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It was my first time eating in at Mercurio's vs takeout and I'm glad I ventured out. We were seated immediately and the server was kind and efficient. The restaurant itself is small with a very relaxed vibe. The pizza is so much tastier fresh from eating-in vs having it delivered. I really enjoyed the pizza, I'm so glad I didn't give up on this place. I will definitely eat-in moving forward!
Came back for another Roberto pizza. Still absolutely delicious. We have been craving this pizza and finally got our fix. Quick, friendly service. We sat at a table for two by the pizza station.
Mercurio's on Walnut Street was a nice experience overall. When you walk in, you are welcomed into a small, quaint spot with the brick oven pizza area visible in the back, which I always love to see. I was seated close to the window, which I really appreciated because the sun was shining that day and I was fully in the mood to let the sunlight hit my skin while I relaxed. The hostess picked a great spot for me. I started with a glass of wine and ordered the bruschetta and prosciutto antipasta before my meal, along with a pizza. The antipasta was nice and refreshing. The tomatoes were slightly soft, but it was still enjoyable overall. For the pizza, I got the Salame Calabrese. I do love brick oven pizza when the texture and seasoning are just right. This one was a bit softer than I personally prefer and had some slightly more charred spots. The sauce could have used a touch more seasoning for my taste, but it was still a decent pie. It is possible that the timing played a role since I came for a late lunch. Dinner service might offer a slightly different experience. I am not completely sure if I will return specifically for the pizza, but I would consider coming back to try their gelato.
We got in right before they were not taking any more customers on a Sunday night. We ordered the Margherita pizza and the Italiano panini. Both were so good...we might have liked the sandwich a tad more!!! We ended the night with some delicious gelato
As someone who grew up on pizza in the New York/New Jersey area, I don't typically try too many other pizzas around the US, but as this one came highly recommended, we gave it a shot. We went after 7 on a Monday night, and even then there was over a 30 minute wait, which immediately speaks volumes to how regarded Mercurios is in the area. We got two personal pies: a white and a red. The white was unfortunately, disappointing. While there was some good flavors to it, unfortunately white in this case just means the absence of sauce, and that empty space isn't filled with anything else. This results in patches of cheese and toppings, and other large spaces unoccupied by anything other than the dough. The red was the same, if the voids were filled with sauce. This leads to a much fuller pie and flavor. We finished our meal with a gelato which was exceptional and could stand on its own in a shop dedicated just to that. Overall, if you call the white pie a mulligan, it was a great experience and one of the best pizzas in the area. But the white pizza really is one of the worst I've had, so stay away from that and you'll have a good time.
best pizza i've had in my life and the only pizza i crave. salsicca e funghi is amazing and so is the lasagna (although the lasagna is definitely on the heavier side). their gelato is good too. service can be quite slow unfortunately but otherwise it's great!!
Incredible Wood Fired Pizza for a Pittsburgh Mini Trip! I stopped here for lunch with my sister to try her favorite Shadyside pizza restaurant. I came for the pizza and left full from a whole pie and waffle cone gelato. I ordered the Margherita Con Bufala with a Diet Coke and finished off my meal with Mango gelato in a waffle cone. Margherita Con Bufala This pizza is the one to get. If you're feeling indecisive or just prefer something simple. This is a safe bet for a stellar pie. According to their menu, this has won awards and my tastebuds agree. The pizza is perfectly thin with an airy springy crust. The San Marzano tomato sauce is sweet and delicious topped with the perfect ratio of Buffalo mozzarella. As others have reviewed, the oil and moisture from tomatoes can "pool" on top of the pie but this is what is expected with fresh ingredients and olive oil drizzle. I happily sopped mine up with the crust. If you're looking for a thick or crunchy crust, this may not be for you. Gelato The mango gelato was refreshing and much creamier than I expected. It's the closest I've had to authentic Italian gelato since visiting Italy two summers ago. Refills for drinks were offered promptly and service was kind and attentive. There was no rush to leave. It's the type of place that leaves you wanting to come back for more in both food and atmosphere. I'm not in Pittsburgh often but when I do come back, this will be on my list. If you're undecided on lunch or dinner for casual, family or even date night occasion, this is an easy yes to impress.
