Excellent pizza! The mac and cheese are a must try!
Learning and Liberty
Never pick up the phone. If your business is temporarily closed (which I assume it is because no one has answered the phone in three weeks) have a recording. Terrible way to run a business.
Osama Jamshaid
My wife and I are big foodies and we find the best of the best from food trucks to Michelin Star restaurants. After moving to New Haven, we've been to a bunch of places and highly recommend Da Legna. The ambiance is cozy and food is delectable. Their mushroom pizza is excellent, if not a little on the saltier side. Highly recommend the calamari. Service is reasonably fast and the staff are courteous. Parking can be a little hard to find, so make sure to factor that in if you've got a reservation.
B
Very good pizza. A little pricey. But average for state street area.
Michael I.
I'm torn on what to write here. The pizza is just as good, but the new location is terrible. Let me start by saying that the pizza is awesome. They have a ton of vegan options, too. I cannot describe how good the pizza is. However... The new space is terrible. The old restaurant and bar were really cozy and the atmosphere was really nice. It was really unique. The new place is oversized and looks like any other generic, lame brew pub. Like a chain restaurant. They lost the coziness, and they pump club music during dinner. I DJ at clubs and when I'm in the booth or on a dance floor, I like the music. But it was really inappropriate for dinner and the constant four-on-the-floor when trying to enjoy dinner is almost anxiety inducing. I was expecting a cozy restaurant and was really disappointed. That being said, the wait staff was awesome in every way. I'm glad they are keeping the takeout place open and I will still order from there, but I don't think I'll be heading back to the new restaurant anytime soon. The atmosphere and lighting are terrible. Oh, and the new Brussels sprouts are absolutely saturated in olive oil, to the point of being slimy. I'd avoid those. tl;dr: The pizza and the waitstaff are awesome, but the atmosphere of the new restaurant is god awful. I'll be sticking with the takeout.
Benswing Rich
Some of the best pizza I have ever eaten was here at Da Legna! While charging my electric motorcycle nearby I wandered in one afternoon and had some spectacular pizza! The crust was perfect, the toppings were fresh, and it was one of the most flavorful pies I have ever eaten. I have been to several top New York City pizza restaurants and this one fits in among them perfectly. Talking to some locals, this is where they go for some special pizza!
Anne W.
Great location, cool feel to it. Industrial feel. Wood burn pizza. Vegan pizza, yummy And traditional pizzas Brussel sprouts cooked in the oven, chard.
Rose C.
I've been wanting to try the pizza here for a while but since it's right next door to Modern, I never manage to get there. Well last Monday since Modern was closed, I decided to get a small mozzarella pie with sausage & onion. I liked it. I still like the pizza at Modern and Bar better but this isn't a bad pie. They cut the onion up so tiny that I didn't even know there was any on it until I saw this itty bitty piece and they don't use chunk sausage which I tend to prefer but it was tasty. Too often a thin crust can be too dry but this wasn't. I actually would give it another shot and try other toppings. It's nice to have options.
YC L
The pizzas are perfectly thin and chewy. They taste very fresh. I can taste the individual ingredients: the tomato, the cheese, the figs etc. I especially recommend the figura pizza. So yummy. The vegan bacon though, is not the best.
Sarah Kernan
I went to the bar area to get a drink and try some food. The bartender was extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The fried mozzarella was delicious! I followed it with the s'mores creme brí»lée. I will definitely be going back to try more goodies on their menu. If you're in the area looking for pizza, a drink or just some tapas or dessert - go to Da Legna.
Different than your typical new haven places. Dough is more flavorful and the special pizzas are amazing. Great beer selection as well. Get the Honeypot, it will not disappoint.
Su L.
We came to Da Legna on Labor Day due to a long wait at Frank Pepe's nearby. We were seated immediately, and brought waters and menus soon after that. The interior of the restaurant is simple and casual. There were a couple of diners still in there at 3pm. We were ravenous, so we ordered some arancini to share, along with one large pizza. The waitress recommended the honeypot as one of the best pizzas there, so we went with it. The arancini was presented to us in a timely fashion. They were deep fried and crisp on the outside, with a delicious rice interior. We polished these off very quickly. The pizza was presented shortly after, and it was delightful. The drizzle of honey perfectly complemented the pieces of salami, and hot peppers. The dough was really good as well. I'd rate the pizza here as up there with some of the best in New York. The service was really friendly and polite. Prices ranged from the low $20s for one large pizza. Would highly recommend.
Steph Q.
