Revisited yesterday and was not disappointed. Service was impeccable as usual and the Campanelle remains my favorite pasta. So simple yet tasty with the cheese and bacon additions. Especially like the alcove seating at the left rear. Much quieter and a bit less busy with restaurant traffic. It's so easy to get to the restaurant as well. Easy entrance to parking area at traffic light exiting route 28. Big Burrito has many different offerings. All are very good and Alta Via is definitely destination dining. read more

I went here for a work lunch. The service was friendly and fast. The restaurant itself is absolutely gorgeous! Parking was a pain but we all managed. The food was incredible! Several appetizers were ordered as well as share plates as we were a large party. I loved the bread, the burrata was cooked perfectly, the chicken parm was crisp and flavorful. I ordered a pomegranate margarita - strong with lots of fruity goodness! For my entree, I got the ravioli - butternut squash with a brown sugar sauce and hazelnuts. I will dream of it for the rest of my life; they were so good! I'm already planning to go back! read more

Really cute spot in Fox Chapel! I liked the pasta and how they have half portions. They have a great cocktail menu and a mocktail menu which was nice. I love the focaccia and butter/oil they have at the start. Our server was super nice and also gave us more bread. Mocktails were really good! It was fun to have a slow dinner. The space is nice and the vibe is inviting. Cool spot for a girls night! read more

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It was a cold and snowy night, and I decided that I needed a good dinner so I went to Alta Via in foxchapel and got my usual Apperol spritz, tuna tartare, crispy brussels sprouts w/lemon and Parmesan cheese, and linguine with lump crab meat/pine nuts. It hit the spot and I have enough left over for another meal read more

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Alta Via Ristorante has two locations--this one in Fox Chapel and another one in Market Square. This restaurant has an upscale-casual atmosphere and is open for lunch and dinner. The menu lists foods such as eggs benedict, pancakes, salads, brussels sprouts, sandwiches, pastas, meatballs, mussels, tuna tartare, salmon, chicken, veal, steaks, tiramisu, etcetera. The bar offers many wines, cocktails, beers, non-alcoholic beverages, and more. My husband and I ate one dinner here. We arrived at 4:10 PM when the restaurant had very few other customers, but our wait times for our foods were long. We ended up leaving over 1.5 hours later. Our waiter did speak very nicely with us. Here are my ratings for what we ate: Complimentary bread - 4 stars - I liked the slices of bread, but sometimes they and their butter were too salty. Beet Salad - 4.5 stars - My appetizer was an arugula salad with roasted beets, ricotta salata, orange vinaigrette, and almonds. These ingredients were fresh and tasted very good. Forest Mushrooms - 4 stars - My husband ordered these mushrooms to eat with his steak, but they were brought out as an appetizer so got cold. The oyster, shiitake, and cremini mushrooms had a nice flavor of herbs. Tagliatelle - 4.5 stars - The tagliatelle noodles were cooked well and were mixed with large chunks of lobster, cream, spinach, sundried tomatoes, and focaccia bread crumbs. I really liked this entree. Steak Fiorentina - 4.5 stars - An 8-ounce filet mignon was cooked medium-rare as requested, and it tasted delicious. The side potatoes tasted alright. Olive-oil Cake - 4.5 stars - A large slice of olive-oil cake was topped with some marmellata fruit jam and mascarpone cheese. Strawberry-mint Margarita - 3 stars - My alcoholic beverage was a margarita that contained tequila, strawberry, mint, lime, etcetera. I did not taste much strawberry, so I drank only a little of this beverage. This meal cost $162 plus a tip. I am interested in returning and trying more foods. read more

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Trendy bustling atmosphere. Delish food and menu selections. Bar stop first w martini n knob creek and dinner seating promptly at our reser time. Victoria did a great job too. Branzino for me, filet for my guy! Caesar's salad. Stuffed banana peppers. My dad's stuffed hot peppers were the best and we are used to peppers a tad softer but was still very tasty. Tagliatelle with lobster small plate pasta was delish. Espresso for us with amazing sfogliatelle w a candle topped it off perfectly! Our first time there and will be back! Leftovers to go! read more

