Was hungry on a Friday evening at our nearby hotel, not wanting to go out was checking yelp for delivery options and Cafe Milano popped up. Ordered a small cheese pizza and the baked ziti with extra garlic bread. The baked ziti was excellent - very flavorful and a huge portion. The pizza was also solid. Ask for extra utensils if you are sharing as they only provided one set. read more

I visited Cafe Milano tonight solo for a quick dinner before seeing Phantom of the Opera at the Benedum. I approached the counter and first asked if they had any dinner specials, which they didn't. In light of that, I attempted to order a mini (6") pie, which the woman behind the counter told me that I didn't want, since it was "retardedly small." I told her I usually order two slices of pizza, and asked her which size I should get, and she said the small, and maybe even the medium. "Really? It's just for me." I said, and proceeded to order a plain small ($8.12 w/ tax). I'm glad I used my common sense, since I wasn't looking for leftovers since I was going to the show afterward. Indeed, when the small showed up, it ended up being about twice as much as I usually order. The pizza took about 10 minutes to prepare, and was served piping hot to me at my table by the woman I'd ordered from. Another odd exchange with her ensued when I asked her for parmesan and oregano, to which she responded they didn't have the latter (what pizza place doesn't have oregano or Italian seasoning?!?), but she could bring me parsley. In terms of quality, I found the pie resoundingly average, with a sweet, non-crispy crust, a bland sauce, and nondescript cheese. This pie was on the level of a Mineo's--and that's not a compliment. However, it was at least filling--which it better have been, given that it contained twice as many slices as I usually eat--so it sustained me through the show without a problem. Overall, I was underwhelmed by my experience at Cafe Milano, despite that I don't exactly have high expectations of pizza parlors. I was particularly put off by the high-pressure upselling tactics of the woman I dealt with--perhaps the sales techniques of Christos next door are rubbing off on Milano's employees? In any case, next time I'm looking for a casual, inexpensive pizza slice or pie in the Cultural District, I'll look elsewhere. read more

Milano - Small (10") cheese pizza - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cafe Milano makes one enormous and enormously savory pie, one that has a puffy, doughy outer edge, generous toppings, stretchy, velvety cheese, and a piquant, but mildly sweet sauce that will have you thinking of it for days and days. On a recent visit, Kay, myself, and some friends took on an extra large (16 cuts) pizza platter that was embellished with gorgeously, scrumptiously caramelized bacon and red onions. A tremendous pizza that stands on a platform above many in the area, it comes strongly recommended from me, a man who eats far too many of them. What underwhelmed me were the brown, overdone fries, which also came off as bagged and frozen and not at all properly freshly cut. When we dined here, the upstairs dining room was buzzing with activity and packed with hungry customers. The poor staff, including our kind and incredibly photogenic server, were almost overcome by the deluge of commerce on an insanely busy Friday night. Despite that, the service was on-point for the most part, our waitress earning herself a hefty tip for what might as well have been combat pay. read more

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First let me start that the pizza was amazing! The service sucked. The waitress was not nice and was mean to several other tables and made it known to us that we were in the way by slamming furniture out of the way muttering swear words. I understand they were short staffed, but don't take it out on the customer. We came for a hockey game from out of town and noticed that in general the city of Pittsburgh has become rude. The past year seems to have allowed everyone to think this is an acceptable way to act. This was our first trip out of town since covid started and noticed every service place was rude. read more

Decided I'd do the "lunch special #10" which comes with a slice of pizza, small salad and a medium drink for $6.90. It's a dollar extra for each pizza topping; I elected to splurge the extra buck and get pepperoni on my slice. While in line I noticed the hoagies that were being served... they looked really good and I almost changed my mind. "Maybe next time", I thought. At 12:22 PM I placed the order, paid my total of $8.45 (including tax), was asked if this order was for "eat in or to go" (it was for "eat in") and I found a table to sit down at. The salad came out quickly. It was fresh with what you would expect; lettuce, tomato, spinach, cucumber and onion. But what made me smile is that they had raspberry vinaigrette available. My favorite! I enjoyed the salad while waiting for my slice. I did notice while waiting and watching Sports Center on the TV above the checkout counter that the dining area is kept remarkably clean. "Good for them", I thought. But as I continued to wait and watch Sport Center, twenty minutes later, for a single slice of pepperoni pizza, I couldn't help but notice that there were only five other customers in the dining area (three of which already had their food) and I began to wonder if I was going to be late (again) returning to the office. 25 minutes later, no slice. At 12:50 I inquired about the single slice of pepperoni pizza and requested it in a "to go" box. I walked out the door with a single slice of pepperoni pizza in a box at 12:58. I enjoyed my single slice of pepperoni pizza back at the office. It was a large slice with a generous amount of pepperoni and it tasted pretty good. Not the warmest slice I ever had, mind you, but it was tasty. I doubt though that I'll ever find the time to see if the hoagies are any good. read more

