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    Garbarinos

    4.5 (206 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Casual
    Upscale
    Happy hour specials

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    Rigatoni & Ragu
    Stuart O.

    This is a solid Italian restaurant. House made pasta. Very traditional sauces. Got the Brussel sprouts appetizer. I found the balsamic and honey combo too sweet. Then got the rigatoni ragu and the butacini amatriciana. They were both good. The butacini was a bit heavy. Definitely want to come back and try a few more dishes.

    Jack R.

    Seriously what's not to love about this place. From the servers to the food to the ambiance, both times we've been here it's been immaculate. Got the pasta with a crispy chicken cutlet again, which could have been a meal on its own-may have been a foot across. House made pasta was delicious as usual. Star of this round was the brussel sprouts, by far the best I've ever had. Have heard people say they can make vegetables take on that meaty taste, and this nails it. And they're huge! Meatballs melt in your mouth.

    Rigatoni with meatballs
    Tina S.

    Food- 5 Service- 3.5 Ambiance- 3 My husband and I love the food at Garbarinos and it is also a good value for the portion sizes. We went this past weekend for my husband's birthday and had the bread with garlic sizzle butter, brussel sprouts, rigatoni with meatballs and rigatoni with tomato cream sauce with a crispy chicken cutlet added to it. All of the food was fantastic. The brussels were especially good and a huge portion! The downsides are the service and the ambiance. The service started good but we waited a very long time for our entrees and after we finished, the server was pretty slow to get us our check. The ambiance isn't great. It's a bit odd as far as decor goes, the floor could be upgraded, and the tables are pretty basic. The food and prices make up for the decor and the service but the food alone would warrant a 5.

    Keirstin C.

    This was my first time here and I'm not huge on Italian food but I heard good things and wanted to try. We ordered beans and greens and arancini as appetizers when I tell you those beans and greens CHANGED MY LIFE! So much flavor, the arancini was also great but both came out a little cold although the waitress did offer to heat it up but it didn't even matter it was still delish. I ordered the gnocchietti or something like that with a cream sauce and grilled chicken my friend had the rigatoni with eggplant they wer both tasty but after the apps and a few drinks we couldn't fit anymore food in us so we got it wrapped up and ordered a cannoli to go. We had a 5:00 reservation and were out of there in a little over an hour but the place filled up pretty quickly and I'm not surprised it's definitely a good date night or celebration spot. Fancy enough but not so much you feel out of place if you wear jeans and a nice top.

    Chicken Parmesan (4.5/5)
    Ryan S.

    I got the chicken parmesan (4.5/5), which was pretty good and massive; it was a ton of chicken and pasta so definitely a good value. The outside was super crunchy, and there was just the right amount of cheese on top. The pasta was also dusted with some cheese, which tied it all together nicely. We all liked what we got and appreciated the very large portions! The service was great (4/5), and the restaurant has a nice interior too (4/5).

    Sizzling Garlic
    Lacee E.

    We had a lovely dinner here on a Saturday night. The service was exceptional. Despite being very busy, our server accommodated our request to switch tables due to being directly under a vent that was blowing cold air on us. It took a little while to do this and she comped our drinks (totally unnecessary, but very appreciated). We started with the fried mozzarella and the bread and sizzling garlic. If you like butter and garlic, get the sizzling garlic. So good! We had the pesto spaghetti and chicken Parmesan as our main entrees. The entrees are pretty big portions and were delicious. Overall, this was a very nice date night!

    Cape
    Sonal H.

    This meal was sooo yummy. The bread and garlic confit oil... I literally wanted to drink it. The tomatoes and burrata was pretty standard, and I would probably skip it next time to try something that I can't assemble at home like this. Both pastas were absolutely delicious and the grilled chicken on top was also extremely tender and flavorful. The char on it gave it a really delicious taste. The portions were absolutely massive as well! Garbarinos is a great spot when you want a nice heavy Italian meal.

    Bread & Sizzling Garlic
    Brogan M.

    Food: We ordered the Spaghetti Pesto Alfredo & Rigatoni Tomato Cream. The ingredients listed on the menu is what you get. Very simple, no extra effort given beyond the output of a classic italian dish. Each plate proportionately could have fed two people so it felt like we were eating for four. We both left full, but underwhelmed with the flavor profiles rendered. Service: Overall our waitress was pretty absent, having asked us how we were doing only twice, leaving little room for any comments or feedback to be offered. She recognized her absence and offered us a surprise tiramisu (complimentary) to make up for the lack of attentiveness to our table. Seating: A large bar stretches the restaurant accompanied by wooden chairs, tables and a few booths tucked against the parallel wall. The seating is not tight, meaning you have space between yourself and other parties but the wooden chairs/tables were uncomfortable. In 2026, we just expected a little more from a restaurant charging $20+ for pasta plates. Affordability: If you're going out for drinks and an appetizer, you might be able to sneak your bill in for under $50, but otherwise forget it. Each plate is $20+ with options on the wine list reaching as high as $200+ ... We wouldn't describe this atmosphere as fancy, but the prices are trying to be. Comments: Always support local, small business and give every spot a try. We left this restaurant full, but saying we wouldn't be back, and think it's important that you get an opportunity to read an honest review before you spend your hard earned money. Take care, and happy eating!

    Rigatoni & Meatballs
    Hannah G.

    This spot is such a gem! My boyfriend and I met my family friends here for dinner. Such a cute spot with friendly staff! I had an Aperol Spritz which was made perfectly. We split the crispy Brussels sprouts which were so insanely good, I need to recreate the recipe. If you get any app, get the Brussels sprouts (also balance with the carbs, right?!). All of the pastas and sauces are made from scratch! The portions are HUGE. I got the Rigatoni & meatballs and I was blown away! The meatballs are the Garbarino family recipe and they were the best meatballs I've ever had. I don't usually go for rigatoni but it was perfect. Also the best marinara sauce I've ever had (I usually only have store-bought marinara lol). I got a cannoli for dessert and it was perfect; one side had chocolate chips and one side had pistachio crumbles. My boyfriend's Gnochetti dish was incredible! He said it's now his favorite gnocchi dish in Pittsburgh. He also got a slice of cheesecake for dessert and loved it, but he was upset that there was no graham cracker crust. My family friends got the Rigatoni & Ragu and the Rigatoni & Siciliana and they loved both! They also split a tiramisu for dessert, which they said was great. We all had pasta leftovers for days! Truly a great bang for your buck. Such a lovely experience! I recommend making a reservation because it's a smaller space!

    Chicken Parmesan
    Michelle S.

    This place deserves a Michelin star. We have gone at least ten times and the service and food are chef's kiss. It doesn't matter if it is a slow time or a busy time the service never fails. Shout out to Brian. And the food is always perfect and the portions are enough for your meal and lunch the next day.

    Chicken Parmesan
    Julie Anna E.

    Everything was great- this place has insane portions. Be prepared for leftovers. Their appetizers are great- love their salad!! My parents visited me in pgh and I brought them here. They loved their meals- my mom had chicken parm & my dad had eggplant parm- he said it was the best eggplant parm he's ever had in his life (my mom is still mad at him for that lol)

    Brussels sprouts   Crispy Brussels
    Emma T.

    Good is literally AMAZING!!!! Service was good! And we came in casual but they were welcoming!

    Chris C.

    huge portions for pasta, meatballs are delicious; with this type of pasta menu you can't go wrong. but also im biased bc eating with this girl is my favorite thing to do in the world

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    Good was amazing and the owner was super nice. We will come here next time we are in PGH.

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