Pizzaiolo – Italian
The air at Pizzaiolo is thick with the irresistible scent of toasted garlic and bubbling cheese, drawing guests into a space that feels like a warm, neighborhood embrace. Golden, buttery garlic knots and hearty meatball subs anchored by "Mama’s" secret recipe offer a soulful taste of tradition, while crisp, vibrant salads provide a refreshing counterpoint to plates of steaming pasta. It is a quintessential local haunt where the comfort of classic Italian-American fare and a welcoming atmosphere create the perfect backdrop for a relaxed, lingering meal.
865, Forest Avenue, Portland, ME, 04103 +12075367210 https://www.pizzaioloportland.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, nut-free, gluten-free, vegetarian, low-carb, dairy-free, pescatarian, sugar-free, mediterranean, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, weight-watchers, low-cholesterol, clean-eating, volumetrics, raw-food, tlc, alkaline, mayo-clinic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 3:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Menu
- Garlic Knots - $8: House made dough topped with fresh chopped garlic, served with Pizzaiolo pasta sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Cheese Breadsticks - $14: House made dough with whole milk mozzarella and seasoning, served with Pizzaiolo pasta sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Garlic Bread - $1.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Single Meatball - $3: Homemade hand-rolled garlicky meatball simmered in signature pasta sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- House Salad - $10: Romaine, shredded carrots, grape tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, red onion, peppers, house-made lemon honey vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Greek Salad - $12: Romaine, Kalamata olives, cucumber, pickled red onion, feta, grape tomato, house-made shallot-herb vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Caesar Salad - $9: Romaine, Rye crouton, parmesan, house-made Caesar dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics
- Field Salad - $13: Baby spinach greens, sweet potato, bacon, candied walnuts, feta, buttermilk blue cheese dressing Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics
- Pasta - $10: Choice of Ziti, Spaghetti, or Cheese Tortellini with marinara or meat sauce. Served with garlic bread Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Mama’s Meatball Sub - $19: Homemade meatballs, signature sauce, American or Provolone cheese, baguette, mozzarella Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- All You Can Eat Slices - $13.49: Available Tuesdays 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free
- The White Stone (12") - $16: Whole milk mozzarella, fresh chopped garlic, parmesan, and ricotta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- The White Stone (16") - $24: Whole milk mozzarella, fresh chopped garlic, parmesan, and ricotta Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- White Stone-Roni (12") - $18: Whole milk mozzarella, parmesan, ricotta, and pepperoni Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- White Stone Spinach (12") - $18: Whole milk mozzarella, parmesan, ricotta, baby spinach, fresh chopped garlic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- The Porko (12") - $18: Whole milk mozzarella, pepperoni, Italian sausage, meatballs, and signature tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Spicy Hawaiian (12") - $19: Whole milk mozzarella, thick cut pepperoni, pineapple, fresh jalapeno, and tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- The Bronx (12") - $19: Whole milk mozzarella, pepperoni, Italian sausage, mushroom, Vidalia onions, green peppers, garlic, and tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- The Vegetarian (12") - $19: Whole milk mozzarella, mushroom, Vidalia onions, green peppers, black olives, tomato, garlic and tomato sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Cannoli - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Cinna-Knots - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Cecile's Cheesecake - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Diet Pepsi - $3.8
- Margarita - $8: Available for $8 on Margarita Mondays
- Well Drinks - $5: Available for $5 on Well Wednesdays
- Seltzers - $5: Available for $5 on Seltzer Saturdays