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I went here with a group during a family outing. We all ordered at the same time and for some reason, my wife's food and my food never came out. We literally did not get our food for 30-45 minutes AFTER everyone else's food was brought to the table. The waitress was apologetic but a manager never approached us despite asking for one. We had part of our meal comped, but only after requesting it. When we got our food, my wife's wrap wasn't correct. I finally got my calzone and had to rush through it as the rest of our group was already way done eating their meal. Definitely not coming here again next time we are in Pittsburgh. read more

We've been going here for several years. We stop in and have a couple beers and a piece of pizza. The pizza is consistent, inexpensive and pretty good. The $5.00 Iron City drafts are a little high. We always sit in the bar area upstairs. The last three times we've been there the bartender has been terrible. She looked at us without any acknowledgement, and waited for the order, brought the drinks, hand held out for the money, returned the change and walked away. Literally not one word spoken. This happened the last three visits. Also she has ignored us on several occasions while we stood at the bar trying to order. We are all well mannered and have worked in the service industry so we understand if there are circumstances that would cause any of this, but there weren't. It's a shame that we won't be going back but we refuse to give money to a business and get treated poorly. read more

The staff was super friendly and helpful! They even gave us a student discount even tho we don't go to a Pittsburgh related school. The food was amazing and it didn't take long for it to be done! It's a great atmosphere for families or to come with friends for drinks, and the pricing was really low for the Pittsburgh area. Definitely going to come back here! read more

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Absolutely pathetic! Went there for the first time in years and turns out I'm barred. For life! Not for fighting, or being belligerent or drunk and unruly. The reason is because someone who was with me didn't like Amy's service (what's to like??) told her how she felt. This had nothing to do with me and was not my concern: until I was told the next time that I wasn't allowed back because of my friend! Lol! Fuck this place!!!!! It's been 4 goddamn years since that happened!!!! Plenty of other places that are way better than this shit hole! read more

Overall good quality and tasting New York style pizza! My one complaint has nothing to do with the food which is great! I was nervous at first when the woman who answered the phone was not the friendliest when I was ordering but the pizza made up for the lack of service. Everything else was great. It came within 45 minutes. A large pie & 2 liter soda goes for around $15. The pizza was really delicious! I will definitely be ordering again! read more

Milano - Pizza was great - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This place is fantastic, I always do delivery and they amaze me at how fast they are. There stuffed shells and hot sausage are hard to beat. The specialty hoagie is a beast and always been great. A#1 place for me!! Simple fast and always friendly delivery. Keep up the GREAT SERVICE. read more

Drivers are scared to drive to the hood . Will give your food to anyone that's outside . Doesn't understand their wrongs and will push you to the side as if your order didnt matt read more

Great pizzas and the service was amazing. Helpful servers. The store was really clean during covid and it smelled nice and fresh. The food was delicious, generous portion of onion rings and their 5 cheese pizza is the best! read more

So my girlfriend and I were fresh in from the game and wanted to try something else before we hit the road back home in the morning. MANNNNNN!!!! I was complaining about the pizza being too small, but in reality it was so good that I wanted more. I'd definitely recommend their pizza. read more

Milano - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This is my favorite pizza, the hoagies are really good too. I have been to several locations, they are all good. I love the seafood hoagie and pizza. The pepperoni pizza here is really good. The perogie pizza is good and the chicken hoagie with cheese. read more

I practically live on the road. I haven't had a good pizza in months but this place made one of the best pizzas ever. It's been a while. Had the Milano special. Crust not too think like a cracker and not too thick like a loaf of artisan bread. Just right. Tasty and great balance of condiments. Not too much and not at all too little. Home run for the road and downtown Pittsburg. read more

Café Milano.. Located in several locations around the Pittsburgh area, Café Milano is one of the better Pizza delivery places in the city. I can't say I have tried everything on the menu (As there is quite a plethora of options) but what I can tell you is that of the 100 times I have called, they have always been nice to the point where they would even offer up coupons to save me money...strange but true. One of the more memorable items on the list is something I urge you to order if you are ever in an adventurous mood. The Ranchero Pie is the mother of all pizza. What will taste like Heaven in your mouth can soon turn to a cheese covered Hell if you are foolish enough to take on a medium pizza of this ranchero'ness by yourself. 4 hours, eat one Ranchero Pie, that is my challenge to you, the last man to take on this challenge only succeeded by using his own tears as lubrication as he slid the last slice into his gullet. Pizza challenge aside, the food is pretty good, some of the better pizzas I have had and if you aren't in the mood for that, they have plenty of other items like calzones, pasta, salads and hoagies if that's where you find your appetite to be. If you are in delivery range, give them a go and if you are up for a challenge...take my pizza challenge....I dare you. read more

