Wow this is some seriously good food. Like off the charts great food. It's a premium price for good reason. They use high quality ingredients and probably a large team of cooks doing the prep and cooking which makes everything taste great. It's not Micheline dinning mind you - it's classic Italian American style. But executed really really well. Come prepared to eat so have a very light lunch that day. It's a special dinner kind of place so be prepared. Great wine too. Special gem in Pittsburgh read more

Seated via OpenTable Reservations Food & Drink: - Mixed Drink(s): 5 / 5 Sip of Sunshine Old Fashioned - My server recommended it and I couldn't understand why he called it SOS until I had it. Spoiler: it's not the name. Clean, clear, smells like any other bourbon until that first sip reveals just how perfectly blended it is. The kind of drink you savor while watching the sun set on the horizon. Crème Brûlée Espresso Martini - As my heart rate settled from the first drink I needed something to kick it back up. One sip and I could've read the dictionary cover to cover without blinking. Close your eyes and the aroma takes you straight to that first cup of coffee fresh out of the pot. Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Martini - Beautiful presentation but flatter in flavor than the previous two. However for a final cocktail that was exactly the point -- the perfect calm down after a rich and spicy meal. - Food: 4.25 / 5 Bread, Oil & Dip: A great palate cleanser that quickly taught me the chef loves his spices. The dip was described as "Italian Hummus" and if this is the standard I completely understand the hype. Appetizer - Ceviche Peruviano: Think of that forgotten appetizer thrown together last minute for a dinner party, a hodgepodge of raw fish and vegetables. But every bite delivers an explosion of complementary flavors, and that sneaky hint of spice hiding in the raw fish bites will wake you up immediately. Pre-pasta - Tuscan Kale Salad: Needed something to cleanse my palate after the spicy ceviche and frankly I am tired of Caesar salad. Not a kale fan normally because it tastes like dirt, but the lemon vinaigrette adds just enough flavor to make that dirt genuinely enjoyable. Pasta - Cacio E Pepe: Easily the highlight. My buddy describes it perfectly as fancy fettuccine. I have never liked fettuccine until now. My server, who prepared it himself, recommended adding house chili oil for a slight kick. I went one click past recommended and even then it was still divine. I would order it again without hesitation. Entrée - Veal Chop, Lobster Tail & Vegetables (Chef's preference): After riding Cloud 9 all evening I felt like Icarus flying too close to the sun. One word: bland. The veal was overcooked with all the flavor locked into the fat, and the lobster tail tasted like a convenience store impulse buy. The best use of those bones would be soup stock. I had no desire to finish it. Dessert - Tuxedo Crème Brûlée: As much as I wanted the house raspberry tiramisu I left the choice to my server after some back and forth. He recommended this for its balance of sweetness and berry bitterness and he was right. The perfect final note to tap out on. Service: 10 / 5 Even now, I still don't think I tipped my server enough. Dining alone, he made the evening feel like I had a companion at the table. Great conversation, personalized attention, and a level of service that few will ever experience. It was a pleasure to talk to someone who knows and appreciates food as much as I do. If you want an exceptional dining experience, request AJ as your server. I promise you won't be disappointed. Vibe: 5 / 5 Presentation, presentation, presentation. That is the theme every dish and the environment itself conveys the moment you walk through the doors at Alla Famiglia. This is a place for those who want to feel bourgeois for the night. Overall 4.25 / 5: My goal in life is to become a regular somewhere. There is something special about finding a place you love so much that every visit still feels like a new experience. Alla Famiglia is exactly that type of place. During my visit I was introduced to new items and dishes not listed on the menu, which only adds to that sense of discovery. It may be a while before I return since this place isn't cheap and my restaurant bucket list is long, but I will be back. Hopefully AJ is still there when I do, because that is exactly the kind of server you want in your corner as a regular. Recommend? Absolutely read more

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I liked the vibe. I appreciate the history. It felt old school and authentic. The food was just OK though and the prices are high ...for just ok. We had the oysters, they were fine. I had the Caesar, nothing notable there. We split the Cacio E Pepe and the preparation was cool and it tasted good. I did appreciate that the server gave us a little backstory about the preparation, it's definitely a unique experience to watch them prepare it table-side. I had the veal, prepared as suggested, and it was fine. I was also extremely full at this point, which maybe took away from the flavor. I did bring it home and ate it the next day and I still thought it was just fine. I liked my experience. I just don't really know that it was worth the money or if I'd go back-it is a lot of food so next time I would definitely scale back. read more

