Living in the area we have been to Roman Bistro a few times. Once when it first open, was not totally impressed, I gave the benefit of the doubt that it was just opening issues issues. We returned for a second time and we did enjoy our afternoon meal very much, service was great, atmosphere was very good and the food was warm and prepared to my liking. Our last visit was sadly for a funeral luncheon. It was a very pleasant afternoon, service was great considering we took all of the back dining room area and stayed to visit with family and friends long into the afternoon. The buffet food was excellent! Highly recommended for lunch, dinner or special event. We will most definitely return. Download the app! Good information posted timely. read more

Nice atmosphere, extensive menu. Roman burger is excellent...burger with pepperoni, sauce, and marinara. Antipasto salad and chili were good selections as well. I loved the Italian meat app rolled in a wonton, although a little pricey it was excellent! The pasta sauce was a bit sweet for my liking and pasta served starchy but was ok. I look forward to my next visit. read more

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9/10 for COVID dining friendliness. 4/5 overall. Excellent outdoor spacing including use of tents. Groups of four or more must call ahead so they can properly prepare. Service was fast, super friendly, and this was the first of all dine-in restaurants we've been to since COVID that was efficient without making it seem like they want you to leave. Prices are very reasonable for Italian food, highly recommend the provolone wheel. For entrees our group went with sandwiches, the meatball sub, the Reuben and the Bistro club. All of which were quite good and an ample portion. They have a QR code menu which was excellent for sanitary purposes, hand sanitizer available upon entry and an entirely outdoor check in process. Not quite five stars as both website and signage advertise a happy hour that isn't happening (though understood under the circumstances), the sangria was definitely mostly juice and the calamari lacked much to be desired. All that being said, when they could improve something they did! The meatball sub needed a bit more sauce (mentioned casually) and only moments later, the manager himself brought it out. Bottom line, we would absolutely return to this place, no questions asked! read more

We go to Roman Bistro weekly and enjoy the food, atmosphere and the people that work there. Judy is our favorite server who always makes sure we have an enjoyable dinner. She is very good at her job and knows how to treat customers. We will certainly continue to frequent Roman Bistro. read more

The food is good. We have gone for bar bingo, which is enjoyable. The waitress we had today was great, she was very attentive, but it was also a very slow time (4:00). The bad taste in my mouth comes from the fact that we went here after my dads funeral service, 12 of us, and our waiter was condescending, impatient and rude. It made a very hard day even more unpleasant. We did reach out to the restaurant, but ended up just letting it go after some back and forth. I would go back, because the food is decent and it is a local restaurant, though I hesitate because I don't want to get that waiter again. 3 stars/ 3$$$ read more

I recently dined at Roman Bistro and had a 10/10 experience. We were greeted by the extremely kind and friendly hostess Layla. She was very prompt on getting us to our table. She even offered to hang our coats up! The Food was absolutely delicious and our waitress was amazing as well. The atmosphere was very welcoming and I will definitely be returning! read more

We have been coming to Roman's Bistro for seven years now, and this was by far the best dinner and service (thank you, Nick) that we have had in our many visits to this popular neighborhood Italian restaurant. I read the ad that they were offering surf and turf and twin lobsters on the special Valentine's Weekend Menu and have been wanting lobster for some time now. Admittedly I went with not the highest of expectations, given that A) we didn't make reservations, and B) Pittsburgh isn't known for great lobster dinners short of a couple of rare exceptions, but I hoped for the best, I was with my Valentine and I didn't have to cook. I started with a glass of Prosecco, and imagine my surprise when two perfectly cooked, generously sized lobster tails arrived, with nicely steamed asparagus, a tasty, stuffed, baked potato, with drawn butter on the side! For all practical purposes I was transported to New England in my mind. It was perfect, as was my husband's prime beef, cooked to perfection and generous in size. That required a doggie bag and left no room for dessert. Even though we didn't order dessert, Nick brought us a huge, chocolate covered strawberry at the end of the meal. As for the service, starting with the fact that we had no reservation on Saturday night of Valentines Weekend was risky and even though we arrived rather early, we were told there was nothing open until 9. We offered to sit and dine at the bar which was fine, but the hostess came over and told us we could take one of the far high tops by the bar because the reservation for that table wasn't for another hour. What luck! Clearly things we're going our way. Nick, our server, was terrific. He was efficient, and came always at the perfect time. Service is not always the Bistro's strong suit but Nick was the exception. I hope we get his his section again the next time we're there. All in all it was an outstanding evening, a perfect meal and we're feeling fat and happy! read more

