Excellent! My wife and I ate here this evening for their Restaurant Week menu. The food was delicious. I had the maple glazed salmon, which was cooked perfectly and the maple glaze.... so good. My wife had the homemade meatball pasta dish with marinara sauce, which was very good. As good as th food was the service was even better. Jeanne, our waitress was so nice and attentive. The owner was very friendly and you just felt like your business was genuinely appreciated. We'll definitely be back and anyone reading this review owes it to themselves to give Cafe Notte a try. Thanks for a nice evening. read more

Freshest of ingredients and very authentic Italian sauce. Delicious!! Ambiance was romantic and the service was outstanding! I will def make it a point to go back soon!! read more

Save yourself from this place. The chef is one of the owners and served a black burnt pork chop and when I asked for a new one came out to the table to tell our entire table we are wrong and that is the only way to cook a pork chop. Everyone else at the table has a dried out broke pasta that clearly sat under heat lamps for more than 15 minutes. Then when they staff tried to apologize and help us with the check since 3 people physically could not eat their dinners they still charged us full price for everything. And the icing on the cake ...4 and a half hours it took us to eat dinner from the time we sat down to the time we finally got a check. How this place makes it into restaurant week every year is crazy so clearly the owners are best friends with someone in the review industry. So again stay far away from the shit hole if you want to have edible food and treated like a human! read more

Good pizza, nice drinks, friendly people. Passed it often on the strip and finally tried it. Happy

Great food, great drinks, great service!! Small but perfect spot for a dinner for 2 to 4 people!

3 stars for food, 4 stars for ambiance, 5 stars for service! About sums it up! Arancini was ok. Good not great, but always nice to have on the menu. Pasta dishes were definitely nice, but not anything special. Bread was not fresh at all. A bit over priced for what you get. We collectively had 3 different cocktails, none of which were above par. Service was outstanding. And the bar room was really cool, and an environment I will go back to for sure! read more

I wish I could write a better review. A group of us (6) went to Cafe Notte for New Years Eve dinner this year. We were looking forward to a great experience. Unfortunately it fell very short. The atmosphere is lovely, but that is where the good stops and mediocre begins. Knowing ahead of time that there would be a select holiday menu, we went with the expectation that the dinners chosen would highlight the restaurants bests. Two of us had the scallops, which were excellent as you can read in other reviews. One of us had the lemon chicken which was good. Another had the duck which she said was just ordinary. The sides (risotto and asparagus) were better than the duck. The remaining two of us has the rib-eye steak. It was a horrible cut of meat. Very grisly. Not marbled like it should have been. We left over half of it on the plate. When asked by the waitress how the meals were, we told her about the steak and she did nothing. Said nothing. Didn't apologize, Didn't offer to get something else. Nothing. Since we had to pay for it, we wrapped it and took it home for our dog. He enjoyed our $40 steak dinner better than we did. Service itself was slow, which you sometimes see on a holiday, but you would think they would have staffed appropriately. I hope to try Cafe Notte again, when I can experience the regular menu and maybe on a not so busy night. read more

They went from 2 stars to 4. Thanks to Angie! I've only ever stopped here before when the weather was horrible and it was awesome. Guess this will be my foul weather place, because I stopped tonight and the weather is great but the SERVICE is HORRIBLE. Took 10 minutes and then I finally had to ask for as beer as someone was zipping buy. After another 10 minutes, I had to mention to one of the staff that I had intended to do food but was having second thoughts. And one of the owners is actually HERE!! So, if you plan to stop here, come on a night when the weather is horrible. Owner spots my nearly empty beer. Directs bartender to ask if I want another?!? NOOOO. Directs bartender to make her ( the owner ) another drink!! New bartender/waitress Angie saved the night. She was so friendly, engaging, and apologetic for the wait and other issues. They should really hope they keep her. The food, as always, was awesome!! read more

