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    4.4 (230 reviews)
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    SEVERINA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Taylor G.

    As soon as I walked in the doors it felt like I was transported back to Italy. This family run business is a Pittsburgh gem and the owners are as sweet as their pastries. Hands down some of the best desserts in the city by a long shot. The pizza is also very good and service was quick during lunch time. It is a very intimate interior and would be great for a date night. Will be back to try some homemade pasta!

    arancini
    Lauren W.

    Absolutely amazing! Make sure to make reservations! We came as a walk-in about 20 minutes after opening and had to wait a half hour for some seats to open up. Small, cozy, welcoming.. You can feel that it's family owned. Everything here is made with love and passion for food and entertaining. We ordered the arancini, penne with sausage and peppers, and chicken parm. The entrees come with fresh bread and a small salad with mixed greens, cucumber, onion, cherry tomato, and a very delicate and sweet balsamic dressing. The arancini were super crispy on the outside with very creamy risotto on the inside. The marinara is bright and pairs perfectly. The pasta dishes were incredible! The sausage and peppers penne had a little kick to it that was balanced by the acidity and sweetness from the tomato marinara sauce. This was the dish we both enjoyed the most. The chicken parmesan was very juicy and came with a perfectly cooked spaghetti. Make sure you visit the dessert counter on your way out to take something home. There is a raspberry chocolate ricotta cake that you will be craving forever!

    Alan W.

    My wife and I went out to diner the other night. I was in the mood for Italian so we decided to try somewhere different. We decided on Severina as it was close and had good reviews. I like to eat early and we got there just after it opened and it was already crowded. They asked if we had a reservation unfortunately we did not even think to do so. The server said we could sit at the bar which was fine. The waitress and service overall was fantastic. I ordered chicken parm and it came with spaghetti. They also served a salad and rice balls and bread. The rice balls where very good as well as the salad. The chicken opera was just ok nothing special at all. I would recommend this place as the service was excellent. I am not sure I would go again, But maybe. I would highly recommend you make a reservation if you intend to go as we got lucky there where seats at the bar.

    Bolognese
    Ashley P.

    I've been driving by this place for a couple years now driving to and from a friend's house and finally got to check it out this Saturday. First off, I am SO glad we made a reservation. I knew this place always looked crowded when I drove by, but I had no idea. There was barely any room for us to walk up to the counter to tell them we were here for our reservation. The place is tiny and everyone wants to be there. The whole vibe reminded me of being in Italy. Don't go there if you're in a rush though! The food was so good! We ordered arancini for an appetizer and it may have been the best arancini we've ever had. Their red sauce is perfect, the crisp on the fry, the cheese - chef's kiss! So good. For meals, we ordered chicken parm and bolognese. We were both so happy with our meals! The meals also come with a side salad that comes out beforehand and even the dressing was delicious. They also give you bread and butter when you sit down. We had some drinks while we were there too. We both got a cocktail and the house montepulciano - all was very good. As far as service - everyone was BUSY! Our food did take a pretty long time to come out, so I repeat - don't go if you're in a rush. Overall though, there was always staff walking by that you could flag down if you needed anything. Our water was always full, our cocktails were fairly quick (considering the crowd), and the wine was at our table almost immediately. It was really just waiting on the kitchen, so maybe they need another person back there, idk. We will 100% be back again.

    Buffalo pizza
    Blaq D.

    The place is absolutely cute The food looked appealing. So I came to order the white pizza. The customer experienced sucked. Absolutely horrible. Im not sure if I experienced this because I am of ethnic culture. It exuded pure racism, to be honest. I was so uncomfortable, I grabbed a buffalo slice and left. Needless to say, the pizza was really good. But, I wouldn't come here or bring any one of color to this establishment.

    Bruschetta was so fresh and good
    Justin D.

    Small place but felt like you're at home. Very friendly staff! Small menu but it's because things are made fresh. Everything that was coming out of the kitchen looked amazon. My chicken parm was perfectly done. Good amount of chicken, not too much breading and plenty of cheese.

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    Very nice people and great food. Even a little bakery with homemade pastries as you walk out.

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    Their desserts alone are worth the trip! Call to be sure they're open; especially, between lunch and dinner.

