Paesano's Pizza Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Paesano's Pizza, a beloved fixture of Traverse City since the 1980s. Located at 447 E Front St, this family-owned establishment offers a cozy and nostalgic atmosphere reminiscent of classic pizza shops. The menu is a treasure trove for pizza lovers, featuring everything from cheesy thin-crust to hearty Chicago-style deep dish.
- Signature Dishes: Indulge in their generously topped pizzas, with a special mention to the double cheese and pepperoni for an unforgettable cheese pull. Their breadsticks are renowned for being enormous and soft, perfect for dipping!
- Affordability: With weekday lunch specials that include a slice, two breadsticks, and a drink for just $5, it's hard to beat the value.
- Atmosphere: Friendly service and a welcoming vibe make it a destination for locals and visitors alike.
Whether you're dining in or grabbing a slice to go, Paesano's Pizza is a must-visit for any pizza enthusiast!
Lunch Specials - Slices
Pepperoni
Pizza Bianco Mediterranean (16")
Hand-tossed dough brushed with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, provincial herbs, topped with a creamy blend of mozzarella, Asiago and Fontinella cheeses, Kalamata olives and artichoke hearts.
Chicken Barbecue (16")
Paesano's perfect hand-tossed crust, smothered with sweet and tangy BBQ sauce, 100% mozzarella cheese, chicken, crispy bacon, red onions and Cheddar cheese.
Veggie (16")
Hand-tossed crust, covered with our signature sauce,100% mozzarella cheese, fresh mushrooms, black olives, sweet onion, green peppers, and fresh ripe tomatoes.
Pizza Bianco Mediterranean (14")
Hand-tossed dough brushed with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, provincial herbs, topped with a creamy blend of mozzarella, Asiago and Fontinella cheeses, Kalamata olives and artichoke hearts.
Meat Bomb (18")
Hand-tossed crust, covered with our signature sauce, 100% mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, ham, lean ground beef, Italian sausage, and crispy bacon.
Veggie (18")
Hand-tossed crust, covered with our signature sauce,100% mozzarella cheese, fresh mushrooms, black olives, sweet onion, green peppers, and fresh ripe tomatoes.
Supreme (10")
Our famous hand-tossed crust, smothered with made from scratch sauce, 100% mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, ham, fresh mushrooms, green peppers, sweet onions, and black ripe olives.
Meat Bomb (16")
Hand-tossed crust, covered with our signature sauce, 100% mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, ham, lean ground beef, Italian sausage, and crispy bacon.
Supreme (14")
Our famous hand-tossed crust, smothered with made from scratch sauce, 100% mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, ham, fresh mushrooms, green peppers, sweet onions, and black ripe olives.
Pesto-Spinach (10")
Hand-tossed crust. Classic Italian basil pesto, 100% mozzarella cheese, fresh baby spinach, and tomato slices.
Pesto-Spinach (18")
Hand-tossed crust. Classic Italian basil pesto, 100% mozzarella cheese, fresh baby spinach, and tomato slices.
Supreme (18")
Our famous hand-tossed crust, smothered with made from scratch sauce, 100% mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, ham, fresh mushrooms, green peppers, sweet onions, and black ripe olives.
Chicken Barbecue (10")
Paesano's perfect hand-tossed crust, smothered with sweet and tangy BBQ sauce, 100% mozzarella cheese, chicken, crispy bacon, red onions and Cheddar cheese.
Chicken Barbecue (18")
Paesano's perfect hand-tossed crust, smothered with sweet and tangy BBQ sauce, 100% mozzarella cheese, chicken, crispy bacon, red onions and Cheddar cheese.
Chicago Special
Paesano's perfect hand-tossed thick dough, overloaded with mozzarella cheese, spicy pepperoni, Italian sausage, fresh mushrooms, green bell peppers and sweet onions. All covered with crushed tomatoes, "Top secret" seasonings, more mozzarella cheese and finished with Parmesan cheese.