Good food. Great place to go before or after a Pirates game. There is a full bar upstairs. The pizza is amazing. The drinks are really good too! read more

I was staying at the Renaissance hotel across the street and decided to stop here because it was so cold out I didn't want to go far for dinner. I ordered a small half cheese/half pepperoni. The pizza was not bad more doughy then I usually like. It kinda reminded me of Domino's pizza. Service was fast. Overall I would come back to eat if I wanted something close to the hotel and inexpensive. read more

Milano - Small pizza. Half cheese and half pepperoni. - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Aside from the wonderful memories I've made at Cafe Milano, a restaurant at which I've eaten for over ten years now, it has the most unique atmosphere. The downstairs area for family is extremely convenient for me and my friends, since none of us likes to be around children. The upstairs is where the magic happens. It's where they keep the bar, the soft drinks, and the bathrooms. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. I've only ever ordered one thing: Mediterranean pizza. They are one of the few places that still has this kind of pizza and it just so happy happens to be my ultimate favorite pizza. Nowhere else has it. It has been the perfect place for me and my friends, as we have eaten there every Wednesday night at five o'clock (back in the old days) where we made memories and ate amazing pizza. Highly highly highly recommend! read more

Milano - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

First time eating here. The food was good but the service was very strange. It took a long time to get my drink. Two people ordered salads - one got it before our meal and the other was served after everyone else got their meal. One pizza had the wrong toppings on it. Good lunch special prices. read more

Cafe Milano is another gem in Downtown Pittsburgh. They've got a fairly extensive menu here--calzones, hoagies, signature sandwiches, salads, gyros, and of course a very comprehensive pizza menu. Milano's really good for a quick lunch. They have pizza by the slice here and individual mini-pizzas too. I ordered two slices, each with pepperoni and mushrooms. I figured if I couldn't finish both, I could have one tomorrow. And as we all know, pizza's great the 2nd day. Good pizza here, and if you can tear yourself away from work for a proper lunch hour, do like I did and get a couple of slices or a sandwich to go and take it over to a nearby plaza for a little al fresco dining. read more

Excellent local watering hole. Their drinks are some of the cheapest Downtown and good for them for doing it too. They could easily charge higher prices since they are located so close to the Cultural District. The pizza is insanely good and I have never left disappointed. They way they make their pizza is to layer cheese than toppings than more cheese and trust me Cafe Milanos does not skimp on toppings. Besides the cheap drinks and delicious pizza I also like that they sale a mini pizza and it's every bit as good as it's larger cousins. read more

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In town for a conference and wanted a quick bite to bring back to my hotel! Good pizza, quick service! Would recommend!

A group of my coworkers and I came here for lunch and we were seated in their upstairs dining room. For peak lunch hour on a Monday, the place was surprisingly close to being empty. People slowly came in after our group sat down but not enough to fill the place. Our group of 13 ordered two extra large pies to share with a few also ordering salads. Our waitress might have been new as she seemed new and unsure of most of the questions we were asking her. She was definitely quite flustered with a group of 13, which is to be expected. The pizza was pretty average: what you'd expect of typical pizza fare. Pricing was also average, but lunch specials seemed to be good deals. Although the extra large pie was pretty large, the slices were really small. I guess this is ok for big groups, yet three slices was like one normal slice if you ordered pizza by the slice. Overall, I'm not sure when I'll come back as there are so many other good places in town, although I wouldn't eliminate it as an option completely. read more

This place is soooooo slept on! If you want hot, cheesy, delicious pizza at a reasonable price you need to go here. Forget any new age brewery place. This pizza was SO good & our server was so friendly. read more

So...my first mistake was ordering from this place for delivery. Ordered a bacon cheeseburger, broccoli puffs, and a stromboli, and 2 two liters of Dew. What arrived was a calzone, 1 two liter of Dew, a cheeseburger with bacobits sprinkled on it, and broccoli puffs that were A) Obiously store bought/not fresh made B) tasted okay, but nothing to write home about. Also had the delivery person first tell me to meet him in the lobby of the hotel I was staying at...then call me as I was waiting in the lobby from the floor I was staying on. My SECOND mistake was letting friends drag me to this place to sit down and eat after my first negative experience. Tried the chicken and broccoli alfredo this time...only to have the waitress give 'my' order to someone at another table and then try to give me their chicken alfredo without broccoli. They corrected it, but it resulted in my getting my food dead last in our group. The food was...not horrid...but as I'm still sitting there, trying to eat, suddenly she's pushing boxes and checks at people...making me feel like they just wanted us out and gone. Place was a ghost town at 12:30pm...and I can definitely tell why. read more

