the food was very good out server was amazing and the restaurant was beautiful the only downside was the noodles were under cooked

Don't ask me how to pronounce the name of the restaurant but the food and service were fantastic. I had the Lemon Chicken and it was just what I was looking for. The restaurant was full of locals eating and celebrating Mothers Day. It was a fun atmosphere to be in. read more

What a great lunch or dinner spot! Il Pizzaiolo is one of those places we always choose to eat at when we are in the area. The restaurant is clean, welcoming, and has amazing food. This time around, we ordered the Margherita, New York with Meatballs, and Calzone as our meals. Each one was perfectly balanced with fresh ingredients and served hot. We also ordered two coffee drinks. They were just the right temperature to drink and the coffee was strong. The desserts were absolutely delicious. The tiramisu may have been one of the best I have ever had, the cannoli was flavorful, but the flourless chocolate cake was not my favorite. Our waiter was so kind. He did not rush us through the meal, but was sure that we always had what we needed. I think it is save to say that I will be back! read more

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Food was amazing! Everything tasted homemade. The vodka sauce was not to sweet and not to tart. It was a great pasta dish. The pizza was to die for! It was crispy with the perfect marinara sauce. The mushroom pasta was amazing! It is my favorite paglia fieno i have ever had. Lemon cake was taken to go and was superb! Service was great! Everyone was kind, knowledgeable, and quick. The server was attentive as well. Ambiance was nice. Everything was so clean! read more

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This may be the best restaurant in Pittsburg. You must only choose the Mt. Lebanon location. The food is excellent. The service is always prompt, professional, and friendly. The Pasta is cooked the way it is In Italy. The wine selection is very good . They have many quality wines under 50. The ambiance is varied. You can eat in the main restaurant, the Courtyard in the Spring or Summer, or the bar with a wood burning fireplace. I can't say how much I love this place. read more

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Over rated and expensive Came in and manager was on the phone at the front having a "discussion" with a customer The young waiter didn't tell us the specials. We asked for salt and pepper. The pepper grinder didn't work. Waiter didn't come back for a long time. I got up and got another one my self Lots of congestion to the patio / restrooms/ staff area $16 for glass of wine and it's not a generous pour read more

Incredible girls night! The food & drinks were phenomenal, the service was the best. Cannot wait to come back!!! read more

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If you want a $25 under cooked rigatoni paste this is the perfect place for you, and if you send it back it will still come back under cooked. Best parts are the manger will tell you that she took the under cooked food off as a courtesy making it sound like she did you a big favor. Plus she said they use a timer when they cook the pasta. I guess we should just replace all chefs with a timer. I could embarrass her in front of other customers because her tone and excuse but I choose not to, so next time do better cause I do like the pizza. read more

It's our third time. Absolutely wrong choice. Clueless people. Terrible food. We didn't eat much. Would not return ever.

Outstanding food. It's a fine dining experience in a local, busy spot. Our waiter, Joe, was so well trained and so professional. Attentive and upbeat but not overbearing. He Made the whole experience terrific. read more

I love Il Pizzaiolo. I truly think they have the best pizza in the city. The sauce is delicious and their mozzarella is homemade. It's SO GOOD. I definitely think you need to order a pizza if you come here. We also got pizza bread and caprese salad - both were delicious!! My only complaint is the mussels. It's one of my favorite foods and i've had sooo many amazing mussels. These were very fishy tasting, and the sauce was super thin and honestly not very flavorful. I don't recommend the mussels. But everything else i've ever had here has been delicious!! read more

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We loved our pizza and tiramisu. I had a question about my pizza and the staff was very attentive and able to describe how the pizza is made. We look forward to eating there again. Thank you Heather for taking good care of us. read more

Total misery!! Party of 6. We specifically asked for the "wine bar room" when we made reservation. Brought us up there, but then surprisingly moved up back to the main restaurant (very institutional...) next to screaming children. We refused to sit and demanded a table in the wine bar room as we reserved. A manager told us that I must have "miscommunicated" to which I said NO WAY. Told us they would not be able to accommodate our request!! Agreed to comp us each a drink. So we begrudgingly sat and things got worse. Almost impossible to carry a conversation due to noise level. Moscow Mule served in a tall cocktail glass due to no mug available...to which we refused the drink...and server miraculously found a tin mug after our complaining. Kitchen must have been running low on garlic. Food service slow. My pasta/sausage was undercooked (pasta was hard and COLD). Took nearly 15 minutes to resolve while my table friends pretty much finished their meals. Manager refused to comp or discount my expensive plate! Refused to comp or discount our first bottle of wine. The manager was rude with all of complaints and just wanted us gone!!! Then she hid in the kitchen or somewhere off the floor to avoid me. There's more but I'm done. Will NEVER return and will not recommend this place to anyone I consider a friend. Goodbye Il Puzzaioli. read more

