Riko's Pizza Introduce
Welcome to Riko's Pizza in Fairfield, Connecticut, a popular dining spot that has quickly become a standout in the local, highly-competitive pizza scene. Known for its unique, super thin-crust tavern-style pizza, Riko's offers a distinctive culinary experience that sets it apart. Originating in Connecticut, Riko's has perfected a style that is often compared to the famous 'bar pies' of the region, emphasizing a crispy, cracker-like texture and a flavor-packed experience. If you are a Connecticut resident or visitor searching for an exceptional slice, Riko's Pizza offers a modern and inviting venue to enjoy a classic but highly refined style of pizza.
While the menu features classic favorites and creative specialties, the restaurant's reputation is built largely on its signature offerings. Customers appreciate the option to build their own pie with a variety of toppings, or choose one of Riko's specialty combinations. Beyond pizza, Riko's has a full menu designed to satisfy all appetites, from shareable appetizers to fresh, made-to-order salads. It’s a full-service, family-oriented restaurant and bar offering both dine-in and take-out, ensuring a convenient and enjoyable experience for all local users.
One of the true highlights that draws in the local crowd is the famous **Hot Oil Pizza**. This hometown favorite is a plain cheese pie generously drizzled with a spicy, homemade hot oil infused with stinger peppers. Customers rave about the zesty kick and the perfect blend of heat and flavor this unique pie delivers, often comparing it favorably to other regional hot oil variations. For those who love a bit of heat and a crispy crust, this signature creation is a must-try.
Riko's Pizza is conveniently situated right in the heart of Fairfield, Connecticut, making it an accessible destination for residents across Fairfield County.
The address is: 1920 Black Rock Tpke, Fairfield, CT 06825.
The location on Black Rock Turnpike is easily reachable and serves as a central hub for dining. For those planning a visit, the restaurant offers excellent parking options, including a free parking lot and free street parking, which significantly simplifies the dining experience in this busy area. The welcoming atmosphere attracts a casual crowd, particularly locals, and its focus on quick, quality bites makes it an excellent choice for solo dining or a casual meal out.
Riko's Pizza is committed to providing a flexible and full-service dining experience for the Fairfield community. The service options are designed for maximum convenience, whether you plan to stay awhile or take your meal to go.
- Dine-in Service: Enjoy the full, casual, and lively atmosphere with a dedicated bar area.
- Take-out and Order Ahead: The restaurant is well-equipped to handle take-out orders efficiently, including a dedicated area to streamline the process.
- Full Bar Service: Offering an extensive selection of craft beers, wines, and signature specialty cocktails to complement your meal.
- Quick Bite Offerings: Ideal for a fast and delicious lunch or a quick dinner on the go.
Riko's Pizza distinguishes itself in the Connecticut food scene with several key features that enhance the customer experience and highlight its unique menu. The focus is on quality ingredients, unique recipes, and a comfortable, modern setting.
- Signature Thin-Crust Tavern-Style Pizza: The core offering, known for its super thin, crispy, and cracker-like crust—a unique take on the regional bar pie.
- The Famous Hot Oil Pie: A must-try specialty featuring a spicy, homemade oil infused with potent stinger peppers for a memorable, zesty flavor.
- Creative Salad Pizzas: A menu innovation where fresh, made-to-order salads like Buffalo Chicken, Gorgonzola, or Signature Anti-Pasto are served atop a pizza crust with sauce.
- Oven-Baked Wings: Wings that are seasoned and oven-roasted (never fried), available with a variety of killer sauce options, including the signature Riko's Wing Sauce.
- Full Menu Diversity: Beyond pizza, the menu includes Shareables (like Crispy Fried Mozzarella, Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls, and Signature Burrata), Sliders, and a selection of classic desserts (Tiramisu, NY Cheesecake, Chocolate Cake).
- Welcoming Atmosphere: A casual and modern setting with a bar on-site and numerous televisions, making it a great spot to watch sports or enjoy a relaxed meal with locals.
