Through word of mouth I had heard that DiAnoia's (which has a pastry shop nearby), had gluten-free Pignoli nut cookies, but was disappointed to learn that they are not safe for people with Celiac Disease. I also thought they had a more extensive GF menu - turns out, they have GF pasta which can be substituted in most of their pasta meals. No worries - the staff is knowledgeable and helpful. I had a house salad, which was a generous portion that could have been a meal by itself. I also had the GF vegan pasta with fall vegetables, pistachios, and plenty of garlic. I thought about asking for cheese, but it was so flavorful, there was no need. The leftovers tasted just as good the next day. Everyone in our group enjoyed their meals - the short rib ragu got especially rave reviews. The atmosphere is bright and fun and we enjoyed checking out all the various dishes carried past our table as we were seating in the thick of things - added entertainment value. read more

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Squeezed me and my family in on my birthday during a packed lunch/dinner rush. Super great food, efficient service and perfect ambience. Will be returning thank you. read more

DiAnoia's Eatery - Spaghetti and meatball - Delis Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We were delighted to get a reservation for dinner over the Holidays. DiAnoia's came highly rated by our friends and we are so glad we came. The service was fantastic and while I don't know if they were understaffed, certainly the ratio to patrons weren't quite in their favor...yet, service was very attentive and they made sure everyone was being taken care of. For meals, we ordered the Apple Walnut salad, Cacio e pepe, Pasta with homemade sausage and kale, the formidable Steak Florentine and tiramisu to-go. Everything was delicious and cooked to perfection! I struggled with knocking off a star, but decided not to...DiAnoia's well known Cacio e Pepe wasn't to our liking as it was heavy and very cheesy. We are coming from summers worth of Italian made Cacio e Pepes. Portions are also very huge, so we ended up taking part of the steak home too. Overall, we look forward to coming back again! Tip: reserve a month in advance to get the best timing that works for you. read more

DiAnoia's Eatery - Steak Florentine - Delis Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I've been dying to try DiAnoia's since I saw their pumpkin bowl gnocchi on Instagram last fall! We finally made our way there, and it did not disappoint! Our table tried a little bit of everything - pasta, gnocchi, chicken, meatballs - everything was delicious! You could tell it was all handmade using the freshest ingredients. Our reservation was for a table outside, which ended up just being under a tent in a parking lot. Next time, I'd definitely try to get seating inside. The only downfall was that the service was very slow, but the tasty food certainly makes up for it! read more

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Cute place! First time we went in we got told we could be seated and then told instantly we couldn't so had to leave. That was disappointing. Second time we came back the egg sandwich was pretty solid for a kid who just wanted egg and cheese I got the eggplant panini which was just plain eggplant no breading. They gave me a ton of plain eggplant but not nearly enough sauce on the sandwich to help make it tasty. Spaghetti and meatballs were pretty solid as well. Cookies were just ok, $2.50 given the size was more than I was expecting. I would have expected larger sizes for the price. Also ordered online in fear of not getting a seat again like the first time-- it was a 55-60 min wait and then we arrived a few mins after expected time and still had to wait. Seemed a bit crazy it wasn't ready given timing was already so long. read more

Oh boy.... I don't know if somebody didn't show up in the kitchen or what but we've been waiting over 45 minutes for our food. The manager came out to explain the delay to one table but then disappeared so not sure what the hold up is. We asked one of the servers to check on our food and she never came back. We understand if it's a staffing issue just tell us what is going on and don't let people keep ordering if it's an hour wait. That's not cool. It looks like a nice place but now we are trying to get a refund since we are hungry and there is no end in sight. read more

I was somewhat disappointed with DiAnoia's Eatery for lunch. We sat a long time until we realized there are no waitresses for lunch. We had to get our own water. We waited in line to order in an adjacent room and were prompted for a tip. Not sure what the tip is for ?? We each ordered our food, but it came out at very different times. One person in my party was served 10 minutes after everyone else. We ordered drinks at the bar. The Negronis were premixed is a bottle. I was shocked with this delivery of a $14 drink. I am not sure if all of the ingredients were in the drink, and I am quite sure a mixture of Campari, gin, sweet vermouth and Prosecco should not be made ahead of time and sitting on a shelf in a bottle for who knows how many days. When we ordered Aperol Spritz the Prosecco came out of a soda fountain. The salad with shrimp was very good. read more

