I have been going to II Pizzaiolo for 3 years. Every time I go, I get so excited! All of the waiters are incredibly friendly and kind. Especially the owner, Bob. All of the bad reviews are simply wrong. You just haven't had real Italian food. read more

We were a group of 7 that came through celebrate a birthday dinner. We didn't have reservations so we're advised to show up and see if something was available. Got there and we were immediately seated at a table on the outside heated patio. The good Appetizers - the areanchini, peppers, crab cake, meat ball and buratta hit the spot. Id probably give it a 5/5 - the diablo pizza was great as well The ok - chicken marsala was decent - penne rosa: nothing special The bad/terrible - the mushroom pizza was salty. Not sure what happened there - got some other pasta (can't remember the name) that was so bland, thought it came from costco - the bread: what's up with some American based Italian restaurants. Put some effort in the bread you serve - we had some different ladies serve us after a while and when we asked for the spicy olive oil they said they don't have it. I thought they were just trying to get done for the day vs actually serving us read more

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My husband and I visited for the first time. Average food for an above average price. We had the bread service, the focaccia was delicious. Calamari was bland. My husband enjoyed his pizza and said the crust was awesome. I had the Branzino - skin soggy - zucchini & summer squash soggy the broccolini was cooked perfect. Our waitress was a pleasure! And everything was serviced promptly and steaming hot (which I love!). Overall "OK" read more

It is pricey for just pasta. I ordered the Tuscan chicken. The sauce was overly reduced and extremely salty over the risotto. The risotto was mushy. It cost about $32. I had gotten the Tuscan chicken at Ozone, the week before and it was better. It also cost $6. less. My husband's chicken Marsala was over $30 and there were no sides. The 2 pizzas we ordered had burnt crusts, while being doughy at the same time. read more

The food and service here are very, very nice. A very chill vibe bar. Their pizza is delicious read more

I've been to Il Pizzaiolo many times and was there recently for lunch a few times - it is always so so good. Their salads are great, their pizza is delicious and I love their coffee bar options too. The vibe there is good and everyone is always in a good mood. I can't wait to go back, esp for their white pizza !! LOVE read more

Chicken Marsala for $32 that had no sides, just 2 pieces of chicken was outrageous! Our server was rude as he never asked if we wanted separate checks or anything and just rung it up altogether. When we asked him to do it separate (just 3 women), he said we could've told him that in the beginning and meanwhile, he never asked us and just gave us the bill. Not impressed at all. read more

Il pizzaiolo is one of the best TRUE Italian restaurants I have ever eaten at especially in the Pittsburgh area. I am a big pasta person and extremely picky. I am a little bias because I already love it here that being said I have eaten at just about every Italian restaurant in Pittsburgh and everywhere I have traveled in my life. No one will top their ravioli nor their gnocchi which is house made from scratch. I personally recommend gnocchi alfredo with grilled chicken or the ravioli. If you want a basic dish try one of my favorite vodka sauce pastas the Rosa I like it as penne or rigatoni personally. I also love the parmesan risotto with chicken. There is also a long list of options for everyone unfortunately no gluten free guarantee however there are gluten free friendly options it's just a worry of the restaurant that if you have celiacs you are at risk because of the house made pastas being in the air. Just ask your hostess (if you call) or server (if you eat in) about restrictions. The restaurant holds private events which you can call to schedule. There is a banquet area, main dining area, a full bar with first come first serve and a patio available to be seated at. Reservations are STRONGLY recommended as the restaurant can either have a night where it's just a little busy or a night there is an hour wait with no reservation and it's always recommended to call as soon as possible. They are open 11:30-10pm Monday-Saturday 11:30-9pm Sunday. Give it a try read more

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Traveling through Warrendale and figured I'd let my American Express Resy Credit earn its keep (thanks, AmEx, for funding my pizza addiction). The service? Lightning fast -- I swear I barely had time to scroll halfway through my emails before the food hit the table. Perfect for someone on the move. The pizza? Solid. They've got specific selections, so it's kind of like a curated playlist -- you don't pick the songs, but you still end up bobbing your head. I went with the Sausage Pizza, and it didn't disappoint. In and out so quick I felt like I pulled off a lunchtime heist: pizza in hand, back to work, no witnesses. Would recommend if you like good pies, great service, and the feeling that your lunch break just beat the shot clock. read more

Il Pizzaiolo - Italian Near Me - Warrendale, Pennsylvania

The Ragu was perfect. Atmosphere was beautiful. Service was friendly. Get there early or have a reservation. read more

Il Pizzaiolo - Ragu - Italian Near Me - Warrendale, Pennsylvania

Awesome service and always good food! Always get in right away and their bar is great

