The best bartending staff in Pittsburgh (in place before the new owner). Too bad the family sold the business after Danny died. Hoffstots hasn't been the same since. Tiny tiny food portions and the cost on everything has gone up. The new bar looks great with the remodel but that isn't enough to keep us going. read more

We came here when it was under its former owner and while I'm certainly terribly sorry for his death esp for family and friends, we found the food lackluster and the service worse(Upon being told my husband has celiac disease and couldn't have wheat, the server brought a giant salad served in bread bowl and server got snippy with us????!!!) anyway tonight a WHOLE different tone! Friendly and professional service, good drinks and good food which was well prepared and both kitchen and staff very sensitive to food allergies. Doesn't take much to win us over!! Will definitely be coming back now! read more

My wife and I had Sunday supper at 4:00. Great food and great service as always. Our server Sheppard was exceptional. I called for a reservation at 11:00am and left a message wondering if anyone would call me back. They returned my call at 12:45 conforming my reservation. Impressive service! read more

Nice place, great staff. Wide variety of food. Had some steaks were all just mediocre. Sides and appetizers were all very good though.

If I hadn't had the exact same experience both times that I dined here, I would not have rated it so low. The table was dirty (both times - different tables.) The server was inattentive, unfriendly and clearly was not interested in taking care of a table for one. The pricing was high and the portions were small. The salmon "special" and the grilled salmon were both small and slightly greasy. The side salad was fresh and tasty. The wafer that was presented the first time was so oily that I passed on it the second time. Hoffstot's Mega Salad was good but not worth the ten dollars. What a disappointment. There are too many great restaurant in this neighborhood to dine here. read more

On Monday night, it was my first time here with my family. Parking was easy & free. The place looks much bigger on the outside than it is on the inside. The restaurant is on the quiet side. While the dining room arrangement is somewhat cramped, the staff provides the coziness. (If you have a baby that requires a high chair, beware of a toddler sized table in the back that they may place you at if your family is of small size. No stars lost because I did request being places farther away from the main entrance so that the baby would not get cold). I ordered the New England clam chowder and hot stuffed peppers. My uncle got lasagna & the baby had garlic mashed potatoes. Every item was WELL SEASONED & PROPORTIONED. The food and staff totally rock. We'll be back. This place needs to like win an award or something. They have done so many things right. read more

Now this place is happening, it's got a great atmosphere, great vibe and really good food... I had the pork chops and they were wonderful... Everything here looks great ... read more

Hoffstot’s Cafe Monaco - These are their porkchops, I forgot the name of the Porkchops but, boy oh boy was it good ... - Italian Near Me - Oakmont, Pennsylvania

This restaurant is five stars plus ! If one looks at the ambiance, price point, quality of food and wait staff,they will NEVER leave dissatisfied or hungry. Ask for Ro on Thursday evenings or Jamie on other evenings and enjoy your experience! read more

Hoffstot’s Cafe Monaco - Italian Near Me - Oakmont, Pennsylvania

I can't recommend Hoffstot's highly enough for special events! I recently used their facilities for a bridal shower that I was hosting as Matron of Honor. The chef, Brian, that I worked with was SO extremely friendly, patient, and helpful. I was planning this event from Philadelphia, so I called Brian regularly with questions or concerns. I'm sure he was annoyed with me, but he never once let it show! I can't thank him enough for his professionalism and patience. When it came to the day of, everything went as smoothly as possible. The two servers that were assigned to us that day were excellent - I wish I had remembered their names! The food was absolutely delicious, and the portion sizes were huge. Overall, I couldn't have asked for a better day. The prices were extremely reasonable, also. Thank you again to Brian and the entire team at Hoffstot's! Don't hesitate to choose them for a special event. read more

Awesome Ruben Sandwich (they had me at house made corned beef) and Homemade Greens &Beans. Looking forward to my next meal here.

Another great dinner at Hoffstot's! This place is like a fine wine, it just keeps getting better. Been coming here since I was a kid and it's always a great memory to go back. Chef Leri and his brigade keep doing the classics justice while offering many great specials. Don't miss the Diablo Pork Chops and or the shrimp Monaco!! Great job Chef! read more

