50 Best Italian Restaurants near Carnegie

“The 5 stars rating say it all. I ate there the first year Chef Greg opened the door to the public. I've dined there from its earliest days until now. Pastas, meatballs and sauces are outstanding. I only wish they would bring back the Panna Cotta. The menu is limited but that's how the quality is maintained, this is not Pasta Too.“

“We had our wedding rehearsal dinner for twelve there last Friday evening. I had made the reservation with Doug, the very nice owner, a month prior after he graciously showed me the restaurant. At Doug's suggestion, I called ahead that day to have some appetizers ready when we arrived and they were there, hot, fresh and delicious when my guests arrived. The restaurant was very busy but the food and service were excellent. Everyone in our party enjoyed the food and drinks they ordered. Farrah, our server, was friendly, pleasant and efficient. I would definitely recommend DeBlaze 131 and hope to return there soon.“

“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!“

“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“

“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.“

“we were there last Thursday to celebrate my birthday and also my bfs as they are on the same day. we heard nothing but good things. Pasta was cold, filet not prepared correctly then given back to me burnt on the outside and raw on the inside. We were so very disappointed. $200 wasted and I walked away hungry. Really don't think we would ever try again. On to another top restaurant in the city.“

“My family and friends celebrated my retirement at Storms last night. The food and service were incredible! Thank you to Stephanie and her team for a fantastic evening! If you haven’t checked out Storms yet, you REALLY must! Fantastic, authentic Italian food!💕“

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

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

“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.“

“Great food!! Great service!!“

“From the valet parker to the hostess to the waiter Russell it was an awesome night. He was so attentive, informative, and funny. We loved our meals and highly recommend it. Food is delicious!!“

“Great food and great service!“

“Yes wonderful food and the owners are great people“

“My first visit to this restaurant and it was an amazing cxperience. The pizza was perfect, not too much cheese, not too much sauce, perfect crust, thin and crisp. Even the wine, made onsite was far superior to what is served in most restaurants. Presentation was first class.“

“My son and daughter-in-law got married this past weekend Nov.1. we had catering fom Julianos. From start to finish Roseanne and Nick were absolutely 100% amazing! Roseanne helped me tweak the menu, made suggestions and answered any questions I had. The brides choices were tortellini Alfredo, chicken parm, meatballs, stuffed shells, and pasta with salad and rolls.The food was delivered on time..the delivery driver was great!.He went over the order and made sure it was all there. The food was delicious! we got so many compliments from guests! it was such a wonderful day and I would recommend Julianos 10/10 for catering your special day! (and any day for dinner too!) Thank you Nick and especially Roseanne for everything!!“

“Haven’t had a bad meal yet!!!“

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

“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!“

“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!!“

“Food was excellent. Service was very pleasant and welcoming.“

“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*“

“Arleo's Pizza is AMAZING. Their pizza is to die for!! And I'm a bit of a pizza snob lol. The staff is on-task, on-time, friendly and funny! And the prices are quite reasonable. 10/10 I would reccomend.“

“Came here when I was on a trip from out of town. The woman on the phone was extremely pleasant, which was very refreshing considering how most to-go places are nowadays. Customer service is truly top notch.

What was even more surprising was how truly delicious every part of our meals were. My wife and I were shocked by the massive portion sizes and the high quality of the food. Everything was amazing.