Il Pizzaiolo is close to home so it's frequented by my family often. It is always busy and a very popular spot. The gnocchi Sorentina is solid but not my favorite in the city. Their carbonara dish is great. The shrimp and lobster scampi is to die for. Overall, it's a good place to come but the prices can be off putting in comparison to other local Italian spots, though the menu is more expansive than other local spots. read more

We had a lovely dinner with excellent food and service. Our server Sophia was a rock star, and everything we ordered was a winner. The zucchini was breaded perfectly and tasted great. Cheese ravioli with meatball was excellent as was my shrimp pasta diavolo. It's not cheap here, but it was a wonderful meal. read more

Il Pizzaiolo - Shrimp Diavolo - Italian Near Me - Warrendale, Pennsylvania

Ordered the blackened chicken pasta with high expectations and got a plate of disappointment instead. The sauce was bland, not a pinch of salt even. No seasoning on the chicken. Honestly one of the worst pasta dishes I've had in my whole life. Definitely not worth the money. Super disappointed.no wonder the rating is 3.9 on yelp. read more

Il Pizzaiolo - Blackened chicken pasta - Italian Near Me - Warrendale, Pennsylvania

The wood fire pizzas are the best around! They just added a few new summer items that worth a repeat visit. The staff is incredibly kind and takes care of their guests. read more

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We made reservations for dinner for our Anniversary we started with Arancini and Beef Carpaccio both Antipasto's were delicious for dinner we had Cavatelli Rapini and IL Ragu both dinners were excellent for dessert we had Italian Lemon Cream Cake and New York Cheesecake Brulee so very good everything was delicious. We both had a glass of Prosecco. I highly recommend this Restaurant very delicious food and wait staff is excellent read more

Il Pizzaiolo - Beef Carpaccio - Italian Near Me - Warrendale, Pennsylvania

Great service with excellent food. Varied menu, great wine list. The pasta is fresh made!!! You cannot go wrong here. Great food in a great atmosphere and very good value. read more

Went last night with the family. We had veal Marsala over angel hair, crab cakes and Branzino. All were super good, not overly seasoned and delicious. We also got the zucchini and arachinni as apps. Really tasty. But the reason I'm writing this is because of our server Samantha. One of our biggest complaints these days is of subpar service but Samantha was an absolute gem. She should be training every other server there. She gets it. She gave us a perfectly paced and most enjoyable evening. Thank you. read more

Wife and I are regulars there for the past 10 years!!! I was treated so poorly by a waitress on Friday night that I'll never go back!! I had traveled all day and was very tired, had just finished my dinner and my head was resting on the bar so they thought I was inebriated, which I was 100% not. The person berated me, used foul language, and embarrassed my family. We have spent thousands of $$$$ there over the years and love the food, but this was so unprofessional and uncalled for that we will never go back!! Should've and could've been handled differently. read more

I said it before and I will keep on saying it. I'll Pizzaiolo is one of the best Italian restaurants I have ever eaten at. Come in and sit at the bar, enjoy a glass of wine and order one of their fresh pasta dishes. Sit back and enjoy... That is all you need to know! The food is phenomenal, the service is friendly and quick. I will be back again! read more

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Fantastic , would give 6 stars if I could! We had a party of 15 to celebrate our daughters confirmation Our server Kristen was wonderful - so friendly and attentive. Probably the best service I have had in many years ! Highly recommend trying several appetizers - too many to list ! read more

One of my Favorite Restaurants!! I Love their Raviol, the Best!! Service is Always Great and Love their Decor!!! read more

My friends and I had a girl's night and tried Il Pizzaiolo. I hadn't been for years and they had never been. We really enjoyed it. We started out with the autumn mule which was really good. It's a bit pricey at $16 each. We only had one. My other friend had a beer. My friend enjoyed her ravioli with Marinara and ate the whole thing. My other friend enjoyed her pasta too but I can't remember what it was. I really enjoyed the tagliatelle with Alfredo and prosciutto. I wanted the raghu with red sauce but there was a misunderstanding. The prosciutto was delicious and the pasta and sauce was amazing. The waiter was very nice and patient. It took my friends time to review the menu and decide. He answered questions and gave recommendations. We appreciated it. read more

Il Pizzaiolo - Tagliatelle with Alfredo, peas and prosciutto was very good. - Italian Near Me - Warrendale, Pennsylvania

