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    Lucatino

    4.0 (31 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Trish L.

    My friend and I finally had the time to visit Lucatino for dinner this past week. They have a waitlist option, in lieu of reservations, and we joined about 5 mins prior to walking in the door. The waitlist indicated 0 min wait, but 5 parties ahead of us. We were greeted upon entry, checked in on the wait list, and told it would be a few minutes. We waited about 15 mins for our table. The restaurant is small, loud, and pretty crowded. They have the tables spaced pretty closely together to maximize the amounts of diners they can accommodate. This makes it difficult to get in and out of booth seating. Our waitress was friendly, but clearly strapped for time. We saw her infrequently over the course of our meal. The food and drinks came out quickly, though, and were delicious. The pizza had a much thinner crust than either of us had ever imaged. It was tasty? though, and super light. Even though we ate a full bread flight and the pizza, we didn't feel stuffed. We thought about ordering dessert from their non-permanent rotating menu, but we waited over 15-20 mins for the server to come back and at that point we were ready to go. It's a cute place, maybe for a girl dinner, but it's so loud that you're yelling to have a conversation. The service was pleasant, but not fast. Parking is along the street out front or across the street in a paid lot.

    Focaccia
    Allyson H.

    Delicious focaccia bread with lots of dip options, personally I enjoy just the plain bread the most but the whipped ricotta was really good with it too. The house chopped salad was good and the dressing was tasty. I got the vodka rigatoni with chicken but the chicken was just piled on top, would've been nice if it was mixed in the sauce. The carafe of wine was a good deal too

    Opening tomorrow 2/11/26 ...
    Troy B.

    This new Italian restaurant just opened in Carnegie, and is located next to Slice on Broadway and the Wine and Spirits Shop. I believe this was formerly a bar called Nazcar's, and the space has been totally refurbished into a nice little Italian restaurant and bar. I stopped in for lunch today, and ordered the Fried Zucchini Appetizer, and a Margherita Pizza. The zucchini was a nice portion, breaded and fried, served with a lemon wedge, and a side of red sauce. The pizza was eight slices, and was Romano style which has a very thin, cracker-like crust. I enjoyed the zucchini and the pizza, both were good. I would like to come back again and try some of the other menu items . . . Cheers!

    Tiramisu (left) and pistachio ricotta cheese cake (right)
    Jolene P.

    I would go back and order those muscles everyday. The meatball sub checked all the boxes of a delicious lunch, and that tiramisu was phenomenal. We were greeted and sat immediately when entering and it gave a cozy:warm vibe. Everyone was laughing and enjoying their food and it felt like its own little community. Check out the wall art and see if you can spot all of the wolves!

    Chicken Parmesan

    A group of six of us went for dinner. Very small inside, a little noisy. We all enjoyed our food however and the service was wonderful. It did get a little stuffy inside, even though they have the door propped open. I hope that they have air-conditioning for the summertime. It was only 78 yesterday and it got very warm in there.

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    I wasn't completely satisfied. It is very small. The food was just OK. I thought the price was pretty high.

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    Very good food. The truffle butter on the focaccia bread was amazing. Definitely a place to bring your mom or a date.

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    I've been here several times in the past and when a few friends wanted to meet up in the Carnegie…read morearea, didn't hesitate to recommend it. We tried to make a reservation but nothing was available. My friend insisted on putting our name on a standby list and the restaurant was extremely excited to call us with a cancellation, which they said rarely happens. I was excited to introduce my friends to this spot! Our party was not the easiest as we have a few dietary restrictions, like one GF person and one vegetarian. We wanted a few of the starters and noticed that getting the antipasto might be the most cost-efficient way. My friend asked if we might have all the meat on one plate and the veggies on another to be considerate of the vegetarian (me) and they nicely accommodated that request. The GF friend was excited to order a Dubai chocolate martini as she thought she would be getting these flavors without the dough she can't have, but it came around the rim and sprinkled in the drink and she had to send it back, which they also quickly accommodated. They also had several mocktails on the menu, really nice options made with NA spirits. I ordered one of these. I usually get the gnocchi here but on this visit they had a pasta special with corn that was like a taste of just-ended summer and I went with that. It was delicious and my friends enjoyed their meals as well. There is a dessert bar next door but service on this night was taking an extremely long time so we didn't get into any desserts. Service on this particular visit was not quite what I've been used to on previous visits overall, and one of my friends mentioned it afterward to the GM who was very accountable and responsive. He had also stopped by to personally check on us during our meal, and it's nice to get a sense that a place genuinely cares about your customer experience. I will continue to come back.

