My husband and I were pleasantly surprised at the absolutely delicious meal we had at Storms. I had been there before for lunch, my husband had never been to the restaurant. We went for dinner and had a Groupon for three-course meal. It was over the top. Stuffed peppers and beans and greens as a starter-perfectly cooked and spiced. I had the swordfish special-yummo! And my husband had chicken Marsala-tasty. Followed by a nice portion of tiramisu. Very filling-and worth every calorie consumed. The wait staff was very friendly and efficient and gave excellent recommendations. It's only open on week days and until 7:00 pm. Thumbs up to Storms read more

Best Italian I've had since the 70's era Dels and the Pleasure Bar those of you old enough and familiar with Bloomfield will know what I mean. Had the beans and greens dinner it was phenomenal. The marinara sauce was the most flavorful I've had in years the pasta was done to perfection, we shared the fried zucchini and polenta appetizers which where both outstanding. Highly recommended this place,again the best Italian I've had in decades hands down. Also the service was outstanding,we dined on a Tuesday night. read more

I've never done this before. Specifically went out of my way to make an account and write a review because of how disappointing this place was. The only thing edible was the bread. If you want a gigantic 10 dollar frozen mozzarella stick get the "cheese wheel" appetizer. The fish and scallops weren't cooked through and 100 percent not fresh. I've had better canned wedding soup. Also, I'm almost certain the marinara is as well. This place is a disrespect to real Italians. Don't forget your booze when you go there, they count on it to cover up the horrible food. Waste of 70 dollars. read more

Had dinner with coworkers while visiting in Pittsburgh and was amazed at the high quality of the food. Our server was so friendly and the meal was superb. Highly recommending this place and will be back another day! read more

Hidden little gem in downtown. Only open M-F until 7 pm so it's challenging to do dinner. Pasta dish was really delicious and the service was quick and friendly. Tasty Italian food. read more

Really great Italian food! It's BYOB which is awesome. The staff is super nice and friendly and your food comes out quickly as well. The restaurant is very clean. read more

The food was mediocre. Actually, it tasted like a really good Italian Lean Cuisine. But what I'm really interested in discussing is my waitress/bartender. She scared me. I mean...she caused me such unreasonable apprehension I lost my appetite. I don't believe in discrimination, but if you're gonna hire former heavy weight wrestlers as servers, the food should be amazing. And it wasn't. It was....Ok. Also, I felt like I was dining in the bottom floor of the Titanic. The restaurant is a dimly lit, cheesy cruise ship type feel, with no windows. We didn't sink though. read more

EVERYTHING we've had from here has been amazing. the staff is all very friendly as well. it's one of our favorite places to go whether it's a family dinner or just a date night. the byob is always a plus too :p read more

I see there are quite a few good reviews of this place, but my experience was quite the opposite. DO NOT get the Groupon/Livingsocial/amazon local deal to go here. They will not honor it as it is written and as you have paid for, but will make up the terms when you get there. Our deal CLEARLY stated an appetizer, entree, and dessert for EACH PERSON, and we instead were forced to share both app and dessert, and were only allowed to order off of a limited menu. The night we went even the limited menu they were out of 1/3 of the items on it. My wife and I also felt that we were being rushed through our meal and out the door when we were done, probably because we were only there with the deal and not a "full customer". read more

This place is hidden in the basement of a large building. The atmosphere isn't much to write about- basement-chic, dark, bar-ish. The service also isn't particularly great. Hostess was not particularly friendly when I walked in and gave my name and told her I had a reservation. The waiter was polite but had his head in the clouds. He said the bread basket in front of my dining companion and put her salad in the middle where the bread should be. He screwed up our checks, mixing our orders. When he returned with our credit slips and credit cards, he gave hers to me and mine to her. The food is surprisingly good. The wedding soup was some of the best that I can remember ever having. The flavor was just fabulous - I can't even explain it. I had the spots. There were three pieces of fish, making for a fairly sized portion. It had a lemon beurre blanc sauce, which was really tasty. Unfortunately there was barely a drizzle of it. The vegetable of the day was a zucchini/squash medley. Cooked very nicely- not mushy, but not overly hard. Unfortunately I thought they were very under seasoned and bland. They were delicious, however, whenever I used them to scrape the dish to get the beurre blanc sauce. My prior experience with Storms was a work holiday party. From that, I recall the food being good but the atmosphere prison-like. I will return for the food, particularly if meeting someone that works up in that part of town. read more