So, I've eaten here a lot in the past year since I have moved here. I eat here, or rather, ate here, because they had vegan options and they are in my neighborhood. Da Legna as a whole is very hot and cold. I have had nice times here with great service and really crap times here when staff bordered on rude and acted like you owed them money for something. I don't know what kind of bad day you are having but please don't take it out on me. I have ordered take out, delivery (Uber Eats) and ate in. Here is my rank: Uber Eats is way too expensive for the quality of the food you get. How do you char the crust but the cheese doesn't melt? How are onions still raw? Take Out: Slow, generally. I think 30 minutes on a busy day is reasonable and anything longer than that is just not ok, especially if I CALLED AHEAD and my order isn't ready. Take out is honestly the worst part of Da Legna. Dining in: Well, the obvious is just that there are flies. Always. Summer is okay, the doors are open, it's summer. But in November? No. Again, cheese doesn't melt, makes for a sad pizza. My partner strongly dislikes when I suggest to come here. He thinks all the pizza here is mediocre at best. When you have to compete with Modern, which is literally up the block, you need to impress. The last time we came here together he told me it was the worst pizza he has had in New Haven and he only came here because vegan pizza for me. He said the desserts were better than the pizza. Reminder: we are in a pizzeria. I was so sad. The final nail in the coffin was this: I came here for brunch and there were probably 7 tables being waited on. The wait for food was ok, but my stuffed breads were baby water temperature (read: warm for having come out of a hot oven, apparently) and had a terrible texture, the cheese was just a semi solid slight warm block of gel. I had to send it back because I literally couldn't eat it. The servers apologized profusely, but it really makes me wonder how they treat the staff here that they are just rushing to get the food out without regards to quality. Final verdict: No, just no. If you want a vegan pizza Next Door makes a good one with vegan cheese that actually melts.
Nancy B.
This is my second time at Da Legna. The place is fun and always busy. Arrived around 6pm on a Friday night, got a seat at the bar while I waited for the rest of my party. Had a super friendly bartender, made a nice recommendation for a glass of wine. When our table was ready, we had a spot near the back, Andrea was our waitress. Efficient and friendly. We had a few apps-the Arancini balls, a salad and calamari. The rice balls were good, the rest of the table really enjoyed the calamari and salad. We shared 3 large pies. Got the fungi, the buttercup and the potanta (I think-had potatoes, corn, spinach and bacon). I feel like there was way too much garlic on the potato one. The buttercup was just fine, I did not try the fungi. We expressed to Andrea that the crust was kind of gummy, wasn't as cooked or crispy at it seemed it should be. Overall it was a good experience and a fun night. The prices were extremely reasonable and the staff was very accommodating.
Lauren O.
Love this place!! On par with all other new haven pizza spots and a much better atmosphere. Date night would be great here and even a quick lunch. There's lots of speciality pizza options and apps. I always order the calamari which is tossed with cherry peppers and marinara sauce. It's tender and amazing! I always get the basic cheese pie and choose a topping versus the speciality pies because they are amazing without all the added stuff. Bacon is perfect on them!! I saw there's vegan and gluten free options which is cool for those people. Service is quick and super friendly. They'll be a wait on weekend night but it's not crazy long and worth the wait or go on a weekend night. Street parking is around and not impossible. I want everyone to try this place, now!
Excellent pizza! The mac and cheese are a must try!
Never pick up the phone. If your business is temporarily closed (which I assume it is because no one has answered the phone in three weeks) have a recording. Terrible way to run a business.
My wife and I are big foodies and we find the best of the best from food trucks to Michelin Star restaurants. After moving to New Haven, we've been to a bunch of places and highly recommend Da Legna. The ambiance is cozy and food is delectable. Their mushroom pizza is excellent, if not a little on the saltier side. Highly recommend the calamari. Service is reasonably fast and the staff are courteous. Parking can be a little hard to find, so make sure to factor that in if you've got a reservation.
Very good pizza. A little pricey. But average for state street area.
I'm torn on what to write here. The pizza is just as good, but the new location is terrible. Let me start by saying that the pizza is awesome. They have a ton of vegan options, too. I cannot describe how good the pizza is. However... The new space is terrible. The old restaurant and bar were really cozy and the atmosphere was really nice. It was really unique. The new place is oversized and looks like any other generic, lame brew pub. Like a chain restaurant. They lost the coziness, and they pump club music during dinner. I DJ at clubs and when I'm in the booth or on a dance floor, I like the music. But it was really inappropriate for dinner and the constant four-on-the-floor when trying to enjoy dinner is almost anxiety inducing. I was expecting a cozy restaurant and was really disappointed. That being said, the wait staff was awesome in every way. I'm glad they are keeping the takeout place open and I will still order from there, but I don't think I'll be heading back to the new restaurant anytime soon. The atmosphere and lighting are terrible. Oh, and the new Brussels sprouts are absolutely saturated in olive oil, to the point of being slimy. I'd avoid those. tl;dr: The pizza and the waitstaff are awesome, but the atmosphere of the new restaurant is god awful. I'll be sticking with the takeout.
Some of the best pizza I have ever eaten was here at Da Legna! While charging my electric motorcycle nearby I wandered in one afternoon and had some spectacular pizza! The crust was perfect, the toppings were fresh, and it was one of the most flavorful pies I have ever eaten. I have been to several top New York City pizza restaurants and this one fits in among them perfectly. Talking to some locals, this is where they go for some special pizza!
Great location, cool feel to it. Industrial feel. Wood burn pizza. Vegan pizza, yummy And traditional pizzas Brussel sprouts cooked in the oven, chard.
