CHITTENDEN CouNTy «ITALIAN/PIzzERIA
Loretta’s Fine Italian Cuisine 44 Park St., Essex Junction, 8797777 n Closed: Sun., Mon.; Meal: D; full bar n gluten-free opts., outdoor seating, reserv. rec., vegan-friendly n Try the “Chicken Lenora,” veal scallopine, pasta and fresh seafood. Everything is fresh and made to order. $$
Marco’s Pizza 1301 Williston Rd., South Burlington, 658-5858 n Meals: L, D; beer & wine n delivery, veggie-friendly, tv n Hand-tossed pizza and homemade ciabatta bread are specialties at this quaint pizza parlor. $
Marco’s Pizza and Grill 4066 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, 985-9895 n Meals: L, D; beer & wine n delivery, veggie-friendly, wi-fi, tv n Comfy booths and sandwiches on homemade bread bring in the customers. There are 14 different kinds of slices, plus calzone and pasta specials. $
Mimmo’s Pizzeria
Papa Frank’s
Pizza on Earth
4 Carmichael St., Essex, 288-9494 n Meals: L, D; beer & wine n outdoor seating, veggie-friendly n Here you’ll find Italian classics such as pizza, pasta or the popular balsamic chicken salad. No lunch on Sunday. $
13 W. Center St., Winooski, 6552423 n Meals: L, D; beer & wine n veggie-friendly n This low-key, homey restaurant features photos of the owner’s Italian grandparents. The prices and portion sizes seem historic, too. $
1510 Hinesburg Rd., Charlotte, 425-2152 n Closed: Sun., Mon., Tues., Wed., Sat.; Meal: D n cash/check only, outdoor seating, seasonal, veggie-friendly n This farm-based pizzeria and bakery cooks up thincrust pies in an outdoor wood oven. Takeout only, but summer offers picnicking on the farm. $$
Mountain High Pizza Pie 249 Route 15, Jericho, 899-3718 n Meals: L, D n outdoor seating, vegan-friendly n What do “Mount Olympus,” “Mauna Loa” and the “Swiss Alps” have in common? They’re all specialty pies at this small pizzeria. $
New York Pizza Oven 795 W. Lakeshore Dr., Colchester, 658-0925 n Meals: L, D; beer & wine n delivery, vegan-friendly, wi-fi, tv n This pizzeria boasts high-end pies at affordable prices. Specialty pizzas are ever changing, but you can always count on homemade chocolate-chip cookies. $
Papa McKee’s 38 E. Main St., Richmond, 434-4002 n Meals: L, D; beer & wine n veganfriendly, wi-fi, tv n Customers hungry for specialty pizzas, pastas and salads enjoy the cozy atmosphere at this family-run resto. $
Pastabilities 4735 Williston Rd., Williston, 598-5513 n Closed: Sun., Mon., Tues., Wed., Sat.; Meals: L, D n veggie-friendly, wi-fi n All-natural pizzas and pastas from this factoryrestaurant can be made at home or eaten at the store. $
Pizza Putt 1205 Airport Pkwy., South Burlington, 862-7888 n Meals: L, D; beer & wine n veggie-friendly, games n Everything’s cooked fresh daily in this huge, family-friendly restaurant. Come in for homemade pizza, with or without laser tag. $
Pulcinella’s 100 Dorset St., South Burlington, 863-1000 n Meals: L, D; full bar n gluten-free opts., reserv. rec., veggie-friendly n Authentic Italian dishes, such as gnocchi, braciole and wedding soup, reign at this airy ristorante. The chef’s family recipes pepper the menu. No lunch on Monday. $$$