Sally’s Apizza, a well-known destination in New Haven for pizza aficionados, is expanding.
The restaurant’s leaders announced Tuesday a new location will open this summer at 66 Summer St. in Stamford.
Rob Nelson, Sally’s director of hospitality, said the restaurant’s fans have been hoping for years that it would open additional locations.
“We are thrilled to announce to the world that this dream is now a reality,” Nelson said.
Sally’s has been serving its trademark pies since 1938, and its current location is at 237 Wooster St., in New Haven’s Little Italy.
The Stamford restaurant will be about 4,000 square feet, with more seating for customers, including a mezzanine and outdoor patio. It will feature a dedicated area for takeout and delivery, and a full bar.
The new eatery is being decorated with art and memorabilia to honor Sally’s long history as a favorite of musicians, from Frank Sinatra to The Rolling Stones.
The pizza served in Stamford will be the same as in New Haven, with the original recipe and a duplicate of New Haven’s coal-fired pizza oven.
The restaurant was founded by Salvatore “Sally” Consiglio, and his descendants continue to be involved in the enterprise.
“Sally’s is committed to using the same ingredients, recipes and techniques that my father developed in New Haven decades ago,” said Bob Consiglio.
His brother, Rick Consiglio, said he is happy to see his father’s legacy carrying on so more people can enjoy it.
“I plan on making the rounds at the new locations, with an eye toward seeing the same quality product coming out of these incredible ovens,” he said.
The grand opening date for the Stamford location hasn’t been announced yet. For updates, visit Sallysapizza.com.
Contact Michelle Tuccitto Sullo at msullo@newhavenbiz.com.
