I’m a truck driver from NJ. I stopped to get a pie for the first time from this place & it was the absolute best. I thought I had real pizza till I tried this pizzeria. Fantastic people & of course the pizza.
RC guy
I've been to the Pepe's in New Haven a million times, and I've been to several of their restaurants in other areas. I go to the Waterbury location from time to time because it's close and easy to get to. If I compare it to the others, this one is hands down the worst. One time it was great but all of the other times, I have to say it's just OK. Don't get me wrong, it's good pizza but it's not Pepe's great pizza. Oh, and don't get the garden salad, it's terrible.
Bob Moreno
The pizza is really good, but it's not exactly the same as the original in New Haven.I find it really odd that they offer dessert, but they don't have coffee or tea to drink with it. There are no stars off for that because we go for the pizza, not dessert,
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: White Clam Pizza, Original Tomato Pie
Marlene Nelson
Kid-friendliness: Lots of familiesWheelchair accessibility: Easy access
Recommended dishes: BYO - Original Tomato Pie with Mozzarella
James Stone
Hate to go against the consensus- but the pizza was just okay. Considering that the price was nearly double a chain pizza- I’m not seeing the hype. It seemed pretty burned in spots- it was dry- had some flavor (mostly the pepperoni). But much better pizza can be had elsewhere in my opinion.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
M A
Service was excellent! However the pizza was just ok. Nothing exceptional at all and far worse than I have eaten at the original location (which I have been to many times and never had a bad experience). The pizza here was thick and chewy and the crust was entirely black/burnt. I had to add a lot of toppings to enhance the flavor. I would not recommend this location.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Chris Monks
This is the only pepes location that I Iike. This one stays true to their original New Haven style, which even the New Haven location has deviated from in recent years.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Margaret Johnson
Pepes is truly the best@!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chuck W
Nom nom nom. Great pizza. Nom nom nom. Would go back again. Nom nom nom. But I moved out of state.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Ramize Dema
This pizza was picked up,just a large cheese,I don't like toppings! Anyway this was our third time here ever since opening and I feel bad wasting 28 dollars on this burnt large cheese tasteless pizza .Crust was very black .We like crispy crust but this was crispy black..
I’ve visited the Waterbury Pepe’s location several times before, but I have to say my recent visits have been the best yet! They make sure the management gets trained in New Haven, and I really feel like the pizza has been consistent with the original location. Everything was fantastic, from the salad and even their tiramisu! My favorite is the doppio pepperoni, which has layers of pepperoni under and above the cheese - so good! The pepperoni was perfectly crispy too. The staff was super friendly, and I will definitely be back soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Small Pepperoni Pizza, Original Tomato Pie, Caesar Salad
Michael Hankes
I was slightly disappointed by the flavor of the sauce. The pies thickness was inconsistent, and the service was sub-par. Def did not live up to the hype.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Cesar velez
Great pizza of course what else can I
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christian Ortiz
Always have to wait 45 min after I order
Service: 1
Landon DiMuzio
Great food and Evan was a really good waiter. Some of the best pizza in the USA!
I’m a truck driver from NJ. I stopped to get a pie for the first time from this place & it was the absolute best. I thought I had real pizza till I tried this pizzeria. Fantastic people & of course the pizza.
I've been to the Pepe's in New Haven a million times, and I've been to several of their restaurants in other areas. I go to the Waterbury location from time to time because it's close and easy to get to. If I compare it to the others, this one is hands down the worst. One time it was great but all of the other times, I have to say it's just OK. Don't get me wrong, it's good pizza but it's not Pepe's great pizza. Oh, and don't get the garden salad, it's terrible.
The pizza is really good, but it's not exactly the same as the original in New Haven.I find it really odd that they offer dessert, but they don't have coffee or tea to drink with it. There are no stars off for that because we go for the pizza, not dessert,
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: White Clam Pizza, Original Tomato Pie
Kid-friendliness: Lots of familiesWheelchair accessibility: Easy access
Recommended dishes: BYO - Original Tomato Pie with Mozzarella
Hate to go against the consensus- but the pizza was just okay. Considering that the price was nearly double a chain pizza- I’m not seeing the hype. It seemed pretty burned in spots- it was dry- had some flavor (mostly the pepperoni). But much better pizza can be had elsewhere in my opinion.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Service was excellent! However the pizza was just ok. Nothing exceptional at all and far worse than I have eaten at the original location (which I have been to many times and never had a bad experience). The pizza here was thick and chewy and the crust was entirely black/burnt. I had to add a lot of toppings to enhance the flavor. I would not recommend this location.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
This is the only pepes location that I Iike. This one stays true to their original New Haven style, which even the New Haven location has deviated from in recent years.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pepes is truly the best@!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nom nom nom. Great pizza. Nom nom nom. Would go back again. Nom nom nom. But I moved out of state.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
This pizza was picked up,just a large cheese,I don't like toppings! Anyway this was our third time here ever since opening and I feel bad wasting 28 dollars on this burnt large cheese tasteless pizza .Crust was very black .We like crispy crust but this was crispy black..
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
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I’ve visited the Waterbury Pepe’s location several times before, but I have to say my recent visits have been the best yet! They make sure the management gets trained in New Haven, and I really feel like the pizza has been consistent with the original location. Everything was fantastic, from the salad and even their tiramisu! My favorite is the doppio pepperoni, which has layers of pepperoni under and above the cheese - so good! The pepperoni was perfectly crispy too. The staff was super friendly, and I will definitely be back soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Small Pepperoni Pizza, Original Tomato Pie, Caesar Salad
I was slightly disappointed by the flavor of the sauce. The pies thickness was inconsistent, and the service was sub-par. Def did not live up to the hype.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Great pizza of course what else can I
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always have to wait 45 min after I order
Service: 1
Great food and Evan was a really good waiter. Some of the best pizza in the USA!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sausage, Original Tomato Pie