This Tiny But Delicious Restaurant In Connecticut Proves That Good Things Come In Small Packages

It's human nature to assume that bigger is better. We see a large restaurant taking up lots of valuable retail space and it's hard not to speculate that it must be pretty tasty to take up such a large footprint. There are certainly some huge restaurants that are incredibly delicious, but don't ignore the smaller restaurants in Connecticut. There may not be too much to these places when it comes to size, but that certainly doesn't mean they're short on flavor. One tasty but tiny restaurant in Connecticut has been delighting pizza lovers for nearly a century. The Little Rendezvous in Meriden, CT doesn't have much in the way of fancy frills, but it's filled to the brim with delicious Connecticut pizza. Read on to learn why we think this is a must-visit spot for some of the best pizza in the Northeast:

The Little Rendezvous is certainly little and it's quite easy to miss this pizza restaurant in Meriden.

Don't let the lack of frills dissuade you. It may look plain inside, but that doesn't mean that The Little Rendezvous pizza isn't some of the very best around.

The coal oven used at The Little Rendezvous is over 130 years old. Coal firing cooks the pizza at an extremely high temperature, resulting in a unique charred crust that still remains tender inside.

New Haven may be home to most of the famous Connecticut pizza joints, but this place is definitely worthy of a visit to Meriden.

Note that The Little Rendezvous is a cash-only establishment, so make sure to stop by the ATM before chowing on the tasty 'za here.

For an authentic Connecticut pizza experience, try the white clam and garlic pie. It's the state specialty and oh-so-delicious.

No matter what toppings you opt for, you'll get a tasty pie that's some of the best pizza in the Northeast... even if the restaurant doesn't look like much from the outside!

For more information about the best pizza in Meriden or to check out The Little Rendezvous menu, take a look at The Little Rendezvous website for more information. You can also follow the restaurant via The Little Rendezvous Facebook page.

After you've chowed at Little Rendezvous, how about working off your delicious meal and hitting a nearby trail? For ideas of where to go, visit AllTrails. We suggest exploring Hubbard Park too, it's one of the city's best outdoor attractions.