I went here for a quick breakfast and the restaurant was super cute with great service. I had an Aperol Spritz which was great along with the Breakfast Sandwich with spicy sausage. It was very tasty. Can't wait to try the pasta here, everything looked so delicious! read more

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Are you *#%¥ing kidding me??! An HOUR AND FIVE MINUTES for an egg sandwich? You can't be allowed to keep getting away with this. read more

DiAnoia's Eatery - Receipt - Delis Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

As soon as you walk in the door at DiAnoia's you know it's going to be good! The smells are amazing coming out of the kitchen. I'm not a huge fan of the seating options as it is tight inside. You do have more privacy outside but dislike the table style chosen. Neither of which is even a big deal once food starts arriving at the table! You have to get the balls! House bread is also a must. After a couple of trips there I've tried a handful of the main dishes and apps. You just can't go wrong here. The lamb ragu (not pictured) was hands down my favorite so far. So rich in flavor and the pasta was perfectly cooked. I always opt for tiramisu at the end. My favorite! It does lack in a good punch of flavor but still great if you saved room! read more

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I ordered the Steak WOW it was amazing, the best steak I have had in town, better than any of the overrated and overpriced steak restaurants, unbelievable!! The mushroom Bolognese was delicious, the fresh bread, the meatballs everything is always the best here. Worth the wait to get reservations!! A must in Pittsburgh!!! read more

After 6 years I finally went to the infamous dianoias in the strip district. I originally found them on Facebook for their gnocchi bread bowls. But today we went to try something else: the pumpkin gnocchi bowl. Something I was a little put off about was that it sells for $36 which is a lot, but our waitress proceeded to tell us that the pumpkins they had on hand were a little bigger so it was best suited for two people and $48 instead. Like??? That's a little unfair. But we got it because we didn't care that much. It was good but lacked flavor in my opinion. The gnocchi were gigantic. It was really pretty and tasted good but I don't know, just wasn't flavorful. I got a rigatoni cacio e pepe for my main course and it was way too cheesy... they piled the pecorino on it was almost too flavorful. I couldn't eat it I was squishing the sauce out of the rigatoni and wiping it off on the side of my bowl. You can see in the photos it is just absolutely doused with cheese. I appreciated that it wasn't watery though like so many places are anddd the rigatoni themselves were delicious and perfect consistency. It's difficult to master a cacio e pepe. My boyfriend loved his tagliatelle dish and my FIL loved his as well. We were blown away by the foccocia bread we got (the free bread). It was so so delicious. Service was really good. Update 11/28/23: Aimee was so kind and actually reached out and sent us a gift card for the cacio e pepe debacle. So sweet. This business really does CARE. read more

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Parking is horrible, but food was tasty and well prepared! Nice outdoor tables in sidewalk. Would go again! Meatballs were huge!

Had dinner reservations on a Thursday. We got stuck in traffic on the way to the restaurant, but called to let them know we were on our way and running a bit behind. The hostess was super nice about it and held our table. We were seated immediately when we got there. There was a decent crowd on hand, but it wasn't loud in the restaurant at all. Our waitress was SO nice and super helpful deciding what to order. Both my friend and I ordered aperol spritz's. My friend ordered the gnocchi with meatballs and I ordered the gnocchi in a bread bowl. Neither of us were disappointed in the slightest. The food was amazing and both of us left full, happy, and with leftovers. read more