With out a doubt the best restaurant in Pittsburgh, I believe they have the best mussels in town and I usually go with Beal chop mil w/ crab but wanted to try something different, so I got the veal chop ripineo ,, it was amazing, maybe one of my best meals ever !!!!!! read more

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Beyond outstanding. The salad course was good, the macaroni course was excellent, and the entrees were wonderful. We booked a reservation day-of a were able to get in with a party of five easily. We loved the old school course by course presentation, and had a hard time even saving room for the next plate. Their seafood dishes might be the best we've had, ever. The chicken parm and chicken lemone were so so well done. The cacio e pepe and vodka pastas were amazing, and we definitely left with the jarred sauce. Wonderful. read more

Some of the food at this restaurant was outstanding and some just eh. The salads and pasta were chef kiss. The main entree my son had salmon and usually that's his go to meal. He said it wasn't very good. It was an added feature. I had chicken parm which was good, not great. Service was outstanding. Prices are on the higher side but the meal does include your salad and pasta. I would maybe give this place another try. The raspberry tiramisu was amazing read more

Alla Famiglia - Italian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Have been fortunate to have eaten at AF a couple of times recently. Have had Anthony stop by and discuss wines and he was wonderful, really helped picking outstanding wines. The bread service to start is so good. On recent visit ordered a special Soft Shell Crabs and Chicken Piccata. The crabs were so good and the Chicken was excellent. The salad and cavitappi Alla vodka are always a wonderful compliment to the meal to start the meal. The servings are large and yes we had enough for lunch the next day. read more

Alla Famiglia - Burnt almond tiramisù - Italian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This is the best Italian restaurant I've been to in a long time. It's five stars for their service, atmosphere, and their food. Not just service with a smile, we were entertained. It was fun watching them fix drinks and mix pasta in the cheese wheel. Sparkling water House salad: candied walnuts and raisins make it next level. House pasta: corkscrew pasta with homemade vodka sauce is delicious. Filet mignon Diane: tender, juicy, lots of flavor here. Birthday dessert - raspberry tiramisu Complimentary small strawberry filled cannoli was the best cannoli I've ever eaten. There are three levels of dining rooms. We were up on the second floor. Very ornate decor and a beautiful spiral staircase. AJ was a joy to have as our server this evening. We were seated at the bar. But we were treated just like any other table. Great service all night. (7 photos; 1 video) read more

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Food, food and more great food. One serving here could easily fill two people up! Each course comes with a salad and pasta dish. We tried the house salad, which was incredibly fresh and the vodka pasta. Pasta was to die for, sweet, creamy and adding in their chili olive oil made it the perfect dish. We tried the veal margherita and chicken Parmesan, each consisted of 3-4 pieces of meat and cooked perfectly. Service was prompt, came by at all the right times. We were sat an hour before closing and still had enough time to enjoy a drink and have all three courses with a few minutes to spare. I would recommend doing the valet, $8 plus a tip at night was much easier than finding a spot on that road! read more

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I had been wanting to try this place for sometime and was excited to try it tonight for a friends birthday. I was disappointed. It took almost an 40 minutes for a server to come by. I felt like the quality of the food was just meh. I began my meal with a salad which was just okay. The noodles on both the vodka pasta and cacio e peppe were overdone. I felt like both sauces were lack luster but preferred the Cacio because at least it had some fan fare. I chose the chicken parmigiana for my entree and did not enjoy it. The sauce was so acidic and lacked seasoning. The chicken was pounded so thin that it became rubbery. I would equate it to wedding food. The whole dinner took around 3 hours (though we had a larger party). For the price tag, I don't think i'll be coming back based on the food. read more

Alla Famiglia - Chicken Parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Birthday celebrations truly don't get better than Alla Famiglia. Words almost fail to capture just how great the night was! from the incredible food to the warm, attentive service that made us feel genuinely celebrated from start to finish. Come hungry and plan on leaving with a to-go bag that will happily become lunch and dinner the next day. Everything is generous, perfectly shareable and downright delicious. We started with salads the House and the Tuscan Kale, both fresh and flavorful. The pastas were absolute standouts: Bigoli Ragu, Cacio e Pepe made tableside and Cavatappi Alla Vodka, each one better than the last. For mains, we went all in with Chicken Marsala, Chicken Parmigiano, Chicken Margherita, and Veal Piccata, classic, comforting, and expertly prepared. Add a bottle of bubbles, a bottle of bold red, and suddenly you've got four very happy women around the table. Alla Famiglia delivered an evening full of laughter, indulgence and food worth savoring long after the last bite. Perfect for birthdays or any night that deserves to feel special. read more

