Excellent restaurant located in Plum on Center Road & New Texas Road. Established in 1985. Great Italian restaurant with fresh seafood and meats, homemade soups, (excellent Wedding Soup) and a nice variety of appetizers. Spacious parking lot with plenty of room for large groups of guests. We've been here many times over the years including our dons baby shower with a private room for large parties, as well as a nice sized dining room. Our go to app is the Stuffed Banana Peppers with fresh bread, yum! Their Bruschetta is also fresh and tasty. Everything we've had there was delicious! Our favorite dishes include, Veal, Chicken, or Eggplant Parm. Also the Chicken Anthony or Veal Anthony are house specialties. Also I can't forget their seafood selections that include an oven baked Icelandic Cod, fried Shrimp Scampi and Grilled Salmon. ALL DELICIOUS!! Service is always spot on and their prices are very reasonable. Great catering menu! A clean and intimate dining experience. Highly recommended! CHEERS!! read more

Parm Night every Thursday! It was a deal so if you go on a Thursday you gotta get a parm meal or you're just silly. It was very busy in there but it didn't feel too crowded and the waitresses handled the guests like pros, I was impressed! It's an older vibe on the inside but in a cozy way! I got the meatball parm which was fine, but the chicken parm looked amazing, I had major FOMO when I saw how many chicken parm's were coming out of the kitchen - now I know what to get next time! My friend I went with got the chicken Romano and he enjoyed it. I really liked my wedding soup and you get white delicious Italian bread at the table! People always forget about this place but they definitely shouldn't! They have trivia nights as well if you're interested in that. read more

Waitress was great and so nice... food is disgusting.... Go to buy dog food and eat it, you'll be better off. This is probably the third time I've we been there and keep thinking it was just a bad night but no. I'm done giving this place my money. read more

John Anthony's Restaurant Lounge & Banquets - Grilled chicken - Lounges Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Never been here before. Peyton the bartender super nice & super busy! But he recommended the fried cauliflower w/ sweet chili sauce. Delicious enough to have a take home box. I had the tacos & my husband had the meatball hoagie. I added extra sweet chili sauce on the 3 fish tacos because it bumped up the flavor. So yummy! When I see a lot of cars in a restaurant parking lot, I know that a restaurant has to be good! Many takeout customers were ordering pizza. Next time we return pizza sounds like a plan! Since Atrias has sadly closed their doors, John Anthony's place will be where we will eat. Thanks for the delicious food & awesome service! read more

I ordered veal parm and spaghetti. I asked for extra sauce. The extra sauce was very small. When I got it home, there was zero sauce on the dinner. The "extra " was all that I received I will go elsewhere read more

Excellent service. The food tastes great. These guys are the best in Plum Boro. Good portion sizes, tasty wine, greens and beans were delish. French onion soup was bomb. Highly reccomend read more

Food was amazing! Service was excellent and everyone was very friendly! We're definitely going back.

We've been here a couple of times because it is a favorite of a few family members. I was not overly impressed. Service was inconsistent. Sometimes things came right out, then nothing. Food was decent. read more

First of all, it is such a homey atmosphere that you feel right at home! Everything I have ever gotten there was delicious except for the fish. Didn't care for it. It was very strong but everything else is excellent. I go there all the time. Their wait staff is amazing. Give it a try. read more

I love John Anthony's food but unfortunately there is always an issue with the wait staff and my food getting messed up. It legit happens every single time that something is messed up. That is why I gave it 3 stars. The owner I know was made aware of the issue atleast 2 of the times but never came out to apologize nor did a manager address the issues. My card was even incorrectly charged and nothing. But I keep going back though because the food is absolutely delicious. My go to is the zucchini, chicken parm, wedge salad, or shrimp meal. The ambiance is alright. Depending on how busy it is you can feel like you're sitting on top of one another and too close to the other tables. read more

My family and I hosted my dad's surprise retirement party here last night. Everything was absolutely perfect. The space and set up was great, the food was hot and extremely good, some of the best catered food we've ever had. The service was top-notch, we had about 100 people and every single person was taken care of and got anything they requested quickly. Separate checks were organized by the staff with ease. They were so friendly and made the process of hosting for us a breeze. They answered any and all questions leading up to the event, and handled anything we needed during it, so we got to relax and enjoy. We received many compliments from our guests about how great everything was as well. Highly recommend working with Gina and her team to host your next event here! read more

This is definitely one of our places we return all the time. We love mini night. My husband always finds something on that menu. I'm a wine lover so half off bottle night is my favorite. This past time I ordered the chicken parm w pasta. The chicken was so tender and the breading perfectly crispy. The amount is amazing I always have enough leftovers to take home for my lunch the next day. Definitely a hometown favorite read more

