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    DiAnoia's Eatery

    4.4 (1.3k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    DIANOIA'S EATERY ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Faith M.

    Have been here a few times. Have had delicious meals every time, from the pasta to desserts.

    Whipped Ricotta and bread
    Kristine S.

    I had been looking forward to this dinner for a while. The place is so cute and the menu has some delicious looking dishes. The bread with whipped ricotta was the star of the meal. Fresh, hot and satisfying. The cocktails were average and my Hugo spritz was unimpressive. No fresh mint. Where are things really took a turn was on the steak Florentine. Not only did it take an exceptionally long time to reach our table, but it was completely overcooked. Very disappointing for the first time at this restaurant. The server noted he could replace it, but it would take a long time so he offered to comp us dessert which was appreciated. On a positive note, the Genovese alla Paccheri was tasty. If I were to try the restaurant again, I would probably get that dish. We took dessert to go. The tiramisu was solid. We also got a blackberry tart, which was probably the best thing and the Italian rainbow cookie, which was dry. As far as the interior of the restaurant, it is a really cute vibe. It was a hot and humid evening and all of the windows were open so the restaurant got quite hot so it was a bit uncomfortable. Parking was a challenge, but that's to be expected at the strip. We might give this spot another try, but I feel like there are so many better restaurants.

    Meatballs
    Lena O.

    I can't comment on the venue yet, but their meatballs at Little Italy were great and a great size so that I didn't feel too bad about spending $12 on them. Their team members were positive to interact with. I did not get one, but their spritzes and drinks also looked very good. They succeeded at keeping their line moving efficiently at the busy Little Italy festival.

    Gnocchi & Meatballs
    Raman D.

    My first restaurant since moving to Pittsburgh! We went on a Friday night and the restaurant was packed. We waited about an hour for our food which was kind of frustrating but they were absolutely slammed. Our server even brought us a second plate of bread and oil to make up for it (which we appreciated)! The food was worth the wait! Loved heirloom pasta and gnocchi w/ meatballs were delicious as well!! We also got tiramisu for dessert (not pictured) yeah, no. The mascarpone was dense and I believe they used cake instead of the ladyfingers. It genuinely pretty bad and I wouldn't get it again which sucked because tiramisu is my go to dessert (also pretty pricey for the portion we got). At that said, I will be back to try other dishes!

    Daniela K.

    diAnoia's absolutely lived up to the hype! The restaurant was hopping, but the service was warm, attentive, and never missed a beat. The whipped ricotta with lemon and crostini was a perfect start, the butter bean salad with cucumber and tomato was unbelievably fresh and outstanding, and the Caprese panzanella was beautifully balanced with incredible seasonal flavor. You can taste the quality in every bite. We can't wait to come back!

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    Meg H.

    Loved our lunch at DiAnoia's. The ambiance is inviting as soon as you enter: an attractive bar, cool casual artsy decor that calls to mind a bright Italian cafe; and plenty of seating options. For lunch you order at the deli counter, and there are so many excellent options to choose from (particularly pasta and sandwiches). Portions are very generous, so two people could easily share one sandwich, one pasta dish (but we happily ordered a couple so that we could try different things). Highly recommend the Italian sub and the veal Parmesan sandwich! Service was friendly and easy. Wish I lived in Pittsburgh or I would go back all the time!

    Gnocchi Sorrentina Bread Bowl
    Morgan W.

    Such a live restaurant! This place is always so busy and can be hard to get a reservation so if you plan to go do it early in advance! The staff were very polite! I tried the Gnocchi Sorrentina Bread Bowl and added the meatball! Lots of sauce and lots of cheese that's for sure! It was an interesting taste! I wipe say a bit overwhelming trying to figure out how to eat it! I would definitely go back here and would Probably want to try something different!

    Tiramisu
    Mike L.

    Heard this place had the best Italian in the city. It did not disappoint. My wife and I were seated on the second level, which I felt like removed us from the energetic and vibing atmosphere on the first level. But honestly, we didn't come for the atmosphere, we came for the food. The bread and oil was fresh. The gnocchis are huge giant pillows, but still go down light. The scampi was super flavorful. The tiramisu had great flavor. All the employees went out of their way to make sure we had an enjoyable experience. We will look forward to coming here again!

    Sausage & Peppers Panini
    Ankit M.

    Nice Italian eatery serving cookies, sandwiches l, pasta and coffees during brunch and a sit down during dinner. The pasta was fresh and tasted good, the sandwich and cheesecake even better.

    Aglio e Olio
    Karson S.

    The food here is the real deal. Dishes that you would never think would taste amazing based on their simplicity were the STAR of the show! Pasta with simple ingredients like tomatoes & basil was a top favorite. Soup with beans and Italian sausage was great. Everyone left here stuffed. The tiramisu and steak was just alright, but the atmosphere with the decor and small feel was beyond perfect to make you feel like you were in a little place in Italy.