Roman Bistro - Twin Lobster Tails, foreground, Prime Rib background, both with double baked potato and asparagus. - Italian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Currently sitting in Roman bistro for January 2020 restaurant week with my friend and her 3 children (ages 16 and 11 year old twins) Three of us got restaurant week and the twins got food off the menu. I'm not sure what happened. But Roman bistro needs to get their crap together. Till then - you need to avoid. Here's the problems 1. 3 of us got appetizers with the restaurant week. Soup came - cold. (It wasn't a cold soup!) But then we had to wait another 10 minutes for the 3rd app. 2. 5 minutes after we got our 3rd appetizer - 2 of the entrees came out (the 2 not getting restaurant week). We wait. And wait. And wait. 20+ minutes pass before the rest of the food arrives. The other 2 were already done with their food! 3. We order desserts. I get one to go and everyone else gets one to eat there. FORTY minutes later dessert comes. 4. While waiting for our desserts the manager came To see how things were. We explained how things were poorly timed. He tells us I want to make this right. So he gets us these cards. They give you a free app with the purchase of an entree. Definitely not making things right. We had been there 2 hours at this point. He also told us that he was told we asked for the other entrees early. They Are 11 year old kids - they don't need their food early nor did we ask for it to come early. Either the waiter or the manager were telling stories cause the waiter told us a different story. 5. I mentioned I got my dessert to go. Our waiter brought it out and said your dessert is packed up for you. GreAt. Take it home - it's not dessert. It's someone else's leftovers. I have no words about this experience at Roman bistro other than - AVOID. The service was horrendous. I have no words about how terrible it was. The manager - was terrible. Those 'appetizer' cards were left on the table with Note of 'no thanks'. Needless to say the experience was horrendous and I certainly won't be returning. read more

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We go here all the time and we love the food. The service is always a little suspect. But the ambiance and food make up for it. However, I called 2 weeks ago and made reservations for me and my family for Easter Brunch. The person on the other line taking the reservation could not take a deposit (which is required and ridiculous considering how busy they are and how hard it is to get the RSVP) and told me that someone would call me back to get my deposit. I waited and gave a call to follow up and was told that they did not have me in the system for my RSVP and that I would have to now be put on a waiting list in case something opened up. That is crazy because it's not guaranteed that we get a spot and then we are out of luck for easter dinner. I don't usually write these reviews but the person who I talked to was not very nice or even concerned that I was upset. We will not be frequenting this restaurant anymore in the future. read more

The service was Great, but the food was disgusting like absolutely terrible. I spent $31. Later to find out(by the manager Ashely) I was over charged. She sent me a $15 gift card. That I will not use unless they fall under new management. Mac and cheese was an absolute flop! soggy noodles, and clumps of cheese topped with cold butter. the FISH had that fishy taste and was very slimy to the touch. They remade it and it tasted just the same. It's a shame how good they were compared to now read more

Roman Bistro - Manager told me I was over charged. - Italian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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My family has been coming here to celebrate our birthdays for many years and it never disappoints! My parents live in Penn Hills and I live across town in Robinson so this is a great place for us to meet in the middle. I always have to get the gnocchi and sausage because it is that good! My dad loves the lobster ravioli and my mom loves the chicken Romano. Big portions, big flavor, friendly service, and a nice atmosphere. What more could you ask for? read more

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Took my better half here for his birthday. The food was exceptional, the service was above and beyond. We went not knowing we needed reservations the hostess was very accommodating and seated us despite.. I will definitely return. read more

