We have been to Lucatino half a dozen times already....why? Cause it's delicious, reasonably priced, friendly staff (especially Tessa - Bar Manager) and fantastic wine selection! Everyone is welcoming and it feels like "our place" already. read more

After several visits, we've found that while the focaccia and pizza are good, the rest of the menu hasn't stood out. We've tried different dishes each time, but nothing has really impressed us. Only item I wouldn't get again is anything pesto since I prefer a more creamy sauce, and theirs was more garlic and oil. Everything is fine -- just not remarkable -- and there are more affordable Italian restaurants that offer better overall quality. I wouldn't say the ambiance was intimate as the tables are pretty close together and the overall space is small. Service was standard. read more

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Greeted warmly by incredible staff. Immediately asked if I wanted a drink and was presented with a delightful Italian beer and tall glass of ice water on this hot day. The decor was elegantly simple with lots of exposed brick and an assorted array of photos on the wall. I started with the Meatballs Tacerna which were simply delicious. The sauce was incredible as was the simple touch of cheese. The meatballs were large and filling but not overwhelming. The homemade Focaccia was flaky and absolutely some of the best I've ever tasted. The chicken was incredibly tender and delicious and the peppers a fantastic mix of hot and sweet. The side of pasta was the perfect addition. Definitely recommend if you are in the area. read more

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Nice new place. It is small about 6 tables and 6 seats at the bar. Interesting wall art. Nice wine list with Italian wines. Service was good. We started with the Focaccia. Some interesting choices on sauces to go with the Focaccia. Enjoyed the Calabrian Chili Oil but the Sunday sauce was wonderful. Then had the rigatoni with Santino's Sunday Sauce. This Nonna really had a great recipe, could eat it all day. Looking forward to our next visit. Welcome to the neighborhood. read more

We have been trying to get in here for awhile and so glad we finally did! Delicious! It's a quaint space, but it was not super busy when we got in, which was nice. The tables are a little close together so if they are all filled, it would be tight. Our server was so friendly and answered all our menu questions. The drinks and food were just perfect! read more

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Rico the owner was so welcoming and the food was delicious! The focaccia is all homemade and very light and delicious. The muscles were excellent really liked the broth they were served with, great presentation .The flourless chocolate cake for dessert is fabulous a great way to finish this delicious meal. The service was excellent and the ambience wise, very chic and unexpected. read more

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We really tried to go here yesterday but their website was misleading and incomplete as to the waitlist. We weren't at home so used our phone to search waitlist options about twenty minutes before our anticipated arrival giving us the option to go elsewhere if wait would be too long. It said the waitlist was closed and that we should proceed to the restaurant. When we arrived they were filled up with a two hour wait. We were told that we should have called or checked the waitlist options on a computer as it doesn't work on a phone. Why would we be told to proceed to the restaurant? Makes no sense. The restaurant looked nice and the aroma was nice so we will try again. Meanwhile I would hope that they can get their act together and fix the waitlist options or take reservations. read more

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! read more

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Mussels with white wine were amazing. Definitely a must have. The vodka chicken cutlet sandwich was cooked perfectly and with a house breading. The service was too tier. The art on the walls was very interesting. This guy will 9 outa 9 be back for a good time. read more

Several neighbors recommended this Italian restaurant which has expanded from the pizza shop next-door to a full service restaurant run by the same people . The food was good the staff friendly and helpful. I don't know if they take reservations, but the restaurant is small so I recommend calling before you visit to see if they take reservations or availability for seating your party. read more

This spot is owned by Slice on Broadway and sells pizza, but is upscale without being overpriced. We had beer and an aperol spritz at the bar with an ample meat and cheese plate. Next time I'd like to try the pasta, which looked delicious or even the pizza. It's small, so be prepared for a possible wait. read more

Found this place by looking for a place to meet friends halfway between our homes. Definitely exceeded expectations. First of all there's a public parking lot across the street. If you frequent dining spots downtown you will appreciate that. We went Saturday evening and had a reservation so we were seated almost immediately. It's small and casual with a nice menu and a good wine selection. The service was great and on time. I did expect the food to be good because the owner is the owner of Slice On Broadway. Which btw makes an excellent Italian Hoagie along with pizza of the same caliber. The Chicken Marsala was fabulous! The desserts were light and a perfect finish. We will 100% be back. Very nice job to all! Great night with great friends. Bravo! read more

Great salad, sandwich and service! What a great night out! 5 star! Love the ambiance.

