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    Talia

    3.9 (268 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Bars, American
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Porchetta
    Marla C.

    I went with a friend for dinner. We decided to share everything we ordered because we both hadn't been before. I always like to ask the waiter/waitress what their favorite thing on menu is. We were recommended the rigatoni and porchetta. For apps we got the meats and broccolini. Personally I would skip the broccolini it was kinda cold when it came out and I did not like the goat cheese with it. I would also recommend the rigatoni is was good!! The porchetta on the other hand was recommended and sounded like it was going to be so flavorful from description. It was so bland. The potatoes had 0 flavor. So the porchetta would be a big skip for me!

    Quartered chicken.  Avoid.
    Brad H.

    Stopped back here a few times recently and have had great experiences. They have definitely made some changes over the years and the menu and food is really good now. Most recently I had the meatballs and calamari appetizers. I had then pappardelle as my main meal. Everything was delicious. So much flavor in the pasta especially. This is also a really good spot for if you have a big group. We have had office get together, lunches, and dinners in their different rooms. They have always been very accommodating and provided great service.

    Tommy P.

    Stayed in the area and came here a few times. I sat at the bar both times and service was nice and friendly. The place is easily accessible from many hotels in the downtown area. The decor is artsy and fun. I did take out and the items were as expected and tasted great. I saw lots of food orders at the bar that looked great.

    Arugula salad (honestly not the best, presentation is pretty though.)
    Rebecca M.

    SO happy that we stopped here. We dropped in to three restaurants to have appetizers, and drinks.. this was our last stop. Needless to say we ended up ordering entrees because everything looked so good. The wine selection was amazing, food and drinks were affordable for downtown. We sat at the bar and service was excellent. For a weeknight, reservations were still required.. so a heads up on that. Location is lovely, I loved the corner building with glass windows.. prime people watching. Will Return!

    Calamari
    Julia H.

    Food was delicious, pasta was amazing, drinks were pretty good and it was a nice ambiance to sit and chat with a friend

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    Miranda C.

    Adorable little Italian spot, incredible service & great wine selection! Our server was so attentive and provided great recommendations. My friend and I shared all of the follow and were satisfied with the portions of each: - FOCACCIA with CALABRIAN CHILI OIL - PORK BELLY w/ agrodolce brussels sprouts/ golden raisins - small Chop salad - sharp provolone/ tomato/ red onion/ cucumber/ prosciutto/ peas/avocado green goddess dressing - TAGLIATELLE - braised pork sugo/ ricotta And wine :)

    Menu September 2025
    Wallace W.

    Really nice Italian restaurant in Downtown Pittsburgh. The staff was super friendly and when we arrived without a reservation, they put us at the Chef's counter where we were able to watch dishes being served by their talented cooking crew. I had the lasagna dinner, their weekly Tuesday night special while my wife had the seafood fettuccine dish. We both enjoyed our dinners, a nice bottle of Sicilian wine and our really personable servers. It fit the bill perfectly for our dinner plans on a special night to start our trip to the mid Atlantic states.

    Rotisserie chicken
    John F.

    Another delicious Italian restaurant! I love when a place is delicious from the first bite. Chic, cozy interior on a busy night. We started with meatballs, focaccia, and burrata. The focaccia was airy and had a nice touch of rosemary. Meatballs were excellent, and the sauce was fantastic. I love when you can taste certain flavors, and both were packed with goodness. Meatballs had a nice sausage flavor to them. My chicken had a Calabrian chili sauce, and it was the exact right amount of heat. Cooked to perfection, as the whole chicken was so tender. The cornbread mash the so delicious. It soaked up the sauce and offered a nice sweetness to the meal. This dish was fantastic!! My wife loved her pasta, and the few bites I had definitely didn't disappoint. We will be back!

    Birthday tiramisu
    Jacki B.

    We made reservations for a Friday night and were seated right away, while most tables were filled when we arrived. The server came over immediately and continued to check on us through out the meal. You have to start with the focaccia; it's amazing! We got it with the oil and balsamic dipping oils. For the main course, I had the rigatoni, which was served piping hot. I enjoyed the vodka sauce, but it had a bit of spiciness to it. We were celebrating my birthday, and they surprised us with a complimentary tiramisu (with a cannoli on top). This was my favorite part of the meal... it was so good!

    Vegetable pizza
    Stephany B.

    It's a must go again! Amazing service , delicious food, beautiful atmosphere and great location. The server was incredibly helpful about the menu and friendly. We had the broccolini as an appetizer.I had the vegetable pizza and he had the crab cake, seafood Alfredo. However, not sure of the name but 100% sure of wonderful taste. Definitely a new go to!