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    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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    DeBlaze at 131

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    Overall really enjoyed this place. I think it is family owned - the owner and his ~10 year old son…read morewere sitting at the front of the restaurant.l at the hosts desk. His son took me to my table. The waitress was attentive and very friendly. I ordered the honey pecan crusted salmon and opted for carrots and broccoli as my side. The waitress brought bread and a garlic/oil dish to dip the bread in. The garlic/oil was so yummy, I could've just ate the bread without any dinner! I was also surprised to see I got a large portion of food when the plate came out! Most places these days you don't get much bang for your buck. The salmon was delicious, and so were the carrots and broccoli. My soda was flat and I asked the waitress about it and she fixed it. I ordered the flourless chocolate torte for dessert and liked that too. I wonder what the ingredients were, because there was a bit of spice to it that I couldn't quite place my finger on. The only improvements I think could be made are the ambience was loud. There was a large party in the dining room next to me and they were a loud family with children running and screaming all over the place (I understand this isn't within the realm of control for the restaurant). That itself wasn't unpleasant, it would just be nice if there was some strategic sound dampening. On their website I had signed up for a $10 coupon that never came in my email (not sure if I'm supposed to wait days for it...?). Another thing I noticed on their website is that they charge $10 for a split plate. I'm assuming this means if you come as two people and decide to order one plate of food but split it, they charge for that. That seems really weird. People shouldn't be charged for splitting their food, if that's what that is. They also charge you a transaction fee for using a credit card. Next time I'm in Pittsburgh I'll be coming back. It was nice to eat something that wasn't a burger and fries, since there are so many of those types of places in Pittsburgh.

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    Portofino's has been our go-to for pizza delivery for years - until tonight. Our last order…read morearrived 30 minutes late, cold, and missing the side of ranch (because pizza isn't pizza without it!). Tonight we gave them a second chance. Almost 2 hours, and we're still waiting. Not feeling optimistic about what we're going to get when it's delivered. But you can bet our credit card had long been charged for it! Edit: 2 hours, no pizza. Down to one star. But bonus, manager Scott offered me 10% off my next order when I called. Score! Because I'm totes likely to order from them again.

    Some of the worst pizza I've ever had. We used a coupon from the paper for a 2 topping 8 cut…read moreSicilian. First of all the pizza wasn't even cut through, and the sad attempt at cutting was so uneven that 4 of the slices were about an inch wide, while the others were about 4" each. The toppings were scarce, they used mini pepperoni and put maybe 8 on the whole pizza. The onions were huge chunks and the mushrooms were straight from a can. The worst part though was the thick doughy crust that tasted more like a fishy sourdough roll. I'm serious... It was so noticeable that it made me wonder if the dough was bad or if they for some weird reason put fish sauce in it. It was gross. We also ordered steak and Italian hoagies. The veggies were old and wilted, and there was no dressing on either. The Italian had deli meat that was clearly bottom of the line and not very generous. The "steak" (if you an call it that) was greyish instead of brown and looked like it was a processed meat chopped into pieces. No flavor or seasoning and the texture was reminiscent of spam. It was so bad that I only ate 1/4 of it and tossed the rest. I have ordered from here in the past and always been disappointed. I thought I would give them another try since I'd never ordered a Sicilian pizza from there. What a mistake. I will never order from them again!

    Lucatino - italian - Updated May 2026

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