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Somewhat sketchy neighborhood but public parking lot right next to restaurant made me feel safe. Valet available. Multiple rooms to dine in. Beautifully decorated for holidays. We shared a small dining room with 2 other couples. The bread with pepperoncini in oil was very good. The stuffed banana peppers have some kick and lots of gooey cheese. The house salads with blue cheese crumbles was enjoyable. Next was the pasta course. Watching our waitress create a creamy cheesy noodle concoction was impressive. By the time our entrees arrived we were getting full. We had veal parm and the seafood meal with cream sauce. I never take home leftovers. We both took 80% of our entrees home. Our waitress celebrated my birthday. The Bischoff cheesecake was also a hit and taken home for future enjoyment. Highly recommend. I really liked that the menu didn't have calories next to the items. It would have ruined the experience. read more

Alla Famiglia - Italian cake - Italian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The food was great! We got the meatball, smoked provolone, vodka pasta, cacio e Pepe pasta, and salad. I got the steak frites. The meatball was very traditional and their red sauce was excellent. I loved the vodka pasta and liked the cacio e Pepe. The steak frites was good. The raspberry tiramisu was the best dessert I've had in pittsburgh hands down. It is a must. The server was amazing. She was so knowledgeable and attentive. She gave us an overview of the menu and specials from memory that amazed the whole table. The host was super kind. The valet was very respectful and so kind as well. The one thing about this restaurant is the length of the meal. It was over 4 hours for our dinner start to finish! We were with a party of 8 but wow 4+ hours is crazy! It was a bit too long for our group. read more

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Absolutely incredible dinner at Alla Famiglia. Started the night off with their smoked provolone, escargot, mussels, and giant meatballs. All the appetizers were delicious, my favorite was the smoked provolone. So good. After a round of some very tasty espresso martinis, some bottles of wine, and a round of tequila shots, we ordered our entrees. I went with the Veal Milanese per our waitress' recommendation. No joke, this was amazing. Absolutely worth the price in my opinion. Tender veal perfectly fried and resting in a pool of butter. Topped with crab and other tasty things. Highly impressed. Also got to try the Cacio E Pepe and the Cavatelli Alla Vodka. Both were great, I think I enjoyed the Cavatelli slightly more. Overall, one of the most amazing dinners ever. Food was incredible. Service was amazing. Huge shoutout to our waitress for dealing with our rowdy party of 12. Can't wait to come back to dine here again. 10/10 A+ read more

Alla Famiglia - Veal Milanese - Italian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Nice dinner out with family, but be prepared to be there for a while. Our reservation was at 5 PM, but we didn't receive our check and leave until after 8 PM. We weren't in a rush and enjoyed spending the time with family. However if you're not, I would keep that in mind. When we came up to the valet, no one was there so we ended up seeing a lot that said Alla Famiglia Only and parking there. When we walked up to the restaurant, valet was there now and we asked if it was okay that we parked. They said it was fine with a smile. (Spoilers: their attitude changed later!) Dinner was fine! We enjoyed the multiple courses, particularly the cacio e Pepe tableside. And the dressing on the casa salad was so delightful. The course pacing was incredibly relaxed, which I was fine with but some of my table mates were a little frustrated by the long waits. I had the tagliatelle with seafood and boy did they pack it with seafood! My husband enjoyed the veal cutlet but others found their steaks and veal chop to be mediocre for the price. We also tried the tiramisu and pumpkin creme brûlée for dessert, all delicious. When we went to our car, the valet yelled at us, saying next time we parked in this lot we'd get towed. We explained what happened and he essentially said we were lying. That definitely soured the experience for us! But still worth trying if you opt for street parking and don't mind a looooong dinner. read more

