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    Monte Cello's

    4.2 (213 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Italian
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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    MONTE CELLO'S ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Garlic Butter Breadsticks
    Tiffany Y.

    Monte Cello's is a local Italian restaurant chain that has several locations in the North Hills of Pittsburgh. This location in Ross Township is my favorite. Their menu lists appetizers such as zucchini planks and pepperoni rolls, soups, salads, pizzas, burgers, wraps, calzones, pastas, and entrees such as lasagna and salmon. My husband and I have been customers here many times over the years--for dining inside the restaurant as well as for catering for a family event and for a homeless shelter. The hostesses, waitresses, and cooks have always provided courteous service. Here are my reviews for foods that we ate for dining in and for takeout: Garlic breadsticks - 5 stars - My husband described these garlic breadsticks as "Oh, yeah!" good. We nearly always order them. Shrimp scampi - 4 stars - The noodles and shrimp were cooked well. I enjoyed the flavors, but the dish contained slightly too much oil and garlic. Chicken parmesan - 5 stars - This chicken parmesan is our favorite menu item, and we most often order it. The pieces of chicken were large and juicy. The pasta noodles on the side were cooked well. Strawberry-shrimp-pecan salad - 5 stars - This salad was a large size and contained very fresh ingredients. I savored every bite. Pizza - 4.5 stars - For toppings we chose pepperoni and mushrooms on one half and mushrooms and green peppers on the other half. I though that this pizza was loaded with toppings and tasty very good. Cannoli - 5 stars - Two cannolis contained sweet ricotta and chocolate. I usually do not like cannolis, but I did enjoy these ones. Here is my review for some catered foods: For a family get-together at my house, I called Monte Cello's over the phone to order catered food. I ordered a half tray of garden salad with dressing, a half tray of penne with marinara sauce, a half tray of lasagna, a half tray of chicken parmesan, a half tray of chicken marsala, a half tray of roast beef, a small tray of green beans amandine, and a small tray of roasted potatoes. These "half" and "small" trays were actually very generously sized. After 16 people ate their meals, we still had lots of the food leftover to take home! The total price for all of this food was a very reasonable price. As for the taste of the foods, my favorite foods were the penne, chicken parmesan, chicken marsala, and roasted potatoes. My husband really liked the roast beef. My husband's cousin really liked the lasagna.

    Best Pizza in Pittsburgh! DEEP DISH!
    Marcia F.

    Probably some of the BEST PIZZA in Pittsburgh. Great atmosphere! Great place to watch the Steeelers! and nice banquet areas to have an event! We had a Baby Shower here and the guys watched the Steeler game! Kaylie did an AWESOME job serving us! Dom the owner took good care of us too!!

    Alan W.

    I was really in the mood for a chicken parm hero. I checked Yelp for local reviews and Monte Cello's had some amazing reviews. I ordered a chicken parm hero they call it a hoagie. I did do a take out order. The staff were nice and friendly and the food came out pretty quick. I got home and I was very disappointed. The hero had no red sauce at all nothing notta????????? The hero had chicken and mozzarella cheese and that is it.????? What the heck I have never in my life had a chicken parm without some sort of red sauce. I was extremely disappointed and could not believe. I do not know if that is standard but I will never do a take out from here again. The sandwich was ok and nothing special. I m not sure how to rate as service was good and food came out fairly quick , but no sauce is a big thing to me????

    Chicken Parmesan
    Jenna W.

    Popular Italian restaurant in the North Hills. Definitely recommend making a reservation or putting your name on the waitlist, otherwise you could be waiting quite some time with how many people love it here. Our waitlist estimate on Saturday night for 6 people was about 30mins, which was pretty accurate when we finally got seated at a table. Our waitress was excellent in getting our drink orders immediately and giving us time to review the menu without feeling rushed on a busy night. I ordered the chicken parm and loved it! It had a thick tender white chicken breast coated in crispy Italian breadcrumbs, topped with a layer of gooey mozzarella cheese. On the side was a small side of spaghetti with marinara sauce. Spaghetti was nice to mix with a piece of the chicken, but a bit lacking in a dynamic flavor by itself. My entree also came with a salad and garlic bread sticks. The salad was fresh and included a few tomatoes and cucumbers, along with a bunch of croutons and side of dressing. For the amount of food you get, it's very filling and worth the $20 entree cost for a tasty hearty meal.

