About Sicily Coal Fired Pizza
"The best memories are made around the table"
Tony and Maria Prifitera built their dream restaurant with a vision of creating an upbeat, welcoming dining experience where guests can enjoy exceptional food, drinks, and hospitality. Sicily Coal Fired Pizza proudly brings the tradition of authentic New Haven-style coal-fired pizza to Middletown, Connecticut, along with freshly made pastas, house-baked breads, and locally sourced ingredients.
Our bar program features over 50 beers on tap, handcrafted seasonal cocktails, an extensive wine selection, and Happy Hour specials Monday through Friday from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Sicily offers a variety of unique dining and event spaces, including four dining rooms, four bars, an upstairs lounge with live entertainment, a private downstairs cellar room, a speakeasy room, a wine bar, and an upstairs boardroom. Our private event spaces can accommodate gatherings of 30 to 200 guests, making Sicily the perfect destination for celebrations, corporate events, and special occasions.
Our menu showcases New Haven-style coal-fired pizza alongside fresh pasta, steaks, veal, chicken, seafood, and an array of appetizers, including our signature charcuterie board, grilled octopus, eggplant frites, and dishes featuring Liuzzi cheeses of New Haven.
Our talented leadership team includes Executive Chef, Pastry Chef Liliana Orleanu, Bar Manager Melissa (Misia) Daniel, General Managers Sabrina Prifitera and Sal Font, and Front of the House Managers Joe Prifitera and Rachel Ambrose.
Melissa (Misia) Daniel has carefully curated our beverage program, featuring a rotating seasonal cocktail menu, an extensive wine list, and more than 50 beers on tap, with a strong focus on showcasing many of Connecticut’s outstanding local breweries.
Whether you’re joining us for a casual lunch, happy hour, dinner with family and friends, or a private celebration, we look forward to welcoming you and sharing the warm hospitality and unforgettable flavors that make Sicily Coal Fired Pizza a Middletown favorite.
Meet Our Chef
A Lifelong Passion for Elevated Italian Dining
Chef Zachary Anderson’s culinary path began long before his professional training, rooted in the time spent learning the craft alongside his father. He later formalized this passion at Johnson & Wales University, earning degrees in both Culinary Arts and Food Service Management
Today, Zachary is a seasoned industry leader with over a decade of experience navigating the fast-paced demands of high-volume, scratch kitchens. Having held key leadership roles at Hard Rock Café Foxwoods, Hash House A Go Go, and Guy Fieri’s Foxwoods Kitchen + Bar, he has mastered the art of balancing bold, seasonal flavors with meticulous operational oversight. Known for his hands-on leadership and commitment to quality, Chef Zachary consistently delivers an elevated dining experience built on technical skill and a lifelong love for the kitchen.
