the food was very good out server was amazing and the restaurant was beautiful the only downside was the noodles were under cooked

The food is fantastic, some of the best Italian in the city, but, it is entirely too loud in the dining room. I have never been in a restaurant that is that obnoxiously loud. We literally could not have a conversation through the entire meal. We couldn't hear our server and she couldn't hear us to take our order. It's really unfortunate because we will not be back. It's too expensive to not have an enjoyable experience. read more

I've visited this place before, but only at their city location. This new location was a first for us, and we went to celebrate our daughter's 27th birthday. We made reservations in advance. Being a larger person, I found the table quite cramped for my legs. Additionally, the wine list was entirely in Italian, which made it difficult to identify the selections if you're not familiar with the language. Despite these minor issues, our waitress provided excellent service and checked on us regularly. The food was mediocre--not the best Italian cuisine I've had, but not the worst either. Overall, it was an okay visit. read more

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Food varies in quality and quantity by chef ! I ordered the branzino each time....not at all the same (( Will not order again and take the chance of getting the interior chef. Other than the inconsistency of item ordered, it has a nice inner courtyard but a very noisy interior ! read more

My husband and I came here during our one night in Mt. Lebanon and thought it was a perfect date spot. The food was delicious, the service was attentive and friendly, and I loved the authentic Italian wood oven. I'd say this is a solid 4.5. If I lived in the area, I would definitely return. read more

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Yummy! To start we split the antipasto Napoli , which is a plate of assorted seasonal vegetables. Everything was tasty, and we especially liked the zucchini, mushrooms, and peppers. Next we ordered a margherita pizza and a bianca pizza. Both were great! I thought the crust on the pizza was really good - thin and charred enough. It's nice having a pizza place with quality crust in the South Hills. We'll be back! read more

Il Pizzaiolo - Margherita and bianca pizzas - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Came here for a lunch meeting - which I had thought was a bit of a strange choice as it's definitely on the heavier side but the person we met with said he knew the owner. It was heavy because of what we ordered but was absolutely phenomenal. We ordered two pizzas which were great. We ordered the pasta, which I accidentally basically scooped entirely on my plate, which was also good. Would definitely come back if I'm in the area read more

I'm rating Il Pizzaiolo 3 stars as an average of 4 stars for the food and 2 stars for the service. I was so excited to try this restaurant and decided to spend my birthday dinner here. Unfortunately, it didn't quite live up to my expectations. They don't take reservations, so we had about a 40 minute wait for a table for 2 on a Friday night. The restaurant is pretty small, so there's not really anywhere to wait, so we just went up the street to grab a drink until our table was ready. When we got the call that our table was ready, we were immediately seated by the host, but our server didn't come over for quite some time. When he did come over, he seemed distracted and that he did not want to be there. He never looked us in the eyes and seemed in a rush to take our order and never checked back in on us. Maybe he was having an off night but it made us feel uncomfortable and almost unwelcome there. We did really enjoy the food and the extensive wine selection, though. I highly recommend getting the pizza as an appetizer. We split a white pizza that was so delicious. The pizza was probably the highlight of our meal. I ordered the chicken Parm was my entree. It was a large portion and was okay but nothing too extraordinary. I'm not sure if we would come back again, but if we did, it would only be to grab some pizza. read more

Il Pizzaiolo - White pizza - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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We have been going to Il Pizzaiolo since it opened. This used to be my husband and my favorite restaurant. The atmosphere is still as wonderful but the food has become tasteless. Our server was awful. We had to repetitively ask for bread, water and our order was incorrect. She never returned to the table. We were also charged for a full portion of pasta when we order a side. I will no longer be enjoying dinners at Il Pizzaiolo. I'm so disappointed that my favorite restaurant is no longer the gem it once was. read more

On 06/10/23 my husband and I went to IL Pizziolo with the hopes of having dinner on the patio. Unfortunately, we didn't believe a reservation would be necessary for 4:00 in the afternoon. We were wrong. So we were shown to a two top inside and ordered a cocktail while we perused the menu. We decided to have our cocktail and move on to another restaurant. We told our waiter immediately so as not to have him serve bread, oil, etc. What we received in return was the behavior of a petulant child. We've dined here often and haveNEVER been treated so rudely and unprofessional. My husband apologized profusely. The child waiting on us continued to act in a manner that, had he been my son, I'd have turned him over my knee like an obnoxious, ill temper BRAT whom didn't get his ice cream cone. Needless to see, we were offered and very disappointed. We did however have a wonderful dining experience next door at Bistro 19! read more

