Old school atmosphere which I enjoyed. Service was excellent. Shared a house salad which was just enough for 2 people to share. It not only included lettuce and tomato but also green olives, pepperoni , salami and provolone. Delicious. If you enjoy thin crust pizza, you'll definitely enjoy this pizza. It's really good and is right up there beside the New Haven pizzerias. We will certainly return.

Today was our first time at Roseland and we couldn't be happier with our experience. The food was amazing and the service was just as great. Mikayla was our server and she was OUTSTANDING! Very attentive and friendly. She obviously loves what she does and who she works for. Tonight was a great experience for us and my wife and I can't wait to come back. Roseland pizza has made #1 for our list of CT pizza. I must make a special mention of the cold antipasto salad. OH MY GOODNESS! It was so delicious!!

A friend asked what I thought of my sausage, pepperoni and green pepper pizza from Roseland today. I said "It was great. . . 'Who am I kicking out of my CT Top 5?' great." This was my second trip to Roseland and first in several years. I remember loving that first Roseland pizza and my experience dining in at Roseland in general, but it was too long ago to consider for a proper place in my CT pizza rankings. This second visit clinched their spot. The pizza had thin crust. Sturdy with good chew on the bottom crust though. The pizza is more or less New Haven style, but has less char on the undercarriage. There was some char on the outer crust, which was crispy. So there's a little something for the chewy, and the crisp fans. The toppings were good. I believe the sausage is made in house, and in any event, it's substantial and a definite distinguishing factor. The peppers had a bit of good acidity as if they had been lightly brined. The pepperoni and mozzarella were classic and both good. The sauce was very good too. I got takeout for this visit and ate a few slices nearby before driving home. My pizza was ready on time. It was juicy and beautiful. Roseland is popular and tends to get crowded. Parking can be rough and I remember the seating being a bit cramped, but the restaurant is still old school neighborhood cool. If you get takeout, there is picnic table seating at the restaurant, and there is a nearby state park and high school bleachers for additional seating options. Roseland is definitely one of the best pizzerias in CT. 5 Stars

Recently went to Roseland for some Sunday pizza. We arrived shortly after they opened and were able to get a table right away. We opted for the Fried Mozz to start as the garlic bread seemed a little steep comparatively. Our waitress also brought out some freshly baked bread. I enjoyed the bread and fried mozz. I don't think my fiancé was a fan of the fried mozz because the sauce was a little too chunky for his liking. He ended up with his standard plain cheese and I decided to live on the wild side and go with a shrimp casino. My fiancé enjoyed his pie. My was good too! This thing was loaded with large shrimp and bacon! Very tasty. It probably was $40 bucks for my pie... eek... but hey you live once. We'd come back but I'd probably try one of the regular pies next time.

Absolutely fantastic pizza. Coming from Chicago with my boyfriend from CT pizza has been a regular hot topic over the years. Whenever we come back to visit we need to stop into a couple favorite pizza spots. We have been to all the New Haven must try spots and Roseland has to be a top pick for pizza in CT. Sweet flavorful sauce, crispy crust, overall great flavor. Cute location, nice staff, place was packed at 5 on a Wednesday night as well as seemed to be busy with pickups. I was blown away by the cost of only $15 for a large pizza. Highly recommend trying Roseland.

Finally made it to Roseland Apizza in Derby, this place has been on my radar for a very long time. Called ahead, was 20 minutes away, and the fellow on the phone said my sausage & garlic pie would be ready in 25 minutes. When I arrived, I was a bit surprised to find the parking lot full at 2 o'clock on a Saturday afternoon. No problem, I parked on the street. Walked into the "Orders to Go" entrance, and my pie came out in 5 minutes, as promised. Wow, when I opened that box, I was blown away by a beautiful looking pie. I had passed a State park (Osbornedale) down the street while driving to Roseland, so I headed back to the park to consume my pizza. The pie went down way too easy, Roseland lives up to their reputation. They are certainly in the upper echelon of the pantheon of awesome Connecticut Apizza. Char was perfect, sauce outstanding, and I loved the sausage they use. Looking forward to a return trip to Roseland Apizza in the very near future, my wife can't wait to get there for her 1st time also.

A note here- you can pay by credit card but they only accept tips in cash. That is a bit annoying and I always forget that when I eat here. (The ownership is a little cheap if they can't take the 6% credit card fee imo). The pizza here is good. It definitely keeps up with the other New Haven apizza places, just make sure that whatever pie you order, you get fresh garlic added to it. The things that brings things up a notch is the garlic bread! This is the best I have ever had. I don't see how you could improve it. The house salad is great too. More of an antipasto than a salad but very good. The secret to this place is fresh! There is nothing here that isn't freshly made. The restaurant is also fun in the Christmas season as someone takes the time to decorate the ceiling. A lot of work. So no need to go to Wooster St. Roseland is just as good as those!

Let me start by saying I lived in Derby for 8 years and never went to Roseland! Flash forward 18 years and my younger daughter loves to visit popular pizza places around the state so when we found ourselves close by we made it a point to get there for opening time. That is vital as the restaurant is small and fills up quickly. The 3 of us ordered the pizzas of our choice. All were excellent!! Cooked well and not skimpy on the toppings. Roseland has earned its stellar reputation, in my opinion.