I will be dreaming about the next time we can come out again, and we won’t be looking for food anywhere else.“

“We (PTO) used Sprezzatura to cater our meal for teachers before our schools Open House, and everything was wonderful! Menu selections included: • Gemelli with Homemade Meat Sauce – twisted pasta served with a rich, slow-simmered sauce • Cavatappi with Creamy Pesto – corkscrew pasta tossed in a vibrant basil pesto sauce The food servings were plentiful, the aroma was inviting, and the dishes were bright, fresh, and full of flavor. You could truly taste the quality of the ingredients. Jen was excellent with communication throughout the process, making everything smooth and easy. We would definitely recommend Sprezzatura for your catering needs!“

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

“The food is delicious! We've been going for years. Love the staff!“

“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.“

“great food, great service, and great employees!! highly recommend!!“

“Such an amazing atmosphere inside, meet with an amazing staff very friendly. Was a little disappointed they didn't have our favorite antipasti but that didn't stop us from having the most amazing meal. I had the veal cutlet Milanese and my wife had the chicken cutlet parmigiana both meals were made to perfection. Highly recommended coming if you love amazing authentic Italian cuisine“

“Delicious food! Excellent service! It was our first time here and definitely recommend this to everyone! My wife and I will definitely return! 5 stars!“

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

“I do not even know where to start! From the server(Dominic) who was friendly, always right there and check on our table periodically making sure we always had what we needed! the drinks, the food, the dessert, everything was a 10/10. The sauce was the best I ever had. This place is a must! It is beautiful, clean, and welcoming inside with a sense of family and friends. The host was lovely, and friendly. You can tell the owner cherishes this place,he was hands on the entire time I was there.“

“One of the best pizzas I have had. We eat here a couple times a week and it never disappoints! Owners are super friendly and prices are very reasonable!“

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

“Such an amazing restaurant that feels like home♡ Everything was delicious. The staff is amazing. Loved the decor. Smells like heaven ♡ absolute perfection. We will be back. Bravo Gino! Every detail was on point. thank you“

“Visited for our first time tonight. We’ve been talking about going here for at least a year and never stopped in. Boy were we missing out. The food is excellent. Big portions if that’s what you’re looking for. One portion can feed two. And the cream puff is amazing! It fed four of us. Don’t sleep on this restaurant like we did“

“We visit yesterday with friends. There food was literally delicious and staff was very kind“

“We are regulars at Big JIm's. We love the food and the people even more. We were there when the dude came in complaining about his fish sandwich like a maniac. He was screaming, refused the staff's offer of a replacement. The staff tried to be accommodating. Even worse, he presented himself as "someone Important" and threatened the people with the "review he was going to write'. Well, clearly his review is terribly written, and lacks punctuation. Not a review I would expect from someone "so important".. Happy Mr. Important will never be back! Don't believe a word he said!“

“I had my son’s graduation dinner here in their party room!! EVERYTHING was perfect!! Stephanie the event planner was awesome and the staff is great!! The food was OUTSTANDING 😋😋 I can’t recommend this place enough ❤️🫶🏽“

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

“Amazing! I finally made the burrata raviolis I ordered and there wasn’t one left over! So fresh and so delicious and they puffed up perfectly!“

“Fast, clean, and accurate place. Excellent tiramisu.
Big portion of lasagna. Onion rings were perfect, big, and fresh. Fries were nice and crispy and tasted like fresh oil. The bread was fluffy and fresh. The stuffed banana peppers were fantastic with gooey cheese pulls and soft meat inside.
Reasonable pricing. Glad they are back and better than ever. Always love to support local businesses. This is 30 seconds from my house and will now be my new go to spot for a quick and fresh meal. The quality is 10/10. Thank you 🙏“

“Outstanding pizza and service“

“I ordered spaghetti and meatballs with Penny pasta. The sauce was out of this world. It is the best sauce I ever had at an Italian restaurant. The service was excellent. The waitress was so polite and helpful. Everything about my experience was outstanding The food was served hot and warm and quickly. I love this restaurant and will be back most definitely“

“10 out of 10 would recommend! Always a good meal“

“The best family owned restaurant in Pittsburgh. Food is impeccable, service if top notch, and an amazing mixologist behind the bar who can whip up something for everyone. They have specials every week…I’ve never been disappointed. Highly recommend! Don’t forget to check out the awesome ceiling!“

“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.“

“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!“

“Amazing!!!! Absolutely loved this place!! Food was A1.“