Chicken Barbecue (14")
Paesano's perfect hand-tossed crust, smothered with sweet and tangy BBQ sauce, 100% mozzarella cheese, chicken, crispy bacon, red onions and Cheddar cheese.
Pesto-Spinach (16")
Hand-tossed crust. Classic Italian basil pesto, 100% mozzarella cheese, fresh baby spinach, and tomato slices.
Veggie (10")
Hand-tossed crust, covered with our signature sauce,100% mozzarella cheese, fresh mushrooms, black olives, sweet onion, green peppers, and fresh ripe tomatoes.
Meat Bomb (10")
Hand-tossed crust, covered with our signature sauce, 100% mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, ham, lean ground beef, Italian sausage, and crispy bacon.
Pesto-Spinach (14")
Hand-tossed crust. Classic Italian basil pesto, 100% mozzarella cheese, fresh baby spinach, and tomato slices.
Pizza Bianco Mediterranean (18")
Hand-tossed dough brushed with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, provincial herbs, topped with a creamy blend of mozzarella, Asiago and Fontinella cheeses, Kalamata olives and artichoke hearts.
Veggie (14")
Hand-tossed crust, covered with our signature sauce,100% mozzarella cheese, fresh mushrooms, black olives, sweet onion, green peppers, and fresh ripe tomatoes.
Meat Bomb (14")
Hand-tossed crust, covered with our signature sauce, 100% mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, ham, lean ground beef, Italian sausage, and crispy bacon.
Pizza Bianco Mediterranean (10")
Hand-tossed dough brushed with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, provincial herbs, topped with a creamy blend of mozzarella, Asiago and Fontinella cheeses, Kalamata olives and artichoke hearts.
Supreme (16")
Our famous hand-tossed crust, smothered with made from scratch sauce, 100% mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, ham, fresh mushrooms, green peppers, sweet onions, and black ripe olives.
Specialty Pizzas
Appetizers
Paesano Bread
Our 10 pizza dough covered with a blend of mozzarella and Cheddar cheeses, baked until the cheese is bubbly, brushed with our seasoned garlic butter, dusted with Parmesan cheese, and served with marinara sauce.
Garlic Bread
Fresh, locally made sub bun sliced in half with each side covered with garlic butter, baked just right. Served with side of marinara.
Garlic Bread With Cheese
Fresh, baked locally made sub bun sliced in half with each side spread with garlic butter, and piled high with mozzarella cheese. Baked just right. Served with side of marinara.
Bread Sticks
Baked fresh per order, brushed with seasoned garlic butter, dusted with Parmesan cheese, and served with side of marinara.
Breadsticks
Baked fresh per order, brushed with seasoned garlic butter, dusted with Parmesan cheese, and served with side of marinara.
Chicago Style (16")
Gourmet pizza. No pizza sauce, thick hand-tossed crust overloaded with mozzarella cheese, your choice of toppings, all covered with crushed tomatoes, "Top secret" seasonings, more mozzarella cheese and dusted with Parmesan cheese. Cheese & sauce.
Hand Tossed (18")
Always an excellent choice. Simply classic, not too thin, not too thick, just right. Sauce & cheese.
Pizza Bianco Mediterranean (18")
With Kalamata olives and artichoke hearts.
Hand Tossed (16")
Always an excellent choice. Simply classic, not too thin, not too thick, just right. Sauce & cheese.
Pizza Bianco - Olive Oil, Herb & Cheese (14")
White pizza with a Mediterranean flair. Our perfect crust brushed with extra virgin olive oil, chopped garlic and provincial herbs. Topped with a creamy blend of mozzarella, Asiago and Fontinella cheeses.
Pizza Bianco - Olive Oil, Herb & Cheese (16")
White pizza with a Mediterranean flair. Our perfect crust brushed with extra virgin olive oil, chopped garlic and provincial herbs. Topped with a creamy blend of mozzarella, Asiago and Fontinella cheeses.
