From coal-fired classics in Connecticut to chewy sourdough rounds in coastal Maine, New England knows a thing or two about pizza. Over the years, Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives has rolled its red Camaro through the region, shining a light on parlors where tradition, craft, and a fiercely local fan base converge. Plot your next road trip—or just daydream about one—with these crowd-favorite pizzerias that have all earned an on-air stamp of approval.

1. Santarpio’s Pizza — Boston, Massachusetts

A pillar of East Boston since 1903, Santarpio’s keeps it gloriously old-school: wood-paneled walls, cash-only policy, and a coal-fired oven that hasn’t stopped glowing in decades. The Triple D crew zeroed in on the joint for its no-nonsense approach—crispy yet flexible crust, tomato sauce with a peppery bite, and a neighborhood warmth you can’t fake. For anyone chasing the platonic ideal of a classic Boston slice, “Santarp’s” is a pilgrimage.

2. Regina Pizzeria — Boston, Massachusetts

Opened in 1926 in the North End, Regina Pizzeria is practically a living museum of New England pizza culture. A venerable brick oven anchors the one-room shop, turning out pies with leopard-spotted crusts and that unmistakable coal-kissed aroma. When Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives stopped by, the spotlight fell on Regina’s insistence on tradition—house-made dough aged for flavor, family-run vibe, and decades of locals who refuse to eat anywhere else.

3. When Pigs Fly Pizzeria — Kittery, Maine

Best known for its artisanal bread company, When Pigs Fly branched into pizza with a lofty goal: apply bread-baking expertise to every crust. The result—thin yet chewy sourdough circles cooked in a 700-degree stone hearth—was more than worthy of Triple D airtime. A roomy tap list, reclaimed-wood décor, and a Maine-made sensibility make this stop a relaxed contrast to the bustle of nearby outlet malls.

4. American Flatbread Burlington — Burlington, Vermont

Set in a renovated mill building overlooking Lake Champlain, American Flatbread champions local agriculture as fiercely as it champions pizza. Everything—from the handcrafted clay oven to the Vermont milled wheat—speaks to the Green Mountain ethos celebrated during its Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives segment. Expect airy, blistered crusts, inventive seasonal toppings, and a communal vibe that feels straight out of a farmers’ market.

5. Modern Apizza — New Haven, Connecticut

New Haven is synonymous with “apizza,” and Modern has been part of that conversation since 1934. Its oil-fired brick oven distinguishes it from its regional peers, imparting a deep, smoky character that caught the eye of the Triple D scouts. Family ownership, a retro dining room, and a loyal lunchtime crowd underscore why this Elm City stalwart continues to define the CT pizza scene.

6. Zuppardi’s Apizza — West Haven, Connecticut

Started as a bakery in the 1930s, Zuppardi’s pivoted to apizza and never looked back. When Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives rolled through, cameras captured third-generation owners still working the century-old dough recipe and generously firing pies in a gas-fired brick oven. The shop’s relaxed suburban setting proves that world-class pizza in Connecticut isn’t confined to New Haven proper—sometimes you just have to nudge a few miles down the coast.