We've eaten here a couple of times for our Cousin Lunch. Nice little place with Good Food. Think I've had their Italian Hoagie which is just enough to be Filling but Not Overwhelming. If you go away Hungry it's your OwnbFault read more

5 of us had a very nice dinner. Food is excellent and very large portions so you will take home food. It is a little loud but still a nice festive atmosphere. Dorothy takes very good care of you needs and is very pleasant except for me lol.just kidding. highly recommended for good italian food. BYOB and no corkage so bring your wine. read more

The chef / owner was out ill so his assistant chef filled in when I had dinner here with friends last week . The night we were there only two other tables were occupied . I ordered eggplant Parmesan, which was ok my two friends both had chicken which they said they enjoyed. My entrée was served with a side of ziti pasta and a small salad . The marinara sauce on the pasta tasted like tomatoes straight out of a can with no seasoning, and the pasta was cold- disappointing . The salad was good . On the positive side they have a BYOB option with no corkage fee and the restaurant is family friendly, with table seating and take out . In addition the restaurants' bread is fresh from Mancini's bakery which is a few blocks away and it is served with butter or olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette. The staff and the assistant chef were very helpful nice people . The restaurant is in a neighborhood that is unfortunately in decline and I felt that the entrée prices were expensive not only for the quality of the food the ambience of the restaurant, which was like a pizzeria with tables, and the location. I believe that my eggplant with a side of pasta and a small salad was $26.50 The food & atmosphere overall was mediocre. However I do want to mention again that the owner/ chef was not there that night due to illness. read more

Since the place I wanted to eat was only doing carryout on a Saturday , I needed something new in a jam. I happened to find this quaint joint in the Rocks. The action around the restaurant is interesting but the food & service was fabulous. To start the eggplant appetizer with the homemade tomato marinara was amazing. 4 big pieces on a dish just tickling my taste buds. Oil and bread to accompany it with a salad having mixed greens & some head lettuce. For my entree I had chicken Parmigiano and it comes with pasta which was enough for a meal itself. I took plenty of leftovers home for tomorrow's lunch. The pricing is more like 3 stars than 2 but well worth it for the authenticity and portions. Yum read more

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I dont like to give negative reviews, especially to a small biz trying hard to please. But, we rely heavily on reviews so here goes. The food and portions were great. The server was very attentive. But the prices were very high for the experience. $36 for an eggplant dish? The ambiance was lacking. It felt more like a breakast or lunch diner with no attempt at decor. If that does not bother you then perhaps you would like it. We were there friday night at 7:00 and only one other table was there. read more

Great food every time I go. The Fettuccine Alfredo is the best in the Burg. No other place has better Tripe. read more

Fantastic food that the pictures speak for themselves! I enjoyed this place and will be back many more times. read more

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This place is objectively terrible and the positive reviews don't make any sense. The dipping vinaigrette was house made, but I'm pretty sure that everything else came out of a can. The marinara sauce was straight-up canned tomatoes with little or nothing added to them. The bolognese was disrespectful to the animals who died to make it. The pasta was overcooked. The meat was inconsistently cooked. Everything was grossly underseasoned. This was easily the worst meal I've had in recent memory at any price, and it was $30+ a seat plus gratuity. The room has a high ceiling with a lot of reflective surfaces. There were only a few other occupied tables, and it was very loud. It had the ambiance of a Philly bus station. The service was fine. read more

Great little eatery in The Rocks! Can't beat the BYOB joints and no corkage fee either. Had an app of greens and beans which consisted of escarole and cannellini beans in a tasty broth, but without sausage as some renditions of it. Lots of Italian red sauce standards. I had the Chicken Sicilian which of course had huge portions of chicken breast sauteed with hot peppers, mushrooms, onions and black olives in a tomato sauce. That filled one dish and then most entrees come with a separate dish of pasta with red sauce filling up another bowl! The Italian lemon cake for dessert was so light and delicious! In the winter beware because when someone opens the front door in this little dining room it can send a chill across the room. read more

1905 is one of those restaurants that offers good food and friendly service. On our recent visit I had the Crab ravioli with some veggies; think it was a daily special. While I enjoyed the ravioli it seemed to just be OK, I guess I was expecting more flavor. The meal came with a tossed salad and some fresh bread. 1905 is small and noisy. There was a table of 12 that was very noisy. read more

