Best PIZZA in America | Frank Pepe's vs Sally's (New Haven, Connecticut)

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Faris and Lisa road trip to New Haven, Connecticut, which is considered the pizza capital of the United States, in order to try the top rated pizzerias; Frank Pepe's and Sally's. New Haven is considered the pizza capital because they have 6 nationally ranked pizzerias in a 5 square mile radius called Wooster Street. USA Today voted Frank Pepe's as number one and Sally's as number 7 in the US. Watch us try both and give our own pizza review and let you know if we think it is the best pizza in America.
New Haven Apizza is Neapolitan style with an extremely thin and crunchy crust thanks to the coal fired ovens. It's all about the tomato sauce and mozzarella or as the locals would call it, "MOOTZ".
New Haven has drawn a lot of attention in the past years as Barstool, Munchies, Thrillist, and USA Today have all reviewed their Apizza!
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@mikechan3159 2 года назад

Love them both, but you missed out on my favorite, Modern Apizza, which is around the corner! Also the mashed potato pizza at BAR is amazing… There’s always next time!

@FarisandLisa 2 года назад

We are coming back for sure and only heard great things about Modern and BAR! Jealous of the people that get that every Friday night!

@tzq5fx 2 года назад

the modern eggplant pie might be the greatest thing ever put on dough

@danielmeagher8939 2 года назад

I have to agree, BARs mashed potato (bacon) pizza is out of this world. I love the other pizza joints, but BAR is where I end up when I visit.

@Viva_la_natura 2 года назад

Bar is amazing period.... Sally's is my favorite.

@ApeXxWar 2 года назад

Modern def not around the corner more like other side of town

@geneticrex 2 года назад

Not just New Haven, but Ct. in general has SO many joints that are world class apizza, it's ridiculous.

@devdattauchil9074 2 года назад

This is such a pleasing video and review!

@FarisandLisa 2 года назад

Thanks Devdatta!

@Phloored Год назад

I could live on the clam pie at Sally's. I was introduced to Sally's by my friend and never even looked at Pepes. The clam pie with a squeeze of fresh lemon is outrageous. Love it.

@samhack5711 Год назад

Really enjoyed this video! Nice vibe. Subscribed. It's a long way from New Zealand but one day I'll get there aye! New Haven is my favorite style, which I've been trying to emulate in my Maximus woodfire at home. Haven't quite nailed it but even average pizza is better than no pizza! So I'll keep practicing! Haha good times!

@FarisandLisa Год назад

Thanks Sam, really appreciate it! So cool to connect with people all over the world. It’s a dream to do Van life in New Zealand one day!! I’m sure your pizzas are great, hope you make it over to try them out for yourselves!

@beachmom2001 2 года назад

You have to try the Fresh Tomato Pie that Pepe's has during the summer. End of June-September.

@jbotags3782 Год назад

The real movie magic here is how they made a narrow 1 way road look like the Post Road. I’ve never seen Wooster street look so wide lol

@RichieMK4Rich 3 года назад

I came across your videos because I was looking up revels for myself! Diggin’ the vibe! I see you guys are making up north in my neck of the woods! Where’s the next stop?

@FarisandLisa 3 года назад

Awesome! Our revel has been perfect so far! Headed up through Maine then back to our home state (Michigan). After that we will be making our way West. Are you planning on buying soon?

@RichieMK4Rich 3 года назад

@@FarisandLisa Oh cool! I'm actually from Maine (kittery, york, ogunquit area), you'll most likely pass through my area (once you cross the i95 bridge from NH to ME)! Enjoy, lots of cool restaurants and cool views alongside the coast! Obviously lobster (or lobster rolls) are a must. I plan on buying, not sure how soon, hopefully by the fall! Need to do a lot of research haha.

@JasonAStillman Год назад

That was great, 1st time seeing u guys, good stuff, fun, good chem., so hungry...!