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We came with a large group, so service was a bit slow, but the waiter was kind and attentive while we waited for our food. I got the chicken parm sandwich and it was one of the best I've ever had! Will definitely be back next time I visit the east coast. read more

Stopped by for dinner as the place had good reviews. Located in a strip Mall w ample parking. Friendly welcoming staff w lovely ambience. Clean bathrooms. We tried the eggplant special, fritto Misto n warm ricotta toast. Eggplant was v good w goat cheese, arugula n balsamic glaze. The fritto misto was good too . Warm ricotta toast was good n something different that I've never had before. Had the chicken parm, lumache and fusilli . The house made pastas were good. I ordered half portion of lumache n it was a lot . The fusilli was v tasty n spicy. There was LO for lunch today. We topped it all w olive oil cake, crepe brûlée n gelato. Olive oil cake tasted really good but didn't taste olive oil. Cane w a raspberry compote which was a good pairing for that. And w vanilla gelato was good. All in all a good dinner. Tx u . Will certainly come back again . read more

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Excellent pasta and service. I've been here more than once and the service has been consistently good. On one occasion our pasta was a bit too al dente. More like uncooked and I prefer my pasta al dente too. We just ate the pasta because the flavors were still good. We only commented on the pasta because our server asked. But the manager did comp our meal even if we did not ask for that to happen. I will continue to be a returning customer. The food is excellent and I believe the incident was a one time thing. Highly recommend for a great experience and great flavors! The complimentary bread and salted butter is amazing! read more

Alta Via - Italian Near Me - Blawnox, Pennsylvania

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We always have the best experience at Alta Via. Service is always excellent and food is always exceptional. This time we chose to visit for lunch. They had a nice selection of lunch and drink options. Gary was super friendly and even offered free desserts for my birthday. read more

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We went for my dad birthday. We loved everything we got. I got the fusilli with grilled chicken, it was very good. Not pictured was my dad meal, he got the branzino and said it was good. I will be going back because I need to try more of the menu. Our waiter was great. Gave recommendations and checked on us. And he was just very nice. We had an early reservation. It isn't fully necessary but I would recommend just to be safe. read more

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Used to go here and enjoy their food and atmosphere. Sadly, place has gone downhill. Ordered Pasta Carbonara. Unbelievably salty. Could barely touch the night I was there and had taken home to see if I could remedy. Also order Brussel Sprouts. Delicious. Asked for left over to also go home. Nothing in box when I got home. Drinks were good as were appetizers, but main entree was inedible. While wait staff was nice, not once did they ask how I like meal. Maybe they knew the pasta carbonara was inedible. Meal, appetizers and drinks cost $175 with tip. Not going back anytime soon. Bummer because they're local. read more

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I've been going to Alta Via since it opened. It used to have a "wow" factor but it seems it has lost its luster over the years. I've had many dishes and specials over the years, usually opting for a little gem salad, fish, or pasta. Everything now is good but not great like it used to be. With pricing a lot higher than previously, I'm not sure I'll go back as often as I used to. The atmosphere and service is still excellent, however so I'm keeping my review at 4 stars. read more

One of my favorite Italian spots in Pittsburgh. Cozy atmosphere, accommodating staff, and the best beef short rib pappardelle i've ever had. Recently opened a new location is Market Square but I think this one is better. read more

Alta Via - short rib pappardelle - Italian Near Me - Blawnox, Pennsylvania

Honestly not overly impressed. The atmosphere was nice, and the hostess was nice. The food and bar is VERY overpriced. Dinner for two with 2 drinks will be $100. Some honest feedback. The waitress doesn't need to tell me the kitchen prefers that we put the entire order in at the same time; meaning appetizers and dinner at the same time. Frankly for the amount I'm spending on pasta, I really don't give a crap what the kitchen would prefer. Secondly, every restaurant on earth that serves chicken parm serves it with pasta. How do you not serve pasta with chicken parm? How about instead of telling me how the kitchen would prefer me to order, tell me the chicken parm doesn't come with pasta, but we can add a side. Honestly, I won't be back anytime soon. read more

