Modern Apizza

New Haven


This local favorite, although usually heaving with diners, has smaller queues than its better-known counterparts. Servers have perfected the efficient turnaround of patrons, but in a 'keep everybody happy,' as opposed to a 'feed them and get them out the door,' kind of way. The pizzas are massive! Despite the name, Modern has been tossing dough since 1934.

If gluten is not your friend, don't fret! There's no surcharge for a gluten-free pie base here.


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