@anthonyjulianelle6695 2 года назад

When comparing pies from different places, if possible, try to have the pies be roughly the same size. It is easier to have a really good small or medium pie than a large pie. It is hard to have a large pie that is baked consistently though out the entire pie. I grew up in the New Haven area and would say the argument as to the which is the best pie is kinda silly. It is just a question of personal preference and ones attachment and memories. When I walked through the door at Sallys, (pre covid), for a brief moment it is 1957 and I am there with my father. So, I can't be objective. Still, if you like apizza; New Haven is hard to beat.

@Soxruleyanksdrool 2 года назад

Sally's is the best pizza in New Haven. But if your willing to travel to the next town over, try Zuppardi's in West Haven. Your not going to be disappointed.

@FarisandLisa 2 года назад

We have only heard great things about Zuppardi’s! A huge reason to come back.

@angel-ij4xv Год назад

to me Sally's was terrible

@jzblue345 Год назад

This makes me proud to be a CT resident even though I have absolutely nothing to do with the making of these delicious pizzas.

@angel-ij4xv Год назад

Sally's to me is not the same pizza people talk about for years

@Drewski2Times 2 года назад

Great video! Try getting smalls or mediums. They cook a lot better, Less flop, they’re more crispy crunchy and chewy than larges in most cases.

@FarisandLisa 2 года назад

We totally agree. The larges looked great for the video and still tasted amazing, but would order a smaller pie next time!

@anthonycofrancesco7137 2 года назад

Good stuff! Gotta eat em fresh out of the oven; they’re a completely different pie once they hit the box, gets soggy etc… glad you got to try some New Haven abeetz! Try Ernie’s next time!

@FarisandLisa 2 года назад

Next time we are getting a pie right to the table. Dine in was still not open when we went. We crave it everyday!

@user-vr5ut1tm8t 9 месяцев назад

born in New Haven - Ernie's was always my favorite

@andylouie6217 2 года назад

Nice video, but no one local calls these places Frank's or Sal's. It's Pepe's and Sally's.

@FarisandLisa 2 года назад

Unfortunately we are not local

@andylouie6217 2 года назад

@@FarisandLisa No worries. Glad you loved the apizza.

@truckpilot01 Год назад

@@FarisandLisa its ok you're not local. Thanks for showing CT some love. Good job on video.

@chop3625 2 года назад

Sally’s no longer Sally’s, sold out. Should of had it when the family owned it, incredible. Pepe’s today is closer to the original on a good day. Nice clip…..I lived on Green St. till 2017, great location.

@briandelmore7188 2 года назад

when did sally's get sold ?

@rranni Год назад

I had Sallys today. Drove from NYC. It was so bland. I was so disappointed after all the hype

@d.t.1470 11 месяцев назад

New Haveners often order a "plain". No Mozz!! That way you just taste the crust and the sauce. Another tip - order small pizzas - the crust is even better and you can sample a variety of different pies. Finally, a local tip and this only works during a good snow storm - head on down. I've never found them closed and you can walk right in and avoid the long lines.

@newbiz3496 4 месяца назад

No the fuck we don’t

@ILruffian 3 месяца назад

Spot on. At Frank Pepe's, they call it a "red."

@d.t.1470 3 месяца назад

@@ILruffian Interesting - a "red". I've been living nearby Franks for decades and never knew that.

@ILruffian 3 месяца назад

@@d.t.1470 At Pepe's, the original is a tomato pie with only pecorino romano, no mozzarella. They will always tell you when you order "you realize this has no mozzarella, right?" I asked the waitress how I should order it to indicate that I realize what I am doing. She told me to order a "large red."

@VillageFoodTours 2 года назад

All those pies look way better than what we got in Florida 🤣

@FarisandLisa 2 года назад

You gotta go to Brooklyn or New haven to get the best pizza! It’s totally worth it :)

@jeffreydelallo7311 Год назад

The best to pizza places in Port Orange Florida are Giuseppe's and Alberto's

@juliekisil8835 3 года назад

Did you really eat that whole Sally's pizza at once? It looked huge! Not sure about clam pizza, never heard of it but I would give it a try😁

@FarisandLisa 3 года назад

You know we love the 🍕

@stienmuller7295 3 года назад

Sally’s Apiz clam is the best, then again everything there is better! I grew up as a kid calling it, Apiz. as in, a pizza pie! Lol, I’m 71, never knew it was a Biz. Still don’t think that’s right?