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WIll be a while until I return. 8:30 on a Monday evening and we were seated right away, as expected. It took over 10 minutes for the server to acknowledge us. No water, no place setting...not good. He offered anything but a sincere apology and made light of his absence. We gave him our drink orders (bottle of wine and a Bombay martini). 15 minutes later, still no drinks (no not even water). The waiter WAS busy fussing over a group of about 8 patrons (larger tip, I guess). We got up and told the host that we had been sitting for 25 minutes with nothing to show for it. He seemed extremely uninterested, and we walked out. As far as the menu...we had plenty of time to study it. Not impressed. We thought that it was quite boring and lacked creativity (for this community). The brightness of the dining room was suited for patrons over the age of 70. It was anything but romantic. Dimmer switches ought to be in-use. We did walk down the street to the Chelsea Grill (same owners as Hoffstot's). We had an excellent meal with an excellent server (Steph). My experiences with Hoffstot's are always that the waitstaff has a rather lofty opinion of themselves. Pittsbugh is a city in which there are many choices for casual to upscale dining. As a customer, I NEED to feel as though my patronage is valued if I am to return. I expect fantastic food and will not accept excuses for poor service. This will be our last visit to Hoffstot's.....EVER . read more

This used to be a great place to dine. Why must so many good things come to an end? Four of us were seated at a really small table. Understandable, I guess, but it was so clogged with unrequested tap water glasses, tent cards, and mysterious plates serving no purpose--we couldn't even break etiquette and place our elbows on the table. Let's just get to the entree: Linguine with white clam sauce - with the promise that all pastas are homemade. The dish arrived and at first glance, looked great - a large dish of pasta with five or six small opened clam shells on top of the pasta. I instantly ate THOSE clams - knowing I'd get to enjoy a lot more clams throughout the pasta. OH NO!! I should have conserved those clams on top!! I soon discovered, I'd never see another clam that night. What was left after popping those "garnish clams" into my mouth -- was a sad bowl of store-bought pasta. And because it was so bland (I guess the market ran out of fresh parsley that day), the chef decided to chop up an out-of-season tomato and mix it into the mess. What a letdown. My dessert was a slice of NY cheesecake, with strawberries. Actually, it was one cut up out-of-season strawberry (which cost extra, by the way). The cheesecake was so bland, I almost fell asleep into the dessert. Meanwhile, the most fabulous bakery in the the state of PA sits about 12 feet away from this restaurant. Why they don't purchase desserts from Oakmont Bakery is a mystery. I'd write about my dining partners' meals but we just got home from Hoffstot's and we're all hungry. I need to make some food. read more

I went to this place for first time last night. The location is good and the decoration was OK. As soon as we sit down I noticed a fly in my water! The server was nice but very slow. I think It was his first day. It took a long time before we get our food. My mash potatoes was cold and my steak was very salty and warm. The price is too high for the quality of food. The fried ice cream didn't even test like fried ice cream. This place was just OK. Nothing really special about the atmosphere or the food or service. read more

Hoffstot’s Cafe Monaco - Italian Near Me - Oakmont, Pennsylvania

Attending a funeral down the street. My dear friend recommended. His father used to come here and order the Scrod sandwich with a pint of black beer. I'm italian and can be very particular when reviewing italian restaurants. This place is solid. Everything was perfect! Stuffed Sweet Peppers appetizer, Seafood Linguini with white sauce, Veal Romano, espresso almond cookies perfect! Ericka was an excellent server very attentive. read more

Dinner with family of 6. Emily helped to make our family dinner such a nice one! Service, food and atmosphere were all great! Can't wait to go back! read more

We've had the pleasure of enjoying this spot for about a year now. Whether we dine in or take out, we're never disappointed. Great service and food. read more

I'm giving this place three stars, but it's really more like three and a half. I had the eggplant Parmesan which I use as my barometer of any Italian place. First of all, it was gigantic...could easily be split. The sauce was just a little thick, but it was still tasty. The side of pasta was a little too overdone for my taste. But all in all, everything was pretty good. The service was another story. Our waiter brought our salads and then what seemed like maybe 5 minutes later, he brought the entrees. There was no room on the table for all this food which was kind of annoying. We had coffee and dessert. Carrot cake and tiramisu. The carrot cake was great. The tiramisu was only okay. All in all, it was a pleasant experience. I think next time I would stop off at the bar for a nightcap. There seemed to be a lot happening in there. Maybe next time. read more

I liked this place enough to go back. It won't be a place I recommend a lot. It is good, but not The good: - Fried Calamari. Unbelievably good - and a great surprise since I am a seafood snob and didn't expect it to be much good so far from the coast. - Lasagne good. Classic American style - huge, heavy, and delicious. I ate it 3 different times, it's that big. (And I'm a big fella.) The bad: -Pasta Fagioli. Really guys, it was bad. It tasted like someone dumped beans in spaghetti sauce and added water. I actually think they did just that. -Service. It was slow, and she was a little cranky. I got a big eye roll when she asked how the uneaten soup was. It was late, and the place was packed, but I am not super demanding and it doesn't take a lot to make me happy. read more

