Fabulous food and quaint atmosphere. One of our favorite places to dine since moving out from California. The staff is wonderful. A few things you should know before dining. It's BYOB, limited dining area (tight squeeze when the house is full), and portion may be smaller than most people expect. I highly recommend going on a slow night or avoid peak hours. It can be a bit tight when the house is full. read more

The restaurant was so hot people were basically wilting at the table. The charcuterie plate was good as well as the Cesar salad , although bagged store-bought croutons. Which we thought was very odd after that, Mid at best. Tiny portions and high prices to boot. The pizza was so bland. I would not recommend. read more

The service was great, but the food was even better! Small Italian restaurant feel with an amazing server and cook.

Bado's Cucina is Quaint and casual with exceptional foodword of caution-don't forget-it's BYOB

Hands down favorite restaurant in the south hills for both my wife and I. Cozy, quaint and fantastic food. read more

Food is delicious. Atmosphere is intimate. Service is spot on. This is located very close to my home. Dined there once. Enough said?

Love the setting and the food is excellent. Keep in mind it's small plates - make sure you order enough! Also love that it's BYOB!

I decided to choose Bado's for my birthday dinner this year. I had never been here before but I had always heard good things. Our waitress was very nice and helpful and she gave us great tips on what to order. It wasn't very busy for a Saturday night but I like how that gave it a more intimate feel. The place is very small so you are definitely going to want to make a reservation. They are also BYOB and charge a corking fee so be aware of that. Now for the food. Being a Cucina all the plates are smaller so you can taste more and share with others. First we got the fondue. It was very good. Now as big as I had expected for an appetizer but I enjoyed it. We finished it very quickly. Next I got the salmon. Even though this is considered a small plate, it definitely filled me up. I thought it had so much flavor and I was very impressed. For dessert I got the bread pudding. It was huge. I couldn't finish it on my own because of how sweet it was but it was great too. I would like to come back here again but it is a hike if you don't live in the area. read more

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Our server was charming and attentive. The food is just fine, but it's advertised as a "Cucina," implying that it's less costly than it is. Yelp says $$, but truly, the so-called "entrees" are tapas plates. For example, we got scallops at a seemingly reasonable price ($15), but there were only 3 scallops and a couple baby carrots. This isn't NYC, and we came out of there having spent over $100, even after a Groupon. The mushroom flatbread is overrated. They made a decent little overpriced pizza, but just about ruined it by throwing a handful of Craisins on top. I honestly don't know who they think they are. I went to Le Bec Fin in Philadelphia for less. Bodo is "faux high-end." I wished we had simply gone to Bonefish Grill. read more

It's a shame that so many reviews are done by individuals who obviously choose a restaurant out of their range of experience. Bado's is not about how big the $14 pizza is - try Pizza Hut if you're looking for big, cheap pizza. Bado's is about unique dishes made with fresh local ingredients. The ambiance is second to none, and the wait staff, as well as chef Sam, make everyone feel like family. Tapas, by definition, are small portions, and the idea is to order several to sample and share. If you're on a $20/person budget, head to Applebee's down the road where you can get an appetizer and two entries for $20. Use the left over $20 for some cheap beer. Bado's caters to those who can afford to spend $50 or more a person and enjoy the meal with a fine bottle of wine. Bado's is packed with regulars on the weekends - folks who appreciate the quality of the experience. Menu items change with the season and there are always nightly specials. All of the food is exceptional, but the bread pudding is to die for. Served in small All-Clad dishes, hot from the wood burning oven, it is simply sinful read more

