I was with my wife and kids spending a night in Portland for a mini-vacation. They wanted pasta for dinner, I wanted good pizza. The Yelp reviews for this place seemed positive. The minute we walked in, the smell from their brick pizza oven confirmed we made the right choice. I got a sausage and garlic pizza, and it was one of the best pizzas I ever had. That's all I have to say. their pizza was great. The service was polite and attentive. read more

Did take out twice while staying in Portland. The first time it was pretty late but the pizza was delicious (don't have a photo unfortunately). The second time it was much earlier in the evening and unfortunately the dough was pretty undercooked, mainly where the crust was. But! The clam pizza was still so yummy it almost didn't matter. The staff were super friendly and nice. I'd definitely go back. read more

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Tastiest pizza in Portland! So glad we went with this choice they had so many intriguing topping options but ultimately the sausage and onion was the winner! Definitely want to try the margherita next time! Amazing service, thank you Kaelyn! Such comfy lighting and warm spaces! read more

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Amazing service. Sat with a group and one person didn't order food as they had already eaten prior and planned on splitting with others. Chef noticed this and gave a free slice of pizza. Don't see things like that everyday. 10/10 would recommend. read more

A Monday night when lots of places are closed, and a holiday, and in downtown Portland after 8pm; all things that could spell trouble when you're hungry! But we found Lazzari open, walked in and sat at the bar & ordered a wood-fired pizza with roasted pork, onions, yummy sauce and cheese. Jani was the bartender & was quick, pleasant & efficient. Two minor things: the crust got a bit more well-done than may have been necessary & the room was a bit chilly. read more

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Perfect late night spot. The food was amazing although the pizza and wings could've been better. The calamari was a hit every bite was juicy and crispy. The service was good too. read more

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We needed a late snack after getting in for our trip and this was one of the few options open past 12 on a Thursday night downtown. Not crowded but the pizza oven was going strong! We ordered the amatriciana pizza to split and it came out in less than 10 minutes. It was super delicious with a thin chewy crust and was the perfect size to share! The vibes are nice Italian restaurant with nice tables, real flowers but the music is very punk - fun vibe! If you are in need of some late night pizza I definitely recommend Lazzari. read more

Lazzari - Amatriciana - Bars Near Me - Portland, Maine

Late-night dining options in Portland are rare, so we were lucky to find Lazzari--open until 1:00 a.m.--and even luckier to snag on-street parking. The cozy, casual ambiance, understated Italian décor, and smell of wood-fired pizza won us over immediately. We stuck to the classics: a Margherita and a pepperoni pizza. The crust was perfectly fired--soft with crispy edges--and the fresh basil on the Margherita ensured flavor in every bite. The full bar offers a solid selection of local craft beers. The Allagash White Winter Ale was richer and fuller-bodied than the regular, perfect for a November night. Service was welcoming and prompt. read more

After my let down at Colettis Pizza Factory I needed to wash away the salt taste with a proper neapolitan style pie and I am so pumped that Lazzari was open before I ventured back to Jersey. Very cool spot with Brooklyn vibes. The pizza came out looking beautiful with fresh basil which I appreciate because sometimes the charred basil can be a bit bitter. Everything was good, I was pleased I just wish the dough had poofed a little more for the classic airy and light Neapolitan style crust but perhaps it was because I went in early in the day. Regardless, definitely worth giving it a shot. Thanks for restoring my faith in Maine pizza! read more

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We came here for some late night pizza, and the environment was very chill and great for conversation. We shared the mushroom pizza and the char on the crust was perfect! I thought the pizza itself could have used a bit more flavor, but overall, it was tasty. I appreciate the late night hours. read more

We love this place! By far one of our favorite pizza spots in the area. The wood fire oven pizza is always cooled to perfection. The service is always great and they are very helpful. The spot is fairly large, dark and plays great music. Perfect for a Friday/Saturday night. We got the Fried olives and ceaser salad. Two amazing starters from here. The olives come with a garlic aioli which matches perfectly! We got the pepperoni pizza with onions and the bolognese pizza. Both are perfect. The sauces are on point and the leoparding on the crust shows true effort into cooking these pizza. My personal favorite is the bolognese. The mix of the meat sauce with the crust and the cheese is something i would want to have every single day. They also have a pretty decent wine selection. Check this place out if you're able to. One of the best pizzas in Portland by far. You will not be disappointed. *this is only our opinion* read more