The food here is great, but the service is not. If you go when they are busy, which is most of the time, they act like they are doing you a big favor serving you. As others have said they need more waitstaff. The food is so good that we go there in spite of the service. read more

Today my family chose to dine at Hoffstots Cafe Monaco as we have for many decades. We arrived early for our 7PM reservation for a party of 7 and were seated promptly at 7PM. With this many 7s what could go wrong!? Service was spot on until the entrees arrived. A well-done Mini Blackenzola filet entree was ordered among other entrees and shortly after the entree was brought to the table we discovered the steak was raw on the inside. By the time the waitress returned to bring it to her attention everyone else finished their meals. We showed the steaks to the waitress who apologized and offered to have the steaks cooked as ordered and boxed to-go - we accepted the offer. Upon unpacking the to-go containers at home we discovered the steaks were still raw on the inside - clearly just transferred from plate to to-go container and not cooked as promised. We have enjoyed the food, service, and culture from the restaurant for so long to have such an off-putting experience. read more

The BEST place to eat in Pittsburgh as far as we are concerned. Their menu offers something for everyone and everything from their fish to pasta is cooked to perfection. No complicated over the top presentations here just simple prepared dishes done to perfection. It's how your grandmother would have cooked! The waitstaff are very knowledgeable and efficient and you get quality service without the stuffy attitude that I've seen in the new restaurants in the city. We need MORE PLACES LIKE THIS IN THE CITY!!! IT'S A TRUE PLEASURE AND LUXURY TO EAT HERE SO TREAT YOURSELF WITH A VISIT! read more

Just went back after not being there in years!! The wait staff was under a ton of pressure because they had too many tables because it was happy hour. They need to have more staff for the rushed hours. However the amount of $12 meals they have during that happy hour hour are well worth it! You can't beat the price. Most of my family ordered off of the happy hour menu including Parmesan chicken and crab cakes. I ordered the steak salad and it was just as good as it was years ago!! Another hit at the table was the pork chops. Very large quality of pork chops but more pricey. read more

My wife and I decided to go here for our wedding anniversary. Unfortunately, we did not think about making a reservation after telling them it was our anniversary the staff found a place for us and provided us with fantastic service even took pictures of us for our special night. Thank you, everyone. read more

Hoffstots is a good little restaurant nestled in Oakmont, conveniently located right next to the famed Oakmont Bakery! Hoffstots is our familys go to when we have family in town and need a last minute reservation. The staff is friendly and accommodating. The bar is always packed with locals watching whatever sporting event is on that night. I always start with the zucchini, it's amazing! The food is predictably good and the menu offers something for everyone. I had the seafood Monaco, it was good, almost overpriced for the amount of crab meat and shrimp. The presentation left a bit to be desired, but the food was good. I always start with the house salad with their vinegarette and dried blue. Love love love their salad. In previous visits, I've had the eggplant parm, which was really good and enough for two people. I also recommend the beans and greens! If you're in the area, stop by and check it out. They also do a great lunch! read more

Came here for an event and YUM YUM! The event served a 3 course meal and all the food was so good! I had a green salad with a delicious dressing (i just wish i had asked for the dressing on the side because the greens were swamped,) the pasta pistachio - great portion size btw - didn't think I would finish it - but apparently i was super hungry! and the amazing dessert definietly the winner of the meal, a delicious chocolate mousse cup with a peanut butter brittle. One thing I would say is that this place is in dire need of an update. A lot of Pittsburgh places that are classics look like they haven't been touched since the 80's or 90's and this is one of them. The price points of the menu's are pretty reasonable though and the bar is absolultey beautiful with huge windows (in a seperate room than the dining area.) I would def recommend coming here! read more

