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    MacKenzie River Pizza Co

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    155 reviews
    #8 of 103 Restaurants in Helena
    $$ - $$$, American, Pizza, Italian
    1110 Road Runner St, Helena, MT 59602-0519
    +1 406-443-0033
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    Open Now:11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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    4.0 155 reviews
    #8 of 103 Restaurants in Helena, Montana
    Certificate of Excellence2016 - 2017 Winner
    RATINGS
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    Value
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    1110 Road Runner St, Helena, MT 59602-0519

    Menu

    STARTERS
    $5.0
    Lodgepoles
    Fresh-baked bread with olive oil, garlic & mozzarella. Served with marinara
    $7.75
    Hummus Platter
    Roasted red pepper hummus & roasted garlic hummus served with pepperoncinis, Kalamata olives, cucumber slices, feta & warm pita triangles
    $9.0
    Chorizo Meatball Skillet
    Spicy chorizo meatballs baked in hearty ranchero sauce, topped with avocado sour cream, queso fresco & cilantro
    $8.0
    Jalapeño Popper Dip
    Oven-baked 3-cheese dip with fresh jalapeños, bacon & a crispy breadcrumb topping. Served with blue tortilla chips
    $7.0
    Rollino
    Pepperoni, basil & mozzarella rolled into a golden crust. Served with a side of marinara
    $9.75
    Wings
    Your choice of spicy Buffalo, honey BBQ or Thai peanut (cal - Buffalo 1570 / BBQ 1790 / Thai 1690)
    $8.5
    Artichoke Dip
    Oven-baked blend of pesto & cream cheese, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers & fresh basil. Served with blue tortilla chips
    $12.0
    Cowboy Nachos
    Blue tortilla chips, jack & cheddar cheeses, black olives, tomatoes, black beans, scallions & jalapeños, drizzled with green chili sour cream. Served with fresh guacamole & house salsa
    PASTAS
    Served with a house-baked breadstick (cal 120)
    $11.0
    Baked Chicken Alfredo
    Penne, alfredo sauce, chicken, roasted zucchini & basil-ricotta, topped with mozzarella then baked to perfection
    $10.5
    Buffalo Mack n' Cheese
    Fajita chicken, bleu cheese crumbles & penne in a classic cheese sauce topped with breadcrumbs & spicy Buffalo sauce
    $11.0
    Baked Ziti
    Spicy Italian sausage, velvety blush sauce, basil-ricotta & penne, topped with mozzarella & parmesan then baked
    $14.0
    Pesto Chicken Linguine
    Roasted zucchini & garlic, seasoned chicken & toasted pine nuts, tossed with pesto, alfredo, linguine & parmesan
    $13.0
    MacKenzie Alfredo
    Seasoned chicken, prosciutto, seasoned broccoli & tomatoes, tossed with alfredo, penne & parmesan
    $13.0
    Tuscan Penne
    Chicken, prosciutto, tomatoes, roasted garlic, herbed olive oil & a dash of red chilies, tossed with penne & parmesan
    $14.0
    Cajun Chicken Alfredo
    Seasoned chicken, spicy sausage & bell peppers, tossed with penne in our spicy Cajun cream sauce
    $11.0
    Linguine with Meatballs
    Traditional Italian meat sauce over linguine with two oven-roasted meatballs & shredded parmesan
    $11.0
    Cheese Ravioli
    Six jumbo ravioli stuffed with ricotta, parmesan & romano cheeses, drenched in our rustic meat & alfredo sauce
    FLATBREADS
    $9.5
    Rangoon
    Rich & flavorful cream cheese topped with crab surimi, scallions & Asiago cheese. Finished with fried wonton strips & a sweet chili sauce
    $9.5
    Pear & Bleu
    Creamy bleu cheese sauce & light mozzarella topped with pears, candied walnuts & dried cranberries. Finished with baby arugula tossed in citrus honey vinaigrette
    $9.5
    California Chicken