Enjoyed eating at the bar. Service was good. Bar was busy. We split the burrata that came with sweet roasted peppers, a great way to start. We tried a couple of the pastas which were very tasty and cooked nicely, Al dente. The rigatoni with drill garlic was very flavorful. The spaghetti was a big hit too. read more

Our server was very friendly and attentive. She recommended the scallop dish and it was delicious. Very flavorful and fresh. The bread was also yummy and such a nice touch. We will definitely be returning. read more

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The food is delicious and when you sit in the restaurant, you get amazing service I do not recommend sitting at the bar. The bartenders aren't very attentive so while you get the same quality of food, you don't get the same quality of service. There's a bartender that doesn't even acknowledge. You're pretty much a customer that I think he's a long-term employee. read more

It's been a special occasion destination for friends and family. Wonderful staff help celebrate milestone birthdays. They were especially accommodating for those with disabilities. We really appreciated their attentiveness. The menu features many Italian specialties and favorites. Salads were fresh and portions were generous. Everyone enjoyed their entrees and loved the desert selections, (pistachio gelato)! read more

Alta Via never disappoints. The service was great and the food is exceptional. We always have to try out a few of their appetizers. Their warm ricotta toast with fig was delicious. I am a big cocktail drinker so had to get a few of their rotating cocktails. The ambience is welcoming and dimly lit. Perfect for a date night or dinner with friends. read more

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Great atmosphere and spotless interior! We were seated right away and our waitress was awesome! I ordered the 8 oz filet medium rare, came out cooked to PERFECTION (photo does not do it justice)! Demi-glaze was delicious and the potatoes were the right amount of crisp!! My only complaint was that the service was a tad slow. We waited about an hour for our meals to come out, but it was still worth it read more

Alta Via - Italian Near Me - Blawnox, Pennsylvania

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Always hits the spot! Their cesar salad is nice and cold and crisp just the way I like it. Their house made bread is amazing!! Service is friendly and so quick. A go to. Also, the inside is so cute! read more

Alta Via - Italian Near Me - Blawnox, Pennsylvania

We went for Valentine's day dinner and it was a lovely experience! The ambiance felt very homey and comfortable but also intimate and romantic, and the wait staff were very attentive and friendly. We felt well taken care of the whole night. I love ricotta on toast, so ofc we ordered the warm ricotta on toast dish. It was spectacular!! It was topped with arugula and fresh pear/apple and such an unexpected flavor profile. We also shared pasta and the Florentine Steak. Both were very yummy. All in all, a wonderful experience! They also had a Valentine's Day special menu explaining the significance/history of the day which I thought was really cute. read more

Alta Via - Bone-in Strip Steak Florentine - Italian Near Me - Blawnox, Pennsylvania

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Our server was Edward and he was the best. I kept telling him "I think this is what food is supposed to taste like"...meaning, what have i been eating up to this point. Food was amazing. The blueberry Negroni we had was the best and i couldnt get the Ceasar salad in me fast enough it was so good. My wife loved her butternut squash ravioli and i loved my rigotoni. Thank you Alta Via for a great first visit. We will be back. read more

Went for lunch during the week. Staff was super attentive and food was delicious. I found the food to taste the same as the Market Square restaurant which i appreciated. read more

I visited this weekend with a group of 8. While the food itself was decent, the service and atmosphere made for a frustrating evening. The friction started early. I had to call to secure a reservation and was told a credit card is required for parties over 6. That is fine, but it would be helpful if they posted that policy online to save everyone time. During that call, I specifically asked if we could arrive early for drinks at the bar and was invited to do so. When my wife and I arrived, our friends were already there. Since there were no seats next to them, we stood behind their chairs to chat. We were immediately told this is a "non-standing bar" and were forced to find seats elsewhere. Essentially, they wanted us to sit separately from our group and wave at them across the room. If I had known about this rigid policy, I never would have arrived early. The Service The service was cold. We never learned our server's name (Gary) until the bill arrived. He acted as if simple requests, like ordering another glass of wine, were a massive burden. The food was the biggest letdown regarding value. The meatballs were fantastic, but the guidance I received on the main course was terrible. I asked about the size of the Seafood Arrabbiata and was told it was "huge"--enough for two people. Based on that, I skipped other courses. When it arrived, it was a small portion with no pasta (which I assumed it came with, but that's on me). Because I relied on the server's advice, I ended up leaving an Italian restaurant hungry--a first for me. To top it off, half the dessert menu is gelato, and they were completely out of it. When we finished, the staff aggressively cleared the table--even taking our water carafes--while we finished our drinks. We wanted another round, but the server disappeared. Given the "unwelcome" vibe at the bar, we decided to leave and went to a Mexican restaurant around the corner, where they were happy to serve us. Verdict The atmosphere is best described as snooty and the prices are too high for the experience provided. There are too many great options in the area to deal with this. Wont be back plenty of others to choose from. read more

