I most recently visited Tillie's on a Sunday evening in July to celebrate my sister's birthday…read more This restaurant has been a long-time favorite for my family, and I have always enjoyed visiting here. Tillie's is located on 36th Street in McKeesport, just a few minute drive from the high school. It is also rather close to the Boston neighborhood. The building has adequate signage and is easy to locate. There is an entrance off of 36th Street as well as off of Kountz, and both are usually open. There is some street parking surrounding the building, along with a private lot to the left of the main entrance. I have never had an issue finding somewhere to park when dining in. We arrived to the restaurant around 5:30 PM on a Sunday, and it was not too crowded. I dined in with a group of 5, and we were seated immediately. I have been here on Saturday nights where there is a wait, so just be mindful that there could be a wait during peak business hours. In addition to the normal menu offered, there were some specials also available. We did not order any of these this trip, but there is the potential for some rotating dishes if you come to dine here! To start off, we ordered a few appetizers for our table. We got an order of the Fried Provolone Cheese, as well as the Fried Calamari. The Provolone is in wedges, and served with their marinara sauce - they were crispy and melty just as you want them to be. The Calamari are served with the marinara, along with a special dipping sauce. Both were good and complimented the Calamari well! Additionally, thick-sliced bread is provided for the table before the main courses come. They will refill it if you ask, and it is always delicious. For my main course, I ordered the Parmioli, which is a Tillie's special dish. It is Chicken Parmigiana topped with a giant cheese ravioli and baked together. It is a favorite of my family, so I have enjoyed it many times before. This time was no different, and the dish came out delicious! It was definitely enough for me to have some to take home. The entree came with the choice of a soup or salad, and I had a Small House Salad with a side of ranch. It came out as a nice appetizer before the meal, and was fresh and colorful. Other members of my family ordered different entrees. All were enjoyed by the person who ordered them, and included in my review are some pictures of these dishes: Chicken Alfredo, Lasagna, and Chicken Parmigiana (no mushrooms). There was also a Small Caesar Salad, and a Cup of Wedding Soup ordered that were included with the entrees. Beyond what we ordered on this visit, I would recommend trying the pizza to split with a group. It is especially great if eaten fresh while dining in. If you are undecided or want a lot of food, the Specialty Trio Combination Dinner is a great way to try multiple dishes. Our meal was wonderful! Everyone enjoyed their food, it was all hot and fresh, and was prepared well. The service was excellent, and we had a great experience with our waitress. We have really never had a bad experience here before, and will continue to keep coming back. The prices here are very fair. All meals come with the table bread, a soup or salad, and then the main entree. Most are around $20, but for what you receive it is worth it. A lot of items are made in-house, and the sauce is unique and tasty. I would recommend this place on value alone. I always love coming to Tillie's, and this visit was no different. The food is classic and as close to true Italian as it gets. The charm, atmosphere, and staff all keep me returning time after time. Tillie's has that old-time Italian restaurant charm that reminds you of a different time, but in the best way. Do not miss your chance to try this classic gem if you are thinking about going!

Our waitress was attentive and did a very good job. However this restaurant needs to scrub the…read morecarpets. The place smells like a dirty dishrag. The zucchini at $10.98 (!) was undercooked, poorly breaded and greasy. Table of 5 and nobody raved about their food. Mine was a frenchfryless chicken salad that missed the mark. Noticed that a steak salad ordered by one of our party came with French fries on it. Did the kitchen forget to put them on my chicken salad like they forgot to fully cook the terrible, high priced zucchini ? That food should have never ever left the kitchen. Definitely not a "hidden gem". Crossed this one off the list for good.

First of all, this place is busy. Don't even think about going without a reservation. It is not…read morefancy. We had a party of five, and we're seated pretty promptly. They were a little slow getting to our drink and food orders, but it was to be expected because of how busy the place was. All of our meals included bread and salad, and some included additional sides. They have a huge menu, and their portions are huge. For example, a serving a spaghetti looks like half a pound. Everybody takes leftovers home. We had a wonderful server, Tammy? And a nice family night out.