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If there were INFINITY stars - I'd give that to this wonderful, unpretentious, orgasmically good Italian establishment. Hubby, BFF (in town for a visit), and I landed the only rez we could get the other night = at the blue-hair hour (5p ). Turns out - we ate & drank SO much, the early hour was a good thing. Great, casual vibe inside - fresh white interior with pops of vibrant paint, artwork. We sat by the closed garage doors - GREAT seats, and while we started to get seriously hot at first, one of the employees came over and raised both garage doors. Instant relief! The food is the star - but so was our server Alexa - the taller one!). She made great recs that we followed, to our delight! "Beans & greens" to start, along with a fabulous roasted eggplant dish. Both were so intensely flavorful --- the beans and escarole with spicy Italian sausage had the sought edge, but the olives and sauce with the eggplant were so delish. The fresh focaccia sitting on a pool of vibrant EVOO w/ a splash of balsamic was quite good, but then hubs & bff spied a giant, flying saucer-like bread dish at another table - slathered in grated Parm (aka- the fresh bread) -- and we got that, too! Thin, crispy yummness. We got roasted cauliflower with pesto and pine nuts (WOW- the flavor) and roasted potatoes with a spicy-ish aioli (these were a little salty and just way too much food). Entree (2 to share): 1.) gigantic home made gnocchi w/ killer, award-winning meatballs (holy moly those things were up there w/ the best I've ever had!!); 2.) "crema de mais" - fusilli w/ roasted corn, dill, corn purée, & roasted peppers (this was not as flavorful - but leftovers were more flavorful on day2!). We didn't get a protein on the fusilli- so maybe that would add more flavor?? I'd go for Cacio e pepe next time. Accompanying this massive feast was a fabulous Sicilian Cabernet. Wicked good wine. Absolutely NO room for anything off their limited dessert menu (tho my stomach thought about tiramisu). No doubt it would've knocked out socks off - tho we had none left after this fabulous, perfect dinner. Cannot wait to return!!! read more

Anytime we are in Pittsburgh, this is our go to spot. Whether it is for lunch or dinner, everything is delicious. This week, we came in for both. For lunch, we ordered the whipped ricotta, roasted potatoes (crispy and delicious), eggplant parm panini and the porchetta panini (outstanding). Previously, we've had the Italiano panini which is fantastic. For dinner, we had the escarole, beans and sausage which is incredible, roasted eggplant, meatballs, fresh bread (a must order), Coyne Farms half chicken. Service is always great. We will continue to return anytime we are in town. read more

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Stopped in for lunch, and was very happy with what I ordered today. The Caprese Panini was awesome. Super fresh homemade bread, high quality burrata cheese, fresh tomato & arugula; oh, and pine nuts! I definitely had some leftovers. Hannah, the bartender/barista took my order and was super attentive & awesome!! read more

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Went here with a girlfriend and we waited so long for our food that we just kept ordering drinks. It was a busy Friday night so maybe that was our mistake. It took at least 1 hr 45 minutes to get any food at all and 45 minutes to get our first drinks. We were there for over three hours. Food was good though maybe don't go at peak hours because they don't staff well. read more

I visited DiAnoia's for an early Friday lunch with my wife and parents, and we had some tasty food. You order food at a front counter, but alas, we had the unfortunate timing to come in right after about 12 students from the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater walked in to order coffee and snacks. About 20 minutes later, we placed our order for lunch, two servings of aglio e olio (pasta with oil), 6 meatballs, roasted cauliflower, and an espresso for my dad. The aglio e olio was all right, flavorful and fresh, but nothing spectacular, as were the meatballs. The roasted cauliflower was a standout- full of cheese, garlic, pine nuts... this is something I would would go back for. My dad said the espresso was average, and was more impressed with one I picked up for him at Prestogeorge an hour later. All told, the bill was around $72 plus a tip, which was more than I had expected going in. We did have leftovers, at least. The service was friendly, and a nice plus about DiAnoia's is that there are plenty of takeout containers out for your leftovers. Also, the bathroom was clean (always a plus). Is it worth a visit? Perhaps- maybe pick something different than pasta, but definitely order the roasted cauliflower! read more

I took 6 people for the Feast of Seven Fishes dinner at $82 pp. The food was not hot, and served on 1 plate per course except for the branzino. It felt like we were poor people passing around a plate during the Great Depression. Also there was a birthday to be celebrated so I brought a cake and was told that there was a $25 charge for cutting the cake. HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT . read more

