Bertucci’s wine selection is curated to work well with a variety of authentic Italian pasta and sauce preparations. We offer Prosecco, a sparkling white wine, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Chianti, Cabernet Sauvignon, and two delicious varieties of Sangria, which are especially ideal for the summer months. Make sure you enjoy a glass (or two!) of one of our special wines next time you visit us. We look forward to helping you have a meal to remember.
There are few things that go together better than wine and pasta, and although Bertucci’s can’t transport you to Europe, we do our best to bring authentic Italian dishes that you’ll love, paired with award-winning wines. In this guide, you’ll learn more about how to pair various Bertucci’s classic pasta dishes with wines from our list
Remember, if you ever have questions about pairings when you dine with us, simply speak to our wait staff. Any member of the team will be pleased to provide you with recommendations!

Wines That Complement Creamy Sauces

Most white wine selections work wonderfully with creamy white and cheese-based sauces.
Chardonnays have flavor profiles that range from clean and crisp to buttery, rich, and complex. Pinot Grigio is a lightly perfumed white with hints of fresh flavors like lime, lemon, or apple. Both are perfect for creamy pasta dishes like Baked Chicken Gratinati; Fettuccine Alfredo; or Rigatoni, Broccoli & Chicken. These wines are also a great choice for our Risotto Formaggi. If you are thinking of adding shrimp or other seafood to your pasta or risotto, then a Sauvignon Blanc, replete with grassy, herbal flavors, may be a refreshing alternative.
That said, you might also want to consider lighter red wines, such as a Pinot Noir, to accompany the above, especially if the sauce features hard cheeses, like Asiago and Pecorino Romano.

Wine & Red Sauces

Bertucci’s homemade Pomodoro sauce made with vine-ripened tomatoes tends to pair best with dry, medium-bodied red wines. There are a surprising number of red wines that fall into this category. Our featured Chianti selections are hearty and dry with a distinctive smooth texture and overtones of spice, raspberry, and licorice. Our Pomodoro-based meat sauce and our staple Polpette (meatballs) pair well with robust Cabernet Sauvignon, which is full-bodied and intense, with luscious cherry-currant flavors. Other Bertucci’s pasta dishes that pair well with rich reds are Rigatoni Abruzzi, Lasagna Rustica, and Four Cheese Ravioli with meat sauce.

Wine & Seafood

Because Italy is a Mediterranean nation, many traditional pasta dishes contain seafood, such as shrimp, scallops, mussels or lobster
Light to medium-bodied wines pair best with seafood-based pasta meals. Among the best choices to complement our Shrimp Rossini, Lobster Ravioli, and Scampi are Pinot Grigio or a rose Pinot Noir.
Ready to dine at Bertucci’s? Find a location near you and join us for an authentic Italian meal, paired with a delicious glass of wine.

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Express Lunch

The Bertucci’s team doesn’t think limited time for lunch should hinder you from enjoying a delicious meal. That’s why we invented our “Express Lunch” program. Anything you order from this offer’s specialty menu is guaranteed to be delivered to your table in 15 minutes, Monday-Friday until 3 PM. This delectable menu includes a variety of salads, mouth-watering piadas, and house favorites, such as grilled chicken with Tuscan vegetables. You’ll also be able to take advantage of all-you-can-eat insalata and our famous rolls. Next time you’re on your lunch break, don’t settle for a fast food chain. Let Bertucci’s take care of you instead!

Bertucci’s Mobile App

Anyone who has downloaded our mobile app to their iPhone or Android device will gain instant access to a host of benefits. You can, for instance, order and pay for to-go orders on your device, so all you have to do is pick them up when you arrive at the restaurant. You can also pay for dine-in meals at your table from the app. This is a great way to save time when you’re in a rush or split the bill between multiple parties!

Early Dining Dinner

If you’re looking for a way to enjoy dinner out without spending an arm and a leg or if you have small children who often get tired during evening meals, check out Bertucci’s “Early Dining Dinner” menu, which is available for dine-in patrons from 3-5 P.M., Monday-Friday. Meals start at just $9.99, so you don’t want to miss out!

