Meta Pizza – Italian
Flour-dusted counters and the intense glow of the oven define this vibrant pizzeria, where the air is thick with the savory perfume of bubbling cheese and perfectly charred crust. Each hand-stretched pie balances timeless tradition with bold, inventive spirit, layering everything from zesty spicy lamb and bitter broccoli rabe to the nostalgic, hearty comforts of sausage and peppers. Whether sharing a blistered Margherita or diving into a robust monthly special like the Chicken Scarp, diners experience a soulful celebration of the craft where every slice tells a story of flavor and fire.
3541 Southeast Milwaukie Avenue, Portland OR 97202 http://metapizzapdx.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $
Dietary options: halal, high-protein, keto, kosher, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Thursday
- 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Sunday
- 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the mouth-watering pizza and its beautiful presentation, noting that the rich flavors make for a highly satisfying lunch experience. Reviewers highlight the inviting space and welcoming atmosphere, which perfectly complements the accommodating and helpful service provided by the attentive staff. Celebrated for its quality menu recommendations and friendly environment, the establishment is frequently praised by guests who look forward to returning for another delightful meal.
Menu
Pizza
Hand-tossed 14" pizzas. Most pizzas can be made with vegan cheese.
- Monthly Special: Chicken Scarp - $25: Chicken Thigh, Italian Sausage, Hot and Sour Peppers, Tomato, Provolone, Basil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Margherita - $19: Red sauce, fresh mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil, finished with basil and sea salt Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sausage and Peppers - $20: Red sauce, spicy Italian sausage, anaheim peppers, red onion, sharp provolone, porcini powder Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brooklyn Raab - $20: Red sauce, broccoli raab, chili, garlic, fresh mozzarella, finished with Pecorino Romano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Plain Cheese - $17: Red sauce, mozzarella, oregano Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom - $20: White sauce, seasonal mushrooms, fontal, smoked Swiss, tarragon, sweet onions, finished with a squeeze of lemon Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Five Cheese - $19: White sauce, fontal, provolone, feta, smoked Swiss and Pecorino Romano finished with green onions and poppy seeds Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pepperoni - $21: Red sauce, pepperoni, mozzarella, finished with oregano and Parmigiano-Reggiano Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Lamb - $23: White sauce, house-made organic lamb sausage, tomato, feta, green olives, finished with espelette chili Available at: dinner, lunch
- Half and Half Pie - $24: Choose 2 combos Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grandma Style Round Pie - $20: White sauce, shredded mozzarella, Sicilian tomato ragu with green olives and capers, basil pesto drizzle Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegan Special - $19: Red sauce, anaheim peppers, red onion, raab, roasted garlic, mushrooms and black olives Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Vegan Pesto - $20: Vegan pesto base, roasted garlic, zucchini, sweet onion, marinated tomatoes, raab Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Square Pies
Pan style pizza, 12"x17". 8 slices.
- Square Grandma Style - $30: Pan style pizza, 12"x17". 8 slices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Square Pepperoni - $29: Pan style pizza, 12"x17". 8 slices Available at: dinner, lunch
- Square Plain Cheese - $25: Pan style pizza, 12"x17". 8 slices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Square half and half - $30: Pan style pizza, 12"x17". 8 slices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Square Five Cheese - $27: White sauce, fontal, provolone, feta, smoked Swiss and Pecorino Romano, green onions, poppy seeds Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Square Sausage and Peppers - $28: Red sauce, spicy Italian sausage, Anaheim peppers, red onion, sharp provolone, porcini powder Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Square Mushroom - $28: White sauce, seasonal mushrooms, fontal, smoked Swiss, tarragon, sweet onions, lemon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Square Brooklyn Raab - $27: Red sauce, broccoli raab, chili, garlic, fresh Mozzarella, Pecorino Romano Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Square Spicy Lamb - $28: White sauce, house-made Organic lamb sausage, tomato, feta, green olives, espelette chili Available at: dinner, lunch
- Square Margherita - $26: Red sauce, fresh mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil, basil and sea salt Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
Having salad with your pizza makes it healthy
- Caesar Salad - $12: Organic baby Romaine lettuce, house-made rosemary croutons, Parmigiano-Reggiano, house caesar dressing Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beet and Fennel Salad - $12: Beets, arugula, goat cheese, salted cashews, Cardamom-candied orange, Balsamic syrup and lemon oil Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides and Add-ons
Accompaniments and extra toppings
- Breadsticks - $9: Dough brushed with garlic and parm butter, sea salt, tomato-garlic powder. Served with marinara and ranch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dough Ball - $5: Fresh pizza dough Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ranch - $1: House-made ranch
- Marinara - $0.5: Side of marinara sauce
- Basil - $1: Fresh basil add-on Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Chili Flake - $0.25: Side of chili flakes Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb
- Grated Parm - $0.25: Side of grated parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Desserts
- Home Made Brownie - $5: Gluten free brownie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Zoiglhaus Kolsch - $6: Beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Zoiglhaus Pilsner - $5: Beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Kinda Dry Cider - $5: Portland Cider Company
- 10 Barrel Brewing Pub Beer - $3.5: Beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Bend Cider, Huckleberry-Ginger - $7: Cider Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Castello della Paneretta Chianti - $34: 2021 Red Wine Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Isla Saint Pierre Rosé - $16: Rosé Wine Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- San Pellegrino Blood Orange - $3: 12 oz can Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Diet Coke - $3: 12 oz can
- Coca-Cola - $3: 12 oz bottle Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Polar Bubbly - $1.5: Sparkling water Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Liquid Death Severed Lime - $4: Lime flavored water Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Barq's Root Beer - $3: Root beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Frequently Asked Questions about Meta Pizza
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- The restaurant accommodates mixed diets with vegan, vegetarian, keto, and gluten-free options like The Vegan Pesto and Chili Flake.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout menu items include the Chicken Scarp monthly special, Margherita, Spicy Lamb, Brooklyn Raab, and the Square Grandma Style pizza.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This budget-friendly Italian pizzeria stands out with a 4.0/5 rating, praised for its inventive toppings and exceptionally diverse dietary options.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Meta Pizza specializes in authentic Italian cuisine, focusing on hand-stretched pizzas like Margherita, Grandma Style, and inventive monthly specials.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- First-time visitors should know this budget-friendly ($) pizzeria is rated 4.0/5 and praised for its welcoming atmosphere and Chicken Scarp special.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- Meta Pizza is currently operational, with its website located at http://metapizzapdx.com/ and a positive 4.0/5 average rating.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- Meta Pizza is located in Portland, Oregon, as indicated by its official website address at http://metapizzapdx.com/.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- Meta Pizza is a budget-friendly ($) Italian restaurant that offers affordable dining options for its customers.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Diners rave about the mouth-watering pizza and beautiful presentation, frequently praising the welcoming atmosphere and attentive, helpful service staff.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- With a 4.0/5 rating and budget-friendly ($) pricing, diners find great value in the mouth-watering pizzas and high-quality service.
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