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. read more

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The restaurant is small, but beautiful. The online waitlist is very convenient. We ordered the focaccia flight with garlic olive oil and hot honey ricotta. I was a little disappointed, I expected more flavor. We also ordered the chicken cutlet sandwich, which was very good. The pizza looked amazing. I'm looking forward to coming back to try it. read more

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 read more

Lucatino - Focaccia - Italian Near Me - Carnegie, Pennsylvania

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Definitely make reservations I got same day reservations for here. The focaccia bread was delicious. I tried the vodka pasta yummy it has a little bit of spice. My gram got the Sunday sauce pasta she enjoyed it read more

-Good great! -Waitstaff fabulous! Thx Jason! -Party of 10 handled totally professionally. Great vibe....will frequent. read more

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! read more

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We came in for a quick bite for lunch and we're pleasantly surprised. Beautiful decor, but most importantly the food was delicious. Crispy nicely seasoned potatoes. The sausage and peppers were delicious and they want the extra mile ... salad had a great dressing and just flavors worked well . Recommend eating here. read more

Everything was pretty mid unfortunately aside from the focaccia which was very good. We got a mix of a few things. The "family size" portion looked identical to the personal portion. The pasta itself was not homemade, probably just a fancy dried bronze cut. As for the sauces, very underwhelming. Chicken piccata was ok; overcooked. The vodka sauce was decent, probably best of the variety we got. The aglio e olio was utterly flavorless. The beans and greens pasta was unbalanced. The escarole bitterness overpowered anything else in that dish. For maybe a few bucks more you can go to D'anoias and much, MUCH better food.. I might go back and get one of the focaccia sandwiches, that's all. Service was excellent also, FWIW. read more

If you're looking to avoid paying for a sauna experience, this might be the place for you. This was our first visit a few days ago, and unfortunately, it didn't start on the right foot. We were greeted by a host managing a tablet who came across as frustrated and unwelcoming. Since it was our first time, we weren't familiar with the reservation and waitlist process. When we asked for clarification, it felt as though our questions were an inconvenience rather than an opportunity to help a new customer. First impressions matter, and this one left us feeling uncomfortable. One of the biggest factors that determines whether we'll return to a restaurant is the quality of the service. Unfortunately, the hospitality throughout our visit fell short. Customer service plays a significant role in the overall dining experience, and we didn't feel particularly welcomed. The temperature inside the restaurant was another major issue. It was uncomfortably hot, to the point where I lost my appetite and became nauseous. I noticed several other guests using their menus to fan themselves, so it didn't seem like we were the only ones affected. As the restaurant filled up, the heat became even more intense. I eventually had to step into the restroom just to splash water on my face and cool down. Given how warm the dining room was, I couldn't help but wonder how the kitchen staff and food were being affected as well. Our male server was pleasant but not very attentive. We experienced delays with drinks, appetizers, and our meals, and because we were hoping to leave sooner due to the heat, the slow service made the experience even more uncomfortable. While using the restroom, I also overheard our server complaining to another employee about customers and how everyone is tipping him crappy. Regardless of the circumstances, having that conversation in an area where guests could clearly hear it felt unprofessional and awkward, especially in such a small restaurant. As for the food, we understood that the restaurant was busy and didn't mind waiting for our entrees. However, our appetizers arrived almost simultaneously with the main courses, which defeated the purpose of ordering them. We had expected the appetizers to come out first so we could enjoy something while waiting for our meals. Overall, this visit was disappointing. Between the uncomfortable temperature, lackluster service, and disorganized pacing of the meal, it wasn't an experience we'd choose to repeat. There are several excellent restaurants nearby that provide a much more enjoyable dining experience. In our opinion, Leo Greta offers a significantly better overall experience, and we'd recommend it over this restaurant. read more

Lucatino is a cosy Italian restaurant in Carnegie. The menu is diverse and the food is delicious. They serve large portions. They don't take reservations but they maintain a waiting list on their website. It was very busy when we got there at 5:30 PM on Tuesday night. We can't wait to go back to this wonderful restaurant. read more

Lucatino is a new, cozy Italian spot in Carnegie. We had a large party of 12 (make reservations!) for Father's Day. The waitress was very attentive. The appetizers, salads, and food came out quickly and was delicious! Everyone was happy with their food. Great place. Will definitely be back to try other menu items or have a drink and app at the bar. read more

This is a very cute place.Nice atmosphere with Italian music.I ordered a panini sandwich with priscutto meat.It had arugula in it.Very good.I brought half home.My husband ordered one of the thin pizzas and liked it.My daughter got a salad and said It was good.Nothing was outstanding but It was all very tasty.With so many Italian restaurants in the area, I doubt I will go back.Waiter was very good. read more

The place is cute but small. I got the chicken Milanese sandwich. The bread is very good. The chicken was good although it could've used more seasoning, as could the potatoes. Potatoes were well made but no seasoning not even salt. Husband had beans and greens and linguine with clam sauce. He said both were good. read more

