Iconic Pizza Chain Announces Opening Date For Newington Site

NEWINGTON, CT — Sally's Apizza, the New Haven pizza restaurant known for its coal-fired pies, will open its newest location at 3329 Berlin Turnpike in Newington on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 5 p.m.

The restaurant, founded in New Haven in 1938, is continuing its expansion into Hartford County, bringing its signature thin-crust pizzas and an expanded menu of Italian dishes to Newington.

Reservations are now available for lunch and dinner beginning Thursday, Oct. 29.

"We're thrilled to continue growing our presence in Hartford County and to be part of a community that has embraced Sally's and our dedication to making great pizza," Sally's Apizza Brand Advisor Christian Bonaventura said.

"Our Newington location is an opportunity to build meaningful connections with pizza fans in the area, and we're excited to welcome even more of them through our doors."

The restaurant will offer 10 signature pizzas, including the Tomato Sauce Pie, Mozzarella & Tomato, and Potato & Rosemary.

A seasonal Rustico pizza features mozzarella, gorgonzola, sweet Italian sausage, roasted fennel, roasted apple, and crispy kale chips.

In addition to pizza, the menu includes appetizers, salads, pasta dishes, and entrees developed by Chef Bret Lunsford.

Menu selections include:

• Italian Wings with Calabrian chili.
• House-made meatballs served with whipped ricotta.
• Caesar and classic wedge salads.
• Rigatoni vodka and tagliatelle Bolognese.
• Chicken Parmesan and the Sally's Burger.

The restaurant will also offer cocktails, wine, draft beer, and specialty sodas, including house-made Blood Orange Italian Soda and Connecticut-based Foxon Park beverages.

Seasonal cocktails include a Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini and a No Com-pear-ison Margarita.

The Newington location incorporates design elements inspired by Sally's original Wooster Street restaurant in New Haven, including honey oak wood-paneled walls, autographed memorabilia, and caramel-colored leather booths.

Its coal-fired oven features the restaurant's signature red-and-white tile design.

The dining room will accommodate more than 100 guests, with an additional 12 seats at the bar.

A seasonal outdoor patio with seating for 30 is expected to open in the spring.

Founded by Salvatore "Sally" Consiglio in 1938, Sally's Apizza has expanded beyond its original New Haven location while maintaining its traditional coal-fired pizza preparation methods.

The Newington restaurant will offer dine-in service, takeout, catering, and private events.

Regular business hours will be 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Reservations are recommended and can be made through the Sally's Apizza Newington website. For additional information, visit sallysapizza.com or call 203-782-3536.