I' ve patronized Pizza Milano' s many times thru the summer. Never received a bad hoagie or salad all summer long... I think you' ll like them. read more

Milano - Beautiful woodwork inside cafe... - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Everything is closed on Memorial Day, but my son and I are in town for a concert, and we needed something to eat before heading home. We settled on Milano after the first two places recommended to us were closed, and what a lucky find! They had really good pizza for a reasonable price, and I don't get really excited about pizza-- a lot of it tastes pretty much the same to me. However, we both really enjoyed this! My son and I split a medium with roasted red peppers, red onions, and a side of marinara sauce. He also had a fountain drink. The whole meal was around $16 and so delicious. The pizza was super cheesy and the sauce was flavorful. The crust was cooked to perfection and the young lady at the counter was friendly and helpful. Totally recommend!! read more

Love this place! Very low key and terrific food. The pizza is amazing! We got one that had everything on it including bacon and it was delicious. I am a huge crust person, and their crust was tasty! Great place to go at any time, but especially late night. Service and food were both great. and the pricing won't break the bank. I would definitely recommend going here if in the downtown area. We walked here from the Omni. read more

Ahhh Cafe Milano!! How I miss thee. I used to live downtown and Cafe Milano was my go-to. I always got a cheese pizza with green peppers and onions (my go-to) but it's just so good! And cheap. All around a win. They also have a nice seating area upstairs that is good to people-watch, which is always a favorite activity of mine. The other thing I love about Cafe Milano is they sell pizza on the sidwalk before Pirates games. I always grab a slice before going in - the quality is much better than anything you could find inside PNC Park, the slices are huge, and they're only $3! Can't beat that. It is cash only (for the pre-game pizza), so keep that in mind. read more

The best pizza ever I got buffalo chicken pizza it was so good definitely coming back soon

Best. Grinders. Ever. - honestly, I've never had a better Italian or cheese steak sandwich. The rolls and meats are amazing..

The start of our experience was, how do say, odd. Why, you may ask? Well, they had one menu. One! 10 tables seating about 40 people and one menu. We asked for more... That was challenging. We got a pizza, cheese sticks and a salad. All good and brought to the table quickly. Easy place to go to when going to the Byham. read more

It was 2:20am and according to yelp this place was open to 3am when we walked in they said they were closed. Then as we were about to walk out they said they had 3 slices left!! And we bought all 3 and it was perfect after a drunk party night!! They are awesome and my drunk self was very thankful!! Five star for customer service!! read more

This place was great. Kind of randomly ended up here after coming across the bridge from the North Side. It's a spacious place, they had TVs so we we're able to watch a few games that were on. They had whiskey sours on special and they were pretty decent. They sell pizza by the slice and their pizza was fantastic. Service was fine. Prices are very reasonable, especially for the drinks. Nice little spot. read more

Good food, good prices, great staff. Pizza Is very good, pepperoni rolls even better. Several lunch specials. During the week, very hard to find a table 11.30 - 12.30, very busy; unless u reserve a table. A group from work go here 3-4 times a month. read more

Greek salad, Popcorn chicken and a Greek pizza. No complaints, but nothing I would feel like I absolutely had to have again. The pizza has a thicker crust, and was super cheesy which I like. The service was good, food came out on time piping hot. read more

Milano - Greek pizza - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We are staying at a hotel nearby and the concierge suggested this place for delivery. We had a Caesar salad, that was pretty basic and a medium pizza. The pizza was delicious and still so hot when it got to our room. The best part was how fast it was!! It literally took less than 30 minutes from the time we placed our order to eating it. Yummm. read more

Milano - Delivered hot and delicious! - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Second experience dining at this establishment was disappointing, to say the least. Visited this restaurant after a 4PM downtown theatre event and they were not at all busy, but both staff and food were completely off the mark and I won't return. One member of our party is an actress; she made a reservation AND pre-ordered her food because of time constraints ... NEITHER were honored; therefore, she was rushed. Food was mediocre, at best. IMO, the waitress attempted to try her best, but sucked at it. Soups were delivered AFTER the main course, they don't have tea available as a beverage choice (if it doesn't come in a bottle!) and both of the restrooms are completely disgusting. Great location, but they need to step up their game if they would like to remain in business. read more