I just don't get the hype about this place! My family showed up exactly on time for our reservation and we had to wait another 30 minutes for our table. We waited in the upstairs wine bar, which was cool, and our table was out back in the courtyard, which was also nice. Our waitress was great but the management isn't. None of my family members loved their meals either. I took my pasta home because I couldn't finish it and when I heated it up the next day, you would not believe the amount of oil that had separated! It's a nice atmosphere but I'm not a fan of the pasta (although the caprese salad and veggie platter were yummy!) read more

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From the outside this looks like a lovely, quiet Italian restaurant where we'd be able to have a good conversation over a delicious plate of fresh pasta. But inside it's shockingly loud. Painfully loud. I was there on Friday evening (8/1/25) and couldn't physically talk loud enough to be heard. I left with a strained throat. It was also ridiculously cold, despite wearing a sweater I had brought just in case it was a little chilly. My rigatoni (unfortunately NOT made in house) with eggplant (diced too small to stand up to the rigatoni) and basil (one leaf) was disappointingly boring and hard to cut & chew. I really should have sent it back. At that price I expect a lot better. It was blah. My spouse's tortelloni (pasta that IS made in house) was absolutely glorious. Wish I had gotten that. Pillows of deliciousness. A stark difference from my dish. I would go back for that one, but the place is way too loud. Not sure I can face that volume again. It was a relief to leave. We just stood on the sidewalk once outside the door, thawing out, able to breathe once again. read more

Yum!! The whipped ricotta oh my goodness is so good! Wine selection is nice too! The pizza also great! The outdoor patio is beautiful!!!

On my wife's 61st birthday, we decided to dine and experience Il Pizzzaiolo for the the first time since before Covid. We sat in the courtyard and it was beautiful. Everything about this restaurant was exceptional; the appetizer (Antipasto Napoli), our entries, the wine, and a special lemoncello dessert. The ambiance just takes one back to a small Italian town in Naples! Our service was fantastic - she even took some amazing pictures for us. We plan to return with our youngest daughter when she visits next from Florida. read more

Il Pizzaiolo - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This place is not Italian or Sicilian. The red sauce is terrible, hate to say jar sauce from Giant Eagle would be a better choice. Artichoke appetizer fried and had no taste. Meatball was good but so small it would be perfect for a child. Rating-2 star. read more

Had a birthday dinner here!! The food was amazing as well as the service. The atmosphere is so inviting as well as beautifully decorated. Thanks for a first class experience read more

The food was delicious! Arancini, polpette, and salad mela. My husband and I shared. Maria was not only a lovely young woman, she was a fabulous wait person. She made the visit very pleasant! We sat near the window. It was like being in a small European cafe. Charming dining area. THEN, the restaurant accepted our COVID era gift card (I'm pretty sure it was expired!) Please go to this restaurant. You won't be disappointed. read more

I love that you feel as though you're in Italy here. The bar above the restaurant was so cool and perfect for a drink before dinner. Our waitress was so sweet and funny and the food was amazing. The pizza was my favorite. It was gooey and loaded. read more

Il Pizzaiolo - Diavola Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Quality of food is great. Prices are a little steep. Best tiramisu in Pittsburgh though and it's a good sharing size.

Enjoyed this place. The food is delicious and fresh and the decor is nice. Service wasn't bad either, not overbearing but not too attentive. City parking of course so keep that in mind. Overall I would return here as I enjoyed the yummy tortellini quite a bit. read more

Il Pizzaiolo - The tortellini - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Absolutely lovely atmosphere! Beet salad was delicious, the roasted vegetables appetizer was very colorful and yummy, and our dinner was very good. I had the home made ravioli and my husband had the eggplant. Staff was very friendly and attentive. We came here because we had a gift card. So glad we did! Wish we lived closer to it!!! Would most definitely come here again!! read more

My family and I came here for dinner to celebrate my sister's birthday. I ordered an aperol spritz and fried zucchini to start. When I say this was the best fried zucchini I've ever had in my life, I am not lying! The pieces of zucchini were large and perfectly fried. We all were obsessed with this appetizer. I also enjoyed my main dish which was the pappardelle funghi. The sauce was super creamy and even better once I added red chili flakes. I would definitely come back again if I'm looking for Italian food in downtown Pittsburgh! read more

