50 Best Italian Restaurants near Avalon

“Haven’t had a bad meal yet!!!“

“A group of 5 of us visited Dish last night and the meals were amazing. Grilled Squid, the best I have ever had. Where else can you find it not breaded and fried? Add to that their amazing sardines so fresh and good. Pasta Funghi another high. Exquisite detail to taste in every dish. The owners go way out of their way to make you feel welcomed and happy and very satisfied. A must visit when you are lucky enough to get a reservation though other friends have happily sat at the bar for dinner just to be there!! Kudos to Dish!“

“First time dining at Senti. Not a big menu to choose from, but what you do get is quality. The apps were very good to start the evening and the dinners were excellent. Nice portions and very tasty. Drinks are very good and paired nicely with dinner. We will definitely be back.“

“Delicious food! Huge portions! Will be back!“

“...simply, absolutely amazing. You know what the buzz is about...“

“This location was recommended for a medical school reunion in Pittsburgh by our alumni association. The food was excellent and the portions very generous. We did the family style dining for a large group, and it was very well received. One of my Italian classmates sate the the Cacio e Pepe was the best that he had tasted outside of Milan. I would strongly recommend this location for really first rate Italian food and a great atmosphere“

“Wow! Every bite was a culinary experience. Everything on the menu looked so good it was hard to choose. And our server, Jennifer, was fantastic! She is very likable, pleasant, accommodating, and service oriented. She never made us feel rushed or pressured despite being very busy. We are visiting from NY but we will go back here again.“

“Beans and Greens were the best I've ever had! Tomato Cream and Alfredo were great! The Muffaletta changed my life.“

“We had a memorial luncheon there and the food was fantastic! Our waitress was wonderful!!! ☆☆☆☆☆“

“Great food and cocktails! Cauliflower dip is amazing!“

“Bar Marco did an amazing job for our wedding. The food is so good that all of our vendors were thrilled when we told them the venue, and our guests similarly raved. The staff took the time to know our order of events and requests and accommodated accordingly. Highly recommend.“

“Excellent food and service at Fox Chapel location . My first time here busy Saturday crowd Gabby was a wonderful bar server actually excellent. I had Bruschetta salad which I highly recommend Over any other“

“Spectacular service, the food is outstanding, and great ambiance.“

“Best restaurants I ever eat we are customer's over 28 years“

“Great food and great service!“

“I had a fabulous lunch, fried zucchini, salad, scrod Romano , chicken parmigiana and penne pasta, Loved the sauce, owner is welcoming along with staff . Can’t wait to go back !!“

“Delicious mezza rigatoni in Neopolitan meat sauce“

“Group of four had a wonderful experience dining outside. Service from our waitress was wonderful - she made the experience even more pleasant. Whipped rocotta and buckwheat bread is not to be missed as a shared starter. Dinners arrived a bit late but was totally worth the wait. Everything was cooked to perfection. Chicken parmesan was excellent and portion large enough for another meal at home. Rack of lamb and mushroom pasta dish also wonderful. Sides are large enough to share. Restaurant Group surcharge added to the bill was questionable since prices already on the high side. But overall a great place for a special night out.“

“My husband and l love Cafe Notte . Their new food menu is forever changing to reflect old and new savory dishes. The wait staff and bartenders are not only good but enjoy what they do and are just pleasant. David, Jerry and Debbie ensure that you not only feel welcome but make your dining experience a unforgettable one. 10/10 food ,drinks and service. And last but not least our wonderful well seasoned bartender Barbara was not only knowledgable yet a pleasure to talk to ,we wanted for nothing our whole dinner service. We will be back to try some more new and cherished food items. We love your new facelift Salute! 🍷♥️“

“Stellar Italian street cuisine. Love the diavolo sauce and probably the best meatballs I’ve had. Many more dinners await 🤤“

“Love the food & people here! 👍👍“

“Such delicious food, great service & such a nice atmosphere. The salads, Vegetable Lasagna & Spaghetti and Meatballs are delicious. The Tarts & biscotti are really good. We will definitely be back again.“

“Food is amazing. Owners is a j*** to the employees, though. They work so hard and he just yells at them.“

“Absolutely fantastic service. Suzie took great care of our table, which had about a dozen people. No empty drinks, orders all came out perfectly. I have sever food allergies, and the kitchen was super accommodating. Suzie brought out the kitchen Manager, who made me a delicious meal. Highly recommend this Olive Garden!“

“I cannot stress enough how amazing your restaurant and staff are. We’ve been patrons for years and have never experienced any issues. Our most recent two visits with our 3 young grandchildren were effortless! We love the food and staff so much. I will mention Vince as he waited on us both times and is so attentive as ALL the staff we have had. We love the mother/daughter staff, but I regret that I don’t know their names. My personal favorite is the custom calzone. I asked for thin dough and both meat and marinara sauce on the side. I was delighted that it was all perfect and I took half home! It was just as delicious reheated in my oven. Thanks Nick and staff!!! ⭐️🌟⭐️🌟⭐️🌟⭐️🌟🏆🌟⭐️🌟⭐️“

“We have gone twice nice- Sooooo Good. The owners are the ones cooking! Joe is a master of the pizza oven. The toppings are perfectly mixed and heated to melt together and the flat bread crust technique should be studied by children!!! It’s BYOB which makes it a reasonable high-end dinner with a clean atmosphere and friendly staff. I cannot recommend it enough!!!“

“We have been going to Piccolo Forno for years. It is my favorite restaurant. The staff is outstanding. The food is creative and menu items are changed regularly to make use of seasonal ingredients. There are so many delicious choices on the menu that it is difficult to decide what to order. The food is reasonably priced and the corkage fee is less than most restaurants. This restaurant is a gem for anyone who loves delicious Italian food!“

“Was very surprised, because the establishment is small. The food was excellent. I had arugula salad with vinaigrette and Chicken Parmesan. I wanted every last desert behind the glass counter. No bad choices! I chose cannoli, my wife had the tiramisu 😋“

“Shout out to the night crew!!! I can’t help but go 1-2 nights/week and every time I go the vibes are good and the food is better. They keep their spirits high and chicken spicy!!!

