Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Pittsburgh

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Updated 05 December 2024

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Falsetti's Villa Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (512)

$30 and under

Italian

Kittanning

About the restaurant

Family owned Italian restaurant happily serving our customers in the region for more than 50 years. We offer pasta, poultry, beef, veal, seafood entrees; soups, salads, sandwiches and desserts; soft drinks, beer, wine and cocktails. We also provide trays and half trays; to-go service; and, a large backroom that can accommodate parties of up to 30 people. Please check out our menu online for a complete listing.

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Sydney

Dined on 3 Dec 2024

Great experience. Good food. Wonderful service and very kind. Love going here often. The amount of food you get is amazing and have food for four days.

Forma Pasta Cafe & Market

4.9

4.9 (80)

$30 and under

Italian

Sewickley

About the restaurant

A quaint Sewickley Fresh Pasta Kitchen & Market, serving your favorite Italian Classics with a modern approach, featuring in-house fresh made pasta, sauce, and more - come join us Friday & Saturday evenings between 5-9 PM for dinner. Open for Breakfast & Lunch throughout the week.

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Whitney

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

I had an amazing experience here! The food is absolutely top-notch, with everything made in-house. The fried mozzarella was a perfect 10/10—crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside—and paired beautifully with the flawless marinara sauce. Every dish arrived piping hot, which I truly appreciated since it's been an issue at other places lately. The portions are generous, especially the eggplant Parmesan, which is easily big enough to share. The Caesar salad was another highlight, with buttery, house-made croutons that added a wonderful touch. Overall, the food and service were fantastic. It’s a small spot that offers great meals, though I’d note that their fiber service on weekends can be a bit slow, which slightly impacted the overall experience. Still, I highly recommend this place for the quality and care put into their food!

Alla Famiglia

4.9

4.9 (974)

$50 and over

Italian

South Side

About the restaurant

Alla Famiglia has been delighting local and traveled guests in this very same location for over two decades. This "diamond in the rough" is conveniently located on the hilltop of Pittsburgh's South Side. Boasting a fine dining atmosphere, its family owned and operated, and promises to deliver a consistent product with every visit. You will be greeted and treated like family, as you enjoy homemade scratch Italian specialties, an award winning wine list, and complex scratch cocktails. Dine in an old world atmosphere under paddle fans, exposed brick, antiquities from all around the world. Six unique and interestingly decorated dining rooms comprises the character of this institution which started with just 8 tables, 25 years ago. Choose from daily provisioned fishes and exotics from the sea, dry and wet aged Prime beef, tender milk fed veal, and homemade maccheroni are just some of the choices you will have to select from. Crown the evening with our pastries prepared on site.

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Elisabeth

Dined 6 days ago

It was amazing! My boyfriend and I will definitely be coming back!

Arlecchino Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (576)

$50 and over

Italian

McMurray

About the restaurant

Arlecchino is a representation of the heart and soul of the wonderful world of Cuisine di Italiano. We are the sister restaurant of Cento Anni Alla Famiglia located on the hilltop of Pittsburgh. We are a full service restaurant which specializes in artisanal recipes passed down from Alla Famiglia along with the creativity from our chefs that prepare different nightly menus and desserts. 100% of our items are hand crafted duplicating the integrity of the old world.

Bar 1904, which is located upstairs in the balcony of our main dining room, is not only beautiful and cozy but by the hands of our talented bar tenders prepares hand crafted cocktails, beers and an outstanding wine list to choose from.

Dining at Arlecchino is an experience and may take time. We do allow 2 hours for parties of 2, 2.5 for parties 3-4 and 3 hours for parties over 5. Please be aware that your table may be booked after these time periods. If you would like to shorten your experience, please let us know!

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Jeffrey

Dined 3 days ago

Amazing as usual! Everyone’s meal was incredible, but The Jester was absolutely divine.

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4.7

4.7 (534)

$50 and over

Italian

East Liberty

About the restaurant

Fish Nor Fowls chic, Italian influenced menu centers on beautiful ingredients, simply executed to deliver an experience like none other in Pittsburgh. The natural, clean design of the space combines functionality with comfort and beauty. Visionary Chef, Richard DeShantz, creates a rustic menu with modern takes on classic Italian inspired dishes.

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Kady

Dined on 14 Dec 2024

Outstanding service - Sarah was very personably and elevated our experience with her warm demeanor and attentive manner. The food never disappoints- everyone’s meal was packed with flavor leaving us all extremely satisfied and planning our next meal experience here.