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This is our go to restaurant for our family. For most special occasions, we must have food from here. It is one restaurant that everyone is satisfied! They make incredible pasta dishes. The place has a terrific vibe and there is something for everyone. We have been dining for over 20 years and they do NOT disappoint! Love this place. read more

Had a last minute dinner here last evening. Great quick service and good food. Extensive wine list. We had Napoli appetizer, salads Baked Eggplant and Cavatelki Rapini. Very large portions so we can enjoy again another day. Next time we will definitely try the Pizza that looks amazing! read more

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Each year, we have 1 nice dinner out to celebrate our anniversary and Valentine's Day. This year, circumstances prevented us from dining out, but in an effort to keep the celebration special, we decided to get take out from a nice restaurant. Unfortunately, we were incredibly disappointed. We placed our order and were given an eta. When we arrived to get the order, the restaurant was empty... but our food wasn't ready. We had asked about table bread for take out orders, we asked for extra, even at a fee we were up sold pizza bread... which was fine. Except they didn't include table bread. We had to ask for it. It was pretty much tossed at my bf in an embarrassing plastic bag. It got worse upon getting home. This restaurant isn't cheap and the serving sizes were incredibly small. We started with the pizza bread which was fine and a margarita pizza. The pizza was undercooked and doughy. We got the tortellini which had good flavor, but definitely didn't include enough pieces to be filling. My bf remarked that it was the kind of meal that would require a stop at McDonalds on the way home to get more food. We got the eggplant which I couldn't even eat. I found the taste and texture incredibly unpleasant. Our meal was expensive, tasteless and really, really disappointing. We won't go back. There are so many Italian options in the South Hills with more reasonable prices, larger quantities and tastier food. read more

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Trying this place after hearing much ado about it since we moved here. We ordered takeout, which is a great system (except curb side pickup is an option, but the street is torn up outside) I ordered a margarita pizza for my picky 5 year old. Too "soggy" for her, but I will happily eat the rest. Perfect pizza and I can't wait to try others. My dinner was the Pollo Limone. Heavy use of oil on the potatoes and broccolini is one critique and a little skimpy with the potatoes (but I don't need them anyways). It was good, but I would prefer to try other pizzas before the entrees. read more

Il Pizzaiolo - Give me some! - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I got a $30 + chicken dish that was good but no salad before your meal. Then they give you bread w/ plain olive oil. My wife had chicken parm & she said it was very bland. Not saying I would never go back but wasn't impressed. 2 meals, cannoli & 2 comes $89.00 read more

Ordered Sunday Ragu, and my partner ordered same. Both dishes of food were cold, can't honestly understand how the server wouldn't have realized that the dishes weren't hot. We complained, server took them back into kitchen and she then brought them back out. My dish was given to my partner and vice versa. Pasta was hot, but meat was still cold. Looked as if the sausage was never cooked in the sauce(Ragu???) as it was hard and cold. For 30$, I expected a little bit better of a dish. Ron, you may have fooled people in Lebo for a long time, but you just seen the last of me. read more

Il Pizzaiolo - Sunday Ragu - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Super amazing taste.great atmosphere it's family owned restaurant and owner name is ron who is on top of his business...n our awesome so friendly and welcoming serving angela u r amazing :) read more

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I went here for the first time on a whim on a recent Friday night. I called the restaurant around 8:40 and asked if they had a table for 2, which they did, and this was a great decision to go here since I've been wanting to try it out. We got the antipasto appetizer which was very delicious and came with high quality meat, olives, and cheese. My entree was gnocchi which was a 10/10, the sauce was good and so was the pasta as well. Our waitress was very attentive and friendly, especially considering they were closing within the hour. I would definitely return again and will recommend it to anyone looking for good Italian food! read more

It's good pizza but 200 for two pies, salad and sparking waters for the 3 of us is just overpriced and crazy. Service is good but unless your made of money you could spend half as much and have the same experience. read more

