basic urban kitchen

such a good straight forward thin crust pizza joint! turn left for a more bar like atmosphere, or right for a quieter restaurant style.greatstaff, lovely setting! and best of all, fresh, tasty and economical pizza!

moved here from nyc and finally found a place withgreatpizza. get there early on the weekends to get a table but plenty of room by the bar if you do end up having to wait.

connecticut represent!. dear gman,
i'm originally from connecticut. usually one doesn't see mention of "connecticut-style" as one would normally expect "new haven-style" (coal oven, light sauce/cheese). but urban does a nice job of pizza and it's a good facsimile of a pizza from modern apizza or numerous others in the new haven area not named sally's or pepe's. good charred crust - which to me should be the star of any pizza - and excellent flavor on ingredients and sauce.

i regularly send my former ct colleagues there when in the area. at least the ones who can still stand loud music, anyway - and it can be loud. salads aregreattoo.

as to your "connecticut, really?" comment, i assure you the nutmeg state offers more exceptional pizza per capita than any of the other 49. in any pizza trade publication there are usually 5-8 ct pizza places included in their top 100 "must eat" lists. for a little state, it's a big pizza influence.

with all of the pizza joints in downtown, basic has to be up their with the best. simple menu,greatpizzas and salad!

simple and unique. basic is not only agreatplace to have lunch, but it's a killer hang out for the evening crowds. food is excellent even though it's limited to pizza and salad, but who needs more?