Lazzari - Pepperoni Pizza with onions - Bars Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Wow. My margherita pie, purchased as my consolation for waking up at 3a, had a superb crust. Thin and airy, lightly crisp, placed on a pad to help prevent sogginess, and not dense in the least. Gorgeous browning and charring, too. On a Friday night at 8p, absolute peak, takeout was still ready in 9 minutes. I'm on a solo weekend, though, and I would've really liked to soak in the ambiance. They wouldn't give tables to a solo diner, and when they offered the consolation of a bar seat, they seemed blissfully unaware that every one of them was taken. read more

Lazzari - Margherita Pizza - Bars Near Me - Portland, Maine

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I have been here a few times and overall it's just average. The service is okay but lots of times they seem like you are bothering them. The food is alright but overpriced. Drinks are also pricey. The pizza is a hit or miss. They do have a large bar and lots of seating and a couple TVs to watch sports. They also serve food late night so if you are looking for pizza late night this is a good spot. read more

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atmosphere was cute when we stopped by - it was also halloween so everything was in full swing. pizza was delicious, really really good flatbread style 10 in pizzas. my date and i split one but i think a hungry adult should feasibly order their own. the drinks were not very strong. the service was perfectly fine and everyone was friendly although we had 3 different servers in 25 minutes so it was a little hard to keep track of who to track down. a really nice spot, i will return read more

When you first walk in it has the ambience that you would expect from a late night pizza place and I mean that in all the best ways. The staff is super friendly, super accommodating, a joy to interact with. The pizzas are delicious and the ingredients are fresh. Everything that you would expect from a wood fire pizza. The crust is the perfect amount of chewy. I had the Amatriciana pizza. Unfortunately I was so hungry that I didn't have an opportunity to take a picture. read more

Everytime I come here it's a delight. Food is always great. The calzone is to die for. Brought my friend here for his birthday the other night he loved it. Bartender get props too she makes a mean mocktail. read more

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Unfortunately I was hangry and forgot to take photos of my food-but photos others have posted are pretty accurate. Pizza was very good-it is indeed that crispy chewy sourdough Neapolitan pizza which is very hard to find. Good wood fire taste. I wish the sauce was a little richer but that's just me nitpicking. Four stars because I do not at all recommend the Pot de Crème dessert. It was described as chocolate mousse with a peanut butter crumble. What I got was not that. The mousse was not a mousse at all but a grainy rather watery unset not good tasting chocolate. The topping was crushed M & M's which I had to scrape off because I have an allergy to food coloring. Just not good. Go for the pizza!! read more

My fiancee and I ended one of our first date-nights at Lazzari over six years ago. We've been back plenty of times to enjoy coffee and ice cream after a date night in Portland or to enjoy their full menu of pizza and other Italian-American staples. Service can be sometimes slow, as they could get busy and usually keep a relatively slim staff. But, be patient because flavors coming out of the kitchen and bar staff don't disappoint. read more

Wonderful take out service and great that it's a late-night option. Unfortunately the sauce is not tasty. The crust was good but the overall flavor of the pizza was not great. read more

Last night we stopped in at this pizza place around 10pm and it was such great service. The host was also the busser, the server and food runner. Honestly she was kill in it. She was wearing all those hats and with great service and timing. The bartender was also a big help to customer service as well, from what we noticed. They really handled the crowd great. Regarding the place, the vibe was cool, the food was so good! We were seated quickly and good food followed. We ordered a Cesar salad, fried olives (a first but soooo dang good), and shared the pepperoni pizza. The pizza was really good and fresh. Definitely hit the spot. Check them out when you can. read more

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A pretty average experience overall. Nice cozy vibe and fun trivia, pizza looked good but wasn't crispy really at all and had a somewhat odd flavor I couldn't place. Service was hit and miss throughout. read more

Some of the best pizza in Portland. Their apps are really good, we had the hot honey wings which were SPICY and so good. Their margherita pizza and regular pepperoni pizzas are amazing. Super fresh ingredients and we love their cocktails, too! read more

We popped in Lazzari after walking around downtown Portland for a bit. It was so cute inside and we sat by the window and people watched. The grapefruit spritz was so refreshing. Our server was quick and very nice. My boyfriend and I both got a slice. His cheese one was a little too toasted but still delicious. The veggie one was amazing and had the perfect kick from the banana peppers. It wasn't overly watery from the veggies too! It was the perfect afternoon snack in Portland. Definitely worth a visit! read more

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Excellent service and phenomenal food. A bit loud at night but worth it. A must try! Check it out! read more

