Established in 1977, this little parkside pub’s pizza is regarded by Greenwich locals similar to the way Stamford locals highly regard Colony Grill’s bar pies. Some consider this to be a hidden gem, a best kept secret without any hype from locals or outsiders. They charge $10 for their 10” personal sized bar pie pan pizzas. Small in stature & relatively thin, the center of the pie has zero crisp & is surprisingly doughy with an undercooked softness. Despite the thinness, the dough is fairly floppy & void of firmness. Acting as crust, the caramelized cheese around the circumference of the pie is burnt to a crisp, reminiscent of Detroit style, but baked in a round pan instead of a square. The dough is moderately tasty with a mostly disappointing texture & consistency; aside from the edges, there’s no true crisp or crunch. The cheese is very similar to a Domino’s or Pizza Hut blend, not tight like typical bar pie cheese. Thick & clumpy, the mozzarella isn’t particularly creamy or melty. The browned char bubbles yield a rather well-done, borderline-burnt flavor. Soaked in grease, rendering a supremely salty taste, the cheese is overpowered by excess oil, permeating the entire pie & infiltrating the paltry amount of sauce. Aside from some visible red near the edges, the bulk of the pizza is lacking sauce. Slightly savory, mostly salty & missing sweetness, the sauce has no distinction. The flavor is conquered by the intrusive oil & overbearingly salty grease. All in all, the taste & texture are both below average with the stark contrast between the overly soft body of the pie & burnt-to-a-crisp “crust” disappointing nearly as much as the dearth of sauce & abundance of grease. While this might be a fine appetizer or snack pizza with a beer, this is not a hidden gem pie worth seeking out; this is a secret you can keep. 🤐