    Garlic infused olive oil, mozzarella, chicken, hickory smoked bacon & red peppers. Topped with fresh avocado & cilantro. Drizzled with ranch
    $9.5
    Greek
    Garlic infused olive oil & mozzarella topped with Kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, red onions, diced tomatoes & feta
    $9.5
    Apple & Chicken
    Garlic infused olive oil, smoked Gouda & cheddar topped with roasted Gala apples, chicken, hickory bacon & caramelized onions. Drizzled with balsamic BBQ sauce
    SANDWICHES
    $9.75
    Montalian
    Roast beef, prosciutto, provolone, red onions, pepperoncinis & light mayo on grilled Italian bread. Served with potato chips
    $10.25
    Rustler's Reuben
    Sliced corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss & Thousand Island on grilled marble rye. Served with a side of colelaw & potato chips
    $9.75
    Santa Fe Chicken
    Marinated chicken sautéed with red onions & tomatoes. Topped with melted provolone & pesto mayo. Served with tortilla chips
    $10.0
    Willow Creek
    Smoked turkey, bacon, avocado, spinach, tomatoes, light mayo & melted mozzarella. Served with tortilla chips
    $9.5
    Longhorn
    Roast beef, tomatoes, spinach, provolone, red onions & zesty horseradish sauce. Served with tortilla chips
    $10.75
    Wrangler
    Marinated steak strips sautéed with red onions, green peppers & mushrooms. Topped with tomatoes, melted provolone & a zesty horseradish. Served with tortilla chips
    $9.5
    Smokin' Turkey
    Smoked turkey, tomatoes, spinach, feta, black olives & pesto mayo. Served with tortilla chips
    $9.75
    Italian Chicken Panini
    Chicken breast, tomatoes, avocado, pesto mayo, provolone & a drizzle of balsamic glaze on grilled Italian bread. Served with potato chips
    $10.0
    Pulled Pork Sammy
    Smoked pulled pork with BBQ sauce & house-made coleslaw. Served with potato chips
    $9.5
    Meatball Hoagie
    Roasted meatballs, ricotta & prosciutto topped with marinara & provolone. Served with a side of coleslaw & potato chips
    LUNCH COMBOS
    Available until 4 pm every day
    $10.0
    Rod & Reel
    Choose Your Rod: Lodgepoles, House Salad, Caesar Salad, Spinach Salad, Chicken Chili, Soup of the Day; Choose Your Reel: 1/2 Italian Chicken Panini, 1/2 Rustler's Reuben, Chicken Quesadilla, Small Cheese Pizza, Small Pepperoni Pizza
    SALADS & SOUPS
    Dressings: House Vinaigrette (cal 190), Creamy Vinaigrette (cal 290), Raspberry Vinaigrette (cal 80), Orange Balsamic Vinaigrette (cal 180), Ranch (cal 380), Southwest Ranch (cal 200), Greek Feta (cal 100), Creamy Caesar (cal 270), Thousand Island (cal 330), Honey Mustard (cal 440), Bleu Cheese (cal 290)
    $8.0
    Beet Salad
    Braised red beets, arugula, goat cheese & candied walnuts. Served with orange balsamic vinaigrette
    $7.25
    Wedge
    Artisan romaine with bleu cheese dressing, crumbled bleu cheese, diced tomatoes, bacon & red onions. Drizzled with sweet balsamic glaze
    Small $7.5
    Large $10.0
    Spinach
    Spinach, tomatoes, red onions, candied walnuts, dried cranberries & bleu cheese crumbles. Served with our house vinaigrette
    Small $6.75
    Large $9.25
    Greek
    Sliced cucumbers, Kalamatas, tomatoes, red onions, pepperoncinis & feta cheese over crisp greens. Served with Greek feta dressing
    Small $8.75
    Large $11.25
    Thai
    Fresh greens, seasoned chicken, scallions, red bell peppers, sprouts, peanuts, mandarin oranges & fresh cilantro. Served with Thai peanut dressing
    Small $8.75
    Large $11.25
    Cobb
    Fajita chicken, avocado, crispy bacon, hard-boiled eggs, tomatoes & crumbled bleu cheese over crisp greens with your choice of dressing. Small (cal 510, no dressing); Large (cal 920, no dressing)
    Small $8.25
    Large $10.75
    Southwest Chop
