Beet salad is amazing. Food is fresh. Wish it was open until 9p for I work later. Server didn't rush though.

Loved the pizza and the pasta, wasn't a huge fan of the chicken parm, wished that the chicken was breaded. I will say, it's 100% worth the wait. However, our wait wasn't that long since we got there right at 5pm. If you show up late, you'll probably wait since it's very popular and a small place. The food was excellent. The service was very good. The outdoor seating is lovely. Bring a bottle of wine and enjoy a delicious meal! read more

Took my daughter & her husband there for her birthday celebration. Service was great, the staff was efficient but best of all, the food. We all agreed after many pizza's from many different different restaurants, this pizza simply blew us all away. Fresh toppings & fresh herbs just made for a indescribably delicious difference. I'm ashamed to say I ate 4 pieces. Never did that before. Loved the atmosphere as well. DON'T MISS PIZZA FROM TOMATOE PIE! read more

I took my wife to the Tomato Pie Cafe for a spur-of-the-moment dinner on a Tuesday. It was a last minute thing because the place has very limited hours and you kind of have to drive by and look at the parking lot before deciding to go in. It's very cozy, with a patio out front and a screened in deck out back, and the staff were very friendly and reasonably efficient. This was our first time so we went with a basic pizza - half plain for her, and half pepperoni for me. It was a really good pie...probably one of the best in the area. However, in addition to the very limited hours (that change with the season), they don't have an alcohol permit and there is a very limited drink selection. They also only accept cash, which was about $3 away from causing an embarrassing situation. There is apparently an ATM inside, but I just made it. We'll probably do another pop-in when the lot looks good, but I think we will try a take-out pie next time. The place is a bit restricive and quirky, but the pizza was a solid 5. read more

Good service, great atmosphere but best of all, the food. VERY BEST PIZZA EVER! if you haven't tried it, you'll never know what you missed. read more

Fantastic food fresh from the garden around back! the service is fantastic very nice family that runs it! the ambiance is just great many photos but the restroom needs an upgrade. recommendation to tomato pie to get hydroponics they let you grow food in the winter! read more

Menus is limited. I got a pizza with pepperoni and half onion. Was perfect. The pizza reminds me of fioris in Pittsburgh but the crust is crunchier Taste is similar if you like crunchy crust you will love this. Bring your own drink though. Beer seems like a great option. read more

The star of the show here (in my opinion) is the outdoor patio in North Park, the BYOB option, and of course the pizza. We got the pepperoni and was pleasantly surprised. They were severely understaffed on the day we were there, but our waitress did the best she could (which was great) to accommodate a full table. **IMPORTANT NOTE: CASH ONLY!!!!!*** read more

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The food is always fresh and hot! My tomatoe pie and beet salad was a great quick dinner. Walking past all the fresh basil is a signal to freshness! read more

I grew up going to Tomato Pie Cafe in North Park and anxiously await for it to open every year since (seasonal). In all of the years going, I've always had pleasant service and the food is typically a 4/5! It's a BYOB spot and only open a few days a week for a few hours so you have to get there right when it opens to snag a spot, or hope you're lucky. They do not take reservations. Recently, I called to place a to-go order at around 5:30pm on a Friday night. I was told the wait would be 1 hour & 45 minutes - While I do think that is quite a long time for a pizza & a pasta dish, I understood it was a busy Friday night and was willing to wait. When I arrived at the restaurant, I was 15 minutes earlier that the anticipated 1hr. & 45 min. wait time but wanted to go in to pay. When I was greeted by the hostess, I said "I am here early for my take out order but wanted to come in and pay." When the hostess went back to the kitchen, all I could hear was the staff in the back complaining about me - "Liz is early, why did she come early, we told her 7:15pm and it's only 7pm, she's not getting her food early" etc. I was appalled that they were speaking that loudly/poorly about a customer, especially when I didn't ask for my food early or anything of that matter. I ignored the comments because the hostess was friendly. I paid and she told me it would be 15 more minutes - totally fine, as I KNEW what the expected order time was. So I went back in after that time to get my food. When the hostess went back to the kitchen this time, I could hear the staff again - "Is she really here for her food 1 minute after the scheduled pick up time?" etc. At this point, I'm like...."what am I doing wrong??" I came in to pay early and then picked up my food at the time YOU told me to? Again, I never said anything about the time/wait/anything!! Finally, I get my food and take it home to eat. The food was truly not good which is the first time I've experienced less than good food at TPC. My usual favorite dish, Penne Pink Leek, was like sludge in the container. The sauce had barely any flavor and was so thin. The ratio of sauce/pasta was not good, there was so much sauce that the pasta was swimming in it. I'm so confused because there was hardly any pasta in the container. I had never ordered the flat bread before but wanted to try it - it is literally just baked dough with a side of marinara sauce to dip. The only "saving grace" of this order was the Tomato Pie Pizza. It was pretty good. I am truly saddened by this experience. I have no idea what I did that was causing the staff to be so angry but I can honestly say, I won't be returning any time soon because of that treatment. read more