@FarisandLisa 3 года назад

@@stienmuller7295 so good! Lol we asked around and we are still unsure exactly how it would be pronounced. Either way the pizza was the best we have ever had!

@beachmom2001 2 года назад

The clam pie is amazing! Recommend having it with bacon added

@cmsense8193 Год назад

@@FarisandLisa it’s pizza…say pizza. If you’re an old Italian that still calls Americans “matigons” or capicola “gabagool”then that’s a diff story.

@kypreonyc 2 года назад

hey Faris and Lisa.....nice review. Can i ask what kind of van that is?

@FarisandLisa 2 года назад

Hi, yes it is a Winnebago Revel, Mercedes Benz sprinter :)

@ajcap 9 месяцев назад

They put a Pepe’s about 5 minutes from me in RI. Been going about once a month for 2 years it’s always amazing never ever got a bad pizza

@TimWong49152 9 месяцев назад

I got hungry at 4:35 am in the morning watching you eat Sally's.

@x35mmman 3 года назад

When you come to Chicago (living here 38 years now) if you like stuffed there are two places you could taste test.

@nomoneybullycamp 2 года назад

Chicago pizza is trash 🗑

@MidiPunk Год назад

I'm planning a one week pizza eating trip from Greenwich Village to New Haven, there are about twenty "best" places on the itinerary gonna gain fifty pounds. Here in Kentucky best pizza is homemade so I'm hoping to learn some secrets.

@ILruffian 3 месяца назад

They have a pizza school in New Haven. 3-4 hours on a weeknight. I've heard that it's great. You can absolutely do New Haven style at home. All you need is a pizza steel.

@joekrukowski Год назад

We ate at Pepe’s today it’s always great! One day after Paul McCartney was there.

@207street9 4 месяца назад

I was Born in NEW HAVEN, CT. Now i live in Maine. Had a Good slice in Portland at "Pizzaiollo" Try it if you can't get to New Haven. But... I'll NEVER FORGET PEPE's Or SALLY's!! BADA BING!!! Arrivaderci!!!

@nathanwagner9895 6 месяцев назад

pro tip as someone who eats sallys religously and has since childhood and was part of the reason i started to study italian cuisine and pizza especially... NEVER get the largest pizza, as it will always flop. the smaller the pizza the more compact and less ingredients go on it thus cooking it more uniformly.. i literally have never had a slice of sallys or even pepe's for that matter, that ever bent or flopped like that.

@ARTPAINTING101 9 месяцев назад

They both are great and stand very tall in the pizza world. I prefer Pepe's but if someone said let's go to Sally's I am going too. The best pies are the medium pies, I like the mozzarella pie but my two favorites are sausage and onion (they have great sausage there) and clam and bacon. Used to go for lunch there a lot, miss my Foxon Park birch beer.

@bartschwartz9233 Год назад

All 3 Sally’s the spot and Pepe’s all owned by the bimontie family. Mr B’s is the daughter of old bimontie in Hamden

@FarisandLisa Год назад

Good to know thanks for the info! 😊

@js7851 9 месяцев назад

You left the best New Haven Pizza out, Modern on State Street. Also, Sally's is know for their sauce vs. Pepe's.Pepe's is the most inconsistent to me, Sally's has also been inconsistent but Modern if ultra consistent. In NYC, I think Joe's on Carmine is number 1, Barstool likes Johns around the corner as number 1 and Joe's as #2. YMMV.

@UdReks 7 месяцев назад

Yes, I prefer Sally's because of the sauce. Both are inconsistent but that doesn't stop me from going back.

@accouswk 2 года назад

Watching this is killing me. I knew this was gonna be torture. I NEEEEEED!!!

@FarisandLisa 2 года назад

Everyday not being there is torture for us. Once you have it you can’t be satisfied anywhere else.

@ChowDownDetroit 3 года назад

This rivalry reminds me of DetroitMe American vs Lafayette Coney Island’s Coney dog war

@FarisandLisa 3 года назад

Very similar. The pizza is so good

@Pneuma3301 8 месяцев назад

Ray Santiago is the coolest dude to ever touch apizza

@moosehook 2 года назад

Whoa! Better get the pizza King to help you. One bite, everybody knows the rules!