Food was okay, if you're stranded on Ford City Road this is where you want to be. Is it take home…read moregrub? No. Service was excellent. Ambiance was like being home, in an Italian bar, greeted and getting that midnight snack.

I was in Pittsburgh over the weekend and we discovered this restaurant from our Food tour so we…read moremade reservations that night to eat there!!! It was amazing!! it started with the bread...oh my, so fresh, with a sprinkle of salt on top, delicous flavor and served with fresh olive oil. what a fantastic way to start! I ordered the melon and prosciutto as an appetizer to share with my friend. It was incredible. the melon was so fresh and ripe and the prosciutto was wonderful. we both ordered the lasagna for dinner. the 7 layer freshly made pasta is thin, delicious and one of the best lasagnas I have ever eaten! We had the bread and lasagna leftover and it was just as delicious the next night! You need to try this place!

Senti absolutely delivered one of the best meals we've had in Pittsburgh…read more We started with an Aperol Spritz and a glass of Prosecco before diving into the mushroom arancini, which were perfectly crisp on the outside with a rich, creamy center. The standout of the evening was the compressed watermelon salad. Served over a bed of creamy Gorgonzola with strawberry reduction, basil oil, pepitas, and microgreens, it was honestly one of the best things I've ever eaten. Every bite was incredibly fresh, bright, and perfectly balanced. I could happily eat this every day for the rest of my life. For entrées, we shared the veal saltimbocca, which was fork-tender with a beautifully rich sauce, and a light zucchini, corn, and shrimp pasta that tasted like summer on a plate. Fresh vegetables, sweet corn, and a delicate sauce let every ingredient shine without feeling heavy. Excellent service!!! We'll definitely be back.

I don't get the lower reviews. For Italian food this place is really authentic... especially the…read morepies. I'm southern Italian and it's just like the pizza we have had in Bari. Thinner crust, well cooked and the whole pie is delicious. If you like those Chicago style pizzas go to Chicago. The salad which was really amazingly fresh, tasty and unique was a peach and burratta salad with arugula, cherry tomatoes with those teeny bits of walnuts. Pretty incredible. On Monday apparently they discount their incredible pies. The ambiance is warm, inviting. Service was a ten. Even though we didn't order much, our server treated us graciously and with prompt service and care. Thank you.

Great spot in Oakmont! This was a first time for my friends and I and we will absolutely be back …read more The food was delicious and presented very well for the most part. (Pictured), we ordered the meatballs, large house salad , broccoli , Neapolitan pizza, Caesar fries , zeppole, tiramisu cheesecake , and chocolate ricotta cake. Caesar fries were AMAZING . I'm one to add fries to my Caesar salads so this dish was perfect. Pizza to die for . Broccoli cooked and presented perfectly . Meatballs served with an smooth tasty sauce . House salad was just OK. Nothing special for $13. Zeppole didn't have a ton of taste to it . Tiramisu cheesecake and chocolate cake delicious ! Our service wasn't that great to be honest . We had to ask for a lot of items a few times .. sharing plates, silverware , and boxes . As a server /bartendar, I know these things should be given automatically . To be honest , the booth we were sat in by the kitchen / restroom entrance was odd. Very hot beside that pizza station and very busy considering the placement of the table being next to the kitchen. We will be back for sure but maybe we will ask to be placed at another table! Server could have been having an off day ... so I encourage all to still try this spot ! Hope to update my review one day soon:)

The food was absolutely outstanding and the portions were amazing. Be Prepared for a wait for food…read moreand drinks, but still worth the extra time for the quality of food

The restaurant was easy to find and had been on our list for a while…read more For the prices, the pizza was a bit smaller than we expected, but still plenty of food for three people with one 12 cut pizza (& a little left over). The pizza was delicious and service was good. For a place with pizza in the name, I expected more specialty pizza options (there were none other than the special, which we got) & a larger list of toppings, but there's something to be said for doing what you do well. The women at the next table got pasta and that also looked delicious. There was no cell phone service for us and the WiFi was locked, so I couldn't check in there on Yelp or any other app. There were TV's on the walls showing the football games. Not all in the best places for viewing at the table we chose, but we didn't really care about any of the games on at the time. The parking lot had arrows about going only one way, but no other clear signage, so most cars seemed to not pay attention to the arrows. Not a big deal when it's pretty empty, but I'd think it could be a bit dangerous if crowded. We'll surely go back to try the pasta.