    Gerald H.

    Friday dinner here while in town for the weekend. I had originally made a reservation for 10 just in case the baseball game ran over, but received a call that earlier times had opened up. We moved the reservation to 9 and came there shortly before. To start, we ordered the bread and whipped ricotta, as well as the brussel sprouts. The bread was massive and the whipped ricotta was a nice touch. The brussel sprouts were also good - served with a sweet glaze and thick cubed pork belly. For my entree I ordered the gnocchi and meatballs which was incredibly large. The gnocchi were the size of rectangular pillowed donut holes. They almost were the same size as the meatballs. The sauce was also nicely seasoned and had a good flavor. I also added a half size of the cacio e Pepe. Easily one of the top 5 places I have had this dish. The sauce was perfectly flavored with pepper, plenty of sauce so it didn't stick to the pasta and become just a clumped mess - and the right size. For dessert I ordered the berry brown butter pastry. This was a perfect size and packed great flavor. Multi-leveled but still bright while being rich. I liked this place - can be loud, but they also have outdoor seating. My only wish would be that you could order pizza from Davide which is attached to the back of this location.

    Fresh Bread with Oil & Parmigiano Reggiano
    Christina W.

    Located near The Strip and only a half block from the bus stop. Lovely two story with dining areas on both levels. Beautifully decorated to look like you are eating in Italy. Friendly servers. Nice wine selection with very decent prices. They give you fresh bread and a small plate of olive oil with balsamic drizzle to dip the bread. That was delicious. Would have been five stars except my Stuffed Shells were served slightly warm ish. But they tasted good. Would have been fabulous if it was served hot and fresh. Their homemade meatballs are good but a little too dense. We ordered a glass of Super Tuscan and a glass of Cab Sav. The Cab Sav was delicious. Ended the meal with tiramisu for my birthday. I enjoyed every bite. We hear this place has good lunch. We will be back to try that menu. * 8 photos

    Check out that balcony!
    Dani J.

    This place is so cool looking and much bigger than I realized from the outside. We showed up early Saturday evening and they seated the four of us upstairs. It was so nice. Theres even a cute little balcony overlooking the downstairs and Im a sucker for theming. Our server was very helpful creating a vegan dish for my husband but alas the creamy mushroom sauce won him over. I tasted it. It was amazing! The kids menus came with crayons and a very nice create your own pasta for kids with seasonal veggies. The kids cookies looked huge and delicious too as an add on. The free bread service was nice but I think we saw the paid upgrade version and it looked amazing. So if we ever go with a bigger party we will definitely be doing that. It is a bit pricey so dinner there is definitely a nice treat and not a weekly thing for us My only note is that I wish there was a salad with the entree.

    Heirloom tomato pasta and Cacio e Pepe

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    Is it kid-friendly? Do they have a menu for kids?

    Hi Allison, We are absolutely kid-friendly! We have a small kid's menu that includes several pasta… 

    Are you having the Seven fish dinner this summer? If so when?

    Hello John. In addition to our regular menu, we will be offering our Christmas in July Seven Fishes Special from July 15th-20th.

    Is it generally cold in here should I bring a sweater thank you?

    I always bring a sweater. You just never know.

    Does Dianoia's sell wine by the glass?

    Yes. I had a Chardonnay.

    Is there a corkage fee? Or is it BYOB to begin with I guess?

    Hello, we have a full bar and wine list, but if you'd like to bring your own bottle instead, its a $20 corkage fee.

    Is it wheelchair accessible? Steps free entrance?

    Yes it is wheelchair accessible.

    Do they have Parking?

    Street parking. A couple nearby garages.

    Is there seating available during your breakfast hours or is it takeout only?

    Seating is available

    Is there delivery available?

    Yes, we currently offer delivery through Doordash!

    Is there a specific dress attire?

    No, but feel free to dress up.

    Do they offer gfree options?

    Yes, we have plenty of gluten free options, including gluten free pastas.

    Are there gluten free options?

    Absolutely, in addition to many of our menu items being gluten free already, we can also do almost any of our pasta dishes and sub in our gluten free pasta. Just let your server know you're gluten free and they can point you in the right direction.

    Is pizza ONLY available for takeout T-TH or can I order it to eat there if I'm there on a Wednesday?

    Hi Nicole, currently, our pizza is available for dine in only for lunch, it is not available on our dinner menu. If you are looking for pizza in the evenings, you can do take out Tuesday-Thursday. This is hopefully just temporary as we are looking… 

    Is a reservation for dinner required?

    It's not required, but definitely suggested.

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