This restaurant was another Groupon discovery, but as soon as I mentioned I had dinner plans at Bado's Cucina, all of my friends were like, "I love that place!" I thought I was buying a Groupon for Bado's Pizza, but as I live for Italian food, I wasn't too disappointed when I realized it wasn't the same thing. After looking at their website I felt like they should rename the restaurant: Bado's: You're Not Eating Anything Here wo a Reservation. I called on a Wednesday and had no problem making a Friday reservation, but when we were there every table was full. This restaurant is small, you need to book a table ahead of time. It's a lovely restaurant, and I loved the big wood oven grill in the center of the room--and props to any restaurant with an open kitchen. Bado's is also BYOB with a minimal corkage fee. When we were there, we realized we forgot our wine. The table next to us overheard me and gave us half a bottle of their wine. ITS OFFICIAL: BADOS HAS THE COOLEST CLIENTELE EVER. I DARE you to come up with a better fellow patron story than mine, as mine has free wine. Okay...so the food. Everything is served tapas style which I didnt like bc Italian food should be family style, in my opinion. I've never been led astray by a chefs tasting menu, so when the waiter suggested it, we went for it. We had mushroom truffle flatbread which was so good I didnt want to split it with my friend, but he made me share :( , and we ended up ordering a second one. Its like sex in your mouth, in a way you'd like. Just trust me. Then we had crab cakes which were very good. And salmon, which was very good but kind of unremarkable. Then we had banana pepper ravioli and manicotti, which were excellent, however the cheese filling was kind of gritty and not smooth and creamy which is how I like it. The salad came last. Then, the bill came, and it was around $120 pre tip. Here's my problem with Bado's: the food was good, really good -- but it's NOT as good as the food at, say, Centro Anni. I'll gladly fork over $100+ there. Bado's is more on par w Picolo Forno or Il Pizaiolo, and those restaurants are much less expensive. I enjoyed my excellent food but I've had equal food for less money. However, I'll be back for sure. I feel like it was a major FAIL that we did not try the pizza. The pizzas looked AMAZING. Try this place but make sure you're not buying. read more

Bado's Cucina - Plated sex, aka mushroom truffle flat bread. - Italian Near Me - McMurray, Pennsylvania

We looove this place. Great food, atmosphere, and service. It's so refreshing to go to a restaurant that actually has different things on the menu. Wish they had outside dining too! read more

Bado's is one of me and wife's favorite restaurants in McMurry for a Friday night after work to unwind. BYOB with a small corking fee. Everything we've ever had there has been fantastic! Reservations recommended. read more

We were first time customers. We called them several times and they never answered the phone so we placed an order on-line. When we arrived to pick up and pay for the food we were told their on-line pricing is incorrect and our $72 bill was $94. No, I'm sorry or we will honor the online pricing. Poorly run business. We will never go back. read more

Small,intimate restaurant with exceptional food. If your dining here on the weekend,make a reservation. There's only a few tables,and the experience is almost like dining in someone's private,upscale kitchen. The menu is all small plates,so I'd recommend ordering 3-4 different things. Everything is homemade,with much time,love,and preparation put into each dish. Some of the best flavored food around! It's byob,so bring a bottle or two of wine. Service is extremely friendly and attentive. Best kept secret? Or I'm just an idiot for driving by this place 100 times lol. Make a reservation and enjoy read more

Loved the intimate ambiance. Kitchen and dining room sharing one space, the oven sending warm light into the room. Tapas-style menu, BYOB. Service was bad, food was ok. This was my first visit (and probably last), perhaps a case of bad timing: Waitstaff short at least one person, the owner apparently taking up some slack. We were seated (with our 2 bottles of wine) and sat for close to 10 minutes. We had to actually stop the waitress in her tracks and request water, wine glasses and corkage. A table seated after us got immediate service. Not cool. We sampled a flatbread (mushroom truffle), large enough for each of the 4 of us to have a piece about the size of a playing card. Was delicious, maybe light on seasoning, but not over-truffled. Also tried the Verde antipasta which is roasted veg, olives and a few slices of cheese. Disappointed that the skins were left on the roasted peppers. Sadly, my first and second choices for entrees were not available. Choice #1 Pork Ragu on Papperdelle, kitchen was substituting orichette for the pappardelle. I declined. Choice #2. Lamb Chops. just sold out. Not cool. Ordered lasagne and a grilled Caesar salad. Lasagne was ok, but 2-3 bites had eggshells included, the salad was small and odd. For dessert, I ordered Tiramisu. No surprise, they were out of it. Had an apple bread pudding that was over-the-top sweet--even for bread pudding--and whipped cream added. By far, the most disappointing thing about our evening was the service. Our server was throwing the plates at us--clanking them down so hard that we were all jumping. At one point she announced to us that she was going to get the water pitcher to refill our glasses, but never came back. Yelp needs half stars so I could give this one 2 1/2! read more

