Happy National Pizza Day! 10 Best Pizza Places in Ridgefield

Today is National Pizza Day. How will you celebrate? Whether you prefer yours extra cheesy, with ham and pineapple or topped with anchovies and onions, the best way to celebrate is to Mange! Mange!

Who has the best pizza in Ridgefield? Here are the top 10 local pizzerias, according to Yelp reviews.

1. Wooster Hollow Diner & Deli
2. Village Pizza & Pasta
3. Venice Restaurant & Pizza
4. Planet Pizza
5. Genoa Deli & Pizza
6. 850 Degrees Wood Fired Pizza
7. Piccolo Pizza and Pasta
8. John’s Best Pizza
9. West Lane Pizza & Deli
10. Ridgefield Pizza and Deli

Are the Yelp critiques spot on? What’s your favorite place to share a pie with friends and family in Ridgefield? Tell us more in the comments!

Prefer to stay in? Try this quick and easy 10-step “Mitchell Family Recipe” courtesy of yours truly.

Ingredients

1 envelope active dry yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
1tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1teaspoon salt
4 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. Combine yeast, 1/4 cup warm water and 1 tablespoon of sugar in small bowl.
3. Combine flour, salt and 1½ cups warm water in a large bowl and mix.
4. Wait for yeast to bubble (about 10 minutes) then mix in with the flour, along with the olive oil.
5. Mix until it forms pizza dough (add water or flour if needed to get the right consistency)
6. Coat another large bowl with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and place dough in it. Cover with damp towel and set on top of stove to rise (about 20 minutes)
7. When dough has risen, knead on a lightly floured cutting board.
8. Spray a cookie baking sheet with non-stick spray and place dough on it, kneading out until all sides are spread out, leaving room for crust.
9. Spoon some of your favorite sauce on the dough,leaving an edge for the crust. Top with your favorite meats and/or veggies and then, of course, an ample amount of cheese.
10. Bake on middle rack of oven, approximately 20-30 minutes.

Enjoy!