Very disappointed. This is our 2nd time at the restaurant. Horrible service the first time but thought to give it a second chance. Still horrible. The food is amazing but the service is like pulling teeth. Why do I have to beg for bread? Why beg to order my entree? I don't think we will return. Too stressful. read more

Storms is an awesome restaurant. I have been having dinner and lunch here for the last 10 years and the entire menu (and yes, I've had all of it) is absolutely delicious. The servers are wonderful and friendly and I couldn't speak more highly of them. I've recommended Storms countless times over the years and everyone agrees that the food is fabulous. We are very sad to see them move out of the city. We wish you well in your new location and if I ever find myself in the South Hills, I will be sure to stop in. Best of luck to you all! read more

4.5 starts for the food, price, and service. Although my Livingsocial Coupon expired months ago, they still kindly offered the original deal to me: $28 for 2 people including appetizer, entrees, and a dessert! This place is definitely a hidden gem. Located in a basement a few blocks away from all the Downtown crowd, Storms is the kind of place one can never find out without Yelp. But once I found it, I feel I'll have to come back again. Just be aware that they close very early (Mon-Fri 7pm). read more

Me and my husband used the Groupon deal for Storm's. The deal couldn't get any better, $21 with a $7 discount for an appetizer, two entrees, and a dessert. The food was divine! We started off with the delicious brushetta and zucchini appetizer. I ordered the Penne Scalo, which was a penne pasta with a spicy creamy tomato sauce and tender pieces of sausage with sauteed mushrooms. The sauce was so good I was tempted to even save the rest in a to-go box. My husband ordered the chicken picatta, which was just as good with vegetables. Our meals came with a side so I decided on a salad and my husband choose the beef barley soup. Plus, our waitress gave us some french bread and an oil to dip the bread in with our meal. By the time we finished our meal, we were stuffed to the brim and had to take our tiramisu in a to-go box. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone who craves a place with superb Italian-American crusine. read more

Storms Restaurant & Byob - Penne Scalo - Italian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

It's traditional Italian restaurant fare in a friendly neighborhood atmosphere. We thoroughly enjoyed our meals; we had so much to eat we had leftovers; and our service was very good. Since we are lucky enough to live nearby, we will definitely be back. read more

So, Our Daughter treated us to dinner,she told us about this place,Storm, Man I had the blackened bone-in rib eye. One of the best tasting steaks I have ever eaten. So much Italian flair. A must visit eatery.Thanks Storm.Joe Z. read more

The atmosphere and hours of this place leave a lot to be desired, but the food makes up for it! Everything is made from scratch in-house. We buy the groupon for the 3 course meal every time it's offered and haven't been disappointed yet. Their marinara sauce is amazing! We keep bringing friends and co-workers with us each visit, and no one has been disappointed yet! read more

Outstanding food. Make sure you have a reservation because it is on the smaller size. Portions fair sized. You won't leave hungry. One of the better sauces we have had. Will go again. read more

Good italian food. $14 sounded expensive for pasta at first but when i tried them they are not like one of those from olive garden. Had lots of flavor. Service was great too. The place was not too busy and it was nice atmosphere to relax w my GF. Will come back. read more

An awesome lunch spot with generous portions. The chicken parmigiana is amazing! If you are looking for a hearty lunch meal, definitely try this spot. read more

This has to be the absolutely best Italian Restaurant in the Pittsburgh area. The food is so exceptional I had dinner there twice, in 4 days, during a one week stay. The fried zucchini was the best ever. The dinners were amazing. We had Chicken Picata, Chicken Romano, Veal Parmesan, Spaghetti and Meatballs and Spaghetti with Vegan Marinara and fresh Mahi Mahi. All diners agreed that they'd like to lick the plate! The service was impeccable! It's a BYOB restaurant so that makes this a more affordable spot if you want to have a drink with dinner. Without alcohol it's minimally priced for the quantity and quality of food served. Do yourself a favor and GO! To the owners: Let me know when you want to open on Maui! read more