Horrible experience.... Pasta I ordered was very undercooked. The waiter (Gary) was very rude after I sent my pasta back. I will not return.

Alta Via never disappoints. Every visit has been excellent, from the great service to the inviting atmosphere. The house made pastas are absolutely delicious, always fresh, and full of flavor. They also have a fantastic selection of wines that pair nice with the menu. Seating at the bar is a great option when tables aren't available, the service is just as enjoyable. Always a great night (or lunch) out, priced right and one of my go to favorites. I recommend the olive appetizer. read more

We stopped in at Alta Via for a bite on a road trip and all I can say is wow, what a treat! We started out with the burrata appetizer and split a beet salad. Burrata app: cheese tasted super fresh, arugula salad on the side was a nice touch. The prosciutto was sliced rather thickly for my taste but it didnt bother me too much. Beet salad: Orange vinaigrette was very tasty with the beets and the chopped toasted almonds gave the salad some nice texture. **Bonus points for the free focaccia bread!! Lots of places charge you for bread now so that was a solid plus.** For our entrees we got the Lumache and Fusilli. Let me say the fusilli was out of sight!! Super creamy and velvety smooth sauce with al dente pasta. 10/10. Bf got the lumache which he said was tasty. We skipped dessert and drinks this time around. All in all a great experience but a couple notes about service: our waiter was very nice but we felt like service was a little slow. The meal took kind of a while to come out and while we werent in a rush, we didn't expect to be here for an hour and a half. I didnt dock a star because the food was good enough that I didnt really care but maybe don't come here if you're in a super big hurry. read more

Alta Via - Fusilli - Italian Near Me - Blawnox, Pennsylvania

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Go hungry. Be ready to be satisfied!! Food is Fabulous. If you are watching your Pennie's to get the most. The small pastas are plenty. We like sitting in the bar area especially for Sunday brunch. I can't remember the bartender but, he is great ( thinking Michael or Lee is his name?! Glasses) read more

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Really great experience at Alta Via and it started with our server ( I wish I could remember his name)! He was incredibly attentive and friendly, and went over the menu for us because we hadn't been there before. My husband got a gin cocktail and enjoyed it. The house made focaccia bread was to die for! We started with the scallop appetizer and it was very good. I wish there were more scallops! I had the mafalfini pasta dish and it was incredible. I will say it is heavy so I'm glad I got the small portion. The sauce is great for dipping your focaccia in! My husband had the bucatini and really liked it. We ended with the chocolate torta caprese and it was super chocolatey and delicious! Overall, great date night spot!! read more

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This our 3rd time at Alta Via and this visit was the only time we had any issues. First let me say that our server Matt was wonderful throughout the meal. Very attentive. We called about 1.5 hrs before our reservation to specifically tell them we were celebrating our son's birthday (23). Our apps of the meatballs and Brussel sprouts were absolutely delicious. The salmon and pasta sides were wonderful. The problem came with the chicken parm that my husband and son ordered. My husband had had the chicken parm a year ago and it was delicious. Both of the chicken cutlets were undercooked and pink at the thickest part. The table next to us complained of the exact same thing with their chicken parm. The manager came over and told us that it had to do with the way it is prepared via a brine. Regardless, seeing pink in chicken is never good-very off putting. They did take the chic parm off the bill which we expected. The other thing that was disappointing is no recognition of our son's birthday. I say this because a year earlier we went for our anniversary and they brought us a large tiramisu with a candle so I thought for a birthday they would have done something similar. There was no mention at all of the birthday. Unfortunately we will think twice before coming back with so many other great eating options in the city. read more