1905 Eatery - Crab ravioli - Italian Near Me - McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania

I have been hearing good things about 1905 Eatery so I met a friend there for lunch today. We ordered the appetizer "fried provolone". I am a huge fan of the fried provolone and often order this appetizer when I go out to eat so I expected the typical wheel or stick shape... but folks what I didn't realize is that I was about the eat the best fried provolone in town!! I am so glad I ordered it. It was bursting with flavor ...it was like real homemade fried provolone. Accompanied with a side of their sauce .. our taste buds were singing! We both ordered a house salad with our meals and had the homemade dressing (oil and vinegar or Italian not sure) but it was good. The ingredients in the salad were fresh.   My friend ordered the cap egg and cheese sandwich and told me that it became more delicious with each bite. The sandwich was oozing with fresh ingredients and had a nice aroma.   I had the lasagna and it was good. Plenty of flavor and it wasn't all cheese. The service is a little on the slow side since there is only one waitress working. I wouldn't expect to be in and out. BYOB- fun to bring your own bottle of wine. read more

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We got takeout when we were listening to some jazz music across the street and down the block at the Parkway Theater. The biggest gripe that I have is that they did not provide us with cutlery or plates and since the Parkway doesn't carry those things, we were kind of in a pickle. Good thing I keep utensils in the car . The beans and greens were absolutely amazing, the wedding soup was great, and my chicken Parm was good but just under-seasoned. I wish I would have gotten dessert! read more

Growing up in NYC, I was surprised and delighted when I had dinner with my wife and FOODIE friends a few years ago. The salad, or, wedding soup, that comes with the entree was fresh and tasty. The veal entree was huge, tender and delicious. The imported Italian pasta side dish was 9 oz of perfectly cooked pasta. Little Italy in NYC would be proud. The lemon layer cake desert was exceptional. No corkage fee, they take reservations, and, they are open on Sunday. The best part of the meal was taking home the rest of the dinner we couldn't finish. One or two more meals to truly enjoy. read more

Food and service were great! Large portion sizes! Ambiance was like a bistro - could be a little loud if really crowded.

Over all pricey for that neighborhood but in line for the food. The service was personable and accommodating. My comments were relayed to the kitchen and acknowledged. Why only 3 stars you may ask well the beans and greens had the bitter taste of using too much of the water used to boil the chard. The tripe was chewy and the lobster ravioli was salty in spots like the cook was saying my tripe is chewy f.u. have extra salt. Next time I will try the muscles maybe. read more

1905 Eatery - We went early and had plenty of room to spread out - Italian Near Me - McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania

Wonderful food and atmosphere! So cozy and delightful I had to cuff my wrist to the heaviest table I could find and refuse to leave! Mamma Mia, don't make me go! The sweet aroma of carefully prepared tomato sauces and the sight of pasta and bread everywhere swept me into submission like an enigmatic worm hole leading to the heart of Italy. The stuffed hot peppers were coated in a swirl of sauce and cheese. The chicken parmigiana scored 10/10. Bring your own wine and suffer no corking charge. Everything is absolutely fresh. The salad was divine. And don't miss out on the Italian Lemon Cake for dessert. It's light, not too sweet, just perfect. Need I say more? Someone pleascome and unlock my cuffs and I'll buy you an appetizer! LOL read more

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The best Italien restaurant in Pittsburgh. The veal is tender and always delicious. The pasta is generous with the wonderful house red sauce. The salad or soup to start is fresh and flavorful. It reminds me of the special Italien restaurants in the New York City area, where I grew up. The wait staff is professional and attentive. Everyone I have sent there have raved about it too. Von Appetite. read more

Six of us just had a terrific dinner here. BYOB, so a savings there. But prices were fair, and everything was absolutely delicious. We were the only occupied table in the place, which is too bad. It would be a shame if the neighborhood (and Pgh!) lost this gem. I can't imagine what they could do to improve the place -- we thought it was perfect. Please do check them out. We want to go back and would be heart-broken if they closed! read more

Waited 2.5 hours for our meal. There was no real waiter, just old friendly man who was so slow. My daughter had to help refill the water for our group along with serving our meals as they are on the counter. My meal was awful, veal Romano. It was soaked in butter and it came with basically buttered noodles. Also it's location in West Park (McKees Rocks) is terrible. I didn't feel safe as sketchy people constantly walked by. My recommendation is to sell the place and relocate. It was also grossly hot inside the place. The only positive is that there was no corkage fee but we had to get our own glasses. Don't go here! read more

Bring an appetite. The food is delicious and portions ample. They're super good to us as well.

small little restaurant with fantastic food large portions! when is enough for two people to share! Fantastic, stuffed peppers and lasagna rolls! read more