This place is WAY BETTER than their website makes it look. I was expecting a diner. This was a fun place with terrific food, great waitstaff, and lots of personality. The gnocchi was amazing. And the tiramisu was delicious (as long as you don't mind something more like cake than like custard). read more

DiAnoia's Eatery - Halloween version of gnocchi in pumpkin sauce - Delis Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I've reviewed DiAnoia's before and had dinner there again tonight. They don't need my appreciation. They are absolutely my favorite Italian restaurant in Pittsburgh. I had a late problem with our reservation and the lady on the phone was awesome and understood. She made it work for us and as always a great experience. The Gnocchi with meatballs is absolutely delicious. Best I've ever had. I would love to learn how they make them so tender, light and fantastic. Our server was busting his butt but was on time with everything. Just a cool place with excellent food, service and I am already planning to go back. Thank you for another great experience! read more

I was excited to eat here based on the reviews and I was not disappointed! The pastas here are great. We had the gnocchi, the rigatoni, and the peppe. All 3 were great! The cauliflower also was spot on. The caprese sandwich which was just ok. The tiramisu was so good we got another and a bunch of cookies too. I will always come back here when in Pittsburgh! read more

Waited for the holidays to have an excuse to come here and absolutely indulge. I had seen video after video, story after story of the famous gnocchi bread bowl. I am happy to report that it absolutely lived up to the hype. My friend and I came here for a celebration dinner and it was the perfect place. We started with the whipped ricotta appetizer. It was so deliciously creamy and the olive oil was very high quality. For drinks, I tried the aperol spritz, and it was really nicely refreshing, although maybe not the best choice for winter. Then the star of the show: the gnocchi bowl. They were so pillowy and soft. The sauce and bread bowl itself were great too. I added some veal to it, and that put it over the top. My friend ordered the sugo de cinghale, and this was delicious too, the rosemary comes through perfectly. Overall amazing experience, I can't wait to go back! read more

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I really hate to do this. For better or for worse I really don't write negative reviews because I don't want to hurt local businesses. That being said... I came here the other night with my group of friends for our monthly restaurant club. Off the bat the host kind of had a negative attitude towards our group. We had a larger party which I totally understand is difficult to accommodate. We had a couple extra people come last minute and we did call in advance to let them know. We were told it would be a tight squeeze but it would work, which we were fine with and understood. This message apparently wasn't passed along to the host and he was thrown off by it. We waited about 15-20 minutes after our reservation time for our table but alas were seated. We ordered our food and drinks. The drinks took a bit but were great once we got them. We ordered bread as an appetizer and our main entrees and were told that our meals would be coursed out. Cut to an hour later and we still had not even received our bread and tables that got there after us did. Obviously things happen and people forget. Then the entrees came out and there was debate over whether we should still get the bread and be charged for it. They charged us for a drink we never got and only took off one of the breads from our bill. It was kind of a mess and just all around bad customer service. On top of all of this, a member of our group saw a mouse in the main dining room. Not all of us saw it and I personally didn't see it, so I was not going to cause a scene and bring it up in front of other parties in the dining room. I talked to my girlfriend when I got home and she said that she had a friend also see a mouse when she was here. I also saw another review on here about a mouse sighting that was seemingly swept under the rug. Overall, I do not recommend DiAnoias. Yes the food is good, but you can absolutely find better Italian food with better service in the area. Maybe we just had a bad experience but dang it is not worth the hype. I really was looking forward to coming and I had this on my Pittsburgh restaurant list for years. Truly a disappointing experience. read more

Dianoias is the best. Amazing food, great waiters, great ownership (based on how the restaurant is run and their diligence throughout Covid to keep their staff and customers safe) and affordable. Their handmade pasta is unmatched and their taste pairings within their plates are so unique but always subtle enough to not be overwhelming. I would be remiss to say that their wine pairings are also amazing. While you will need to make a reservation a few weeks in advance, the wait is well worth it. I am always excited to return and am never disappointed. I've been so many times that I keep adding pictures and adding to this review. The most recent pictures are from the Valentine's Day dinner - it was awesome. We really enjoyed the meal and was really happy to get a 7:30 reservation just two or so days prior!! Thank you! The espresso martini was great. The lemon pasta was so delicious and light and so were the scallops. Everything was great. Also worth noting that it is BYOB with a $14 (?) uncorking fee. read more