Tomato Pie Cafe - Penne Pink Leek swimming in sauce with hardly any noodles - Italian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We love Tomato Pie Cafe! 2 generations of our family have been going there for 30 years. Our favorites are the penne with pink leek sauce and the chicken Marsala and the grilled chicken salad with outstanding balsamic dressing. Everywhere we go we compare the chicken Marsala to Tomato Pie's and so far nobody can beat Rico's chicken Marsala. I'm not exaggerating at all. There is something about it that makes it better than everyone's. I don't think he takes reservations but it is important to note it is CASH ONLY (there's an ATM there). read more

Easily the best pizza in Pittsburgh. Crust is delicious. The big name pizza joints in the area should take a lesson from these guys.

I've been here a few times now. While the hours are few and the menu is a bit sparse, everything there is quality. It's a small family owned business that has been around for many years and you can see why when you go. Since they're only open for a few hours, the restaurant is usually pretty full. The food is fresh and there are healthy options, like a beet salad and their healthy version of beans and greens with kale and chickpeas. The pizza, pasta, and salads are all good. I haven't gotten anything I didn't like yet. As I said, the food is very good, but don't expect extras. Like parmesan cheese on your pasta? Nope, not gonna get it. They don't accept credit cards, but have an ATM inside. They don't have alcohol, but allow you to bring your own and don't charge a corking fee. If you're drinking wine, you may want to bring your own wine glasses, too, unless you don't mind possibly drinking out of a regular glass. read more

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I have been coming here since 2012 and it has always had the same freshness and quality of food through the years. Rico is the most incredible restaurant owner I've ever met. A great man through and through. Combine the excellent food with the excellent culture he's created and you have Tomato Pie Cafe. Everything that a restaurant should be. read more

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Pizza was absolutely amazing, best around Pittsburgh. A bit expensive, but can be a nice treat once in a while. Heads up it's cash only, but they have an ATM inside read more

Tomato Pie Cafe - Large cheese and basil half pepperoni - Italian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

It's that time of year Tomato Pie Cafe season This small, seasonal, family-owned restaurant is our absolute favorite. Every dish is made with love and the flavors show it! We love to dine here when the weather is nice and the courtyard is full of blooms. A place like this is worth the wait, so bring your patience, sit back & enjoy the meal. read more

This is my favorite little Italian restaurant! Pizza is made fresh with basil leaves from the garden on site. Pasta with pink leek is amazing. Service is attentive and friendly. The patio is a great place to sit on a summer evening. read more

We ordered takeout. Customer Service was great. They did remind us this is cash only, which is a bummer but understandable. Pizza - even after we got the pie home, it was hot and crispy. The flavors were really good The only slight knock was the sauce. There was sauce but not much and flavorless. I understand why many folks love this place. If I lived in the neighborhood, I would certainly put it in my rotation of places to get pizza. read more

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Classic tomato pie is fantastic! Delicious every time! Piping hot and the freshest basil and cheese!

