Three friends and I went here for dinner on a Saturday night before an event over at The Warhol. We made a reservation through Open Table, and I would recommend that because they were busy. We all started off with a drink. I had the Mezzorita, the Mezzo's take on a margarita. It was good, but not great. I'd get it again, but after trying the other cocktails. Everyone else seemed to like their drinks. For the main course, I had the wild mushroom risotto. It was delicious. I would definitely go back for that and I highly recommend it as one of their vegetarian options. I had some friends get too much food, so I got to try some of the broccoli and eggplant pizza and rice pudding. Both were delicious. I'll be going back to Mezzo the next time I'm downtown for an event. It's a nice place that is conveniently located to Downtown, the North Shore and the Cultural District. Which means I'll be back there soon. read more

Smoked meats are the star here. For the entrees the chefs try to get too creative without a grasp for the ingredients. Dishes lack proper technique, risotto undercooked, peaches weren't caramelized, shrimp over cooked, the lemon tart is over cooked on the custard and undercooked on the pastry. Very disappointing overall, would go again only for charcuterie and drinks but nothing more read more

It's a little pricey but the food was great. I enjoyed my seafood pasta and the apple tart was definitely worth the order. I sampled all of my friends food and it was equally delicious. The vibe is real uptown sheek if you get my drift but the music is Mello and chilled. Definitely a good look for a date. read more

Very cool interior and all staff we encountered were exceptionally friendly and knowledgeable about their food and wine offerings. Even offered some advice to us as tourists. We started with a sensational charcuterie platter with extensive choice of flavours. It was a great way to start and we followed up with a beautiful risotto. The suggested wine pairings worked well. Will definitely be back. read more

I love their gnocchi with sugo (the dumplings so light, the sugo so rich), shrimp and orecchiette diavolo (like all great diavolo, so seductive - always want one more bite), and pizza margherita (perfectly light and crisp crust, generous tomato, mozzarella and basil, plenty to set aside for tomorrow's breakfast). The room and gorgeous and the folks who work here are sweet as can be. Thank you, Mezzo! read more

Worst service ever... rude, you're on a time limit when you are seated and advised of it multiple times. Will never return and will tell everyone about it. read more

The service started off great! I sat at the bar and felt like the sever was going to be on point. I order a starter. The starter shrimp fritters came out really fast and was really tasty. The bar tender came back and still was very attentive. I asked some questions about the drink and settled for the most expensive drink on the menu related to cocktails. I waited for him to come back for a few moments and ordered a pizza. It took the pizza around 15 mins to come out and as I am sitting there watching him make drinks hoping mine was coming. It never came, the pizza came, I ate and was never checked on again the rest of my visit. The pizza was good and I know your thinking why did I not say anything. The bar is rather different and you don't sit in-front of the bar tender, he passed behind me several times and refused to make eye contact. My water was empty and I had to almost grab him to get a refill. He never came back, I had to walk up to him to get my ticket. The restaurant was busy when I arrived and started to empty as I was there. So it's hard to understand why he was not more attentive to his guest. My $14 drink never came, the business lost revenue. I am pretty sure them manager was walking behind me the entire time as well, saw me looking around and never checked on me once. I visit here often, love to try all the cool food places every trip. This was a poor experience and I may never return. Beware. read more

Spend your money somewhere else. The food is super salty and overpriced for what it is. Drinks take a long time to come, like 20 minutes. I've tried to like this place, really, but the last straw was the grouchy manager who was seemingly reprimanding a server on the floor? In this wonderfully diverse and vibrant food city, there are a ton of great places to eat... check out some place else. read more

Great environment, awesome for large groups. We ordered multiple plates and ate family style. The food came out fast. The waitresses and staff are really nice! read more

We thought that we would give Mezzo a try, since most of the Yelp reviews were positive. Let me start off with the positive parts: Service was very good. Good selection of wines by the glass, and reasonable prices. The food was underwhelming at best, and sometimes disappointing. I would say that the salmon tartar tasted like it was made out of smoked salmon, not fresh. The dressing on the salad was anything but a jalapeño vinaigrette - I could have sworn that it came right out of a bottle of Hidden Valley ranch dressing. The chicken was flavorless, although the vegetables that accompanied it were tasty. The cornbread added absolutely nothing to the plate but taking up space. The box of bread that we ordered was average. The complementary cookie that came with the bill tasted like it came out of a box. I am sure that there are better options in Pittsburgh than this. read more

