Bufalina now open in Guilford
My gustatory espionage agents (Italian division) tell me that Bufalina, a new pizza place featuring buffalo mozzarella laced pies and a wood-fired oven has opened at 1070 Boston Post Road in Guilford, CT. Primarily a take-out parlor featuring salads, lasagna and yummy-sounding designer pizzas, they do have a small BYOB dining area. The owners are reportedly Matt Scialabba and Melissa Pellegrino, the authors of the cookbook "The Italian Farmer's Table". Their menu is online at www.bufalinact.com as well as Facebook. They are closed Sun. and Mon.
I can't wait til the next time I'm in that town to see what their weekly specials are. Has anyone been there yet?
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linguist
Jan 19, 2012 07:21 PM
My wife and I went to Buffalina this evening, and enjoyed it a lot. Both the pizza and the dining experience (conversation with the owners while sitting at the 8 seat counter) were totally different from other places in the area. The pizza is one size, very tasty charred (but not burnt) crust, sparse but excellent toppings. We had the leeks-and-pancetta one and a buffalo mozzarella with sausage, and were happy with both. Prices are not low, but when you see the operation you'll understand they couldn't do it for less.
Limited space means it's important to book - they take reservations in email (or by phone) if you can plan ahead. We also heard that its easier to find a place late (8 o'clock or so - they close at 9).
Overall a wonderful addition to the Guilford restaurant scene. We'll still go to Red Tomato for something quite different, but we look forward to many more evenings here.
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I had their pizza twice. There's only one size (a good-size small 12"). It's pricey if you get the buffalo mozzarella, so I just usually get the regular mozzarella.
The pizza's are wood-fired and taste very good. They have a smokey crisp flavor to them. You can taste the wood :-)
The inside is super tiny. Expect to get take-out. If a few seats are available at the counter, then you eat inside and watch the nowners operate their tiny kitchen in front of your eyes.
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kattyeyes
Sep 21, 2011 05:24 AM
No, I have not, but whattagreatfind! I'll be interested to see/hear how it compares to Al Forno in OS, a mighty fine pie in my book. It's a contest now--who will get there first and report back?
BTW, I'm jealous of your "Italian division"--how do I not have such connections?! ;) Another compelling reason to get to Guilford besides rainbow-colored turkeys! Thank you, Don!
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