- Accessibility and Payment: Accepts all major credit cards and offers convenient, free parking options (lot and street).
For inquiries, to place a phone order, or for directions, please use the following contact details for the Fairfield, CT location:
Address: 1920 Black Rock Tpke, Fairfield, CT 06825
Phone: (203) 212-3577
Mobile Phone: +1 203-212-3577
For the Fairfield local looking for a reliable, high-quality pizza experience, Riko's Pizza offers compelling reasons to visit. It’s an ideal choice for anyone who appreciates the distinct texture and robust flavor of a thin-crust pie. The Hot Oil Pizza alone is worth the trip, representing a beloved Connecticut-style specialty executed to perfection with a genuine spicy kick. The commitment to a fresh, broader menu—including a wide selection of customizable, made-to-order salads and the inventive salad pizzas—ensures there truly is something for everyone, even if some members of your party are craving something lighter than a traditional pie.
Furthermore, the atmosphere is deliberately casual and focused on making the local community feel comfortable and welcome. This emphasis on friendly service and a relaxed environment, combined with the convenience of a full bar and easy parking, positions Riko's Pizza as more than just a quick-service spot. It's a local gathering place where the unique, delicious taste of thin-crust, tavern-style pizza is the main event, but a full, enjoyable dining experience is guaranteed. Whether you are grabbing a quick lunch, planning a casual dinner with friends, or simply satisfying a craving for authentic local flavor, Riko's Pizza in Fairfield is a choice that consistently delivers on taste, quality, and hospitality.
Riko's Pizza Food & drink
SHAREABLES
- CRISPY FRIED MOZZARELLA $11.49
6 crispy mozzarella sticks with creamy mozzarella on the inside. Lightly topped with fresh parmesan cheese and basil. Served with marinara sauce for dipping.
- PHILLY CHEESESTEAK EGG ROLLS $14.99
3 egg rolls made of seasoned beef, peppers and onions mixed with our three cheese blend, wrapped in a golden crispy pastry. Served with a mango habanero dipping sauce.
- MEATBALLS $14.49
3 savory meatballs served in marinara sauce with a generous scoop of ricotta cheese and 2 slices of grilled garlic toast. Topped with fresh basil and parmesan cheese.
- SIGNATURE BURRATA $14.49
Fresh Burrata cheese over our homemade hot oil balsamic vinaigrette, tomato garnish, topped with balsamic glaze drizzle and basil. Served with two slices of grilled garlic toast.
RIKO'S SLIDERS
- ITALIAN MEATBALL $10.49
Our signature Riko's meatball and red sauce with a touch of parmesan, topped with mozzarella cheese on a pretzel bun.
- NASHVILLE HOT CHICKEN $10.49
Our grilled chicken breast drenched in Nashville hot sauce and topped with a pickle and ranch dressing on a pretzel bun.
- AMERICAN CHEESEBURGER $10.49
Fresh beef burger topped with American cheese, pickles, red onions, and Riko's secret sauce on a pretzel bun.
OVEN-BAKED WINGS
- OVEN-BAKED WINGS
Our oven-baked wings are fresh and tossed in our mix of savory, sweet or spicy sauces. Served with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing on the side.
- RIKO'S WING SAUCE
A secret blend of spices makes our Riko's Sauce, sweet, spicy, and zesty!
- WING SAUCES
Riko's Signature Wing Sauce, Buffalo, Teriyaki, BBQ, Nashville Hot, Hot Honey, Mango Habanero
SWEETS
- TIRAMISU $6.99
- CHOCOLATE CAKE $6.99
- NY CHEESECAKE $6.99
- REESE'S PEANUT BUTTER PIE $6.99
MADE-TO-ORDER SALADS
CHOICE OF DRESSING: Blue Cheese, Ranch, Caesar, Italian, Oil and Balsamic Vinegar, Oil and Red Vinegar, Hot Oil Vinaigrette. Add: 4 oz of chicken to any salad $4.00
- CHICKEN CAESAR
Chopped crispy lettuce, aged parmesan cheese, seasoned croutons, and signature creamy Tuscan Caesar dressing. *As a pie, served on Caesar-baked crust.*
- FRESH MOZZARELLA
Fresh mozzarella, fire roasted red peppers, grape tomatoes, hand-picked basil, kalamata olives, crispy lettuce.
