About 4 G's Restaurant & Pizza
4 G's is a neighborhood tavern and pizzeria known for pies that earn consistent praise for their sauce, abundant toppings and a buttery, golden crust.
Service is described as attentive and personable, with staff who create a family-run feeling at the bar and dining room.
Beyond pizza, the kitchen turns out large sandwiches, calzones and fried starters — from kegs (adult tater tots) with boom boom sauce to calamari and fish and chips — making it a reliable spot for both quick bites and relaxed dinners.
Location & Contact
- Address305 Hartford Pike, Dayville, CT 06241
- Websitehttps://4gspizzeria.com
- Phone(860) 779-3659
- Links Order online · Get directions
What to Expect
Pizza is the centerpiece: reviewers repeatedly call out a creamy mozzarella and a buttery, golden crust, with generous toppings such as sausage and onion or Philly cheesesteak.
Calzones and grinders also get strong notices, especially the meatball calzone and hearty club sandwiches.
Other popular plates include fish and chips, seafood preparations like clam bellies and sea scallop grinders, fried sides (French fries, onion tanglers) and seasonal specials.
Cocktails and bloody marys are highlighted alongside a local beer selection.
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The Birthplace of Pizza: Naples
Pizza originated in Naples, Italy, where it began as a simple street food for the poor. Initially, pizza was merely flatbreads topped with oil and herbs until the introduction of tomatoes from the Americas in the 16th to 17th centuries. The combination of tomatoes with these flatbreads gave birth to the modern pizza, a delicacy that Neapolitans quickly embraced and elevated from a mere snack to a beloved dish.
Menu Highlights
From the Community
Tucked on a busy corner in Dayville, 4 G's Restaurant & Pizza has built a steady reputation as a hometown pizzeria and bar where big portions and familiar flavors dominate the menu.
Reviewers praise a pizza that leans richly cheesy with a "buttery and golden" crust, and one regular went so far as to call the mozzarella "the most creamiest I’ve ever had" — Proud Mary.
Another visitor summed up the pizza's impact plainly: "absolutely the best pizza I've ever had in my life" — J.
Beyond pies, the kitchen turns out hefty grinders and calzones that earn repeated recommendations, plus fried starters like kegs (adult tater tots) with boom boom sauce and classic fish and chips.
The bar complements the food with a rotating local-beer selection and cocktails; "The bloody marys are absolutely amazing on a Sunday," one reviewer noted — David Reynolds.
Staff and owners get frequent mentions for friendly, community-minded service and for hosting live music and summer patio nights, giving 4 G’s the feel of a place where locals drop in for reliable comfort food and a welcoming atmosphere.
Why Locals Love It
Customer Reviews
"I had the Michelle‘s blue Hawaiian margarita and I have to say this was the most amazing drink I’ve had in a long time it was creamy. It was strong. It was fun. I gave you a special little treat with a little gummy candies and sweetest fish. It was colorful. I highly recommend this drink"
"Local pizza place serving good pizza, warm and fresh from the oven covered in cheese and topped with our favorite sausage and onion. The kegs (adult tater tots) with boom boom sauce were nicely fried and was a great starter. I drank a local beer and the margarita my wife got tasted great at the end of a long day"
"I went back to 4 G yesterday with my boyfriend as we were in the area. Let me just say the pizza is phenomenal. The mozzarella cheese they use is hands down the most creamiest I’ve ever had. The crust buttery and golden. I wish o could find out what type of mozzarella they use. It’s the next day and my boyfriend and I are still gloating over it. We sat at the bar and had the pleasure of Iva waiting on us. She was attentive and very pleasant! Fantastic job!"
Hashtag Pizza Fact's
A Royal Affair: Pizza Margherita's Noble Legend
The legendary Pizza Margherita was supposedly created in 1889 by Neapolitan pizzaiolo Raffaele Esposito to honor Queen Margherita of Savoy. Esposito's creation featured tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, symbolizing the red, white, and green of Italy's flag. While the story's authenticity is debated, it underscores pizza's transition from a peasant food to a dish with royal endorsement, helping to popularize it across Italy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the pizza so creamy and popular?
The cheese gets special mentions in reviews: customers describe the mozzarella as very creamy and plentiful. Combined with a buttery, golden crust and generous toppings like sausage or Philly-style meat, the result is a rich, comforting slice.
Are the calzones worth trying?
Yes. Multiple reviewers call out the calzones as a favorite, especially the meatball calzone. Portions are described as large, so a calzone makes a filling meal that many locals return for.
Do they offer seafood dishes and are they good?
Yes. Reviews mention fish and chips and clam belly plates; one reviewer said the fish and chips are "to die for." There are also sea scallop grinders and seafood newburg on the menu, suggesting a solid seafood selection.
What are the fried sides like?
Fried sides get positive notes: French fries and onion tanglers are on the menu, and the kegs (adult tater tots) with boom boom sauce are described as nicely fried and a great starter.
How are the grinders and subs?
Grinders and club sandwiches receive praise for being large and well-stacked; the club is described as huge with crispy bacon, and cheesesteak-style pizza and grinders are popular choices for hearty sandwiches.
Do people mention any standout cocktails?
Yes. Reviewers single out the bloody marys as "absolutely amazing" and a reviewer enjoyed a colorful, creamy margarita with gummy candies. Cocktails are part of the place's appeal alongside beer.
Is the crust thick or thin?
Reviews focus on a buttery, golden crust and plentiful toppings, suggesting a crust that supports lots of cheese and toppings rather than an ultra-thin style.
Are there kid-friendly foods on the menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a kids' menu and reviewers mention family-friendly options like pizza, fries and sandwiches that tend to be popular with children.
Is 4 G's a Dayville spot for casual seafood meals?
Yes. Several reviewers stopped in while traveling and praised seafood plates like clam bellies and seafood newburg, so the kitchen handles casual seafood dishes alongside pizza and grinders.
Do locals say it's good for a comforting meal?
Yes. Repeated comments about creamy cheese, big portions, and friendly staff paint a picture of a comforting, homey spot locals choose for regular meals and community gatherings.
Connecticut’s Apizza: A Unique Slice of History
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