Caliente Pizza & Drafthouse – Italian
This high-energy drafthouse pulses with the conviviality of a neighborhood hangout, where the air is thick with the savory aroma of bubbling cheese and golden-fried comfort. Guests gather over overflowing platters of crispy delights, from pillowy deep-fried pierogies to indulgent bacon cheeseburger rolls that offer a playful, decadent twist on classic pub fare. It is a vibrant sanctuary for those seeking bold flavors and a relaxed atmosphere, where every crunch of breaded zucchini or loaded tater tot is perfectly paired with a cold, refreshing pint.
4624, Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15224 +14126821414 https://pizzadrafthouse.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Caliente Pizza & Drafthouse
Dairy-Free at Caliente Pizza & Drafthouse
Caliente Pizza & Drafthouse in Pittsburgh has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Breaded Zucchini and Tater Tots. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Caliente Pizza & Drafthouse
Caliente Pizza & Drafthouse in Pittsburgh has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bone-In Wings (5) and Tater Tots. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Caliente Pizza & Drafthouse
Caliente Pizza & Drafthouse in Pittsburgh has 15 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Deep Fried Pierogies, Hush Puppies and Popeye Rolls. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Caliente Pizza & Drafthouse
Caliente Pizza & Drafthouse in Pittsburgh has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Cluckin' Hot Rolls. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Caliente Pizza & Drafthouse
Caliente Pizza & Drafthouse in Pittsburgh has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Coke (2 Liter). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Caliente Pizza & Drafthouse
Caliente Pizza & Drafthouse in Pittsburgh has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Coke (2 Liter). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Caliente Pizza & Drafthouse
Caliente Pizza & Drafthouse in Pittsburgh has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including 6 Pack of Domestic Bottles, Coke (20 oz) and Coke (2 Liter). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Caliente Pizza & Drafthouse
Caliente Pizza & Drafthouse in Pittsburgh has 15 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Deep Fried Pierogies, Hush Puppies and Popeye Rolls. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Caliente Pizza & Drafthouse
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Cluckin’ Hot Cheeseinator | 43.6 g | 58.7 g |
| Antipasta Salad | 57.5 g | 55.1 g |
| The Quack Attack | 0 g | 52.2 g |
| Appetizer Platter | 68.9 g | 47 g |
| Bacon Cheeseburger Rolls | 15.8 g | 44.5 g |
| Cluckin' Hot Rolls | 15.8 g | 43.7 g |
| The Original Cheeseinator | 16.8 g | 40.7 g |
| Crispy Craze Cheeseinator | 14.3 g | 40 g |
| Luca Brasi (Small) | 12 g | 34 g |
| Steak Salad | 26 g | 31.8 g |
| California Bianco (Small) | 42.1 g | 28.7 g |
| Mushroom Swiss Burger | 6.4 g | 27.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Sunday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Menu
Pre-Game Starters
- Breaded Zucchini - $7.5: Sliced thin and fried with fresh marinara. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tenders - $8: Crispy Chicken Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deep Fried Pierogies - $7.5: Served with sour cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hush Puppies - $6.5: Iconically Southern cornmeal fritters. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Loaded Tater Tots - $7.5: Plain or buffalo, nacho cheese & bacon. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tater Tots - $5: Crispy golden outside and fluffy inside. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mozzarella Sticks - $7.5: Breaded with Italian herbs served with our fresh marinara. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Appetizer Platter - $15: Hush Puppies, Mozzarella sticks, breaded zucchini, boneless wings ranch and marinara. Available at: dinner, lunch
Cheesinators, Stix & Rolls
- Bacon Cheeseburger Rolls - $12: Bacon, burger beef, cheddar cheese, served with thousand Island dressing. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bread Stix - $12: Baked & brushed with homemade garlic butter & topped with grated parmesan. Served with fresh marinara. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cluckin' Hot Rolls - $10: Grilled chicken breast with buffalo sauce, sharp cheddar, served with homemade ranch. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cluckin’ Hot Cheeseinator - $12: Grilled chicken marinated in Buffalo mild sauce, topped with mozzarella, provolone, cheddar cheeses, served with homemade ranch. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Craze Cheeseinator - $12: Mozzarella, provolone, cheddar & bacon, served with fresh marinara. Dietary tags: South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ms. Piggy Rolls - $10: Bacon, Jalapeños, cheddar, served with homemade ranch. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pep-tastic Cheeseinator - $12: Mozzarella, provolone, cheddar & pepperoni, served with fresh marinara. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pep-tastic Rolls - $10: Pepperoni, provolone & mozzarella, served with fresh marinara. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Popeye Rolls - $10: Spinach & Feta, served with fresh marinara. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Original Cheeseinator - $12: Mozzarella, provolone, cheddar, served with fresh marinara. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Award-Winning Pizzas
- Luca Brasi (Small) - $23: Caliente signature dough, crushed plum tomato sauce, sweet sausage, roasted pepper medley, fresh mozzarella & provolone. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mee-Maw Pizza - $40: 5 day fermented dough, olive oil, 5 year aged parmesan, local rapini, peppered bacon, shallots, garlic, onions, crushed plum tomatoes, porchetta, shaved black truffle, pecorino Romano. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Quack Attack - $44: Pan seared duck breast, roasted garlic butter sauce, wild mushroom ragu, tomatoes, baby arugula, fontinella, parmesan & truffle garlic oil. Available at: dinner, lunch
- California Bianco (Small) - $23: White sauce pizza, Smoked Mozzarella, Ricotta, and Aged Cheddar, lemon zest, olive oil, sea salt. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Craft Burgers
- Cheeseburger - $15: Half pound of locally sourced beef. Topped with lettuce, tomatoes, onions & melted American cheese. Served with fries or tots. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Swiss Burger - $16: Topped with lettuce, tomato, red onions, mushrooms & melted Swiss. Half pound of locally sourced beef. Served with fries or tots. Available at: dinner, lunch
Wings
- Bone-In Wings (5) - $7.5 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boneless Wings (5) - $7: Made fresh Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Fresh Salads
- Antipasta Salad - $14: Pepperoni, salami, ham, capicola, banana peppers, roasted red peppers & fresh mozzarella. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken Salad - $15: Chicken tossed in Buffalo sauce, fries, Cheddar. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Salad - $16: Grilled Angus top sirloin, fries, Cheddar. Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Cinnamon Donut Balls - $7: Fried dough doused in cinnamon sugar with strawberry glaze or Hershey’s syrup. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Powdered Sugar Donut Balls - $7: Fried dough doused in powdered sugar with strawberry glaze or Hershey’s syrup. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Pennsylvania Dutch Ice Cream - $6: Choice of Chocolate, Chocolate Chip Mint, Cookies and Cream, Lemon Raspberry, Strawberry Cheesecake, Vanilla. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Coke (20 oz) - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Coke (2 Liter) - $4 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- 6 Pack of Domestic Bottles - $13: Coors Light, Budweiser, Miller Lite, Bud Light, Yuengling, IC Light, Michelob Ultra. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Stella (6 Pack) - $15 Dietary tags: Halal, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Caliente Pizza & Drafthouse
- Is Caliente Pizza & Drafthouse dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Caliente Pizza & Drafthouse has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Breaded Zucchini and Tater Tots.
- What can I eat at Caliente Pizza & Drafthouse on a dairy-free diet?
- Breaded Zucchini and Tater Tots carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Caliente Pizza & Drafthouse have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including 6 Pack of Domestic Bottles and Coke (20 oz).
- Is Caliente Pizza & Drafthouse gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Caliente Pizza & Drafthouse?
- Cluckin’ Hot Cheeseinator, at roughly 58.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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