- GORGONZOLA
Aged imported gorgonzola cheese, crispy lettuce, grape tomatoes, red onion, cucumbers, kalamata olives.
- GARDEN
Crispy lettuce, grape tomatoes, red onion, sweet peppers, cucumbers, kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese.
- BUFFALO CHICKEN
Marinated and roasted chicken breast, tangy buffalo sauce, crispy lettuce, grape tomatoes, red onion, rough-cut crispy bacon, signature creamy blue cheese dressing.
- CHEF
Rolled ham, genoa salami, American cheese, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, crispy lettuce.
- CHOPPED CHICKEN
Marinated and roasted chicken breast, rough cut crispy bacon, red onion, crumbled feta cheese, grape tomatoes, crispy lettuce.
- MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN AND SPINACH
House-roasted chicken on a bed of crisp chopped spinach, freshly diced cucumbers, grape tomatoes, crispy rough cut bacon, crumbled feta cheese, balsamic drizzle. *As a pie, served on olive oil and balsamic-baked crust.*
- SIGNATURE ANTI-PASTO
Genoa salami, ham, fresh mozzarella, fire roasted red peppers, grape tomatoes, red onion, crispy lettuce, kalamata olives.
- NASHVILLE HOT CHICKEN
Nashville Hot chopped chicken, onions, pickles, crispy lettuce, mozzarella, sweet pepper, drizzled with ranch and Nashville Hot sauce, served on a Nashville baked crust
- BBQ CHICKEN RANCH
House-roasted chicken, chopped romaine lettuce, diced red onions, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, finished with BBQ sauce and ranch dressing. *As a pie, served on Carolina BBQ sauce-baked crust.*
SIGNATURE PIZZAS
- MEAT LOVERS $20.49
Pepperoni, ham, bacon, sausage. Wine Pairing: Smith & Hook Cabernet
- HOT HONEY $16.49
Pepperoni, ricotta, fresh basil, drizzled with our sweet and spicy hot honey. Wine Pairing: Coppola Diamond Red Blend. Wine Pairing: La Marca Prosecco
- STINGER $14.49
Stinger peppers. Wine Pairing: Coppola Diamond Red Blend. Wine Pairing: Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc
- VEGGIE $18.49
Onions, mushrooms, sweet peppers, black olives. Wine Pairing: Ruffino Chianti. Wine Pairing: Fleurs de Prairie Rose
- MARGHERITA $15.99
Mozzarella, crushed tomatoes, fresh basil, parmesan (no pizza sauce). Wine Pairing: Hahn Pinot Noir. Wine Pairing: Fleurs de Prairie Rose
- HOT OIL $13.99
Classic cheese pizza topped with spicy housemade oil, made with our batch of stinger peppers. (OUR HOMETOWN FAVORITE) Wine Pairing: Ruffino Chianti. Wine Pairing: Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc
- CHICKEN $18.99
With choice of drizzle: Buffalo, BBQ, Teriyaki, Hot Honey, Nashville Hot, Riko's Sauce. Wine Pairing: Coppola Diamond Red Blend. Wine Pairing: Mezzacorona Pinot Grigio
- WHITE $17.99
Mozzarella, ricotta, fresh basil, fresh tomatoes (no pizza sauce). Wine Pairing: Hahn Pinot Noir. Wine Pairing: Black Stallion Chardonnay
- CLAM FRA DIAVOLO $19.49
Mozzarella, clams, hot cherry peppers, red onion, oregano, olive oil, fresh basil, parmesan. Wine Pairing: Ruffino Chianti. Wine Pairing: Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc
- NASHVILLE HOT CHICKEN $19.49
Mozzarella, Nashville hot chopped chicken, onions, pickles, drizzled with ranch on a Nashville sauce baked crust. Wine Pairing: The Wines of Francis Coppola Cabernet. Wine Pairing: Mezzacorona Pinot Grigio
- CLASSIC CHEESE $11.99
Wine Pairing: Hahn Pinot Noir. Wine Pairing: Black Stallion Chardonnay
- HAWAIIAN $16.49