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Best Italian restaurant in Pittsburgh! Pasta is made in house. Gnocchi is the size of a marshmallow and tastes amazing! You can add different meats to any dish. I added a meatball to the gnocchi and it was delicious and huge! The bread bowl was a great addition as well. Had to schedule far in advance for a reservation but it was so worth it. Not sure if you can get in without a reservation so make sure to plan ahead. They have both outdoor and indoor seating. We sat inside and had a great experience! The wine bottle chandeliers were so cute. read more

DiAnoia's Eatery - Gnocchi Sorrentina Style - Delis Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Took eight of my best friends from Texas to the best Italian food in the 'Burgh and it did not disappoint. We ordered one of everything on the menu and all were superb. Service was excellent as well. read more

The most overrated restaurant... was so excited to go here and finally went for my birthday. Pasta was just ok, nothing special or homemade tasting at all. Meatballs were the best thing we had but were still only mediocre. Service was ok nothing special. Waiter seemed annoyed most of the night. Was sat upstairs, it was quiet. Overall very overpriced and overhyped read more

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While visiting the city with our 9 year old, we picked this place after she said she wanted spaghetti (meaning she wants buttered noodles with Parmesan). We arrived a little before dinner service and they took our name and told us to come back at 5, so we walked the Strip District. We were seated promptly when we came back. Our server was kind and attentive, ensuring our daughter had what she needed. We'd ordered the Parmesan bread as an appetizer and something got mixed up with the ticket, so our server comped the bread (still brought it later, it was delicious) and also brought out a small plate of focaccia- it was perfectly baked with a crisp and garlicky crust. Our meals came out shortly after. Our kid devoured her entire bowl of buttered noodles. Husband and I both had the Cacio e Pepe and shared a plate of meatballs. The pasta was fantastic- not overdone on the salt and pepper, and perfectly cheesy. The meatballs were good too, flavorful and not too saucy. We were stuffed so we didn't have dessert but everything we saw looked excellent. Our daughter said she wants to come back for every meal on the rest of the trip. read more

We didn't have reservations, but the hostess most graciously tried to accommodate us on a very busy Saturday with seats at the small bar which we waited 30+ minutes to receive. The experience which followed was a master class in restaurant management and an absolute culinary delight! The strip-district location blends lots of natural light with an Italian countryside atmosphere that when combined with the open kitchen results in a casual, yet upscale space that's perfect for date night, business dinner, or just an everyday dinner out. The small bar is loaded with unusual Italian aperitifs, and had the bartender been less busy I would have asked for a recommendation. In the interest of preserving her very efficient routine, I stuck with my usual Aperol Spritz and my husband had a beer. The appetizers sounded fantastic, but we skipped right to the main entrees. The cacio e pepe with shrimp was perfection, and my husband's veal bolognese had the delicate-yet-rich mouth feel one should expect from a veal dish. Where this experience stood out was the "show" we were able to watch in the kitchen. The expediter was clearly a star, choreographing every staff member's action to ensure that meals were perfectly timed and accurately prepared. We watched him both give orders, and perform cooking tasks to achieve timely results. This part of what makes a dining experience consistently perfect is typically hidden in a closed kitchen, but it was amazing to watch such a perfectly executed effort. We were so impressed, that we mentioned to the bartender how well-coordinated the kitchen's effort appeared, and she revealed the head chef was actually the expediter. And now we know why our experience was perfect, and why other tables we observed seemed to experience the same. Fantastic food and spectacular service from the front-end to the kitchen -- this is what it's all about! read more

