Ah-Beetz New Haven Pizza Brings Charred Crust Perfection Near Kennesaw
A Northeast Classic Finds a Home in Cobb County
New Haven-style apizza is soon to arrive in the Kennesaw area, and pizza lovers are already taking notice. Ah-Beetz New Haven Pizza, founded by Nicholas Laudano, is opening its newest location at 125 Ernest W Barrett Parkway NW, bringing its signature crispy, chewy crust and bold, smoky flavor to Cobb County.
This will be the fifth location for the growing brand and its first outside of Florida. Laudano grew up in New Haven, Connecticut, the city widely regarded as the pizza capital of the United States, and built Ah-Beetz using his family’s long-standing recipe, dating back to 1976. His goal: to share the authentic taste of apizza without compromising the methods that define it.
Why Apizza Matters
“Ah-Beetz” isn’t a clever rebranding, it’s how the word “apizza” is pronounced in Southern Connecticut, and it reflects a serious commitment to tradition. Apizza is known for its thin, coal-fired crust, cooked at extremely high temperatures (often over 750 degrees) to develop a deep char and a chewy, flavorful bite. The dough is fermented for days before it’s hand-pressed, topped with premium ingredients, and fired to perfection. Each pie is an example of New Haven’s no-nonsense approach to pizza: simple ingredients, bold flavor, and no shortcuts.
What’s on the Menu
Classic options like the mootz apizza (tomato sauce and mozzarella) are joined by New Haven icons such as the white clam apizza, made with garlic oil, oregano, and fresh littleneck clams. More modern creations like BBQ chicken apizza and Margherita apizza also appear on the menu.
Beyond pizza, guests can expect hand-folded calzones, wings with house seasoning, fresh Italian salads, creamy cheesecake, and crisp-shelled cannoli. Everything is made with the same focus on flavor and technique that defines the Ah-Beetz experience.
Opening Soon
Located in the Barrett Creek Plaza at Town Center near Buffalo Wild Wings, the new restaurant is perfectly placed for hungry shoppers, office workers, and locals looking for an elevated pizza experience. With high-heat ovens, old-world recipes, and a commitment to doing things the right way, Ah-Beetz delivers a slice of New Haven right here in the Kennesaw area.
Address:
Ah-Beetz New Haven Pizza
125 Ernest W Barrett Pkwy NW, Ste A111
Marietta GA 30066
