Mater's Pizza & Pasta Emporium Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Mater's Pizza & Pasta Emporium, a beloved culinary gem located at 329 Locust St, Gadsden, AL. Our menu is a delightful fusion of classic Italian flavors, featuring an array of scrumptious pizzas and hearty pasta dishes. Each pizza, from the signature Better Boy loaded with toppings to the sweet and savory Aloha with ham and pineapple, is crafted with care and baked to perfection.
For salad lovers, we offer generous portions of fresh, vibrant salads like the Large Chef Salad and Grilled Chicken Salad, complemented by a selection of dressings to match your palate.
To quench your thirst, enjoy our range of beverages including refreshing sodas and aromatic coffee. Customers rave about our outstanding service and warm atmosphere, making Mater's a favorite spot for a meal with family or friends. Come savor the experience!
Salads
Large Greek Salad
Greek salad mix with olives, feta, cucumbers, tomatoes. Choice of small or large. Dressing options include ranch, lite ranch, Italian, honey mustard, bleu cheese, French, thousand island, or undressed.
Small Greek Salad
Greek salad mix with olives, feta, cucumbers, tomatoes. Choice of small or large. Dressing options include ranch, lite ranch, Italian, honey mustard, bleu cheese, French, thousand island, or undressed.
Small Chef Salad
Chef salad with your choice of size and dressing options, including Thousand Island, French, Bleu Cheese, Honey Mustard, Italian, Lite Ranch, Ranch, or no dressing.
Large Chef Salad
Chef salad with your choice of size and dressing options, including Thousand Island, French, Bleu Cheese, Honey Mustard, Italian, Lite Ranch, Ranch, or no dressing.
Small Grilled Chicken Salad
Grilled chicken atop mixed greens. Choice of small or large size. Dressings: Thousand Island, French, Bleu Cheese, Honey Mustard, Italian, Lite Ranch, Ranch, or none.
Tossed Salad
Mixed greens with choice of dressing: thousand island, french, bleu cheese, honey mustard, italian, lite ranch, ranch, or no dressing
Large Grilled Chicken Salad
Grilled chicken atop mixed greens. Choice of small or large size. Dressings: Thousand Island, French, Bleu Cheese, Honey Mustard, Italian, Lite Ranch, Ranch, or none.
Mater's Spaghetti
Our house-made tomato basil sauce made with ground beef, onions, mushrooms, peppers, spices, and topped with three cheeses.
Manicotti
A deliciously seasoned blend of ricotta and parmesan cheeses & herbs wrapped in manicotti shells. Covered with your choice of marinara, matter's sauce, or alfredo & topped with three cheeses.
Spaghetti Marinara
Our pasta sauce is made from fresh tomatoes, sauteed onion, olive oil, and spices, and topped with three cheeses.
Fettuccine Alfredo
Our house-made cream sauce with imported cheeses on fantoccini.
Lasagna
Prepared with our house-made mater's sauce, five cheeses, ground beef, and topped with cheese.
Eggplant Parmesan
Breaded eggplant on vermicelli, covered with marinara sauce and topped with cheese.
Chicken Parmesan
Breaded chicken on vermicelli, covered with marinara sauce and topped with cheese.
Pastas
Pizzas
Create Your Own (10")
Cauliflower crust is available in 10" size only.
Tomate Pizza (8")
Ground beef, onions, salsa, and cheese, topped with lettuce, Cheddar cheese, and tomatoes. Requires extra cooking time.
Field Hand Pizza (10")
Ground beef, pepperoni, onions, pepperoncini peppers, and extra cheese.
Better Girl Pizza (8")
Pepperoni, Canadian bacon, mushrooms, onions, green peppers, black olives, pepperoncini peppers, and extra cheese.
Burpee Pizza (12")
Mushrooms, black olives, green peppers, onions, and extra cheese.
Tomate Pizza (10")
Ground beef, onions, salsa, and cheese, topped with lettuce, Cheddar cheese, and tomatoes. Requires extra cooking time.
Field Hand Pizza (16")
Ground beef, pepperoni, onions, pepperoncini peppers, and extra cheese.
Aloha Pizza (12")
Ham, pineapple, and extra cheese.
Better Boy Pizza (16")
Pepperoni, Italian sausage, ground beef, ham, mushrooms, onions, green peppers, black olives, and extra cheese.
Beef Steak Pizza (10")
Steak strips, mushrooms, onions, gravy, and extra cheese. Requires extra cooking time.
Beef Steak Pizza (12")
Steak strips, mushrooms, onions, gravy, and extra cheese. Requires extra cooking time.
Better Boy Pizza (12")
Pepperoni, Italian sausage, ground beef, ham, mushrooms, onions, green peppers, black olives, and extra cheese.
BBQ Pizza (10")
BBQ pulled pork, BBQ sauce, and extra cheese.
