I expect to be a little more blown way at this price point. Pros: wait staff is top notch, craft cocktails intriguing, tasty arancini balls Cons: their Neapolitan pizza was just OK and pricey. I expected more flavors , less bland. Summary: I have been to Italy, and every pizza I ate over there was better than this. read more

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I submitted a takeout order on 12/23, which was when the snowstorm hit. Unfortunately, I forgot my credit card at home & the restaurant does not have Apple Pay. However, Il Pizzaiolo was very gracious and let me take my food home with a promise that I would call with my credit card number. I was very appreciative of their graciousness. To top it off, the wait was not too bad, the location was adorable with its decorations, & the food was top notch. Thank you! read more

Il Pizzaiolo - The bolognese with a dog drooling at it. - Italian Near Me - Warrendale, Pennsylvania

Yuck. Over priced hoytee toytee fancy schmancee. Chicken caprese was terrible Itialian muffuletta was inedible If the sixteen dollar sammiches were that terrible I don't even want to try anything else Ugh read more

What has happened to this place. Il Pizzola used to be one of my favorite restaurants but after take out yesterday it will be a long time before we return. Let's start with a pizza that was so thin and wet on the bottom we had to cook to make it eatable. Then there was the ravioli in a watered down sauce, undercooked and basically horrible. Ordered a Caesar salad with no olives, but guess what it came with! And the dressing container was smashed and all over the place. Lastly, the side of bread was so dry it had to be thrown out or toasted to eat. How does anyone let this get out of the kitchen? On top of all this their prices have gotten so high it's not even reasonable for this type of restaurant. You can go to Domenico's on 19 in cranberry and get a much better dinner at much better prices. I really hope this place improves and they really look at their prices and determine what type of establishment they want to be. read more

Started with the Almafi Cosmo, and it was delicious. I had the lemon chicken and I substituted fresh pasta for the potatoes. We had a large party and the service was great. The star of the show was our server Jillian. So professional, responsive and friendly. Thanks for a great night!! read more

Service was soooo slow. When the waitress was around she seemed hurried. Food was overpriced for the quality.

I was staying in the area for the evening and really craving some good Italian, so I came here and they did not disappoint! I sat at the bar, since I was solo and the bartender was decent in taking care of me, she had to balance other tables in the bar area, as well as bar guests and making drinks. I took many of her suggestions and they came out quite well. Started with their wedding soup and it was incredible! One of the best I've had in the area. Plenty of chicken breast chunks and several nice sized meatballs in it! Next up was their salad and again, incredible! The dressing was so tasty and the entire salad was made with fresh ingredients. I then ordered their Ragu for my main course - it was really good! It came with a sausage, a braciole, and a meatball. The meatball was really big, tender and tasty! The braciole (the main reason I ordered this dish) was just ok, definitely thick with meat, but slightly on the dry side. The sausage was good. The sauce was nicely done and flavorful and the pasta was perfectly al dente. Overall, I'd recommend this place and I'll be back for really good Italian! read more

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Food was excellent--everyone loved the ricotta appetizer and the pizza crust is top notch. Service was great and waitresses were very sweet to one of our boys celebrating his birthday. read more

I'm giving this one 4 stars based on a scale that is imaginary, but I think pretty fair. Il Pizzaiolo is good, but on balance expensive. It's not a pizza joint, but if you're going, go for the pizza. I got the salad with salmon and really, how great can a salad be. So, no harm, no foul there. +/-0. My son got the Cavatelli Rapini which was good (though somewhat of an acquired taste). +1 star. My daughter got the gnocchi which was overcooked, so it was mushy. That's a -1. My wife got the Marinara Pizza which was outstanding and worth the money for +2 stars. Smokey and slightly sweet. Maybe it was due to the fact that I liked the marinara sauce overall which was not too acidic and also not too sweet at the same time, which is hard for a restaurant to get right. +1 star for excellent service on a busy Mother's Day. +0.5 star for a nice, varied menu with lots of great looking choices. +0.5 star for very nice ambiance and cleanliness. (Very important and can lose you big points, but not a big positive star value because this is a baseline assumed requirement.) read more

Our server Andrea was wonderful! The food was great too - we recommend the burrata and the fig pizza!