Lazzari - Meatballs, Caesar salad and mushroom pizza. - Bars Near Me - Portland, Maine

My family and I had an amazing experience here while on vacation. The ambience was laid back and felt like an Italian diner. Staff was really nice and prompt. They have a great happy hour that includes a delicious aperol spritz. We loved the pizza and meatballs and Cesar salad! No complaints what so ever! read more

Lazzari - Bars Near Me - Portland, Maine

My wife and I stopped by for a dinner on a Tuesday night in late October. She ordered a specialty pizza with honey and pancetta. I had the small bites meatball dish. Pizza and meatballs were both excellent. We also ordered the house focaccia which was superb! Waiter was super cool which rounded out the experience. read more

Fun spot with great pizza, atmosphere and service. We stopped in for late night pizzas each of our three nights in Portland. Pizzas and calzones were terrific, and the bartender was wonderful. read more

What a great find for pizza. In town for my little sisters wedding and stopped by after wedding for some food. Great char on edges, sauces and ingredients were all top notch. Next time I'm in visiting my family I will definitely be back. read more

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This place is so delicious. We ordered the seasonal salad which I am still thinking about the the clam pizza which was fantastic. Service was excellent. Quality food and ingredients, great drinks too. read more

We had a great dinner here! We got the meatball appetizer to start the meatballs were so moist and not tough at all. We also got the calamari which was delicious. Then we split a clam pizza which was great. Service was nice and we had some wine for happy hour. I would definitely come back here for my Italian food fix. read more

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This is a pizza only review - I've been visiting them for years and the vibe is excellent but the pizza crust was very doughy and almost not cooked and I ended up putting the pie in the trash as it was pretty inedible - I love Neapolitan pizza and this is not it The other stuff at their restaurant is 4/5 but be cautious of the pizza read more

When Lazzari first opened in 2017, we were big fans. The cocktail program was creative and delicious, as was their menu. And honestly, over the first couple of years: both of those things only got better. They continued to add interesting options, continued to be a cool and welcoming space to hang out, and continued to have friendly and engaging staff. But as of the roaring 20's, Lazzari is not that place anymore. 1. They've changed the cocktail menu, and now it's kind of underwhelming. There's nothing here I couldn't get elsewhere. 2. They've changed the food menu, and now it too is kind of underwhelming. Also my calzones are always *very* bready. Like 2/3 dough: there was a giant slab of mozzarella directly in the center of it that slid out after cutting into the thing. Also recently I paid $2 extra for spinach (we joked about how there was more basil - three leaves - on top of the calzone then there was spinach inside it), and $3 extra for goat cheese (there was a tangy, watery substance under the slab of mozzarella, so I assume that was it). 3. Two drinks, two calzones: $60 before tip. 4. Finally, the seating. Those high tops are so uncomfortable. I don't know if the tables are too high and the chairs are too low (or maybe I'm just too short for them), but the only way we could sit to eat/drink was by hunching over our food the entire time. The booths are comfortable, but at our most recent outing here we were only allowed to sit at the high tops (...despite there being plenty of other options). Personally, my time with Lazzari is over. Thanks for the great memories, though! read more

Overall very solid place to grab a bite to eat in Portland. For a Sunday night dinner, I had the pepperoni pizza and fried zucchini. The fried zucchini comes with a homemade basil ranch dressing and it is absolutely amazing! The wood fired pizza is tasty. Mine was a little burnt on the side, but I didn't mind. The service is ok. Standard I'd say. Nothing that stood out. The lighting is low and the whole place has an orange glow... gives off a cozy fall vibe! The music was all 80s/90s/early 2000s jams. I was absolutely jamming, but the music was unnecessarily loud. They could have turned it down quite a bit and it still would have been easy to hear. Overall, not bad. Would return! read more

Lazzari - people sitting at tables in a restaurant - Bars Near Me - Portland, Maine

Rare are the times you sit down and get quickly welcomed with a menu, glass of water & friendly service as fast as you do Lazzari. A well oiled machine with clean glassware/taplines, cozy booths, sourdough delicious pizza, fried olives with anchovies, the best meatballs in town, food until 1a. You can count on consistency. Highly recommend. read more