    Romaine, chicken, fire-roasted corn medley, provolone, black beans, diced tomatoes, green onions, cilantro & tortilla strips tossed in southwest ranch & house salsa
    Small $8.75
    Large $11.25
    Taos
    Our chicken chili served hot over fresh greens with cheddar, tomatoes, scallions, pepperoncinis & tortilla strips. Served with salsa & ranch
    Small $6.0
    Large $8.5
    Caesar
    Romaine lettuce, shredded parmesan & seasoned croutons tossed in Caesar dressing. Anchovies by request
    $5.0
    House
    Fresh greens, diced pears & crunchy grape nuts with your choice of dressing. (cal 100, no dressing)
    HOT, READY & MADE FROM SCRATCH
    Little $5.25
    Big $7.25
    Chicken Chili
    Little $5.0
    Big $6.0
    Soup of the Day
    SIGNATURE PIZZAS
    Baked fresh on original or thin crust. 10" gluten-free crust available - add $3 to a small
    Small $9.25
    Large $14.0
    Classic Cheese
    Traditional tomato sauce & mozzarella (cal 140-350 / slice)
    Small $10.25
    Large $16.0
    Good Ol' Boy
    A heapin' portion of extra pepperoni, mozzarella & tomato sauce (cal 170-400 / slice)
    Small $10.75
    Large $17.75
    Fresh Tomato Basil
    Classic tomato sauce, fresh basil, sliced tomatoes, garlic & mozzarella (cal 140-340 / slice)
    Small $10.75
    Large $17.75
    Hot Hawaiian
    Sweet & smoky BBQ sauce, mozzarella, fajita chicken, smoked bacon, pineapples & jalapeños (cal 170-400 / slice)
    Small $10.75
    Large $17.75
    MacKenzie River
    Olive oil & garlic, spinach, zucchini, mushrooms, tomatoes & mozzarella, dusted with feta (cal 150-360 / slice)
    Small $11.75
    Large $19.25
    Rancher
    Tomato sauce, ground beef, pepperoni, smoky bacon, tomatoes, red onions, green peppers & mozzarella (cal 190-410 / slice)
    Small $11.75
    Large $19.25
    Thai Pie
    Thai peanut sauce, seasoned chicken, mandarin oranges, scallions, red peppers, peanuts & mozzarella, topped with fresh cilantro (cal 200-420 / slice)
    Small $11.75
    Large $19.25
    Flathead
    Alfredo sauce, fajita chicken, smoky bacon, spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms & mozzarella (cal 210-430 / slice)
    Small $11.75
    Large $19.25
    Madison
    Bacon, mushrooms, fresh ricotta, mozzarella, cheddar cheese & tomato sauce (cal 210-450 / slice)
    Small $10.75
    Large $17.75
    Humble Pie
    Olive oil & garlic, spinach, mozzarella, Asiago, Fontina & ricotta cheeses (cal 180-380 / slice)
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    About
    Transporting you to the very heart of the Northern Rockies, the casual, rustic atmosphere with unique Montana Lodgepole furniture, stunning panoramic canvas and historic photographs sets the tone for distinctive, creatively prepared food served by vibrant employees renowned for passing their upbeat attitudes on to our customers. The MacKenzie River menu features an incredible array of delectable dishes, always flavorful and fresh, and served up in heaping portions. The acclaimed gourmet pizzas are offered on a variety of crusts – sourdough, natural grain, thick and thin – with toppings from classic pepperoni to pesto, ricotta, and sun-dried tomato. With nearly two dozen pizzas on the menu, you…
    PRICE RANGE
    $8 - $12
    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
    CUISINES
    American, Pizza, Italian
    FEATURES
    Takeout, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Delivery, Seating, Television, Accepts Credit Cards
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    All reviews pizza mackenzie river cowboy nachos salad chicken chilli sandwiches small chain huckleberry lemonade thin crust build your own nice service gluten free service was slow friday night server sequoia toppings
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    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Best Pizza ever.