Everyday Party Deal

From basketball to football to soccer, sports events are happening year-round. What better way to enjoy the game than with a brick oven pizza. Rather than spending time whipping up a feast for friends, call Bertucci’s anytime and place an order for carryout. Our unbelievable party pizza deals include two pizzas for just $23.99. Add on a fresh salad Tuscan wings (a game day favorite), meatball sliders and fresh baked cookies.

We hope this glimpse into Bertucci’s best deals has inspired you to come see us soon. We look forward to serving you and your loved ones.

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Our Kids Menu is Fantastic

For many families, the toughest part of going out to eat is finding somewhere everyone likes. The Bertucci’s team has put together an incredible kids menu, so you and your little ones will all leave satisfied. Each child’s meal includes a bottomless soft drink or juice and an ice cream for dessert. Furthermore, kids’ pizzas, like our classic pepperoni option, can be made with multigrain dough and pasta meals, such as our new cheese tortellini with tomato sauce can be served with whole wheat pasta.

Brick Oven Pizza is Great for Sharing 

Bertucci’s brick oven pizzas are one of the dishes that originally put us on the map and we’re still proud to serve them today. These pizzas, which are perfectly crispy and served hot from our brick oven, are ideal for an entire family to share. You can even order several smaller pizzas if you want to try a variety of topping combinations. The best part about our brick oven pizzas is that you can carry-out or dine-in, depending on your family’s needs on a particular evening.

Bertucci’s Sampler Has Something for Everyone

Even if your family struggles to agree on a starter you all love, the Bertucci’s sampler is sure to have something for even the pickiest members of your household. It includes Tuscan chicken wings, mozzarella fritta, and house-made meatballs served with fresh pomodoro sauce. We know you’ll return for this appetizer time and time again!

Cozy Atmosphere 

As we mentioned earlier, Bertucci’s knows how important family time is. All of our restaurants have a cozy atmosphere where you are sure to feel welcome, whether you stay a few minutes or a few hours. We encourage you to invite your loved ones, pull up a chair to one of our tables, and make memories.

• We’re glad you’re part of the extended Bertucci’s family and we are excited to see you soon!

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Pizza is the ideal meeting meal for a variety of reasons. Even if it’s never occurred to you to serve pizza for business-oriented occasions in the past, there’s no time like the present to make the switch. As you read on, you’ll discover exactly why pizza and meetings are the perfect pairing.

You can order numerous options: One of the biggest perks of choosing pizza for meetings is that you can get a wide variety of styles, including vegetarian options, gluten free options, and meat lovers’ options. This should cover just about everyone at your meeting. You can even ask ahead of time if any participants have specific dietary restrictions or allergies to make sure you order something for everyone.

It’s a grab-and-go meal: Pizza is one of the easiest foods to eat while multitasking. This makes it ideal for meetings. Your attendees will be able to enjoy their brick oven pizza without diverting their attention from the matter at hand. Sit-down lunches that require concentration aren’t a great choice for most meetings because they take time away from the actual purpose of the event.

It can be served any time of day: No matter what time of day you are hosting your next meeting, Bertucci’s can make pizzas that suit your needs. While many people choose pizza for lunch meetings, it can also make an excellent casual dinner or even breakfast, if toppings like ham and bacon are used. Simply let our staff know what your situation is, and we’ll work with you to create the perfect array of brick oven pizzas.

Cleanup is simple: After a meeting, the last thing you want to do is spend time picking up a mess. Pizza is a great option because the boxes can be tossed or recycled, and you can use foam or paper plates. No cutlery or china is called for!

Order a Brick Oven Pizza for Your Next Meeting

Bertucci’s takes pride in using fresh ingredients to make pizzas for all of our customers. We love catering meetings and we look forward to learning more about your next event so we can help you make it memorable and productive for everyone involved.

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What gluten-sensitive foods does Bertucci’s offer?