I've been to the 1st and 3rd floors of Sienna Mercato many times, but last night was the first time I got the chance to try out Mezzo! My girlfriends and I went there for my birthday dinner and I was immediately impressed with the decor on the 2nd level. The first floor, Emporio, is a bit darker and louder, but Mezzo was bright, open, and furnished in a way that made me feel like I was dining in someone's home. It was very welcoming and a step up from Emporio in all senses. Our waiter thoroughly explained the menu and their specials of the day, and we placed our drink orders and requested the small PA Farmer's cheese board, along with the small bread basket (note: not complimentary. This is actually on their appetizer menu... I think it was $3 for the small). The only bread I tried out of the basket was the rosemary garlic foccacia and it was SO good, especially with the whipped honey butter that the basket is served with. For dinner, 2 of the girls elected to split the Wood Roasted Vegetable pizza, the other ordered a half portion of the mushroom risotto, and I ordered a half portion of the sausage gemelli. When our dishes arrived, I was very glad that I ordered a half portion: it was still a fairly generous portion, but just enough that I didn't have leftovers to worry about carrying around. I tried a bite of the pizza and risotto and both were very good... the pizza had a very thin crust, but it was substantial enough to withstand the weight of the sauce and toppings. The mushroom risotto was phenomenal and will definitely be in my sights when I go back... and my sausage gemelli was outstanding! My only complaint is that the gemelli was cooked a bit TOO al dente... as in almost not cooked thoroughly. They had more of a bite to them than I prefer. The cream sauce and fresh, crumbled sausage were excellent and I'm almost wishing I would've ordered the full portion so I could've had leftovers for lunch today! Overall, Mezzo is a nice, open and airy spot for dinner and/or drinks and I would highly recommend it if you're downtown. The prices are fairly reasonable, and they have a wide variety of wines and beers to choose from. Another thing to note is that even though Mezzo is part of the Il Tetto and Emporio building/concept, they are each their own standalone restaurant with entirely different menus. No meatballs at Mezzo! The nice thing is that this restaurant concept provides a variety of options for a night out. From dinner to rooftop drinks, Sienna Mercato has you covered! read more

Mezzo - Half portion of the Sausage Gemelli. So good! Mezzo offers half portions of all pasta dishes. - Italian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I don't even know where to begin with this one. My husband and I went to their Valentine's event over the weekend and it was the worst dining experience we have ever had. Our seating was for the 8pm-10pm; we didnt get seated until almost 8:45pm, as did everyone else. About 20 of us waited in the doorway the whole time until they were ready for us. The email clearly stated the 6pm-8pm seatings were to make their way to finish and or the other bars at 7:30. We were not even allowed to go to the second floor to the bar. Does it even exist? After we finally got seated, our waitress was quick with drinks and the menu. Luckily all we had to do was circle our courses. Once the wine started coming out for the pairings, my husband asked for a cocktail and they said only 6 beers were available. The wine pairings did not come out on time with the courses they were supposed to. They usually came after we were done eating. Almost every other table got bread, we did not. A table next to us, they kept screwing up the other of their courses and bringing out the wrong ones. Another table behind us sat there for 45 minutes with just water. Overall, the food was not worth the prepaid price. My scallops and risotto were good, but the ceasar salad was bland and so were the desserts. My husband got the lobster ravioli for his appetizer and only got 3 raviolis. We both got the scallops and there were 4, which were slightly bigger than a quarter. The icing on the tasteless cake, our waitress had the nerve to write down the amount we already paid for plus it was $15 for one beer. Obviously we knew we had to tip according to the total bill. I have never had that done before. Very unprofessional. We have been here for other holidays, but we will not return. This was poorly planned, very unorganized, and staffing was not the issue, so don't try and use that as an excuse! read more

So I'm giving Mezzo Three stars. Which they are receiving for the attentive wait staff, wine, and ambiance. I personally was not impressed with the food at Mezzo. I ordered a margarita pizza which was placed on top of an old tomato sauce can, which I thought was clever; however, the two person table I was seated at was a bit small for this set up. The pizza itself looked good, but came out tepid. The basil leaves were rather large and unfortunately there were a lot of them on the pizza, so they overpowered the thin, insipid sauce. I ended up having a few slices left over, but I let my date take those home. I'm a huge fan of pizza, so if that isn't good then I'm probably going to sulk the rest of the evening. Overall, the whole building is zero for two with me. I hope when I try the first floor meatball place I'm impressed or I will not be coming back to dine at any of the three levels. read more