We were a group of six and we waited about 15 minutes to get seated. All the pizza were freshly made onsite and quite tasty. They don't offer samplings for their gelato, but it's weighed by ounces so you can get as little as you want. My favorite was black cherry with chocolate.
Don't know what took me so long to try Mercurios pizza! Delicious Neapolitan style pies. Their burrata was amazing and super filling, it came with tomatoes and bread. The Olive pizza was outstanding! Have to finish dinner there with their gelato! Can't go wrong with any flavor
Really great gelato! They had a lot of options for flavors, and I like that they price by weight! The Dulce de Leche was a perfect blend of salty and sweet, and the texture was spot on for gelato. The small is definitely the perfect amount for one person, unfortunately no samples so I guess I'll have to go back soon to try the other flavors!
I got the Pizza Del Re for takeout. It was good (4/5) but not what I was expecting. The crust wasn't crunchy like most thin crusts, but it was still good and felt very light, which I liked. The mushrooms were great too! The service was ok (3/5). I placed the take out order for 7:15 a few hours ahead and got there around 7:20. It was ready around 7:30 but already a little cool when I started to eat it around 7:35. I will definitely try to eat at the restaurant sometime, but it was super packed when I went to pick up the pizza. They had a 1.5 hour wait and a big line for their gelato.
I had seen this place on yelp and I just knew it was gonna be good. I was right. The gluten free crust is also clearly homemade and probably the best gf crust I have had. If you want an Italian wood fire pizza experience this is the place for you. They also have gelato which is so so good! They don't do samples though. There is usually a wait as it gets close to dinner time but definitely worth it. Staff are friendly. Plenty of seating inside.
Fantastic Neapolitan style pizza. The perfect dough! Good service and size, great area. Will be back when we're in Pittsburgh again. The Diavola pizza is one of our all time favorites now.
The pizza was SO GOOD! I would definitely recommend to everyone and am already craving to go back. The gelato was good but tastes more like ice cream than the icier gelato I prefer. Pickup was easy and quick, we didn't eat in person so can't comment on the service in that respect beyond that. It seemed very busy and was definitely popular, and couldn't get much of a read on sitting inside. Would love to go back to eat in person there too. read more
It was my first time eating in at Mercurio's vs takeout and I'm glad I ventured out. We were seated immediately and the server was kind and efficient. The restaurant itself is small with a very relaxed vibe. The pizza is so much tastier fresh from eating-in vs having it delivered. I really enjoyed the pizza, I'm so glad I didn't give up on this place. I will definitely eat-in moving forward! read more
6 months ago
Came back for another Roberto pizza. Still absolutely delicious. We have been craving this pizza and finally got our fix. Quick, friendly service. We sat at a table for two by the pizza station. read more
Mercurio's on Walnut Street was a nice experience overall. When you walk in, you are welcomed into a small, quaint spot with the brick oven pizza area visible in the back, which I always love to see. I was seated close to the window, which I really appreciated because the sun was shining that day and I was fully in the mood to let the sunlight hit my skin while I relaxed. The hostess picked a great spot for me. I started with a glass of wine and ordered the bruschetta and prosciutto antipasta before my meal, along with a pizza. The antipasta was nice and refreshing. The tomatoes were slightly soft, but it was still enjoyable overall. For the pizza, I got the Salame Calabrese. I do love brick oven pizza when the texture and seasoning are just right. This one was a bit softer than I personally prefer and had some slightly more charred spots. The sauce could have used a touch more seasoning for my taste, but it was still a decent pie. It is possible that the timing played a role since I came for a late lunch. Dinner service might offer a slightly different experience. I am not completely sure if I will return specifically for the pizza, but I would consider coming back to try their gelato. read more
5 months ago
We got in right before they were not taking any more customers on a Sunday night. We ordered the Margherita pizza and the Italiano panini. Both were so good...we might have liked the sandwich a tad more!!! We ended the night with some delicious gelato read more