We were there on a Monday night places packed. I had the chicken parm, she had the shrimp Diavola. This place is great. We totally lucked out finding it thanks Yelp. Great family vibe going on here from the staff to the patrons. We are from out of town and tell that plenty of families were regulars coming here. Owner came over made sure that we are having a nice time, great personality, chatted us up for a bit. We let him know that we appreciated the restaurant and could tell they put a lot of love in it. He disappeared for a few minutes and came back with his homemade lemoncello. We all had a drink together and cheers'd and chatted for a few more minutes before he had to start closing up. If you wanna go somewhere where the food is great, and the people are kind and treat you like youre from the same neighborhood and known you for a long time, come here. read more

It's one of my favorites in the Cranberry Township area. The food is always great, the service and ambiance excellent! We held my daughter's bridal shower in the upper private area, and Kate was wonderful to work with. Everything was perfection! read more

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Although we did takeout regularly, we haven't been in the restaurant since the beginning of the pandemic. Dinner tonight was the best we've had. The restaurant was very busy but our table was ready when we arrived, about 10 minutes early. Service was prompt and timely, but not hurried. The food was excellent. We had the ragú (extraordinary) and chicken piccata. The menu is greatly expanded since our last visit, with many pasta and entree options. Wine choices have also expanded and improved. Overall, excellent. read more

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Sat on the patio. It was uncomfortable cold. Heaters weren't all set up. Food got cold very quickly. Servers inconsistent. No salt and pepper on table. Food is normally very good, this time just ok. read more

The tiramisu is double what the picture is sorry I ate it. It was soooooo good though. Penne Rosa was very creamy and we got the blood orange sodas and they were quiet delicious. Good music good service. read more

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My family had a great first experience at Il Pizzaiolo. We are not usually in Warrendale, but I know friends have raved about this place. We were in Cranberry for a birthday party so we decided to stop by for dinner after. We arrived on a Sunday at 5 pm with no reservation and were seated right away outside. They have a covered patio and it was an unseasonably warm day. It really felt like we were on vacation since we were somewhere new to us and sitting outside in November. Our waitress was amazing. She gave great recommendations, made conversation, and was really friendly. We ordered a bottle of amarone della valpollicella and arancini to start. We got a mix of cheese and beef arancini. They were pretty good, but a little bit dry. We were interested in ordering the appetizer plate of vegetables, but were glad when our waitress informed us that they were cold/room temp veggies. Instead of another app we each ordered a pasta dish for dinner. After asking our waitress for her suggestion, I went with the pappardelle alla funghi (pasta tossed with assorted mushrooms, white wine, pancetta, cream, and parmesan reggiano cheese, topped with fresh cracked black pepper). The pasta was perfectly al dente and the cream sauce was to die for. I never order a heavy pasta with cream sauce, but I was so hungry and this sounded amazing. Next time I want to try my usual favorite - linguine with clams. My mom loved her tagliatelle bolognese and my dad loved his veal manicotti al forno. The food was hot and fresh, service was great, and they had a solid wine list. We would definitely make the trip out to Warrendale again just to eat here. read more

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Il Pizzaiolo is the perfect date night spot - or girls night spot or family spot . Our server was impeccable and made great recommendations. She was attentive and quick. We started with drinks and I got the spritz Hugo which was perfectly refreshing! I believe my fiancé got a beer and mentioned their good selection. We started with the arancini which was great. It came with two kinds - one with a yellow rice and some sort of meat inside and the other was white rice with cheese inside (my fave). I got the chicken parm which is my fave to order from an Italian restaurant and it was perfect. The chicken was so juicy and tender. If the spaghetti wasn't made on site, I'd be surprised because it tasted like it. My fiancé got the margarita pizza and it was delicious! Reminds me of the pizza I had in Italy years ago. I'm sad that we were too full to get dessert but I guess we'll just have to come again! read more

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We visited Il Pizzaiolo in Warrendale and couldn't have been more pleased with our dining experience. The restaurant is upscale but has a relaxed welcoming vibe that makes you feel like family as soon as you arrive. All the staff were very professional and our server Elizabeth couldn't have done a better job. The menu is real Italian fare with many dishes not found in most Italian restaurants. Since we were there in the afternoon we ordered Misticanza salads with a wedge of Gorgonzola and a wood fired Margherita pizza made to perfection with authentic Italian San Marzano DOP tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, Pecorino Romano, extra virgin olive oil, and fresh basil on a Caputo 00 dough. All in all, it was a real pleasure from start to finish. We will absolutely return. read more

Love the pizza and drinks and atmosphere. It's my go to place and we need more upscale places like this here. I like the bar area as it really never has families with kids and I prefer an all adult bar read more

For my friends up in the North Hills this Italian restaurant is one to stop at! Il Pizzaiolo is my top fave restaurants to visit for their beautiful ambiance, the service is quick, and the food is DELICIOUS! read more

