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    Mama Lena's II

    4.0 (60 reviews)
    InexpensivePizza, Italian
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    a pizza in a box
    Natalie B.

    I was hardcore craving pizza yesterday. And I wanted the authentic stuff, not the terrible "might as well have gotten frozen" pizza. I yelped pizza places near me and Mama Lena's menu spoke to me. We got the Hawaiian pizza. It was a nice fluffy crust, tons of cheese, and just absolute perfection in the distribution of toppings. My only reason to dock a star is that the neighborhood isn't great and parking is awful. My boyfriend locked me in the vehicle to go get it himself since there was no way to pull up closer. However, I'm willing to fight through it for more of Mama Lenas!

    Half rack of Ribs and fries
    Chai A.

    I heard all the hype about this place from friends and coworkers so I finally made my way across the bridge and got a seat in the dinning room with my mom and son. We ordered the child's size spaghetti and meatball, nacho grande, 2 slices of steak and ranch pizza, order of ribs, corned beef sandwich and fries)(never go to a restaurant where your starving ‍). Food came super quick and I mean like within 5 minutes. I absolutely loved the corned beef sandwich its kind of like a primantis but much better. The bun was Mancini and the top of it was brushed with what I believe was butter. No fat on the corned beef, Cole slaw was the best I ever had and the fries were seasoned and crispy. The steak and ranch pizza was bug and really flavorful you can tell they use fresh ingredients. My son loved his spaghetti and the helping was so big he didn't make it through even a quarter of the meal. The nachos grande were OK nothing out of the ordinary. All toppings were fresh (including actual real beef) and presented well. The ribs let me tell you.... THE RIBS! Surprised the hell out of me that you could get ribs like these at a pizza joint. They were fresh, meaty, perfectly cooked and the sauce was well balanced with smoky and sweet. They were also presented very well on a platter. Our server was a sweatheart and was very informative of the business, its history and recommended some of her favorite dishes. I will definitely stop driving past this place on my way home from work. This is now my go to spot.

    Very Hot and Wet Cajun Wings
    Nena U.

    First time trying Mama Lenas "II" I was a fan of the original. Steeler Sunday so craving wings big time. I had a tough time finding a menu online - that listed their wing flavors. I was pleasantly surprised when I heard the flavored over the phone when I called to place the order. There were many selections. I chose Very Hot and Wet Cajun. The Cajun were very good and I am indeed impressed. The Very hot weren't that hot. They seemed like just hot wings with red pepper flakes on them.. but they were tasty. I ordered a side of fries. I don't expect fresh cut fries but it seems like every pizza/hoagie establishment in the area has the exact same fries. They are slightly coated with like a beer batter or something. I am always looking for the place that has great fresh fries. These were ok but just the same as any other place - meh. Hooray for the Cajun wings. I look forward to going back and trying something else. Thank you Mama Lena's II.

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    Food is awesome. Great pizza! Fast service quick delivery. Try the wedding soup it's delicious

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    Absolutely great food and fantastic customer service. Food delivery is always on time

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    Love the Sicilian pizza from this place. We order delivery often and always have a fast delivery of HOT pizza. I would recommend it.

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    Stombollis are very good! Giant portion. Pizza was good. Has been my go to the last few times we've ordered.

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    There pasta is awesome, I tried there Mediterranean pasta and it is out of this world

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    Pizza is great. Cash is accepted here..the coupons are not...Was told they may have coronavirus and can't be used

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    This place is our go to place for pizza/ Italian. MAma's soup is delicious. You gonna like it!

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    Best darn pizza in da Burgh! Dough, sauce, cheese,all so delicious! One of my top 3 pizza joints in PGH!

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    Amazing! A classic old-school Italian restaurant with delicious food. The fresh warm bread and…read moredipping oil, pizza, greens and beans, steak, and pasta are all excellent. It's not a huge place and they don't take reservations so you have to plan ahead and be flexible, but it's worth it. You also can't beat the price and it's BYOB. Highly recommend!