Beef Steak Pizza (16")
Steak strips, mushrooms, onions, gravy, and extra cheese. Requires extra cooking time.
Burpee Pizza (10")
Mushrooms, black olives, green peppers, onions, and extra cheese.
Roma Pizza (10")
Bacon, spinach, fire-roasted tomatoes, kalamata olives, and shredded parmesan cheese.
Better Girl Pizza (16")
Pepperoni, Canadian bacon, mushrooms, onions, green peppers, black olives, pepperoncini peppers, and extra cheese.
Tomate Pizza (16")
Ground beef, onions, salsa, and cheese, topped with lettuce, Cheddar cheese, and tomatoes. Requires extra cooking time.
Aloha Pizza (16")
Ham, pineapple, and extra cheese.
Pesto Pizza (16")
Pesto sauce, cheese, diced tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and mushrooms.
Better Girl Pizza (10")
Pepperoni, Canadian bacon, mushrooms, onions, green peppers, black olives, pepperoncini peppers, and extra cheese.
Roma Pizza (8")
Bacon, spinach, fire-roasted tomatoes, kalamata olives, and shredded parmesan cheese.
BBQ Pizza (12")
BBQ pulled pork, BBQ sauce, and extra cheese.
Celebrity Pizza (10")
Chicken, spinach, goat cheese, and dried cranberries on a thin crust.
Better Boy Pizza (8")
Pepperoni, Italian sausage, ground beef, ham, mushrooms, onions, green peppers, black olives, and extra cheese.
Pesto Pizza (8")
Pesto sauce, cheese, diced tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and mushrooms.
Aloha Pizza (10")
Ham, pineapple, and extra cheese.
Create Your Own (16")
Cauliflower crust is available in 10" size only.
BBQ Pizza (16")
BBQ pulled pork, BBQ sauce, and extra cheese.
Pesto Pizza (10")
Pesto sauce, cheese, diced tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and mushrooms.
Aloha Pizza (8")
Ham, pineapple, and extra cheese.
Spaghetti Pizza (16")
Noodles, mater's spaghetti sauce, and extra cheese. Requires extra cooking time.
Pesto Pizza (12")
Pesto sauce, cheese, diced tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and mushrooms.
Burpee Pizza (8")
Mushrooms, black olives, green peppers, onions, and extra cheese.
Celebrity Pizza (16")
Chicken, spinach, goat cheese, and dried cranberries on a thin crust.
Create Your Own (12")
Cauliflower crust is available in 10" size only.
Celebrity Pizza (12")
Chicken, spinach, goat cheese, and dried cranberries on a thin crust.
Better Boy Pizza (10")
Pepperoni, Italian sausage, ground beef, ham, mushrooms, onions, green peppers, black olives, and extra cheese.
Create Your Own (8")
Cauliflower crust is available in 10" size only
Field Hand Pizza (12")
Ground beef, pepperoni, onions, pepperoncini peppers, and extra cheese.
Spaghetti Pizza (8")
Noodles, mater's spaghetti sauce, and extra cheese. Requires extra cooking time.
Field Hand Pizza (8")
Ground beef, pepperoni, onions, pepperoncini peppers, and extra cheese.
Beef Steak Pizza (8")
Steak strips, mushrooms, onions, gravy, and extra cheese. Requires extra cooking time.
Celebrity Pizza (8")
Chicken, spinach, goat cheese, and dried cranberries on a thin crust.
BBQ Pizza (8")
BBQ pulled pork, BBQ sauce, and extra cheese.
Roma Pizza (16")
Bacon, spinach, fire-roasted tomatoes, kalamata olives, and shredded parmesan cheese.
Burpee Pizza (16")
Mushrooms, black olives, green peppers, onions, and extra cheese.
Better Girl Pizza (12")
Pepperoni, Canadian bacon, mushrooms, onions, green peppers, black olives, pepperoncini peppers, and extra cheese.
Spaghetti Pizza (10")
Noodles, mater's spaghetti sauce, and extra cheese. Requires extra cooking time.
Spaghetti Pizza (12")
Noodles, mater's spaghetti sauce, and extra cheese. Requires extra cooking time.
Tomate Pizza (12")
Ground beef, onions, salsa, and cheese, topped with lettuce, Cheddar cheese, and tomatoes. Requires extra cooking time.
Roma Pizza (12")
Bacon, spinach, fire-roasted tomatoes, kalamata olives, and shredded parmesan cheese.
Peanut Butter Pie (Whole)
Cheesecake (Slice)
Traditional new York-style cheesecake with your choice of chocolate, caramel, or raspberry sauce.
Cheesecake (Whole)
Traditional new York-style cheesecake with your choice of chocolate, caramel, or raspberry sauce.
Peanut Butter Pie (Slice)
Desserts
Extras
Dressing (8 Oz)
Selection of dressings including ranch, Italian, and Thousand Island.
