Little It' Deli

Really cute local place with very fair prices. I went twice for lunch last week. The service was…read morevery friendly and very attentive. Never had to wait for anything. The food was decent, better than national chains and priced competitively. The ambiance really did it for me. Reminded me of going to an Italian restaurant in the 1990s with my grandparents. Loved the kitschy walls, the tablecloths, the bread on the table. Seemed to be a local institution.

I almost never write negative reviews, but I get the feeling a lot of people pass through this area…read moretraveling and would want to know, so here goes. We got there somewhere around 7 o'clock, were seated within 10 minutes. I was super excited because the atmosphere in this place is outstanding. I mean really great looking restaurant. Old school Italian is the only way I can describe it. We ordered mozzarella sticks as an appetizer and they were fantastic, as well as the salad and wedding soup we ordered. Bread was also really good. However, the main course was not very good at all. My eight-year-old ordered mac & cheese, which I was shocked to learn was Kraft. (as an authentic Italian place, that was kind of weird) I ordered the chicken Romano and the waitress suggested I change the side of pasta to capavelli with a sun-dried vodka sauce... I think that's what it was, but it was a different sauce than on the menu, am my daughter ordered angel hair with basil Alfredo sauce and chicken. First thing, my son said was his mac & cheese tasted funny, I took a bite and it was extremely overcooked. The noodles were mush, and there was no sauce or flavor. My daughter's Alfredo was already separated when it came to the table, and the bottom of the plate was filled with a ton of oil and the noodles were extremely dry. If you bet me money that was an Alfredo sauce, I would've lost that bet. I didn't taste Alfredo at all. We ended up asking for an extra side of Alfredo, and that came out separated as well, and no amount of stirring would put it back together. I'm guessing all of this was microwaved, except maybe the noodles. My chicken Romano was OK. The pasta suggestion from the waitress was absolutely delicious, but the chicken was definitely not panfried long enough, and there was so much butter or Whirl, on it and on the plate that I tried to use my napkin to sop it up. (i'm thinking it was a butter substitute like Whirl based on the taste) Everything was reasonably priced, but we took almost all of the food home accept the mac & cheese, we tossed that. I'm gonna try to fix the pasta with a trick when Alfredo sauce is overcooked and separated, and hopefully I can save it. I think I'm gonna set my chicken breast on a piece of bread to try to soak out the stick of butter (Whirl?) that's on it. Usually I love a great chicken Romano with a well-prepared butter-lemon-caper sauce, but there was no lemon, no caper, just A pool of butter/Whirl. If I can't fix this it's $80 in the trash. I don't make it through this area often, but I will try this place again and order other items because maybe they're way better at something else.

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La Cucina Della Nonna

4.7(80 reviews)

67.6 mi

My friend and I stumbled in here while in Jamestown and not knowing where to go. Lucky for us!…read moreThe service was friendly and attentive. The food was way BETTER than expected and I would recommend this establishment! The only minor criticism I can make is what ever they use to clean the place sorta lingers in the air - so you get a great smell of tomato sauce and the scent of Fabulosa cleaner. All being said- I'd go back!

The food is good here but the service a couple times has been a challenge. We ordered pastas and…read moreask for bread and then we found out we were charged for the bread. Another time we came in with a large group of 12 of us and our server was just horrible. We had mostly adults but we did have a kid with chicken fingers and it was the last thing brought out had to wait almost an hour. Very disappointing. There are many choices for restaurants and I hope this place improves with staffing.

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Sweet Basil

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Spent the night in Shippenville and were looking for somewhere for dinner (pretty limited options!…read more) Settled on Sweet Basil and it was surprisingly good. Wait staff was pleasant and the kitchen staff were having a great time. We could hear them from the dining room but I'll take happy staff over sad ANY day!! Food was tasty, hot and delivered in good time. Would return if back in the area and recommend!

An old Pizza Hut turned restaurant! Had reservations elsewhere and ended up here after passing by…read moreand checking out the menu in which is where the pierogi lasagna caught my eye so hard that we changed plans. Everything was great and I loved the French onion soup. The lasagna was unlike any I had before and was perfect for a cold day!