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We had a private event at Alla Famiglia yesterday evening at 6pm. They have valet parking for $8 or you can do street parking like we did that's $1 an hour. A friend and I got there early so we asked to see if we can grab a glass of wine upstairs at the bar. They don't have any happy hour specials and got a glass of wine each. The inside is on the dim side and upscale. Once it came time for our event the hostess got us and led us back downstairs to the private event room. The room bright and gorgeous with the chandeliers. There were about 30 of us or so and they set it up so that there were long tables (last time we had an event there they had round tables). They then had staff walk down the line for each table and serve us our food. I really liked the red wine vinaigrette for our salad and the bread in the bruschetta was delicious. Everyone really enjoyed our pasta options as well as the fish and the chicken options. I thought their greens and beans with sausage was just fine. The nice thing was that there were plenty of leftovers packed up in leftover containers for us to take home. The cannoli desert was self serve. I was a bit surprised that such a nice place like Alla Familigia would have those small white styrofoam containers that aren't necessarily the most sturdy. read more

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We went for a quick drink over the weekend to scope it out, since we'd never been. The bar staff was really considerate, especially Tony, who took care of us. I ordered the Love Potion #9, and you could tell it was very high quality ingredients. This is a beautiful restaurant for a special occasion or date night. read more

Alla Famiglia - Love Potion #9 - Italian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Food was decent. Definitely not worth the money. Our waitress and staff were great but the food was just ok. The pasta wheel course was our favorite part. The restaurant is nice but in a weird area cuz there was some sketchy stuff going on outside read more

Tonight I went to Alla Famiglia for a business dinner and it was FABULOUS! Our server (sadly I am blanking on her name) was impressive and knew the menu - both food and wine - in and out! Very thorough with her explanations! We also had another chef (?) served (?) .. his name was Chewy and he was a ray of sunshine! That man deserves a raise! He made our experience even better than it already was! Okay now onto the food! We started with the smoked provolone and it was chefs kiss. Absolutely amazing, highly recommend! Then I got the house salad - an absolute staple. Since we had a large group we got both the pasta options and both were incredible! For my main dish I got a portabello dish (I am a vegetarian) and it was very very good! Overall, it was a top tier dinner that I will think about for days to come! read more

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Finally got to come here and I was not disappointed! I was told by people to go hungry because it's a lot of food, they were not lying. 3 courses and each being super delicious. I don't remember the name of the cocktail I go but was delicious. Will be returning many more times! What is odd, is that the neighborhood/surroundings don't seem very safe. I did valet parking so didn't have to walk through the streets but don't know how safe I would feel if I had to do that. Just be careful! read more

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Food is delicious and also authentic per my Italian friend :-) The portions here are mountainous. You have to get a main and 2 sides, one salad one pasta, and leave with a hefty takeout box. They give you this spicy oil that's really good. I have been here for dinner as well as for a catered event in one of the back rooms. read more

Alla Famiglia - Vodka - Italian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Superb food excellent staff. We have eaten here several times. The restaraunt is near our daughter and son-in-law's house so we have gone here after dropping off our grandchildren. We tend to be foodies (my husband is from a spice family) so we ask a lot of questions. The waitstaff either know the answers or gladly go to the kitchen and get complete answers. Their gazpacho was a nice treat wth good spicing and a the unusual addition of crab meat. The Tuscan kale salad combined a variety of flavors and textures. I am a huge kale fan but my husband is not so he got another appetizer. The veal masala was tender and flavorful. The wild mushrooms-we asked about the specific mushrooms-were good but not very exotic. I liked the slightly sweet addition of the currents. read more

Finally tried Alla! I was impressed with a few parts but disappointed in others. First the desert was amazing as well as the pastas, however myself and my friends meats were not the right temps which we expected read more

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We celebrated my birthday here and had an amazing experience. Our service was spectacular and each course was outstanding. The matcha crème brûlée was one of the best desserts i've ever had! read more

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As usual, the food was excellent and consistent with my previous visits. Unfortunately, the service this time was quite unexpected. My server seemed irritated when I asked for my meatball to be packed up, sighing and rolling his eyes. When I questioned it, he responded with attitude. I've normally had great experiences here, so this stood out as very unusual. read more

Seated next to the kitchen for a fun experience (request for special occasions)! Always a great time but be sure to bring your appetite or a doggy bag! Take advantage of the sommelier on the weekends for great recommendations! read more

