BuFALINA

Bufalina is a wood-fired pizza place in Guilford, Connecticut, known for its authentic Italian-inspired cuisine crafted from locally sourced ingredients and traditional techniques. The restaurant specializes in hand-tossed, wood-fired pizzas made with care and served in a welcoming, intimate setting. Owners Matthew Scialabba and Melissa Pellegrino, a husband-and-wife team, bring over five years of lived experience in Italy to every dish, drawing from their deep connection to regional Italian foodways. They serve a rotating menu featuring seasonal specialties like the Market Salad and seasonal pizza offerings, with a focus on simplicity, quality, and flavor. Open Wednesday through Saturday evenings, Bufalina serves the Guilford area and surrounding communities, earning a strong reputation with a 4.60-star rating based on customer reviews.

The restaurant’s story is rooted in a passion for Italian culinary traditions, cultivated during years spent traveling across Italy’s twenty-one regions. The founders began their journey with two acclaimed cookbooks, *The Italian Farmer’s Table* and *The Southern Italian Farmer’s Table*, which spotlighted authentic, farm-to-table recipes from rural Italy long before the trend became widespread. Their love for wood-fired baking and regional Italian cuisine led them to open Bufalina in 2011, transforming their vision into a local favorite. The restaurant emphasizes craftsmanship, with a limited dough capacity that encourages advance reservations and early takeout calls. They recommend ordering pizzas slightly underbaked and uncut for optimal home baking, ensuring a fresh, crisp experience.

Located on Boston Post Road in Guilford, Bufalina sits just a short walk from the Guilford Community Center and Olmsted Outlook park, with Church Street and Broad Street nearby. The restaurant’s proximity to these community landmarks makes it a convenient destination for locals and visitors alike.

With a well-documented online presence and a website that search engines interpret clearly, Bufalina maintains strong visibility and credibility. Its consistent information and authentic storytelling have earned it recognition, including an “Excellent” review from The New York Times and the title of “Best Pizza in Connecticut” by Connecticut Magazine.

Bufalina brings the heart of Italian village dining to Guilford, where tradition, craftsmanship, and community come together in every slice.