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Alta Via Market Square

4.3 (171 reviews)
Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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Leah a.

Overall, not very tasty cute restaurant, but the flavors were quite odd. I could praise martini was in Mauldin. The gluten-free pasta is average. The service is good the Frito Misto which is gluten-free with light and delicious. But truly, we feel like they were in this definitely wouldn't go out of my way to go back.

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Jayme B.

My friend and I met at Alta Via for brunch recently. I made a reservation online and our table was ready upon arrival. On Sundays, they offer a $35 prix fixe brunch which is a great deal, in my opinion. It comes with your choice of juice or cocktail, an appetizer, and entree. I had a Bloody Mary, the Caesar salad (added anchovy), and eggs Benedict with prosciutto. The highlight for me was the Caesar salad. The lowlight for me was the Bloody Mary. It was visibly pleasing but it lacked flavor unfortunately. The rest of our visit was great! I always love the ambiance at Alta Via. Service was good as well!

Lobster Tagliatelle
Stacey B.

Alta Via in Market Square is killing it with fresh pastas and fresh focaccia with olive oil, sea salt & butter spread. The grilled baby artichoke side is TDF. Amanda, our server, was excellent. The gelato sunday with olive oil, salt, honey, and fennel pollen was out of this world. Such a fab meal in beautiful Market Square.

Pappardelle
Margo A.

A group of eight of us grabbed a 6 PM reservation before the fateful Steelers playoff game this week, and we really enjoyed ourselves. The restaurant was very well-prepared for a group of our size, even at dinner time, which I found refreshing. My only minor complaint is that I wish our server had come around for refills more often, as I only had one the entire meal. I ordered the crispy potatoes to start, and they were great. They were buttery, crispy, and full of herby and cheesy flavor. For my entrée, I went with the pappardelle. I was absolutely blown away by how good it was. The pasta was perfectly al dente, the meat was incredibly tender, and the flavors blended together perfectly. Days later, I am still thinking about this pasta. I will absolutely be back to try more, no matter how big or small my party is. I highly recommend Alta Via if you're looking for a good meal.

Gerald H.

Stopped here for a Monday night dinner while in town preparing for a flight the following morning. There is parking nearby via garage, but if possible- and if staying at a hotel, the best thing to do would be taking an Uber here. Darkly lit atmosphere and a upscale feel with a bar, glass windows, and a downstairs area as well. We were sat in a small booth and I ordered an old fashioned to kick things off. Tasted good - no complaints. Upon looking at the menu, there are two prices with their pasta entrees. Our waitress, who did a great job, explained that the smaller price is for a smaller portion that encourages trying two different ones. Say less. I ordered the cacio e Pepe, and the carbonara small entrees- both being top 3 pasta dishes I enjoy. Table bread was served, and the pastas came out shortly after. They both were good, but I found the pasta somewhat dry in the sense the sauce had totally stuck to the al dente noodle and made the whole portion one large sticky pile. Would have liked to have more sauce and maybe a slightly more cooked noodle to combat this. Flavors were good - but the guanciale was somewhat odd and slimy. We passed on dessert and headed out. Would like to come back and would recommend stopping here.

Short Rib Papparadelle
Vanessa H.

I saw the reviews on this place and had to try it. It was packed on a Friday night. We were lucky to snag a seat at the bar. It's perfectly located across the PPG Ice skating rink. We grabbed a bite and headed ice skating. The drinks were so good! I had a lemon drop and it was so delicious. I was also impressed with the short rib pasta. You can taste the love put into making the pasta from scratch. It was perfectly cooked Al dente and tasted so good! I gotta come back for that dish.

Chocolate Budino
Vinnie R.

Alta Via has quickly become one of my favorite restaurants in Pittsburgh. The atmosphere is beautiful, the service is always welcoming, and the food consistently hits every time. We ordered the bucatini and the carbonara, and both were incredible. The bucatini had the perfect balance of flavor, texture, and richness. The sauce clung to every strand and tasted fresh and comforting. My boyfriend had the carbonara, which has become his go-to pasta here. It was creamy, savory, and made exactly the way carbonara should be. These two dishes are honestly our favorites and keep us coming back. We also had the Caesar salad and the chopped salad. Both were refreshing, crisp, and perfectly dressed without being too heavy. Everything tasted high quality and well prepared. For dessert, I had the budino, which was rich, smooth, and the perfect sweet ending to the meal. My boyfriend ordered the gelato and enjoyed it just as much. It was creamy, flavorful, and a great finish after the pasta. Alta Via never disappoints. Whether it is pasta, salads, or dessert, everything feels thoughtful and delicious. It is definitely a place we look forward to returning to every time.

Carbonara
Hadley Z.

Finally tried Alta Via after having tried many other restaurants in the Big Burrito group. Maybe my expectations were a bit high, but I was not overly impressed. We went for lunch on a Saturday - it was pretty empty. The vibe of the restaurant is quaint and slightly modern. We tried the ricotta toast, a sandwich, and a half size pasta dish. The ricotta toast had a char on it that tasted bitter and reminiscent of cigarettes. Did not enjoy that aspect of it, but the ricotta topping was good. I thought it would've been better had the ricotta topping been on the complimentary bread they provided. Chicken parm sandwich was huge and pretty solid. Came with a large side of marinara sauce which was enjoyable. Carbonara was good, not great. The pasta was cooked well but the flavors were a bit lackluster. I do however really appreciate that they offer 1/2 size portions of their pastas at a reasonable price. Our server was very sweet, but the service did feel a little slow considering how empty the restaurant was. Overall, if you're in the area, I think it's a solid restaurant to try but I will probably not return anytime soon.

Burrata
Lauren G.

Had an amazing girl dinner here before a show last week! The service was relatively quick despite how busy they were. All of the food was delicious and that tiramisu was to die for. The cacio e Pepe was my favorite and I literally never order that at restaurants for its blandness- but theirs was incredible. We were seated in the clear back of the restaurant, it was nice and cozy.

Spaghetti with lump crap
Julia E.

Alta Via Market Square is SO good. I had only been to the bakery square location prior and they are very different. We made a reservation ahead of time and had no problem being seated upon arrival. Our server was great...both friendly and knowledgeable. We ordered a little bit of everything- burrata, brussel sprouts, beans..and my entree was the half portion of spaghetti with lump crab. I can't even explain how amazing everything was. I would order all of it again. I actually cant wait to go back!

Samantha R.

My first time at Alta Via Pizzeria and it was delicious! Loved the cozy vibe of the restaurant too and our server was really nice. I tried the vegan pizza and while the crust was delicious there was not enough cheese on the pizza at all. It was still yummy but a little disappointing for someone who can't have dairy. When I mentioned this to our server they said that wasn't out of the ordinary for the vegan cheese on that pizza. Oh well! Definitely a cool vibe and a good pizza overall.

Bailey B.

10/10 fusilli & linguini. The ricotta toast wasn't our fav, had a random Smokey flavor. Cute for a little dinner night!

Lasagna Rolotini for Two
Gabrielle D.

Absolutely delighted! Caught the new menu item, lasagna, on its first day. Enjoyed it very much. Everything could've been temped a little higher but no biggie. Drinks were tasty. Greg was an awesome server. The ambiance was relaxed, chill, and serene. Nice music.

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