I live nearby and have driven past here many times, known many people who have had events here, but…read morenever been here myself. That changed tonight when I attended a fundraising event here. The space looks a little dated from the outside and I would say that holds true inside as well. But what it lacks in aesthetics it makes up for in the food and service. Our event offered chicken, two types of pasta with one being gluten-free, scalloped potatoes, carrots and green beans. There were individually plated salads with either ranch or homemade Italian dressing and rolls with butter. Everything was extremely clearly labeled as to dietary restrictions and even allergies such as nuts. The service was truly took this place to the next level. There was a small bar offering both alcoholic beverages and soft drinks and even a mocktail option. Servers came around to our table constantly to clear dishes that were finished, fill water glasses and keep coffee hot. When my friend mentioned she had had an early start to the day and needed that coffee for her drive home, the server offered to get her one to go. Just phenomenal folks here. Another friend mentioned that she has attended murder mystery dinners here so they are doing more than events. I'm glad to know that the food is so good if I'm invited to a future event here!

We had our daughter's wedding reception at Gaetano's. Anna and her staff were amazing! Food was…read moredelicious and the entire evening was perfect. Very reasonable. We highly recommend Gaetano's.

Great little place. Service from the husband and wife team was so good…read more BYOB!!! Bring a good wine! Start with fresh bread and a nice dipping oil. The Parmesan Beignets are wonderful. The grilled artichokes with the feta and garlic lemon flavor was a big hit. Everyone raved about their meal . The roasted duck was tasty, another enjoyed the chicken Marsala, the veal chop was cooked perfectly. We split a couple of deserts that come from a local establishment that are very good. What a great place for a family meal.

Absolutely wonderful experience. What a perfect date night evening. Very intimate setting with byob…read moreaffordability. We had that greatest waitress that was attentive, fast and knowledgeable. Chef was on point. Get the Veal Parmigiana and the greens and beans, you'll be impressed. If you like truffle oil... snag the gnocchi it'll be perfect. You'll be impressed with this selection for sure

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.

Amazing experience ! I like the small and seasonal menu. The way the vegetables are cooked and…read morecombined is really creative. It was original and tasty. I definitely recommend it for a unique culinary experience. The service was amazing, our waiter was friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu and how the dishes are prepared

There is a lot of hype surrounding this restaurant. It is super unique since the concept entails…read moreputting vegetables athe forefront of the meal. The restaurant is in the heart of the Northside on Ohio Street nestled among some other really great restaurants like Siempre Algo and Fig & Ash. Parking is a little tricky and the street is a little sketchy. Inside, the restaurant is small with the open kitchen on the first floor and additional seating and a bar on the second floor. When we visited the restaurant first, there was a power outage so we had to leave. The restaurant was accommodating and gave us our drinks for free and allowed us to easily reschedule. There's no doubt that the chef is excellent and classicly French trained. Every dish was exquisitely plated and flavors were intricately chosen that paired well and complimented each other. You could tell that the chef used different culinary techniques on each dish, and it did not go unnoticed. However, I really did not enjoy the food. Everything was super flavorful to the point where it was almost too overpowering. The flavors paired well together but often created an explosion of flavor in my mouth and not in a good way. I feel as though the chef compensated the lack of meat with extra flavor that really did not leave a lasting impression. Vegetables are naturally very bland and require a lot of flavoring to enhance the natural taste, so it makes sense why each dish was so flavorful. Nevertheless, it really just was not for me. I think this restaurant is unique and special and such a bright light to the restaurant scene in Pittsburgh, but I also feel like it's specialized for a certain type of eater, and it is not for everyone! I am super glad that I went outside of my comfort zone to try this restaurant, but I most likely will not be back. On a side note, the service was absolutely excellent. Our waiter was super attentive and willing to explain everything dish to us. It was refreshing and welcomed after we have had some horrific service experiences lately. Kudos to the chef for his excellent craftsmanship! He truly is what holds the restaurant together!

Very nice Italian restaurant with good food and a nice bar…read more The service is excellent and the ambiance is cool, as it's connected to the City of Asylum performance space. On the opposite side is an excellent bookstore. The desserts are excellent featuring the Italian classics.

I came here for a birthday party, so it wasn't typical restaurant service. With that said, I still…read morereally enjoyed the food and place! A delicious Italian restaurant and a library all in one? It's a win-win!! My favorite bites of the night were the arancini and the Brussel sprouts. Both had excellent flavor! I loved the pancetta (I think) in the arancini!! I would love to come back and try more menu items.

Was looking for a place to take kids that wasn't a chain, this was perfect! I didn't take pics of…read moreeverything and I took pics of my salad well into eating it the kids raved about the fresh delicious chicken tenders, and we also had the special chicken empanadas, cheese quesadilla and kids burger

Little shop in a little strip of stores sharing a front porch…read more Stopped in based on reviews My one stars are few but sadly this one gets a one It was empty when I walked in Gentleman comes from the back asking if I placed an order? That's the extent of his greeting I said no should I have? Anyway Menu on counter has sandwiches, salads soups and a catering menu On a cold rainy day butternut squash soup sounded good Ordered cup size to go 4.00 As he handed me the bag I felt the cup it was not warm Here's the one star for the saltines by the napkins and plastic spoons Got some crackers spoon packet with napkin Sadly when I got in the car opened my soup took a spoonful it wasn't even lukewarm Oh well not going back in ... And sir it's not appetizing to be chewing a toothpick as you served me

I've gone here a couple times and I've always received great service. The food is always good and…read morethe tea is somehow better. Highly recommend this place, and it's worth a detour to check out.

I've been here for a coffee or tea on a few occasions, as well as for lunch once, and it is really…read morean experience. The shop is bright and welcoming and full of warmth. You'll feel relaxed before you even grab that cup to drink. You could spend a long time reading the tea menu. Coffee is a little bit frowned upon here. It's always pretty quiet so it's a good place to go for conversations with a friend. They also have smoothies, which are appealing to children. Check it out when you're in the area.

We came here on a Sunday afternoon, and there were a lot of tables available. The ambiance felt…read morelike a genuine Italian restaurant. I was told that the pasta is homemade! I had basil pesto cream with radiatori, and it was the best pesto pasta I've ever had. The waiter also served us bread with olive oil, which was so good that we had seconds. We came here with a toddler and a baby, and I wish the toddler could have been given a plastic cup and plate instead of glass ones. If they could add more Italian desserts in addition to gelato, such as tiramisu, I would be very happy and would order it every time! I was actually looking for a dessert menu, but there wasn't one except for gelato. We'll definitely come back here again!

I didn't know this was here! We saw a few people walking down the strip with ice cream (and they…read morecorrected me and informed me that it was gelato) and they pointed us in the right direction! This is in a great location - it was easy to find and get to. We were greeted when we went in. I had said we have never been there before so the employee gave us a rundown. We were encouraged to try samples of gelato until we knew what kind we wanted to have. There wasn't a flavor that I tried that I didn't like but I settled on cappuccino flavor. It was SO strong which I loved because alot of cappuccino ice creams are not super strong / flavorful but this was! The texture was smooth. We also got a cookies and cream and mango. The employee was super kind and patient. It is very spacious inside with a bar area and a decent amount of seating. We will definitely be back!