Called to order takeout pizza & it was ready in 15 minutes! We ordered the "tomato pie" pizza with light garlic. The pizza was excellent! Tons of cheese and tomatoes and seasoning. Plus, the crust was also very very good !! read more

Everything is delicious. You will get higher quality food than you can get any of the other local Italian restaurants. Ten times the taste & value that can get at Severina's. I do not care about fancy amenities. Everything is delicious l, locally grown, fresh, & quick service. If I go out to eat, it's for the quality of food and fresh ingredients. BYOB is another plus. Plus it's right next to North Park! The servers are the best. read more

Wife and I at there last evening. The Tomato Pie Pizza was great, the servers were cordial.......and that was all. Waited 35 minutes to be seated. Waited 45 minutes for our Tomato Pie Pizza......2 people came in after us and got their Pizza 10-15 minutes before us. Meanwhile, a ton of takeouts were picked up while we waited.....Seems like the owner is giving priority to takeout orders at the expense of sit down diners. A couple sitting next to us was charged a $5.00 Corkage Fee. To say he was upset would be an understatement! There was no mention of a corkage fee on the menu & the servers did not say anything about it. He brought his own wine and cups. He went inside and came out 10 minutes later. They removed the corkage fee. My wife and I brought our own wine and we're not charged a corkage fee. Very inconsistent. In a nutshell...Pizza was great and that was all! We will NOT be returning! read more

Very upset that we've lived here for over a decade & just tried this place last week. We can only review the pizza (delicious, I want to order 5 right now) but we will absolutely go back and order...EVERYTHING as soon as possible! Quaint spot - walk up to pick up your food to go - no indoor or outdoor eating yet - awesome people - fresh ingredients. So glad we have this place close by. read more

Tomato Pie Cafe - the front of the restaurant - Italian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Let me say one quick negative first; the parking lot is small and crowded and I just bought a new truck so I hate everyone else who drives. So, if you don't want door dings, park as far away as you can and cross your fingers! It's cash only, there is no soda, and the service is slow. These are things that other folks have complained about but which I think are positives. There's just one server (maybe two) but they are doing their very best and we are patient people. Paying with cash is only inconvenient to people who've become too used to modern convenience. As far as not having soda... please, you don't need it anyway. Do however,bring your own grown up beverages. Fantastic, well prepared, generously proportioned food made with ingredients from their backyard garden. read more

Tomato Pie Cafe - Italian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Wow! Such a great first experience here tonight. I got the pizza which was very tasty, with garlic added. They brought it out and said the garlic was fresh from the garden... the whole place is surrounded by gardens of vegetables herbs and flowers- so awesome! My friend also had the penne with pink leek sauce and that was delicious. read more

Tomato Pie Cafe - a pizza in a box - Italian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Well this is a tricky review because we ordered Togo from here twice. The staff was kind and efficient both time. The first time was a great experience. We got the greens and beans, the grilled chicken salad and the penne with pink sauce. Everything was flavorful and delicious. Definitely a five star experience. The second time we were super disappointed. We called at 6:30pm were told to arrive at 7:15pm. We paid ahead of time via Venmo. However, When we got there, waited another 10-15 minutes for the food to come out. (Not a big deal) We had ordered the cauliflower, kale and quinoa which was bland and flavorless. We also got the chicken piccata. This dish was full of flavor but had only one chicken breast and felt like it wasn't worth what we paid. Honestly, It felt like maybe our order was forgotten and they threw it together last minute? I don't know? But, it was an underwhelming experience. I know all restaurants are doing the best they can right now, and I think this restaurant needs to be more consistency. Had the first experience not been so wonderful I wouldn't have been so disappointed the second time. Maybe it was just an off day ‍ read more

We went last week on Monday. We noticed that it was open on Monday while walking north park. We hadn't been in years. We had the pizza and it was delicious. The ingredients taste so fresh. I was hoping it would be open again today. The staff was super friendly. read more

Odd hours, small parking lot, I only like dining outside. The Tomato Pie Pizza and Portabello Mushroom sandwich are delicious!

