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: 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, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Pizzaiolo
Dairy-Free at Pizzaiolo
Pizzaiolo in Portland has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Salad, All You Can Eat Slices and Cinna-Knots. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Pizzaiolo
Pizzaiolo in Portland has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Salad, All You Can Eat Slices and Cinna-Knots. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Pizzaiolo
Pizzaiolo in Portland has 15 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Garlic Bread, The White Stone (16") and Cecile's Cheesecake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Pizzaiolo
Pizzaiolo in Portland has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including White Stone Spinach (12"). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Pizzaiolo
Pizzaiolo in Portland has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Diet Pepsi. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Pizzaiolo
Pizzaiolo in Portland has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Diet Pepsi. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Pizzaiolo
Pizzaiolo in Portland has 2 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including All You Can Eat Slices and Seltzers. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Pizzaiolo
Pizzaiolo in Portland has 13 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Garlic Bread, The White Stone (16") and Cecile's Cheesecake. 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 Pizzaiolo
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| The Bronx (12") | 27 g | 72.8 g |
| The Porko (12") | 22 g | 58.6 g |
| The Vegetarian (12") | 22.9 g | 42.8 g |
| Spicy Hawaiian (12") | 38.6 g | 42.3 g |
| White Stone-Roni (12") | 19.7 g | 39 g |
| White Stone Spinach (12") | 4.1 g | 32.3 g |
| The White Stone (12") | 11.8 g | 29.8 g |
| The White Stone (16") | 11.8 g | 29.8 g |
| Cannoli | 85.7 g | 26 g |
| Greek Salad | 5.7 g | 24.2 g |
| Field Salad | 93.7 g | 11.5 g |
| Cinna-Knots | 66.9 g | 9.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 3:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Menu
Appetizers
Served with a side of our signature Pizzaiolo pasta sauce
- Garlic Knots - $8: House made dough topped with fresh chopped garlic, served with Pizzaiolo pasta sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Breadsticks - $14: House made dough with whole milk mozzarella and seasoning, served with Pizzaiolo pasta sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Bread - $1.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Single Meatball - $3: Homemade hand-rolled garlicky meatball simmered in signature pasta sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Signature Salads
Made fresh to order with house made dressings
- House Salad - $10: Romaine, shredded carrots, grape tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, red onion, peppers, house-made lemon honey vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Salad - $12: Romaine, Kalamata olives, cucumber, pickled red onion, feta, grape tomato, house-made shallot-herb vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $9: Romaine, Rye crouton, parmesan, house-made Caesar dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Field Salad - $13: Baby spinach greens, sweet potato, bacon, candied walnuts, feta, buttermilk blue cheese dressing Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
House Specialties
- Pasta - $10: Choice of Ziti, Spaghetti, or Cheese Tortellini with marinara or meat sauce. Served with garlic bread Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mama’s Meatball Sub - $19: Homemade meatballs, signature sauce, American or Provolone cheese, baguette, mozzarella Available at: dinner, lunch
- All You Can Eat Slices - $13.49: Available Tuesdays 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM 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, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Specialty Pizzas
New York Style White Dough. 12-inch Gluten-Free available for +$4.00
- The White Stone (12") - $16: Whole milk mozzarella, fresh chopped garlic, parmesan, and ricotta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- The White Stone (16") - $24: Whole milk mozzarella, fresh chopped garlic, parmesan, and ricotta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Stone-Roni (12") - $18: Whole milk mozzarella, parmesan, ricotta, and pepperoni Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Stone Spinach (12") - $18: Whole milk mozzarella, parmesan, ricotta, baby spinach, fresh chopped garlic Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Porko (12") - $18: Whole milk mozzarella, pepperoni, Italian sausage, meatballs, and signature tomato sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Hawaiian (12") - $19: Whole milk mozzarella, thick cut pepperoni, pineapple, fresh jalapeno, and tomato sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Bronx (12") - $19: Whole milk mozzarella, pepperoni, Italian sausage, mushroom, Vidalia onions, green peppers, garlic, and tomato sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Vegetarian (12") - $19: Whole milk mozzarella, mushroom, Vidalia onions, green peppers, black olives, tomato, garlic and tomato sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Cannoli - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Cinna-Knots - $10 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Cecile's Cheesecake - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Diet Pepsi - $3.8 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Heart-Healthy, 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
- 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 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Pizzaiolo
- Is Pizzaiolo dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Pizzaiolo has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Salad, All You Can Eat Slices and Cinna-Knots.
- What can I eat at Pizzaiolo on a dairy-free diet?
- House Salad, All You Can Eat Slices and Cinna-Knots carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Pizzaiolo have vegan options?
- Yes. 2 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including All You Can Eat Slices and Seltzers.
- Is Pizzaiolo gluten-free?
- 3 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 Pizzaiolo?
- The Bronx (12"), at roughly 72.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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