I've had this place bookmarked and was wanting to go. I was super excited when my hubby told me that we had reservations there for Valentine's Day. We checked with the hostess and she seated us at a table for two. There were tables for two on each side of us. The table at the window was empty. Our first mistake was not asking to be moved there. It was empty the whole time we were there. Instead we had couples on both sides of and it felt like we were a table of 6. No privacy. No romance. We had high hopes for the food which was the second mistake. We ordered a breadbasket and a bowl of olives. The bread basket had several different types of bread. It came with a small container of honey and a small container of peppers and onions. The types of bread were explained to us which was nice. My husband enjoyed the peppers and onions mixture. I was having butter. It was a great consistency but was sweet. I wasn't expecting sweet butter. The bowl of green olives (with pits) had olive oil, lemon, and oregano. They were definitely one of my top two foods I had for dinner. They give you a small dish to put your pits in. It was a nice touch. For dinner we both went with the specials. My hubby ordered the pork w/mashed potatoes and I ordered the filet and shrimp which came with potatoes and green beans. I tried my husbands pork and his mashed potatoes. The pork was good but a smidge underdone. His mashed potatoes were creamy and smooth. The gravy was nice also. It was dark and rich and the right consistency. My potatoes were a tall stack of thinly sliced potatoes. It was cubed. I divided the tall stack into 3 small stacks. The stack that had been the bottom had potatoes that were almost raw. The next stack I tried was the middle and the potatoes were cooked a little but still close to raw. There was no seasoning on them. No salt, pepper, or anything. So basically a stack of raw(ish) and tasteless potatoes. The green beans were cooked correctly but the ends had been left on. I've never eaten somewhere that didn't break or chop off the ends. My second favorite food was the shrimp. I think they had been butter poached but I'm not sure. They were a nice size and consistency. The filet was ok. I thought there was a bit too much char on it and it didn't have much taste. I was super disappointed. For dessert we also went off the menu and I ordered the hazelnut chocolate dessert. It was pretty to look at-a small chocolate done with a swirl of caramel on the plate. It had chopped hazelnuts sprinkled on top. When you opened the dome there was a mousse inside that was more like ice cream than mousse. Doesn't that sound delightful??? It was not. I don't know how you can put chocolate, hazelnuts and caramel together and have it come out bland but it was. I even had my husband try it. The 3rd and biggest mistake I think we made was ordering the specials instead of off the menu. IF I were to go back it would be to try a few menu items. That's a big IF. The best thing about our dinner was our waiter. He did a great job and it's because of him that I'm giving the 3rd star. Otherwise there would only be two. read more

See all

I love the space and the concept of the three story venue each offering something different. Mezzo (2nd floor restaurant) offers great food at somewhat reasonable prices. Start with a cheese board and a bread selection, small portions but totally worth it. We felt the best way to try this menu would be to order a few things to split and we were right. The spicy shrimp pasta was AWESOME. Had a real kick to it but bearable. Margherita pizza was tasty too. Before or after your reservation (or both) check out the bar on the third floor. I'm really excited to have dinner at the restaurant on the first floor as well. So much to do in that area! read more

Way more than a pizza place! This place is on the 2nd floor of Sienna Mercato. You have to check it out. Take the steps up right from the main entrance and you will come right into this place. They have awesome bar seating and a great dining room overlooking Penn Ave. Their pizza is unreal, but their gnocchi is all homemade and very unique. They offer small, medium and large plates and all are great for sharing. Pizza is a must try here, but sample a little of everything! Their desserts are also great. Definitely worth a stop here. There is a parking lot right across the street and you can walk to any of the theaters from this place as well. Good location and great food. read more

First time here. Will definitely be on the list of repeat restaurants. It's a very cool space; huge garage door-type windows that were open to Penn Ave! If only so many yinzers didn't smoke it would've been even more enjoyable(but that's not the restaurant's fault). Amazing beer list! Hard to make a decision because there were so many good options! Also many great wines to choose. We started with a small cheese plate and a small bread basket. Both were phenomenal although I was not a fan of the raisin chutney on the cheese plate. We split the peppers and Parmesan pizza. It was perfect!! And I don't say that lightly. But be warned, those are fresh peppers and they pack a punch! Staff was attentive, personable, and helpful...which is always refreshing! read more

Went here last night because of its proximity to the August Wilson Center, where we had tickets to a show. I wasn't expecting much. I know the meatball place is very popular, but meatballs just don't thrill me like they do many others. I could not have been more pleased. Between us we ordered the scallop special (smoky and perfectly cooked), an arugula salad (perfectly dressed and buried under lots of fluffily grated parm), and the grilled shrimp (not what your expecting, carefully curated and balanced work of art on a plate). Our server, Emily, who expertly made us some espresso drinks to end the night, was exceptional. A+ on everything: delicious balanced cuisine, great wines, fast and thoughtful service, and amazing coffee. We left very happy and on time for our show. read more