The food was great but couldn't make up for the rude waitress. I would smile at her and receive the stink-eye in return. She ignored our table most of the time and was relentlessly nasty and annoyed when required to serve us. We felt like second-class citizens for using a groupon (and yes, we always tip on the full cost of the meal so there was really no need for her to be treating us this way). We don't go out for date night a lot, so was it too much to ask for kind and decent service? Also FYI - they charge a $6 corkage fee, even if you bring your own screw-top bottle of wine and require no corkscrew. read more

Food was exceptional. Every bite was enjoyable. Service was great. Favorite dishes included the artichoke, steak, salmon and bread pudding! We will return. read more

I ate here this past Friday night with 5 dining companions. The decor of the restaurant was nice and you could see the brick oven and much of what was being done in the kitchen. What surprised me was how intimate it was as you could probably only fit about 30 people in the dining room. Since myself and the dining companions were all good friends, we decided to split the first two courses in order to have a better sampling of the menu. We started off with an antipasta (rustico), fondue and the white bean dip. I thought that all of the appetizers were very good and worth getting. We followed that up by once again splitting 3 dishes, the Gnocchi with truffle, spinach ravioli and pumpkin tortellini. This was my favorite part of the meal and the pumpkin tortellini was absolutely amazing. After we had finished the first two courses the waitress let us know that there was another reservation for our table at 8:30 even though it was only 7:45 at the time. We had ordered everything at the beginning and were not eating at leisurely pace either so we did not know what to make of it. Ironically, it would take another half an hour before our main dishes were served and so the warning became a joke to us. For my main course I had a dish that could be considered a paella. After the first two courses I was eagerly looking forward to it but was left disappointed. There was not anything wrong with it but it was not nearly as good as the first two courses. Finally for dessert I had the Pecorino Romano which was a nice combination of savory of sweet. The bottom line for me is that I would not actively seek out another dinner here but also would not decline to go either. This restaurant had some great dishes that were worth the price but also had some that were merely so-so. It is a tapas place and so I would recommend it if you like to try new things but as with most tapas place, expect to leave with your wallet quite a bit lighter. It was also nice that it was BYOB. read more

~ Gist ~ Okay italian joint w/ someunique flavors, small Lunch portions depending on what you get ~ Food ~ * Lunch menu - They have a small lunch menu w/ $5 options such as half a panini & soup; chicken wrap, and some selected pizza * Chicken Wrap......$5 Description: Oven roasted w/ some meditarrianish seasoning, cherry tomatoes & a few mixed greens & cranberries - So if you think about a wrap..even a Subway wrap for $5 you think at least 6 " right? tightly wrapped w/ if not a lot of chicken at least enuf to make it have a diameter of what 2-3" maybe? - So you can understand my somewhat surprise when I got a wrap that was more like a pita pocket fold w/ 5 pieces of cut chicken & very little filling - So..the taste was good w/ their side sauce & the cranberries made it interesting - However you just feel a bit jip'd you know? But on the other hand it was $5 * Baked Ziti...... $9 (lunch special) - It is just cheese & pasta & sauce baked in an iron black dish in their wood fire oven - Now as a side note, according to mr. italian BF baked ziti is suppose to have a nice browned crust of cheese on the top - And when the dish came it was small...and it looked half filled. Like they didn't fill the dish with the pasta/sauce all to the top. - However, taste was good..just wished there was more Service - the lady was nice and service was good. Conclusion - Would go maybe for dinner to try more of their mainstream items. Saw the pizza and it looked not bad..not sure if it was the lunch portion or not thou. But lunch...don't think would go back for that as it seemed a bit small even if the taste was pretty ok read more

Bado's Cucina - Lunch Potion Baked Ziti - $9 - Italian Near Me - McMurray, Pennsylvania

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Very very quaint ambiance. I loved how the courses came out separately. They were the right portions for a couple to share. It is BYOB and we brought a bottle of our favorite wine which worked out well for me and my girlfriend. I would definitely go back to this restaurant :) read more

