Results Are In: This Eatery Crowned 2018 DVlicious Best Pizza Champion

Of the many great pizza places in Fairfield County, only one has been crowned DVlicious champion.

Pepe's Pizza wins the 2018 DVlicious competition in Fairfield County.
Photo Credit: *Jason Varney*

04/11/2018 6:00 a.m.

Because of your votes, the winner of the 2018 DVlicious Pizza Contest is Frank Pepe's in Fairfield with 54 percent of votes.

Second Place: Nauti Dolphin, Fairfield
Third Place: Westport Pizzeria and Restaurant

Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana was founded in 1925 by Frank Pepe who was born on Italy's Amalfi coast.

He immigrated to the United States in 1909 at 16 with little more than his health and a strong work ethic.

Pepe originated the New Haven-style thin crust pizza, which he baked in bread ovens fired by coke -- a byproduct of coal.

Frank Pepe's has several locations across Connecticut, many in Fairfield County, and is well-known for its white clam pizza.

The restaurant was rated among the most popular in the world by Zagat last year. Many celebrities have made guest appearances at Frank Pepe's, most recently Joe Girardi.

Congratulations, Frank Pepe's!

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