Pizza Bianco - Olive Oil, Herb & Cheese (10")
White pizza with a Mediterranean flair. Our perfect crust brushed with extra virgin olive oil, chopped garlic and provincial herbs. Topped with a creamy blend of mozzarella, Asiago and Fontinella cheeses.
Chicago Style (14")
Gourmet pizza. No pizza sauce, thick hand-tossed crust overloaded with mozzarella cheese, your choice of toppings, all covered with crushed tomatoes, "Top secret" seasonings, more mozzarella cheese and dusted with Parmesan cheese. Cheese & sauce.
Hand Tossed (10")
Always an excellent choice. Simply classic, not too thin, not too thick, just right. Sauce & cheese.
Deep Dish (12")
Paesano's perfect crust baked in an extra deep pan. Thicker crust, extra cheese and more toppings than our traditional pizza. Sauce & cheese.
Pizza Bianco Mediterranean (16")
With Kalamata olives and artichoke hearts.
Deep Dish (16")
Paesano's perfect crust baked in an extra deep pan. Thicker crust, extra cheese and more toppings than our traditional pizza. Sauce & cheese.
Pizza Bianco Mediterranean (10")
With Kalamata olives and artichoke hearts.
Pizza Bianco - Olive Oil, Herb & Cheese (18")
White pizza with a Mediterranean flair. Our perfect crust brushed with extra virgin olive oil, chopped garlic and provincial herbs. Topped with a creamy blend of mozzarella, Asiago and Fontinella cheeses.
Pizza Bianco Mediterranean (14")
With Kalamata olives and artichoke hearts.
Deep Dish (14")
Paesano's perfect crust baked in an extra deep pan. Thicker crust, extra cheese and more toppings than our traditional pizza. Sauce & cheese.
Hand Tossed (14")
Always an excellent choice. Simply classic, not too thin, not too thick, just right. Sauce & cheese.
Build Your Own Pizza
Submarines
Pizza
Loaded with spicy pepperoni, ham, fresh mushrooms, mounds of mozzarella cheese smothered with our own pizza sauce. Oven baked to perfection.
Italian
Packed with hard salami, sliced ham, provolone cheese, lettuce, sliced tomatoes. Served with our own classic Italian dressing. Oven baked or cold if you prefer.
Mexican
Filled with south of the border seasoned ground beef, mozzarella cheese, lettuce, tomato, Cheddar cheese, sliced banana peppers. Oven baked and served with side of buttermilk ranch.
Veggie
Healthy amounts of fresh mushrooms, sweet onions, green bell peppers, black olives, provolone cheese, lettuce, fresh tomatoes, and our own Italian dressing. Oven baked.
Ham
Sliced ham, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato. Served with your choice of dressing. Oven baked or cold.
Turkey
Top grade turkey breast, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato and your choice of buttermilk ranch, mayo, mustard, or our Italian dressing. Oven baked.
Huge Slice Of Pepperoni Pizza, 2 Of Our Famous Breadsticks And A 16 Oz Fountain Drink
Lunch Specials - Slice Combos
Sides
Side Of Marinara
A cup of marinara on the side.
Side Of Ranch
A cup of ranch on the side.
Antipasto
Crisp lettuce, generous amounts of hard salami, pepperoni, green bell peppers, fresh ripe tomatoes, mild Cheddar cheese, black olives, Parmesan cheese. Served with our own classic Italian dressing. Onion and banana peppers available upon request.
House
Crisp lettuce,green bell peppers, fresh ripe tomatoes. Served with buttermilk ranch or Paesano's Italian dressing.
Chef
Crisp lettuce, generous amounts of turkey breast, ham, fresh ripe tomatoes, green bell peppers, and mozzarella cheese. Served with buttermilk ranch or our house-made Italian dressing.
Greek
Spring mix greens, sliced beets, banana peppers, sliced red onions, crisp cucumber, feta cheese and Kalamata olives. Served with our famous house-made Italian dressing.