Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana

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130 Reidville Dr
Waterbury, CT 06705
Frank Pepe Pizzeria (est. 1925) is home to white clam pizza and one of the oldest and best-known pizzerias in the country. The Wooster St. legend is home to white clam pizza and one of the world’s oldest and most famous pizzerias. Known locally as Pepe’s (pep-eez), it has its Original Location in the Wooster Square neighborhood of New Haven, CT. Today, there are 14 additional locations across CT, MA, RI, NY, MD, VA, and FL Frank Pepe knew in 1925 that only coal burns hot and dry and doesn’t give off steam like a wood fire. He knew that only a coal fire could give his “tomato pies” their famous crisp, charred, chewy crust.

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3.5260 reviews
John S.
10/6/2025

Great pizza and service. Would recommend it to anyone who doesn't want to drive to New Haven for great Pepe's Pizza

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Brittany C.
11/11/2025

Came here for another dinner night and surprisingly it wasn't packed being Veterans Day Marc Anthony was our server and was on TOP of all of our needs. We didn't have to ask for anything. Saw a...

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Shelly F.
10/26/2025

Phenomenal Pizza & Honest Staff! We stopped at Frank Pepe's Pizza in Waterbury, Connecticut, and the food was absolutely phenomenal! But what really impressed me even more was the honesty and...

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Bob S.
9/22/2025

9/21/25 - we were going home from Mystic; and we realized Frank Pepe's is right here in Connecticut. Googled where is the closest, Frank Pepe? Landed in Waterbury. Our server Isabelle was so...

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Rob S.
9/6/2025

Every time I come it's fantastic. All the food is top quality and delicious. Service is consistently outstanding. The vibe is comfortable, familiar, but the bustle makes me feel like I'm...

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