50 Best Italian Restaurants near Castle Shannon

“we've come every so often ever since i was little, but we need to make this place a priority because WOW!

the atmosphere is pretty, lights and pictures everywhere
host and waiters are friendly
the food is the best of all! the wedding soup is just a tad salty but they don't use shredded chicken which i personally love. the garlic bread is some of the best ive ever had and their cheese ravioli is also very good! i wholeheartedly recommend!“

“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.“

“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“

“The Market in Verona is so awesome. It is so great to go in and get good quality food that you can reheat at home. I recently got the Eggplant Parmesan, pasta and risotto balls. Everything was so delicious and enough for another dinner. My husband got the Chicken Parmesan and really enjoyed it also. The service at the Market is outstanding and it was so nice to also meet Andrew the owner. I am looking forward to coming back again and getting more of this high quality and delicious Italian Food that reminded me so much of what my Mommy used to make. I highly recommend them.“

“Delicious and authentic cuisine cooked by a great chef with a superb staff. We will return!“

“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.“

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

“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!!“

“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!💕“

“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.“

“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.“

“First time dining at Ranucci's and it will not be the last. We were greeted by the owner upon arriving. Very friendly and very inviting. Our waiter was also very friendly and ver attentive. The food portions were very big and absolutely delicious. We started with a beet salad and it was so good. I had the CC's veal with crab cakes and my friend had the Sunday gravy. Both dishes were delicious and the red sauce on the Sunday gravy was out of this world. We had a tiramisu for dessert and again, it was outstanding. For a nice evening out, give them a try.“

“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“

“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 son and I had dinner for Mother’s Day. Our first experience at this restaurant. Aside from a small miscommunication where the side dishes were delivered to the table alongside the apps, everything was very good. They corrected the sides and delivered fresh with the entrees, the sides were easily large enough to share amongst three or four people and the food was very good. The app, sides and entrees, as well as the gluten free chocolate cake were all delicious. I definitely recommend this restaurant and plan to return.“

“I am so glad my husband and I found Yoli's. We went there for the 2nd time tonight and every single thing we got was phenomenal just like the 1st time! From their salads, to the bread and oil, to their Yoli Rolis, to the stuffed shells, to the Grandma Bevy, the food is just unbelievable. I got the crab cake tonight and I have to say, it was one of the best I've ever had, and I've had them in Maryland! We got the canookie for dessert and it was bigger than our heads but unbelievably amazing. Plus everything is SUPER reasonably priced! On top of everything else, the staff is extremely friendly! This is definitely our go-to restaurant from here on out. I can't wait for many more dinners at Yoli's!“

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

“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!“

“Oasis Restaurant is outstanding!! Amazing Italian food!! The best Fettuccine Alfredo I ever had!! Great tasting!! So delicious!! I highly recommend this place for eat in or takeout!! Excellent service!!“

“I always have the best food here! Their pink pasta is amazing.“

“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!“

“Great food!! Great service!!“

“Haven’t had a bad meal yet!!!“

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

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

“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 ❤️🫶🏽“

“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.“

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

“My partner and I visited at 8 p.m. on a Friday. The food was phenomenal and the service was top-notch....the noise level in the dining room area was incredibly tough to deal with. My partner and I were at a small table but felt like we were trying to talk over a crowd at a noisy sports bar. Maybe Friday at 8 p.m. was not the ideal time. To be clear.... the low atmosphere rating is purely due to the extremely high volume level not the beautiful design of the space.“

“Made reservations; had to wait a bit to be noticed at entrance. Not very busy on a Tuesday evening. Would go back for delicious food, but waitress rushed us at every course. Zucchini app was served fast. Wine cork fee $5. Dinner salad was very small, but dinners; veal Marsala & chicken piccata was generous & delicious. Seemed there was a staffing shortage, waitress was catering to party of 12 celebrating a bday. Had to practically beg for a dessert & coffee. I asked for a coffee refill; waitress replied do you want to wait on a new pot as she took my cup & saucer from me. for @ 20 patrons in restaurant it was noisy. Family atmosphere with white table clothed tables. Good parking. Would go back for food, hoping not getting same rude waitress.“

“this has become my wife and I's favorite Italian restaurant in the South Hills. portions are huge. Food is absolutely delicious. Quick warning though if you order the stuffed hot peppers they will be HOT. They're absolutely delicious though!“

