Food was very good, but it felt like everything was kind of overpriced for what you get. Overall, we enjoyed our meal but not sure if we will return. read more

Tasty traditional, not trendy and tempermental. Greens & beans rock! Dining here is as if your best friend invited you to tag along to Sunday dinner at his chef Uncle Nino's place. BYOB of Chianti to pair with the solid unpretentious food in a modest setting with a nostagic wait-staff. Long before the open kitchen concept became a hot topic, this cook's line has turned out many a quality plate over the years. read more

We LOVED Legends! Went for a date night this past Saturday. Food was superb(and reasonably priced for quality), service was great, and it was a really pleasant environment. We had a great time and I would highly recommend Legends to anyone looking for a fabulous Italian dinner. read more

Watch out for the cold table in the pit In spite of requesting a move, we were told all tables were booked.Of course that was not true. Prices were inflated for a limited valentines Day Menu. I have been there many times in past, and raved about it to friends. Never again, they are off my list. read more

First time here. My parents raved about this place and how great the spots are. We arrived at 6:45 in a sat night and were promptly seated at our table. We ordered an app and unfortunately this is where our problems began. They brought mussels instead of our mozzarella sticks. But this was quickly corrected. They were fair. We had the Brussel sprouts which were under cooked and did not have any Parmesan cheese on them. Plus they were mixed in with large random pieces of lettuce. So odd! I was actually looking forward to the special. Ribeye topped with shrimp. But unfortunately they had already sold out of the special. Amazing since it was so early on in the night and nothing else in the menu looked good. It was all traditional oily foods. Plus who can't make a veal or chick parm. It's the easiest thing to make. My parents had the spots and the portion was sooooo small and came on an plate all by itself. I give them a 1 for presentation. The best part of the meal was the wine. Oh yeah it was byob. So I guess I did a good job at picking out the wine. Haha. Service was nice and friendly. And she did apologize multiple times about the food. But did nothing to make up for it. Won't be back anytime soon. read more

What a great place to stop for a good meal before a Pirates game.

Will never return to this place. Expensive and rude. Was asked to leave during dessert because there were other parties waiting that had reservations. I had dinner there with a couple of business associates, while we were celebrating her birthday. Ordered some fish which in my opinion was very overpriced for the portion size. It was a tasty meal but I have had much better. Word has it that the Gnocchi is frozen, not homemade. Our table was right next to the radiator and it was so hot in there that it felt like we were sitting in a sauna. The waitress graciously adjusted the temperature, though it was still really uncomfortable. The most ridiculous part though, was being asked to leave shortly after the waitress brought us our dessert. We were informed by a different waitress that other parties were waiting and that had reservations. We were right in the middle of dessert when we were notified. Not once during the phone conversation was I notified that there was a time limit on our dinner reservation. This was completely embarrassing to me, as I was the one who recommended the place. Oh, and the place charges a corking fee to cork our own wine (Its BYOB). Dinner for 3 people was $110 before tip and this was with no appetizers or alcoholic drinks since we brought our own. Not in all my years of dining have I ever been asked to leave a restaurant. We were polite and not belligerent in any way.. Being asked to leave is completely unacceptable. The restaurant should give a disclaimer to people during the reservation process if they want to put a time limit on their dining experience. This place came highly recommended but I am completely perplexed as to why it has good reviews. If I could give it my own star rating it would be a big FAT ZERO. read more

Fantastic, home style Italian food in a cozy atmosphere. Go for the red sauce dishes with Mama's sauce. Chicken parm was a standout. Ok for families and business folks alike. Some of the immediate neighborhood can be rough; adds to the ambience. Only negative is no alcohol-- byob. Corking fee of $4 pp. read more

OK so another winner in this neighborhood besides Nicky's. The Penna Parma was outstanding and the Parm crusted salmon over whole wheat artichoke ravioli with a white basil sauce on special tonight was a great combo and wonderfully executed. Katie our server was professional AND personable and only added to our outstanding meal.....then there were the Pittsbugh natives seated nearby who were friendly and delightful to visit with. WOW what a place. The only downside is that its a little tight inside and a little loud but don't let that stop you! Well worth the trip! read more

