Cassie C.
1/11/2026
As a CT native who now lives in CA, I was so happy to have some pizza while back in town visiting. I was also excited to bring my CA-native boyfriend who said this pizza "ruined all other pizza...
Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana
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157 Wooster St
New Haven, CT 06511
Frank Pepe Pizzeria (est. 1925) is home to white clam pizza and one of the oldest and best-known pizzerias in the country. The Wooster St. legend is home to white clam pizza and one of the world’s oldest and most famous pizzerias. Known locally as Pepe’s (pep-eez), it has its Original Location in the Wooster Square neighborhood of New Haven, CT. Today, there are 14 additional locations across CT, MA, RI, NY, MD, VA, and FL
Frank Pepe knew in 1925 that only coal burns hot and dry and doesn’t give off steam like a wood fire. He knew that only a coal fire could give his “tomato pies” their famous crisp, charred, chewy crust.
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4.0(3,840)
Willy M.
1/4/2026
We had to try a classic New Haven pizza while in town, went to Sally's last time but we decided to try Frank Pepe's this time. Came by on the later side of lunch, wasn't too much of a wait...
Bennett L.
12/20/2025
The famous Frank Pepe's Pizza that make up one of the three pizza players in New Haven. The biggest distinction between Frank Pepe's (and I'm guessing the other Connecticut pizzas?) was the crust,...
Cassie K.
12/16/2025
I've had Pepe's many times but not in a few years and very very unfortunate to report that it's gone waaaaay downhill. I mean mediocre pizza in CT is still good pizza- but what was once my top...
Warren R.
11/9/2025
This is my 1st pizza in New Haven and it definitely didn't let me down. The crust was amazing! It was slightly chewing which I loved!!! Good sauce and great cheese. Love it! Price is good but...
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