This little beauty lies in the heart of McKees Rocks and is a true gem! Went there first time last night with family for dinner. It's a small, quaint little restaurant with high, old fashioned tin metal ceilings. Very clean and neat. We arrived at 4 for a 4:15 reservation and we were immediately seated. There was only one waitress and she was hustling between our large table of 15 and the other smaller groups. We were served baskets of bread and the dipping oil. It was good...I felt the bread could have been better but I'm not really complaining. Now onto the salad and entrees! My salad was fresh, crisp and colorful! A nice mix of greens, grape tomatoes, cucumber slices and red onion! I chose the house Balsamic dressing and was not disappointed!!! Sooo delicious!!! I could drink the stuff! I ordered the chicken Parmesan and requested it well done (I know, I'm weird but I like my chicken more on the drier side-not juicy-but not cardboard either! These chicken cutlets were PERFECTION and in all of my long life-these are the absolute BEST I've EVER had!! Crispy, tender, flavorful covered with delicious melty cheese and sauce-I was HEAVEN ON A PLATE!!! There were two big cutlets and you better believe I ate every.last.bite!!!! (I was NOT sharing this goofy with ANYONE!!!) The sauce was very tasty and just perfect so as not to compete with the chicken. A side of pasta with the sauce computed the meal and was delicious as well! (I had to take the rest home for later!) I was so completely satisfied I needed a cigarette and I don't even smoke haha! That's HOW GOOD this meal was! I cannot wait to return for more of this wonderful food very soon! Waitress was very good and accommodating-made food suggestions (the chicken meatballs are to die for also!) The owner came out and spoke with us and he was the perfect gentleman! So sweet and kind! I felt like we were in a little Italian restaurant in the heart of New York instead of the Rocks! Thank you for a wonderful evening at your fine establishment sir! We WILL BE BACK!!! read more

No one was there but still ordered. Had to ask for clean glasses server was nice. Ordered the hot peppers appetizers within 5 minutes had it on the table, cheese was not melted and peppers were cold. Waitress asked us to speak to the owner who did not care. Sad because we had heard good things about this restaurant, they clearly microwave their food! read more

Absolutely Amazing!!!! The owner even came out to ask us how everything was!! Order the peppers for sure.... the cheese tortellini was delicious... my mother in law ordered the lasagna and it was amazing as well! Super clean place! Waitress was very attentive read more

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If it was based on food alone I would easily give this place 5 stars. Everything I've ever had is delicious. Huge portions too. To be honest though the service is so close to being downright disrespectful at times that based on that, I would give a 2. I'm not Someone who cares if it's taking awhile, or if the waitress is busy, or if a mistake is made. I work customer service and I completely understand these things. However, just be NICE. I agree with the gentleman who said when his wife called about the reservation how rude they were to him - I get the same treatment. They literally let out the biggest sigh and are sarcastic as hell. Just not cool. If they had a talk with customer service and they learned how to be polite., this place would be perfect. read more

Went back on Sunday for dinner and the food was wonderful. The portions are large so we took half of each dish home with us for lunch the next day. The stuffed peppers have a great kick to them but avoid them if you're not into spicy. Penne carbonara was fantastic and decadent. BYOB with no corkage fee. I also recommend making a reservation. We went early and there was only 1 other table filled, but mid way through the meal there was only one table left. read more

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Yummy. Loved it here. Just tried it tonight love the fact of byob and no fee. We had the fried calimari. It was very good. The wedding soup was also tastey. For dinner I had the gnocchi Tuscany. That sauce was so good I could have lick the plate. My partner had the chicken parm. Which the portions are huge. The chicken was excellent moist and a nice breading. The sauce was really good. Overall I would recommend this place to anyone. read more

Been there 3 times. It has been great every time! Great authentic Italian food. Lots of choices on the menu. You cannot go wrong with any thing they have to offer. I would recommend the Eatery to anyone who enjoys delicious food. Great friendly service too! read more

Two things you need to know about this place, the food is great and MAKE A RESERVATION! Located on the corner the dining room is small and tables are at a minimum. Servers are very nice. Some menu items are not always available, which I don't take as a sign of a bad restaurant but that the food being prepared is so fresh that they make their dishes from scratch and once they run out of something they simply take it off the menu till next delivery. We started with fried provolone and cups of wedding soup, both very good. My wife had Penne and Sausage and I had Penne with Chicken Marsala. The sausage had a little spice to it but not hot. The chicken was very tender and delicious! Coffee and a piece of tiramisu finished off the evening. Not going to lie, but the location is not in the nicest part of town, but don't let that dissuade you from going to this amazing little Italian gem. read more

Very good Italian and lots of it. Not a big place so reservations usually help. BYOB. Always love what we get