We've been wanting to go to this place for several years but it has never worked out. Unfortunately it would have been better if it would have stayed that way. This place should be Cafe NOT. The best thing about this place is the cozy atmosphere with a real fireplace. The calamari appetizer was good. But the seafood lasagna special had no taste even though it looked good. My husband had the veal wrapped in prosuitto. It was supposed to be in small thin slices but came out like a steak. Wasn't tender, hard to cut, could see veins in it, and seemed like some or most was still raw. My husband kept spitting it out. Told the server and he then ordered shrimp which he said was ok. Milky Way martini was good. Ladies room could use a remodel. Get rid of the cheap artificial flowers on top of the mirror and the cheap artificial greens in a basket under the sink. For the prices of the meals I would definitely expect more even with a bathroom. read more

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It took 1.5 hrs to receive our food 2 out of the 3 meals were cold I would not consider this place at all!! The owner was not very nice during restaurant week again I would not recommend this restaurant at all very disappointed! I would give this no starts but it made me! Also the owner was drunk as she waited on our table read more

I've been wanting to try this restaurant for some time so a friend of mine made an early reservation for dinner. We arrived, it wasn't busy because it was early and we were seated promptly. The hostess was very friendly and so was our server. We tried the Gnocchi Appetizer, and it was pretty good. The sauce was a little thick for a marinara but nonetheless we both enjoyed it. It was topped with a spicy Parmesan crisp that was delicious. I ordered a special for my entree, the fettuccine with a mushroom sauce with grilled chicken and meatballs. Yes, if you think that sounds weird, it kind of was. The fettuccine and mushroom sauce was delicious, however my chicken was very tough and difficult to chew, I also was not a fan of the meatballs. I ended up pushing the proteins off to the side. It was a very expensive plate of pasta. I ended with the Ricotta Cheesecake with Berries and it was very good. My piece had a slight minty flavor that I don't believe was intentional, it almost tasted like it was next to something in the fridge and absorbed the scent /flavor. Overall, it was a medicroe dinner. I probably wouldn't go back. I personally felt it was pricey for so-so food. read more

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I've always seen Cafe Notte when I drive 65, which is not often and why I never remember to come here until I drive past again. I always thought it was a coffee shop, but when I looked it up, it turns out its a restaurant with a menu that looks amazing. Recently a friend mentioned it and we decided to plan a visit. Upon arriving, I fell in love with the decor and the overall vibe of the place. It's exactly my style and I wanted to move in. Haha. The ceiling has these fun LED lights that look like stars in the sky. Everything about the appearance turned me on. Until the food.... I asked about the lobster bisque and was told it's wonderful so being our first painfully cold and snowy day in Pgh, def wanted that in my belly. When it arrived at our table, the presentation was great and excited my mouth even more. Turns out, the soup is extremely thick with barely any lobster, but an abundance of shell. I picked shell out of my mouth no less than 4 times. Also, because the soup was so thick, literally glue-like, I had to keep washing my mouth with water. $9 for this glue soup is absolutely absurd. For my entree I went eith a side salad and crab cake. I was told the "homemade balsamic" was unbelievable so of course I had to try it. Turns out, the "balsamic" dressing is 100% NOT balsamic, but rather appears to be a tomato based oily dressing that neither looks nor tastes anything like balsamic. In fact, it had barely any identifiable flavor. As for the crab cake...what an epic disappointment. It was a $12 crab cake patty filled with breading, no chunks of crab, and literally looked like it came out of the freezer section of a grocery store. The red pepper remoulade was again, paste-like and 0.0 flavor. The 2 stars are only bc I loved the appearance and our server handled our disappointment without question. Cafe Notte should consider hiring a legit chef or skipping food and going with coffee shop, which would have been a much better experience. read more

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I've driven by for months and finally had a chance to stop in after work tonight. Sat at the bar and David was the bartender on duty. It's definitely a family business but everyone was very welcoming. Had the Veal Bolognese which was pretty tasty. Cocktails were good as well. Overall, enjoyable visit and hope to visit again. Soon. read more