Bertucci’s has a number of gluten-sensitive dishes on our menu. To start, we recommend you try our generous Antipasto, which features oven-roasted eggplant, peppers, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, balsamic fig drizzle, Pecorino Romano, rosemary ham, salami, stuffed green olives, and grilled prosciutto rolled around mozzarella. The gluten-sensitive Antipasto is served without grilled focaccia, but you can request our gluten sensitive cauliflower-based flatbread basket instead.
Our Artichoke dip with gluten sensitive cauliflower-based flatbread is another great choice. You might also like Bertucci’s sausage soup, which is made using a traditional Italian recipe. This popular option is topped with a bit of fresh mozzarella cheese.
Bertucci’s is best known for brick oven pizza, and we don’t want those of you who have gluten sensitivities to miss out. That’s why we offer a gluten-free, cauliflower-based crust on which you can build your own signature pizza.
For entrees, you may wish to try pan sautéed mussels– Cozze in Padella – which are delicious AND gluten sensitive if served without grilled focaccia. Grilled Chicken Marengo and Grilled Chicken Marsala. are other great options.
Our fresh, unlimited Insalata is a salad comprised of mixed leaf greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, black olives, and Pecorino Romano. It’s another excellent gluten-sensitive selection. It can be topped with your choice of grilled chicken, shrimp, salmon, or steak.
You may have noticed that many items on Bertucci’s gluten sensitive menu actually feature “core menu” specialties, which are naturally without gluten. While on our regular menu, these items may be paired with gluten-containing foods, such accompaniments can often be omitted or substituted. You will find the suggested “tweaking” of regular menu items right in the descriptions following the items on the gluten-sensitive menu. For example, the description of the Grilled Chicken Marengo on the gluten-sensitive menu ends with the wording, “Order without focaccia,” and the Caesar Salad ends with the suggestion “Order without croutons.” Presto Change-O! The solution is often easy.
By the way, don’t worry if you have a sweet tooth don’t pass up our gluten-sensitive Flourless Chocolate Cake : memorable way to end a great meal!

Do you offer any gluten-free alcoholic beverages and desserts?

If you are looking to indulge a bit on your next night out, Bertucci’s has you covered. We offer Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Angry Orchard Hard Cider. And be sure to ask your waiter or waitress for more information about other gluten-free/sensitive adult drinks and desserts. As mentioned previously, we do our best to accommodate all dietary needs, so you should find that there is something that is perfect for you.
We look forward to seeing you at a Bertucci’s location soon!

DISCLAIMER:
We cook our gluten sensitive crust on a specially designated baking sheet. The crust never touches the floor of the oven where we cook all our regular pizzas. We also cut it with color coded pizza cutter used only for gluten sensitive pizzas.
Please do understand that we are a commercial kitchen and even with our best efforts, we cannot guarantee a complete lack of cross contact with gluten, soy, dairy, or other allergens that may be used in our kitchen. We follow our process as best we can, but mistakes can happen and cross contact can occur, even without human error.

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Buongiorno a tutti!

I am Rosario Del Nero, Bertucci’s Executive Chef.

I have spent the last few decades sharing my passion for great-tasting food with my family and friends at Bertucci’s, and now I am thrilled to join forces with Antinori—one of Italy’s premier winemakers—in bringing you signature food and wine experiences from the north, center, and south of the Italian peninsula.

Bertucci’s food culture is solidly rooted in the timeless art of brick-oven cooking. That’s why we are delighted to take you with us on a culinary “Tour of Italy” through the taste and textures of nine new iconic pizzas, paired perfectly with elite Italian wines from Antinori.

You will find that the deep aromas of cherry and plum of Prunotto’s Barbera are a perfect match for the rich and complex flavors of Northern Italy like prosciutto, preserved figs and Gorgonzola. Santa Cristina Chianti Superiore and Antinori’s legendary Chianti Classico from Tuscany complement our handcrafted polpette and fire-roasted zucchini. The bold flavors of Tomaresca’s Apulian wine Neprica match the robust spices of our Calabrese sausage pizza. For Venetian shrimp or luscious burrata cheese, Antinori’s Tuscan White Blend is pure magic!