As someone who grew up on pizza in the New York/New Jersey area, I don't typically try too many other pizzas around the US, but as this one came highly recommended, we gave it a shot. We went after 7 on a Monday night, and even then there was over a 30 minute wait, which immediately speaks volumes to how regarded Mercurios is in the area. We got two personal pies: a white and a red. The white was unfortunately, disappointing. While there was some good flavors to it, unfortunately white in this case just means the absence of sauce, and that empty space isn't filled with anything else. This results in patches of cheese and toppings, and other large spaces unoccupied by anything other than the dough. The red was the same, if the voids were filled with sauce. This leads to a much fuller pie and flavor. We finished our meal with a gelato which was exceptional and could stand on its own in a shop dedicated just to that. Overall, if you call the white pie a mulligan, it was a great experience and one of the best pizzas in the area. But the white pizza really is one of the worst I've had, so stay away from that and you'll have a good time. read more
4 months ago
best pizza i've had in my life and the only pizza i crave. salsicca e funghi is amazing and so is the lasagna (although the lasagna is definitely on the heavier side). their gelato is good too. service can be quite slow unfortunately but otherwise it's great!! read more
1 year ago
Incredible Wood Fired Pizza for a Pittsburgh Mini Trip! I stopped here for lunch with my sister to try her favorite Shadyside pizza restaurant. I came for the pizza and left full from a whole pie and waffle cone gelato. I ordered the Margherita Con Bufala with a Diet Coke and finished off my meal with Mango gelato in a waffle cone. Margherita Con Bufala This pizza is the one to get. If you're feeling indecisive or just prefer something simple. This is a safe bet for a stellar pie. According to their menu, this has won awards and my tastebuds agree. The pizza is perfectly thin with an airy springy crust. The San Marzano tomato sauce is sweet and delicious topped with the perfect ratio of Buffalo mozzarella. As others have reviewed, the oil and moisture from tomatoes can "pool" on top of the pie but this is what is expected with fresh ingredients and olive oil drizzle. I happily sopped mine up with the crust. If you're looking for a thick or crunchy crust, this may not be for you. Gelato The mango gelato was refreshing and much creamier than I expected. It's the closest I've had to authentic Italian gelato since visiting Italy two summers ago. Refills for drinks were offered promptly and service was kind and attentive. There was no rush to leave. It's the type of place that leaves you wanting to come back for more in both food and atmosphere. I'm not in Pittsburgh often but when I do come back, this will be on my list. If you're undecided on lunch or dinner for casual, family or even date night occasion, this is an easy yes to impress. read more
We were a group of six and we waited about 15 minutes to get seated. All the pizza were freshly made onsite and quite tasty. They don't offer samplings for their gelato, but it's weighed by ounces so you can get as little as you want. My favorite was black cherry with chocolate. read more
1 year ago
Don't know what took me so long to try Mercurios pizza! Delicious Neapolitan style pies. Their burrata was amazing and super filling, it came with tomatoes and bread. The Olive pizza was outstanding! Have to finish dinner there with their gelato! Can't go wrong with any flavor read more
Really great gelato! They had a lot of options for flavors, and I like that they price by weight! The Dulce de Leche was a perfect blend of salty and sweet, and the texture was spot on for gelato. The small is definitely the perfect amount for one person, unfortunately no samples so I guess I'll have to go back soon to try the other flavors! read more
I got the Pizza Del Re for takeout. It was good (4/5) but not what I was expecting. The crust wasn't crunchy like most thin crusts, but it was still good and felt very light, which I liked. The mushrooms were great too! The service was ok (3/5). I placed the take out order for 7:15 a few hours ahead and got there around 7:20. It was ready around 7:30 but already a little cool when I started to eat it around 7:35. I will definitely try to eat at the restaurant sometime, but it was super packed when I went to pick up the pizza. They had a 1.5 hour wait and a big line for their gelato. read more
I had seen this place on yelp and I just knew it was gonna be good. I was right. The gluten free crust is also clearly homemade and probably the best gf crust I have had. If you want an Italian wood fire pizza experience this is the place for you. They also have gelato which is so so good! They don't do samples though. There is usually a wait as it gets close to dinner time but definitely worth it. Staff are friendly. Plenty of seating inside. read more
Nestled in shadyside, a small but busy restaurants has most authentic, Italian pizzas in Pittsburgh. Their pizza dough/crust mimics Italy to a T. Their food is very fresh, clean, and delicious. Their menu has a great list to choose from, so enjoy! They also have over 20 amazing gelato flavors to choose from. The only downside is that you can't sample the gelato. They also have gluten free dough! The service is amazing. All of the servers are really kind and helpful. The food also comes out relatively quickly! Definitely try this place!! read more