Maybe we just went on an off night but not a great experience. Service was very slow. Appetizers were OK but greens and beans were not good. Bread is very good. Waited a very long time for the 4 of us to get main entrees. 3 of the 4 pastas were cold and had to send back and another long wait. Food was good though but mine just came back just barely warm and not hot food. The restaurant is pretty and has a medium loud atmosphere but the music they play is very loud and very annoying. Prices are not cheap but I think they would have good food if heated. read more

Took my family here for a birthday dinner on 6/13. My wife and I have gone here on special occasions and have nothing but great service and food. This was a different experience than the others. Our Server Gregg was horrible and inattentive. He didn't even know what VEGAN was which was disappointing based on previous great Vegan dishes there. But was really the kicker was to watch family after family come in after us and leave way before we even got our dinner to our table. It was a disappointing visit compared to the previous. My wife's vegan meal was not very good. The rest of the party's food was delicious. We will go back as a couple and ask not to have Gregg since he did not add anything positive to the dining experience. read more

Stopped here for belated birthday lunch. Has a beautiful upscale look to the place. Had lunch reservations and our waiter saw to it all our needs were met. Had complimentary focaccia bread with sea salt, olive oil, and butter. Enjoyed the crab cake sandwich with fries. There were plenty for make a meal. Daughter had burger and fries which she was thoroughly delighted with. Son had vegan bolanaise pasta. He let me sample it. It's good but it did have a bit of a kick to it. Pasta comes in two sizes if you are ordering. Am very happy had finally had the opportunity to check Alta Via out. I loved their pizza shop so I knew I wouldn't be disappointed here. Looking forward to returning to try out their other pastas. read more

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This review is for their new restaurant downtown at Market Square. One word: Beautiful I love the layout and decor with ample amount of seating both indoor and outdoor. There's comfy couch chairs just to the entrance by the bar area where we sat that was just perfect. They also have a wide array of wine selections as well. This is definitely our new date night spot. Oh and the food! Amazing. Do try the meatballs! They're chef's ‍ kiss read more

Alta Vía was delicious! I loved the ambiance and all of the staff were so friendly and welcoming. The drinks were so good and the pastas were fresh and flavorful. I didn't love the calamari but the rock shrimp was great. The fresh focaccia for the table was warm and tasty. Can't wait to come back and try more dishes and get dessert. read more

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FOOD - quite yummy except some misses. we all did 2 half portions so we could try different things tuna tartare - loved this, loved the spiced bread, all the flavors and textured mixed rlly well together gemelli - v yummy, it's not heavy at all but still has great taste. great palette cleanser for the other dishes but also amazing on it's own. only 2 pieces of scallop but tbf they were fat pieces and also good quality mafaldine - loved the mushroom flavor fettuccine - this one tastes like "airplane butter" apparently. imo it was too oily and not very creamy. not worth lumache - this one tastes like yak PRICE - normal for pasta I think. I love the half portion thing they do, i think a normal person would be able to eat 1 half portion and then 1/2 of another half portion. SERVICE - lowk slow but expected from a pasta place AMBIANCE - dark but not super fancy read more

Alta Via - Italian Near Me - Blawnox, Pennsylvania

Food is great, and place is very cozy and service is very nice. Definitely will come back again!

Honestly confused as to why I haven't been here sooner. I've always heard great things about Alta Via from coworkers who live in Fox Chapel and they were all correct. Inside is stunning and small enough to feel low key. The food and service was fantastic. Bread service (I think focaccia?) was spot on. The long island duck was juicy and tender. It was marinated with a delicious fig thyme sauce - so unique! The papardelle pasta was very good as well. The braised beef was tender and the noodles were super long. I would 100% recommend trying the desserts. My favorite was the chocolate torte and the tiramisu was definitely a runner up. Overall, it was a great meal all around. Will definitely be back to try more pasta! read more

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