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Capri Restaurant

4.6(107 reviews)

38.0 mi

Cute place, run by a very sweet family, who makes everything with love. The pizza is amazing and…read moretheir pastas are incredible. I would recommend to anyone for dine in or takeout.

I grew up on capri and j and s pizza in the heights. Capri is one of the coziest family owned spots…read moredoing it how they always have. Just right! I love any gnocchi dish and I'm always getting an extra cheese pizza. One of my fave menu items though is the spaghetti pizza and I'm so overdue for one!

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Even though it's been several year since the wife and I have eaten there . The food , staff &…read moreatmosphere are all great .

Food, Service,…read more Ambiance, Also a must have. Amazing food, cocktails and service. It is so quaint.

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Nap's Cucina Mia

4.4(118 reviews)

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First time visiting. Loved the cozy atmosphere…read more We both decided to get pasta dishes. My shrimp scampi was on point. We went with the caprese starter. I definitely want to return to try their larger protein options. The staffed worked together as a team. Hunter was efficient. Ty.

I had heard that this place was one of the best Italian restaurants in the area, but I didn't…read moreexpect it to be as good as it is. I expected Italian American, with its unassuming front, plain tables, and stock pictures of babies posed next to vegetables. Comfy. But look right and see the heart of the well run professional kitchen. The food is excellent. Classic and fresh, all the dishes keep the spirit of Italian food. I have had a lot of different things: the carbonara, ragu, crab cakes, clams, desserts and cocktails. Like other Italian places, the waiters and a guy that I hope is the owner puts in work to make sure people are enjoying themselves.

The kitchen where the magic happens.

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The pasta was over done and the sauce was burnt. There was one tiny meatball and one tiny sausage. So not worst the price!!

LaValle's Italian Gardens

5.0(1 review)

54.5 mi

We stopped on our way on 219. Restaurant was neat, clean. Waiter was excellent. And food was…read moredelicious. Ordered chicken ala cover, gnocchi with piccata, and ravioli. All were excellent. Very tasty. Portions were perfect.

Albero Verde

4.8(26 reviews)

57.5 mi

We got our Thanksgiving catering from Albero Verde this year. I had been there to celebrate a…read moresuccessful fundraiser for Living Stones and saw the advertising about the Thanksgiving options. I'll post a photo of the menu, but here are some of my thoughts: Turkey - so delicious Mashed potatoes - perfection Stuffing - I loved it but the kids didn't. Honestly they probably would have preferred Stove Top though. Green beans - very tasty but not great as a leftover Cranberry chutney - ok, I love the canned stuff but this was truly a hit. Rolls and butter - literally such delicious butter! Apple pies - they were more like empanadas. I was expecting mini round pies. The crust was amazing but the apples were a bit tart. The pickup was easy and seamless. Everything was packed well. Thank you! We can't wait to come in to eat soon.

Blink, and you just might miss Albero Verde. It's nestled in a strip mall plaza in the heart of…read moreSouth Hills. The restaurant itself is small, but their food is beyond mighty! Our waitress Ellie was attentive, patient, and helpful for our party of 9. She was even willing to give some of the guests tea bags from her own stash! Our group of 9 tried almost everything on the menu. They have a small menu with a few appetizers and main courses along with some desserts. Because we were a larger group, at least one of us got something on the menu. We also shared, so I tried many of the dishes! They gave us an amuse bouche, which was aracini with caramelized onions and peppers. DELICIOUS. I wanted more. We also got foccacia with an oil dipping sauce. The focaccia was denser than usual, but I loved it! Here's what we tried: [Sausage Greens & Beans]: A traditional Italian dish that was absolutely delicious. There was so much flavor between the panchetta, beans, escarole, and sausage. This dish was out of my comfort zone but so delightful. [Crispy Brussel Sprouts]: Man! These were good. They were perfectly charred and paired with a spicy sauce that took this dish to the next level. [Wedding Soup]: A little non-traditional since their noodles were much larger, but I loved the denser meatballs. [Caesar Salad]: My husband loved this dish! The croutons made the dish extra, and it was well dressed and slightly lemony. [Warm Mushroom Salad]: I hate mushrooms but I loved this. The rosemary smoked mushrooms were the star of this dish. [Shrimp Risotto]: This was so creamy and flavorful! [Chicken Marsala]: This dish was out of this world! The rosemary smoked mushrooms gave this dish a perfectly smokey flavored. The chicken was stuffed and accompanied with lyonnaise potatoes that were so crispy and delicious. [Roasted Veggie Rolled Lasagna]: Wow was this dish flavorful. The variety of vegetables were perfect, and the roaster red pepper ricotta in the middle was just what this dish needed. [Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie]: This was the perfect fall dessert. Apple turnovers, peaches, and pumpkin pie mousse. The perfection portion and not overly sweet! This restaurant made it to my top 5, and it was so delicious. All of the flavors were so complex! You need to try this restaurant or you'll really be missing out! I cannot wait to try more items on their menus as their specials and menu changes. Such a hidden gem!