What an incredible experience!! I live in Los Angeles, but grew up here in Pittsburgh and look forward to eating here every time I come to town!! It's family-owned, high quality, prepared to order, authentic, and tastes like something you'd eat from grandma's kitchen. And the next door "bakery" with homemade donuts, eclairs, cannoli, cookies, and chocolate is delicious, too!! I dream of this food and am obsessed with so many food items they serve!! My favorite foods are the homemade falagones, wedding soup, chicken romano, stuffed peppers, greens and beans, and eggplant!!! Love love love!! read more

Food was a 9.5 (delicious, huge portions) Ambiance was a 6 (clean, but very noisy) Service was a solid 4 (and pretty weird, tbh) read more

My husband and I stopped here for an early dinner, we really liked it! His chicken Romano was sooo tender! I had the stuffed shells, very good. The owner sent over some fresh biscotti, they were wonderful! We'll be back. read more

We were there for the first time, two weeks ago on a weeknight. The food was outstanding; the eggplant was crispy, as I like it and can never find it, one of our friends had the chicken piccata and could cut the chicken with a fork. All of the food was piping hot. It couldn't have been better! I will definitely be back! read more

Im always looking for a good spot for a family dinner that has great food at a reasonable price. This fits the bill. I have been here twice with my wife and my 2 year old. Both times the food was excellent. I hold back the fifth star because the service could be better. There is only two waitresses working on a friday night and they are responsible for seating guests, taking drink orders, clearing tables and delivering the food. A hostess and a bus boy would really improve this restaurant experince. The roasted vegetables are amazing as well as the greens and beans. Ive also been impressed with the chicken milanese. I really enjoyed it and the pasta that came with it. I will definitely be back to this restaurant in the future. The portions are huge. Ive taken food home both visits. read more

Nice little family run place with good food. They are a BYOB with no corkage fee which is nice! The atmosphere is nice in a remodeled early 1900's building with period correct decor. The wait staff is nice and the chef stopped by to see how our food was. Would definitely recommend. read more

I Love there Chicken Tender Dinners. The Tenders are Huge & very Flavorful. I also love the Dusting Spice that they put on your Order. There French Fries are Very Good. I can never Finish the 4 Piece Dinner. I Recommend this Place for anybody looking for a Good Meal at Good Prices. read more

Large portions and great service are a given here.Debbie is an amazing server,she provides excellent service to her guests. The food is delicious. read more

The food is still delicious but... the waitress had on dirty clothing. The owner was out and about and never came over to our table. Our party was one of two or three small parties. It was not busy. We had to ask for coffee, ask for dessert...we did get refills on water. I felt sad. read more

This was my first time here. It was a recommendation from friends that they liked it. But they gave us a warning that service was slow. So we arrived with our wine in tow. And a little extra protection if you know what I mean. Now it's not the best part of town. So leave the Range Rover at home and take the older car if you have one. We arrived and sat down with the rest of our party. At 7 pm the place was packed and loud. There was no sign on any servers.... made me start wondering what was going on. After 20 mins we still had no waters and no one had come over to us yet. Oh boy was this the start of a bad time. I had to go to my car just to get a water because my wife was dying of thirst. When it came to the wine there was no cork fee. T that's because they gave us a corkscrew and said have at it. I ghee the server doesn't open the wine for you. At this point there were two servers for the entire place. Was this a joke! It was the worst service I have ever had in my life. We started to read the menu and it actually looked pretty good. Lots of good Italian options. We order a few apps which took about and hour at this point. Greens and beans was good. Stuffed peppers were good but very hot. And the veggies were just mush but we were so hungry at this point I would have eaten anything. When it can to order the waitress made her rounds. I noticed the menu said freshly made pasta. So I asked and she said no it was not fresh. Immediately I started questioning the authenticity of this restaurant. I opted for the standard fettuccine Bolognese. Thinking that with such a simple order and they can't mess up such a simple dish. Oh but what I was wrong. When I got my meal there were about three noodles on it and about a pound and a half of giant chunks of meat. Normally I like my Bolognese to have a nice meat sauce that is finally chopped up with lots of noodles. It's unfortunate because I left all of the meat on the plate and the waitress didn't even notice anything. I would expect in a restaurant for the waitress to at least mention or ask what was wrong with my meal. But this certainly didn't happen at this place. Overall the rest of our guests enjoyed their food. It wasn't anything to rave about but when you're making standard chicken Parm or veal Parmesan or breading anything for that matter it's not that hard to make. But with the service being so terrible I would never come back to this place again. read more