Cute bistro where we ate a quick lunch between opening (at noon) and a 1pm performance at the…read moreCarnegie Stage just down the street. Hubby liked his meatball sandwich. I found the beans in the beans and greens to be gritty; apparently they are unsoaked dried beans, and that's the way chef likes it. It was edible, but I prefer a smoother, softer texture. We enjoyed our experience so much that we came back after the show to the bakery side, where we devoured a slice of blueberry pie with blueberry ice cream on top. Street parking (free on Sunday), and I believe there is a nearby lot. Gender-segregatwd restrooms. We are already planning to come back with friends! 4.5 stars rounded up to 5.

Our server was super accommodating with someone in my group who had allergies. Delish food, great…read moreservice. Love that the bakery is open late. Will definitely be back!

This restaurant is a hidden gem. We ate there last weekend with another couple and the experience…read morewas everything one could possibly ask for from a small, quaint restaurant. We started with the greens and beans appetizer as well as the mussels. Both were delicious. Entrees included the Seafood Diavolo, Scallops, Chicken Parmesan and the Gnocchi. Everything was fresh, hot and delicious. BYOB is a huge plus as well. We will be back soon!

What a lovely restaurant! You must have reservations in advance to try out this place! It's so cute…read moreand tiny! It is ran by a young couple. The wife is around the dining area and the husband is chef! You must try the Parmesan beignets they are phenomenal! Scallops were also really good and were new to the menu! We finished everything off with the cannolis! Great presentation and great taste! It was such a great place to enjoy a fabulous meal!

I dined with my mother and sister on a sad day. The service and food helped bring us some comfort…read moreand cheer. We ordered the beef braciole, polenta, and chicken marsala. Everything was piping hot and delicious when served. If you want wine- order a bottle and cork it to bring home- it is a better choice for your wallet (if not your balance). I am from out of state and have only heard of my mother's time here. I am glad I got to experience it for myself.

A tried and true Italian restaurant. I know they have had annual Polenta Days and I always miss…read morethem . So I decided to have the polenta with spinach and mozzarella for an appetiser. It was plenty large enough to share with the whole table. It was wonderful and I had enough to take some home for lunch the next day. All their portions are generous. My Frutti Di Mare with spicy sauce was also a large portion of imported Linguine with 4-5 large shrimp, 2 large sea scallops, calamari rings and langoustines. Simply delicious! Our waitress was very friendly and her service was excellent. However, I always feel rushed when dining here. Maybe it's the time we choose to come, but I feel as if they want to move us through so they can go home. It's not relaxing to dine here but the food is good.

I live nearby and have driven past here many times, known many people who have had events here, but…read morenever been here myself. That changed tonight when I attended a fundraising event here. The space looks a little dated from the outside and I would say that holds true inside as well. But what it lacks in aesthetics it makes up for in the food and service. Our event offered chicken, two types of pasta with one being gluten-free, scalloped potatoes, carrots and green beans. There were individually plated salads with either ranch or homemade Italian dressing and rolls with butter. Everything was extremely clearly labeled as to dietary restrictions and even allergies such as nuts. The service was truly took this place to the next level. There was a small bar offering both alcoholic beverages and soft drinks and even a mocktail option. Servers came around to our table constantly to clear dishes that were finished, fill water glasses and keep coffee hot. When my friend mentioned she had had an early start to the day and needed that coffee for her drive home, the server offered to get her one to go. Just phenomenal folks here. Another friend mentioned that she has attended murder mystery dinners here so they are doing more than events. I'm glad to know that the food is so good if I'm invited to a future event here!

We had our daughter's wedding reception at Gaetano's. Anna and her staff were amazing! Food was…read moredelicious and the entire evening was perfect. Very reasonable. We highly recommend Gaetano's.

We went for lunch and the soup of the day was very good which it usually is and the BLT was good as…read morewell but not the best I've ever had but the quantity was very feeling. Service is super nice and willing to give some good input on the menu. It is very homey inside and it makes you feel link your going to grandmas for lunch.

An excellent 'American' diner. Great spot for breakfast. Super-friendly staff & owner!read more

I finally got the chance to try this awesome spot as they were popping up at a local brewery! They…read morehad four different homemade pasta shapes to choose from and three different sauces. I opted for the cavatappi and marinara sauce. It came with 2 meatballs and a generous slice of bread. This was probably the best meal I've had in a long time. Seriously, it was SO good. The pasta was perfectly cooked, the sauce was just acidic & sweet enough, the meatballs were incredible and the bread was out of this world. The best part? It was only $13.99! I took it to go and saved it for lunch the next day so my pic is not as pretty as it was freshly served. Would totally recommend trying this spot out!