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Pizzaiolo Primo - Market Square

4.6

4.6 (956)

$31 to $50

Italian

Downtown

About the restaurant

Welcome to Pizzaiolo Primo, home of truly Authentic Italian Cuisine. Pizzaiolo Primo roots trace back to Pittsburgh circa 1996, with an original credo: create Neapolitan pizza and other authentic dishes using old-world techniques and the highest quality ingredients available.

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Wendy

Dined 3 days ago

The food was great as always, and our server was even better

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Popular dish

Margherita

Popular dish

Tagliatelle Bolognese

Popular dish

Spicy Meatball

Senti Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (1853)

$31 to $50

Italian

Lawrenceville

About the restaurant

Top 100 Fit For Foodies in America: Senti Restaurant is an Italian restaurant and wine bar/lounge located on Butler St. in Lawrenceville (off street parking available). We serve authentic, modern Italian food originated from traditional recipes. Our automated wine dispenser is available for customers to self serve, if desired, using a prepaid gift card. We offer fine Italian wines both by the bottle or in measured pours in the wine dispenser.

We are also equipped to provide a private and elegant space for your private events, business luncheons, lunch and learns, rehearsal dinners, bridal and baby Showers, holiday parties and birthday parties.

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DPVIP

Dined 5 days ago

This is one of our favorite restaurants in Pittsburgh. Always excellent and try the latest gin cocktail: Beanie

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Popular dish

Chocolate Bread Pudding

Popular dish

Ravioli con Zucca

Joseph Tambellini

4.8

4.8 (2532)

$31 to $50

Italian

Highland Park

About the restaurant

Located in Highland Park, Joseph Tambellini Restaurant offers the very best Italian inspired cuisine.
Featuring expertly crafted fresh fish, steaks, fresh pasta, traditional chicken and veal dishes.
Also beautiful hand made desserts and an extensive Italian and Californian wine list.

Owned and Operated by Joseph and his wife Melissa, the staff is dedicated to bringing you an overall exceptional dining experience. Warm, romantic fine dining in the true Tambellini family tradition.

*VERY IMPORTANT* FOR FIRST FLOOR SPECIFIC REQUESTS-contact the restaurant by phone to make your reservation. We cannot guarantee First Floor for online reservations.

*We will call you the day of your reservation to confirm your reservation so PLEASE HAVE YOUR CURRENT CONTACT INFORMATION IN YOUR PROFILE. IF WE DO NOT SPEAK WITH YOU THE DAY OF, WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO HONOR YOUR RESERVATION!

Outdoor patio, open weather permitting.

Price (the average cost of dinner, including one drink and tip): $40 to $75

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DarlynVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Always a wonderful experience! The food is always a 10. Best Italian restaurant in Pittsburgh!

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Pino's Contemporary Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar

4.8

4.8 (1210)

$31 to $50

Italian

Point Breeze

About the restaurant

Welcome to Pino's Contemporary Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar!
Pino's is a small neighborhood eatery tucked away in Pittsburgh's popular East End neighborhood of Point Breeze. You will often find regulars from the neighborhood and new guests enjoying dinner and drinks. With a warm decor of Italian mosaic tabletops, rich woods and colors, Pino's is a welcoming spot where Executive Chef & Owner Joseph "Pino" Mico proves there's more to Italian cuisine than just red sauce. Here you will find a merging of creative interpretations of the Italian classics as well as Mediterranean cuisine that is thoughtful and complex. Please be sure to view our most current menu offering on our website at : www.chefpino.com

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MicheleVIP

Dined 3 days ago

As always, Pino’s is top notch. Never disappoints. A true gem in Point Breeze. Food, service, drinks and ambience - Outstanding 🌟

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Popular dish

Fried Calamari

Mercurio's- Fox Chapel

4.6

4.6 (71)

$30 and under

Italian

Downtown

About the restaurant

Mercurio’s is a family-owned and operated Italian eatery located in Shadyside and O’Hara. Anna, Michael, and Joe are a sibling trio that has grown up in the business started by their parents in 1999. We are officially the 'Burgh's Best Pizza voted by 100.7. Come check us out and see for yourself!

We offer our guests authentic Italian antipasti, insalate, panini and pizze, along with wine, beer and our award winning homemade gelato.

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SusanVIP

Dined 3 days ago

The first dinner my son wanted when he came home from Portland, OR for the holidays was Mercurio's pizza. So we shared 3 pizzas and a bottle of Nero Davala wine. Mercurio's in Fox Chapel is our favorite pizza place and we love the staff who are so energetic and pleasant. Happy holidays!!

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