Sunday afternoon meal Seated quickly greeted by server and drink order taken and received very quickly! Ordered off the dinner menu Chicken Parm was off the charts great, sauce perfect. Meatloaf platter serious bang for the buck and flavor was awesome. Hot bread was wonderful to put the cherry on top. read more

The restaurant is very clean. The staff was professional and friendly. The food was prepared well but of average quality. If I had one issue was the temperature. My party of 6 froze through our meal to the point of shakes and numb fingers. It was difficult to have any conversation with the volume of conversations. That's might be because it's popular or the acoustics. They were busy but not packed out. read more

Al's Cafe was lovely! The food was very good, and the portion size was huge that I had leftovers! Service was okay, but it definitely had a fun vibe and I would love to go and sit at the bar one day! read more

Al's Cafe - Side alfredo sauce with angelhair - Italian Near Me - Bethel Park, Pennsylvania

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Food was good service good I felt mine was a bit salty however but still good onion soup was amazing wanted to come back with my family but my daughter has celiac and sadly the options are few and far in between I do understand why but would be great to have real options for her read more

I was in the area again and came back since I liked it so much. Service again was very good. This time I tried the meatball sandwich with fries. Everything was excellent! The meatballs were yummy as was the sauce. I'm not a huge French fry fan, but these were good. read more

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My family and I came to Al's for our first time recently, and we enjoyed our meal there. We were truly impressed by the decor and ambiance of the place. We loved the rustic wood and overall design. Food wise, things were a bit pricey, but portions and quality were good. For our lunches, an eggplant parm which was very good, some spaghetti and a few rounds of steak hoagies. Everyone enjoyed their food. We would definitely go back--we would just be a little more conscientious about what we order. (Caution--make sure you look at the prices of your drinks. 3.50 something for an ice tea adds up fast for a family of five when you're not expecting that!) Service was great, too. As I said, though, we would definitely go back to try some of their other items. They had a pretty impressive menu. read more

Al's Cafe - Eggplant parm - Italian Near Me - Bethel Park, Pennsylvania

We live near Al's. It's a nice little neighborhood spot. The menu is vast, the food is average but it's reliable and nice to have something close. read more

Great food, good prices and excellent service Ate there twice a week ago and had equal service read more

Al's was our back up for the night, when our initial place had a 2 hour wait and we were HUNGRY. At Al's we were seated right away, they were busy but it was nothing crazy. Our server was very nice and gave us the time we needed to look over their menu. There were so many things that sounded good that it took is some time to make a decision. As an app we got the fried zucchini. They were some large planks and pretty good. Whenever I get a chance to eat some pasta I do it and Al's gave me that opportunity. For my main I got their Shrimp tortellini. It had spinach, portabella mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes, and cheese filled tortellini with grilled chicken or shrimp in a roasted garlic cream sauce. Loved all the veggies, especially the portabella mushrooms and sun dried tomatoes. The sauce had the perfect amount of garlic. I even had enough for a small box of leftovers. It came with a salad and its been so long since I've had a nice fresh salad from a restaurant. read more

Al's Cafe - fried zucchini - Italian Near Me - Bethel Park, Pennsylvania

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The crowd has grown over the last decade and I see why. Th food prices are about 20% below market value with no shortcomings. The service is always good me food is consistently excellent. read more

I was so disappointed with my dinner at Al's Café tonight. I had been looking forward to our monthly get-together with 10 friends and even bragged about how great their spinach salad usually is. Unfortunately, what I was served was extremely underwhelming: a large pile of plain spinach, half of a hard-boiled egg, two tiny slivers of onion, a few mushrooms, and very stale croutons. It was so bland that I couldn't finish it. I politely asked the waitress for a box and if it would be possible to have a little more onion and another egg, since the salad seemed so bare. She said she would have to check with her manager. When the manager came over, instead of listening, he told me I was wrong about what was on my plate, claimed he saw it leave the kitchen with "more," and essentially laughed at me while suggesting I was lying. I wasn't asking for anything free or off the bill--just for the salad to match the quality I've come to expect, and what I was clearly paying for. To make matters worse, one of my friends at the table ordered a side salad and it actually had more toppings and a full egg, unlike the so-called entrée spinach salad I ordered. This experience left me not only disappointed but embarrassed, since I had recommended this place to my friends. The way the manager handled the situation was rude and dismissive. If I could give zero stats I would. I won't be back! read more