Lazzari - Tom - Bars Near Me - Portland, Maine

My nose and ears love this place. The smell that comes out of the brick oven fills the room with an amazing combined scent of wood and baked bread. The infused liquors that sit upon the bar, not far for a shiny cappuccino machine, will have you intrigued and ready for a bevy. Both times I've stopped in, there has been modern unedited music that I actually enjoy, but I can't imagine a family having a seat, thinking they are going on for normal pizza lunch, and the "F bombs" start to penetrate their children's ears. There should be a warning of sort on the door. Again, I like that kind of music, but I've never heard it played nonchalantly in the afternoon at a pizza pub. Now for the food. We started with the suppli appetizer (fried risotto/mozzarella balls). The sauce was just okay and there were cool spots in the middle of the balls, indicating they could have used a few more seconds in the fryer. For pizza, we tried the margherita and the mushroom. The same red sauce from the suppli was used on the margherita and the basil was just a large pile of leaves thrown on top. If you wanted some with every bite you had to shred it up and spread it out on your own. The mushroom pizza had a porchini sauce, which we both preferred over the red. However, the ricotta and other toppings were thicker towards the middle, which left the dough to cook unevenly. The outer crust was perfect but under the toppings, the dough wasn't really cooked all the way through. In the end, we both left filled, but I do think there are other places in the area that offer better wood-oven pizza. read more

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What a great place. Big space, great food and great service. The pizza is on point. The bar service is fast. What else can you ask for 4.4/5

I wanted to like Lazzari, I really did. I expected a pizza place, but instead found myself in the Club Penguin Night Club. If I had wanted a late night club experience at 5pm on a Tuesday (which I do not), I would have gone to a bar, or somewhere else I could dance the night away. I wanted pizza, and instead found myself surrounded by exceedingly loud music enjoying a mediocre pizza within feet of an empty, checkered dance floor. Whatever the target audience for Lazzari, it is certainly not me. read more

it's okay. but if i'm paying $40 for a tiny personal pizza and small salad, it should be way better than okay. i would recommend 100 places over this one unless they cut prices by 25% read more

Lazzari is another GEM of a place for us night owls to enjoy. It's open until 1am AND has pizza. What else could you ask for? We swung by on our last night in Portland. It's conveniently located near a lot of other shit but is the only place in the vicinity that is still open late. It has an inviting ambiance from outside. Due to the sheer size of the place (it's huge), they are able to allow for patrons to socially distance easily. They sat us in one of the booths which was separated from the party in the adjacent booth by a tall plastic divider. We definitely were in our own little bubble. They also use the QR code system for their menu which, as I have said before, is the FUTURE OF MENU ORDERING. Unfortunately, they don't have the draughts on this menu so I had to squint over the heads of some other patrons at the bar to try to read it and they probably thought I was sketchily staring at them which was pointless anyway because I couldn't read shit. The waitress re-directed me to another menu that was behind me. The drink menu is appealing. Both Tina and I ordered their Chili Mango Lavender Lemonade because how could you NOT with chili mango tequila, lemon, lavender syrup, lavender bitters, and soda water. I was also intrigued by their Blackberry Basil Margarita and Double Espresso Martini. The lavender lemonade was absolutely delicious. They also have a lot of intriguing pizza options including the usual margherita, pepperoni, with some unique variations: brussels sprouts and panchetta and rocket (romato, garlic, oregano, arugula salad, pickled red onions). I ordered the classic margherita and Tina snagged their white clam pizza with clam sauce, pecorino, mozzarella, parsley, and lemon. The pizzas were exceptional. They were freshly baked in their wood fire pizza oven. I don't eat seafood but I tried a bit of Tina's clam and even I have to admit it was amazing. I wish the pizzas were larger or it if was more socially acceptable to order 3 for individual purposes. We had a long night ahead of us, AND I wanted to try some more of their delicious food, so we placed an order for their Caponata to go. We didn't get a chance to rip into this until the following morning but even so, it was delectable: grilled and crunch bread topped with ricotta, herbs, eggplant, red peppers, and capers. MMMMMM. This place is fantastic and I would highly recommend stopping by. read more

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Similar to other reviews, it felt like my friend & I were a bother to the staff. Walked in looking for my friend thinking she's arrived before me and the bartender was cranky and asked me to go back to the front and wait for staff (understandable, but could have done so in a kind way?). Person who helped me to a table and brought water did not say a word, no eye contact or acknowledgement. The waitress was good--kind and patient and responsive. We ordered two pizzas (10" each) and my friend ordered one drink. The bill with a reasonable/average tip was $70. Absurdly expensive given the size (small) and quality (OK, but nothing great) and the one drink--which was $14 for a minimal pour. Do yourself a favor: save your money and go somewhere with good service and better food. It's not worth it. read more