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

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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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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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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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

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

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

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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Meh. Not sure what the big deal is. Overhyped as hell. Food quite disappointing. Bravos was better imo.

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

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

The food was mediocre and the value for price pretty poor. A large Caprese salad was 15$ and consisted of about 6 grape tomatoes cut in half 6 mini balls of fresh mozzarella 10 croutons perhaps a cup of greens and virtually no dressing. Meager and virtually tasteless. read more

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

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

Can't hear yourself think in there but food & service is top notch! Call well in advance!

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

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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

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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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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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

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If I could give DiAnoia's more than 5 stars, I would without a doubt. There was not one aspect about the meal, our service, or the drinks that I did not fully enjoy. Parking in the strip can be a challenge at points but we arrived before the rush so we had no issues finding a spot on the street. We had a reservation for 5:00pm, right when their dinner begins. We were sat just before our reservation time and greeted by our waitress minutes after. Drinks: We ordered an Aperol Spritz, Espresso Martini, and Ciao Bella. The drinks were made perfectly and arrived at the table quickly. The espresso martini was one of the best I have had in Pittsburgh. Food: To start, we ordered the Fresh Bread with Olive Oil + Parmigiano-Reggiano and Whipped Ricotta for the table. There was 6 of us, and it was the perfect amount for a small bite before dinner. If the dinner portions were not so large, we would have ordered another one! For dinner we ordered the Gnocchi with Meatballs, Cacio e Pepe, Cinghiale e Funghi, and Pasta al Lepre. The gnocchi's were extremely light and fluffy, but also very filling. The other pasta entrees were full of flavor and the house made pasta was cooked to perfection. You can tell that this food is made with quality ingredients. We did not order any dessert, but will need to stop back one day to try them. Service and Ambiance: Our waitress was amazing. She was quick to greet us and offer the run down of the restaurant. She kept our drinks full and was sure to get us anything we needed. The inside was small, but that makes it even more special. There is a bar side and dining room side. The whole restaurant was very clean. This was a great spot to celebrate my sister birthday. I really recommend trying out DiAnoia's. You will not be disappointed! read more

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Visiting town for the weekend and heard incredible things about DiAnoia's. Unfortunately they were completely booked but we were able to walk in and sit at the bar. Drinks and service were great. Salads were huge and delicious but the pasta dinners were uncomfortably salty to the point of not being able to finish the meals. Hopefully just an off night but be aware! read more

23 Minute Egg Sandwich, Abysmally Slow Service On the way out of the city for a long trip, my wife and I stopped at DiAnoia's in the Strip District to try out their weekday brunch for the first time. We wanted to try out their newish weekday brunch. This is a lovely restaurant with a very European aesthetic, which makes it a visual treat to go to. We've eaten at DiAnoia's many times for the Sunday brunch they used to host, and for dinner, or snacks and drinks many times. The only reason DiAnoia's get's a 2, instead of 1, is because all of our other times there were good, and the food has generally been a smidge above average. There were no patrons inside, and two outside, we sat at the bar. We ordered two oat milk lattes, the egg sandwich, potato side with aioli, and stuffed cornetti. The bar tender was very cold to us, and obvisouly didn't want to be there. The interaction was defacto and mechanical with an air of resentement, which is not preferable. The oat milk lattes came in a reasonable amount of time, and then we waited, and waited. We waited and talked while we watched the kitchen staff from our seats do some prep work, organize some things, talk with each other, stock other things, and then the chef went to the grill. 15 minutes for an egg sandwich and a pre-made, then reheated pastry is a very long time to wait, but finally our order was in the window. It sat there, and sat there. A staffer from somewhere in the back came and took it out of the window, and into the back with them. Needless to say, it wasn't our food. My wife and I agreed that if the food didn't arrive in five minutes, we were paying for our lattes made, without love, but technically sound, and leaving. A few minutes later, I saw the chef making our potatoes. We decided to give it a few more minutes than five, and our food came out. The potatoes were overcooked, the cornetti was yeasty and doughy, and burnt on the bottom. The egg sandwich was fine, well, fine for a five minute egg sandwich, not a 23 minute egg sandwich. I don't reccomend DiAnoia's for brunch if you're on a schedule, or want to have a fun experience. We will be back to DiAnoia's, but not for brunch. read more

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Amazing Italian food! The bread was wonderful with ricotta! It's a cozy environment, place I want to come to see their recipes throughout the seasons. read more

