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Readers' Choice: 20 Places For Maine's Best Pizza

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A few weeks back, we asked readers to tell us where to find Maine's best pizza. Responses came in from all over the state, with everything from bakeries to bars to high-end restaurants being recommended for their fine pies. We compiled them all into a map to assist you on your pizza journey. Please note that if an establishment made the map of iconic Maine pizza spots, we did not also include it on this map (so check that one too for great pizza). The list is in geographical order. Your favorite pizza not on the list? Let us know in the comments.


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Abbondante

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A reader says the "Caprichosa" (prosciutto, olives, egg, mushroom, tomato sauce) is a must-try.

Owens Farmhouse

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Keep it simple with the O-Man (tomato, basil, mozzarella) or get more adventurous with the Ewe & I (pork belly, egg, mushroom, olive, garlic, arugula).

Roma Pizza

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Declared by many to be the best pizza on OOB. It's available by the pie or by the slice.

Profenno's Pizzeria & Pub

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The dough is made from scratch daily and provides an excellent crisp and chewy crust. There are a multitude of toppings to choose from as well as specialty pies. Available in 10", 14" and 16" sizes.

158 Pickett St. Cafe

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Best known for its bagels, 158 is now serving fine pizzas on weekend evenings. Options include white clam, pork belly and truffled mushroom herb.

Standard Baking Co.

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The nationally acclaimed Old Port bakery does everything well, so it's no surprise the pizza is fantastic.

Leonardo's Pizza

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Lots of variety in dough, sauce and toppings and a focus on top-notch ingredients make this a delivery favorite in and around Portland.
Says a reader about this West End neighborhood pizzeria: "I like the fresh tasty dough that is brick fired to crispy perfection and tastefully topped with fresh ingredients."

Samuel's Bar And Grill

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These 10" pizzas use housemade, hand-stretched dough. The Samburger is the signature pie. Pizzas are half price on Monday and Tuesday nights, every night after 11 p.m. and Sundays all day (on premises only).

Bruno's

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Nearly everything is made from scratch at this North Deering Italian restaurant, including the 10" pizzas. Topping choices include all the usual suspects, plus items like house-cured pancetta.

Howie's Pub

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The individual-sized pizzas here are one of Portland's best-kept secrets. They are inexpensive to begin with, and are 2-for-1 on Monday nights. You can even order a pickle pie.

Tuscan Brick Oven Bistro

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Writes a reader, "The crust is perfection, in between thick and thin with the perfect char from the brick oven. Their cheese pizza called the Oh My Cheese, is just that! Everything is made from scratch and the topping combinations are amazing! Hands down the best pizza in Maine!"

New Gloucester Village Store

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An improbable location for great pizza, but ask anyone who's been and they'll tell you the brick oven pies are worth seeking out.

Flipside

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Pies come in three sizes, all the way up to 18". Ingredients are fresh, locally sourced and often organic.

Thorndike Creamery

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A reader says these NY-style slices are fantastic: "With kids I've eaten at my fair share of places, but the Creamery has, to us, the best thin slice in the Midcoast."
The acclaimed restaurant from James Beard award winner Melissa Kelly makes a mean pie. Says a reader: "Brick ovened, thin crusted goodness. The 'Josh Pie' is a particular favorite of mine."

Seabright

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This is what you get when a James Beard nominee (Brian Hill) opens a pizza place. It serves gourmet rectangular pies with inventive toppings. Reopens for the season on April 15.

Tinder Hearth

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Pizza is only available on Tuesdays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at this wood-fired bakery. Toppings change weekly (check Facebook) and are locally sourced.

Finelli New York Pizza

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A reader says these New York-style pies are the best around.

Tesoro's Pizzeria & Restaurant

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Many locals insist the New York-style pies are the best pizza in Bangor.

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Abbondante

A reader says the "Caprichosa" (prosciutto, olives, egg, mushroom, tomato sauce) is a must-try.

Owens Farmhouse

Keep it simple with the O-Man (tomato, basil, mozzarella) or get more adventurous with the Ewe & I (pork belly, egg, mushroom, olive, garlic, arugula).

Roma Pizza

Declared by many to be the best pizza on OOB. It's available by the pie or by the slice.

Profenno's Pizzeria & Pub

The dough is made from scratch daily and provides an excellent crisp and chewy crust. There are a multitude of toppings to choose from as well as specialty pies. Available in 10", 14" and 16" sizes.

158 Pickett St. Cafe

Best known for its bagels, 158 is now serving fine pizzas on weekend evenings. Options include white clam, pork belly and truffled mushroom herb.

Standard Baking Co.

The nationally acclaimed Old Port bakery does everything well, so it's no surprise the pizza is fantastic.

Leonardo's Pizza

Lots of variety in dough, sauce and toppings and a focus on top-notch ingredients make this a delivery favorite in and around Portland.

Bonobo

Says a reader about this West End neighborhood pizzeria: "I like the fresh tasty dough that is brick fired to crispy perfection and tastefully topped with fresh ingredients."

Samuel's Bar And Grill

These 10" pizzas use housemade, hand-stretched dough. The Samburger is the signature pie. Pizzas are half price on Monday and Tuesday nights, every night after 11 p.m. and Sundays all day (on premises only).

Bruno's

Nearly everything is made from scratch at this North Deering Italian restaurant, including the 10" pizzas. Topping choices include all the usual suspects, plus items like house-cured pancetta.

Howie's Pub

The individual-sized pizzas here are one of Portland's best-kept secrets. They are inexpensive to begin with, and are 2-for-1 on Monday nights. You can even order a pickle pie.

Tuscan Brick Oven Bistro

Writes a reader, "The crust is perfection, in between thick and thin with the perfect char from the brick oven. Their cheese pizza called the Oh My Cheese, is just that! Everything is made from scratch and the topping combinations are amazing! Hands down the best pizza in Maine!"

New Gloucester Village Store

An improbable location for great pizza, but ask anyone who's been and they'll tell you the brick oven pies are worth seeking out.

Flipside

Pies come in three sizes, all the way up to 18". Ingredients are fresh, locally sourced and often organic.

Thorndike Creamery

A reader says these NY-style slices are fantastic: "With kids I've eaten at my fair share of places, but the Creamery has, to us, the best thin slice in the Midcoast."

Primo

The acclaimed restaurant from James Beard award winner Melissa Kelly makes a mean pie. Says a reader: "Brick ovened, thin crusted goodness. The 'Josh Pie' is a particular favorite of mine."

Seabright

This is what you get when a James Beard nominee (Brian Hill) opens a pizza place. It serves gourmet rectangular pies with inventive toppings. Reopens for the season on April 15.

Tinder Hearth

Pizza is only available on Tuesdays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at this wood-fired bakery. Toppings change weekly (check Facebook) and are locally sourced.

Finelli New York Pizza

A reader says these New York-style pies are the best around.

Tesoro's Pizzeria & Restaurant

Many locals insist the New York-style pies are the best pizza in Bangor.