Alla Famiglia - Stuffed pork chop - Italian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The service from Daisy was amazing. Very knowledgeable and helpful with the menu and navigating the night since this was our first time here. We had a variety of drinks and they were all top notch. Such great twist on classics. The veal chop was perfectly cooked, rich with the flavor of the butter in which it was seared. I had the Duck Ragu on my pasta and it was delightful. Wife ordered the 12 ounce stuffed meatball and didn't eat much after the salad and pasta. We had the raspberry tiramisu for dessert. It was good if you like the fruit tiramisu but I will always prefer the traditional. Wonderfully relaxing atmosphere and can't wait to return. read more

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Service was excellent 5 The servers are very good Ambiance 4 The building is nice but dark Food 2 The house salad was the best part Penne Vodka-too sweet and not much flavor, small portion Cacio y Pepe-not impressive, limited pepper and flavor No Raspberry puree for a cocktail Neighborhood is horrible and valet parking is $8 I won't go back or recommend read more

Incredible dining experience tonight for our anniversary!! Dinner was amazing and so much food! Service was wonderful and attentive. Highly recommend an early dinner seating (the courses can take a bit of time to get to through!) and also to try the cacio e Pepe pasta! read more

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A restaurant that can stand the test of time is all about the food and I promise you will crave it! But its staff and atmosphere is what makes it the place you can't wait to come back to enjoy. Yes it's all about the food and it is fabulous and the best Italian food in the city! It has keep an old school flavor and service and atmosphere and moved forward with the times. Tony led us to our pre dinner bar area. Cliff made the best drinks and Daniel was our outstanding server and professional who made our night the best. Veal is their specialty! Their pasta stirred in the cheese wheel is to die for. So amazing. House salad is fresh a little sweetness and delish, Branzini was excellent. Filet was perfection. Vodka sauce was yummy. It was a birthday celebration so the special dessert and our extra raspberry cake with almonds was out of this world. Wine recommendations from Daniel and expertise with the menu welcomed! Smoked cheese app was one of a kind! Love love love. Even valet parking was outstanding!!! Espresso martini is a must go back for! Old fashioned was the best. Beverage menu excellence! Thank you. read more

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Amazing spot! Definitely gave me I'm eating at an Italians family Sunday dinner! The service was amazing. AJ was just wonderful. Very friendly and he went over the menu with us from start to finish. Had great recommendations and made us some amazing cocktails. Victoria as well gets a shout out as she was again very friendly and attentive. The food was just as good as the service. They sell jars of their sauce and I'm mad I didn't pick any up! We started the meal with their complementary oil, bread and like a white bean hummus. I wouldn't be me if I also didn't order their meatballs. There cavatelli alla vodka was probably the best I had all year!!!! Absolutely delicious. We also tried the Cacio E Pepe, and they actually did the cheese wheel table side in front of you, really cool. For mains, the Veal Cotoletta was my favorite. The crab it was topped with was a great addition and just so good! The chicken alla limone anothet stellar dish. We had one more dish, it was excellent, like a mushroom ragu type dish,( sorry can't recall name) My take is you will not get a bad meal here. read more

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4.5 stars. Alla Famiglia is an upscale Italian restaurant that opened in 1997 and was purchased by the current owner in 2005. Its menu lists foods such as oysters, salads, pastas, chicken, lamb, veal, steak, and branzino. Please see my attached photos for the menu in December 2024. Alla Famiglia also has a full bar and a cigar room. My husband and I ate one dinner here. The seating hostess and two servers promptly and politely served us. We greatly enjoyed everything that we ate. Here are descriptions for our foods and beverage: Free bread - The bread came with a very tasty white-bean dip and spicy-pepper olive oil. Casa Salad - This salad contained mixed greens, roasted peppers, spiced walnuts, olives, gorgonzola, and a red-wine vinaigrette. Hail Caesar Salad - This salad consisted of romaine lettuce, crostini, parmesan, and Caesar dressing. Cavatappi Alla Vodka - This pasta contained marinara, cream, vodka, olive oil, and basil. Cacio e Pepe - Linguini was mixed inside a Locatelli Romano cheese wheel at the tableside. It was fun to watch, and it tasted very cheesy. Seafood Diavola - My entree contained tender lobster tail, scallops, mussels, and clams in a flavorful tomato sauce. Ripieno Veal - This veal was a very large size. It was stuffed with prosciutto, sage, and provolone and topped with mushrooms and a red-wine demi-glacé. It looked like a masterpiece! Raspberry Tiramisu - This tiramisu contained mascarpone, liquor, vodka, and raspberry preserves. White-chocolate martini - This beverage had flavors of white chocolate and bourbon. For the two of us, we spent a couple hundred dollars plus a tip. The serving sizes were large, so we walked out of the restaurant with bagged leftovers. Please note that this restaurant is in a neighborhood that has a high crime rate. As we were departing the restaurant, a vehicle with two people tried to stop my husband and me. I recommend walking far from other people outside. read more