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

“Went here tonight for my wife’s birthday. We just moved out to the east end this winter and have been trying to find good spots for a night out. This place has surpassed dinners we’ve had on vacations. Our food was incredible. Everything was absolutely delicious and looked just as good, if not better. We cannot wait to go back and try other things on their menu.
We ordered the bucatini and the chicken parm for our entrees and they were both incredible. The bucatini was perfect. I cannot recommend this place enough.“

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

“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!!“

“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!“

“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“

“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!“

“Delicious mezza rigatoni in Neopolitan meat sauce“

“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.“

“Pizza is very good“

“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*“

“TL/DR: The food and service were fantastic. The bread and ice cream are good enough to justify a visit by themselves, and could frankly be turned into an extremely profitable business on their own. The food was so good that it felt like a bargain at its price point.

My family and I wanted to visit Cucina Alfabeto for a special occasion as it was recommended by a few close friends of mine. It did not disappoint. The restaurant was well decorated without being distracting, and had a relaxing ambience. We had placed a reservation a week in advance, and we were seated promptly after arriving. Our server, Eric, was very polite but quiet. He quickly brought bread and oil, which was worth the visit by itself. He then walked us through the menu, quickly put in our appetizers. We ordered the burrata and the arancini, which were both superb. The burrata was balanced, salty, sweet, and uniquely smokey due to the char on the bread and the quality of the smoked salt used. The arancini were fantastic, but if you order them I would recommend cutting them and waiting for a moment for them to cool before you eat, as ours were quite hot, likely due to them being prepared moments prior. After waiting for us to finish our appetizers, Eric returned and answered some questions we had about entrees before leaving with our orders. He did an excellent job pacing the meal for us and attending to us. Me and my mom ordered the sacchetti, and my brother ordered the trout. The sacchetti was unlike any pasta I had eaten prior. Somewhere between ravioli and a dumpling, the pasta was cooked perfectly al dente and filled with a mixture of lamb, garlic, Parmesan, and some other additions that I am not qualified enough to speak to. The inclusion of the mint and pea as a part of the sauce expertly balanced the richness of the lamb, leaving me satisfied but not weighed down by what would otherwise be unctuous if not prepared with such care. I was able to try my brothers trout, which was exactly as I had hoped. The trout was seasoned simply, allowed the taste of the trout and its preparation to shine. The potatoes were also good, but could have been seasoned a bit more, however that is simply my preference. We finished our meal by trying each available ice cream flavor, which were vanilla, chocolate hazelnut, and sour cherry sorbet. The vanilla and hazelnut ice creams were so good that one could justify closing the restaurant entirely simply to serve ice cream. I genuinely challenge anyone to find me better ice cream in Pittsburgh. My only limited constructive criticism was that the restaurant was very quiet, making conversation for me and my family a tad awkward at times, but that was likely due to our reservation being at 6 and not a later hour which may be more lively. Additionally, the music playing quietly in the background was not good. Thankfully, I only heard it when I used the restroom. It was a bossa nova cover of “don’t stop believing.” I am not sure why, but the poor choice of music made me feel bad for the servers and staff, who likely have to listen to that all day while slaving away to make excellent food and provide excellent service. Even as a food dilettante, it was easy to see the effort and care that was put into me and my family’s meal. Safe to say I will be back as soon as I can justify the expense, and hopefully I can ask for the playlist to be changed.“

“Highly recommend this Olive Garden for a casual family dinner! Everything about our visit was wonderful:
The Food: Absolutely delicious and perfectly prepared.
The Service: Fast, welcoming, and our server went above and beyond to ensure we had a great experience.
The Convenience: Great location on Green Tree Road with ample parking.
It is a fantastic place to eat, and we will definitely be returning!“

“The monster slice of pizza was recommended by a fellow tiktok-er, My family decided to stop and try it out. Everyone approved and it was delicious. Tons of cheese and pepperoni! Thank you for the amazing service!“

“The meal was great, we ate at the bar and our server slash bartender was fantastic. The missing star is the fault of tonight's management, who completely failed to keep an eye on the condition of the men's room, which needed about a ten minute spruce up halfway through the evening.“

“I had dinner there tonight. Server was Mo, she was welcoming and friendly, also had great recommendations as it was my first time there. Food was great, I really liked the duck. Would recommend for sure, and will be back soon.“

“Great Italian home cooked food. Delicious and very friendly staff!!! Love this restaurant!!!! Breakfast and lunch.“