Excellent restaurant. Highly recommended. Reasonably priced. Great food and appetizers. Ambience in front room is warm and inviting. The service was just right. read more

I have heard good things about Cafe Notte so I was excited when I was invited to a bridal shower here. The room for the shower was so cute. Such a unique space. There were both round tables and some high top tables, a bar, a nice area for present and then the buffet was set up in the middle of the room. The vegetables and cheese selection was awesome. We were then served a few different items which I would say was more of appetizers. Chicken skewer, meatballs, I think a small crab cake (I did not eat) and then pulled pork with rolls. All of what I ate was really good. Perfect temperature. If we needed anything the employees promptly got it for us without hesitation. I also drank a mimosa which was great! read more

I like everything about the place! The food is excellent, the waitstaff is tremendous, and the ambiance in the barroom is terrific! I am coming there tonight and I hope to start getting there more often during the summer as they have outdoor seating in the summer also! Just an all around excellent dining experience has always been what I have had at Cafe Notte!!! read more

We recently ordered food to go during the pandemic and it was amazing delicious! We heard that they had a new cook and the food was better than ever and we're not disappointed! Highly recommend read more

My wife and I have driven past Cafe Notte so many times. We've vowed to give the restaurant a try. Finally, on a date night that coincided with an errand a few doors down from this place, we gave it a shot for dinner. Why did we ignore all the signs? My wife called to make a reservation for dinner and was directed to their website. The website reservation system wasn't working properly yesterday. She called back and left a message - and that call was returned a whole day later confirming the dinner we (regrettably) already had the night before. The website also advertised a happy hour that ran until 7pm. When we tried to order drinks, we were told happy hour ended 30 minutes ago. Our waitress had to prove to the bartender that their website was in error by toting my wife's iPhone over to the bar to settle the dispute (looks like the website has been fixed since last night). The happy hour discount on my wife's glass of wine was probably the only win for us of the evening. We sat outside with a picturesque view of Ohio River Boulevard. The service was very good - but not good enough to make up for the food we were served. This turned out to be a costly lesson in not ignoring your gut when it seems like you are walking into a restaurant that might not be all that well run. Here's what we ordered: Bowl of lobster bisque ($10) - lighter than you'd expect a bisque to be. A trace amount of lobster in there - probably the minimum amount of lobster in order to call it a lobster bisque in good conscience. Sadly, the best part of the meal. Blackened salmon ($24) - my wife's entree. Seasoning was good. But the salmon was more burnt to a crisp on the outside and it tasted vaguely watery in the middle. My guess was that this piece of salmon was frozen, thawed in a room temp water bath and then thrown onto a hot grill. Grilled ribeye ($28) - my entree. I ordered between medium-rare to medium. It came out decent on the edges but absolutely raw in the middle. I sent it back to the kitchen to get this less raw. The entire plate came back steaming - almost as if it was microwaved. I lost my appetite when the steak came back even worse the second time. Moscato ($4) - our triumph for the evening getting this glass of wine at happy hour price. Alamos Malbec ($8) - not bad, went well with the edges of my ribeye that managed to get cooked properly. We skipped on dessert (we finally figured out we made a terrible mistake after the entrees) and got the check. Total damage was $78.34 not including tip. The next time we drive by Cafe Notte, we'll know to keep on driving. read more

Great service. The seared scallops over sautéed spinach were perfect. The Caesar salad was underwhelming and the short ribs were extremely salty. read more

This would have been a 5 star review if parking wasn't difficult. Bring 1 car. Former motorcycle dealership transformed into a small romantic rustic restaurant. The lobster bisque was thin with a flavorful broth. My salmon with polenta was exceptional. My date's chicken parm had a huge piece of meat with linguine and sauce. We walked in to see a gruff guitar player ... and thought oh no. Every Thursday Bucky plays at the restaurant. He is very good. He plays a lot of classics that add to the atmosphere. I highly recommend and look forward to going back soon. read more