We at Bertucci’s are as passionate about food as Antinori is about wine.

Buon appetito!

~Rosario

From Northern Italy:

Fig-Prosciutto-Zola Pizza – The foundation of this pizza is a combination of Pecorino Romano and Gorgonzola cheese mixed with fresh cream and fig preserves. After the pizza is baked, we immediately top it with thinly sliced Italian prosciutto and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.

Shrimp Bella Venezia Pizza – Inspired by the waterways of Venice, this pizza features a base of mozzarella and Pecorino Romano with lemon pepper cream and is finished with shrimp and marinated plum tomatoes. If you’re a seafood-lover looking for a unique take on our classic brick oven pizza, this is the choice for you!

Chicken Marengo Pizza – This savory pizza features a traditional homemade tomato sauce with mozzarella and Pecorino Romano cheeses. It is topped with roasted sweet peppers and chicken marinated with fresh Italian herbs and spices.

From Central Italy:

Fire-Roasted Zucchini Pizza – This vegetarian brick oven pizza features cream sauce and our signature blend of mozzarella and Pecorino Romano cheeses. Topped with fire-roasted zucchini and fragrant fresh basil. Vegetarians take note: this pizza is deliziosa!

Tucci Polpette Pizza – This pizza showcases our exclusive hand-rolled meatballs. Other toppings include carefully-sourced plum tomatoes, fire-roasted mushrooms, onions and peppers. After baking, the pizza is topped with freshly shaved Pecorino Romano and a sprinkling of fresh parsley. If you enjoy robust flavors, the Tucci Polpette pizza is for you.

Quattro Formaggi Pizza – “Quattro formaggi” means “four cheeses” in Italian, making this vegetarian pizza the ideal choice for anyone who loves cheese. Featuring Pecorino Romano, Asiago, mozzarella, provolone, and ricotta and seasoned with fresh oregano, this option packs a flavorful punch.

From Southern Italy:

Burrata Bruschetta Pizza – Another vegetarian pizza, this one features a blend of Pecorino Romano, mozzarella and basil pesto. After it is baked, we top it with marinated diced plum tomatoes, large pieces of creamy burrata cheese and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.

Spicy Calabrese Pizza – This pizza features many classic Italian flavors: Homemade meat sauce, Pecorino Romano, fresh mozzarella and deliciously seasoned Italian sausage, cherry peppers, and fresh oregano.

Melanzana Pizza – Melanzana means eggplant in Italian. This Sicilian-inspired pizza features our signature plum tomato sauce, Pecorino Romano and fresh mozzarella. It is topped with fire-roasted eggplant and redolent fresh oregano leaves.

Visit Bertucci’s for Delicious Brick Oven Pizza:

When you choose to join Bertucci’s for our “Tour of Italy,” you will not only be able to enjoy one of our special individual brick oven pizzas, but an appetizer and a dessert as well. Choose from our Burrata and Prosciutto with Grilled Focaccia or our Goat Cheese Dip with flatbread triangles: both are great beginnings to your meal and our brand-new Sicilian Mini Cannoli Trio will help you end your evening on a high note.

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A Wide Variety of Pizza Toppings

There are dozens of different kinds of pizzas, which means we can satisfy any type of palate. It’s important to us that your dietary needs are met. As such, we offer dairy-free pizzas, gluten-sensitive options, vegan pizza as well as accommodations for different food allergies. At Bertucci’s, we make our brick oven pizzas with only the freshest ingredients, so you can pick and choose what works for you or those you’re dining with. Make half the pizza pepperoni and the other half cheese, or opt for one of our signature brick oven pizzas on multigrain dough. There are so many pizzabilities!
Why Bertucci’s brick oven pizza is a great choice for any occasion:

• Homemade award-winning pizza dough. Voted “Best of Boston” several times since Bertucci’s first opened more than three decades ago!!
• Our dough is handmade and slowly matured in a controlled environment for 36 to 48 hours to achieve the perfect texture and unmatched flavor.
• Pizza dough is hand-stretched and topped to order.
• We top our classic Margherita pizza (and all tomato-based pizzas) with our own crushed tomatoes.
• Our pizzas are cooked at very high temperatures in a blazing hot brick oven.
• Every pizza is a unique masterpiece.
• We top our pizzas with a roasted black olive, which symbolizes our seal of approval!
• Chef Rosario goes to California every summer to personally supervise the picking and packing of our tomatoes, which are grown by family farmers specifically for us.
• Our vegetables are fire-roasted in our brick ovens to maximize their flavor.
• We also have an amazing variety of cheeses from Pecorino Romano, to fresh “fior di latte” mozzarella and luscious Burrata!