The waitress and music were the best parts. The food was bland. I salted everything and it was still bland. I didn't send it back but I left half of it on my dish and wasn't bringing it home. My drink was adequate (bar). The shirts are very cute and the place is quaint. read more

Not that there are many to choose from but Roman Bistro is my neighborhood restaurant and bar choice when hanging out in Forest Hills. Their private parking lot can get full but overflow parking is available near by. There is covered patio seating for nice weather. There is table seating in the bar area with large screen televisions plus loads of seating in the restaurant seating area. The staff I've encountered has always been friendly and attentive. The butternut squash ravioli is my favorite entree. The portion sizes are generous and I'm never left feeling hungry. Each night of the week is a different feature: Monday's is Wings, Tuesday is Wine, Wednesday is Pasta, Thursday is Ladies, Friday is Happy Hour, Saturday is Prime Rib. Their Sunday brunch buffet is popular so plan accordingly. read more

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Great food and service. We are regulars, and if you go, call ahead and ask for a table in Jake's section. He is by far, the best waiter I've ever had! He's such a nice guy and has a really great sense of humor!! He's my new favorite waiter! read more

The presentation of the plate is beautiful. The taste even better. the yellow sauce( saffron aoli sauce is exquisite! They service is pleasant and quick and the box your food for you. This is an amazing Italian foodie escape, that you will be amazed to try, if you ever find yourself on a rainy day walking down Ardmore blvd. P.S Show appreciation and let them know your a yelped! You might get a free shot like I did After letting management know how please I was with service as was recommending them on yelp, they gave me this delicious surprise! Lemon cello made in house! This shot is aged for 7 weeks and made with 20 lemons! Ryan was my server. he is amazing. His customer service was 100% on point. the appetizer and food presentation was superb. The service will make you come back for more. read more

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The food was perfectly prepared by the chefs and the service staff was great. We had a buffet dinner and it was enjoyed by everyone. A few of us have eaten here before and as always Roman Bistro lived up to its expectations. read more

The food is always great and I love the white sangria. However, our servers are never personable or friendly. If that doesn't bother you then stop on in. read more

Food is ok. I'm picky with my sauces but it's ok. I wouldn't say very special. Nothing really stood out here. This is kind of a one and done for me. read more

Six of us gathered in Roman Bistro for an early evening meal. Appetizers shared were greens and beans, clams, and stuffed mushrooms. My favorite were the mushrooms laden with cheese and bread crumbs. Another diner and myself ordered the Osso Bucco, the bone in pork roast. I don't have enough superlatives to describe the dish, including the garlic potatoes and green beans. The generous serving of meat fell off the bone and the sides complimented the roast very well. Friends ordered everything from salmon, ravioli, spaghetti and prime rib. All agreed the food was absolutely sublime. The best comment I can make is: I will come back to Roman Bistro as often as I can. If you go on a weekend, try to get Marissa as a server. She was very prompt and loaded our doggie bags for all six of us! read more

I love the Roman Bistro. The food is always amazing & fresh. The staff are all very kind & attentive. The owners are great as well and always make you feel like your at home! The ambiance is very inviting. A great restaurant for meeting family, friends, holding larger private dining events and even if you go solo there is always someone nice to converse with. The Roman Bistro is hands down the best restaurant in Forest Hills & I highly recommend it. read more

My first visit here went so well that I can't even prepare myself for it to be anything less on future visits. The location is convenient to most of my travels, but I never seemed to have the time to step inside to try it out. Thanks to a trip into the city for a concert, I was able to plan some extra time to stop here for a pre-concert dinner and drinks. Our entrance into the restaurant was met with a prompt and genuine greeting by the hostess. We mentioned that this was our first visit and she welcomed us, and offered several different seating options. I was very surprised to see how large the dining areas were and that they had multiple rooms to choose from. Once seated, a cheery server came over to greet us and informed us of the drink and dinner specials for the evening. In addition to their great sounding specials, we were also told that most all of their appetizer and flatbreads were half-off and they were offering various drink promotions during happy hour. The appetizer and flatbread menu included many wonderful selections to try at a discount. We placed our order and while we were waiting we were given a serving of their delicious oven-warmed bread and a dipping blend of seasoned olive oil. Our order arrived within a sufficient amount of time, and everything looked great. Our only concern was that the portions were quite generous and we might have over-ordered and would need to pack most of it to go. We managed to sample a little of everything and had plenty left for another meal. Based on my first visit, Roman Bistro is a place I would visit again and again. read more