1 year ago
This place is legit. I went with husband and my mom. My mom is 100% Italian and grew up with grandparents who made pizza just like this, according to her. We shared two pizzas. The red one had eggplant on it and the sauce was more like crushed tomatoes, which my mom loved. The white pizza had ham on it and the cheeses were so flavorful. The crust on both was perfection! My mom also had some homemade gelato that she also loved. I'd definitely recommend a stop in at this place if you're looking for a good true Italian style wood fired pizza. It's super causal inside so you can just stop in as is. read more
3 months ago
Went on a thursday night, got seated quick but took quite a bit of time for the food to come out. Pizza was good, will have to use knife to cut ur slices. Big menu for pizza so even tho these two flavors were just p good im sure they have more gems hidden there. Really nice vibes for a date place and they also have gelato and cool dessert options read more
4 months ago
Amazing gluten free pizza! The Margarita was some of the best gluten free pizza I've had out! Would go back again and again! Great service! read more
2 years ago
Really awesome pies! Thin, but that's what I like and that's their cooking style. Awesome pizza. Delicious toppings, their sausage is SO good. Just a really traditional Italian style pie that you are sure to love The employees are also very kind and friendly. read more
5 months ago
Started my Pittsburgh foodie adventures in this adorable little sit-down pizza restaurant in Shadyside! We tried the Pizza Del Re (white pizza) and Pizza Della Casa (red pizza), and both lived up to the hype! Pizza Del Re: - White pizza with mozzarella, truffle spread, & prosciutto (it comes with mushrooms too, but we got it without because my boyfriend doesn't like mushrooms) - A super rich truffle taste that was so yummy - Loved the thin crust, but there were parts that tasted a little too burnt Pizza Della Casa: - Red tomato sauce pizza with mozzarella, grape tomatoes, arugula, prosciutto, & parmigiano - I love the combination of prosciutto & arugula and it was a plus that the arugula tasted so fresh & wasn't bitter - I personally prefer red sauce over white sauce, so I liked this pizza a little bit more To top off your meal here, make sure to get their gelato for dessert! I got a small size with 2 flavors -- tiramisu and hazelnut. Both flavors were super rich and yummy and definitely satisfied my sweet tooth. read more
3 months ago
I've been to the Fox chapel location a few times. First time here. The smoked mozzarella margherita pie was delicious, and I enjoyed the gelato as always. I enjoyed the mom and pop vibe of the Fox chapel location a bit more though. Fox chapel was eager to let you sample the gelatos before buying whereas this location had a sign against it. Staff very friendly but they told me if I wanted gelato before my check then go to counter to order. My table was then taken and replaced so I had to eat outside in the cold and pay at the counter. It was more cramped for space here and felt like you were being rushed out to turn the tables around...which I understand to an extent. But for that reason I'll stick to fox chapel read more
4 months ago
2 years ago
Got some takeout and on the way to the register to order is the selection of gelato which means I definitely got dessert before dinner. The gelato is good and they price by the weight of it. The pizza has a very thin, soft crust and a delicious sauce. This was my second attempt at eating here and it's always packed! read more
7 months ago
8 months ago
super great pizza and i loved how they have gelato! the service was great, considering how busy they were, and our waitress was so kind. would recommend! read more
3 years ago
Really excellent Neapolitan pizza in a homey space. Everything on their menu is amazing, but my absolute favorite thing on their menu is the Bianca. They add tomato slices and so much garlic and it's just such a good combination with the chewy thin dough. The pizzas are always fast to come out after you order so there's never too long of a wait once you're seated, but getting seated does often take a while since the space is pretty small and it's a really popular spot. Don't miss out on their gelato either -- there are always so many fun flavors and you can get multiple in a single cup to try more flavors. It's the perfect sweet treat to end off the meal! read more
8 months ago
1 year ago
Great food. Got the house pizza and house salad. Not too heavy at all. Enough to share between two people. Casual vibe. Will come again. read more
9 months ago
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5523 Walnut St
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