    Ricotta Gnocchi
    Jessica S.

    Came here with a group of friends & had a really nice time. Very cute inside, good wine, and good service. I didn't love the gnocchi dish I ordered, but it was something different and was good just I've had more impressive pasta in Pittsburgh. However, the cauliflower dip with the focaccia??? Incredible. Focaccia is light and the pieces are big but the basket only comes with 4 so we ended up getting a second basket. Cauliflower dip was so delicious and I would come back just for that!

    Sweet Potato Gnocchi
    Maria S.

    I hope it was just an off day. The bread was ok, the sweet potato gnocchi was ok, the Casarecce was delicious but there was a lot of fat on the beef and my mom had to throw half of it to the side. So kind of disappointing. Our server Danny was nice and funny. And just for a heads up, It is loud in there so not good for a quiet date night.

    Impeccable service. Great atmosphere. Amazing prime rib with brussel sprouts and potatoes. Also had the shrimp pasta. Our server was Sindhu; so attentive and helpful. Looking forward to dessert!

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    Great food and a friendly staff. Would recommend the lasagna of they have any, goes quick.

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    The crab cakes were overcooked and the prime rib was very tough; the meal was severely overpriced for the quality

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    The food & service were amazing next time we are in Pittsburgh this is a must go to & get enough to take home the leftovers are delicious.

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    DiAnoia's Eatery

    4.4
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    1.3 mi
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    My first restaurant since moving to Pittsburgh! We went on a Friday night and the restaurant was…read morepacked. We waited about an hour for our food which was kind of frustrating but they were absolutely slammed. Our server even brought us a second plate of bread and oil to make up for it (which we appreciated)! The food was worth the wait! Loved heirloom pasta and gnocchi w/ meatballs were delicious as well!! We also got tiramisu for dessert (not pictured) yeah, no. The mascarpone was dense and I believe they used cake instead of the ladyfingers. It genuinely pretty bad and I wouldn't get it again which sucked because tiramisu is my go to dessert (also pretty pricey for the portion we got). At that said, I will be back to try other dishes!

    For some reason, I had a feeling that something was amiss regarding this dining experience. I made…read morethe reservation on RESY and we were set. We got to the restaurant, approached the podium, I expressed the reservation and was told that they did not have one for me. We were asked to sit in the penalty box until they were able to find a table. We were fortunate and were seated. Our server was great. Very personable, helpful with the menu, made recommendations, etc. We ordered cocktails, which were very good. We then placed our order for dinner. My spouse had the beans and greens which were found to be quite good. I had the house salad which was also very good. For an entree, Bo ordered CACIO E PEPE and I ordered, BUCATINI all'AMATRICIANA. This is where we started to descend into food limbo. The cacio e pepe was flavorless with as little pepper as possible. So few, in fact that you could accurately count them. The pasta was overcooked and mushy. My entree was another disappointment. In the description, it states: "Bucatini Pasta, Guanciale, San Marzano Tomatoes, Pecorino Romano" Now, can any of you, off the top of your heads, tell me what Guanciale is? Guanciale just happens to be, an Italian cured meat made from pork jowl or cheek. Its name comes from guancia, the Italian word for cheek. It is rubbed with salt, black pepper, and spices, then aged for several weeks, creating a rich meat with a high fat content that is prized for flavoring classic pasta sauces. In my entree they were small cubes, meat-like, and one side of each cube was burnt to a crips, solid black and real crunchy. It gave the whole dish a burnt taste. Not the best. For dessert, Bo ordered the Banana Sundae Cheesecake. I bet you thought it tasted like bananas. Nope. It tasted like cheesecake. I passed on dessert. My choice was determined by the quality of my entry. Atmosphere. There are some restaurants, these days, where you have to raise your voice to talk to one another. Here we had to literally scream but still not be able to hear one another. It's all too common now to forego a suspended tile ceiling and carpet on the floor, which absorbs the sound. This was absolutely the loudest dining establishment I was ever in. Looking around, it seemed that most people have bought into the notion that this is as good as it gets when it comes to dining ambiance. Look, I'm old school and this just didn't cut it for us. There certainly are a lot who love the restaurant and grade it accordingly. I'm just not one of them. Bon appetit!