We have never been to this location and learned more about its authentic flavor upon arrival. Love the decor with three different type dining areas which I thought was very tastefully and beautifully done. Oh, there is outdoor seating too but chilly today! We were greeted promptly and with a friendly smile and seated where we chose. Laura was our attentive, informative, friendly, professional server who also happily took fabulous pics of us when asked. She described all the pizzas which I have never seen done before anywhere! She also described the wines and offered tasters to decide. During our lunch stop, Hope stopped at our table to make sure all was well. She's the awesome GM. I must preface I am 100 percent Italian and a food snob because of my upbringing. However we love love it here! First time we had pasta e fagioli and it was amazing. It was an app size but was way bigger than we expected. We ordered the pizza with prosciutto and arugula which was excellent. Had to take some of it home for later because we were full from our app! Atmosphere is superb and warm. Service excellent. Food delicious and always consistent! Price competitive for this type of upscale but affordable eatery. Highly recommend. read more

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I love the food choices, very friendly staff, and the environment of this restaurant. I took my daughter to celebrate an event, and we had an evening to remember with amazing food. I was surprised that given the amount of people, we were not forgotten and given such great service. I highly recommend Il Pizzaiolo! read more

We were out Friday nite looking for a Mexican restaurant (Cinco de mayo). Every Mexican themed restaurant was completely booked. We stopped at ll Pizzaiolo, Watrendale, hoping to get dinner? We were greeted and seated immediately. The servers were quick, knowledgeable and friendly. The food/drinks outstanding! Lasagna, veal Marsala, sea bass and pasta bolognase. Margaritas to celebrate Cinco, and finally, the delicious desserts. The decor is beautiful, warm and cozy. Kudos to the owner and thank you. Can't wait to return. read more

This is our favorite Italian restaurant in the area. Authentic pizza, tender meatballs , fresh pasta , clean and stylish atmosphere, great outdoor patio , friendly & prompt service read more

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Excellent food~ excellent server! Only drawback was not knowing we needed to request a booth when we made reservations. read more

The atmosphere of this restaurant is wonderful. I love the whole look of the place. The wait staff is super friendly every time I've been there. We love it! The food is so good also. Definitely will go back again and again. read more

Unfortunately II Pizzaiolo used to be 5+ star Neapolitan, especially the Mt Lebo location. Started going downhill when they only offered in-house made mozzarella instead of imported DOP buffalo mozzarella. Ron should have learned from past ventures but apparently he didn't. I've been a customer for 20 years and will consider other options until I hear of changes. The last several times we visited the pizza dough has been considerably different. Thicker and more doughy. The sauce is really the only part that's maintained the standards they used to set in this area. Very disappointing. I used to see him regularly in Mt Lebo. I have yet to see him in the two locations up North in 100+ visits. read more

We recently had my mother in laws 90th birthday here. The atmosphere is great, as was the service. I think there were about 14 of us and everyone enjoyed their dinner. I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu. read more

Great food and service. Our go to for Italian. Planning a birthday party there too in January. read more

The people are very friendly and work to make your visit a pleasant relaxing experience. The food is very good. It is as good if not better than the original location in Mt Lebo read more

The pizza was pretty good and it's a very pretty venue, I will give them that. But my compliments end there. Service was among the absolute worst my family has had in the entire city. The waitress was not very polite and would often offer us things like more bread or water and just never return. At that point just don't offer it? The pasta my mother got was atrocious: It's like they shot a squirt of oil onto the dish from across the room and called it a day. Absolutely no flavor. The ambiance was good but never in a million years is it worth the price. I would highly recommend going to any of the other places in the plaza. This place felt like I was paying for the venue and not for good food. read more

Wonderful food and patio atmosphere! Came in for lunch and was not disappointed with our selections or service (friendly, professional and efficient). Not an inexpensive menu at lunch, but definitely worthy of the quality and taste! Shared 2 good size salads, Caprese and Field greens between 3 of us. The tomato, buffalo mozzarella and basil was fabulous, could've been a meal in itself. Added a slice of gorgonzola cheese but don't think it was needed as the salad was plenty flavorful with a nice vinaigrette dressing. For my entree, the Tagliatelle Bolognese was AMAZING! Pasta was cooked perfectly al Dante, and the bolognese was meaty, tender and very flavorful - this is a winner! Friends ordered the Gnocchi and Ravioli, both filling and enjoyable. Will like to come back and have dinner here, and I'd likely become a raving fan of this restaurant if I lived locally. Enjoy!! read more

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If money is no concern to you, this place is outstanding. Great food, great service, very pricey. I enjoyed my dinner but this is a special occasion type of place, not a "I'll grab dinner on the way home" type of place. read more