Fantastic! Best Italian in the 'burgh. I almost want to not tell anyone, but they deserve the accolades. Our waitress was excellent, too. She was just cool and calm and friendly--we had had a tricky afternoon before arriving at the restaurant, but she actually put everyone at ease with her incredibly cool demeanor. I didn't catch her name but she had brown hair an a big smile. New favorite Pittsburgh restaurant:)!! read more

IL Pizzaiolo is the most delicious Neapolitan style pizza place in Mnt. Lebo!! I came here a few weeks ago and I can't stop dreaming about it!! I sat on their GORGEOUS outdoor patio. It was giving Euro vibes and not western PA vibes lol. Neapolitan style pizza is my favorite, so I honestly can't believe I have never been here before. For a drink I got the Espresso Martini and it was delish! For food, I got the arancini and the burrata pizza. The burrata pizza was seriously so flavorful and scrumptious. 11/10 I want to eat here every week They also have a cute wine bar/lounge, hidden inside their patio area. It was so cute!! The service was great as well. I can't wait to plan my next visit. read more

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We came without reservations and had to wait maybe 10 minutes, which I found impressive on a busy evening. From the hostess to the server, the service was great. I had a delicious espresso martini and the procuitto pizza. Expensive, however, worth the price for the quality and experience. read more

Decent Neapolitan style pizza place in Mt. Lebanon. They also have a location in Glenshaw I believe. They have many of the classic Italian pizzas (margherita, Bianca, Quattro formaggio, etc). They also have pasta, salads, and such. I tried out their Bianca pizza and cannoli. The pizza was alright. Okay price wise, but better places for this kind of pizza exist price wise, and flavor wise. Good char on the pie. Nice thin crust. The cheese was decent, not anything too crazy. I like that they had what seemed like ricotta on there as well. They use a decent amount of olive oil (more than I had expected). The cannoli was kind of disappointing. Definitely on the expensive side for a single cannoli, although it is pretty big. The filling was okay but it was kind of stale and I think the extra toppings (chocolate chips, pistachio, cherry) just tasted a bit strange. All in all, an okay pizza shop for Neapolitan pies. It's nice to try this kind of place every once in a while, but I prefer Mercurios. Still decent Bianca pizza though. read more

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Mt. Lebanon pizzeria and Italian eatery is phenomenal. Prosciutto pizza is amazing every time .

Both the food and bevs were all delicious and beautifully presented. Absolutely loved the back garden area as well, it's so beautiful on a nice night. And our server was lovely! Will be back. read more

the calamari tasted expired. please avoid this restaurant at all cost. there is way better service and Italian cuisine in pittsburgh. the service was awful and the ambience was dirty read more

Amazing! Best Italian in the 'Burgh. Authentic & fresh and great, friendly service.

Great meal! Bread was great, drinks were great, app was great, meals were great, dessert was great. Even our leftovers were great the next morning Already have my next trip planned. read more

Il Pizzaiolo - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

My husband and I have been here twice in the last 2 years. We mainly go here for the pizza, so that's the bulk of the food critique. We made a reservation for the wine bar on a Friday evening. That was a mistake. SO flipping loud. Our server was lovely and when she came to give us water, I asked if they put more tables in this space and she said yes. That's just a sure sign of greed IMO. Forsake the experience just to squeeze more tables into an already small room; not a great move. I had the Calabrese and my husband had the New York and added pepperoni. Both were delicious, but the NY got soggy in the middle. Besides that, fantastic. However, the price of a pizza is more like D.C. and not Pittsburgh. For those prices, it should be flawless. We both also had a glass of the Gragnano Cantine; their "pizza wine". Generous pour and delicious! We walked out the door with a bottle of their homemade Limoncello and a couple pieces of lemon cake. I would agree with other reviews that they could really up the ante in the ambiance category. Nothing to really write home about with that. read more

Food was outstanding, entire staff is so friendly and accommodating. Bryce took great care of us. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Warm, casual, delicious pizzeria located in Mt Lebanon.  Simple menu with high-quality ingredients where nearly everything on the menu is hand-made.  Vibrant gathering space serving Neapolitan pizzas, pastas and Italian wines.  It is a great spot for girls' night, able to relax and enjoy good wine and good company.  Checked out their "hidden" wine bar and it's the cutest little spot- bar seating, comfy seating & a few tables are available. Their outdoor space is so gorgeous and romantic with the twinkle lights and greenery! Inside you can side right in their dining room and actually watch pizzas being maid in their stone oven! We had the Polpette which is meatballs, marinara, pecorino romano which were the most delicious meatballs ever! Then shared the Margherita pizza & the Prosciutto E Arugula pizza. Both were fantastic - Margarita was simple and so fresh and the Prosciutto E Arugula was perfect! They say "simplicity is the ultimate sophistication" and we all agreed! read more