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I would definitely recommend making a reservation for dinner, even during the week. It was so busy for a Thursday night, every table was filled! We were seated outside on the patio which was really nice. We had a great server too! The food came out in a reasonable time & our drinks were never empty. They give you bread with dipping oil and it was amazing! We started with the meatballs as an appetizer because I saw on Yelp that they were a must have. They definitely were, some of the best meatballs I've had in a long time! I had the Penne Rosa for dinner and it was pretty good. My friends really enjoyed their pasta dishes too. I had the chocolate gelato for dessert and oh my gosh, it was incredible! I'm still thinking about it. The only reason I'm taking a star off is because of the ambiance. It's a super nice restaurant, a little more upscale and no offense to the high schoolers working (food runners, server assistants) but their attitude/service doesn't really match the ambiance the restaurant is trying to go for. I feel bad saying that though :( Overall, would definitely return! I prefer this location compared to the Market Square location. read more

Il Pizzaiolo - Penna Rosa, Tagliatelle Bolognese, Shrimp & Lobster Scampi - Italian Near Me - Warrendale, Pennsylvania

The appetizer, bread, meals, wine and ambience was great! Service was excellent. The only thing that disappointed was the cheesecake. Everything else was fantastic. read more

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for any person and/or family looking at this resistant please go elsewhere. The cuisine in s far from authentic . the service was exceptional slow, so keep any more advanced family members at homem. And the staff had no knowledge of any Italian cuisine. the waitress was CLUELESS for any advice on specials. the decor was downtrodden to say the least. It seems like the soul shut down during Covid because the cusine as well as the ambience was lacking. honestly don't waste your time and just go to Penn Mac or d'anioa's for a decent experience read more

Never disappoints. The baked eggplant parmigiana is unlike any served elsewhere. I stop here whenever I'm in Pittsburgh just to have that dish. read more

We enjoyed going to Il Pizzaiolo with a large group. The servers were great. We also liked their large comfy chairs. The pizza was a bit underwhelming and food was served a little slow. The pasta was great!! We all loved our pasta dishes and liked that they accommodated for removing meat on a Lenten Friday. The Pappardelle was by far the star dish of the night. read more

Il Pizzaiolo - Pappardelle with Mushrooms - Italian Near Me - Warrendale, Pennsylvania

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4.5 stars overall. Ill Pizzaiolo is an Italian restaurant that serves lunches and dinners seven days a week. Their food menus list appetizers such as arancini, calamari, charcuterie, and mussels; entrees such as salads, pizzas, pastas, chicken parmigiano, and lamb chops; and desserts such as cannoli, gelato, and ricotta cheesecake. Their beverage menu lists many sodas, wines, cocktails, and beers. To give you an idea of prices, many appetizers cost about $15, and many entrees cost about $21-36. Through the Resy website, I made a reservation for dinner for my husband and me for Valentine's Day. Initially, my husband questioned why I had selected a "pizza place" for such an important day, but once we arrived at the restaurant, then he said that the restaurant looked "nice." The restaurant was neither super-fancy nor super-casual. Our table was ready for us on time at 6:30 PM. Our server Sean (spelling?) provided very courteous and timely service throughout the evening. He explained that most of the restaurant's noodles are made in-house and that the pizzas are VPN-certified, which means that the restaurant follows the regulations of Neapolitan pizza-making (i.e., ingredients and oven). Here are our reviews for the foods: Bread - Free - 5 stars - This bread came in two flavors and was accompanied by a dipping oil. The breads were fresh, and we liked the flavor of the olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Panna pizza - $24 - 5 stars - This pizza consisted of a thin crust that was topped with cream, mozzarella, parmigiano, prosciutto, mushrooms, and olive oil. It was probably the fanciest pizza that I have ever eaten. We particularly enjoyed the large, fresh mushrooms. Chicken marsala - $29 - 5 stars - This entree contained two large juicy pieces of chicken that were covered in fontina, marsala sauce, and many large wild mushrooms. Veal parmigiano - $36 - 4 stars - My husband ate this entree, and I tried one bite. Three pieces of veal were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. On the side was spaghetti with a tasty sauce. As we were leaving the restaurant, the employees told us "thank you," "Happy Valentine's day," and "good night." My overall rating is 4.5 stars, which averages my rating of 5 stars and my husband's rating of 4 stars. My husband lived in Italy for part of his childhood, and he probably ate cheap Italian food there, because he prefers cheap Italian food! The serving sizes were large, so we had leftovers for later, and my husband said that he liked the reheated food better (?!). read more

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Love this place and love their food. We have tried everything from pizza to lasagna to lemon chicken. Always good service and delicious meals. read more

Food was great, desserts were outstanding. Specialty cocktail was tasty but was almost entirely ice, three sips and it was gone. Heat was set to the low/mid 60's if that is a consideration read more