What a great venue, grandson's baptism celebration there this past Sunday. Food was excellent, Debbie and her staff did a great job , service was excellent with the food. Bartenders did a great job also. We had 85 people there and everyone commented on how nice it was. read more

Wife and I stopped in here last Friday for first time. Arrived at 4 pm without a reservation. Immediately seated. Fantastic service throughout the meal from Carrie (sp?). Had a great crab artichoke dip and very good lobster bisque. Main courses were even better. Veal parm with freshly made pasta was excellent. Show stopper was the pork chop dinner. My wife is still talking about how perfect it was. To add to the great service, the chef/owner personally visited each guest table to explain the meal that was presented and ask for feedback. Experience was an unexpected pleasure. read more

Ultimately there were so many inconsistencies with Cafe Notte, I am in no rush to go back. We were waited on promptly, but I couldn't help but feel so rushed through out our stay. We made reservations to celebrate our anniversary but were in and out in less than an hour. Typically I would enjoy this type of service but the service felt more like a diner than an intimate night out. It was a Wednesday night, both my boyfriend and I ordered a glass of wine, it wasn't until after they were brought over did we overhear another server explain bottles were priced $10 off that evening. Very disappointed our server didn't make us aware of this, felt like a cheap way to get a larger tip on a higher bill assuming we'd order more than one glass (costing more than the bottle). I would assume most people are regulars but there's no reason not to express specials to each party in the restaurant, were we supposed to guess? We ordered two appetizers, bread with oil and eggplant roll ups. Only four eggplants were served to the order and they were sliced so thin it was more so just a glob of cheese. Not terrible, just not what we imagined. Still wanting more I added a lobster bisque before my meal which was the highlight of my experience. One of the better lobster bisque you could find in Pittsburgh. For dinner I ordered the chicken parmigiana and my boyfriend chose the veal. He was very impressed by the veal saying it was one of the best he's ever had. Unfortunately I can't say the same for the chicken parmigiana. The marinara was a bland, something I would compare to an Olive Garden rather than a specialty Italian restaurant. We finished off with a cannoli just as a way to elongate our stay a little since it felt we were being rushed out the door. Now that I have a better idea of what's great (lobster bisque and meats) and what's not (appetizers and anything with marinara), another trip might make up for this but again I'm in no rush to go back. read more

Thanks folks... It's been 3 years since I have been to Cafe Notte. Now that I live back in the area, I decided to stop last Sat. night. Its as good as I remember, if not better. All the folks there were helpful and really enjoyed their job. The owner even came by to say hi and see how my food and drinks were. Nice to have a tasty, friendly place 1 mile away... See ya soon ! read more

Great food and great drinks- with Kenny Blake on the patio. It doesn't get much better!

I have had dinner here two and have to say it's a fabulous place to eat and enjoy an evening with friends. The staff are extremely attentive and make sure you will enjoy your evening. The owner is usually on hand and personally checks ups on you. The Chicken Romano was delicious and the wines list is well priced. We sat outside and had a great time! Highly recommend! read more

A family's wedding reception was held here. the food and service were amazing. We set up our cookie table and they were very accommodating! And Angela, you made my son's night... read more

At long last, a great continental cuisine addition to Emsworth. Unlike nearby Willow and Andora (both decent but severely overpriced), Notte serves up smaller portions for reasonable prices - shrimp risottos, three kinds of fliet mignon, the best lobster bisque in town, and a collection of about 25 equally delicious dishes. The wine list is compact but well-vetted, and there's a full bar to boot. There's a stone hearth and wood-burning fireplace in the center of the intimate dining room. There are only 6 tables, so be sure to arrive early if you want a seat. If you're going alone, there's bar and window seating as well, and in warmer months, there's outdoor seating. Open early for breakfast and late into the night for drinks and dinner. Highly, highly recommended. read more