Loved the bread and fried zucchini appetizer, it was served very thin with a light coat for crunch. I ordered the Apple walnut salad with seared salmon, and it was amazing! I added blue cheese and it completed the dish for me. I came during lunch while at a conference, and I had no worries for time because they were on top of the orders. read more

The chicken Parmesan was uh-may-zing! Chef even made a fantastic veal malanaise for my friend, even though it wasn't on the menu. They may not spend much on decor, but whatever they're saving, it must go straight into the deliciousness that is their food. Plus, our waitress (Billy) was just as excellent. read more

Chicken Picatta was excellent but gave me the runs. Service was very timely despite a packed house. BYOB concept is unique.

Had lunch there today...first time...very good Chicken Picatta. Disappointed not to be offered a vegetable or side of pasta, as the on-line menu states. If it is no longer offered with an entre, it needs to be taken off the on-line menu and the price should be less. If it should've been offered, shame on the waitress Michelle S., and some kind of refund should be given. read more

I was excited to find out Storms had moved closer to my home. I had dined at the downtown location for a work holiday party and their food was good and the atmosphere was nice. My husband and I went to the new location on Curry Road. We were seated immediately and the room felt like we were sitting in a cafeteria. The room was bright and the tables were so close together, we felt like we were dining with the people sitting beside us. The food was okay. I ordered Chicken Romano. The chicken was very tender, but it came with a white cream sauce on it, which I have never had with Chicken Romano and I was not a fan of. The pasta was decent but this was served family style which was a bit odd. My husband had veal parmesan and he stated it was nothing special. As more customers came in, it became very loud and difficult to hear my conversation. It also seemed like we were rushed to eat, pay our bill and leave. If you like a restaurant with a homey feel, like I do, this is not the one for you. This is also a BYOB which I prefer to be able to order a drink and not bring my own. I think this would be a good place to order take out. read more

Used the WPXI hot card and could pick anything from the Dinner Menu- after 5 the parking drops to $5 at nearby garages. Food was great. Not crowded at all for dinner. Will definitely we back for a low key evening. I had the spots (fish) - delicious. Price do-able with discount. Warning- closes at 7. read more

This is a great little restaurant (it's small...make a reservation) tucked away in a residential area. Everything our party of 6 had was great...appetizers, scoglio, veal piccata, spots...all top notch. We WILL be back! read more

Everything here is fantastic, the zucchini is to die for, have not had zucchini like this in a long time, thin ribbons and a huge portion! I had Virginia spots with crabmeat with a side of pasta and wedding soup. My friend had Chicken Romano. Everything was better than exceptional. I will definitely return!!!!!!!!!! I am Italian and cook Italian food, so I am very particular, I guarantee you will love this place, very reasonable prices. read more

My husband & I think Storms makes the best Italian food in the city. We particularly enjoy their Groupon dinners. Their bruschetta & zucchini are the best we have eaten in Pittsburgh. It is a great place for lunch, but we enjoy the quiet atmosphere for dinner even more. We travel to Italy,we frequent Italian restaurants in the Burgh, & Storms is our favorite. Using a Groupon, 2 people share a large appetizer. You then choose soup or salad with your entre. My chicken Marsala with vegetables was excellent. My husband loved his veal piccata with pasta. Two people share a dessert, but most people won't need it. Our cheesecake with strawberries was wonderful New York style cheesecake. This is the best place to get plenty of GOOD food at a good price. read more

The new location in Baldwin is not as spacious or inviting as the former downtown location, but the food and the service are every bit as good. Always great to have another alternative for excellent Italian food in the South Hills. Give them a try, but be sure to make a reservation, seating is limited. read more

I visited Saturday night with a group of 8. Our reservation was for 8 o'clock but we got seated at 8:50 PM and the restaurant gave us fried zucchini and sausage casserole to compensate which was outstanding. I got the veal piccata which was the best I've ever had. The food was outstanding and the service was efficient. We were all pleased. Don't miss this place. Probably best to go during the week as it is busy on weekends. The place is small. I'll return for sure. Best thing, it's a BYOB with no cork fee!!! So your bill won't shock you. read more