I've been wanting to try the pizza here for a while but since it's right next door to Modern, I never manage to get there. Well last Monday since Modern was closed, I decided to get a small mozzarella pie with sausage & onion. I liked it. I still like the pizza at Modern and Bar better but this isn't a bad pie. They cut the onion up so tiny that I didn't even know there was any on it until I saw this itty bitty piece and they don't use chunk sausage which I tend to prefer but it was tasty. Too often a thin crust can be too dry but this wasn't. I actually would give it another shot and try other toppings. It's nice to have options.
The pizzas are perfectly thin and chewy. They taste very fresh. I can taste the individual ingredients: the tomato, the cheese, the figs etc. I especially recommend the figura pizza. So yummy. The vegan bacon though, is not the best.
I went to the bar area to get a drink and try some food. The bartender was extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The fried mozzarella was delicious! I followed it with the s'mores creme brí»lée. I will definitely be going back to try more goodies on their menu. If you're in the area looking for pizza, a drink or just some tapas or dessert - go to Da Legna.
Restaurantji Recommends
Different than your typical new haven places. Dough is more flavorful and the special pizzas are amazing. Great beer selection as well. Get the Honeypot, it will not disappoint.
We came to Da Legna on Labor Day due to a long wait at Frank Pepe's nearby. We were seated immediately, and brought waters and menus soon after that. The interior of the restaurant is simple and casual. There were a couple of diners still in there at 3pm. We were ravenous, so we ordered some arancini to share, along with one large pizza. The waitress recommended the honeypot as one of the best pizzas there, so we went with it. The arancini was presented to us in a timely fashion. They were deep fried and crisp on the outside, with a delicious rice interior. We polished these off very quickly. The pizza was presented shortly after, and it was delightful. The drizzle of honey perfectly complemented the pieces of salami, and hot peppers. The dough was really good as well. I'd rate the pizza here as up there with some of the best in New York. The service was really friendly and polite. Prices ranged from the low $20s for one large pizza. Would highly recommend.
So, I've eaten here a lot in the past year since I have moved here. I eat here, or rather, ate here, because they had vegan options and they are in my neighborhood. Da Legna as a whole is very hot and cold. I have had nice times here with great service and really crap times here when staff bordered on rude and acted like you owed them money for something. I don't know what kind of bad day you are having but please don't take it out on me. I have ordered take out, delivery (Uber Eats) and ate in. Here is my rank: Uber Eats is way too expensive for the quality of the food you get. How do you char the crust but the cheese doesn't melt? How are onions still raw? Take Out: Slow, generally. I think 30 minutes on a busy day is reasonable and anything longer than that is just not ok, especially if I CALLED AHEAD and my order isn't ready. Take out is honestly the worst part of Da Legna. Dining in: Well, the obvious is just that there are flies. Always. Summer is okay, the doors are open, it's summer. But in November? No. Again, cheese doesn't melt, makes for a sad pizza. My partner strongly dislikes when I suggest to come here. He thinks all the pizza here is mediocre at best. When you have to compete with Modern, which is literally up the block, you need to impress. The last time we came here together he told me it was the worst pizza he has had in New Haven and he only came here because vegan pizza for me. He said the desserts were better than the pizza. Reminder: we are in a pizzeria. I was so sad. The final nail in the coffin was this: I came here for brunch and there were probably 7 tables being waited on. The wait for food was ok, but my stuffed breads were baby water temperature (read: warm for having come out of a hot oven, apparently) and had a terrible texture, the cheese was just a semi solid slight warm block of gel. I had to send it back because I literally couldn't eat it. The servers apologized profusely, but it really makes me wonder how they treat the staff here that they are just rushing to get the food out without regards to quality. Final verdict: No, just no. If you want a vegan pizza Next Door makes a good one with vegan cheese that actually melts.
This is my second time at Da Legna. The place is fun and always busy. Arrived around 6pm on a Friday night, got a seat at the bar while I waited for the rest of my party. Had a super friendly bartender, made a nice recommendation for a glass of wine. When our table was ready, we had a spot near the back, Andrea was our waitress. Efficient and friendly. We had a few apps-the Arancini balls, a salad and calamari. The rice balls were good, the rest of the table really enjoyed the calamari and salad. We shared 3 large pies. Got the fungi, the buttercup and the potanta (I think-had potatoes, corn, spinach and bacon). I feel like there was way too much garlic on the potato one. The buttercup was just fine, I did not try the fungi. We expressed to Andrea that the crust was kind of gummy, wasn't as cooked or crispy at it seemed it should be. Overall it was a good experience and a fun night. The prices were extremely reasonable and the staff was very accommodating.
Love this place!! On par with all other new haven pizza spots and a much better atmosphere. Date night would be great here and even a quick lunch. There's lots of speciality pizza options and apps. I always order the calamari which is tossed with cherry peppers and marinara sauce. It's tender and amazing! I always get the basic cheese pie and choose a topping versus the speciality pies because they are amazing without all the added stuff. Bacon is perfect on them!! I saw there's vegan and gluten free options which is cool for those people. Service is quick and super friendly. They'll be a wait on weekend night but it's not crazy long and worth the wait or go on a weekend night. Street parking is around and not impossible. I want everyone to try this place, now!