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My son and I are recently! We sat out back and enjoyed the beautiful area! We ordered arancini balls and the stuffed peppers for our appetizer! Both were excellent! I ordered the mushroom pizza and he ordered a pasta dish! Both were very good! The pizza was too big to eat the whole thing myself so he took it home for leftovers! The service was very good! read more

This is one of my go-to restaurants in the South Hills Great drink selection, yummy Italian food focused menu accompanied by an inviting atmosphere. I always enjoy sitting inside & outside during the summer months. Check out the wine bar in the back next time you're there! read more

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Name a better "fried" chicken cutlet. I'd say "I'll wait", but I don't have all day.. Absolute 11/10

Dined here with another couple, having eggplant parmesan, bolognese, pizza, caprese salad and stuffed hot peppers. The eggplant was good but very plain, just eggplant and sauce, no breading or other coating. The pizza was mostly good but soggy in the middle. The fresh mozzarella was a highlight along with the olive oil and bread. The stuffed peppers were average, nothing special. The best dish of the night was that tagliatelle bolognese which was perfect. Not a very warm, cozy environment but service was good and we had a nice time. Prices were outrageous. For menu pricing this high I expect a much higher level of execution and a dining environment more fitting of the pricing. You can have this level of Italian at more reasonable pricing with better atmosphere and much better pricing at most other Italian places in the area. read more

Il Pizzaiolo - Bolognese, best dish on the table - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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The food was delicious! The wine topnotch and the service excellent! We'll definitely be back!

We really enjoyed this quaint pizza place! We enjoyed stuffed long hots for our appetizer and a wood fired margarita pizza for our main which were split. We loved the vibe of the restaurant and thought the staff was very kind. The pizza was hand made in front of us and we were able to see it cook in the wood fired oven! read more

Il Pizzaiolo - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

My favorite pizza in the 'burgh. The Quattro Fromaggi and Salsiccia E Rapini are my personal favorites. Additionally, the Ceasar salad is second to none with their housemade dressing. I love a good Manhattan and find theirs to be exceptional. They generally make excellent drinks, however the bartenders in their Wine bar create the best cocktails. Eat in the Wine bar during cooler months and in their beautiful outdoor space during the warmer months. Both of these spaces are great experiences! read more

As someone who can't do gluten, Italian restaurants can be rough. But Il Pizzaiolo does not disappoint. Specifically the flourless chocolate torte that I would eat daily if I allowed myself. The patio is the perfect spot to sit outside with a glass of wine and relax. read more

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The food is fantastic, some of the best Italian in the city, but, it is entirely too loud in the dining room. I have never been in a restaurant that is that obnoxiously loud. We literally could not have a conversation through the entire meal. We couldn't hear our server and she couldn't hear us to take our order. It's really unfortunate because we will not be back. It's too expensive to not have an enjoyable experience. read more

This used to be one of my favorite places but it's been a while since I've been. I had a friend in town who I always went here with so we got take out. Honestly disappointed is the word I would use, I tried something new and got the spaghetti nerano. It had very little zucchini and sauce on it. However the aranchini and tagliatelle were good. It could have been that it was take out but it just seems like the quality had gone down. read more

I had a good experience at Il Pizzaiolo with my boyfriend last night. Although there was a short wait, we were invited to visit the wine bar where we were greeted by an amazing bartender. She invited us to dine at the bar, and we happily accepted. I really wish I had gotten her name because she provided such excellent service to not only us, but to all the other guests at the bar as well. We started with the meatballs which were quite good. I personally ordered the rigatoni siciliana, which was decent but not exceptional. However, my boyfriend's paglia fieno was outstanding - very flavorful and delicious. Overall, it was a lovely evening and we would definitely come back again. read more

Il Pizzaiolo - Polpette - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I've visited this place before, but only at their city location. This new location was a first for us, and we went to celebrate our daughter's 27th birthday. We made reservations in advance. Being a larger person, I found the table quite cramped for my legs. Additionally, the wine list was entirely in Italian, which made it difficult to identify the selections if you're not familiar with the language. Despite these minor issues, our waitress provided excellent service and checked on us regularly. The food was mediocre--not the best Italian cuisine I've had, but not the worst either. Overall, it was an okay visit. read more

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Food varies in quality and quantity by chef ! I ordered the branzino each time....not at all the same (( Will not order again and take the chance of getting the interior chef. Other than the inconsistency of item ordered, it has a nice inner courtyard but a very noisy interior ! read more

My husband and I came here during our one night in Mt. Lebanon and thought it was a perfect date spot. The food was delicious, the service was attentive and friendly, and I loved the authentic Italian wood oven. I'd say this is a solid 4.5. If I lived in the area, I would definitely return. read more

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Came here for a lunch meeting - which I had thought was a bit of a strange choice as it's definitely on the heavier side but the person we met with said he knew the owner. It was heavy because of what we ordered but was absolutely phenomenal. We ordered two pizzas which were great. We ordered the pasta, which I accidentally basically scooped entirely on my plate, which was also good. Would definitely come back if I'm in the area read more