Keep up the energy night crew! See you next week ??“

“Our new favorite restaurant to visit in Pittsburgh! Everything we’ve tried has been delicious, but the fried zucchini…. to die for!👌 *chef’s kiss*“

“Staying at a hotel in town, utilized Uber eats since my truck and trailer are not restaurant friendly. Ordered lasagna. WOW. Best lasagna I’ve had in a long time. Good mix of sauce, meat, noodles, and cheese.“

“my boyfriend and i tried pelegrino’s after we got sent a menu from them in the mail. we each got a pizza, and the cost was INCREDIBLY lower than the other pizza places we’ve ordered from. they deliver as well, which is nice. what i also appreciate about pelegrino’s is the option for online ordering, which allows me to pay & tip so i don’t have to fumble whenever the delivery comes. it takes some time, but it’s always worth the wait; we’ve never been disappointed!! this is our go to pizza spot!!“

“I like it a lot, but my 86-year-old full blooded Italian mother loves it. thankfully I pick up extra slices for her to bring to her house on the weekend.“

“The food is great, all homemade. Big fish sandwich for lent. The pasta is delicious. You will not leave without food for another meal. The portions are so big.“

“Food and company was great. Soup -delish. Pizza was soft but had a great crunch. Pepperoni was a little spicy but still a wonderful huge slice of pizza.“

“I came here with my dad and got the chicken piccata, which was delicious! It was served with assorted vegetables which I actually liked versus the pasta. We will be back!“

“What a surprise! My daughter chose this for her moving away dinner…we had never been there so wasn’t sure what we would get… it was absolutely delicious! It’s a very rare occasion that you find a restaurant that can properly cook seafood, especially mussels and scallops…. They did a fantastic job. Our server Alexis W. was awesome as well!“

“If you’re into Legends Eatery, this is a great spot. Tried the tacos al pastor and they didn’t disappoint. Staff was super polite and the food came out quick. Clean place too“

“my husband and I went to the pleasure bar today for dinner the food was excellent our waitress Jill was perfect could not have been nicer thank you for a great food and great service“

“Staff could've been a little friendlier, but otherwise a very nice place.

Update: Staff was nicer this time, but I was not happy that no one told us that happy hour prices didn't apply to restaurant patrons, only at the bar.“

“Pizza is very good“

“Best pizza in Pittsburgh, in my humble opinion. The service is always fantastic, and the pizza is second to none. It's a little on the expensive side, but very well worth it. Worth a try if you're in the Oakland/North Oakland area and want a very competent, traditional pizza. The other dishes are less enjoyable, though.“

“Stopped by there yesterday (4/20) on a humbug just for drinks and found my new favorite Italian restaurant!!! Everything about my experience was perfect. Everyone was so nice. The restaurant is beautiful. The meatballs were amazing! I had the best scallops I’ve ever had in my entire life! And I had the best cup of coffee I’ve ever had!!! Can’t wait to go back!! They get TEN STARS!!! Five ain’t enough!!“

“Our meal was amazing. The service was awesome.“

“Excellent food, wonderful people and great value! Quaint litte GEM! We tried Pizza, Pasta, Chicken parmesan, Alfredo Carbonara, Italian Platter (lasagna, stuffed shells, manicotti, ravioli, all covered in sauce and cheese), garlic knots, and mozzarella sticks, salad and warm buttered rolls. Everything was delicious with large portions. We drove an hour away from home and it was well worth the trip. We were graciously taken care of with amazing customer service! We look forward to going back and trying more items from their extensive menu!!! Everything was fantastic!!!“

“We order takeout from Armstrongs Express quite often and it’s always consistently good! My husband loves their wings. We’ve tried a lot of items on the menu and are always satisfied and full. The staff is so friendly and kind!! I also love that they have a few parking spots reserved for takeout costumers since that parking lot can get busy. Only downside is that they are closed on Sundays when we often want to order takeout“

“Stellar Italian street cuisine. Love the diavolo sauce and probably the best meatballs I’ve had. Many more dinners await 🤤“

“Great food other than random pasta in with other pasta and chicken for my chicken parm was little over done from the oven .
Service was realy bad and forgetful of stuff to the Table of drinks and broccoli add on to a pasta for my dad.“

“We went to the newly renovated Moon Township location. The food was absolutely amazing and flavorful! Portion sizes were huge! We’ll definitely be back. We gave the service a 3/5 stars not because of our waitress (she was outstanding) but because of the rude “front desk” employee! I’ve seen multiple other complaints about what I can assume is the same person. This employee nearly ruined our experience!“

“We thought for a special occasion we would come here, however... We aren't complaining, however... We more than likely will not be returning . On another note, our food was delicious and service was just ok. I'm not a fan of complaining, however, we felt that maybe our opinion would help in the future or we may bring to light what others may be thinking. No salad, & only 1 side dish with the main course.“