Excellent pizza. The space has been nicely renovated, but it still has the feel of the original shop. All the staff have a particular "we're just making pizza" vibe. You can certainly eat in, but my preference is takeout. The restaurant excels at either. The only detail to note is that this is a cash-only operation, so be prepared. In terms of the actual food, the star of the show is clearly the pizza. I prefer the traditional pizza (i.e., with red sauce). No matter which pizza you order, this is a place that provides a pizza with an excellent crust. Large crumb. Good chew. It's probably the best crust in town. We ordered a series of vegetable toppings, and the result was great. Picking and choosing toppings seems like the best bet for a vegetarian experience. The Aiello's Salad was fine: about what you would expect for a pizza shop salad. The veggie hoagie was nicely flavored, with a good balance of flavor and acidity (from the dressing). The stuffed veggie slice was what it was. We tried it on a whim, and it came out exactly as described: two slices of veggie pizza stuck together. Fine, but not necessary if you're ordering pizza anyway. All told, this is an excellent destination. It's a real Squirrel Hill institution for a reason, and it continues to be worth checking out. read more

Aiello's Pizza - Stuffed Veggie Slice. - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I like Aiellos more than Mineos because 1. It's nicer inside and 2. The food prep area is visible and you can see everything being made. Pizza and hoagies are outstanding. We visited this evening and service was a smidgen slow ... Which they attributed to having a large order for pickup. Yeah, large meaning 35 pizzas!!! That worked out to $950 some dollars and they were only accepting cash! Imagine your pizza being so good an after-wedding reception orders 35 of them ... Yep, Aiellos is that good. People growing up here have their favorites and Mineos was my fave for pizza and Napolis was my fave for hoagies. Or you could just go to Aiellos and everything is great! read more

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5/31/25 Ate List: Traditional Slice - 8.2 White Pizza Slice - 8.6 So there's a local pizza "rivalry" in Squirrel Hill and you are either team Mineos or Aiellos. After trying these slices, it feels like a rumor started by Mineos to try to be kept in the conversation. They are a cafeteria slice by comparison here. Traditional slice was solid. Thin, delicious, crispy. White pizza was electric. Garlic-y and oily but not overbearing. This is how its done. This is the clear winner. Go here. read more

Aiello's Pizza - White Pizza Slice - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Cool set up of a beer shop attached to a pizza place. Decent price and p decent pizza. Good thin crust. Good space. Cash only. read more

Aiello's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Wow, this spot has been here for generations I gather. The greatest thing about them is that they have evolved while the others have stayed stagnant and dull. They redecorated and added some additions to their menu. I really enjoy the stuffed pizza, which to me is like two slices one on top of each other with the top slice turned upside down. Then it is filled with wonderful ingredients like sauce, cheese, sausage, pepperoni, peppers, etc. They slather the slice with a garlic butter sauce. It ends up being pretty greasy, but the flavor and quality of the slice is still there. The service is fast and friendly, wonderfully done. The food is very affordable which makes it an even better pizza destination. Cheers to Aiello's! Get there soon, read more

Love the thin crust pizza, the bottom was cooked to perfection! Bottom was crispy but not burnt. Prices are very reasonable but heads up, it's CASH ONLY. Our food came out quickly and staff was helpful. The restaurant was very clean! read more

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Out of all thin crust pizza in Pittsburgh, this is the best. In its fight with Mineo's, Aiello's wins hands down. The sauce is perfect, the crust is perfect, the cheese amount is perfect. I highly recommend getting a large pie and heading over to Schenley for a picnic! read more

Aiello's Pizza - Plain - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Service was fast and friendly. Lots of seating available. Pizza was good. They have already prepared options and you can order by the slice. We selected our choices and I believe they placed them in the oven to heat up. We ordered the veggie stuffed pizza and a slice of the cheese. Wish the veggie came with a side of a marinara but just personal preference. They crust is good. The only downside was no parking and cash only. read more

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Don't go here if you don't have cash, they don't take any type of card. The lady at the front was very rude. I was hoping to try the spot.

