Belden Ave Pizza

A little late on my review, I had this pizza last week while visiting the post office, I ordered a fresh large to go. My score is a Greek pizza score, BUT it also outscores many of the NY style pizzas in Norwalk on an overall scale. In fact I think it’s like a Greek/NY fusion because of the quality, quantity and taste of the sauce. I agree with the other reviewer that this style is not my favorite, but I do love it and crave it quite often. I’ve had Greek pizza from the big names in the area, all of them! This pizza is the best Greek pizza in town, yep without a doubt. I said it. Here’s why, they all have the airy crispy crust and the large amount of cheese like the others, but what sets this pizza apart is the sauce, it’s really really good. They’re doing what I wish the other Greek pizza joints would do, add a little more sauce. The others have basically a trace and it really affects the outcome. Everyone, including the other reviewer commented on the grease. Well, it’s a product of the ratio of cheese used in this style pizza, they’re all greasy, and let’s clear that up, it’s basically the by product of the cheese and it’s really like a butter fat and not grease at all. When scoring it as a Greek pizza you can’t deduct points because of it, it would be like deducting points from a New Haven pizza because the end crust is charred. Anyway here’s my honest score and it’s better than any other Greek pizza in Norwalk, Darien and Stamford. And if the squares are your thing I’d imagine they could cut it in squares if you ask. Thanks

Formerly Belden Ave Pizza, new owners took over in September of 2023 and changed the name to Elvira’s Pizza. This is what they call “thick crust” Greek pan pizza, typical of similar Connecticut Greek pies; only difference is they cut the circular pizza into triangles instead of squares. As I was carrying the weighty box to my car, I couldn’t help but notice the arousing aroma emanating from within. Despite the sensational smell, I was instantly disappointed as soon as I opened the lid and saw what kind of pie I received. Not being a fan of Greek pizza, I knew it was just a matter of how tolerable the taste would be, hoping it was better than most Greek pies I’ve tried. Heavy & flimsy, the dough was super soft & floppy, with no firmness or backbone. Lacking char, the undercarriage has that typical spongy Greek dough texture & taste. As is the case with most pan pizza, it has that signature golden, buttery & flaky Greek pizza crunchy crust. This pie is soaked in grease, leaking from every orifice, adding significant weight to the entire pizza. A basic Greek cheese blend, it’s melty & tight with several char bubbles across the surface, moderately oozy with standard Greek cheese taste. Incredibly oily, the mozzarella is dripping with substantial Greek grease, adding a somewhat salty flavor, but not overpowering. The sauce is actually the best part of the pizza. Not nearly as acidic as usual Greek pizza sauce, it’s slightly sweet, scintillatingly savory, with subtle seasoning & spice, light & quite refreshing. Not bad pizza overall, just not my style, despite being one of the better Greek pies in the area. If you like this type of pizza, it’s second to only East Ave Pizza in Norwalk among all of the Greek pies I’ve tried. As with every Greek joint, I’ll pass on the pizza & opt for a lamb gyro or chicken souvlaki; leave the pizza pies to the Italians.

Little too greasy but still good. Cheesy in a good way.

Good sauce medium crust. Tasty 🍕