Eating out at an Italian pizzeria restaurant

rainbowws

Hi everyone

I'm going for a meal tonight in a pizzeria. They serve pizza, pasta, salads, the common Italian foods. But I don't want to blow my diet!! Am I best just opting for a salad? Sometimes I hear salads can be loaded with calories too and I would like to have something relatively tasty (not just a few lettuce leaves!) but not ruin all my good work this week.

Any advice would be great

Delley08

I usually would eat a slice of cheese pizza with a salad, with the dressing on the side. You can actually have a meal under 350 calories if you plan it just right. Good luck!!!

khool4

I agree with Delley. Try to spare a few calories through out the day for your dinner out. Eat a piece of cheese or veggie pizza along with the salad. Get a salad with no cheese. Push the crutons to the side and only eat a few of those. Most importantly, enjoy the evening and maybe eat a little lighter tomorrow

tlynnweb

Does the restaurant have a website or have you searched for the restaurants name and "nutritional values" Sometimes they have it all online and you can plan ahead.

When I go to places like that, I just eat a slice of cheese pizza--on MFP it's listed as NY style cheese pizza. And I get a small house salad--I usually bring my own dressing!

ractayjon

slice of cheese pizza and a salad with side dressing (lite if they have it, or even better balsamic vinegar dressing....or if you can get pizza by the slice get a slice no cheese but loaded with veggies (tomatos, peppers, onions, mushrooms etc)...stay away from the bread/pastas....

nickyh13

I agree with everyone else. I would have one slice of cheese or veggie pizza with a lovely crisp salad. I've been out a few times and still managed to lose weight. Its more about portion size so don't go crazy! Have a great night. :bigsmile:

kcfva122

When I go to an Italian place, I order spaghetti with marinara sauce and a salad with oil and vinegar. (Always checking to see if they have whole wheat pasta). I end up eating half of it and taking the rest home for the next day's lunch. Works for me!

rainbowws

thanks for all the advice everyone! really appreciate your help this diet thing really sucks sometimes but gotta stay focussed!

OddSquid

Just remember "portion control" if specific nutrition info isn't available. Good luck!