Service was excellent and attentive, even on mother's day OUTSIDE on a full patio. However, the food is really really overrated. Not sure if it was because of mother's day rush or if that is the recipe regularly, bur I won't be returning to eat again. Sat outside on the patio, and it's beautiful. My husband got a salad and a pizza, both of which he rated 3/5 as good but not excellent. I ordered the spinach and mushroom pasta with a light cream sauce, which turned out to be fresh pasta in a bowl full of jarred alfredo (it didn't help that I could see the jars of sauces sitting in the kitchen from the door out to the patio...) When the server came back, she was very sweet and replaced with with the gnocchi for me, no charge. Alfredo makes me super sick. Unfortunately, while the gnocchi was well made, the sauce was literally just crushed tomatoes. I couldn't taste a hint of any herbs except maybe salt, and that made the whole dish kind of inedible. Beautifully made pastas COVERED in below average sauces. Everything is overpriced. I think the only part of the meal we truly enjoyed was the pizza bread, and we only got that because they ran out of normal bread to serve to guests. Overall - pasta is handmade and decent, sauces are worse than you can buy in store, pizza is average. Servers deserve triple pay because they have to deal with clients like me regularly, I assume. I don't think I'm the only one who gets upset at a small bowl of gnocchi covered in crushed tomatoes costing $24+ tax. My advice? Please work on your sauces. It's an Italian restaurant. My husband considered ordering the Sunday gravy, and after looking at my plates, we decided that my nonna would roll over in her grave ordering any other pasta dishes. It's a lovely atmosphere, and your servers are wonderful. I won't return until you fix the recipes. read more

The Sunday sauce is the best pasta in the Burgh. It is the closest to legitimate Homemade Sunday dinner. The food at Il Pizzaiolo is unmatched. read more

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Ordered takeout here. The food was good but the best part was waiting in the really charming bar that is in a different building entirely from the main restaurant out the back door. Dimly lit with a fireplace, it looked to be a romantic place for a date. Good wine list too! read more

Having heard of all the hype behind Pizzaiolo, I was really excited to try their restaurant, but this place was an extreme disappointment. The good: Fresh bread Decent wine menu Good location... That's it. The bad: Server was polite, but really showed a lack of experience and knowledge towards the menus food and wine. The server got my entrée wrong along with giving me a red wine that he recommended when I specifically asked for white wine (not a giant deal but still) The gnocchi was flavorless, and the portion was small. The lemon chicken that I ordered was really bad. Chewy, unseasoned, the sauce tasted extremely acidic with no other balance. The whole experience felt like a dinner at Olive Garden. With a restaurant located in the heart of Mt Lebanon serving "Italian Food" I really expected better. The only reason I'm giving it 3 starts and not 2 is the location, and the fact that many others seem to enjoy it so I am trying to be as unbiased as possible. In my opinion, the restaurant is overhyped, and the food and service do not match the price point at all. read more

Best margarita pizza, crema Rosa and marinara sauce I ever had! I highly recommend this place. Eating the pizza as soon as it comes out of the oven is the best! read more

Excellent margarita pizza and food. The service was friendly and great. A nice atmosphere that was very clean. Holistic Wealth Planning will be back for lunch and dinner meetings. read more

I've had a variety of meals at this location since their inception many years ago. The pizza is good and so are the Italian dishes. The problem is they're "just good". Much better than the location in Market Square but not the high level that they once were. My last visit I had the cappelletti and the sage/butter/tomato mix tasted sour. Prior to that on another visit the gnocchi that was once triumphant in the land of restaurants claiming to make it homemade actually had a frozen taste to it. I feel like they still make it onsite but freeze and perhaps I had an older batch. Not sure I'll trek back out to my old stomping grounds of Mt. Lebo for this place any time soon. read more

Best Italian food in entire Pittsburgh region. Great service, it's always clean. Well stocked bar, homemade desserts, terrific coffees. I've happily dined there hundreds of times. Ron does things right and really cares. read more

This place used to be one of my favorite date spots in Pittsburgh. Pre-covid, I would actually make dates take me here all the time (lol), because that's how much I enjoyed this place. But their recent defiance of covid health and safety standards makes me question their regular health and safety standards. If a restaurant is refusing to protect the health and safety of their customers because of their own personal (political) opinions about covid (because let's face it, this restaurant is not run by infectious disease specialists), what else do they cut corners on? Maybe the owner also believes that washing your hands before making food is unnecessary or that using expired ingredients doesn't matter? How can I possibly trust this restaurant ever again? I'm saddened to say that Il Pizzaiolo has forever lost my business. EDIT: One quick google search reveals that this restaurant actually has been cited for numerous standard health code violations, including lasagna and chicken at unsafe food temperatures. So it appears my intuition is right. Hmmm. https://pennsylvaniarestaurantinspections.com/il-pizzaiolo-in-mt-lebanon-slapped-with-11-violations-green-film-on-edge-of-deflector-panel-in-ice-machine-no-staff-wearing-masks/ read more