Reviews are important for a company to continue to do well, and to focus on areas of improvement. With that said I have eaten here before when I was younger with my parents for special occasions. I live in DC and we came back up to visit my parents and we all came here one night. We started off with fried calamari which wasn't bad. It took a while for it to come out. I don't mind waiting if the food is good, go overseas and sometimes you are at dinner for HOURS but the food is normally on point. I ordered the fish and it was OK at best. The mashed potatoes looked like they were piped through a bag which again seems very dated to me. They lacked overall flavor and when I first looked at them I instantly thought "not homemade" rather store bought or frozen. My wife ordered steak and it was also OK but extremely salty and quite small. Definitely not worth the price point at which they have the meal at. Yes I get it, it's Oakmont, which they can probably justify the price because of the people that come to the restaurant (older folks), but I have eaten at places far less expensive and have been wowed by the food (Go into Pittsburgh and there is a plethora of new restaurants and new takes on food, that is at the cost of this place or below). I can look past certain things, but desert should be something that usually makes someone go wow... what a great ending to the night. I ordered the fried ice cream because I LOVE ice cream. (I used to make ice cream for 5 years at a job many moons ago, so I know good/bad ice cream). What was brought out to me looked nothing like fried ice cream at all. It was a huge ball of ice cream with zero garnishes on top and what appeared to be rolled in some type of crust. It was not hot, nor was it crispy of what fried ice cream should be like. (Thick of a gram cracker type coating, it was very pasty and crumbled) When it was all said and done our total bill was just shy of $200 and for all of that I wasn't wowed at all. My parents even mentioned that this place isn't what it used to be, which says a lot, because they tolerate even more than what can at times. Needles to say I would not come back here. Prices were too expensive for the quality of the food. Décor was OK, but you get two completely different dining experiences depending on which side you are sitting at in the restaurant. The waiters/waitresses seemed nice but were slow. The dress attire that they wear also seems to date the restaurant. Location is nice but definitely need to update several things especially with how big the food scene is becoming in PA. read more

Meh. Stopped in on a Wedesday night. Went to bar first. Barry Manilow on juke box, loud mouth Hummer owner at bar, tilapia dinner special. Perfect. One and done. 4/26/16 Don't know if I'll back to HCM as I don't go to Oakmont very often. Neverthess, props to Dan for watching his social media. read more

Delicious Italian restaurant! Excellent service. Chicken Parmigiana is wonderful. Excellent marinara!

It's a nice, classy place with a friendly staff. The menu is heavily Italian cuisine and everything has been great. The staff really makes the place for me. They're accommodating and seem to remember everyone after a couple of visits. read more

Fine place to meet in Western PA. Food is always good; excellent service. Had a great seafood bisque with some cheddar cheese in it. That and s salad is perfect for a mid-day meal read more

Been visiting this restaurant for 30+ years. Food was bland pistachio pasta was a"0". Service usually a ten. Today was a "1" and that's pushing it. A member of our party ordered a woodchuck cider draft served in small glass all ice. Asked server for one without ice she snatched it up. Returned with a four oz pour. Usually a excellent place for dinner. Highly disappointed read more

Pretty good! Had a birthday there for my in laws . Nice seating away from everyone else. Food was okay . I hope to try something different next time . Bruschetta was super delicious. Server was good . read more

After a day at the doctors office..on Tuesday ... decided to take my friend to lunch... she suggested Hoffstot's .. since I've never been there I agreed. I'm just sorry I didn't take a picture of our lunch . It was so delicious .. I mean unbelievably delicious. She had the breaded eggplant with a cup of soup and I had the pistachio pasta with a salad . The portions were quite large for lunch. The flavor was spot on ! It was very delicious. (I know .. I keep using that word ..delicious) Will definitely come back . Thanks Hoffstot's for turning our "hohum" day into a delight! read more

I once had the biggest, most delish, well prepared plate of scallops here! It's what keeps me coming back. The sausage stuffed pepper is a good one too. At my last visit we had the clam chowder and apple blue cheese salad. It was good but I wanted more! The waitstaff was friendly too. As always, Oakmont is a beautiful place to walk after to work off the calories. read more

I really liked this place. I'd give it a 3.5 on food and 4.5 on bar ambience. We stopped in around 8 on Sunday night. We had the apple and blue cheese salad, fettuccine Alfredo, and pasta with basil cream sauce. We sat at the bar. It's very nice. It was clean, with large tags, not distracting Or gawdy... The bar area was clean and well taken of. The food came out fast and it was all very good. I would return! read more

I have Celiac Disease which makes it challenging to find something I can eat in a restaurant that I actually enjoy. So I ordered the Coconut Chicken Salad. Instead of panko coconut breaded chicken they made it gluten free with a grilled chicken breast then sprinkled coconut over the salad and it was absolutely delicious. I couldn't be happier with my meal. read more

Excellent! Our party of 7 had an excellent meal. All guests enjoyed their appetizer , meal and desert. Service was excellent. read more

Hit or miss. I have had some amazing dishes here- scallops, zucchini, beef. But I have also had some poorly prepared ones- overlooked, undercooked. Etc. pricing for food and drinks is reasonable. Gets very busy on prime nights. read more

While visiting my MIL, she took us to this restaurant. Definitely a restaurant for the older crowd. Food was decent, but not impressive. Service was pretty good. Wait staff was friendly and attentive. But who serves hamburgers on a kids menu & not have mustard? Not someplace I would bring out of town guest to or go on my own. But if I was older & wanted to hang out in a wine restaurant amongst people my own age, this would be the place. read more