Had the absolute best service today and the staff was amazing. The food was spectacular! Highly recommend read more

Aiello's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Had a couple margarita slices that were disappointing. Maybe a fresh pizza would be better. Atmosphere was not a place to take a first date!

An interesting comparison to Mineo's--perhaps a higher level of craft, but not aa distinct Pittsburgh style. I would recommend locals try it to see what they like, but if you're a tourist and want something Burgh-ish, go to Mineo's or Shelly Pie. The pluses of Aiellos: the crust was cooked nicely and crispy on the bottom, the sauce wasn't overwhelming, and the toppings all slid in place without sliding around. The toppings were symmetrical and well-distributed, and the pizza was cooked perfectly. The minus of Aiellos, to me, is that the pizza is much closer to NY-style than to Pgh-style. The crust is thin, the cheese doesn't blanket it, and there's shockingly little grease. To many, this would be a plus. But if I'm visiting and want a taste of home, I want my pizza to be lopsided and swimming in grease, which just isn't the Aiello's way. read more

Stopped in while window shopping in Squirrel Hill. I'd heard good things about the pizza and was pretty pleased with the chewiness of the crust. Staff were friendly too. This restaurant is cash only, so plan in advance. For one slice of pepperoni and one slice of cheese, it was $5.50. Price wasn't terrible, but the size of the slices wasn't large and so it feels a little steep comparatively. read more

I stumbled upon Aiello's Pizza while walking around Squirrel Hill and was able to try their pizza slices. The people were friendly and the space with clean with a person hand making the pizza in the corner. Their pizza slices are customizable and you can add whatever topping you want on each slice, which I really like. I got two slices of the cheese pizza and added pepperoni and onions. The texture of the pizza itself is a perfect mixture of crisp and soft, which I personally like a lot, but the pizza was bland and lacked flavor even with the pepperoni slices. Overall, this place was good for a quick snack with customizable toppings per slice, but I wish it had more flavor. read more

Aiello's Pizza - Pizza slice - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Fast food like pizza restaurant with a friendly staff. The fries were good and work well with ranch dressing. The pizza roll was ok but the inner gooey dough was great. The pizza was nice and crispy and extra salty because of the anchovies. Cash only! read more

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First time coming into Aiellos for a quick bite. Had no clue it was cash only. Staff was super rude to me when I didn't have cash and then when I said I didn't want to pull money out of the ATM with a crazy high transaction fee for a slice they got all defensive and shouted at me as I walked out. THIS PLACE IS NOT WORTH IT. read more

Well I'm glad I decided to give this pizza place a try Located right on Murray Ave parking can sometimes be a hassle over here. First the good They have real grape soda with cane sugar I like grape soda I like a grape soda with my pizza that's just me. I was excited about my slice of regular pizza Well this was a baby slice (why so small) Super thin crust not much of an edge /crust like a good pizza should have. It was crispy Almost tasted like a frozen pizza like from a supermarket very bland Maybe the pizza maker had an off day Cashier had trouble understanding me asking for one slice not 3 OR he knew the slice was small and to equal an average slice I would need 3. read more

Aiello's Pizza - I don't have big hands - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Great spot to get pizza in Squirrel Hill. Usually busy, but that's because they make great pies. Prices are decent, generous with toppings, served with a smile. Good pizza is here...some of the best in the 'burgh! read more

This was really really good food, they are a cash only business so be aware but they do let place an over the phone order. The chicken cutlet is a real chicken breast which I appreciated but I wish I ate the food fresh out of the oven the cheese got stiff. read more

