Heard good things about this place, so decided to give it a try. Not too packed around the…read moreafternoon plus it was a rainy day. I got the Panzanella salad and the Salsiccia Funghi pizza. The salad was super refreshing and tasty. It had what seemed like crispy pizza dough bites instead of standard croutons, which was a simple but great touch. Unfortunately, the pizza was a letdown. It was pretty floppy and soggy (maybe from the mushrooms?), and the flavor overall lacked depth. It was a bit sour which I kind of like in a pizza, but not much substance to it. Undercarriage was okay in the non soggy parts. Service was friendly, and the food came out reasonably fast, though the overall vibe felt a bit rushed given how quickly they turn tables. The space itself is clean and well-kept. Great for a quick salad, but I've had better pizza.

Cute little corner spot in Shadyside, we stopped for pizza. The pizza was a delicious thin, tasty,…read moreand chewy dough with a delicious sauce and mozzarella. We got the olive pizza with an assortment of olives. The pizza came out so quick! The server was attentive and helpful letting us know we could order gelato at the counter and just add it to our tab. My son got a chocolate with Reese's cups and I got the black cherry with dark chocolate. The house made waffle cone was delicious'

Had a lovely seasonal custard flavor of Honey Lavender! You can sample flavors beforehand and…read morebetween the chai and honey lavender, I opted for the latter this time. I've been stopping by weekly and have loved every flavor I've tried!!

High quality. Reasonable prices for what you get. Perfect location next to the park!…read moreLines can be long, but it's worth it

10/10 will definitely be back. I had been eyeing The Meadows for a few days since getting to PA for…read morework, when Friday came around I couldn't wait to get myself a sweet treat. I told my boss (a PA native) my plans for the evening and he was hyped about my choice. He quickly looked up the flavor of the day and recommended the Blue Raspberry Gelati, an excellent recommendation might I add. The atmosphere was excellent, very busy, but The Meadows and their employees handled the crowd with ease... my wait time to order and get my treats was less than 5 minutes total, my chocolate cone was fantastic and my Gelati was even better. Would definitely recommend and will definitely be back next time I'm in PA.

This may not seem important-but it is to me. My husband is going thru chemo, and has a lot of…read moreproblems tolerating food. However, I started getting him milkshakes from Meadows, which he can comfortably sip and he loves having anything beside hospital food. They have quite an assortment of flavors, but their vanilla and strawberry are excellent. I have to drive a distance with them-( No, I'm not getting them anywhere closer), so I have to ask for 'flat tops' instead of their regular open ones, and they nicely hand me some with well secured lids. Eat in or out , the place is clean, and the people working are quite friendly. A bit pricey compared to other big names, but definitely worth it. Maybe a suggestion, if they could come up with a card for us Frequent flyers who go there often, it would definitely be put to good use.

We had a reservation. was seated right away. The service was excellent. Valerie is a waitress I…read morewould recommend to all. Knowledge of menu, outgoing and very attentive. Now to the food. I had eggplant parmigiana. Mmm Mmm. Recommended. My hubby had Portabella Chicken with rosette, and mixed vegetables. Outstanding he said. Everything was to our liking. Thank you Angelos.

Here's the thing with Italian restaurants you have to remember different regions, different ways…read more Italian pallets are use to their family regions. but the basics in Italian food are easy to critique. So here we go: the restaurant is several generations of ownership. When you walk in, you will be greeted by very gregarious young lady by the name of Taylor and she is part of the family who owns the restaurant. The restaurant is very modern with open space seating. When you walk in, there is a gelato station right there. The Staff is very attentive very engaging and very accommodating to your needs. Let's get into the food. The calamari you see in the picture was heavily breaded and the oil it was deep-fried in was old, so it clumped everything together, and you got more of a burnt breaded taste than the ability to taste the calamari not good at all. I had the pasta Primavera that was cooked perfect and the spices were out of this world. It had some heat. I had their tomato salad with hot peppers and anchovies. The salad was good. My critique on this would be the tomatoes they weren't ripe and juicy as described in the menu. Would I go back yes but it wouldn't be my top priority, but worth a try.

Always a must stop!! Saving our free cone wraps ... for every 10 saved you can get a free ice cream…read morecone ! Got my free one yesterday! Yum!

This Meadows location always excels the others with consistent high quality, service, and taste…read more The inside dining area is large, bright, and clean.