I would not recomment Storms Restaurant to anyone even though I never had the opportunity to eat there. I booked our Company Christmas Party with them on Sept 9, 2012, only to recieve a call on November 27th telling me they were cancelling our party which was due to be held on December 14th. I was told that they booked another company for the same day and that company kept adding people to their group so they could no longer seat our group and cancelled our party. We only had 16 in our group. They did offer another date but with such short notice everyone already had plans. Unbelievable, now I am left scrambling to try a venue on a short notice. Do yourself a favor and do not book your party there as this could happen to you also. Very unprofessional!!!! read more

Well, I loved it! All woody and cozy down in the basement. Good Italian maybe I should say Pittsburgh Italian. Anyway, the kind I like. Decent smallish wine list. Truly great chicken piccata!! Nice salad. Side of pasta. Attentive wait staff after an bit of a wait at the front. Everyone seemed pleased. I'll bet that lovely bar is a fun place to be at lunchtime!! Certainly plan to return. Wish they were open a little longer in the evening. read more

Storms is located in a nice lower level space downtown. The barroom can be a bit loud. However, the quieter dining area allows much more intimate conversation. The service is great and the food is fantastic and well-portioned, though the servings may be a bit large for some. The prices are very reasonable, but alcoholic drinks can be expensive. Overall, Storms is a nice, moderately priced restaurant perfect for a quiet date. read more

There are very few things that need to be analyzed when dining out, first - the service. Our waitress (Kat) was awesome. She is funny, personable and honest about the food. When a server helps you make selections based on their knowledge of their menu it helps enhance your experience. She was fantastic. Second - the food. While not mind blowing, it is great, hearty Italian fare. The wedding soup, fried zucchini and piccata were all well prepared and portioned. I was very pleased with my meal. Lastly - the environment. Granted the location is not prime (the basement feel is very noticeable) it's not something that would keep me from going back. Overall, great service, good food, good pricing - happy customer. :) read more

This place is phenomenal, highly recommend the banana peppers for appetizer and the daily specials are always a must!

Tucked away in the Law And Finance bldg basement, worth finding it. We went for the first time last night - very good food Not heavy but light and flavorful. Terrific, polite and unobtrusive service. It is not the most modern ambiance but quiet and comfortable. You can have a conversation without yelling. Limited wine list but they make a very good dirty martini read more

My friend and I ate here this week. I am in no way being dramatic but that is the WORST food that I have ever had at a restaurant. In reading previous reviews, I'm not sure if we just happened to come in on a bad night but that is no excuse. We were started with stuffed bell peppers that were certainly not freshly made...more like they were made at least a day prior and sprinkled with cayenne pepper to cover the tangy taste of a day old meal. Our waitress just plopped our appetizer and our bread on the table without saying a word as she proceeded to run frantically from table to table. Then we ordered our main courses, chicken parmesan and eggplant parmesan. Both dishes looked and tasted as if they had been quickly microwaved. The mozzarella cheese was one thick, stiff layer of cheese on very thin cuts of chicken and eggplant. The pasta accompanying the entrees tasted like they used a bottle of Ragu marinara sauce. And the dessert was definitely not genuine Italian tiramisu. That was definitely mass produced/store bought Sarah Lee tiramisu. On top of their horrendously poor attempt at Italian cuisine, the house wine, Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi was grossly overpriced. A bottle of that wine normally costs about $6-9....one glass here was $7.00. The place was drabby and dimly lit. The previous reviews referring to it as a "storm cellar" or comparing the "experience" to that of dining on the bottom floor of the Titanic were dead on. It was claustrophobic and even more so with all 3 servers literally running from table to table and back and forth to and from the kitchen. These people desperately need help from Chef Robert Irvine from Restaurant Impossible. I think I might make the call myself on their behalf. This was a huge disappoint. I now know never to eat at a restaurant with 5 reviews or less, especially when more than half of those reviews are probably written by the owner and employees or by friends of the owners. If those were genuine reviews (which I find extremely difficult to believe), the writers clearly have never had real freshly made italian cuisine or are lacking in taste.....buds. read more

Love love love the food and service. I've been eating here and catering outside business lunches for many years with Rob, Bill, Michelle and others and have NEVER been disappointed. There's a vowel at the end of my name that makes me an expert in Italian food. Believe me. Storms is the real deal. read more