Update: Chef Dan read my review (below) and was kind enough to refund the meal. As stated in my original review I should have sent the meal back right away, so that part is on me. Great quality customer service. When I go which is probably about a half-dozen times a year for the past several years. I usually just order the Beans and Greens. This past Friday evening I did something different, I ordered the special which sounded divine. Blackened ahi tuna with two different kinds of ravioli asparagus and mushrooms topped with artichoke hearts covered with a cream sauce. Well when the dish arrived I thought it was my dinner companion's meal because all I saw at first was the ravioli. My friend was confused as well because she thought the fish, the tuna was replaced with salmon, was an unripe tomato. It was in fact the smallest piece of salmon I had ever been served in a restaurant barring a piece of salmon sushi. My friend joked that maybe because I was wearing a kimono jacket they thought I want a bonsai salmon. Now I blame myself for not sending it back, this is what I should have done. Now it gets worse. The bill comes, my dish was $36. Sticker shock and disappointment to say the least. Given that the entrees at Legend's are in the $18-25 range I thought that the high-end of that range would be the price of this special. Ah well Legend's if I do return I will go back to the Beans and Greens. If you go and are tempted to order the special, ask the price. read more

My family and I love this place! We go here all the time. Mamma's gravy tastes just like our childhood. It's a BYOB, so that's always a plus. The food is always delicious. The desserts are huge, so plan on splitting them. read more

Great lunch at a great price. Really enjoyed the pasta and loved the overall setting. Highly recommend!!!

Great Food, bad dining experience. Do not make an early reservation on a Saturday night. Their desire to turn the tables over resulted in a frantic and rushed experience. If it had been left to the staff we would have ordered, eaten, paid and wrapped in 30 minutes. So disappointed after I have bragged to my friends in from California how great it was. Never had an opportunity to dine and enjoy an evening with friends, only eat and get out. read more

Really great food. It is a hidden gem in Pittsburgh. If your looking for a great place to eat I recommend this.

Amazing! Great, handmade, homemade, Italian-American food. The pasta is handmade, and you can taste how fresh and well prepared it is. The blackened shrimp is awesome, the sauce on most of the pasta is described as 'mama's gravy' and it's a great red sauce. The lobster ravioli are great as is the gnocchi. The staff is great too. When its nice out, you can eat outside on the side. Chef Dan and Family Know what they are doing. read more

New to the neighborhood. Heard it was an awesome place to get Italian. I took my out of town family there to get some dinner. I walked in to get a table, saw that several tables were empty so I was hoping my two guests and I could grab something to eat. I asked for a table for 3 and all I got was a "No." We received zero explanation and walked right out. I would NEVER go back due to poor service while in the store for ONlY 10 seconds. read more

So Pittsburgh! This is such a neighborhood gem! We took my grandmother here for her 82nd birthday and had such a good time. Nothing too fancy, just good 'ole Italian food, made in the kitchen right in front of you. read more

I have loved Legends since it first opened. Superior food and good service. Try it. This is the last restaurent I took Mom to before she passed away. She loved it also. read more

I have been here several times and always have a great experience! The food is always delicious, the staff is super friendly, and there are plenty of different dishes to choose from. The desserts are particularly great! The apple pie is delicious :) read more

Truly an enjoyable experience, from start to finish. Friends took us there and it is now our go to place. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Con is that it is too small and cramped. Not a place for an intimate dinner. Portions are huge so expect to take home part of your dinner. read more

as good as it gets is a understatement for this hidden gem on the Northside. lunch is delicious, quick and affordable. Dinner the chef puts out some seriously good food, with generous portions. Check this place it, you won't be disappointed. side note for you salad lovers, this place makes the best salmon salad ever. read more

Good food, nothing too "amazing", a bit overpriced for what they offer, but a good little quaint place to eat. Salad looked very nice, although they were stingy on the dressing, also only have 2 kind of dressings; Balsamic and ranch. Soups could have been a bit more full in the cups. I had the fettuccine Alfredo, and it was in all honesty an average meal of fettuccine, wasn't too impressed with it. But hey, if you're looking to try something new and don't mind spending a few extra bucks, give it a try! read more

One of my favorites - unpretentious fine dining! Reservations are a really good idea on the weekends. I was just here - we started with the beans and greens which are outstanding - they have a food truck dedicated to this dish that makes the rounds of the 'burgh. Warm flatbread (focaccia) with rosemary is served with all meals , yum! I had their spots, which are so tender, light, tasty and never fishy. Served with great mashed taters and a fresh veggie mix, all great. Partner had their pasta special, which is pricey (for Legends, not for other places) because it's essentially 2 dinners on one 16" platter! This was salmon over 2 types of ravioli, with peppers etc. in a white wide cream sauce. Partner requested no cream - no problem - they'll do whatever it takes to make you happy! The service is outstanding, it's BYOB, the salads are very tasty (I forgot to include those) as are the soups,the main courses are sublime. But wait! The desserts are homemade, and super! Coconut cream pie a mile high, triple chocolate cake a 1/4 mile high, and others - but I usually get one of those two. And wait - you get complimentary fudge (chocolate or peanut butter - or both) at the end of the meal. A lot of excellent food in a very comfortable environment, moderately priced. What's not to love?? read more