Bado's Cucina - Pumpkin tiramisu...one word...YUMMY!!!! - Italian Near Me - McMurray, Pennsylvania

I really like this cozy place. But sometimes locals are obnoxiously loud so be prepared...the food and service is good. BYOB but always consistent in food .. just can't take obnoxious people who bring 12 ppl for dinner and take over the whole restaurant with their surprise burthday party at the expensive of other diners...how rude... I left before ordering more They should have rented a private room in a restaurant rather than being so loud... i will go back but will call so as not to run into this again.... maybe bados should close the restaurant for their private party. This was not a good experience. ..because of the rude local people. Yelling and screaming. Not because of bados food or service read more

I ordered wrong?? Steak and eggs. That's what I was told by my accompanying dining party. Well I was starving and I did not want a wussy breakfast meal full of soggy textures, I wanted a beefy, powerful meal to take on the day. I also make steak and eggs myself for breakfast quite a lot as I love it. It was the first steak and eggs I could not finish, due to the seemingly very low quality of meat and the shells in my eggs. Not very appetizing, even for a carnivore like myself. I typically wipe the plate clean along with however many additional side orders I am craving. Kind of disappointing as I was looking forward to sampling Bado's and desperately am looking for a breakfast place to enjoy consistently. Service was okay. Although I love grungy breakfast places (they're the best), I could not help that the atmosphere felt dirty down to the details. I am sure that I will go back one way or another. But maybe I will order an omelet next time as my party was raving about them. Not seeing it! But at least the service was not rude, and that is always appreciated! read more

Reservation were simple to make. Staff was friendly. The food was very good. Had the scallops and had the salmon, both cooked perfectly. The chard Caesar salad was excellent. Now here is the reason we will not go back, the corking fee, it is $8 per bottle, we brought 3 bottles set them on the table, they were all screw off caps, no cork involved. No mention from the waitress that there was a corking fee. When we got the bill we were surprised that they charged us for 3 bottles, we only opened 2 of them, and I emphasize, we, not the waitress, opened them. $24.00 total for the corking fee. Somehow the management there does not realize the optics of this, and as a result the four of us will not be returning, and only submit this review because we want others to know what the deal is. I am sure they have lost other good foody customers, because of this ambiguous corking fee. I would ask the management how they justify the corking fee. Bottom line is I would rather see that $24 go to the waitress and not the owner. read more

Delicious. Highly recommend. The menu has variety & always tasty. Great Italian food- loved the ravs. The best bread pudding. Remember to BYOB. Intimate restaurant, good idea to make reservations. read more

Warning: credit card information stored in reservation book (that all employees can access). I called recently and they asked for a credit card to secure a reservation. I had no problem with this but was worried about where they stored the information (knowing this is a small place). They confirmed that they write the card #s and expiration date in their reservation book. And confirmed that employees have access to it. When I asked to talk to the owner- he confirmed the same. I voiced concern about this and his response was to cancel my reservation. Really disappointing that 1) they see nothing wrong with paper copies of customer credit cards information and 2) they turned me away because I was concerned. I was a loyal customer and was planning to take family next weekend. Extremely disappointing. I get that they can't lose money to no-shows ---but they can't use this as an excuse to put customer credit information at risk. read more

I hosted my husband's birthday dinner at Bado's and they did an amazing job! I believe we had 8 courses in all, including the best tiramisu I've ever had. The pork cutlet with fig was also very good. The staff took great care of our very large group and everyone had a great time! read more

The food here is AMAZING. The mushroom flatbread makes me want to cry. The scallops were wonderful and unadorned. The warm portabello and the crisp pear in the salad were a delightful contrast. I am always surprised that I consistently choose the Tuscan toast for dessert: a delectable combination of chewy, crispy cheese and sweetness. Service was attentive but not intrusive. BYOB, but I'm OK with that. Watch out for mid-week Groupons. Small, though, so a reservation is a good idea on any evening. read more