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My Girlfriend and I went to Roman Bistro tonight with some friends, two of whom had just moved to nearby the restaurant. I can't comment on any of the dishes our friends got, but i will comment on ours. I actually really liked the Bada-Bing Shrimp. The red sauce was wonderfully spicy and the shrimp were perfectly, lightly battered. My only complaint was there wasn't enough red sauce (it was just one modest droplet in each corner). We split the Prosciutto and Funghi pizza and honestly it was whelming at best and is one of the reasons for my rating above. It was an artery-clogging cheese fest with barely any hint of prosciutto. The mushrooms seemed to be barely there, and if they were they were either buried under the cheese or cooked to negate any flavor. The service was good, a smidge slow at times. And, while the complementary bread was nice, they need to give more instead of making the wait-staff go and get more for parties who enjoy the bread. Roman Bistro was solid. Will we be back? Eh, maybe, but honestly if you want mostly budget-friendly Americanized Italian food, you have better options. read more

Heard a lot about this restaurant and finally made the drive from the South Hills, so glad I went. Five adults, three children and one in a high chair, not one complaint about the food, drinks or our server (PJW). All the food was excellent and we were all over the board with our order, pasta, gnochi (get this with sausage), reuben sandwich and crab cake, nobody left hungry. All staff were very tentative and responsive to our group. A reservation is recommended as this is a popular location and even just a cool spot to stop for a drink (nice bar & selection). Will definitely go again in the new year as the menu selection was excellent and sometimes its hard to find good food in a nice atmosphere at reasonable prices. read more

It's Classy-n'nat! Love this place - great people work here and I even like the owner! I was in town to visit family and it is so nice to have a good place to go close by without driving too far. It's a safe area - a nice parking lot fully lit and has great ambience! Outside seating is available and it's done well. I came by with my brother several times during the 2 weeks I was there. I like good beer and the local bars are mostly big brand beers like Bud and Coors types. This place must have 35 beer taps of really outstanding brews. The wine list is decent. Great bartenders - there's one guy Mr. Jacob that was well educated in all of the ales and food preparations they carry and delivered it with style. It worked out that we knew his parents - small world. I went to Catholic school with his mother - awesome family. Later that week my whole family ate there for my Dad's 80th birthday. Everyone enjoyed their food, service was excellent and the wine we chose was delicious and was reasonably priced. This is where the big wigs of Forest Hills go like Hal C. - the big deals are being made at the bar, the wheelers and dealers. This is a true neighborhood gem that is well respected in Forest Hills! read more

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I dined here the very first Saturday that restaurants were allowed to re-open during this pandemic. My partner and I had a reservation and dined outdoors. They were set up to handle this situation and took safety of themselves and their patrons very seriously. They social distanced the t tables and had additional seating across the street in the parking lot, having tents set up. All the servers wore masks the entire time and the menus we downloaded to our phones via a QR code. Very clever for the contact-less approach. The menu is extensive -- Italian and so much more including ribeye, prime rib, and one of tonight's specials was Chilean sea bass. I opted for a simple stuffed manicotti with marinara and a side salad. They served complimentary bread which was delicious as was the meal. (I opted not to use the dipping sauce for the bread as I was sharing with my partner and decided on optimum safety measures.) Our server was very good and someone in authority came over at some point apologizing for the length of time it took to get our entrees. Mind you, we hadn't noticed for we were soooo glad to be out in public at an actual restaurant and were engaged in conversation. But it was a nice touch showing they were doing everything they could to make an awkward pandemic unprecedented situation a pleasant one for all. We were so grateful and told our server and management that we were glad they were there. read more

I've been coming here for 6 years now and I thoroughly enjoy everything about this place from the decor to the food. Brunch is always a comfort food for me. read more

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The service and staff are incredible. There are always so kind and helpful and the food is out of this world. 10/10 would recommend!!!