Soul Pasta restaurant makes Italian pastas, raviolis, sauces, baked goods, and other foods. Their…read morepastas include bigoli and mafalde. Their ravioli are available in beef, chicken, spinach-ricotta, and potato-cheese. Their sauces include marinara, boscaiola, bolognese, arrabbiata, and pesto. Examples of their baked goods are cinnamon rolls, brownies, and macarons. Their other foods include arancini, gnocchi, and sandwiches. Currently, customers may order these foods either in person or online (e.g., Market Wagon, Toast, DoorDash, Slice, and Uber Eats). Catering is available. Through Market Wagon's website, I have placed a few orders for Soul Pasta's foods. Here are my opinions about the individual foods: Pastas: The bigoli noodles were very thick, and the mafalde noodles were very long ribbons. These two pastas were very fresh, consisted of several serving sizes, and were a much higher quality than what you can purchase from a grocery store. Sauces: The four sauces--marinara, boscaiola (mushroom), bolognese (ground meat), and arrabiata (moderately spicy)--tasted delicious. Desserts: I ordered the cinnamon rolls twice. The first time, they had no icing on top, but they did have icing the second time. They were little (a couple bites in size) and contained the right amount of cinnamon. The chocolate brownies were also little, and they were moist and very chocolate-y. The macarons arrived smashed, but I enjoyed the flavors of their fillings.

Very nice Italian restaurant with good food and a nice bar…read more The service is excellent and the ambiance is cool, as it's connected to the City of Asylum performance space. On the opposite side is an excellent bookstore. The desserts are excellent featuring the Italian classics.

Pictures on the website and Yelp set high expectations. Three definite sections, restaurant,…read moreconcert venue, & bookstore. Our waitress reviewed the new fall dinner menu and suggested a new cocktail. We started with the olive appetizer. Mozzarella balls, thyme, (un)pitted olives, and toasted bread. Large portion. Very good. Surprised when the table was cleared for next course, we weren't asked if we would like to take remainder home. (I didn't think to ask until next course was served.) The focccaia bread with dipping oil was good. My guest had the Agnolotti. Enjoyed fresh pasta with roasted butternut squash and ricotta. I had the Tagliata di Manzo. The steak was served as I requested (medium well). It was sliced in the kitchen. Both sides of the steak had a ribbon of fat which resulted in me having to cut off the ends. Had the kitchen removed the fat, It would have been a very good steak. The creamy parmesan polenta and horseradish marscapone were very tasty. I like radicchio in salad and discovered I like it grilled. I was looking forward to the butter braised parsnips. I couldn't cut the slices with a steak knife. My guest abstained from dessert "was too full" I ordered the blood orange sorbet. The two scoops served in a coffee cup were a little bigger than a melon baller scoop. I ordered the Torta al Cioccolato (blood orange cake) with vanilla bean ice cream to go. I received a sturdy to go box. When I arrived at my next destination I discovered the ice cream wasn't in a container and had melted. Thankfully, the sturdy to go container didn't leak on my new car seat. We left before the jazz concert started. It was well attended. GPS showed a parking garage behind the restaurant. It was affiliated with the Medical Center. Didn't see a parking attendant and was concerned parking lot would be closed when I returned to my car. Restaurant staff didn't have any knowledge of hours of operation for the parking lot. So I parked on Federal Street. It was sketchy. If the restaurant was in a safer neighborhood, better parking options, and tweaked some of the kitchen practices - I could see myself becoming a frequent guest.

Amazing experience ! I like the small and seasonal menu. The way the vegetables are cooked and…read morecombined is really creative. It was original and tasty. I definitely recommend it for a unique culinary experience. The service was amazing, our waiter was friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu and how the dishes are prepared

There is a lot of hype surrounding this restaurant. It is super unique since the concept entails…read moreputting vegetables athe forefront of the meal. The restaurant is in the heart of the Northside on Ohio Street nestled among some other really great restaurants like Siempre Algo and Fig & Ash. Parking is a little tricky and the street is a little sketchy. Inside, the restaurant is small with the open kitchen on the first floor and additional seating and a bar on the second floor. When we visited the restaurant first, there was a power outage so we had to leave. The restaurant was accommodating and gave us our drinks for free and allowed us to easily reschedule. There's no doubt that the chef is excellent and classicly French trained. Every dish was exquisitely plated and flavors were intricately chosen that paired well and complimented each other. You could tell that the chef used different culinary techniques on each dish, and it did not go unnoticed. However, I really did not enjoy the food. Everything was super flavorful to the point where it was almost too overpowering. The flavors paired well together but often created an explosion of flavor in my mouth and not in a good way. I feel as though the chef compensated the lack of meat with extra flavor that really did not leave a lasting impression. Vegetables are naturally very bland and require a lot of flavoring to enhance the natural taste, so it makes sense why each dish was so flavorful. Nevertheless, it really just was not for me. I think this restaurant is unique and special and such a bright light to the restaurant scene in Pittsburgh, but I also feel like it's specialized for a certain type of eater, and it is not for everyone! I am super glad that I went outside of my comfort zone to try this restaurant, but I most likely will not be back. On a side note, the service was absolutely excellent. Our waiter was super attentive and willing to explain everything dish to us. It was refreshing and welcomed after we have had some horrific service experiences lately. Kudos to the chef for his excellent craftsmanship! He truly is what holds the restaurant together!