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Central Pizza - Berlin

4.4 577 reviews 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM 96 Mill St, Berlin, CT 06037, United States

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Central Pizza is a pizza restaurant located at 96 Mill Street in Berlin, Connecticut. The menu features a variety of classic and specialty pizzas, including pepperoni, sausage, and meatball options. Alongside pizzas, the restaurant offers a selection of grinders, such as ham and pepperoni, as well as pasta dishes like meat and cheese ravioli. Several salads, including tossed and Caesar, complement the offerings. The dining atmosphere is casual and straightforward, focusing on traditional Italian-American cuisine. Central Pizza serves as a neighborhood spot where simple, familiar dishes are prepared consistently. The menu also includes items like chicken parmesan, grilled chicken sandwiches with fries, and cheese fries with mozzarella, catering to a broad range of tastes. Overall, Central Pizza provides a straightforward dining experience centered on comfort foods typical of local pizzerias.

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Service options

Curbside pickup
Onsite services
Takeout
Dine-in

Highlights

Fast service

Popular for

Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Dining options

Lunch
Dinner
Counter service

Amenities

Gender-neutral restroom
Restroom

Atmosphere

Casual
Cozy
Quiet

Crowd

Groups
Tourists

Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Central Pizza - Berlin before visiting.

Reviews for Central Pizza - Berlin

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Review highlights

Based on 577 reviews

Central Pizza in Berlin, CT, consistently receives praise for its flavorful and generously portioned food, with many customers highlighting the quality of their signature pizzas and Italian dishes. The restaurant is valued for its longstanding presence and strong local roots, often described as a beloved family-run establishment. Despite recent limitations on dine-in service due to staffing shortages, takeout remains highly recommended, reflecting a steadfast customer loyalty. Reviewers frequently mention a welcoming atmosphere and the reliability of the menu, appreciating the balance of traditional favorites and hearty options. Overall, Central Pizza is recognized for maintaining excellent food quality, generous servings, and a community-focused dining experience that keeps patrons returning, even from considerable distances.

Gunnar Mason

Jul 14, 2025

Ordered meat ravioli (comes with salad and breadbutter) and a large garlic bread. The food was fantastic and the bag was impressively packed. All items pictured were 24 total and were enough for two meals

Angel S

Jul 11, 2025

Even though the dining area has closed and I live 45-60 minutes away depending on traffic, I still come here at least twice a month. Been coming for almost 30 years and I still live this place!

Mrs. Shneck

Jul 06, 2025

For now only take out because they are short handed on waitresses. But so worth while to take out. Excellent pizza!

Daze Xvenom

Jun 12, 2025

Hands down, pizza is great. I had sausage and pepperoni and chicken, bacon, and roasted peppers. Our family's favorite. Highly recommended.

Roger Peterson

Jun 05, 2025

Best darned sausage grinder around. Has been this way for decades. Everything on the menu is just as tasty. Family owned and family run. A true "local business" well worth checking out.

David & Michelle Rak

May 06, 2025

We didn't know Greek-style pizza until we came to Connecticut & experienced Crossroads in Bridgeport (amazing, by the way). It is cooked with oil in the pan, as I understand it. Stopped in the other night and spoke with Jason, part owner, & Alex, chef. Great customer rapport. As for the pizza, excellent! Dare I say, better than Crossroads (bite my tongue). It's actually quite similar to a place in St. Louis I grew up with... Pantera's. The pizza is a medium crust with slightly firmer exterior (not quite like French bread but close) and a soft airy interior. The cheese is just-right ooey gooey and the toppings are plentiful, e.g. hand-pulled Italian sausage (as it should be. I know the best pizzas in the world are consistently Napolitan but they're missing a great segment to consider... Greek style. Great pies, gents. You will see us again! We highly recommend you.

John B

May 03, 2025

I hate this place because this is the best pizza and chicken parm compared where I ever went, and I also moved so it’s so out of the way unless I’m passing through. It’s really love hate lol. Dammit

K Lap

Mar 28, 2025

This is a busy place. Good pizza & grinders here. I really like their Chef salad. staff is friendly. Update March of 2023: Went here and picked up a small mozzarella pizza & a Chef Salad. Both items were good as usual. FYI, the small pizzas are not very small. I like the small pizzas here because they get the ratios right when adding toppings. I noticed the dining area is closed, which is too bad. I added a photo of the small mozzarella pizza - too bad somebody got excited and couldn't wait to grab a slice... lol