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, 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
Currently closed
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, 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, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Bread - $1.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, 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, 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, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $9: Romaine, Rye crouton, parmesan, house-made Caesar dressing Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Field Salad - $13: Baby spinach greens, sweet potato, bacon, candied walnuts, feta, buttermilk blue cheese dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
House Specialties
- Pasta - $10: Choice of Ziti, Spaghetti, or Cheese Tortellini with marinara or meat sauce. Served with garlic bread 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, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-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, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- The White Stone (16") - $24: Whole milk mozzarella, fresh chopped garlic, parmesan, and ricotta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Stone-Roni (12") - $18: Whole milk mozzarella, parmesan, ricotta, and pepperoni Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Stone Spinach (12") - $18: Whole milk mozzarella, parmesan, ricotta, baby spinach, fresh chopped garlic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Porko (12") - $18: Whole milk mozzarella, pepperoni, Italian sausage, meatballs, and signature tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein 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 Dietary tags: High-Protein 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, Pescatarian, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Cannoli - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Cinna-Knots - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Cecile's Cheesecake - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Diet Pepsi - $3.8 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, 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
- 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, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
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