Bado's is BYOB. I write this first so that you remember that if you go to Bado's, because I always, always forget. That said, Bado's is a great addition to the Peters Township area, which is a bit heavy on crappy chain restaurants. The menu is a unorthodox - there is a wide variety of pizza, but there are no chicken parm specials or huge pasta portions like at other Italian restaurants. The menu has "Italian tapas," so the meat, veggie, and pasta dishes are in small portions - verrry small in the case of the pasta. There are two pasta specials every night so you're never quite sure what you're going to get. The pizza is delicious - baked in a brick oven right in front of you, and it is always superb. BYOB!! read more

Like everyone says its BYOB! This restaurant is comfy, the waitstaff is friendly, and the chef seems to have a passion for what he creates. I tried this place for the first time this Valentines Day. The menu is fun, and for you large portion eaters, go somewhere else. This place has their focus on quality not quantity ,its up to you to see if the price is right. I have dropped 100$ at Olive Garden way too many times, I spent the same price and had a 4 course quality meal. It is also great to bring your own wine and in some cases it makes up for the expense of the food. It is nice to have a place near home, I hate the traffic and crowded weekend when you travel dowtown. I say take someone you love, have a change of pace, and take the time to enjoy conversation and great tapas! read more

Update: Just tried the pizza the other night. Phenomenal! Gives Il Pizziaolo a run for their money. Sorry south hills natives but it's true. Why have you not been to Bado's? Stop reading my review and start driving! Bado's Cucina is one of my favorite places for Italian. I've been here about four times over the past year and I have never been less than impressed. As other reviewers note, this is a very small BYOB restaurant with an open kitchen and a wood burning oven. The single chef cooks all of the menu items in the wood burning oven. The menu is also divided into courses with each item ranging from about 10-15$. Last Friday, my husband and I ordered the "rustico" for our first course to split. The "rustico" is an antipasto platter with Italian meats, cheeses, olives and dipping sauce. Yum. I also enjoy the cheese fondue with bread and apples to dip. For our next course we ordered the pumpkin tortelloni in the vodka sauce. I was looking forward to the fall menu because the pumpkin tortelloni is always to die for! This was no exception. The sweetness of the pumpkin matched well with the tangy vodka sauce. Though, I also enjoy when the pumpkin tortelloni is done with a lighter, white wine based sauce. For our entrees, I ordered the pork with cranberry sauce but was a little disappointed when our server informed me that they were out of pork. So, I decided to indulge in another pasta for my entree, the manicotti. The mannicotti was also flavorful and hearty. My husband ordered the duck and raved about the crispy skin and the juicy meat. He's a big fan of the quail which was not on the fall menu. We then decided to skip the salad course and go right for the desserts. Although I'm a sucker for bread pudding, pomegranite and blackberry did not entice me. Instead we decided to try the cannolis for the first time. Another great choice. The cannolis were delicious and just the right amount of sweetness to end our meal. In conclusion, Bado's is well worth the drive. My tip: come hungry and bring several friends so that you can order and try many of the different menu items. read more

Extremely underwhelming in consideration of the cost, portion size, and taste. Service was friendly and the atmosphere is nice (albeit a luxury fixer upper decor). There is a 4 dollar surcharge for bread (butter included), which felt like highway robbery. The portions are notably small, 3 items will leave most people wanting more. The menu is structured to encourage the ordering of at least 4 items (calling it "tapas" style - loosely). I think this place must only be afloat because of what appeared to be a strong demographic of affluent late aged white folks lacking taste, hunger, and budget restriction. I would only recommend this place to enemies, or satirists looking to burn cash at the expense of a comedic internet review. read more