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BEST ITALIAN IN PITTSBURGH! Alla Famiglia has been on my list to try for about two years now and I finally had the opportunity to check it off my list. GREAT decision! Alla Famiglia is the best of two words - classic old school Pittsburgh Italian and modern Italian cuisine. Your meal comes with bread and dipping oil, house salad, & pasta a la vodka and that's all before your main entree arrives! The food is classic and comforting but also fresh and incredibly delicious. I got the seafood Diavolo as my main - the sauce was incredible, spicy but not too spicy and the seafood was cooked perfectly - no rubbery lobster here. Also don't skimp on the appetizers or dessert (although it helps if you have people to share with because it's a lot of food) our table ordered the Giant Meatball and Smoked Provolone which were both incredible as well as the Raspberry Tiramisu for dessert which was a refreshing change up from the classic (and I love the classic!) Overall our service and experience couldn't have been better so whether you want a nice date night out or are celebrating a fancy occasion add Alla Famiglia to your must-try places in 2025! read more

Alla Famiglia - Raspberry Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Another wonderful night at Alla Famiglia! Love their holiday decor- very classy and homey. I love to come this time of year. We started with a cocktail in their cigar lounge where Caitlin took great care of us. Once it was time for our reservation, the host team guided us to our table. Autumn introduced herself and guided my 2 out of town friends through the menu flawlessly. We ordered a round of espresso martinis, and they are truly one of my favorite in the city. Lexy assisted with our courses and helped out with anything we needed. We started with the meatball and the greens and beans as starters are both were phenomenal shareable starters. After the starters, we got our salad course where we all got the casa salad, one of my favorites! During the pasta course, we got one of the classic vodka and then upgraded to the cacio e Pepe pasta. We absolutely love their spicy oil that the team brought over. For entrees, we got the Veal Chop, Del Mare (Pasta) and the Filet Mignon in the tartufo prep. Everything was wonderful and blew my out of town friends (Italians from Jersey iykyk) minds that Italian can be this good in Pittsburgh. Chewy checked in on us as well. Thank you to the full team at Alla Famiglia that pittsburgh has some dang good Italian food! read more

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Truly a great experience! Sat at the bar, Bartender was awesome! Helpful on limited menu for New Years Eve and made me bomb cacio e Pepe! Atmosphere was really cool. Sad had no room for dessert. read more

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Wow, super expensive. Like Jesus Christ this is Pittsburgh. The food was delicious but damn, I am shocked that this city even has a restaurant that has an $80+ plate. For this reason, I saved this restaurant to go to for my birthday. The food was great as well as the service but as someone that was born and raised in NYC, I just knew that there was no reason to be paying $80 for reveal in Pittsburgh. Wine bottles were also expensive but there were some mid range prices as well. Cheapest bottle was $59. The ambience was definitely giving old school high end Italian restaurant. It was nice and quiet on a Tuesday evening. I would recommend this restaurant but only to my friends that have loaded pockets just for the experience read more

Alla Famiglia - House pasta - Italian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

An incredible Italian experience! Could not recommend Alla Famiglia enough. The way the meal works and the way they structure the menu is a little different than most places. First off you're set with a sort of fixed menu, you're going to get a bread basket, their house salad, a vodka pasta and then you pick your main. Depending on your main you've chosen you will pay a certain price. Now you can also choose any of their appetizers which is an additional charge and also upgrade your salad or pasta to a different option as outlined in their respective section. And that's it! Clear as mud. We got the meatball as a group of 4 to share which was great with the bread. The pasta bowl they gave us was quite a lot and we all were able to get seconds/thirds as a group of 30 something men. Several of us got their specials so I cannot comment on their menu but the specials were fantastic. One of my friends got a lamb shank with lobster that was on the pricier side but looked incredible. This place may be on the more expensive side in Pittsburgh but it's well worth the money and not backbreaking respectively. I would make it a point to come back every time I'm in the area! Service was incredibly attentive and the restaurant had a great interior design with a classic American-Italian feel! read more