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    3.9
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    3.3 mi
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    So this location was only about a 10 minute walk from our hotel and we are so glad that we checked…read moreit out. It is a very cozy Italian restaurant that's serving homemade Italian food like your Nonna would make for you. We showed up on a Tuesday night and it was packed. It was around six or 6:30 in the evening and when we first got there, we were told it would be about a 20 minute wait before a two top was available. But the host came back and asked if we didn't mind sitting by the kitchen they could see us right away. We chose to sit by the kitchen, which honestly was probably the best option because it was actually a little bit quieter because there was a very large party that was celebrating a birthday and they had live music going on so it was hard to hear when you were in the main dining space but back by the kitchen it's a little bit quieter and we could actually hear ourselves talk. My husband got the penne with meatballs and the penny was nicely cooked with a beautiful tomato Bass sauce and the meatballs or some of the best Italian meatball he's ever had. His only complaint was that there were only two in the order and he wished there would've been three. I got the spinach and ricotta, stuffed ravioli, and by far one of the best raviolis I've ever had. The ravioli are large so there's only about five in a dish but they're packed fully and the flavoring and seasoning is absolutely spectacular. It's got a beautiful sauce like accompanies it and the chew you can definitely tell it is handmade pasta/ravioli. Our server, Emma was absolutely spectacular and was so kind. We truly enjoyed our experience here and would highly recommend anybody to check it out if you're in the area. But we also do recommend make your reservations ahead of time. This place gets packed quickly.

    Very, very good Italian spot near Walnut Street, very close by all the top shops. The ambiance is…read morevery nice, both inside and outside. Pretty tight space though. The waitresses are friendly and have great recommendations. I got to try their linguine rustica (essentially the clam pasta dish), a cappuccino, some cherry soda, and soup of the day, as well as complimentary bread. They got that bread out very quickly! Very soft, and served with quite high quality olive oil. The bottle has both olive oil and balsamic! The soup of the day was quite good as well. It was some sort of beef broth, I think may a beef and bean soup. Chickpeas in there as well. Next time, I might try the salad. The salad they have as a side is so good, an amazing portion and seems so fresh and tasty. The mains were excellent. Very good pasta with clam sauce. Lots of clam meat and a flavorful oil based sauce. My friend had some red penne with chicken and enjoyed that as well. Great portions, pretty fair prices. Finally, great drinks as well. Very memorable cherry cola that I believe the company is owned by the owner's son. Real cane sugar, very good. The cappuccino was great as well. Definitely come here!

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    Saint Ravioli

    5.0
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    2.8 mi

    Every year my girlfriend and I find a cooking or baking class that is local in Pittsburgh to do…read moretogether. This year we decided to down our robes and become disciples of Saint Ravioli. Getting a spot in a class is very hard since they are limited to 6-8 people, but if you get the chance I absolutely recommend it. The classes are 2 hours long each and are extremely intimate. Bryan and Justin will meet you at the door and will introduce you to their workshop. There is a spread of antipasto to snack on which was curated very well. Each person gets to make 4 (four!!) dozen raviolis each. The class is extremely informative and fun. I personally haven't ordered any of their ravioli drops before, but from eating the batch I personally made, I know I will in the future. Highly recommend ordering their raviolis online or taking the class if it's available.

    Although it takes some planning to order ahead, then pickup your order, the Ravioli is amazing…read more When you pick up your order, it's frozen. To prepare it, simply drop into boiling water, then after it floats to the top, wait a few minutes. I also ordered the Marinara sauce which was delicious. The owner friendly and helpful. He noticed that this was my first order, so he took some time to explain a few things and answer questions. Parking is on the street, and I had no problems finding a spot. It's a fun experience and I will definitely do it again.

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    We visited Garbarinos as part of restaurant week ... and glad we did!…read more Our meal started with an appetizer (beans and greens) then pasta and finished up with a cannoli! Street parking (free after six) but make sure to make a reservation.. this place gets BUSY! The Brussels - to die for! The beans and greens have sauce in them too - also very good! Both appeared to be full size apps too! I was stuffed when my pasta came but it was so good! The cannoli was def a 'I will take that to go' item. Def a must got back kinda place!

    I had high expectations for this place given the other reviews, but it unfortunately just didn't…read morequite live up to them. No issues with service and the appetizers were fine (Brussels were fantastic, others were decent). But for my main course I ordered the special, which was gnocchi. The portion was generous which was great, but the gnocchi just wasn't cooked right. Each bite would stick inside my mouth and I had a tough time scraping the dough residue out of the inside of my mouth at times. I've ordered gnocchi many times and never once had this experience at a restaurant. I DID have a similar experience when I tried making it at home, hence why I like to instead order it out and expect it to be cooked correctly. The "house made marinara" was okay, but a little bland and watery so it wasn't enough to save the dish for me. Perhaps it was just an off night or off dish, so given the other high ratings I wouldn't necessarily write this place off, but I was certainly expecting more for a place like this. Maybe skip the gnocchi if you go here.