Came to Pittsburgh for a few days and came to DiAnoia's the food was amazing! We didn't have a reservation but were able to be seated at the bar right away. The bartender was very attentive and recommended the whipped ricotta and the Crema di Pomodoro secco, which were both amazing! The food and decor made me feel like I was back in Sorrento Italy! Can't wait to visit again! read more

DiAnoia's Eatery - Crema di Pomodoro Secco - Delis Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Pasta was fabulous Service was subpar and the host looked like he wanted to see me dead Our waiter wasn't super friendly but was nice enough Ambiance is definitely loud and there is bright overhead lighting read more

DiAnoia's Eatery - Delis Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Another amazing meal at DiAnoias! The bread and whipped ricotta is a must order with the escarole, beans and sausage. The squash in the zucca aglio e olio is so yummy especially with sausage added to the dish. read more

DiAnoia's Eatery - Zucca aglio e olio - Delis Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Close to 5 stars. We sat at the bar, where service and ambience were 10/10. Loved watching them make a plethora of classic cocktails with italian spirits. The foccacia with olive oil and balsamic was incredible but the fresh bread upgrade looked even more amazing (we didnt try it). Only minor disappointments were that the fritti were very heavily flavored of stale grease and the crema de mais dish was doused in dried pepper flakes, which made it inedible for me. The menu didn't mention them at all. Thankfully i filled up on bread and shared some of my husbands decadent gnocchi, meatballs and veal. Tiramisu was too heavy on the cream and lady fingers were dry imo. (But im also an absolute tiramisu snob). We would go back. Id be sure to ask about unlisted garnishes if you have any food limitations. read more

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I visited DiAnoia's during lunch with a group of 6. We sat at a round table that could've accommodated about 10 if it had to, so it's nice for a semi-large group. During lunch you place your order at the counter and they give you a number to place on your table for your food delivery. Water containers are self service is a fridge near the counter. There is no server, so that's something to be aware of. The group recommended I try the gnocchi and meatballs, and I'm happy to have followed that suggestion. This dish comes with 2 meatballs the size of an adult fist. The gnocchi themselves were enormous!! I've never cut a gnocchi in half before. The texture and flavor was perfect. The mocha was generously frothed and beautifully presented. With the weather becoming nicer the open front seating offers a nice breeze if you're able to get a table in that section. read more

DiAnoia's Eatery - Mocha - Delis Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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We arrived pretty late, about 1:45pm. We didn't know that Sunday does not have regular lunch menu, it just has the brunch menu. Sadly, since we were so late, the pizza rolls and cinnamon rolls were sold out. They sounded delicious though. We got the breakfast pizza, veal Parmesan, and pistachio cake roll. Breakfast pizza was decadent and delicious. Also somehow evoked feelings of breakfast? Spaghetti with the veal was top notch. Deep flavorful sauce and fresh pasta. Dessert was definitely real pistachio. Very subtle and slightly overpowered by the dark chocolate. Delicious none the less, and very very rich. Homey Italian feel. read more

DiAnoia's Eatery - Pistachio Cake Roll - Delis Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

My favorite restaurant! It is noisy but so worth it! Every menu item is delicious! My favorite item, however, one that I often crave, is in the Contorni section of the menu: Fresh Parmesan bread with whipped ricotta. Do not miss this! If you eat nothing else, this is a must! It is shareable. Reservations are essential, even on weeknights. read more

Huge portion sizes! Everyone was leaving with to go boxes :). The gnocchi was appetizing with the tomato sauce. It was just a tad bit bland. The Cacio e Pepe Rigatoni was very creamy but less cooked through than others. If you like your pasta soft, I'd not recommend. Service is very good! Our waiter kept our water filled and kept checking in with us. The restaurant is full of beautiful oil paintings. I also really love their high-top wooden chairs. read more

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We stopped in on a whim, and sat on the patio. It was a beautiful sunny Saturday afternoon. We had coffee, pastries (carrot cake pictured) and after dinner drink, similar to an espresso martini. Everything was phenomenal and the service was quick despite being extremely busy . Highly recommend if you are in the Strip and are looking for a quick bite, a coffee, or a full meal! read more

DiAnoia's Eatery - Carrot cake - Delis Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania