50 Best Italian Restaurants in Pittsburgh

“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“

“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 🤤“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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!!“

“Had a wonderful experience today at Roman Bistro. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. Our waiter David was terrific. I chose the perfect restaurant for my birthday lunch.“

“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.“

“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!“

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

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

“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.“

“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.“

“This place has become our go-to place for Italian food in the city! Each time we go, it’s incredible! The atmosphere is unique as it sits inside an old, historical home in the north side. The recently updated bar and lounge is a great spot for a pre-dinner cocktail.

The meatballs and arancini are such of favorite appetizers. And, we also mix and match with the pasta and protein dishes. The lemon chicken is incredible, as is the gnocchi. We recently tried the veal and it’s the best we have EVER had. 10/10 all around! ❤

Knowing the beautiful past and the family history makes this place even better! We hope it stays around for years to come!“

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

“Great food!! Great service!!“

“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“

“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 ❤️🫶🏽“

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

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

“Outstanding pizza and service“

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

“We really enjoyed our meal and service with Elle. I did however find it strange on a not busy week night the hostess sat everyone upstairs extremely close together. She even second guessed sitting a couple right beside our party yet still did it with the entire upstairs open, this makes sense if it’s busy. Would still return for the meal. We enjoyed the focaccia, chicken Parmesan, stuffed shelled and cocktails.“

“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.“

“We had a great experience at PGH EATZ today. We ordered ribs, loaded baked potato, and the homemade coleslaw, and everything was delicious! The ribs were very meaty and the Cole slaw tasted very fresh! The kids loved their chicken fingers and french fries too. The staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating, and we really enjoyed talking with them while we were there. Great food and great people, we’ll definitely be back! Highly recommend!“

“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!“

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

“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 😋“

“Delicious mezza rigatoni in Neopolitan meat sauce“

“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!“

“It's like being at your favorite dinner table with family and friends! With our beautiful Italian family gathering around the bar area in numbers of about 15 Friday night, we had a blast! Yes, Joe is our cousin and that is definitely warm and wonderful but Louise, Joe's matriarch, was there too which made it extra special. Lulu, chef, Delaney, "Ms. Brown", Linda and all staff were amazing and fun. So the food, sauteed arthichoke hearts, pasta fagioli, wedding soup, Chicken Romano, Veal Romano, beverage list unsurpassed and our usual standards and oh the red velvet cheesecake was picture and taste perfect. All food made to order fresh and it definitely shows the attention to every morsel we enjoyed. Oh, the bread is made locally and it's the best. We were almost the last to leave and we have all the photos to show our fun time. Can't wait to go back for their Sunday sauce. Salute and see you soon. Thank you for your "cordial" cordial to cap off the night. Highly recommend. There is nothing better than a cozy Italian restaurant that is one of a kind. Spring is here and the bocce court will be ready!“

“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*“

“Love the concept of this restaurant / bookshop where you can peruse before or after. I personally would enjoy reading with a glass of wine or cup of coffee and some snacks, but I digress.

Had a solo dinner and the service was attentive and kind, though when busy the visits became less frequent and at longer intervals. Excellent cocktail and wine list. I had a little bit of everything from the dinner menu but found my two pastas to be under seasoned and on the cold side (I like it piping hot). The dessert just didn’t do it for me; the texture was both gritty and mushy and way too tart.

I did enjoy my time but for the money spent, I think I rather put it toward new books.“

“Great service - Great food“

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

“Loved the staff, so friendly and helpful. And, to top it off, the pizza was Exceptional!! The flavors were wonderful, sausage, green olives and mushrooms (with pepperoni on part of it). The crust was perfect and the spices were sensational. We ordered the large for 3 people and ate every speck of it!

We are here from Wisconsin. Wish we could come back every month for a pizza.“

“We were out of town doing a roof near Pittsburgh. The boys worked extremely hard that day so I was gonna take them out to eat. We all were really hungry and didn’t want fast food.
It was late, and even though it was close to closing time the staff went above and beyond to accommodate us.

Five stars across the board.
Thank you“

“This was awesome. Felt welcomed from the time we walked in. Our server, Kenan, was outstanding. He answered all our questions and readily gave his recommendations when we inquired. He was not at all pushy, was always patient and pleasant. Food came quickly and was so good. Portions were so generous. I was especially pleased with the protein ratio. It was difficult not to take a piece of meat with each forkful. Honestly, super value for money. Would have gone again if we were in the area longer.“

“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!“

“After the passing of my Dad, our Family chose Olive Garden in the North Hills at the Ross Park Mall location to celebrate his Life and share in a Commemorative Dinner together. We'd like to thank everyone there for their efforts relating to the services they provided, the compassion and respect they demonstrated and, of course, the delicious meal they prepared for this occasion. We appreciate you all! You provided the perfect shared experience for us and we could not be more satisfied.

With our gratitude,

Abbey Brungo and Family“

“One of the few good pizza spots in Pittsburgh!“

“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“

“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!“

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