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Lent lunch menu-Shrimp po boy with pierogi

Della Terra

3.8(262 reviews)

34.5 mi

We enjoyed our experience here on a warm Sunday evening. It was surprisingly busy so we sat at the…read morebar and were promptly greeted by our bartender. It was a nice atmosphere inside. We made it just in time for happy hour so ordered the Iris drink and a beer. For food we had the meatballs, fried artichokes and a mini mortadella pizza all on special for happy hour. It was fun to watch the pizza being cooked on the wood fired oven. Everything was very good though the meatballs could have been served warmer. The fried artichokes were really delicious. We enjoyed our evening and round definitely return.

Let's keep this short! Restaurant is in an old Mellon bank…read morebuilding. Food was excellent. Definitely order the fried artichoke, greens and beans appetizer. Unfortunately, the service didn't match the food. The waitress took our order and the service slowed after that. After dinner, she cleared only a few dinner plates and asked if we wanted dessert, brought the dessert menu _. but still left the remaining dinner/salad plates on the table.

Empty inside except for us

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James W.

9 years ago

We stopped in while out on a nice summer drive last week. Stopped in despite it looking run down because the online reviews on yelp were so good. I now see that it's all friends/family/people with vested interests in the business that commented. Our waitress, a middle aged blonde was unfriendly and unwelcoming. There are only 3 tables in the restaurant. One other table had people. They were treated much better than us, being asked how their food was, if they needed anything, if their order was correct. None of which was asked of us. Meatball sub had ice cold sauce and extremely dry meatballs, came with no side. A "manager" came out and asked the other table how their food was, while we sat in silence feeling so awkward. Couldn't get out of there soon enough. Save your money. It's disgusting! read more

Eli B.

11 years ago

I'm a regular here, the ingenuity and freshness of the dishes the come from this restaurant are beyond what you would expect from a little town "deli." The seating area is rich with family photos from the owners and with just a few questions you get a full and lively history of the family that started it and their roots in every dish. From pizza to sandwich, catering and specials on the weekends, Little It Deli is worth the patronage. read more

Michele T.

9 years ago

We hit the jackpot by finding this place! Just passing through on our way to New York. Food was amazing! Calzones are better than perfect and the Hoagies are incredible also. Great service and the owner personally came out of the kitchen to check on our satisfaction. Would go back again! read more

Laura M.

10 years ago

Just a Pizza Place nothing more. Food used to be good months ago but has really went downhill lately. If you are lucky enough to get the right cook on duty your food may be okay Be warned..Little It Deli is Quite disappointing!!!!!!I read more

Jae B.

10 years ago

Perfect and 'Right here in River City'. Marvelous to find this degree of excellence locally. Superlative pizza (dough made on premises), the BEST soups and many other excellent dishes, depending on what's on offer. A delight! read more

Della S.

2 months ago

The building was old but clean. The service was great. The food was amazing. Fresh in-house baked sub buns. Good quality meats. Served quickly- presented very well. We would definitely recommend! read more

Hubert L.

4 years ago

They make you pay $50 for 2 boxes of disgusting "pizza". They are not Italian either, so don't get fooled by their pictures of some so called "ancestors". Never coming here again. read more

Blaze P.

3 years ago

The alfredo and soup were the bomb and the service was the same also the toilet was clean.

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