The server Victoria was the epitome of rude and unprofessional and nervy to intentionally antagonize the customer. While seated, some battle ax blonde came out from nowhere stomping over to our table with an unmistakable attitude and seemingly looking for battle. I'd presumed she was the one saying that we weren't changing tables or moving seats. She proceeded to start pulling our table closer to the hostest station while simultaneously stating that our table was in the way and my seat was blocking her throughway between tables. (Please note we never moved the table, only the chair and I weigh 130 pounds, not 230). I knew there was room to get because I used to be a server myself so when I sat down I looked behind me to ensure there way space, albeit tight, to get through. She was so unprofessional, unfriendly and flat out angry, rude and completely inappropriate in her approach that I grabbed the table back and slide it to its original location and told her very quietly and calmly (i was furious) we were comfortable where we were and weren't interested in moving closer to the door and thanked her for her understanding. Can someone really be justified in being that irritated when a valid and common question, can we move to another table, can we move the seat, is posed. Cleary this woman has issues. I thought she would just go away but she proceeded to stare and glare me down gripping the table with white knuckles and seemingly shaking with fury--which my aunt too noticed. She was obviously fuming but i didn't care--we weren't moving to the table's new location, especially the way she didn't ask and demanded and proceeded to pull the table away from us. A few minutes later, I saw her glaring and rolling her eyes while shaking her head after looking at our table. She either didn't know, or did and didn't care that I witnessed this. So, I called out that there was no need to roll eye and shake heads that we were just trying to enjoy our table and our visit. She actually shouted over "ARE YOU DONE?" To which i replied "I'm sorry, what did you just say?" To which she responded "I SAID, ARE YOU DONE?" As if this weren't bad enough she later interrupted, physically and verbally the feedback I was providing to her boss about our experience. Had the gull to goad me when she stepped right in between not only our conversations but our physical being to confront my complaints head on. Something that could have easily landed her a push and shove on the outside. Like I said, she's got issues. read more

Unimpressed. Especially for the price. I can (and do on a regular basis) make better Italian food for my family at home (ok I was raised with a picky Italian father.) And we don't leave the table hungry. My husband & I spent $130 at this restaurant and came home to eat a bowl of cereal. Bigger portions. And I think they forgot to add salt to the recipes...something was missing besides just bigger portions! read more

I just visited and ate here this evening-excellent food, courteous waitress and wonderful ambience. We had a fantastic leisure meal. Enjoyed it greatly! THIS IS NOT A CHAIN RESTAURANT-everything is prepared fresh and from scratch. Delicious! read more

Bado's Cucina - First course! - Italian Near Me - McMurray, Pennsylvania

Let's start with the first impression: the 4 of us come in nice and early, restaurant is empty, and they want to sit us right near the door--it's the middle of winter, other patrons will be coming in and out right pass our table, so we ask if we can be seated away from the door. The hostesses don't know what to make of our question, and finally buddy comes over and says, "I'm going to have to say, No". Never looked us in the eye. What's aggravating is that the restaurant was barely starting to fill up by the time we were done eating (we were out by 6:30 or so), and yes there was still a table for 4 away from the door. So let's just say we're not going back, if I'm going to pay this much to have a dude be rude to us, I'll just go downtown to the Capital Grille and have the Maitre d' slap me in the face with a dirty handtowel. Now for the food, I liked the choices of courses and the fact that they are smaller and can be shared. If you want to be completely stuffed, just make sure to order one item from every course. And expect to pay $50 a head--it is expensive, especially since you have to bring your own wine--but if this is something you'll do once in a great while, you can justify it. But due to bad first impression, I won't be going back, and will have to think twice about recommending. read more

Good food. BYOB. I won't go back....owner needs to put some money into decor....outside.

What a lovely place. Actually, my new favorite place. This intimate, warmly lit BYO is in an unassuming location on Washington Road and conveniently, just 10 minutes from our home. There are some amazing vegetarian options and the plates are all small - which is GREAT because you can practice some portion control here. Although, portion control is difficult because the food is sooooooo good. We came on a tuesday night and the place was full so I suggest making a reservation. read more

I've dined here twice so far, once with my boyfriend and once with my mom. Both experiences were wonderful! The staff was efficient and polite, the food was delicious and perfectly-timed, and the atmosphere was cozy and relaxing. We enjoyed the tapas style menu, ordering a dish from each section of the menu (antipasti, 1st course, 2nd course, salad, and dessert). It was the perfect amount of food for two people. Their bread pudding is one of the best desserts I've ever had, and they even substituted apples in the bread pudding when their special of the night was blueberry (my mom hates blueberries). We will certainly be returning! read more

What a great place to eat. This was our third time here, and it was a slow Tuesday evening with the only other people a table of three and eventually another couple arrived. I think that there reservation only policy must put some people off because I cannot see a reason why this place isn't packed all the time. Our server was friendly, the atmosphere is a great escape from reality, and the food was excellent. read more