    Meatball Casserole
    Serena T.

    A great place for families with lots of seating and great service. The fried zucchini is excellent. Classic Italian restaurant feel inside--not too dark. I love coming here with my family on a Saturday night! The menu is large with options for everyone, including gluten free pasta and pizza dough.

    Amber F.

    Classic family friendly spot in Ross! I've been a few times and have tried lots of the menu so far- from appetizers to pizza to entrees to dessert. Their classic cheese pizza is almost nostalgic with how good it is. And I love to end the meal with their warm cookie tin with ice cream. YUM! It's the perfect place to get some simple Italian food and bring the whole family. Servers are always nice and food comes out quickly.

    Cookie skillet dessert (there's a big cookie under there!)
    Molly H.

    Visited Monte Cellos the other night for an app and dessert and had a nice experience! The interior is very spacious, even more so than might appear from the outside. Service is very friendly and swift. We tried the artichoke dip with pizza bread, as well as the baked cookie dough dessert (like a "pizzookie" from a chain restaurant). The dip was a little bland, mostly tasted like cream cheese with pieces of artichoke, but the pizza bread was delicious in itself! The dessert was massive and tasty, I really enjoyed the cookie. I will definitely be back to try a full meal soon!

    Kay F.

    Monticello does not disappoint! Take out pizza. It's hot and delicious. Staff was super nice, pizza came out on time! The restaurant is clean and nicely decorated.

    Chicken Parmesan
    Joey V.

    For my brothers birthday he chose to have dinner at his favorite place, Monte Cello's. As always it was a great visit. We arrived at 6:30pm on a Friday night and waited about 20 minutes for a table of 4, not bad at all. This time I ordered the shrimp scampi and it was terrific! Loves the garlic sauce and the angel hair noodles. Highly recommend!

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    1 year ago

    Excellent waitress, food was good as always, portion size adequate. Also, love the waitress list!

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    2 years ago

    I love their pizza, definitely 10 out of 10. Service is fast. Delivery is fast as well, if you decide not to eat in

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    3 years ago

    Another great grace Methodist church dinner! Wonderful food, service and fellowship!

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    2 years ago

    Everything was delicious including the wine. The pasta sauce is divine. The service was quick and on point.

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    All around good choice. Something for everyone and will accommodate changes. Very good service!

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    3 years ago

    Meets all the expectations of standard good pizza and pasta . Good Service Recommended in the area

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    2 years ago

    Great service! Fast seating. Friendly wait staff! Pizza and pasta dishes are spot on! Gotta try the carrot cake or hoho cakes!

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    3 years ago

    Great food great service! A neighborhood favorite and awesome pizza! We come here weekly!

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    3 years ago

    Pizza is really good. Calazones are amazing big enough to share. Workers are all really nice and friendly.

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    2 years ago

    I've never been disappointed at the Monticello on Babcock Boulevard. Quick service and very good salads.

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    The pizza was amazing! Staff was friendly and considerate. The place was decorated nicely.

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    Well, ladies and gentlemen, I found it. I have found the best pizza in the Burgh. Look no further…read morethan the Driftwood Oven. Came here after seeing a bunch of recommendations online and my son and I split a 16 inch half pepperoni, half cheese pie. The sourdough crust, the sauce, the cheese, all were excellent. The service is great. The bartenders, waiters and waitresses are all very friendly. I just wish it was closer to I live rather than in Lawrenceville. If you are ever in the city, do yourself a favor and give it a shot. It will not disappoint!

    I came to Pittsburgh for a cheerleading competition and had a taste for some pizza. We arrived…read morepretty late on Friday night approximately 20 minutes before Driftwood closed. Even though it was late we were greeted with exceptional customer service and were seated at a table. Our waiter, Remi with an I and not a Y was absolutely fabulous. He made great suggestions and the food did not disappoint. I ordered the 16 inch pepperoni with bacon. My daughter ordered the pepperoni roll and my wife ordered the meatballs and 2 Bianca slices. My wife's name is also Bianca so a double bonus. Our food came out about 15 minutes later and everything was piping hot. To my surprise the pepperoni came with the real bacon strips on top and not your average bacon bits. The sourdough is top notch as well. I ate 6 of the 8 slices while my daughter ate two along with her pepperoni roll. My daughter enjoyed her roll but did wish it had more cheese. My wife enjoyed her meatballs. They give you 4 and are a decent size. She was only able to eat 3. The Bianca slice is a healthy thick slice. Overall, we enjoyed our time at Driftwood. The service was OUTSTANDING (Remi). The food was good. We ended up staying 20 minutes past closing and didn't notice any change in customer service. This place is definitely worth a shot.

