Mustafa Hamadah
I had two small cheese pizzas there about a year apart. Both times, the tomato sauce was too salty for my taste. The place has a nice atmosphere at night, and Madison has a charming downtown, so if you sit by the window you can people-watch.
… moreCT Mold
Grand Apizza Madison is hands down one of the best pizza spots around. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere feels welcoming and relaxed, and the staff treats you like family. The pizza is outstanding — perfectly crisp crust, fresh ingredients, and that authentic New Haven–style flavor that keeps you coming back for more.
We ordered a variety of pies and everything came out hot, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. You can tell they take pride in quality and consistency. Whether you’re grabbing a quick slice or sitting down with friends and family, this place delivers every time.
If you’re anywhere near Madison and love great pizza, Grand Apizza is a must-visit. Already looking forward to the next visit.
… moreFrank Zocco
Slice Mob Hits Madison: Grand Apizza Delivers the Goods
The Slice Mob rolled into Grand Apizza in Madison for our monthly meetup—and let me tell you, it lived up to the hype. This place has been slinging pies for 70 years, and it’s easy to see why they’re still going strong.
We were greeted with warm smiles and incredible hospitality from Mike and his team. The vibe is classic and comfortable, with a “family-run since day one” feel that makes you want to stay a while.
As always, I started with the gold standard: the tomato pie with grated cheese. Absolute perfection. The sauce was bright and tangy with a natural tomato sweetness, balanced beautifully by the salty bite of the cheese. The crust? Thin, crisp, with just the right amount of char and that New Haven–style smoky kiss. Heaven.
Next up: the Special, loaded with mozzarella, sausage, pepperoni, bacon, onions, peppers, and mushrooms. It was a greatest-hits collection of toppings, all playing in perfect harmony. Nothing overpowered—just one balanced bite after another. Salty meats, sweet onions, tangy peppers, umami-rich mushrooms… it was like a flavor orchestra.
And no pizza party is complete without a Foxon Park Diet White Birch. A true Connecticut classic and the ideal pairing for this nostalgic, flavor-packed lunch with lifelong friends.
Big thanks to Mike and his crew for making us feel like part of the Grand Apizza family. Here’s to 70 more years of pizza greatness!
… moreStephen Potter
The food is good but don’t rely on their estimate of being ready particularly on a Friday night. The estimate is routinely 15 minutes early. The utilize the Slice app and once the order is confirmed the app and restaurant are no longer connected. After a 49 minute wait the app said it was ready and when I arrived at the restaurant it had not been started. When I asked why they shrugged their shoulders and didn’t even answer. Again, good food but plan ahead.
… moreSteven Hylinski
This location turns out consistent pizza so good I never have to drive into New Haven. The best part, my order is usually ready in 20 minutes from when I place it online even if I order at 6 pm on a Friday night. I don’t have patience for having to order way in advance or for waiting around for take out like some other places require. There must be 20 people in the kitchen here when they are busy. They really know how to handle volume while preserving quality. The dough consistency and sauce flavor, level of cook and cheese/sauce ratio are always top notch here. The dinner entrees are really decent too.
… moreMelissa Stinson
What a wonderful local Italian restaurant in the heart of downtown Madison. Not just pizza, but an array of classic Italian delights! From lasagna to manicotti and everything in between. Impeccable service!
… moreAddie Cruz
Grand Apizza Madison is my favorite pizza spot. My family and I order from them once a week and the pizzas are always a hit. Best NEW HAVEN STYLE EVER. Five stars all around. Avoid driving into New Haven for New Haven style pizza and grab it here at Madison.
… moreCraig Kydes
Great! Ate there three times in the last 2 months. Pizza’s excellent chicken parm was excellent. Last time I was there I got a large Greek salad. Was good. Delicious! Extremely fast service.
… moreProfessor Pamela Gray
New Haven style pizza. Good taste. Crust was a little tough in some places. Ordered Sangria but it didn’t have a fruity taste.
… moreCamden S
You should definitely try Grand Apizza in Madison CT! The food is great and has a type of vibe to New haven style and New York style pizza! The service is great and the atmosphere is amazing! You should try Grand Appiza in Madison CT!
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