Hope our server was amazing taking care of us, paying close attention to our requests. All the food…read morewas fresh and tasty, the salads ... and the dessert was unbelievable giant and delicious Angela B.

We are being nice w this review- we couldn't wait to try this place! But this is a one and done…read more 8 dinners, 0 raves. Chicken Piccada had no lemon, garlic, butter or capers. It was angel hair, water and oil, some blackened chicken, 4 shrimp. And some spinach leaves. Hhmm. Out of bread, our table didnt get any. Alfredo was to be blackened chicken and was breaded, pasta Harlot fell short, no spice, looked a mess and was served after the other meals were eaten. Bonus, The cream puffs looked great if you make it to desert. 2 hours for pasta is not normal. I hate writing sad reviews, but this is feedback from 8 diners.

Eighth & Hays might be one of my favorite spots in the Pittsburgh area. I travel for work, so I am…read morealways looking for new restaurants to try, and this one is an absolute must. From the moment we walked in, I loved the ambience. The staff was incredibly kind and welcoming and made us feel right at home. During our visit, I learned that it is a family owned restaurant, which made me appreciate it even more. They also have a sports bar right next door, which I thought was a nice addition. The food did not disappoint. I even had to ask if the family was from Italy because everything tasted so authentic. They told me they were not, but honestly I never would have guessed! The pizza was amazing. I am a huge fan of brick oven style pizza and this definitely hit the spot. The pasta was incredible, the steak was cooked exactly how I ordered it, and the wine paired perfectly with the meal. One of my good friends and I came here together, and I am so happy we decided to try it. It turned into one of those meals you keep thinking about long after you leave. Every time I am back in Pittsburgh, this will absolutely be one of the restaurants I make a point to visit. Thank you for such a memorable experience.

I don't know why I have never reviewed Eighth & Hays. Especially since I was there on a very recent…read moretrip back to Pittsburgh. Better late than never right? On my last visit, we had a brick oven pizza which was really good. We went with the Margherita and the flavor popped. All of the ingredients were fresh and the pizza was cooked to perfection. A lot of times brick oven pies can come out rubbery and chewy. Not the case here. On another visit we had the charucterie board & it was filled with great cheeses, jams, crackers, and dipping sauces. The steak sandwich as well as the caprese sandwich are some pretty stellar options. The steak sandwich has a really flavorful and unexpected corn pico. Here for it. Caprese in any form is a plus for me. I like that the sandwich includes red onion and a really tasty sun-dried tomato pesto. Venture over to Homestead for this spot. You'll be happy you did.

Cork and Crust remains excellent: we are delighted that we had the opportunity to return for…read moreanother visit. Black garlic schiacciata: this is a thick herb and cheese bread that is served with the house pizza sauce. The crisp on the outside is lovely as are the cheesy bits. This is a very generous appetizer: It would serve four easily. The bread itself is much lighter than it looks. The sauce is sublime, and I am pleased that it was served chilled rather than warmed. The showcase pizza: Plain, simple, let the crusted sauce shine tomato pie with their yellow and red House sauces and fresh Parm. This pie does indeed highlight the lovely crust. This is an excellent pizza: the cheese is sparse by intention, and it works. Finish it with the smoked sea salt and House made Italian chili crisp that they serve with every pizza.

We stopped here before a show at the Peterson Event Center. It was super busy, but we managed to…read moreget a bar seat. We did try to get a reservation earlier, but they were booked. For dinner we had the Holy Shiitake pizza which was delicious. They make their pizza with a cornmeal crust which was tasty. The food came out really fast. The cocktails were good. I was surprised at the lack of local craft beer selections. The bartenders seemed new. They were looking up the cocktails and it took a long time to get our drinks. I probably would have ordered more if I had the opportunity. Overall, the service staff was very nice, but seemed inexperienced. I thought this was a good stop, but it was pretty expensive for what it is. I may not prioritize this place again over other options.