We went here for my son's and daughter-in-laws rehearsal dinner 10/3/25....It was kind of a last-minute decision because there were no decisions being made at the last minute, so one of his groomsmen suggested this place, his girlfriend worked there. I was pleasantly surprised to say the least, the place looks very small from the outside and it's actually pretty big. Now let's get to the food. The food was phenomenal. I got the chicken Romano, which is my go to pretty much everywhere we go and that was fantastic. It came in a lemon sauce and I loved it. The restaurant inside was beautifully rustic looking but very pretty. The server, she was fantastic. We had another server too, but I don't remember her name. Mariah was one of the servers. There was a huge group of us so there had to be two servers. For the amount of people we had the food came out pretty quickly. You have to expect to wait with a minimum of 23 people so yeah it wasn't bad. I didn't hear any complaints from anybody about the food. I'm very glad that we decided to go there, that is going to probably be our go to place from this point on when we decide to go out to dinner. Thank you so much for the very pleasant experience that we had. read more

The food was very good Eggplant parmigiana and seafood Alfredo also good. Wife liked apple martini. The server very knowledgeable on the menu and drinks. Will be back! read more

I have heard many good things about Al's Cafe but didn't have the chance to visit it until yesterday. I went for lunch with my Mother and youngest kid. We were seated right away. They have a lot of seating areas. There seemed to be quite a bit of people there for lunch but the wait time for ordering and food arrival was good. We both ordered wraps. I ordered the buffalo chicken wrap and it was by far the best I have had. They had rice in it! Soo yummy. Also the actual wrap was a jalapeño cheese wrap and that took it up a notch also. Then the fries were awesome also. My mother got the steak wrap and that was equally as interesting and tasty. They had coleslaw in it. It was definitely messier to eat but still so good. I look forward to coming back and trying another item off the menu. There were some salads I would like to try and also a burger. Pricing was a little more pricey for a lunch than other places but only by a couple dollars and I definitely think it was worth it by the taste of our food. read more

Al's Cafe - Steak wrap Coleslaw and French fries in it - Italian Near Me - Bethel Park, Pennsylvania

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Al's cafe is family owned, and has been around for quite some time. When you walk through the doors, it's like you're in a rustic cabin. Tall ceilings, cabin walls, fireplaces, mounted animals on the wall - very rustic, and very clean and well maintained. It has been YEARS, and I mean YEARS since I've been here - although we pass it pretty much weekly. We stopped in on New Year's Eve, because we noticed it was open when we drove by. The menu is giant, and there is nothing sandwich or entree wise for less than $15. There is an insert in the menu that states their menu prices have surged due to recent cost increases. My husband and I both agreed everything was good, just overpriced. read more

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This place reminds me of old supper clubs back in the UP of Wisconsin and Michigan All slate rock, weird 60'/early 70's art, deer heads, fish mounted, fireplace and etc. This place is really large and I am sure you can rent it out for a party and etc. This place is old Skool. We went for lunch, my Dad got the Tossed Salad with Soup. (With both of our meals we got the tossed salad) What was nice the salad was crisp with different mixed greens, grape tomatoes, cucumbers and red onion I could have done with out the slightly stale croutons. A nice touch was that it was put into a cold bowl and dressing was on the side. I'll be frank I prefer that. He also got the Wedding Soup, looked homemade but he said it was a bit salty. I got the Meatloaf (sorry no photos) and it came with salad and mashed potatoes. The meatloaf was tasty but the presentation was poor. Why everything was covered in brown gravy and I mean everything. The only touch of color was a few sprigs for flat leaf parsley. It was just so brown. Also slightly salty but in a good way. We did not get dessert Our server was pleasant enough as was the host who seated us. I give this place outta 5 stars 3.5 I get it it's been around for a long time, I love the kitch but TV's everywhere in the joint. I feel you might wanna talk to your dinner companion's it maybe it's just me. This type of place could really shine with a slight freshening up and a paired down menu. I get the feeling this place caters to older folks and big parties. I know I'm not from here but I have family who still live here. You might like it, but it's unfortunately not a place I'd be fast to recommend. They have there own private parking lot. read more