8oz. Marinara
Eight ounces of homemade marinara sauce, typically consisting of tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and a blend of Italian herbs.
Dressing (2 Oz)
2 oz dressing options include ranch, Italian, thousand island, bleu cheese, french, honey mustard, or lite ranch
8oz Pizza Sauce
Eight ounces of our classic pizza sauce, prepared in-house with a blend of tomatoes, herbs, and spices.
2oz. Garlic Butter
A 2oz. serving of our house-made garlic butter, blended with natural garlic and herbs.
8oz. Maters Sauce
A rich tomato-based sauce, seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices, typically served as an accompaniment.
Foam Plate
Eight ounces of our classic pizza sauce, prepared in-house with a blend of tomatoes, herbs, and spices.
Coffee
Freshly brewed, aromatic blend to kick-start your day.
Unsweetened Tea
Refreshing Unsweetened Pure Tea – Perfect for a Simple, Natural Refreshment
Sweetened Tea
Brewed tea sweetened typically with cane sugar for a refreshing taste.
Soft Drink
Choice of soda: Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mt. Dew, Dr. Pepper, Diet Dr. Pepper, Sierra Mist, Sunkist Orange.
Beverages
Calzone & More
Chicken Finger Plate
Three chicken fingers and fries.
Calzone
A fold-over pizza stuffed with cheese and your choice of one topping. Add 1.50 for each additional topping.
Child's Chicken Finger Plate
Two chicken fingers and fries.
Child's Spaghetti Marinara
Our pasta sauce topped with three cheeses. Served with garlic bread.
Child's Mater's Spaghetti
Our house-made tomato basil sauce is made with ground beef, onions, mushrooms, peppers, and spices, and topped with three cheeses. Served with garlic bread.
Child's Lasagna
Prepared with our house-made mater's sauce, five cheese, ground beef, and topped with cheese. Served. With garlic bread.
Child's Menu
Appetizers
Potato Skins
Includes sour cream.
Bread Sticks With Cheese
Includes pizza sauce.
Fried Jalapeno Peppers
Includes ranch.
Fried Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
Includes pizza sauce.
Loaf Of Garlic Bread With Cheese
Includes pizza sauce.
Small Basket Of Fries
Includes ketchup.
Bread Sticks
Includes pizza sauce.
Large Basket Of Fries
Includes ketchup.
Wings
Includes ranch and celery.
Fried Pickles
Includes ranch.
Chicken Fingers
Includes honey mustard.
Appetizer Sampler
Your choice of any three: chicken fingers, cheese sticks, fried jalapeno peppers, fried mushrooms, or fried pickles.
Fried Mushrooms
Includes mushroom sauce.
Loaf Of Garlic Bread
Crusty loaf infused with garlic, garnished with a sprinkle of shredded Parmesan cheese.
Loaded Cheese Fries
Includes ranch and sour cream.
Steak Sandwich (Large)
Steak strips with sauteed onions, mushrooms, and gravy. Served with pickles, pepperoncini pepper, and a mater!
Pizza Sub (Large)
Pizza sauce, pepperoni, Canadian bacon, green peppers, onions, mushrooms, and our three cheese blend. Served with pickles, pepperoncini pepper, and a mater!
Meatball Sandwich (Small)
House-made meatballs, mozzarella cheese, and house-made mater's sauce. Served with pickles, pepperoncini pepper, and a mater!
Philly Chicken Sub (Small)
Thinly sliced chicken with sauteed peppers, onions, and provolone cheese. Served with pickles, pepperoncini pepper, and a mater!
Pizza Sub (Small)
Pizza sauce, pepperoni, Canadian bacon, green peppers, onions, mushrooms, and our three cheese blend. Served with pickles, pepperoncini pepper, and a mater!
Philly Steak Sub (Large)
Thin sliced steak with sauteed peppers, onions, and provolone cheese. Served with pickles, pepperoncini pepper, and a mater!
Steak Sandwich (Small)
Steak strips with sauteed onions, mushrooms, and gravy. Served with pickles, pepperoncini pepper, and a mater!
Chicken Parmesan Sub (Small)
Breaded chicken tender, marinara sauce, and provolone cheese. Served with pickles, pepperoncini pepper, and a mater!
Philly Steak Sub (Small)
Thin sliced steak with sauteed peppers, onions, and provolone cheese. Served with pickles, pepperoncini pepper, and a mater!
Philly Chicken Sub (Large)
Thinly sliced chicken with sauteed peppers, onions, and provolone cheese. Served with pickles, pepperoncini pepper, and a mater!
Meatball Sandwich (Large)
House-made meatballs, mozzarella cheese, and house-made mater's sauce. Served with pickles, pepperoncini pepper, and a mater!
Chicken Parmesan Sub (Large)
Breaded chicken tender, marinara sauce, and provolone cheese. Served with pickles, pepperoncini pepper, and a mater!