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Zuppardi's Apizza Goes Mobile with New Slice Shop - Get Ready for Pizza on the Go!

Zuppardi's Apizza Goes Mobile with New Slice Shop - Get Ready for Pizza on the Go!

If you're a fan of Zuppardi's Apizza, you'll be excited to hear about their newest addition - the Zuppardi's Mobile Slice Shop! Equipped to work with universities, colleges, entertainment venues, hospitality groups, and more, the Mobile Slice Shop is ready to provide their famous thin-crust pizza to customers all over Connecticut.

Zuppardi's Apizza on Social Media

Zuppardi's Apizza is active on social media, frequently posting updates on new menu items, events, and specials. Recently, they shared a few posts on their Facebook page promoting their "Saturday Slices" event at the Slice Shop. The post, which was made 5 days ago, invited customers to try their new pizza toppings, including @mikeshothoney. Stay up-to-date on the latest news and events from Zuppardi's Apizza by following them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Saturday Slices at the Slice Shop! Try some of our new additions topped with @mikeshothoney!

Posted by Zuppardi's Apizza on Saturday, March 12, 2022

Zuppardi's Apizza Offers Lent Specials Featuring Lobster and White Clam Pizza

Zuppardi's Apizza is offering a variety of specials this Lenten season for those abstaining from meat. Among the featured items are the restaurant's signature white clam pizza, as well as a special lobster pizza available exclusively at the Ansonia location. Customers can contact the Ansonia location directly at 203-751-9006 to order the lobster pizza.

No meat, no problem. We’ve got your Lent specials ready for you to enjoy! #lobster #whiteclam
*lobster pizza available exclusively at our Ansonia location 203-751-9006

Posted by Zuppardi's Apizza on Sunday, March 13, 2022

In a Facebook post made 3 days ago, they shared their excitement and explained how the Slice Shop on Wheels is equipped to work with universities, colleges, entertainment venues, hospitality groups, and more. Zuppardi's Apizza is committed to providing their family's pizza to as many customers as possible while upholding their 90-year legacy of quality.

We are excited to announce the newest addition to the Zuppardi’s family business: The Zuppardi’s Mobile Slice Shop!

Posted by Zuppardi's Apizza on Monday, March 13, 2022

The Zuppardi's Mobile Slice Shop

The Mobile Slice Shop is the latest way that Zuppardi's Apizza is expanding their reach while upholding the standard of their 90-year legacy. Customers can enjoy their delicious pizza at events such as concerts, festivals, and corporate gatherings. To book the Mobile Slice Shop for your next event, contact Jim at the Bistro Buddy directory.

The Pizza Truck Catering Service

If you're looking for catering options, Zuppardi's Pizza Truck is the perfect solution. Their catering service lasts for approximately 4 hours, including setup and cleanup, and they offer a variety of traditional and specialty pizzas, Caesar and Garden salad, as well as Libby's Lemon Italian Ice. The Pizza Truck is perfect for events such as graduations, birthdays, weddings, corporate lunches, and more. They can accommodate events during the afternoon or evening, and pricing is based on the number of guests.

Zuppardi's Apizza Locations

Zuppardi's Apizza has multiple locations throughout Connecticut, including West Haven, Ansonia, and Derby. The original Zuppardi's Apizza location is in West Haven, where they have been serving their famous pizza since 1934. The Ansonia location opened in 2010, and the Derby location opened in 2019.

    • Zuppardi's Apizza - West Haven


      179 Union Ave. West Haven, CT 06516
    • Zuppardi’s Slice Shop - Ansonia


      146 N Main St. Ansonia, CT 06401
    • Zupp’s @ The Hops Company - Derby


      702 New Haven Ave. Derby, CT 06418
 

Zuppardi's Apizza History and Background

Zuppardi's Apizza is a family-owned and operated pizzeria located in West Haven, Connecticut. The business was founded by Dominic Zuppardi in 1934 and has since been passed down through three generations of the Zuppardi family. The pizzeria is famous for its traditional New Haven-style pizza, made with fresh ingredients and baked in coal-fired ovens. Zuppardi's Apizza has been featured in numerous publications, including The New York Times and Food Network Magazine.

Dominic Zuppardi

Dominic Zuppardi

The rich history of Zuppardi’s Apizza began in New Haven, CT with Dominic Zuppardi. Having learned his trade on the southern coast of Italy, Dominic was a master bread-baker in New Haven throughout the 1920s.

Zuppardi's Apizza Menu

Zuppardi's Apizza offers a wide variety of pizzas and menu items, including their famous white clam pizza made with shucked-to-order littleneck clams, garlic, and spices. Other specialty pizzas include the Margherita, the Spinach and Tomato, and the Pepperoni and Mushroom. The pizzeria also offers a selection of appetizers, salads, and desserts, such as the classic Italian ice.

Customer Reviews and Feedback

Zuppardi's Apizza has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from customers, with many praising the pizzeria for its delicious pizza, friendly service, and welcoming atmosphere. Customers have also noted the freshness and quality of the ingredients used in the pizzas, as well as the authenticity of the New Haven-style pizza.

