When Friday night rolls around and you want a pizza spot that feels like a true destination, 850 Degrees Wood Fired in downtown Ridgefield is a standout choice. Tucked away in a quiet lane behind Main Street, this spot combines a cozy country tavern atmosphere with a roaring brick oven imported straight from Italy. The name comes from the exact temperature of their wood fired oven, which cooks artisanal pies to charred, bubbly perfection in just minutes. Whether you are grabbing a casual booth inside, pulling up a seat at the marble bar, or sitting outside on their string-lit patio, it offers the ultimate kickoff to the weekend.
What Makes 850 Degrees Special
Three Crust Styles: While known for their 850 degree wood fired pies, they cater to every pizza preference by offering three distinct styles: traditional New York style, classic wood fired, and ultra-thin bar pie crusts.
The Patio Oasis: Their hidden outdoor patio is one of Ridgefield’s best open air dining spaces, complete with glowing lights and lively weekend energy.
Beyond the Pizza: The menu expands way past pies to include wood-fired wings, fresh seasonal salads, handcrafted pastas, and an excellent draft beer list featuring local brews.
What to Order This Weekend
Wood-Fired Prosciutto & Burrata Pie: A wood fired crust topped with prosciutto, fresh burrata, arugula, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
Wood-Fired Wings: Slow-roasted right in the 850 degree oven for a smokey flavor and crispy finish.
Ultra-Thin Bar Pies: Perfect if you love an extra crispy, cracker-thin crust loaded with simple toppings.
S'mores Dessert Pie: Marshmallows, Nutella, and graham cracker crumbs baked right in the brick oven for a sweet end to the night.
The Marion Filley Team Perspective
Ridgefield is famous for its vibrant, historic downtown district, and 850 Degrees is a great example of the high-quality, local dining scene that makes living in northern Fairfield County so appealing. Being able to park near Main Street, catch a show at the Ridgefield Playhouse, and walk over for an incredible wood-fired pie is what local weekends are all about.