I became a regular at this very cool place......if only for a week. I was in town due to a family member's hospitalization and discovered this place. The food is great, nice atmosphere, and amazing staff. I tried the antipasto the first day, and loved it. Warm focaccia bread with dipping oil was brought to the table. Tasty!!!!! The next day I had the spinach ravioli, and that's what I stuck with the remainder of the week. The sauce is really one of the better ones I've had. I loved it. I tried the cannoli, caramel butter pecan cake, and chocolate layer cake. All amazing, and all huge! It gets crazier. They walk around offering pieces of fudge after your meal. It was really a calm and comforting break for me in the middle of some very stressful days. Shout out to Janet who works there and is awesome. I'm from the area, but currently live in TN. I'll make sure to stop by next time I'm home for a visit. read more

I took my parents here for lunch yesterday, so I could check it out for my sister. We are going to make reservations to have dinner to honor her later in August at Legends. We all enjoyed our lunches. The staff was great. I'd make reservations on a weekend night. The place is small, I think I counted 13 tables. There is outdoor seating as well. read more

I definitely love this place! A fantastic example of a little neighborhood restaurant just serving perfect hand-made food and getting it right. The food is so savory and just melts in your mouth. You can't go wrong with the specials. My only complaints (which are minor) are that parking can be a bit of an issue (street parking only) and for the love of god, you need to make reservations (they get a bit shirty with you if you don't). But these are so minor, I don't even think they affect my rating at all. The food is phenomenal and the atmosphere is wonderful. read more

Sat at the 2 seats right at the bar once you open the door. Server was fast, informative, and always quick for a re-fill. Got the ravioli and chicken special at the waitresses recommendation and it was unreal. Some of the best Italian food i've ever had, disappointed I waited this long to try Legends. read more

Our first dining experience here caught a bad night at the restaurant. This time, our night out was very enjoyable. Reservations worked. Service was friendly. We weren't rushed out. Food was plentiful and very good. And bonus, Wednesday night is free corkage night. I will be back. read more

Fantastic restaurant. Close seating, must make reservations because it fills up. BYOB. And my meal was delicious. Maybe it was the atmosphere because it was an anniversary dinner for my husband and i, but I adored this place. read more

Great food and service. Small and cozy. Not fancy, but warm and friendly.

Never been disappointed there. Eclectic and UNDER priced. BYOB. MAKE A RESERVATION! Its not a big place so its always busy and full. No real area to wait. But worth it! read more

What a great, low key, friendly and excellent restaurant. The food is cooked with heart and tastes like your mom made it. Nothing fancy here, but it is all really simple and good. BYOB. I would definitely recommend it! read more

We came in from California for our friends wedding and they had the rehearsal dinner here. The food was awesome and the service fabulous just like being back home !!!! read more

Family style portions and setting. Good food, not gourmet. A little loud and close tables for an intimate evening. Great place for friends to catch up, not a date. read more

First and foremost the service is fantastic. Stopped in to eat after Dr appointment, so glad it was recommended. The dinner and desert were fantastic and very reasonably priced. Will definitely make it back soon. read more

Excellent little place. Went for Lunch and couldn't be more pleased. Located right by AGH hospital.

During our recent visit to Pittsburgh, I really wanted to try this place again. Our first visit last year was great and there were more items on the menu I wanted to try. It did not disappoint! We had Italian Wedding soup that was wonderful and my wife just had to try to re-create this when we got home. Their greens and beans is a special treat, with lots of flavor -- an excellent side dish for my main dish, spaghetti and meatballs. Now I would not usually order this at most "Italian" restaurants, but Chef Dan does an excellent job with perfectly cooked pasta, a fresh marinara sauce, and a huge, tasty meatball. And to wrap up, I just HAD to have the caramel apple pie a-la-mode. I don't normally have dessert, but I've SEEN and HAD this pie before. Yummy! The warm homestyle atmosphere does not prevent me from feeling "special" when I dine here. The staff treated me like family and I'll be visiting again! read more

Been there three times and each time it got better. Most recent dinner was with a party of 14. A large crowd for a smal place but they made it work. Everyone was extremely pleased with their meal. The lobster ravioli & salmon specials were top notch. The service was even better than the food if that is possible. Best restaurant in the burgh & it's BYOB to boot. Make sure you have reservations. read more

my partner and I are both BIG fans of LEGENDS NORTH SHORE so much so we decided to have our rehearsal dinner there. when ever we have a night out with special friends and family Legends is the place we like to take them. The meal is always great and the staff is fun. They make you feel like your with family and you never want to leave.Don`t tell mom but for the best Italian food in Pittsburgh go to Legends of the North Shore read more

Had the pasta special with chicken. Was so good, and our waitress was wonderful! I wish I had room for their homemade desserts!