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

Very cute spot! The focaccia and the trio of dips were phenomenal. The meatballs were great as well. Honestly, everything we tried was great, but those were really stand out. We came at brunch, so there was no wait, but I'm sure it's a different story for dinner. Wish they took reservations, it'd bring me back sooner! read more

This is a VERY loud Resturant with very loud music playing. At our request server lowered volume but it increased shortly thereafter so patrons increased their volume as well. Food was good but not exceptional. Had the pesto sauce that needed more sauce with grilled chicken that came as breaded fried ( also on dry side). Zucchini appetizer was as expected. Again not exceptional. Wine was good. Decor is lovely. Our server Bethany was excellent. She made good recommendations and her timing was spot on. She managed the pace very well. read more

The service was absolutely amazing. The food was delicious and definitely hit the spot. read more

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We love this new cozy little local restaurant. We've been there 6 times in 2 months. So happy to have food this delicious 5 minutes from our home! Great service, reasonable prices and great food! What more could you ask for?! read more

we had a reservation which was honored. We were celebrating a 20th anniversary and we had very little time to scan the menu. We wished to have a celebratory toast which was very rushed. We did bring our own preferred wine The corkage fee was too high. The food was tasteless. Locals who will be patronizing other establishments. read more

We have visited 3 times....the first for a pizza, app and salad....the clam pizza had too much cheese, the calamari app overcooked but the arugula salad was outstanding....second visit with friends, everyone loved their entrees especially the fusilli w/greens and beans, rigatoni and pesto fusili. Last visit we had all apps....meatballs are awesome, arancini a little greasy and fried zucchini just ok. We would have given a 5 star rating but think an great Italian style restaurant as Lucatino is, should offer good espresso coffee especially to go with all of their fine desserts. Lastly, it would be nice if the restaurant allowed reservations at the bar like a lot of pittsburgh restaurants offer....especially since every time we have been there, people at the bar are eating dinner. read more

This is a place you see in Rome or NYC. And trust me I have been there. A true taverna in a small space, amazing decor and dinner with a show watching the professionals taking the best care of their guests. Thank you Rico for all you have done for our neighborhood. read more

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. read more

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Oh my goodness! I could have eaten the entire plate of warm focaccia with the cannellini bean dip. It was amazing. We also enjoyed our chicken Parmesan. Looking forward to going back again to try other menu items and devour more focaccia bread! read more

Lucatino - Italian Near Me - Carnegie, Pennsylvania

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Lucatino is an absolute gem. From the moment we walked in, the restaurant felt warm, cozy, and incredibly clean. The staff were outstanding, attentive, polite, and genuinely welcoming, which made the entire experience even better. The food was phenomenal. The focaccia was hands down the best I have ever had. Perfectly fresh and flavorful. The veal and peppers were to die for, and the beans and greens, oh my gosh, absolutely incredible. Even the salad was fresh and perfectly done. Honestly, we tried what felt like half the menu and every single dish was amazing. As a very Italian family, we can be pretty particular about our food, and Lucatino absolutely gets our full approval. We will definitely be back. read more

Ambiance is good. Packs em in about 5pm. We went there about 4pm and there were a few tables at the ready. I had the veal parm and the wife had the veal piccata. The veal was tasty and cooked just right. The parm comes with one veal and piccata comes with two??? Overall not a one and done. We will come back to try either sandwiches or pizza. The two dishes we tried were good just not amazing for $28-$29. The piccata sauce needs a little more flavor and the parm should have two veal IMO. For a place 2.5 weeks new I think they did well. read more

The restaurant is a unique niche for the small town of Carnegie with good service and first impression food, after your first visit you'll most likely think there are better places. If the opportunity presents itself for this restaurant to have regular patrons, it may build a local and sometime visited reputation, however the food is ok, not great (had a stuffed banana pepper appetizer that simply did have much taste). They started to take reservations however are not doing a great job managing the process as people are standing inside and outside waiting for their reservation. It's not a place to relax and enjoy wine or great food as the wait staff continuously checks on you (great) however it's more to get you out the door and onto the next reservation which is not good restaurant practice. I enjoy BYOB but not the $15 fee.... perhaps they'll figure it out but to make the trip, either local or from a distance, simply there are better options. read more

The food looked wonderful. However, my brother was having dental issues and could only eat soft food. Therefore, we only had appetizers. I would go back to try the entrees. Of the four appetizers: The Greens and Beans had sand in them; presumably from not cleaning the kale properly; we could not even eat them. The fried zucchini was tasteless and dry/overdone (marinara sauce however, was excellent). The foccacia very light, airy, but tasteless, as well, the dipping oils. I would recommend the stuffed banana peppers (however, they were not spicy.) Again, I would give it a other chance. Service was great: friendly and accommodating, as well the bartenders! read more