Ham, sliced pineapple. Wine Pairing: The Wines of Francis Coppola Cabernet. Wine Pairing: La Marca Prosecco
- CLAM $18.49
Mozzarella, parmesan, clams, bacon, basil, garlic (no pizza sauce). Wine Pairing: Hahn Pinot Noir. Wine Pairing: Black Stallion Chardonnay
TOPPINGS
FOR GLUTEN-FREE CRUST ADD $5.25, CAULIFLOWER CRUST ADD $5.25
- CHEESE $2.00
Riko's Signature Blend, Feta, Fresh Mozzarella, Ricotta, Parmesan, Gorgonzola
- VEGGIE $2.00
Basil, Black Olives, Breaded Eggplant, Broccoli, Cherry Peppers, Grape Tomatoes, Fire Roasted Red Peppers, Garlic, Kalamata Olives, Mushrooms, Onions, Pineapple, Red Onion, Spinach, Stinger Peppers, Sweet Peppers, Sweet Pickles
- PROTEIN $2.50
Anchovies, Bacon, Chopped Clams, Chicken Sausage, Ham, Meatball, Sausage, Spicy Sausage, Pepperoni
- DRIZZLE $2.00
Riko's Signature Sauce, Hot Oil Vinaigrette, Buffalo, Barbeque, Hot Honey, Nashville Hot, Teriyaki, Blue Cheese, Ranch, Balsamic Glaze
Riko's Pizza Details
Service options
- Dine-in
- Delivery
- Takeout
Popular for
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Assistive hearing loop
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Quick bite
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
Crowd
- Locals
Payments
- Credit cards
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Parking
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Riko's Pizza Location
Riko's Pizza
1920 Black Rock Tpke, Fairfield, CT 06825, USA
Riko's Pizza Reviews
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★ 5★ 4★ 3★ 2★ 1Great pizza. Similar to Colony but at Rikos you have food options other than pizza which is nice. Sauce on the wings had slight heat but for me the wings were a little slimy, not crispy. Salad was very good and love that they have several salad pizza options. Great service and nice atmosphere. Will definitely be back.
September 17 · Kathy DVery good pizza; love the hot oil. The atmosphere is great, and the service is very lovely—great place all around. I waking of disappointed with the two tiny peppers but wow did they have a kick to them so I really cant complain on that
September 11 · matthew carrasquilloGreat personal thin crust cheese pizzas for $13.49, and another $2-$3 for each topping. Same style as Colony Grill with more parking, perhaps. I recommend this place highly, especially if Black Rock TPKE "is your jam". Everything about this place "feels right!"
September 27 · Dave McCartneyForgot to leave a review the other night.Best thin crust pizza in the nearby area hands down!!Anamaria was by far the best server my family and I ever had. She was super pleasant and attentive.Also so glad I listened to her suggestions on the wings!Everything was delicious highly recommend Riko’s Pizza in Fairfield CT!
October 07 · Mr. VeraEveryone who likes a thin crust pizza will love this place. The pizza style is comparable to Colony Grill but in my opinion even better because there is more cheese and toppings on it and they have great hot oil. The bar area is very nice and they have a good choice of beers on tap. This place just opened 3 months ago so everything looks clean and new. Definitely one of my favorite places for pizza in town. For those who prefer thicker crust I recommend Frank Pepe or Fire Engine Pizza in Black Rock. However, the atmosphere at Riko's is better considering the great bar area and the more modern style.
May 21 · Gery & Michelle
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