I made reservations for my wife and I for a special evening out together. After arriving we were greeted and seated promptly. The waitress was courteous and polite, and quick to get our drink order and tell us of the specials The lobster bisque was excellent according to my wife and the chicken and dumplings were very good as it was their soup du jour. My wife had ordered the eggplant parm and I had ordered the strawberry salad with grilled chicken. This is where it came off the tracks a bit. Our waitress sat my strawberry salad in front of me and my wife's eggplant parm in front of her. She explained that they were out of strawberries for my strawberry salad. She offered to bring something else or another fruit for my salad, but My wife's entree was already there and since they ready brought the salad , being politely frustrated, I asked for some mandarin oranges instead. She brought 4-5 mandarin slices on a plate. I guess they were almost out those too. The entrees tasted fine despite the lack of strawberries on mine. Also there was no bread and butter offered either with the soup or my salad, which seemed odd. Then the bill came. I figured for the oversight they would discount my salad, comp the salad or offer a dessert to make up for the oversight. Full price salad... No deductions.. No discount. I asked our waitress politely if there should have been at least a discount for the strawberry-less strawberry salad. She seemed perplexed and said I brought you oranges.. Then she said she'd check with the manager. They took about $4 off our $60 bill. We will probably go back once more to give it it one more shot... But I thought they would've done more to insure that. We even told our waitress it was our first time there. Oh well. read more

Not even going to write about my partner's meal as that's a whole other review. I have to say that the one star is for the nice waitress and the cozy decor. Other than that, I won't be going back. The $9 (ice stacked to the brim) cocktail I was served had half rotted mint leaves (no, it wasn't because it was muddled) and granular sugar, both of which added nothing to the drink aside from unwanted textures. Looking at the meal itself: I laughed when I saw the "vegetable medley" on my plate as it looked and tasted like the kind you'd find in giant eagle's frozen food aisle. As for the meat...I had already eaten my duck shank medallions when I discovered that the remaining duck shank was definitely undercooked in the middle. If the pre-cut medallions weren't drowned in sauce, I would've noticed before I sliced into the remaining shank. The waitress was nice enough to bring it back to have it recooked but, even then, the middle was as undercooked as it was when I sent it back. I left it on my plate, paid, and left with my partner disappointed. Aside from all that, the disjointed flavor combinations and lacking presentation did not warrant the price tag. Oh. And the food poisoning. Really hated that side effect. read more

My recent meal there was one of the best that I've had in quite some time. Everything was perfect from start to finish. I highly recommend the pan fried chicken Parmesan read more

Hidden gem. I've been many times and have had excellent drinks and food on every occasion. The ambiance of the twilight lit ceiling sounds cheesy, but it's really quite lovely. Dim lights make it even more comfortable. 2 things that may be helpful/contribute to my great experiences: 1. I go either earlier in the day or later at night. 2. I most typically order from the appetizer menu, so I can sample a wider selection. read more

A friend of ours told us that they were providing the musical entertainment on Wednesday nights at a place called Cafe Notte. We had not heard of it, but we stopped in a few weeks ago on a Wednesday and boy were we surprised. The restaurant is located right on the road and it does not look like the kind of place that delivers the dining experience that it does. In the summer they have outdoor seating on a patio in the front of the restaurant and it provides a great atmosphere in which to just enjoy a drink and listen to some music or have a wonderful dinner. Their Kobe burger with pancetta and a fried egg, served on a pretzel bun (yes, a bit excessive) is fantastic and a must try. The salmon entree with crispy risotto cake as well as the lobster bisque were top notch. Well prepared and well presented. We have been here twice and both times the owner has been either sitting at one of the tables outside or mingling among the guests. He seems sincerely interested in the dinning experience you are having. Don't let the location persuade you otherwise - give it a try. read more