Awards and Recognition

Zuppardi's Apizza has won numerous awards and recognition over the years, including being named one of the best pizza places in the United States by USA Today and one of the best pizzerias in Connecticut by Connecticut Magazine. The pizzeria has also been featured on Food Network's "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives" and Travel Channel's "Pizza Paradise".

Sustainability and Community Involvement

Zuppardi's Apizza is committed to sustainability and community involvement. The pizzeria sources its ingredients locally whenever possible, and supports local charities and events. Zuppardi's Apizza also participates in recycling and waste reduction programs to minimize its environmental impact.

Pizza Making Process and Techniques

Zuppardi's Apizza uses traditional New Haven-style pizza-making methods, including hand-stretching the dough and baking the pizza in coal-fired ovens. The pizzeria also uses fresh, high-quality ingredients to ensure the best possible taste and texture in every pizza.

Food Truck and Catering Services

Zuppardi's Apizza offers food truck and catering services for a variety of events, including graduations, weddings, and corporate lunches. The food truck serves a variety of traditional and specialty pizzas, as well as salads and Italian ice. The catering service includes set-up and clean-up, and provides tables, plates, and silverware. Zuppardi's Apizza also offers wholesale frozen pizzas for businesses in the Connecticut area.

Zuppardi's Apizza: DRIVEWAY PIZZERIA!

For a limited time Zuppardi’s Pizza Truck will offered driveway pizzeria service! We hope they do this again! We think they will since it seems the response was overwhelming according to their website post. Please remember: all sites must be private property with driveway access, as we are NOT permitted to park and/or serve food on the street or vend to the public. All orders will be finalized and paid for prior to our arrival.

Please be mindful that we are doing our best to accommodate everyone, but with the volume of requests from each town, we are only able to visit a limited number of households. We have two upcoming stops:

Thank you for your business!

Zuppardi's Wholesale Frozen Pizzas

Zuppardi's Apizza has been providing their frozen pizzas at wholesale prices to small businesses throughout Connecticut for over 20 years. If you're a bar, restaurant, American Legion, Elk's club, yacht club, or music venue looking to add delicious pizza to your menu, Zuppardi's Apizza can help. The pizzeria currently provides pizzas to businesses in the New Haven, Fairfield, Litchfield, and Hartford counties.

Wholesale Frozen Pizza in Stores & Shipped Across The Nation

Zuppardi's Apizza offers wholesale frozen pizzas for businesses in the Connecticut area. The pizzas come in a variety of sizes and flavors, and are made with the same fresh ingredients and traditional New Haven-style pizza-making methods as the pizzas served in the pizzeria. Interested businesses can contact Zuppardi's Apizza by phone or email to inquire about purchasing frozen pizzas at wholesale prices.

Zuppardi's Apizza in the Community

Dom's Sausage Co. (@DomsSteakTips) recently tweeted about Zuppardi's Apizza, inviting customers to shop for their favorite pies at their store and enjoy a fast, delicious meal at home. Zuppardi's Apizza is proud to partner with local businesses and participate in community events.

Zuppardi's Apizza in the Media with David Portnoy from Barstool Sports & One Bite app

Zuppardi's Apizza has been featured in a number of media outlets, including Barstool Sports. David Portnoy, the founder of Barstool Sports, is a well-known pizza enthusiast who has reviewed Zuppardi's Apizza on two separate occasions. In the Barstool Pizza Review of the West Haven location, which has garnered over 209K views, Portnoy praised the restaurant's famous clam pizza and crispy crust. In another review of Zuppardi's frozen pizza, which has received over 446K views, Portnoy noted the delicious flavor and texture of the pizza. Additionally, Zuppardi's Apizza has been reviewed on the One Bite app, a popular platform for pizza reviews.

Barstool Pizza Review - Zuppardi's Apizza (West Haven, CT)

 

Barstool Pizza Reivew - Zuppardi's Frozen Pizza

 

My BISTRO BUDDY Review of Zuppardi's Apizza

Just another contribution to "New Haven Pizza Wars" debate

If you're not already a fan of Zuppardi's Apizza, you will be after reading this review I wrote reminiscing about visiting the restaurant with my grandmother as a child and waiting for hours to enjoy their famous sausage Apizza made from the family's sausage recipe. I'm always praising Zuppardi's for remaining true to their roots and continuing to provide the same high-quality pizza and service, including the addition of the Pizza Truck and Mobile Slice Shop. I also recommend trying the Fresh Clam Pizza, which is widely considered one of the best clam pizzas in the country.

Zuppardi's Apizza has been providing quality pizzas for over 90 years and continues to expand their reach with new additions such as the Mobile Slice Shop and Pizza Truck. Whether you're looking to enjoy their pizza at one of their locations or have it catered for your event, Zuppardi's Apizza is the perfect choice for any pizza lover.

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