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.
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).
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.
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."
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).
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.
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.
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!"
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."
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.
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).
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.
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."
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).
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.
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.
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!"
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."
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.
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