Given the limited hours and menu options, you would expect frustration to be rampant. Most patrons and staff are patient and appreciative. The very casual environment is very much appreciated. It is sometimes difficult to find good food in such an ambiance. The food is always high quality and the BYOB option desirable. If you stick to the pizza and pasta, you can't go wrong. I really wish they would bring back the Pasta Privmavera. As everywhere, prices have risen significantly. read more

We've always gone to Tomato Pie because we love the Tomato Pie Pizza and salad with their signature dressing. But this year the quality has gone downhill. We have gotten 2 Tomato Pie Pizzas in a row that were burnt. On the next order, that was also burnt, I asked them to remake it. They did after some moans from the kids in the kitchen. This one came out soupy and sloppy after a 30 minute wait. But we ate it because we were hungry and it was late. We're going to give them one more chance to get it right and give us the pizza we ordered. If they don't, we'll be done with them unfortunately. Tomato Pie Cafe is a shadow of what it used ti be a few years ago. read more

I think this is a family pizza restaurant, that's it. For couples expecting something better, not so great. Bring your own wine AND glasses too unless you appreciate drinking wine from a thick water glass along with corkage fee. Dinner salads were a big plate of unembelished fresh greens and a few tomatoes, not thoughtfully prepared. Chicken Marsala was flavorful, but had to request a side of pasta which was merely boxed penne with butter sauce. Also ordered pink leak pasta with side of sausage which was quite spicy. Average dinner which could have been so much better with such little effort. Management not attentive. read more

Small pizza shop outside North Park. The pepperoni mushroom pizza we got for take out was very good. The prices are a little high compared to other places in the area. Service was friendly and pizza arrived as promised. BYOB and they have a small outside area to eat if interested. read more

Tomato Pie Cafe - Pepperoni Mushroom Pizza - Italian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

CASH ONLY - which is kind of annoying in many ways. I love their bruschetta - though it's a bit pricey for a tiny portion. I always go with their classic margarita pizza with extra cheese and I bring it home and just add extra basil from my garden. You can tell the freshness of the ingredients they use. I don't really like to eat there.. it's kind of a hole in a wall joint and it's stuffy to eat inside the place. read more

My wife and I took our dogs to north park to enjoy the evening. We decided to get dinner as well and found found this place nearby. We ordered a large pepperoni pizza for take out and good thing my wife had cash since this place is cash only. When I arrived for pick up it was fairly crowded and had some nice outdoor seating to enjoy the weather. The pizza itself was ok. The pepperoni was a little tastier than most and had a good portion of cheese. I thought the sauce was a little lacking and light but other than that it was a very good meal to eat outside at north park. I would definitely come here again if I'm at north park and looking for pizza and have cash! The pizza was solid and the outdoor seating makes this an attractive place to come to. read more

There are so many great places to eat around here, why would you choose one which only takes cash, on a busy corner, with incredibly slow service? Cash only? In this century? Seriously? Even in Africa I can usually pay for dinner using a credit card. The two staffers working here seemed to be very dedicated, especially the young woman, but the business is clearly understaffed. There's even a large sign outside saying that they need staff, so this must be a permanent situation for them. Why not just pay the staff a little more, be nice to them, and don't have the turnover? Your customers will probably enjoy your product faster and, unlike me, look forward to coming back. The pizza, by the way, isn't too bad. read more

This is the real thing-- friendly, welcoming people with genuine roots in Italy and a life remade in America in one generation . The menu is easy to look over quickly but read the description of each dish: this is a kitchen that cares about the quality of every single ingredient . Italian classics like penne primavera but also dishes with a more middle eastern accent: dates with chèvre and mint. Even the beet salad has toasted cashews sprouted watermelon seeds and fresh blueberries. Thank goodness for places like these for people who don't consider chain restaurants an option. Perfect ten. read more

Nice outdoor space with consumer unfriendly policies Yes it's nice to sit outside Yes it's a byob And yes they have pizza BUT they will not give you an ice bucket Will NOT give you any sort of container with ice Will NOT put your wine in the refrig to cool Not willing to help in any way They did offer me a cup of ice that's right whole cup! I am shocked that a business refuses to help a customer with something as simple as chilling a bottle of wine????Rico...what is that about? Really?????!! We won't be back PS: the food is ....just ok read more

A favorite! Love the DiPOSITANO pizza! And the penne with tomato basil or pink leek sauce are delicious! We often bring wine. Limited beverage choices for kids. read more

Great BYOB spot right in North Park. A medium pizza is the perfect size to split between two people. read more

Tomato Pie Cafe - Tomato Pie Pizza - Italian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Best pizza I've had in Pittsburgh BY FAR. The absolute most fresh ingredients I've had on a pizza. They also have a cute front patio that you can dine on. If you're in the mood for pizza, go here. BTW they are cash only and BYOB read more