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We met a group of friends the other night for our first time at Alla Famiglia. We grabbed some street parking before seeing that there was an open spot in their small parking lot beside the restaurant. Some of those spots are reserved for valet parking. But - no matter. Despite some warnings from some older Burghers about the neighborhood, we felt perfectly safe. The ambiance of the place draws you in -- an old theater that's been nicely refurbished/repurposed. I was a bit alarmed at the large staircase we had to climb, because one of our party has mobility issues (but she was fine - there's a railing and she could go slowly pulling herself along). We had a nice corner table in the front windows - though they had the thick, velvet theater-style curtains mostly covering them. Dark walls, dark curtains - it's a vibe! Our server was excellent - and she had a team helping her which always makes for the best experience. The menu is pretty large - with pasta and salad accompanying most meals. You can "upgrade" to Cacio e Pepe from the vodka pasta ----- do it. The pasta prepared table side in a giant block of parm cheese is excellent. We chose the salad upgrade to a Caesar - which was disappointing. The dressing was weak and the anchovies not flavorful. The house salad looked better. For apps - the 7 of us shared the giant meatball (tender, flavorful) and the smoked provolone (our fave - served on a hot, skillet w/ a smoky, truffle yumminess topped w/ spicy arugula -- def don't miss this dish!). That doesn't sound like much for 7 adults, but there was so much food by the end of the meal - it was enough! Our entrees were good. I thought my halibut (lightly breaded) in a tomato cream - on the specials list - was really good. The pork chop some had received mixed reviews. My husband's was overcooked. The spiced apple/onion dish on the plate was interesting and went well with the pork. The accompanying roasted 1/2 sweet potato was simple and fine. The Fred Flintstone-style "paddled" veal chop received pretty good reviews (veal is a specialty here). One friend apparently always gets chicken parm and - as usual - liked her dish. We all had giant to-go containers. Our friends ordered 3 desserts for sharing: dulce de leche cheese cake w/ an apply-spicy topping (FAVE), the raspberry tiramisu (really good; our server said this is a house specialty & never leaves the menu no matter how much it changes), & the gigantic olive oil chocolate cake (pretty good). We had a few bottles of nebiolo - all good (at $99, this one of the lesser $$ bottles of wine). All in all - it was a nice evening, but it came with quite a price tag. My husband and I paid for 1 bottle of wine and an app - along with our entrees - and our total was $350 with tip. That's pretty steep - even with our leftovers. Truly, though -- we could've shared an entree and will likely do this if/when we return. read more

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Absolutely the best meal ever! It has taken me SO long to get here and my husband making this my birthday dinner was definitely worth the wait. We started with the meatball appetizer - 12oz filled with mozzarella, swimming in their delicious signature sauce. We both upgraded our salads to the Caesar. The crouton was delicious and the salads were dressed perfectly. Also, weird to note but the salad was SO cold, in a good way, and it tasted so fresh and crisp. I got the vodka pasta and my husband upgraded to the cacio e pepe & we split them both. They make the cacio e pepe table side which was fun to watch. The vodka sauce was simple and amazing. Both pastas were so good, I couldn't choose which one I liked more. Lastly, I had the most tender filet of my life. It was cooked perfectly and practically melted in my mouth. I chose the Gorgonzola preparation and would definitely get it again, although the filet was so good on its own. My husband had the best chicken parmesan of his life. Three huge pieces that were light, airy, and fried to perfection. Our server surprised me with a complimentary dessert which was such a nice touch. She was very attentive, personable, and explained the menu very well. Every course was timed perfectly. The meal was so filling & we had tons of leftovers which I was really happy about. Needless to say, we will definitely return!! read more

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This is old school Italian at its finest. It's a beautiful, dimly lit restaurant, very welcoming when you walk in. Every course was delicious from start to finish. The bread with two different spreads was such a nice touch. I really appreciated them being able to accommodate my dairy allergy as well. The fresh cavatappi with marinara was to die for. I had the tartufo filet for my entree and it was perfectly cooked and tender. The wine list is carefully curated with many Italian varietals and non-Italian as well. Lastly, our server, Beth was so friendly and informative. Thank you, Beth, for adding to our amazing dining experience! read more

Alla Famiglia - Limoncello - Italian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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