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    3.9
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    2.0 mi
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    First off. Thank you April for taking good care of us - you were awesome!…read more My sis and I stopped in tonight .. it's been a minute since we have been to Piada and we both were very happy with our experience tonight Two grilled avocado Piada .. a pepperoni stick and those spinach artichoke pockets you have here ( not at our Piada - closer to home) was really delicious! Def going to come back and thankful for the entire staff here ... they work hard at this location! Ohh and keep it very clean too!

    I've been back a few times for lunch (it's right near my work, so that's a win!). The bowls are…read morestill very noodle heavy. They have a nice array of healthier toppings to choose from, but I wish they would more clearly label which ones incur an upcharge. Last time, I got charged nearly $2 for a scoop of corn but nothing for broccoli, spinach, or tomato. Not the end of the world but a bit confusing. Piada recently added small 'pockets' to their menu, which I've enjoyed. The pockets are about the size of my palm and come in a few varieties (meatball, sausage/pepper, spinach/artichoke, and pepperoni). At $3-5 each they are a good sidecar to lunch or just a savory snack. The closest analogy I can think of is a single slice of pizza, but these pockets are more dense. One final tip: Don't show up between 12-12:30 on weekdays during the school year or else you will wait in a very long line of students.

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    Piccolo Forno

    4.1
    (678 reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    Piccolo Forno is a relaxing and tasty neighborhood Italian place with a very…read morefriendly and helpful staff.  The dishes were flavorful and satisfying with generous portions.  We enjoyed the Carrots and Brussels Sprouts and the Stuffed Banana Peppers as appetizers.  Both were delicious and the peppers really maintained their pepper flavor.   In the mood for pasta, we opted for the wheat flour ricotta cavatelli and the tortellini.  We would order both again and were happy to share them around the table.  Dessert was the tiramisu which also had a lot of flavor and was a nice sized portion.  The restaurant is pretty hopping.  We were glad to sit in the back area which was a little quieter.  Piccolo Forno, with its warm staff and even warmer pizza oven makes for a fun place to catch up with friends or sit down and enjoy a meal with family.

    Piccolo Forno was an excellent dining experience from start to finish. We began with the housemade…read morebread and herb butter, which was absolutely delicious. The burrata with asparagus purée, arugula, peas, and golden raisins was heavenly....fresh, creamy, and beautifully balanced. We also shared the Calabrese pizza from the wood fired oven, and the combination of spice and sweet hot honey was perfection. To finish, the meat tortelli was rich, comforting, and outstanding. Service was incredible, and Max took wonderful care of us all evening. Great food, warm atmosphere, and impeccable hospitality. Highly recommend if you're in Pittsburgh!

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    4.2
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    2.7 mi
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    Big Jim's is a Pittsburgh institution. It's been 20 years or so since my last visit to Big Jim's…read more My family was headed towards town around dinner time and decided to take advantage of the opportunity and stop by. We arrived around 4:30 on a Friday. We were able to get a parking spot around the back. We were quickly seated and beat the dinner rush by a few minutes. First off, our waitress couldn't have been sweeter. Super friendly and attentive. Very kind, especially to my youngest son. My wife had a small fish sandwich, my oldest son had the baked ziti, my youngest son had chicken parm, and I had gnocchi with meat sauce. Portions were large and tasty. Three of us had cups of wedding soup. Everyone was stuffed and enjoyed their meal. I would highly recommend and will not have a 20 year gap in visits to Big Jim's (in the run).

    A friend told us how good Big Jim's was and we are so glad we decided to go try it…read more We were warmly greeted when we entered. The waitress was also very nice and accommodating the entire time. A man was also very helpful and brought us things we may need. I really enjoyed the super meaty and delicious meatballs on my meatball hoagie. The Marinara was really good. My husband's Italian and absolutely loved the veal cutlet sandwich. It was huge, crunchy and tasty. It made him nostalgic for the veal cutlets his grandmother used to make. The Fresh-cut Fries were good but weren't seasoned well enough. I also wish they were crunchier. We saw a man order the Stromboli and it was ginormous but looked delicious. He was a big guy and only ate about 25% of it. Got my mom a corned beef sandwich and she said it one of the best she had ever had. We're Irish and she loves them. There are lots of great things on the menu and will be back to try other things.

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