Pizza is as close we can get to what's served in Italy. Only downer is Shadyside doesn't take reservations. Food is worth it. Faux Chappell site does read more

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

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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

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Authentic Neopolitan pizza, a cozy, inviting space, and a very friendly staff. We arrived on a Friday night and got put on a waiting list. The waiting list would notify us by phone in 10 minutes, so we had just enough time to check out Amazing Books nearby. The pizzas were made in the traditional style with the right oven and were very tasty. It was fun to see the chef spinning the dough close to us. The wine list is a good one, and rather affordable. Our waiter was smart and helpful. Our pizzas came quickly. We didn't have time for the delicious looking Gelato, so we will be back. read more

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

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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

Mercurio's Shadyside - Gelato - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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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

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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

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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

Mercurio's Shadyside - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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

Mercurio's Shadyside - Dulce de Leche Gelato - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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

Mercurio's Shadyside - Pizza Del Re (takeout) - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We always get mercurios takeout! It's cute to dine in too but it gets so busy it's hard to just walk in. The crust is crispy and chewy and the sauce is sweet and fresh. Great toppings too. Margherita con bufola is worth getting over the regular Margherita, in my opinion. Whenever you see someone with a mercurios box walking on walnut street they're always speed walking in a mad rush bc they need to get home and eat their pizza 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

Mercurio's Shadyside - Gluten free Margherita and regular Lasagne Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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. read more

Mercurio's Shadyside - Diavola and Pizza Della Casa - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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

Mercurio's Shadyside - Bresaola - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Really disappointing experience at Mercurio's after hearing this was the place to go for pizza in the Shadyside area. We were sat at a table by the oven which we thought was going to be nice, until they had exhaust heat blowing at us the entire time. Our server seemed nice enough at first, but unfortunately for us, she had a table of her friends that was there at the time and she neglected us and every other table during our meal. Truly a disappointing experience. But to the food, pizzas were sliced large, and light on toppings. Not bad, but also nothing worth going back for. The gelato bar looked good, but after our disappointing experience, we decided to go elsewhere for dessert. read more

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

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Mercurio's is a neighborhood and pittsburgh classic! Excellent, fresh ingredients and delicious offerings. We got a house salad and the prosciutto and burrata to share. Both were good! Nothing special but very fresh. The pizzas are really where Mercurio's shines. We got the Diavola and the Lasagna and both were great. Brick oven pizza with incredible crust and fresh, high quality toppings. Very basic service, but kind. We arrived at 5:45ish on Friday night and got one of the last available tables but we were shoved in a corner with almost no exit out of it. No emergency egress. The spacing in the restaurant is not great. Not handicap accessible inside. Especially not the bathroom. read more

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

Mercurio's Shadyside - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Mercurio's gelato hits so hard I forgot my pizza was perfect too. Dangerous combo!!!!!!

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

Mercurio's Shadyside - blanca and lasagna - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Authentic Italian pizza- delicious! Service was great. Extra characters bc Yelp ccxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxccc read more

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

Mercurio's Shadyside - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This place is absolutely the best most authentic Neapolitan pizza in Pittsburgh and I have tried many here, in other states and in Italy. The restaurant itself is modest and simple. The only downside is the unpredictable waiting time and no reservations available, the host/hostess can be rude sometimes. I wish they can fix but also tells you how popular they are read more

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

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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

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Very good thin crusted pizza. Ice cream is excellent and many flavors. The salad is fresh and good

Place can get pretty packed around dinner time so wait times are a bit longer. There is a separate wait for gelato if you dine in. There are a variety of flavors that you can try from and is priced by weight. read more

Mercurio's Shadyside - gelato - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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

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Small cute place. Great service. The pizza was sooo good. We went about a year ago but I can't stop thinking about it. Too bad they're not closer to me. read more

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

Mercurio's Shadyside - bianca - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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My favorite pizza place. The pizza is so good and much better made with the freshest ingredients because I can eat an entire one without feeling bloated. The restaurant is a little small so I recommend visiting during lunch in a weekday. The pizzas come in one size, about a medium but they are so worth it. Service is fast, and very kind. And they have gelato for dessert! read more

Mercurio's Shadyside - Margherita and Diavalo - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I visited Shadyside because my sister recently moved there for residency! The food is just amazing, I have been on the hunt for a good napoleon style pizza and this checked off every box. No pics of the food unfortunately but we got the Fungi and Four Cheese. The service and ambiance was also amazing! I felt so lucky to go here during my short visit to Shadyside. Hats off to all workers here! read more

Mercurio's Shadyside - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Mercurio's is a Walnut street staple! As someone who eats gluten free, I'm grateful they have amazing homemade gluten free pizza. I believe they have a separate oven for GF (although still risk of cross contamination from dough tossing for folks with Celiac). The restaurant has a small footprint, so tables are close together. The service is kind and efficient. In addition to pizza, they have beer/wine and gelato! read more

Mercurio's Shadyside - Oliva Gluten Free - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Came for pizza! We tried four different ones. The service was excellent with great recommendations. The crust is light and fluffy with fresh ingredients. Authentic italian. The burrata salad looked amazing on the table next to me. read more

Had a take out order, but we got the wrong pizza. Mercurio's did a number of good things to correct the problem. They ran after me, but I was gone. They tried to call me but my ringer was off. Then they just refunded me for the pizza. Nice when a place makes that kind of effort and follows through. Great job! And the pizza we got was tasty, too. read more

short wait & great pizza - we got the pizza diavola & house white wine - a perfect Saturday afternoon stop in!

My favorite pizza....by far, without a doubt! Authentic napoleon style pizza in a brick oven. So delicious! And their gelato is to die for! We can't go there without getting both! My only critique would be that they should have covers for the gelato as all legit gelato places do in Italy. read more

Walked by this place in Shadyside after dinner and decided to try it out. They had a decadent chocolate gelato and solid vanilla with chocolate chips. Very delicious! read more

O.k., so it was time to try the gelato today. There are so many flavors that it was a difficult decision. I went with the tiramisu and mocha chip. They automatically place it in a pint container where they combine both of them side by side. I thought that they would be one of top of the other, which I have seen done in the past. They tasted really wonderful. I don't think that the tiramisu flavor actually tasted like tiramisu, but it was still good. The flavors tasted like nice soft ice cream and not really gelato. I had an iced cappuccino that tasted bitter and very burnt and off putting. I didn't like the coffee, so I politely asked if I could have a macchiato. It was a very small cup of very bitter and burnt tasting coffee. I am not going to get a coffee there again, but just go for the gelato. The service there is really great and super friendly. It is a nice pleasant atmosphere. I recommend getting the gelato, but I can't recommend the coffee, or pizza. read more