Aiello's Pizza - Buffalo chicken hoagie - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Pretty good pizza! Tried a lot from this place to get a real taste of everything. Will definitely be back to try other menu items Tried an italian hoagie, pierogi pizza, and the stuffed meat pizza slice This place is cash only which was a bummer but oh well. Also I came here after a Delta eight purchase at Smoke Wizard so take this review with a grain of salt! Anyway, the pierogi pizza was unique and something i've wanted to try in Pittsburgh. I've tried pierogi pizza before in my college town. It was good, not as good as i've had but still tasty. The italian hoagie was great. Perfect. Bread was amazing too Stuffed pizza was the bomb!! I would come here again just for a slice or 2 of that. Also love their pizza crust. Place was nice and clean on the inside, and they also have a wide beer selection read more

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Today was the second time I have been to Aiello's. While the inside of the store is somewhat small, it's very comfortable in there. They have many selections of alcoholic drinks and soda. Despite the size, the inside is very clean, polished, and the workers are really attentive! They work quickly and their pizzas come out consistently delicious, piping hot, and irresistible. The price for a Large cheese pizza came to $23. In my opinion, this price is fair for the quality of ingredients they use. The sauce, the cheese, and the crust create such a unique pizza you cannot find anywhere else. Needless to say, Aiello's will always be a solid pizzeria to come back to. The taste will never get old! read more

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We all know the supposed pizza rivalry in Squirrel Hill (which is now spreading to the North Hills), but what everyone should know is that you can't go wrong either way. Aiello's pies have a nice crust and sweet sauce - with a decent amount of cheese, which I prefer. Price-wise, they are comparable with other similar styles in the region but being cash only continues to be a pain. read more

The only thing I don't like about this place is that it's cash only. Besides that, we have found our Friday night pizza spot. It's perfect for Pittsburgh. I'll note that in many of my reviews since Pittsburgh isn't necessarily a foodie city. The workers there were friendly and helpful. Ordering was easy eventhough I hate calling places (geriatric millenial quirk). A friend told me about this place and I'm so glad they did! read more

I love the food here. The service was good and I really feel welcome here. If your looking for a good bonding spot for friends and family this is the place for you. read more

Fantastic place with great food and fast service. Would definitely go there again. Pizza was the best

The pierogie pizza is so delicious I've ate here a few times and they quite honestly never really have disappointed. Continue to support your local pizza businesses. I will be back each and every time! read more

Aiello's Pizza - Pierogie Pizza is very filling but the best way to end a Pittsburgh trip with the family ! - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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This cash-only neighborhood pizza joint is your go-to for a satisfying fix of good pie. You can tell that it's super popular, as it's almost always popping on weekend nights or game days. We ordered a classic Margherita and a BBQ pizza, and we were not disappointed at all. The pickup wait time was on point, the ingredient proportions were just right, and the dough was perfectly cooked. While it may not be uniquely special enough for me to rave about to anyone, it's convenient, casual, just properly priced, and most importantly for pizza, it will always be there for anyone in the neighborhood looking to fill the empty stomachs of a large group (or a very hungry individual!). read more

Had a quick slice here the other night. Super affordable, I must say. $2 cheese pizza slice. Not huge like a nyc pizza, slice, but still good pricing. So the reason we stopped by is I was reading into the apparent local rivalry between this place and a very nearby place. So the other one had more of a bar scene going and a lively crowd, so we actually dined-in there first and then had to come here to compete the taste test. So the winner? I mean, I would say both pizzas are about equal. Nice crispy crust, and all. The thing I'll also add is the pizza sauce at both places was quite sweet. Much sweeter than what I'm used to, and so that's what gives me pause. I'm sure it's a regional thing and that's just how they like it in the Burgh, but it was kinda meh for me. read more

Cash only place. Came in this classic Pittsburgh staple on a Saturday and grabbed a beer while I waited on my pizza. I also really couldn't resist ordering a slice of white pizza while I waited. The slices looked too enticing! This pie is among the best I've had in Pittsburgh or ever. I can see why it is consistently ranked among the best places in this region. This is a fairly busy place as there were many patrons coming and going as we waited on our pizza. I know I will be craving this pizza soon enough. read more