Food is good, interior needs a lot of work. Visited right around Covid and the local community loves this place as a staple. Typical busy days of Friday Saturday evenings. read more

I really wish that they would join a delivery service already just pick one please. Because I love there food it is amazing really,really good food. But I have a very weakened immune system from very low hemoglobin/blood. So, me being out in public like that is not really the best idea for me or my health. I don't even get the chance to see my friends because it's to risky. Because I am not only seeing that one person. I am also seeing every person that person saw or had contact with that day which can sometimes end up being a lot of people. So you can see if they joined a delivery service it would be alot safer for me and other people like me. read more

I just want to be honest. It is very hit or miss here. I have had some of the best food and service one day. Go back a few weeks later and food is below average and service was very lacking. read more

Not good. We gave this place a second chance recently and it will be our last visit. The food is mediocre at best. The worst part is our kids meal was $9 for a basic grilled cheese and $3 for a kids sized juice. I'm sorry but that's ridiculous. Go somewhere else. read more

The hubs and I went here for our HOA block party. It was out the wazoo packed on a week day night. Holy moly, I had to stand up the whole time. I think there were at least 5 other parties or events going on simultaneously and our HOA definitely did not book enough seats or something. Yes, there was a parking lot but it was viciously narrow and did not even accommodate a fraction of people in there. The setup is super weird and awkward. It reminded me of Pugliano's where there are 3 or 4 separate rooms/areas that don't really associate with each other so you just have to know where you're supposed to go. Food here was kind of blah. The pizza was really thin, greasy and sparse in toppings. The wings were dry, small and sauce was on the side. Granted, this is their catering selection but it was probably a 2-star for me for just the food. Service was surprisingly fast and attentive for all the people being there. Even while I never had a seat, the waitresses always spotted me and got me my 2 soft drinks very promptly. So I guess John Anthony's has this going for it. The location is out of the way and weird and I have no clue why anyone would choose to purposely dine here. The quality of food is pretty bad and the selection is very limited. I would not recommend this place. read more

Tonight was our first time at John Anthony's and I was pleasantly surprised. The food was tasty with good portion sizes and the waitress was very friendly. The only reason I cannot give it all 5 stars is because they were really busy and it took a long time for our food to come out of the kitchen. We will definitely be back! read more

I've gone to John Anthony's many times over the past 20 years and never had a bad experience. The food, service, menu selection and price are spot on. Awesome italian hoagie and chicken parm. Always a nice option to turn to. read more

We always love to eat here but lately it's just outstanding. I never write reviews but it's that good. Tonight we got the eggplant Parmesan. It was crispy and enough for 3 people. The sauce was great. The Reuben was perfect. The Calabrese salad is my favorite. The price is right. read more

Most of my visits have been for gatherings with a buffet already selected. Food is good and varied. I will admit we are Italian sauce snobs however. Service is outstanding. Denise was great yesterday. Atmosphere is casual. Staff is honest as my last visit I left a rather nice blazer and three days later it was still on their coat rack! They are an institution in Plum and I am happy they have survived and continue to thrive! Definitely affordable and friendly atmosphere! read more

I came here last night with my boyfriend and my dad who was in town visiting. We called 45 minutes prior to make a reservation and got seated right when we arrived. We ordered a large pizza, the eggplant Parmesan and the chicken Parmesan. All were DELICIOUS! Our server was very friendly and attentive as well. The parking lot right in front of the restaurant was very convenient as well! read more

Been wanting to check this place out for yeeeaaars. Finally got the chance to on Valentines Day 2020. After stressing out in Monroeville trying to find a decent place to eat without waiting for an hour. John Anthony's popped into either my wife or my mind. (Can't remember who's) So we ended up here and had a memorable Valentine's Day and a very good dining experience. I'd recommend this place to anyone. Not to fancy. Not to unfancy. Both of us enjoyed our meals and the atmosphere. Staff was welcoming and kind. Very nice after the attitudes of restaurant workers in the middle of Monroeville. Definitely recommended. read more

Was at John Anthony's today for a banquet. Waitresses seemed to be in a hurry when the restaurant was pretty much empty. Myself and my wife were overlooked for drinks/salads, she to go get her own from the tray. Entrees with gravy were served either with slotted spoons or tongs (interesting). As I stated, we were there for a banquet and were unable to take any of the leftover food that had already been paid for. When we asked about this, we were told that the extra food would just be thrown out (hand motion of throwing out food). Then when asked to speak with a manager, one was not available. If anyone or group is considering having a banquet at John Anthony's DONT, take your business elsewhere. read more

First time at John Anthony's Restaurant. We were here for a banquet. The food options were not too bad. Stuffed chicken breast was served with a slotted spoon; therefore we weren't able to get any gravy. The stuffed shells were dry, lacked marinara. Green beans and roast beef were also served. Our issue with John Anthony's managerial services-not the best. Waitresses were impatient. The contract/agreement we signed was very misleading. Long story short...we were not given our leftover food. We paid for 50+ guests. There were at least 2 pans of uneaten food slatted for disposal. read more

I would not even rate this place 1 star. First of all, this restaurant failed to honor the specials advertised on their website and then charged us even more money for our items after they agreed to honor the price. This is ILLEGAL and bait and switch!!! Be careful if you do visit this place!!! Management does not have their shit together!!!! read more

Excellent restaurant with a very welcoming homey feel. Spaghetti & meatballs were outstanding. Will definitely be back.

