What an experience! Don't go with any other expectations except to have delicious food and…read more(likely) to be insulted or taken aback by the server's VERY direct manner. We were so entertained by the entire experience. Some folks might find it off-putting but we were just anticipating our next laugh for each interaction. This place is by reservation only. Do not attempt to walk-in and be served. Not only do you have to reserve in advance but you must also specify what your dinners are earlier in the day to ensure they have the necessary ingredients to prepare the food. That said, everything was absolutely delicious! We started with sautéed sweet peppers with cheese and then the house salad which was brought to us family style. Dinner was chicken Marsala and chicken parm. Each came with a side of pasta. Another diner had shrimp scampi over pasta. Plates, glasses are mismatched. It really is like eating in your Aunt's kitchen. Dining room is very small with a couple old tables. BYOB and Cash only.

I called to make a pick up order and the lady who answered the phone said "what do you want" so we…read moreproceeded to order and asked for clarification on a dish because the menu online was very minimal in description. She was rude, not patient, and lacks customer service. She said she is the one who makes the food when I asked to speak to someone else. Very condensing woman and not sure how an establishment would be ok with someone talking to PAYING customers that way. I would never step foot or try this food and rather make the drive to Latrobe to be treated well at Carmine's. Ridiculous.

After a good movie, it was time for dinner. Close was Giannilli's so it was an easy decision to try…read morea new restaurant. Our server was quick to our table to take our drink orders while we reviewed the menu. There are alot of options from pasta to sandwiches to pizza to other Italian dishes. My wife went for a Caesar salad and I wanted some comfort food i.e. hot roast beef sandwich with fries and gravy. Our server, Susan was terrific. Soon our food arrived and looking tasty. The portions were plentiful. We will be back. This used to be a bowling establishment however, Giannilli's has been here for s as while. They have a large dining area. Lounge area with tables and banquet rooms. Thank you Susan for a nice dinner.

I have not gone since my dad passed away. I would like to go back again. I like the food. I like…read morethe drinks.

Great Italian food, great service, great price and atmosphere. Rizzos is a family favorite.read more

A tried and true Italian restaurant. I know they have had annual Polenta Days and I always miss…read morethem . So I decided to have the polenta with spinach and mozzarella for an appetiser. It was plenty large enough to share with the whole table. It was wonderful and I had enough to take some home for lunch the next day. All their portions are generous. My Frutti Di Mare with spicy sauce was also a large portion of imported Linguine with 4-5 large shrimp, 2 large sea scallops, calamari rings and langoustines. Simply delicious! Our waitress was very friendly and her service was excellent. However, I always feel rushed when dining here. Maybe it's the time we choose to come, but I feel as if they want to move us through so they can go home. It's not relaxing to dine here but the food is good.

My family stopped in Denunzio's to celebrate a birthday…read more We had a reservation and were promptly seated, but being a Tuesday wouldn't have needed one. Denunzio's is a great location to relax and unwind and it is spacious enough to feel fairly private. My wife and I had the cheese ravioli which was excellent. Denunzio's is true to what Italian should be and your meals generally come with soup/salad and table bread. We had the lemon cake for dessert, which was mild yet delicious.

Probably the worst pizza I've ever had. There was a total of a half cup of cheese on a large…read morepizza. Sauce wasn't good either. Explains why the whole place was empty on a weekend. Won't be going back there again.

I'm definitely a fan of jioio's thin crust, sweet sauce pizza!…read moreWeekend specials are great, the offer 2 rigatoni/penne dinners which include a meatball and garlic toast for under $15. Each dinner contain enough food for literally 2 meals. Servers are always helpful and pleasant. Now there is limited seating but they also offer takeout.

If you haven't ordered takeout from Jioio's Family Restaurant for the Sunday game, what are you…read moreeven doing with your life? This place is an institution--a shrine--a holy temple of carbs and happiness. And the food? Mamma mia! Before kickoff even starts, you're already unbuttoning the top of your pants. Let's talk. We kicked things off with the large mushroom pizza, and listen... this thing was a masterpiece. The sweet sauce hits you like your Italian aunt kissing both cheeks even though you said, "Only one!" And that flaky, pastry-like crust? I took one bite and declared, "Jesus, Mary, and Joseph--this is it. This is the pizza they're serving in heaven." The whole living room fell silent like we were observing a national moment of pizza appreciation. Then came the meat lovers pizza, and when they say meat lovers, they mean it. This thing was PACKED. I opened the box and swear I heard it say, "Fuhgeddaboudit." There was so much meat on it, I started checking to make sure it wasn't about to huddle up and call its own plays. And the white pizza... OH. Let me tell you something. This pizza is so good your nonna--yes, your nonna--would taste it, cross herself, and whisper, "Okay... fine... it's better than mine." And then she'd stare at the wall for 20 minutes rethinking her life choices. That kind of good. The meat ravioli? Out. Of. This. World. Like a warm hug from a grandmother who smells like basil, garlic, and loving judgment. Only hiccup? A few cheese ravioli snuck into the mix like little undercover mozzarella agents. Not ideal for someone with an allergy, but we're Italian--we survive everything but someone insulting our sauce. And now... let's talk about the pickup experience. While waiting for my takeout, I witnessed a stunning procession--and I mean stunning--of hot Italian men walking in and out of that restaurant like it was a runway show sponsored by Giorgio Armani and blessed by Saint Anthony himself. I almost took my wedding ring off and followed them home. If this is the scenery while waiting for pizza, I'll pick up takeout every single week for the rest of my natural life. Meanwhile, the staff is moving at warp speed. Even for takeout. I blinked and the bag was already in my hand. They hustle like they're double-parked outside with the hazard lights on. I wanted to say, "Sweetheart, breathe! You're gonna pull a hamstring!" But on game day, fast service is a gift. Jioio's is the real deal: delicious, chaotic, comforting, unforgettable, and authentically Italian in every way that matters. You bring the food home, you laugh, you eat, you cheer--and you're already planning what to order for next Sunday. Touchdown.