Just had dinner here and really enjoyed it. I called for a reservation and I could hear live music. Angie assured me she could put me at a quiet table which she did. First of all, let's talk Service. Angie was Awesome! Super friendly and on the ball. My entree arrived just as I finished chewing the last bite of my appetizer. Perfect timing. The food: I started with the crab cake. It was very good - nice and crispy on the outside. And I'm pretty picky about crab cakes. I LOVED my entree: Veal Bolognaise. Also the cannoli was very good. Ways to improve: it was a cold and rainy night. the room was for me too chilly. I kept my coat on. My entree got cold toward the end (but, I'm also a slow eater). I will certainly go back when I'm back in town - especially if Angie is on duty! read more

We have loved every meal that we have had there. When my daughter and son in law sought a venue for a party, they chose Cafe Notte. It was excellent. The food was delicious, the service was outstanding. The private room was very warm and inviting! read more

I ate here this past Thursday night with my girlfriend. We arrived just before 7 and the restaurant was full so we had to sit at the bar. Since our bartender was nice we decided to have our meal there. The inside of this place is pretty cozy only having about 8 tables or so. They are expanding so it should be bigger soon. There is also a fireplace in the dining room and the ceiling is painted black with lights acting as stars for a pretty cool effect. They also seem to have a nice outdoor seating area but it was too cold to sit there the night we came here. I decided to start off my meal with the soup of the day which was alligator soup. It came out as a tomato based soup and although I couldn't taste the gator, it had a nice sweet flavor that I enjoyed. We also went with a brie flambe for an appetizer which was set on fire in front of us and served with apple, nuts and some toasted bread. The brie was creamy and especially good where the flame had heated it up. For my entree I decided on the 14 oz ribeye while my girlfriend went with the chicken piccata. Both of these came with salads beforehand and I went with a Caesar while my girlfriend had the house salad. We were both surprised at the size and quality of them and I especially loved the homemade garlic croutons on mine. When my meal came out it consisted of the ribeye in a sauce with a watercress salad and roasted fingerling potatoes. Two salads with one meal was weird but I enjoy salad and went with it. The watercress salad had a balsamic dressing on it which made it enjoyable. My steak and potatoes were good but were only luke warm at best and so I imagine they were sitting for awhile. My girlfriends chicken piccata came topped with capers and a lemon sauce with roasted fingerling potatoes and brussel sprouts on the side. Her chicken was excellent with the capers providing the salty punch to the citrusy sweet sauce. Her brussel sprouts were also good and sweet while her hot potatoes were much better than mine. The bottom line for me is that I will definitely be back in the future. I absolutely loved the ambience of the place and the food was good too. read more

Had drinks and some food with a couple of other moms after a PTO meeting. We sat outside to listen Bucky on the guitar. We were grateful for the heat lamps near our table and even blankets provided by our server. My lobster bisque came out steaming however for $9 a bit more in my bowl would have been nice. Plus it didn't come with bread. That had to be purchased separately. In the future I would choose Cafe Notte for a special occasion but not for an impromptu night out with the girls. read more

Absolutely wonderful place and beautiful atmosphere, and our waitress Macy was a great server. And the owners Debbie and Jerry were great to talk with and very down to earth. This was my first time eating there, and the food was fabulous, and I can't wait to go back. read more

I have gone to this lovely restaurant twice this month. The first time my husband and I shared a romantic dinner. It was delicious. I enjoyed the surf and turf. It was cooked to perfection. The salad was amazing with their own dressing I loved. It was an early dinner and we were not rushed. The manager showed us the around the restaurant it being out first time there. Upon our return visit we invited friends. All four of us enjoyed our apps and dinners and the ladies of the group shared an amazing cannoli. It was so fresh, it was heaven. During both visits one crowed and one quit we had the same sever, Hope. She was delightful and attentive. I look forward to many more meals. read more

Monday night is rib night! You get a half rack of ribs & fries for $11. The ribs are great and I always find myself comparing all ribs to here. One night we stopped down and had some beers outside by the fire pit. There are a few chairs around it, & we sat next to a friendly older couple. We ended up chatting away with them for over an hour. Precious times Their ciabatta bread with dipping sauce is great too! read more