Piccola Piazza is a gelato manufacturer specializing in authentic Italian recipe gelatos. The…read moreflavor array is extensive to meet every palette. While the prices for the coppette might see steep on a per ounce basis, you should rather measure the value based on how the gelatos make you feel and smile. They are creamy, deeply flavored, free of chemicals and tasty. Unlike store bought, the pistachio is roasted and not colored. And the gianduia (hazel nut and chocolate) is the real deal. The thing of dreams. Get the dozen mix pack and enjoy. I've only ever bought them directly from the owner so can't speak to wider retail availability.

Pittsburgh is so lucky to have this business! Finally, real authentic Italian gelato that can be…read moredelivered to your actual house! I ran into the owner and gelato maker at a tasting out in Carnegie, and was instantly smitten with his amaretto gelato. There's really nothing like this in this city. The gelato is thick and creamy and what you would want from a delicious, frozen dessert. And even more. Amazingly, he will deliver it directly to your house for a pretty reasonable low fee. It basically doesn't get much better than this! I cannot recommend Antonio and his gelato enough!

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!

Sam's ice cream doesn't look like much when you walk up to it but don't let that stop you! The…read moreservice is great and the ice cream top notch! We got 2 mint, chocolate and espresso and we all LOVED it! The prices can't be beat! Very affordable and super yummy! Go get some!

This is a quick and affordable stop as you stroll through the strip. They have ice cream, gelato…read moreand cookies! I got the molten lava cake gelato in a cup. It was very chocolaty and actually had cake bites. It was perfect for a hot sat afternoon. I would definitely come back and try some of the other flavors!

My childhood friend Terrie Clay went to Sweet Frog to enjoy some Frozen Yogurt. I had never visited…read morethis location and very pleased we stopped. I went with Blackberry and Vanilla Yogurt with fresh blueberries, blackberries and Strawberries. I also topped with Toasted Coconut and Slivered Almonds. Extremely Good!! They also have a Reward system where after 10 you get a FREE ONE!!! I was so into the delicious yogurt I forgot to photograph. Terrie had a wonderful Sugar Free Chocolate and it was delicious also!!! Only disappointing thing...no sugar free syrup!!! Definitely going again!!!

Sweet frog count your days. I'm on year 2 of trying to enjoy this sweet frog and it's impossible…read more Why are there never any flavors? Especially cake batter. Seriously all I go for and it's never there. Once I went and it came out green I'm pissed. What even Is the point of being open if there's nothing there. Also how does the hot fudge go out of order??? And don't get me started on the workers what do yall do all do just stare at the stuff that's out of order or empty then you expect me to tip while giving me dirty looks yeah no thanks do better.

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.

4.5 stars. The Steeping Leaf is a local tea house, bistro, and gelateria…read more The tea collection includes over 175 teas from around the world, including black teas, green teas, oolong teas, white teas, Chinese pu'er teas, fruit teas, herbal teas, chai blends, boba teas, single-estate teas, etcetera. Other beverages such as juices and coffees are also available. In addition, customers may make a reservation for afternoon tea, which for adults includes a choice of a pot of tea as well as a three-tier stand of finger sandwiches, scones, and pastries. The foods and price vary for children aged 12 and under. ​ ​The bistro's menu lists foods such as quiche, avocado toast, fruit bowls, oatmeal, yogurt, pastries, flatbreads, wraps, paninis, salads, quesadillas, smoothies, and milkshakes. A freezer contains about a dozen flavors of gelatos. Furthermore, shelves feature merchandise such as bags of teas, teapots, mugs, t-shirts, earrings, etcetera. My husband and I ate one breakfast here. An employee immediately and kindly greeted us. We placed our order at the cash register and then sat at a table of our choosing. Some tables were already reserved for the afternoon tea. I ate Baked French Toast (5 stars), which consisted of a brioche with custard, cinnamon, sugar, strawberry sauce, peaches, blueberries, raspberries, and banana slices. I drank a Masala Chai Tea (4.5 stars). My husband ate the Loaded Breakfast Panini Wrap (3.5 stars), which contained scrambled eggs, potatoes, cheeses, avocado, sour cream, and salsa. The ingredients were separate, which he said looked pretty but tasted just OK. He used his utensil to try to mix the ingredients. He ate only half of it. He drank a Gelato Iced Chocolate (4.5 stars), a chilled hot chocolate with vanilla gelato and whipping cream on top. I also purchased a Dubai chocolate bar (4.5 stars) for about $20. It was not my all-time favorite Dubai chocolate, but it was a large size, and it tasted very good for being made in Pittsburgh. Note that private events such as birthday parties, baby showers, bridal showers, and bachelorette parties may also be held at The Steeping Leaf. Catering is also available.