John Anthony's is my favorite place! I have been coming here for years and it has become my favorite Italian place. So affordable and so consistent. The staff is always so friendly too! Would recommend John Anthony's to anyone who is in the mood for some good home cooking, everything made from scratch and delicious. read more

Friendly local restaurant. Great steak hoagies, pizza, wings etc... nice beer choices. Manager is always there working hard along side her staff. Always one of our go to spots. read more

We took a family member there this past Sunday for a bday party.We had 8 members in our party. It took them 2 hours to serve our food which was cold. In that 2 hours another party of 6 came in ordered and was served their food before we ever got served There was literally no other people in the entire restaurant. When we told the server the manager came over and made excuses about serving appetizers first ( there were 2) and couldn't understand why we might be upset! Turns out they had a catered event after us to which was clearly much more important . We also had to get up get our own plates, napkins and silverware. Waitress no where to be found. Probably should have cooked our own meal while we were at it. Would have been on time , tasted better and been warm. They should close the restaurant if they can't handle both Never go back service terrible food terrible read more

I absolutely LOVE this restaurant. I am picky about my Italian food but this went WAY past my expectations. Incredible pizza, great bar area with a cool fireplace, the staff was amazing, and the BEST wedding soup I have ever had!!! I would recommend this place to anyone and everyone. I wish I could give it more stars!!!! read more

We had our FFL year end party there this weekend. We sat in the front part of the bar area two tables about 15 guys total. Large TV's to watch multiple games. Fast, friendly service for this large group. Good fish sandwich and onion rings. Onion soup was not very good nor the fried mushrooms. Wings were average at best. Buuutttt! The Carrot Cake Cheese Cake was terrific! A very nice surprise! The Pizza also looked very good although I had no room left to try any, most people seemed to enjoy it. The $2 Labbott draft special during Pens games are a nice deal too. We will probably return because the staff treated our group so well! read more

I made it to John Anthony's a few weeks ago and was pleasantly surprised in what I found. The atmosphere was great for watching a Pens or Steelers game (and the plentiful supply of alcohol to drown your Pirates related sorrows while watching AJ Burnett serve up 5 earned runs before the 2nd inning). The food was above average as far as bar/restaurants go. I recommend the fish sandwich, the mozzarella sticks and of course the carrot cake cheesecake. Seriously, that carrot cake cheesecake is that good. Honestly its worth the trip for that menu item alone. read more

Came from Cleveland for a small outdoor 91st birthday party. Talked with Gina a few days in advance and was able to order a great lunch catering with pick up slightly prior to opening. Everything was fresh and delicious and carefully packed! I really appreciated her accommodating us! The chicken fingers, meatballs and alfredo were a hit! read more

Just down the road from my house. John Anthony's is a great place to bring my family. My husband enjoys the sports on the big screen and my son loves sitting in the high tables in the lounge. It's a great place to stop after work for a glass of vino and their daily specials never seem to disappoint. My recent selection had hand made her bed pasta and the chicken was juicy .The wedding soup is always on point . I have been here several times since we moved to the area and I plan on keeping it in rotation. read more

John Anthony's Restaurant Lounge & Banquets - Bar and wine selection. - Lounges Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

They added charges to the bill after we apparently did not drink enough. Stoped in for the advertised $4 margaritas and $2.50 Coronas. When the bill came, they added $1 additional margarita charge and $2 to the Corona. read more

John Anthony's Restaurant Lounge & Banquets - Lounges Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This restaurant had a lot going on this day, but we sat here for 30 minutes without ordering any food. no refills on drinks the whole time and we were here for 2 hours. we had to get our food to go. the food was okay. but the service was not. read more

One of my favorite places to eat, tried so many different items. Food is all delicious. If your a fan of wedding soup I highly recommend as an option or add on. Staff is attentive and smiling. My third visit here. I will be back! read more

The food is consistently mediocre and way over priced for consistently mediocre. We live very close but won't go for that reason. Ashame since there arent many sit down restaurants in this part of plum. I'd rather spend the same and make the short drive to eighty acres. read more

Great food, great service. They've been open during Covid offering some great specials and outdoor, safe seating.