Al's Cafe - Italian Near Me - Bethel Park, Pennsylvania

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This ended up being an expensive place to grab lunch. We stopped here for a late lunch since we were in the area and found out Al's likely had a pinball machine. It looked like a small place from outside, but the interior was actually HUGE and very spacious. There are large dining areas as well as a bar and two small game rooms. (They do have a pinball machine in one of them.) It generally has a "fraternal order club" type atmosphere. The prices were higher than we expected, but we chose our selections and ordered. After getting our food, we heard someone at another table ask for a lunch menu, and the server said she'd get one for them. So, if you are eating at lunch time, ask for a lunch menu! I don't know the prices/portions of those, but they would likely be more appropriate. Throughout our visit, our server was disinterested, maybe distracted. It appeared to have started when we ordered waters, but that could have been a coincidence. Maybe it was the sight of a kid, although the place does feel family-friendly. In any case, she definitely wasn't thrilled to have us at her table, but she also wasn't rude. Our food was prepared quickly, and was just okay. The pasta and sauce tasted store-bought, but they were cooked Al Dente. The meals were served with needed, though also not very flavorful, Parmesan cheese. The spaghetti was served with a spoon -- to help with spinning the noodles onto a fork, I'm presuming. The menu items we selected didn't end up being anything special, and didn't warrant the prices. The salt shaker on our table had been neglected. I needed to add some flavor to my marinara sauce, and shook it over my food without checking it. No salt dispensed. So, I took a look and it was a bit gross. I then proceeded to remove the lid and use a table napkin to clean the clogged salt. I also buffed the tops of the shakers with a clean napkin. I think it helped, but I may start carrying salt packets with me to restaurants since this reminded me shakers are often overlooked. Overall, Al's Cafe was an okay place to eat. We likely won't return, but I wouldn't warn people away from it. read more

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I was originally patron of this restaurant in the late 80s and early 90s as a child. Sadly, the decor and food have not been updated (at all) since that time period. There was a thick layer of dust on all of the fake plants. The menu is overpriced and the quality of food is sub par for the price. Nostalgia is not enough to keep my business. read more

I had prime rib and it was so tender. Service was good considering they were really busy. read more

We used to go there about 1 time per week. Food quality has gone down significantly. Seems like most things are taken out of a freezer box & heated up. read more

I've been coming to Al's for quite some time and I've never been disappointed. Their menu is huge and so are the portions. I've tried several different things on the menu and have enjoyed them all. During my most recent visit I ordered the Buffalo Chicken Wrap and it was great as usual. I literally eat this meal twice every time I order it. Yes, portions are that big! My parents always order the Chicken Napoleon and always rave about how good it is. It's a big hit. If you somehow have room left for dessert go for it. They always have a nice variety to choose from, and of course, they're delicious. If you get the chance, check this place out, but be sure to have an empty stomach! read more

Al's Cafe - Buffalo Chicken Wrap - Italian Near Me - Bethel Park, Pennsylvania

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absolute worst experience . waitress disappeared for 40 minutes . took 1 hour to get food . no silverware . food was cold and foul . ordered medium steak got well done . Daquiri has such huge chunks had to use a spoon and spit the ice out . takeout food was chicken and fries came with cocktail sauce . ordered Ranch ? went to the hostess as I was leaving got a tiny ranch for an adult chicken meal . thrilled . can't wait to get home and find out it's fish not chicken . read more

Quick service, very good food on a busy weekend . Enjoyed fish and chips weekend special, generous portions

Food and service are always exceptional! Wait staff are all very friendly. Never had a bad meal there.