@AveiroDan 2 года назад

I see you met Ray, next time at Sally’s, ask for “The Ray Special” only people in the know, know about the Ray Special.

@FarisandLisa 2 года назад

Now we have even more reason to come back! Thanks for the tip. Ray is great

@Mar-gs7ty 8 месяцев назад

I'm a Modern Apizza guy and Bar Mashed potato & bacon is also great

@jaykay6387 9 месяцев назад

Your review was right on the money. I've always preferred Sallys "traditional" pie. A little thinner, a little crispier, less cheese. Pepe's is great also, but they have a tendency to undercook by a bit, and since they load up the cheese it accentuates that. Their White Clam, though, is amazing. It's really in its own category and is much better than Sally's version of the clam pie. Pepe's is the undisputed white clam king. You also lucked out, because you got to Sally's before their quality control started going downhill. Since the sale and subsequent "expansion", they've lost something off of their "fastball", unfortunately.

@UdReks 7 месяцев назад

I love Pepe's and Sally's, but you have to have Zuppardi's fresh-shucked clam pizza before declaring Pepe's is the undisputed clam pizza king. Zuppardi's beats it

@PIZZAJUSTICE Год назад

Sally's was our favorite that day!

@FarisandLisa Год назад

Faris’ was Sally’s too! I like Frank Pepe’s cheese but Sally’s crust!

@DawnHines-un7ls Год назад

Love my city new Haven 💪

@bluestarindustrialarts7712 2 года назад

Did the same thing you did just last weekend. Coming from NJ another great pizza state. Did a tradish pie at Sally's. A tradish pie at Frank Pepes 3 days later. Sallys beats hands down. Pepes too much cheese/grease/flop. PS brought 2 white clam pies home to my seafood loving peeps....they were not impressed.

@FarisandLisa 2 года назад

Honestly we probably talk about taking a trip there about once a week just for the pizza. So good!! We heard you have to eat the clam pizza right away or it gets soggy!

@chrissygerwitz520 Год назад

Sally's is great if you like burnt pizza with almost no cheese...

@bluestarindustrialarts7712 Год назад

@@chrissygerwitz520 it is a char and simple ingredients make it great. Overloaded cheese on pizza is pizza soup

@Bennythecoredriver 8 месяцев назад

You guys are lucky. They should start another branch in chicago.

@ChowDownDetroit 3 года назад

Do you guys have an air fryer to reheat food?

@FarisandLisa 3 года назад

No we don’t have room for one! Is there a mini one?

@Maizan24 28 дней назад

Pepes is good if you go to new haven for it. Their franchise locations are decent but just not the same.

@50sussie 11 месяцев назад

You need to try Bar on Crown St New Haven Ct brick oven pizza and they make there own beer too i live on York St 1 and a half blocks from Bar so I can meet you also Modern on State st good place too

@ctguitarguy8510 Год назад

I am from connecticut, these places are some of the most expensive and overpriced pizzas you can buy and we are spoiled for choice here.

@TheRonZombie Месяц назад

You're killing me! It's not Sal's it's Sally's! It's not Frank's it's Pepe's!

@ChowDownDetroit 3 года назад

Where’s Lisa’s review? Who did pick as the best?

@FarisandLisa 3 года назад

Lisa forgot her line 😂

@FarisandLisa 3 года назад

Lisa here, Sally’s crust and bottom takes the win but the sauce and cheese from Frank’s is top notch. If I went back to New Haven I would pick Frank’s!

@TheRonZombie Месяц назад

Fuoco in Cheshire is on par with Sally's. Definitely the 2 best in CT

@charlenewachlarz1901 3 года назад

I also saw Faris edit the video

@paullongo1745 Год назад

Without Question Pepe’s is the best Apizza I have ever eaten, not even close and I have eaten Sally’s it’s good but not as good as Pepe’s😊

@mikeaaronc77 2 года назад

That bite at 5:39 ahah wtf..

