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 so much space. 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 size-wise, but that doesn’t mean they’re short on flavor. One tasty-but-tiny restaurant in Meriden, 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 pizza.

The Little Rendezvous is certainly little! It's quite easy to miss this pizza restaurant in Meriden.
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Don't let the lack of frills dissuade you. It may look plain inside, but that doesn't mean it's not tasty.
Jerry/Google Reviews
The coal oven used here is 130 years old. Coal firing cooks the pizza at an extremely high temperature, resulting in a unique charred crust that remains tender inside.
Sean Parrott/Google Reviews
The pizza here is served up apizza-style, similar to what you'd get at some of the famous New Haven parlors, but without the extended wait times.
Sean Parrott/Google Reviews
Note that The Little Rendezvous is a cash-only establishment, so make sure to stop by the ATM before visiting.
Jon R./Google Reviews
For an authentic Connecticut pizza experience, try the white clam and garlic pie. It's the state specialty and oh-so-delicious.
The Little Rendezvous/Facebook
No matter what toppings you opt for, you'll get a tasty pizza that's some of the best in Connecticut... even if the restaurant doesn't look like much from outside!
Jon R./Google Reviews

For more information about The Little Rendezvous in Meriden, CT, check out the restaurant’s website or The Little Rendezvous Facebook page.

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The Little Rendezvous, 256 Pratt St, Meriden, CT 06451, USA