    The pizza is the best. They also have excellent sandwiches and salads. The waiters and waitresses are very friendly. Service is great.

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank tia2017
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Best salads in Helena

    Best Pizza and salads in town. Great sandwiches as well and their MacLovin hot cookie dessert is big enough for three to share the gooey goodness. Amazing nachos! Big enough for three to four people. Children’s menu Big dining room, bar seating and outdoor patio....More

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank groupleader45212
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Good pizza with plenty of variety on the menu

    Overall quite good, if on the spendy side for pizza, and I think the best in the region. They have a variety of menu items, multiple crust options, flavorful sauces, quality toppings, and decent delivery options.

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank dmccune253
    Reviewed October 31, 2018
    Mackenzie River Pizza

    Spent a week in Helena and most of my evenings were spent at this venue. I had the chicken chili (small is a pretty large helping), Humble pie thin crust pizza, Flatbread Greek. All were delicious. Shout out to Emma, Alex and Dan for being...More

    Date of visit: October 2018
    Thank philyfanstukinmi
    Reviewed October 21, 2018
    GLUTEN FREE PIZZA IS DELICIOUS

    This is my 2nd visit to a MacKensie...Bozeman and now Helena...everything is good, I enjoy all the various combos....try it, you'll like their food.

    Date of visit: October 2018
    Thank Neal S
    Reviewed October 8, 2018
    Not much for vegans

    But the pasta I did end up having was delicious and my husband enjoyed his cob salad. The staff were really friendly and the restaurant has a lot of character.More

    Date of visit: August 2018
    Thank minicoopercarlover
    JeremyS3341, Manager at MacKenzie River Pizza Co, responded to this reviewResponded October 9, 2018

    Thank you for your review, we appreciate your feedback, as we are always trying to diversify our menu and bring fresh ideas and items to our customers. We strive to have something for everyone here at the river, and have brought on many delicious gluten...More

    Reviewed September 19, 2018 via mobile
    Ok but nothing more

    We had the jalapeño popper dish which was good but way too many chips. As far as the pizza are concerned they were ok but really nothing more than that. As European we should have shared the small one as 1 was really enough for...More

    Date of visit: September 2018
    Thank Nolofinwe
    JeremyS3341, General Manager at MacKenzie River Pizza Co, responded to this reviewResponded September 21, 2018

    We are sorry to hear that we could not WOW you upon your recent visit to MRPCO Helena. we take great pride in sending out amazing product with many choices for all tastes and types. Hopefully upon your next visit we can pair you with...More

    Reviewed September 11, 2018
    Good spot for pizza

    Went here on a a recent visit to Helena for a late night dinner. The pizza and salad were good and the service was very good. Nice variety of menu selections.

    Date of visit: August 2018
    Thank HappyTraveler1957
    Reviewed August 27, 2018 via mobile
    Lots more than just pizza

    This is a small chain restaurant mainly in Montana. It has really good pizzas but also excellent soups and salads and sandwiches. We have eaten in this restaurant both in Helena and in Polson This is a good place for a simple meal – we’ve...More

    Date of visit: August 2018
    Thank DoctorLane
    Jeremy S, General Manager at MacKenzie River Pizza Co, responded to this reviewResponded August 29, 2018

    thank you for your wonderful review. We appreciate your kind words and are happy to know that we exceeded your expectations. we cannot wait for the next visit with us, here at MRPCO.

    Reviewed August 5, 2018 via mobile
    Good

    A really great feel inside this restaurant. Nice ambience. Specialty pizza galore but....they just miss the mark compared to other specialty pizza I have had in Michigan. Decent brews. Good service. Friendly.

    Date of visit: July 2018
    1  Thank shari w
    Jeremy S, Manager at MacKenzie River Pizza Co, responded to this reviewResponded August 7, 2018

    thank you for your feedback Shari, We hope you have a great week!

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