Great food, White Glove Best in Class Customer Service, Professionalism Along with Cleanliness and Atmosphere.

A nice neiborhood eating place...typically serving pretty consistant food. Good atmosphere, and good food

Just had our Dad's 80th Birthday party. First, the staff was amazing! They had everything ready, so friendly and helpful. Can not Thank them enough. The food was delicious. There was enough and more to keep everyone satisfied. The Buffet offered a wide selection for ever palate. The drinks top notch. The price.. Was so shocked! Was so much less than we expected. I would give them 100 stars. If you have an event, Book them. Go just for dinner. Best restaurant I have been to in a long time. read more

This was my first time Brunching at Roman Bistro!! And it was AMAZING!!!! They had a variety of breakfast and lunch options, an omelette and waffle bar that are made to order, and mimosas ( I didn't try yet). Chef RJ was the omelette and waffle man while we were there and he was so funny, personable, and friendly. My friends and I receive great customer service from him and our waitress Sara!! It was a beautiful day, so we sat outside and the ambiance was nice and peaceful! The food was warm and delicious. My friend is an EXTREMELY picky eater - and she enjoyed herself. This is a great place for Sunday Brunch by yourself or with friends and family! I will definitely be back ... hope to see you there!! read more

Husband had a taste for pasta, so Roman Bistro! First time dining in since Covid-19. They took necessary precautions. We sat at a high top table near the bar. Our waitress Ashley was great. During this visit we had Chef specials. My husband enjoyed HUGE shrimp wrapped in bacon and stuffed with crab meat. It was served with creamy mashed potatoes and steamed asparagus. I had honey garlic salmon cooked medium served with risotto and Brussel sprout. Magnificent!! read more

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A wonderful restaurant planted firmly on Ardmore, this Forest Hills Eatery was delightful inside and out. Ambiance was inviting, bar was comfortable and parking was ample. I had the pear and pecan salad with shrimp which was incredible. Warm grilled juicy shrimp were perfectly paired with the pecans and fresh pears. Gorgonzola would have been the preferred cheese to their feta, but oh well... it was wonderful. Service was questionable at best. My bartender was so caught up in other conversations, that the hostess had to come yell at her to take my order. At one point I had two oblivious bartenders staring at my empty glass of water, both failing miserably. It was pretty disappointing considering the food was so nice. Here's hoping they rectify the situation ! At least the food was worthy of 5 stars... read more

Roman Bistro - Pear and pecan salad with shrimp - Italian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We absolutely loved our meal tonight! It was just the three of us tonight. Daughter got kids penne with meatball and wedding soup. I got the Osso Bucco and hubby got the chicken Alfredo. They were both fantastic. Our server Hutch was fantastic- very personable, checked in on us- drinks quickly refilled. He really made our meal and experience outstanding tonight - we will ask for him next time we dine in! Perfect Friday night family meal read more

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Judy was a great server, she was very efficient & really nice. The food was delicious so we will definitely be back.

I enjoyed having a drink at the bar before we were seated. Once seated we enjoyed bruschetta and fried zucchini. Judy was spot on with her recommendations. She also never let our drinks go empty. For dinner I enjoyed the Fettuccine Alfredo and my wife had the Veal Parmesan. We both enjoyed it all and will definitely return. Again thank you Judy for all the recommendations! read more

Judy was a great server! Very friendly & efficient. The food was delicious. We will definitely be back.

I love this place. I always order the lemon chicken asparagus. On Thursdays they have martini specials and they have seasonal ones too. The atmosphere is warm and inviting and the service has always been great. It's a little pricey for a restaurant in this area but the portions are large and everything has been delicious. We came for my birthday and I was not expecting such a nice little celebration and song. Don't miss the cannoli either! read more

Roman Bistro - cannoli - Italian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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