Zuppardi’s Apizza.

A neighborhood fixture since 1934, Zuppardi’s Apizza remains a family-run operation tucked away on a residential street in West Haven. While it serves the quintessential thin-crust New Haven style, it deviates from its famous downtown rivals by utilizing a gas oven rather than coal, resulting in a distinctively yeasty, crisp crust. The kitchen is best known for its dedication to freshness; the signature white clam pie is topped with clams shucked only after the order is placed, while the Italian fennel sausage is made in-house. The menu leans into traditional Italian-American comfort, offering toppings like broccoli rabe and escarole that reflect its heritage. The interior is unpretentious and cozy, filled with family photos that underscore its status as a local cornerstone rather than a tourist trap. For those who can't get enough, they even offer pre-made frozen pies to take home.