Party Size Pizzas Available

A pizza can feed two or twenty people, making it ideal for any dining situation. If you’re having a date night in, you can order a single large brick oven pizza, or if you need to feed dozens, we can make that happen too. Just let us know how many people you’re serving, and we’ll make enough pizza to meet your needs. We even offer catering services, so you can reserve your food in advance, freeing you up to focus on other details on the day of a big event.

An Affordable Dinner Option

Even the most high-quality pizzas tend to be budget-friendly compared to other food options. If you’re a coach wanting to treat your team, a brick oven pizza from Bertucci’s is the way to go. Additionally, we have special team packages and can help you feed a hungry horde any day of the year. During game day or for a large celebration, stop in or order online from our party menu.

Pizzas are Perfect for Both Casual & Formal Occasions

Although pizza has an ultra-casual reputation, gourmet brick oven varieties are easy to serve at more formal occasions as well. Tell us what type of event you’re preparing for and we’ll develop a pizza menu that is perfect. From rehearsal dinners to office meetings, pizza can be dressed up or down!

Next time you’re debating what to serve, remember Bertucci’s. Our delicious, freshly made pizzas are real crowd-pleasers and our courteous, professional staff will work with you to make sure your order is perfect every time. Find a location near you or visit us at Bertuccis.com!

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Just about every town in Italy has a brick oven pizzeria and Italians grow up cherishing the wood-fire taste. Brick ovens have been used in the Mediterranean and other parts of the world for centuries. They are built with special bricks that store the heat released by flames and then release this heat in an intense and consistent way.

The brick ovens that are the heart of every Bertucci’s are inspired by ancient technology!
A pizza in a brick oven is fed right onto the hot bricks. This floor of the oven contains “bottom heat” and it cooks the crust evenly. The “top” heat is created by the embers and flames. It is this heat that gives the crust and any toppings a golden brown finish.

Pizzas Cook More Evenly

Brick ovens, which are typically heated by wood fires, get hot evenly and hold heat extremely well. In conventional ovens, some spots are usually markedly warmer than others. Furthermore, because brick ovens are continually warmed by flames throughout the baking process, pizzas are able to cook evenly, so no areas end up more cooked than others.

Pizzas Cook Faster

Because brick ovens are very dense, and it is difficult for heat to escape, pizzas cook quite quickly; there is virtually no wait time between taking one pizza out and putting the next one in. This is good for both restaurants and guests! Our quick service is just one of the reasons clients love Bertucci’s, but what they often don’t know is that they can thank our brick ovens for our speed. Faster cooking “locks” in the flavors without drying the pizza. The result is a delicate balance between crispy and juicy toppings.

Pizzas are Crispier

The radiant heat emitted on the inside of brick ovens causes pizzas to become crispy quickly, eliminating excess moisture in the dough. This isn’t the case in conventional ovens, where certain portions of the crust may become soggy and limp. Bertucci’s believes that brick oven baked pizza crust is the best there is, so it’s what we serve our customers every single day.

Pizzas Have a One-of-a-Kind Taste

Brick oven pizzas have a flavor that simply can’t be replicated via any other baking method. Their smoky taste is strictly a byproduct of how they are made. This is one of the things that truly sets brick oven pizzas apart from any other baked products. The entire Bertucci’s team is passionate about our craft. Our pizzas are an art form to us, and we take great pride in delivering quality meals to families day after day, year after year, and generation after generation. We look forward to serving you and yours soon!

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