I have visited the Mount Lebanon location of this business in the past and had a wonderful time with both the food and the staff. That being said I wouldn't say this is life-changingly good Italian food, although it is very good. I'm writing this review because I arrived here with a friend at 2 PM on a Sunday, and was immediately told they could only seat us if we promised to be done by 3:45 because they needed the table then. I understand tables have to be held if reserved, but looking around this very large restaurant was only about 1/3 full if that. I also don't feel it's appropriate to communicate scheduling issues to the customer and make them my responsibility. I've never been given a time limit to eat at any restaurant, and from then on the vibes were off. Our server seemed annoyed with us too (maybe because we offered to order everything all at once in order to streamline things because we were told they needed the table) but was perfectly adequate at performing their job. It was a very strange and unwelcoming experience, and I would definitely recommend visiting one of their other locations instead. The food was perfectly fine, but there are other restaurants in the Pittsburgh area with food of the same quality for much lower prices. read more

All the food we tried was wonderful. We shared an order of mussels and a Caesar salad. Both were delicious! My dad had a draft beer, which he said was great. Dad had the eggplant Parmesan and I had the muffuletta. Portions were huge. We both could only eat half of what we ordered. I also ordered a lemon cake to go. It was delicious. We were a party of 8 and they didn't charge a fee for separate checks. The waitress was very friendly and helpful in explaining the many items on the menu. The ambience is comfortable and not cultured. They have a huge pizza oven on display in the kitchen. Those in our party who ordered pizza said it was great. read more

Food is great and they are happy to accommodate special requests. The outside courtyard dining is lovely in spring and summer. I've also always been happy with the service and recommend any of their classic Italian Dishes. read more

We ended up here when our "go to" was closed for the week between Christmas and NYE. We sat on heated patio. In the middle of the room it was warm. Dining rm itself was very nice. Drinks, imo, were too pricey. Wine bottles were $60+. A martini was $16. The food was very, very good. The alcohol prices, however, would make me think twice. Alcohol brings a high profit margin.. this place is too high on alcohol. Drop the prices a few bucks on drinks and offer a few $40 bottles of wine.. that would still be pricey but would elevate them to 5 stars. Server was nice. Saw a lot of food mistakes from other diners. Overall, I'll go back, but with hubby alone... and after hitting my local pub for a wine or two before our seating time. Reservations are a must, and we will think ahead next time. read more

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Great service, very kid friendly with crayons, paper, and a free matchbox car toy. Food was great too! Pasta was Italian style more firm which I prefer, just a great place overall will definitely be back! read more

This place has been on our list for awhile now. With our second child due any day, we decided we better get to Il Pizzaiolo sooner rather than later. My husband and I enjoy sharing our meals and got a side house salad (which was enormous and full of flavor), rigatoni with sausage and meatballs, and the calzone. After traveling to Italy a few months ago, we learned to appreciate true al dente pasta and our rigatoni was cooked perfectly! The meatballs and sausage were really tasty too! The calzone was smaller than I would have imagined, with a little less meat than I would have hoped for, but it was still very good! Overall a great experience and delicious food! read more

Il Pizzaiolo - Calzone - Italian Near Me - Warrendale, Pennsylvania

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Came here on a date night this past month and was really pleased with our meal, the service, and the ambiance. We made a reservation a couple weeks in advance and we're promptly seated on arrival in a nice booth. Complimentary bread and EVOO followed while we reviewed the menu. For our meal we shared a house salad, a rigatoni with meatball & sausage, and a calzone. The salad was a very generous portion and full of fresh ingredients. We got it topped with peppers too. The rigatoni was al dente and the meatball was Heaven! The calzone was a little on the small side and didn't have near as many fixings as I would've expected, but was well cooked in the pizza oven and had nice flavor too. A little pricey, but a great meal and well-worth the cost! read more

Il Pizzaiolo - Rigatoni - Italian Near Me - Warrendale, Pennsylvania

Love Love Love this place. Great food. Fresh and Hot. Wide variety of foods. Check out the menu. Nice welcoming atmosphere. Family Friendly. But also, a great place to bring a date. Not too noisy. Kind of tricky to get in and out of parking lot but it's okay just follow directions. I look forward to eating here again and again. Prices are fair. What you would expect to pay for this kind of dining. Not too Pricey. Service was great as well. read more

My husband and I chose Il Pizzaiolo to celebrate our first wedding anniversary! I made reservations online, which is always very convenient. Our waitress greeted us right away and we ordered drinks. I ordered the Paloma. Not only was it beautiful looking, it was very delicious and refreshing too! The complimentary bread and oil was delicious. I ordered the penne Rosa (of course I did!) and my husband has the chicken parmigiana. Both meals were delicious! We had to wait a little bit longer for our food to come out because of the amount of take-out orders they had, but we weren't in any rush that night. We enjoy our meals and had a great night. I look forward to coming and trying more. read more

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