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    Great view of the prep area
    Great salad! Beets, radishes, seeds, nice dressing and yummy croutons!
    Great salad! Beets, radishes, seeds, nice dressing and yummy croutons!
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    Finally had a chance to go here. We wanted to get only one pizza so we opted for the Drunken…read moreMeatball. I cannot say it is the best pizza I have had because different styles are all amazing. This is a unique style and I love it. The sauce was amazing, the ricotta cheese was so delicious and their meatballs were tremendous. What I loved was the crust - it had some chew and some tug; there was a little bit of char on the outside and the bottom. The meatballs were delicious and that sauce! The vodka sauce was perfect. I would have thought I would have missed the standard cheese on a pizza but the ricotta was super good. I placed my order on their website and it was easy; I was able to pay using my Apple Pay, which was a plus. We arrived and it was ready but we stood talking to the men in the shop and they were so kind. They asked us questions about us when they learned we had, recently, moved here. You will not find a more personable greeting anywhere.

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    The bar and community table
    The bar and community table
    Our toddlers enjoyed it too!
    Our toddlers enjoyed it too!
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    We visited on a Saturday and the place was packed, which was a great sign that this is one of the…read moremore popular pizza spots in the area. We were told there would be a wait, but our pizza was ready right when they said it would be. The staff was also extremely friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. Parking was a little tricky because of the location, but it was definitely worth it! The standout feature of this pizza for me was the flavor of the cheese (especially when paired with onions) that combination was easily my favorite part. They use a very generous, thick layer of cheese, which creates a rich and indulgent pizza. The cheese is quite oily and can slide off the crust, so personally the amount of cheese and oil was a little heavier than my usual preference. However, the chewy crust holds up well to the toppings, and there was still something really addictive about the overall flavor and texture of that cheese. One thing that surprised me was how good it was the next day when eaten cold. I actually prefer this pizza cold. The cheese and onions complemented each other even more, and the pizza felt a little less oily while allowing the flavors to shine even more. Overall, this is definitely a top-tier pizza place in the area. If you enjoy a flavorful, cheesy pizza with a great chewy crust, I would absolutely recommend giving it a try!

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    Inside Vibe
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    Fiori's Cheese Pizza
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    I somehow always find myself back here for a delicious late night bite!! They really are one of…read morethe only spots downtown that serve food later in the evenings, which is something to always appreciate. Our server (I believe his name was Cody) was genuinely one of the nicest guys ever!! Incredibly amazing energy and super kind to answer and questions or provide recs. We tried the White Sangria and they had a Pina colada both delicious and so refreshing! We have recently tried the Pesto pizza (I sub chicken on top instead) and the brisket mac and cheese which was probably the biggest mac and cheese I have ever seen and super yummy. If you haven't checked it out yet I definitely recommend it to everyone I know!

    We went to the Benedum and stopped in after for a late dinner. It's a cool space, small with good…read morebar seating. That is where we ended up at the bar. I tried a black cherry ale that was delicious. My husband got a Vienna lager he enjoyed. He got the black and gold pizza with potatoes, garlic sauce, pepper, res onion parmesan, and provolone. It is fired in their brick oven with a crispy crust. He enjoyed it but it was a little over done and it was hard to distinguish the toppings as the char was heavy. I got the carbonara. It was definitely not traditional. The sauce was very thick and almost floury. They serve it with pork belly, which does not give the same punch of flavor to cut through the sauce as guanchali or bacon. The papardelle noodle were dry and clumpy. The dish was very heavy. Do not recommend. The place is chill. It is close to the theater. I might try it again if in the area.

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    Lots of drink selections.
    Lots of drink selections.
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    Brisket Mac and Cheese
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