This was a very unique option for dinner. The mercato has 2 different restaurants and a beer garden on the roof. We started there with a cold beer on a warm night and it just seemed right. I loved the open air venue that was hopping, but not too loud and crowded. We then popped into Mezzo, their second level restaurant for dinner. We had a great charcuterie board and a local farmers cheese board. Don't let the name "farmers cheese" fool you. There was a great variety of cheese from mild to strong and soft to hard. For dinner we each had a pizza. The bacon and egg was really unique and pretty tasty, though I would have preferred this as a breakfast pizza. I had the quattro formaggi pizza that I thought was very good. The place was completely full and that might have had something to do with our rather slow service. Still it is a place I would return to. read more

See all

Took my girlfriend here for her birthday dinner. We split an excellent pizza and a bottle of Pinot Grigio. Prices were a little high for a college budget, but the service and food were amazing so it was definitely worth it! read more

The Ambiance and Food were amazing! Our water was outstanding. One of the best dining experiences EVER!

I was not impressed with the food. The recipes are extremely salty. The salads were okay super dry so I would have liked a bit more dressing. Things were very basic and not worth the money. The decor was beautiful as farm inspired. I love the concept of farm to table. Service was great in the beginning but I sense that he could tell I was unhappy since my plate was still full at the end of our dinner. Nobody asked me if I liked what I had ordered so that was upsetting because I would have said how salty it was and requested something else. Waiter asked the only person who finished their plate how everything was and didn't give the rest of us much attention. I don't recommend going here. Super small menu not a lot of options. read more

The bruschetta, pizza and pasta were all amazing but the one thing missing was draft beer! read more

Mezzo - Bacon and clam pizza! - Italian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Had an absolutely fantastic dinner. 4 gals getting together to catch. We ordered the chefs selection of cheese and meats. Then 2 pizzas (quattro formaggi and chicken sausage, both amazing) as well as the Torchio pasta. Our server was Emily and she was an absolutely fantastic gal. We wanted her to sit down and join us. She was so welcoming and personable. Can't wait to go again! OH I almost forgot, one of our friends had a nut allergy in our group and the whole Mezzo team was SO receptive and made sure we knew what had nuts in it and made sure there was no cross contamination. Best service! read more

Modern, rustic atmosphere with excellent food! Mezzo is the middle floor at Sienna Mercato in Pittsburgh's Cultural District. We stopped here with reservations before a show at the Benedum. It is a very quick and easy walk. It wasn't too busy on a Thursday evening but there was still a great atmosphere. We were greeted promptly by our waitress and provided with a run down of the specials. Being obsessed with pizza, we were already leaning that way; however, there was a special pizza that sounded AMAZING: peaches, ricotta, red onion, oil, andouille sausage, and rosemary. I obviously opted for this and my husband ordered the Parmesan & Peppers. Both were delicious but the special was outstanding. I hope they add it to the menu! The dough and crust were perfectly crunchy and flavorful. Also, the pizzas are really good size! We each ordered our own but were very full! I would say you could split one if you get appetizers. read more

Mezzo - Pizza Special: Peaches, Ricotta, Red Onions, Andouille Sausage, Rosemary! Amazing! - Italian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

See all

Joey is an amazing bartender! Our hot totties were perfect and he served us with a genuine smile and amazing hospitality!!

AMAZING Food and great service. We stopped by during a conference with a medium sized group and we're treated very well. Will return.

We love this place. If you stick to the "safe stuff" on the menu, like a margherita pizza, you'll be underwhelmed. Go for the risottos, the specialty pizzas, and the salumi platter, which we think rivals Cure's in taste though not cost! We like sitting at the bar and watching the cooks for a casual meal. There's usually not a super long wait for a table, and if there is the rooftop bar is great too. read more

Great food, bar, and location. Will be back. Arugula salad and parmesan risotto were delicious. The staff is very knowledgeable about the food. read more

Service was great. They were attentive and very friendly. The food is overpriced. I'm glad that we ordered a pizza during Happy Hour because it would not have been worth the original $19. It was a nice place to sit for Happy Hour, but I wouldn't go otherwise. read more