Always nice to go back here. Great service and lots of food choices. Chicken parm sandwich was good and the salad was very fresh.

My mom and I ate here for the first time last week. I had the meatloaf platter which came with corn and mashed potatoes. The platter had 2 thick slices of meatloaf. We also had potato skins as an appetizer. You get 5 halves of potatoes. Everything was very good. My mom had a BLT which had lots of bacon on it. We enjoyed the food very much. The wait staff were nice and did good. read more

Al's Cafe - Meatloaf Platter - Italian Near Me - Bethel Park, Pennsylvania

Great food and atmosphere!! Fish sandwiches are top notch... Club sandwich and the Jakes Boom Boom shrimp are to die for!! Wicked fast service as well!! read more

A charming little place with a wide variety of options and a perfect location for a large group. Great service (B)

The food sucks... well over 100 menu options and it shows.. this restaraunt has so much potential. Maybe reduce the size of your 100+ menu items and try making something decent. Draft list small. Cocktail selection weak. Do better please... thanks read more

Date night! Made a reservation for 5:00 o'clock, were seated immediately. We really like this restaurant it's always clean the staff is very helpful and the food is amazing. Try it you'll like it read more

We had our bookclub Christmas party there. Everything was great. Our service was fast and efficient. 18 people with all separate checks! Good was delicious. Can't wait to come back. read more

Al's Cafe - Italian Near Me - Bethel Park, Pennsylvania

The food, service and the decor is all pleasing. Can have all age groups come to enjoy this restaurant. The price is decent too!

I FOUND A RAT IN MY FOOD... and the waiter was insanely rude, and it was NOT calm, and there was a bunch of noise.

Cozy atmosphere, good food, great selections...what more could you ask for? We had a pleasant waitress, however she interrupted our conversation three times more than necessary. I was visiting for the day, so we had lots to catch up on, or it wouldn't have mattered. I am impressed by the menu, but even more by the sight of the hostess carefully sanitizing each used menu! I never thought about it, but what an important job that is to keep germs from spreading. We both chose the prime rib sandwich, cooked medium. The fries were crispy and delicious. Excellent choice for a leisurely lunch. read more

Disclaimer. I only had the nachos. Because after we had the appetizer, there was no way I was going to order anything else. They have raised their prices due to the current economy. (a note added to the menu, their words) and when a small independent business needs to increase prices to function, I support that; if in fact what product they produce is indeed worth the price. I can't even describe what these nachos were like. I have been to dive bars I have been to kids baseball games I have been to amusement parks, I have never in my life tasted nor have seen a cheese that was like melted plastic and chicken that seem to be drier than a rice cake. It was almost surreal how bizarrely horrible. I just can't even bring myself to go back to try anything else. read more

Hands down our favorite restaurant, so kid friendly and spacious, the fries are amazing, never had bad service or food there!

Great menu and food. Think of Al's as a favorite neighborhood gathering spot. Service is good and some how fun. Place feels like you have been there before and will be there again. read more

Food is excellent, atmosphere is nice, good service. Love this place!! Great for parties, get togethers with friends and just a nice quiet dinner. read more

I have been here three times for a beer and a sandwich. One time with a friend once with a group of approx 80 and another time alone . I observed a mostly 50 plus crowd. People were friendly they spoke to me like I was a regular and included me immediately in their conversation ( very nice )when I visited alone . Sandwiches good atmosphere ok but needs an update. When I went to the group meeting the appetizers ( to be fair all ordered by the group ) looked like they were prescribed by a cardiologist looking for new customers but as I mentioned earlier the sandwich I had was good . A solid three stars . read more

Great place. Always good food and an enjoyable time. Dining room and bar both have great respective atmosphere.