CT Pizza Place Closes, Owner Announces 'With A Heavy Heart'

OAKVILLE, CT — A pizza place that's served the Oakville community for over 20 years has announced it will close.

The owners of the 263 Main St. restaurant announced the closure in a Facebook post Wednesday:

"It is with a heavy heart that we announce the closure of Oakville Pizza, after over 20 years of serving our wonderful community. This has been incredibly difficult as we’ve loved every moment of bringing you the delicious meals, warmth, and memories that Oakville Pizza has become known for.

"We want to take this opportunity to extend our deepest thanks to each and every one of you who have supported us over the years. Your loyalty, friendship, and love have meant the world to us. From our regular customers, celebrating special occasions, to first time visitors you’ve been a part of our family, and we will forever cherish the relationships we’ve built."

The restaurant's menu includes a variety of "gourmet pizzas" including BBQ chicken pizza, clam casino pizza, and Florentine pizza, along with a range of appetizers, soups, and salads.

The restaurant receives a 4.2-star rating on 141 Google reviews.

A phone call to the restaurant Thursday was relayed to a message system stating that the pizzeria has "closed our doors for good."

One commenter on Oakville Pizza's post said the restaurant had become a special place to their family: "My husband and I started coming here in 2012 as 2 teenagers. To then 2 new adults on their own for the first time not knowing how to cook yet, so we’d come eat chicken Parm weekly. Then, after we got married we were there even more satisfying pregnancy cravings and bringing each baby in to show them off to you guys. Your restaurant has become a staple in our little family."