Best Italian restaurant in the Pittsburgh area
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Sarafinos! Great Pitt man who owns it and the food is really good. BYOB
We were there once and the next table over was the CBS football crew...Aikman and Co
We were there once and the next table over was the CBS football crew...Aikman and Co
It used to be Piccolo Piccolo. It is now Alla Familia.
Again, depends on what you like. Alot of regional cuisines with Italian food. But your basic Italian American Red Sauce joints? Just so many.
Best overall......Ala Famiglia. Which their Veal Chop topped with lump crab is just unbelievable.
Best overall......Ala Famiglia. Which their Veal Chop topped with lump crab is just unbelievable.
Sarcasm I hope. Could be the worst restaurant on the planet.
Pffft. Wrong. Everyone knows it’s Bucca di Beppo.
I used to like The Primadonna and Papa Js back in the day. Both are gone sadly.
Don't joke... that's some "celebrate a promotion" sh*t for me. Have to settle for King's spaghetti in the meantime.
By far, the best and most authentic is Bravo on McKnight Road. Nothing says intimate Italian place like a monster facility located on a busy suburban highway. On my trips to Rome, I sat at several Trattorias thinking "Man, this Chicken Alfredo doesn't measure up to Bravo"
I'll give you credit on that one, Piccolo Piccolo was the closest I've seen to something you would actually see in Italy.
We went there once and it was okay but not overly impressed. We started out to get a burger next door and decided to try it spur of the moment.
you ever go to Rizzo's which is out that way? I hear a lot about but never went
Rizzo’s Malabar Inn in Crabtree or Rizzo’s in Windber?
The Crabtree restaurant is very good but I prefer Gianilli’s.
The Crabtree restaurant is very good but I prefer Gianilli’s.
I haven't been there in years, but I always got a really good meal when I was there.
DiPietro’s in Westview. The best Italian food for the money. Great Lasagna. Great family atmosphere.
All’s Famiglia is great but super expensive.
Della Terra in Zelinople is meh. No meat or fish entrees. The place is overhyped and not worth the wait.
All’s Famiglia is great but super expensive.
Della Terra in Zelinople is meh. No meat or fish entrees. The place is overhyped and not worth the wait.
Ah, memories of Tambellini's headed up the backside of Mt Washington. Not there anymore, was great
Best shelf of cognacs around. Easily drop a bill for a single shot. And maybe 30 years ago for me.
I always thought the Pleasure Bar in Bloomfield had terrific Lasagna. Thick and plentiful. Absolutely delicious
Seriously none of you have been to D'Anoia's in the strip. Hands down
Rizzo's is good..
Right up the hill for a good butcher shop... Bardines.
Down the road Vollazi's good but $$
I frequent the Pleasure Bar... great mafaldo sauce...
If you go south...
Ciccante's by Jefferson hospital... DeLallos by South Hills Village..
In the east Rodney's will not disappoint and of course Cenacola.
D'Imperios to me was the best.. miss that place..
Many years ago there was a place in Prince Galitzin that Pittsburghers used to take a 2 hour drive to eat there. Pretty sure it’s long gone. Can’t remember the name— maybe Herculinis (Sp.?). There also was a really good Northern Italian place in Churchill in the 1970s that was superb. Also must be long gone from the Pittsburgh area—like me!
Got me thinking on the Churchill place." Gotta be Tony D'Imperios place was near Sears after the Jonette Bldg.
Tony is a top shelf guy.. had my rehearsal dinner there and any other special occasion. Absolutely the best beef Wellington and tiramisu..
My family owns Piazza Talarico and Papa Joe’s wine cellar. 39th and Penn in Lawrenceville. We are operating on a limited takeout menu because of covid and being short staffed because of it as well. Monday-Friday 12-8 PM. If you’re looking for a red sauce joint, and authentic Southern Italian food, give us a try. Run by Pitt grads, the Narduzzi’s and Capel’s frequent our place. We also make our own wine and sell it to go.
Hail to Pitt!
Hail to Pitt!
Welcome to the lair! I've have been there and should have mentioned your place on this thread! Very good, and as you say very Pitt friendly. Good luck to you & your business as you navigate these difficult times.
