Fresh mozzarella stretches like silk. Wood-fired ovens crackle and pop. This local favorite grabbed Stamford by the slice when it opened in 2019, becoming the talk of the town faster than you can say “brick oven.” 🍕
Located in Newfield Shopping Center, Slice of Stamford, a beloved family-owned operation, serves up authentic New York-style pizza that has locals lining up for more.
How Slice of Stamford won local’s hearts
Slice of Stamford burst onto Stamford’s competitive pizza scene in April 2019 and immediately started turning heads.
What makes this place special isn’t just the over 20 years of Italian cuisine experience the team brings—it’s their commitment to hand-crafted pizza pies made in authentic brick ovens that produce that perfect crispy crust locals can’t stop talking about.
The restaurant quickly earned recognition as having the “closest to NYC style pizza slices in Stamford,” according to longtime residents who’ve tried every pizzeria in town.
The secret to their rapid success lies in their exceptional customer service and ability to nail both traditional favorites and unique specialty combinations.
Customers rave about how the restaurant gets complicated takeout orders perfect down to every detail, while maintaining that fresh-from-the-oven quality that keeps people coming back. 🔥
The friendly and welcoming staff creates an atmosphere where first-time visitors quickly become regulars, and the clean, well-kept restaurant with its visible kitchen gives diners confidence in what they’re eating.
Food Highlights
- Classic Margherita Pizza: Thin and crispy crust topped with pizza sauce, fresh mozzarella, and aromatic basil that creates the perfect balance of traditional Italian flavors in every bite.
- Vodka Pizza: Features their signature delicious vodka sauce paired with fresh mozzarella and basil on a thin, crispy crust that delivers rich, creamy perfection.
- Grandma’s Square Pan Pizza: Thin crust topped with marinated tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and Italian herbs that brings authentic Sicilian-style flavors to the table.
- Chicken Scarpariello: Chicken breast combined with crumbled sausage and hot cherry peppers that packs incredible flavor and heat in every slice.
- Buffalo Chicken Pizza: Grilled chicken breast marinated in hot sauce and blue cheese that delivers the perfect spicy kick without overwhelming the palate.
Atmosphere
The restaurant creates a clean and welcoming environment with a high-quality, large brick oven as the centerpiece that guests can watch in action.
The space accommodates about 30 people inside with additional outdoor seating options, making it perfect for both quick slice stops and casual dining experiences.
The unobstructed view of the kitchen gives diners confidence in the cleanliness and quality of their meal preparation. 😊
Most customers appreciate the primarily takeout and delivery-focused operation that keeps things moving efficiently while maintaining that neighborhood pizzeria charm.
Bottom Line
- Authentic New York-style pizza made with over 20 years of Italian cuisine expertise
- Exceptional garlic knots that customers call “incredibly flavorful” and a “must-have”
- Consistent quality whether dining in, taking out, or ordering delivery
- Great customer service that gets even complicated orders perfect every time
- Clean, friendly environment with visible kitchen and welcoming staff 🌟
Address: 581 Newfield Ave, Newfield Shopping Center
Stamford, CT 06905
📞 (203) 998-7775
🕔 Tue-Sun 10:00 AM–9:00 PM (closed Mon)