Hidden gem! Went for a birthday dinner. The portions were huge and the food was DELICIOUS!…read more We will definitely be adding Persichetti's to our "favorites" list. The waitress, sorry I forget her name, was also a joy. Very friendly and added a sweet touch to desert as a bonus. (See pic)

If you're looking for reasonably priced authentic Italian food in a casual bar/restaurant with…read morefriendly wait staff, this is the place. Some of the best Italian wedding soup outside of my homemade. Appetizers: The stuffed peppers were filled to the max and smothered in tons of yummy marinara sauce. The bruschetta was thick bread topped with tomatoes and balsamic glaze. My meal was the cod special $13 (served fried or broiled) and 2 sides. I would highly recommend giving it a try if you're local or just passing through.

Trying to avoid the ubiquitous Mother's Day buffets, we booked a reservation for Saturday evening…read morethis year. The restaurant was busy but not packed, which was nice. It's been quite some time since we were there and we were impressed overall by the service and food. The decor is lovely and elegant with artwork and draperies giving it a luxurious feel. It feels special just to dine there. We were seated and immediately greeted by our server who filled water glasses and gave us a few minutes to look over the menus before coming back for our drink orders. Cocktails were delicious. I had the Aperol Sunset and my daughter had the Greensburg Paloma. We ordered a few appetizers, the Zucchini Romano, which was fried zucchini with Bruschetta like toppings of tomatoes and green peppers and the Octopus Salad, which was a smoked octopus with potatoes and olives. Both were unique and different takes on standard versions I've had before. I added a Parmesan Salad to my entree of Scallops. It was a huge plate of frisée with pistachios and Parmesan cheese and was large enough to share with my husband and kids. The dressing was nice and vinegary, reminiscent of eating at my Italian relatives (Cousin Benny's) house in Cleveland. Entrees we're all very impressive to look at and wonderful to eat. As I said, I had the scallops, of which there were 8 perched atop a bed of white asparagus and spinach risotto. Yummy! My husband had the crab cakes and said they were the best he ever had. No filler, all crab. As usual, my son ordered the filet which was perfectly cooked and tender as butter. My daughter had the papperdelle in a Bolognese sauce. The pasta tasted home made and with some Mozzarella mixed in , each bite was creamy and delicious. Portion sizes were fairly generous, so much so that some of us took home doggie bags. But we still had room for dessert! We got a cannoli and shared it. Half was pistachio and half was chocolate chips. It was very large and was really good. Our server was extremely nice, cheerful and attentive. The service was quick but not rushed. We had time to enjoy our courses before the others came and the meal was quite enjoyable. I'll be going back sooner rather than letting years go by with out a visit.

Not a bad spot, first impression pulling in and they only offer $2 valet. You cannot park yourself…read more Very odd. They offer 2 different sections of dining with very opposite ambiance's. Either the bar section with the patio or normal dining with white table cloths. The food was pretty good, different takes on your traditional pasta dishes but they were not bad! Just expected different, like the full fried egg on top was interesting for a carbonara. The truffle fries were the biggest disappointment, they were not truffle forward at all and also came with no dipping sauce. We asked for ketchup to be able to eat them as they were just plain fries, but we paid for truffle. Overall not too bad but probably would not come back.

As I always state, the tone of a good time starts with the server. In our case today at 2:00pm, our…read moreserver/bartender had an attitude from the get go. We ask for the specials and she said there are none. Actually specials start at 4:00pm and she could have told us. We both had burgers and the option was pink or no pink. My wife stated, "I don't want it burnt." Then the server stated in a disgusted tone, "My options are pink or no pink." After our order was taken she went back to the bar and complained about us to the staff. We caught her talking about us, there were only us there besides the staff, so it was obvious that it was about us. This isn't the first time we've had issues with attitudes at this restaurant. My wife reported this to the person who was seating customers and she could have cared less. I would have gave a 0.33 if I could because the size of the meal was good.

We have not been to Jaffre's in a while. Stopped in on a Sunday afternoon. It wasn't busy at all…read more Got a table in dining area. There is also a really large bar area with tables. We ordered the whiskey burger, steak sandwich and fried risotto appetizer. The app is really so good! The perfect crunch with soft melted cheese inside and dipped in marinara! the whiskey burger was tasty. Who doesn't love a big onion ring and BBQ sauce on a burger? My husband liked the steak sandwich too. Fries come with both meals; a little too soft in my opinion. Our waitress was so sweet and checked in often.