Took forever to get seated, even with reservation, and food took even longer! Big party came in from out of town for wedding with reservations made over a month ago & couldn't seat us, just stood around for 20 minutes and began to sweat in the 85 degree indoor air. Server Emily was fabulous but kitchen timing was absolutely terrible. From start to finish, 90 minutes, had to box up the entrees because kids were done. Stick to the meatball place downstairs, this place doesn't deserve your business! read more

I really like the atmosphere of Mezzo. I came here for an early dinner last night and since it was warm, the large windows were open. I ordered fried zucchini and an arugula salad; both of which were pretty good. The chefs have a strict policy of no substitutions so I was told that I could not order my salad and add chicken for a protein. I still enjoyed my experience. read more

The zucchini appetizer came out with 3 very small slices and the charge $8 for it. Would never come here again. read more

Mezzo - $8 for the cheapest fried vegetable that a restaurant can make. - Italian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This place is fabulous! I came with a small group of colleagues and luckily I got to try quite a bit of items from the menu. The bartender was awesome. He had a lot of good suggestions and was very attentive. We moved to a table and received good service. Our server also had a lot of good suggestions. I would recommend the stuffed mushroom, the burrata, rosemary gnocchi, and (my favorite) the mushroom risotto. read more

Had a great, easy dinner here with colleagues in town for a conference. We had a mix of people and tastes, all which were happy with their selections. Our server was super helpful and efficient. Not a high end foodie place, but good for groups and reasonable prices. read more

Best when the weather is nice and you can sit outside. Well constructed dishes, smooth service and a comfortable setting in the bustle of Market Square. If you like this kind of energy this is a great spot for you to try. PS-Take the T or use the valet to make life easier on yourself. read more

Delicious meal and Italian wine. I had the prosciutto salad and the linguine with chicken. My husband had the steak tartare and the walleye. We split the chocolate cake dessert. We really enjoyed the dinner here and the service was great. I would recommend to anyone. read more

We had a great experience here on a Friday night. Had to wait a few minutes for our table so sat at the bar for drinks. Friendly bartender made a great Moscow Mule. After we were seated for dinner, we ordered the grilled octopus, shrimp and shared a margherita pizza along with some red wine. All were excellent. Service was friendly and competent. Lively atmosphere. Would definitely come back. read more

Over-priced and mediocre. I had the pear appetizer, which was lacking in any discernible flavor, and a green salad which I swear had those same onions in a can you use for green bean casserole at Thanksgiving. The service was stupid and even though I said I was a vegetarian, they did not volunteer that the peppers that came with my bread were cooked in pork fat till I asked what they were (why did they bring those to a vegetarian at all?). I had a delicious cocktail to start the meal, which is responsible for one of the two stars I am awarding Mezzo. read more

I'm glad I was finally able to check this place out recently. A group of us stopped in on a Friday evening for dinner and drinks, and had no trouble getting a table quickly even though the restaurant was fairly busy. I love the large and open space, and the windows overlooking the street below. The garage doors were open and the space was nice and breezy. I started by splitting the eggplant involtini with a friend along with a delicious red blend. The dish was essentially a "fancy" mozzarella stick with eggplant inside--and I mean that in a good way. The dish includes only two of the little rolls, so we probably could have ordered another appetizer along with it. My friend and I decided to also split a pizza, and we ordered the picante salami and peppers. The salami and banana peppers were delicious and perfectly spicy. I actually tasted some spice in the sauce as well--I'm a lover of spicy foods to no complaints here. We were quite hungry before dinner and had no trouble demolishing the whole pizza between the two of us, but you could probably get away with splitting it three ways if you are also having apps/other dishes. I'm only giving three stars because the service was bizarre. I appreciate when waiters and waitresses take the extra step to educate you about a restaurant, its menu, and what they have to offer; however, I felt like it was taken too far and the whole experience was condescending. It was sort of like being a child and having someone explain how to read a menu to you. Also, someone at my table had a nut allergy and asked about a possible accommodation--she was immediately told "no" without any hesitation. Once pressed, he finally went to ask the kitchen and came back stating that it would be perfectly fine. I understand that some things are premade and cannot be changed, but this was a really basic request and the kitchen clearly had no problem with it. So why not go ask before aggressively telling us no accommodations can be made? On that same note, they give you small pieces of biscotti with your check (we loved this detail), but the waiter made an unnecessary comment that "he didn't bring a piece for (the person with the allergy) because they contain nuts and he doesn't want her to die." Thanks for remembering and giving a warning, but maybe next time try to tone down the passive-aggression. Overall the food and space were great. Service, well, I think we just were not so lucky that day. I will probably give it another try. read more