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    It's been many years since I have been able to get to Caporella's. The last time I was there, it…read morewas at the old location on Rt 51. We have tried many times over the years to get to the new location, but it is so difficult. Especially when you have kids and family events, and have to plan two weeks ahead in order to get them to give a reservation. Be forewarned, make a reservation! You cannot just decide to go to dinner one night and choose Caporella's....at least we've never been able to. For our visit this time, we really liked the location. It is definitely beautiful. Our service was good, as well, while we were there. It was just the wife and I with our youngest, since she was a last minute add-on to our planned date night, and the server was great with her. Food wise, some things impressed, some did not. I do not feel the quality of what I had this time matched the stellar experiences I used to have at the old location. The price tag on few things, as well, didn't measure up. Let me explain. For appetizers: The Beans and Greens were still literally the BEST I have ever had in my life. Their version still stands for what I measure all others against. The Cheese Logs were good albeit crazy for the price, and breading was super heavy on them. For Soups: We had to try the French Onion Soup, as we always do anywhere. It was..eh. Reminded me of a beef vegetable soup with some onions thrown in. There was no depth to it like a stellar FOS would have. It reminded me of something that was just thrown together really quickly. For Dinners: I had the Chicken Parm. Chicken was good, but I really did not like the spaghetti sauce. I'm picky, and it probably is just "me". I don't like tomato-y canned tasting acidic marinara. The wife had their version of a Chicken Piccata, her usual go to, and hated it. She took it home, and I ate it for lunch the next day. It was very sour. Daughter had gnocchi, and liked it. For Desserts: A spumoni, which was great, and a Tiramisu. HATED THAT. I was under the impression it was going to be Tiramisu....not a dry as a bone tiramisu-flavored cake. Was the first time you would hear me say I was very thankful for getting such a small piece. Would NOT get again. Overall, I am not sure if I will be going out of my way to go back again for anything other than those Beans n' Greens. They really are amazing. But, for anything else, the price tag and what we received this time was not going to draw us back again vs. other options in the area, compounded with how difficult it is for us to get there with the reservation-must-have. It's good, but not THAT good.

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    Let's eat together & celebrate my MIL's birthday…read more A little slice of Italy in McMurray South Hills of Pittsburgh. Craft cocktails (OMG...the SPRITZ options) & artisan wines meet an ever-changing Italian menu, all served in an effortlessly upscale setting. Perfect for date night, birthdays, or any special occasion. Pro tip: If you're celebrating, let them know!!! They'll add the guest of honor's name to the menu and the chalkboard above the kitchen. It is such a thoughtful, personal touch. Wine pick: a bottle of Zenato Valpolicella Ripassa (a must if you love red) What I ordered: smoked provolone, casa salad, cacio e pepe, chicken piccata Finished with a birthday chocolate cake...absolutely delicious Save this spot for your next celebration! Enjoy

    I was near the neighborhood and looked up on Yelp for a recommendation and this restaurant came up…read moreas a sophisticated option. Parking is tight, but there is valet. I found a spot on the street. The building is a former school, which makes it interesting. It was busy on a Friday, but I was able to find a seat at the bar upstairs. I find it bizarre that sophisticated restaurants have sports screens at the bar. If you're sitting at the bar, there's nothing else for you to look at. Not in the mood for sports? This is not the place for you. I was surprised that an Italian place like this did not have a good Barbera wine on the menu. Bartender gave me some recommendations and I thought I was getting a sip to try, but he just brought the whole glass. I liked it so no worries there. I ordered the breaded zucchini as an appetizer and a meal. There were four pieces. But they are stuffed with goat cheese, and it just felt too rich. It's OK if you're in a group, but in my case, two pieces was all I could handle. For dessert, I had the banana crème brûlée, which was OK . I would not order it again. I wanted actual pieces of banana on my dessert which that one didn't have. Overall, it was an OK experience, but I would not go back .

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