Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Monte Cello's

    3.4 (29 reviews)
    InexpensiveItalian, Pizza
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

    Monte Cello's Photos

    Business Info

    You might also consider

    More like Monte Cello's

    Recommended Reviews - Monte Cello's

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    White pizza (medium, thin)
    Ulyana K.

    Good pizza, but not very special. The customer service was great, though. Ladies at the counter are very friendly and helpful. Pizza prices are fair, too. I got the white pizza (medium). I thought it would come with small diced tomatoes, but they were must larger chunks. Still, the flavor was pretty good. It was quite warm when I picked up the pie (I believe they are only takeout and delivery for now). Good amount of garlic there as well. Nothing special about the white sauce or the crust - not bad, just average and somewhat flavorless. They were able to accommodate my thin crust order for the pie. Usually, thin crust costs $1 less if you get a red pie. I've previously tried their red sauce cheese pizza, and it was pretty standard as well. Cheesy, but not too cheesy. Visit 2: I tried the stuffed shells with their wedding soup and garlic bread. The portion is quite large and you get soup/salad with a bread for free! The stuffed shells themselves were fairly standard, but tasty nonetheless. I think you get around 5-6 medium sized shells smothered in cheese. It's a little bland, but the sauce doesn't overpower the pasta. Goode choice for something classic and simple! Garlic bread is fairly large. Very buttery but not super garlicky. It was soft in the inside and toasted on the outside. Wedding soup was also larger than expected, so this was a good deal. Fair amount of vegetables, tasty but not too flavorful broth, and lots of little noodles. Portions are somewhat large and the interior is cozy as well as family friendly. It's good for a cheap Italian dinner. I'd give the pizza a 3/5 and the stuffed shells, soup, and garlic bread deal a 4/5. So it evens out to a 3.5/5 and I'll round up to 4/5. Good spot, not expensive but not super flavorful either. I'd still recommend if you just want a simple, cheap, tasty, and cheesy dinner.

    Large pepperoni with ricotta on half
    Nicole S.

    I can't give this place 5 stars just because of the amount of excellent pizza I have had. However, my family lives 2 minutes away and I have probably eaten here 100 times and every single time is good. The staff is very friendly and I've never ever had a problem with my order (which is almost always takeout) I have had every hoagie and they're all fantastic. My mom's favorite is probably the steak while mine is the hot sausage. The pizza is very good. The dough is fresh and the sauce is actual tomato sauce. I hate sweeter sauces and this one is definitely not one of those. I would highly recommend if you are in the area.

    Monte Cello's Italian Hoagie
    Jay D.

    Decided to swing by Monte Cello's today for lunch. I got an Italian hoagie and order of Provolone sticks to go. The hoagie was very good, made on Mancini bread and loaded with quality ingredients. The provolone sticks were also very good but I did not care for the marinara sauce, as I found it had an odd flavor. In all it was really good, so I would recommend this place if you happen to be in the area.

    While pizza amazing!!

    See all

    25 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Decent pizza. Needs more cheese but I say that about every pizza. Tasty sauce. Parking is unclear

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Ulyana K.
    18
    653
    2098

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Pretty good food and pizza for our area. Delivery is pretty quick, even during the busy times for them.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Excellent food. Pizza, Zucchini Strips, chicken parm, wedding soup. Our server was fantastic! Would definitely go back again!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    I've always been pleased with the pizza! Growing up in an Italian family, the sauce is just okay.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Went in with my mom to eat in and was told the dining room was closed. My family loves all the other locations but this was disappointing.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Great food at reasonable prices ~ from pizzas to sandwiches to the entrees. Highly recommended.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Susan D.
    202
    828
    14

    12 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Kim B.
    0
    21
    0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Amy T.
    5
    19
    26

    12 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jim L.
    7
    126
    14

    14 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Ask the Community - Monte Cello's

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Italian 11,440 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Pizza Lupo

    Pizza Lupo

    4.7
    (189 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$

    Take out only. Free parking. Amazing chewy crust pizza with…read moreyour choice of various toppings. I highly recommend their Drunk Meatball. It comes with vodka sauce, Lupe's meatballs, house cheese blend, fresh mozzarella, ricotta, and fresh basil leaves. Nicely charred crust. All cheese is blended together and piped in rosettes on top of the pizza. Tastes so good and looks amazing. Walk in the front door and give your name for pickup. To the right are a couple upright cold cases filled with drinks, salad, etc. Located a short 15 minute drive from Shadyside. Can't wait to return and try more pizza.