@lovesgibson 3 года назад

So Sally’s is really good? It seems like most people say it is. For some reason Daym Drops said it was garbage basically. I wonder if he just got a bad pizza or if there’s something about their pizza that some people out there might not find appealing? Idk

@FarisandLisa 3 года назад

Everyone kept saying Frank pepes, but I found Sally’s to be the best. Lisa liked Franks better. Who knows. Haha all were delicious and better than pizza I have had all over the world

@owencoventry2435 2 года назад

Damn drops was trippin

@chrissygerwitz520 Год назад

It's because Sally's had next to no cheese on it and had very ordinary pepperoni. Daym loves Frank Pepe's and Modern, by the way.

@kevinmart6376 2 года назад

What has me baffled is franks Cut into triangles. I live in New Haven and every time I get Frank’s it’s cut into random squares octagons rectangles etc.

@FarisandLisa 2 года назад

😂 someone in the kitchen must be having a good time!

@mjeffn2 Год назад

That’s the way a’BEETZ is supposed to be. It’s traditional and on purpose.

@mikefusco9248 Год назад

This is hard to watch. I die a little every time they call it Frank’s, and hearing “motts-ur-ella” 😫😂. But I’m glad New Haven is getting recognized nationally for it and thank you for making the trip to my home state

@PopPop017 Год назад

30 years ago yes, pretty good, now so many other better places all through Ct., Zuppardies different style, seems to have the secret to quality and longevity,way better taste plus they will fill fresh cannolis for you as you wait-Truly Ct.s GEM

@FarisandLisa Год назад

Ohh good to know we will have to try that when we go back!

@chrisrenteria499 2 года назад

Sauce pizza 🍕 and the Frank's salad. At pepes 😍

@FarisandLisa 2 года назад

We need to go back!

@charlenewachlarz1901 3 года назад

I watched the video yesterday

@TechOutAdam 2 года назад

Piante Pizza in Denver/Breckenridge got the best pizza in America 🍕

@FarisandLisa 2 года назад

Idk brother… I won’t knock it until I try but we have had a lot of pizza. Colorado has a lot of Detroit style places and that is where we are from. We will put it on the list!

@mbj920 2 года назад

Is Sally’s better than Difarra’s?

@FarisandLisa 2 года назад

Can’t make that call right now. Our last Difarra’s experience wasn’t great because of covid. If Dom the owner is back making the pies then it’s hard to beat.

@mbj920 2 года назад

@@FarisandLisa I also hear John’s on Bleeker street is right up there too, might be worth it for you two to check it out!

@anthonycelano165 2 года назад

It’s two different style pizzas I’ve had Di Fara but not New Haven pizza I like my pizza thin and crispy. New Haven Pizza looks floppy but looks very good.

@FarisandLisa 2 года назад

@@anthonycelano165 Sally’s was super crispy 3/4s of the way down. Super small crispy crust. I think that’s why I liked it so much. I don’t like doughy crust. Man I loved Difaras though when it is done right.

@vincentcorcoran6247 Год назад

I tried De Fara's once...I was not crazy about it

@bryanking3124 Год назад

Sally slices da best!

@Vivz175 2 года назад

Not true. Biggest rivalry is between Frank Pepe and Modern Apizza. I’m a New Haven native. Born and raised for 24 years.

@FarisandLisa 2 года назад

Hmmm 🤔 we will have to come back a try Modern. Seems like people are pretty passionate about a few other spots in the area as well.

@bobk4438 2 года назад

My favorite is Bobby's Pizza at my house.

@remington7008 Год назад

Sallys is definitely the best without a doubt

@bloomintokyoseoul 5 месяцев назад

Zuppardi's clam looks better than Pepe (Sally's also said to be better than Pepe).

@charles-antoinelabastrou3850 2 года назад

that is the first pizza on ur video taht look like a nice margaritta pizze

@FarisandLisa 2 года назад

New Haven and New York have large Italian immigrant population roots and the you can see that by the pizza. It is very very good. Some of the best pizza in America!

@thelongislandpizzaguru8481 Год назад

Lipizzaguru gotta try it

@FarisandLisa Год назад

We will add it to the list!!

@bedlambikes 2 года назад

Modern, Sallys, Pepes, Bar - in that order.