So I grew up in Massachusetts where bar pies rule. Thin, well done, great cheese and toppings. I haven't found it here in Pittsburgh yet but this pie is amazing. Cash only, limited seating but great vibe. You can watch them create your pie and enjoy a conversation with staff about the Steelers. I order thin pepperoni and sausage. Insanely great! Love this place and go as much as I can. Cannot recommend more! read more

Absolutely loved the pizza on our last visit, so wanted to stop by again. We got a red pie last time, so we chose to try a pizza with white sauce. We wanted to get a medium Mediterranean, but we're told that the gourmets only come in small or large, so we opted for the large. We also picked up a pepperoni roll and a slice of stuffed pizza. * Mediterranean: vegetarian pizza, with tomatoes, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, ricotta, and more that I'm sure I'm missing. Very mild flavor. Didn't love it, not sure if it was bc of the white sauce or if I wasn't a huge fan of the toppings, but I'll be getting a red pizza again next time. Did taste better cold!!! * Pepperoni roll: they ask if you want a (heavy) drizzle of garlic butter, and we said yes of course. Not bad, could have had more pepperoni inside. Nothing out of this world, won't be getting again. * Stuffed pizza slice: red sauce with pepperoni, sausage, meatballs under the cheese topping. This was great, enjoyed this slice much more than the Mediterranean. Pricier than the other slices, though! Overall, a bit disappointed by our picks from this visit, but the fresh dough of the pizza is so delicious, I'll definitely be back!! read more

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Love it. One of the world's best. try the sausage. newly renovated building had a bar read more

Aiello's Pizza - Yum yum sauce is full of flavor - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I usually order from the other pizza place nextdoor but thought I'd give Aiello's a try this time. I got a custom calzone with chicken, ricotta, mushrooms, broccoli and mozzarella cheese. The crust was delicious, the portion size was great and they nailed the time estimate as well. Now I have a connundrum next time I want pizza in squirrel hill! read more

Aiello's Pizza - Large Calzone! - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

An Italian specialty located Squirrel Hill, a neighborhood of Pittbsurgh, PA - this pizza is surely one that stands up to the competition on the street. We really liked this spot because it hit everything you wanted in a delicious, take home pizza. This spot is cash only. * Sweet Sauce * Pizza was Hot when we got home (20 minute drive) * Plenty of Cheese * Plenty of Delicious Meat (Pep & Sausage) LGBTQIA friendly but no visibly flags. Enjoy! read more

Aiello's Pizza - Delicious Pepperoni & Sausage - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Awesome pizza block. aiello's is right there with Mineo's and plain slices are only $1. They have a back bar with extensive craft beers on tap and six packs as well. read more

Aiello's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hate that it's cash only, love that they have slices out and ready to heat up for when you're in a hurry.

Pizza is meh at best. Overpriced for sure. Cuts are small. A small pizza with toppings.. $30?? BTW, toppings were sparse. Definitely not good enough to justify the price. $75 for 2 small and 1 large pizza ( one pizza was plain). I expected some pretty special pie. Didn't happen and won't happen again. read more

I decided to try this place out because I have never been. I was warmly greeted by the staff, which was a plus. The restaurant was well lit and clean which I appreciated. I ordered two slices of pepperoni pizza to go. The pizza was OK. The sauce is a little on the sweet side for me and there wasn't enough cheese. The pepperoni selection that they had was a little strange.... I prefer smaller pepperoni pieces. The slices of pizza themselves were a little small. The crust was not flavorful. I wouldn't mind coming back here in a pinch, but it's not going to be my go l-to. read more

Aiello's Pizza - Pepperoni pizza - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Great pizza and highly recommend the steak sub.The beef is fire, and they put a ton of cheese on it and this awesome tangy sauce.. all on a Mancini's hoagie roll... it's so good. Staff is friendly and create a very welcoming atmosphere :) read more

Every and any time I go to Aiello's it's always good!! The Veggie or pizza rolls and the Margarita pizza are my favorite!!