    Finally had a chance to go here. We wanted to get only one pizza so we opted for the Drunken…read moreMeatball. I cannot say it is the best pizza I have had because different styles are all amazing. This is a unique style and I love it. The sauce was amazing, the ricotta cheese was so delicious and their meatballs were tremendous. What I loved was the crust - it had some chew and some tug; there was a little bit of char on the outside and the bottom. The meatballs were delicious and that sauce! The vodka sauce was perfect. I would have thought I would have missed the standard cheese on a pizza but the ricotta was super good. I placed my order on their website and it was easy; I was able to pay using my Apple Pay, which was a plus. We arrived and it was ready but we stood talking to the men in the shop and they were so kind. They asked us questions about us when they learned we had, recently, moved here. You will not find a more personable greeting anywhere.

    Photos
    @pizzalupopgh #margheritapie #pittsburghpa
    @pizzalupopgh #margheritapie #pittsburghpa
    Our toddlers enjoyed it too!
    Our toddlers enjoyed it too!
    Pizza Lupo

    See all

    Fiori's Pizzaria

    Fiori's Pizzaria

    4.4
    (609 reviews)
    8.3 mi
    $$

    What's not to love about this Pittsburgh staple? This is our household's favorite pizza, and we're…read morealways willing to drive 35 minutes one way to pick it up. The location is terrible. It's on a dilapidated brick road that you essentially have to drive up at a crawl speed to prevent your car from rattling a part, and there's rarely parking. HOWEVER, somehow, this adds to the charm. The journey makes the reward that much better, I suppose. When you enter the pizzeria, it feels like how a pizzeria should. It's small and noisy, and the smells are overpowering. The staff is too busy for small talk. They're making dough (see what I did there?). I love it. The sauce is sweet, which isn't how I typically want a pizza sauce to taste, but it's also what makes their pizza so unique. You won't find another pizza that tastes like this. A plain cheese pizza from here is worth its weight in gold. I cannot recommend them enough.

    We visited on a Saturday and the place was packed, which was a great sign that this is one of the…read moremore popular pizza spots in the area. We were told there would be a wait, but our pizza was ready right when they said it would be. The staff was also extremely friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. Parking was a little tricky because of the location, but it was definitely worth it! The standout feature of this pizza for me was the flavor of the cheese (especially when paired with onions) that combination was easily my favorite part. They use a very generous, thick layer of cheese, which creates a rich and indulgent pizza. The cheese is quite oily and can slide off the crust, so personally the amount of cheese and oil was a little heavier than my usual preference. However, the chewy crust holds up well to the toppings, and there was still something really addictive about the overall flavor and texture of that cheese. One thing that surprised me was how good it was the next day when eaten cold. I actually prefer this pizza cold. The cheese and onions complemented each other even more, and the pizza felt a little less oily while allowing the flavors to shine even more. Overall, this is definitely a top-tier pizza place in the area. If you enjoy a flavorful, cheesy pizza with a great chewy crust, I would absolutely recommend giving it a try!

    Photos
    Inside Vibe
    Inside Vibe
    Fiori's Cheese Pizza
    Fiori's Cheese Pizza
    Fiori's Pizzaria

    See all

    Proper Brick Oven & Tap Room

    Proper Brick Oven & Tap Room

    4.3
    (1.1k reviews)
    5.5 mi
    $$

    I somehow always find myself back here for a delicious late night bite!! They really are one of…read morethe only spots downtown that serve food later in the evenings, which is something to always appreciate. Our server (I believe his name was Cody) was genuinely one of the nicest guys ever!! Incredibly amazing energy and super kind to answer and questions or provide recs. We tried the White Sangria and they had a Pina colada both delicious and so refreshing! We have recently tried the Pesto pizza (I sub chicken on top instead) and the brisket mac and cheese which was probably the biggest mac and cheese I have ever seen and super yummy. If you haven't checked it out yet I definitely recommend it to everyone I know!

    We went to the Benedum and stopped in after for a late dinner. It's a cool space, small with good…read morebar seating. That is where we ended up at the bar. I tried a black cherry ale that was delicious. My husband got a Vienna lager he enjoyed. He got the black and gold pizza with potatoes, garlic sauce, pepper, res onion parmesan, and provolone. It is fired in their brick oven with a crispy crust. He enjoyed it but it was a little over done and it was hard to distinguish the toppings as the char was heavy. I got the carbonara. It was definitely not traditional. The sauce was very thick and almost floury. They serve it with pork belly, which does not give the same punch of flavor to cut through the sauce as guanchali or bacon. The papardelle noodle were dry and clumpy. The dish was very heavy. Do not recommend. The place is chill. It is close to the theater. I might try it again if in the area.

    Photos
    Lots of drink selections.
    Lots of drink selections.
    Brisket Mac and Cheese
    Brisket Mac and Cheese
    Appetizers

    See all

    Appetizers

    Monte Cello's - italian - Updated August 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...