@FarisandLisa 2 года назад

We are dying to try Modern and Bar!

@donnabrunner3125 Год назад

❤❤❤

@davekent20 3 года назад

The pizza looks like my kids cut it.😃😆😅🤣😂😉

@FarisandLisa 3 года назад

I swear they have their eyes closed. It didn’t take away from the taste though and kept us on our toes 😂

@mikelongo9123 2 года назад

& don't forget Modern pizza .. Or in Hartford county HARRY's

@9SecondStreetMustang 2 года назад

Is it always just a cheese pizza? One bite, everybody knows the rules.

@scottseverine8061 Год назад

I’m assuming it’s on purpose to call it “sals” and “franks”

@todddudley3600 Год назад

Italian bomb from modern apizza

@tshriskased9405 9 месяцев назад

Yuppies

@mikelongo9123 2 года назад

Amerigans, Traditional is only Pecorino cheese, Not Motz.

@botekate 2 года назад

Giga chad look alike

@charlenewachlarz1901 3 года назад

There they say it like abeats

@FarisandLisa 3 года назад

Apizza hoyeah!

@richardgelber2740 Год назад

It's very hard to say properly. I find it about half way between "apizze" and "abeets".

@bjb860 2 года назад

Don’t forget Modern Pizza

@FarisandLisa 2 года назад

A good reason to go back!

@kitten375 6 месяцев назад

Hearing them say "Frank's" and "Sal's" made me lose my mind.

@chiclett 2 месяца назад

abeetz and you forgot Modern

@Seegie16 2 года назад

Sallys all the way

@FarisandLisa 2 года назад

Faris is 100% with you I love the cheese at Pepe’s though!

@emeraldkimble7602 7 месяцев назад

Spell Wooster nonnewe gkanger knows it’s town in western mass Worcester

@patrickmcnamara3879 Год назад

Modern is better uses Grande Mozzarella

@Hsia_Travels 3 года назад

Psssst, clams from the can.....

@FarisandLisa 3 года назад

Is that why they didn’t tell us!?

@christophersim3673 2 года назад

Umm why would they come from a can when there’s a million clam beds in the area. That’s why you can’t get a clam pie from there after a heavy rain storm since nobody is out harvesting

@highlandermachineworks5795 2 года назад

@@christophersim3673 he's right. They're canned clams. I used to deliver to all of the Shitty of new Haven.

@davidherman1041 3 года назад

did u see julia roberts?

@FarisandLisa 3 года назад

Is she from there!?

@davidherman1041 3 года назад

@@FarisandLisa I am an old man. One of her first movies was Mystic pizza in mystic, ct. Ct being a small state figured it was close to where u were. I looked it up and it is on the other side of ct. Now u know the test of the story

@patrickstep Год назад

You know your pizza

@FarisandLisa Год назад

We definitely like our pizza 🍕

@richardgelber2740 Год назад

@@FarisandLisa Did you know that there are at least 2 Detroit-style pizzerias in Manhattan now?

@owencoventry2435 2 года назад

Sally’s is better facts

@FarisandLisa 2 года назад

Faris agrees. Better pie

@user-tm5em4vu7u Год назад

Faris is Italian? He looks like an Arab or middle eastern!

@corylombard Год назад

Modern.

@FarisandLisa Год назад

We gotta try it!

@jeffthompson1869 2 года назад

Calling New Haven the pizza capital of America - is just repeating Dave Portnoy. The reality is that if you are hungry - most pizza places across the US have great pizza. The ranking system just depends on the individual. I love Detroit Style, Chicago Style, Neopolitan, New England Greek, etc. There are a lot of different styles - but ranking pizza still comes down to personal taste. Other than an Italian Margherita - I prefer pizza with 2 or 3 toppings.

@FarisandLisa 2 года назад

Jeff, we totally agree there are so many different kinds and types of pizza. We especially love Detroit style since we’re from Detroit. But after traveling and trying different pies across the US and many different countries, New Haven came in #1 for us in our personal opinions regardless of Dave Portnoy’s decision. Remember there were many pizza reviews well before his time. We all get a chance to review our own favorite pie 🍕