We haven't been here since covid and had been dying to come back. The food is as delicious as it has always been. We came at lunch. They are now back to seating you for lunch. You take a menu to the table, pick what you want and go up to the dessert counter to order. My mom and godson got the cacio e Pepe (cheesey spaghetti with pepper), which was pure magic ooey gooey goodness. So flavorful and creamy! My husband and I got meatball sandwiches. The meatballs are huge and so tender, moist and delicious. The bread is so fresh and crispy. My husband is hard on meatballs and bread coming from an Italian Family and he loved them both. So good! We got some desserts to take up to my cousins house in OH. They have a great selection of all different types of desserts. We've had the chocolate chip cookies and know how good they are. Looking forward to trying the rest. By far, the best Italian in Pittsburgh. Check it out. read more

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Beware: you will enter into a food coma but it will be the best experience ever! So hard to choose every time I'm here. All pasta is homemade and cooked to perfection. Highly recommend all of the sides (especially roasted cauliflower) and thebwibter Caprese salad. Cocktails are boozy but authentically Italian. Decent wine list. Recommend the espresso martini while enjoying an order of tiramisu (pro tip: get a shot if Bailey's and pour over top of the tiramiau and enjoy!) Service here is bar none. Nami and the team are friendly and attentive. Only downside is the bar is small so get there early! read more

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I've been waiting for over a year to try this restaurant. Their policy is a little strange--wouldn't seat you until it was "seating time". We were there just before 4 PM, no one else was seated. Thought that wasn't great hospitality. Their meatball is good, tender and juicy. The crema di pomodoro secco was very rich, creamy and salty. May have been a better offering for fall/winter. Ordered their house bread which was just baked pizza dough--nothing to write home about. Steak florentine had a nice grill flavor but super chewy. Overall, I'd give this place a 3.5-4.0 star. read more

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This review is for the bar only as we didn't get a table and just grabbed a drink after a long work day! I really enjoyed stopping in here for the first time. Rustic Italian interior, small but intimate bar area. A lot of classic Italian cocktail options and I started with the Aperol Spritz. It was so good and refreshing! The glassware is even the classic Italian kind that my grandparents used to have! I loved that added touch. I ended with an Espresso Martini. It was beautifully presented and tasted just as good! We enjoyed chatting with patrons next to us and the bartenders as well. We can't wait to come back for dinner! read more

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Being a native to Pittsburgh, going out for Italian is a must when I'm back in town. (Seattle just doesn't offer the same degree of authentic Italian food). This restaurant totally hit the spot. Offered Free street parking and trendy warehouse atmosphere. You order at counter and seat yourself making it a nice place for a quick lunch. The homemade pasta and meatballs were da bomb!! And oh have I missed Pittsburgh cookies! I had the snickerdoodle, lemon, and a couple others. These cookies are worthy of a Pittsburgh wedding cookie table! read more

DiAnoia's Eatery - Meatballs and Gnocchi - Delis Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Chef Dave was incredible. The best meatball sandwich ive ever had in my life! Very good food! read more

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It was a little confusing at first when we arrived for lunch, but we quickly figured out that we could grab a menu, seat ourselves, and then order at the counter. Between the five of us, we had a prosciutto panini, turkey panini, meatballs, and panzanella salad. Everything was delicious and the food arrived quickly after we ordered. While I prefer my meatballs less dense, the flavor was fabulous, so I enjoyed them very much. The mozzarella on the salad and sandwiches was fabulous! I would love to come back and try some pasta dishes. The crispy potatoes looked amazing as well - that will definitely be something we try next time. read more

Food is very consistent, and always great. The host Dan, always takes care to say hello, and thank us. Service is spot on. Cocktails are excellent. One of our favorite spots in Pittsburgh read more

The entire meal was incredible and the restaurant itself is very beautiful inside. From the bread and whipped ricotta, to one of the best salads I have ever had, to the delicious pasta to the tiramisu, the whole meal was very good. I even grocery shopped for the Italian chopped salad ingredients the next day after having it, although it didn't compare in the slightest. The gnocchi was good but I do wish it had some extra sauce, that would be my only personal preference suggestion. The tiramisu was top tier. read more

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

Food: It was good, my partner and I took food home with us. That said, I expect to do that when I have pasta. It was good, it was average for the price comparative to other restaurants I've been to. Drinks: I had the classic martini, it was okay. Partner had the espresso martini and it was excellent. Service: It was great, we almost always sit at the bar when we go out and we went without a want. Ambiance: It was beautiful. It was Italian in its true roots. Things I regret: I think we would have been further ahead with apps over drinks if we had to choose. A lot of FOMO looking at some other tables. Overall: We got out of there for $90 with tip. It was good, but I'm not in hurry to go back. That said, I think apps over drinks might be the move here! read more

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Absolutely delicious entrees! Went on a Saturday at 4:45 and it was BUSY! Get there early or call ahead, since the secret's out with this place. Our group of 3 tried 3 different entrees, and went a perfect 3 for 3. Incredibly friendly and patient staff as they helped 3 tourists! read more

DiAnoia's Eatery - Bread appetizer, with the added whipped ricotta dip. - Delis Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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