I can't believe I forgot about writing this review! We came here this past Christmas Eve for a family dinner with a prefixed menu. (One of my gifts to everyone). :) Atmosphere/Service: -warm -family friendly Food: Bread -pretty stale and cold Antipasto Napoli -amazing Margherita Pizza -yum Cesare Salad/Anchovies -tasty, although a little light on dressing Eggplant Parm. -good Lemon Chicken -amazing! Rigatoni Bolognese -made with linguini NOT rigatoni and WAY too al dente! Braciole -WAY TOO MUCH GARLIC! Sorbet and Tiramisu -both yum Drinks -some good/some meh read more

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Solid meal. Instead of a regular appetizer, we ordered the pizza since we heard people raving about it. It was delicious with a nice crisp and combination of sauce (not too acidic) and toppings. The chicken parm had good portions. The chicken cutlets were lightly seasoned and thankfully not drenched in sauce like some other places like to. The chicken was crispy as a result. Spaghetti was Al dente. The ragu Napoletano was a wonderful assortment of meatballs, beef braciole, and sausage. It was a very satisfying savory meal. The service was fantastic and our server was attentive and friendly. read more

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My girlfriends and I came here on a Friday evening for dinner. It had been highly recommended by many of my patients so I was excited to try it. I knew it would be a little more pricey but I was willing to give it a try based on its reputation! We arrived at 5:30 and were seated very quickly. The restaurant was not very full - there were more people on the bar side which was the only part of the restaurant that served happy hour. Our waitress filled our water glasses and provided suggestions when we could not decide on what salad to share at the table. We ended up with the Misticanza - a mediterranian styled salad with tomatoes, chickpeas, olives, cheese, peppers and carrots, heavily dressed (almost too much) with a vinaigrette. Despite the dressing amount, it was a super fresh salad and a refreshing, light way to begin our meal. We then were served a basket of bread with a small plate of olive oil for dipping. The oil was definitely Italian as it was very nutty and flavorful. The bread had a crusty exterior with a super soft interior, however I felt it would have been much better warm. It was a part of the meal I could leave untouched. We decided to split two pizzas between the four of us. Per recommendation, we ordered the Bianca Pizza and Salsiccia Pizza. The Bianca was a white pizza with oil, ricotta, mozzarella, and parm - this was hands down the best part of the meal (with a consensus at the table)! The Salsiccia was topped with tomato sauce, very little cheese, and coin sized pieces of sweet sausage. The crust of both pizzas were very thin, very Italian like - the white pizza held up better as the sausage pizza was super flimsy and falling apart when trying to eat it. I was not a big fan of the tomato sauce and wished there was more cheese on it. Because we all shared the items among the table, prices were reasonable per person. However, I would not come here for a $20 pizza on a regular basis, though the white pizza may be an exception. The size of the salad was comparable for its price. The rest of the appetizer and entree items were more than I would want to spend on a typical evening out, unless we were celebrating something. The ambiance of this restaurant is unique and kind of cool. It was pretty dark inside, with fake tea lights on all the tables. The light fixtures looked like tree branches and dark wooden beams adorned the ceilings above. There was a section of the restaurant where the walls were graced with fancy wine racks with bottles and more bottles of wine! Overall, a nice date night feel. I would like to bring my husband here someday as we live so close. I also have heard the pasta is made from scratch so I would not be opposed to trying it. Good service, nice ambiance, just ok food, and steep pricing. Eh. read more

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Very good Italian food. Large portions. Everything I've ever had is delicious. Nice atmosphere and professional servers.

Excellent food and ambiance. Solid drink selection. Was perfect for a small celebratory dinner.

We came from Ohio and met friends here. This is a grand restaurant in almost rural America. We have been to Italy, and we relived wonderful food memories here because everything was so similar. This venue is casual or dress up with a comfortable upscale feel. The food was fabulous. We ordered pasta and sides of meatballs. The sauce was fresh and oh, so good. The pizza was crispy with just the right amounts of ingredients. We shared the Italian charcuterie which had tasty meats, cheeses and olives. The service was immaculate. I can't remember her name...Laura?? Very professional. Answered questions. Smiled. Poured the wine nicely. Served and took away dishes properly. Buon appetito. read more

Visited again for an early dinner. Excellent choice of wine as well as featured wine, settled on a featured Cab. Ordered the beet salad with a chicken breast on top, as well as meatballs as a side for some extra protein. Food and service was excellent as usual. read more

Il Pizzaiolo - Grilled chicken breast atop a beet salad, side of meatballs in the background, along with bread and dipping oil. - Italian Near Me - Warrendale, Pennsylvania