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    Is Severina BYOB?

    No. They have alcohol and wine. Pretty sure beer too but didn't check it out.

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    DiAnoia's Eatery

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    4.4(1.3k reviews)
    5.6 miStrip District
    $$

    I loveeeee DiAnoia's. I come here a lot for dinner. I've never tried their lunch menu and finally…read moregot to go! We started with the whipped ricotta and potatoes and both of those never miss. We also shared the house salad. Both sandwiches we had were delicious. Everything was so fresh and light. The sandwiches are HUGE, real bang for your buck! DiAnoia's is a Strip District staple and I never leave hungry or disappointed!

    For some reason, I had a feeling that something was amiss regarding this dining experience. I made…read morethe reservation on RESY and we were set. We got to the restaurant, approached the podium, I expressed the reservation and was told that they did not have one for me. We were asked to sit in the penalty box until they were able to find a table. We were fortunate and were seated. Our server was great. Very personable, helpful with the menu, made recommendations, etc. We ordered cocktails, which were very good. We then placed our order for dinner. My spouse had the beans and greens which were found to be quite good. I had the house salad which was also very good. For an entree, Bo ordered CACIO E PEPE and I ordered, BUCATINI all'AMATRICIANA. This is where we started to descend into food limbo. The cacio e pepe was flavorless with as little pepper as possible. So few, in fact that you could accurately count them. The pasta was overcooked and mushy. My entree was another disappointment. In the description, it states: "Bucatini Pasta, Guanciale, San Marzano Tomatoes, Pecorino Romano" Now, can any of you, off the top of your heads, tell me what Guanciale is? Guanciale just happens to be, an Italian cured meat made from pork jowl or cheek. Its name comes from guancia, the Italian word for cheek. It is rubbed with salt, black pepper, and spices, then aged for several weeks, creating a rich meat with a high fat content that is prized for flavoring classic pasta sauces. In my entree they were small cubes, meat-like, and one side of each cube was burnt to a crips, solid black and real crunchy. It gave the whole dish a burnt taste. Not the best. For dessert, Bo ordered the Banana Sundae Cheesecake. I bet you thought it tasted like bananas. Nope. It tasted like cheesecake. I passed on dessert. My choice was determined by the quality of my entry. Atmosphere. There are some restaurants, these days, where you have to raise your voice to talk to one another. Here we had to literally scream but still not be able to hear one another. It's all too common now to forego a suspended tile ceiling and carpet on the floor, which absorbs the sound. This was absolutely the loudest dining establishment I was ever in. Looking around, it seemed that most people have bought into the notion that this is as good as it gets when it comes to dining ambiance. Look, I'm old school and this just didn't cut it for us. There certainly are a lot who love the restaurant and grade it accordingly. I'm just not one of them. Bon appetit!

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    Girasole Restaurant

    3.9(759 reviews)
    7.4 miShadyside
    $$

    So this location was only about a 10 minute walk from our hotel and we are so glad that we checked…read moreit out. It is a very cozy Italian restaurant that's serving homemade Italian food like your Nonna would make for you. We showed up on a Tuesday night and it was packed. It was around six or 6:30 in the evening and when we first got there, we were told it would be about a 20 minute wait before a two top was available. But the host came back and asked if we didn't mind sitting by the kitchen they could see us right away. We chose to sit by the kitchen, which honestly was probably the best option because it was actually a little bit quieter because there was a very large party that was celebrating a birthday and they had live music going on so it was hard to hear when you were in the main dining space but back by the kitchen it's a little bit quieter and we could actually hear ourselves talk. My husband got the penne with meatballs and the penny was nicely cooked with a beautiful tomato Bass sauce and the meatballs or some of the best Italian meatball he's ever had. His only complaint was that there were only two in the order and he wished there would've been three. I got the spinach and ricotta, stuffed ravioli, and by far one of the best raviolis I've ever had. The ravioli are large so there's only about five in a dish but they're packed fully and the flavoring and seasoning is absolutely spectacular. It's got a beautiful sauce like accompanies it and the chew you can definitely tell it is handmade pasta/ravioli. Our server, Emma was absolutely spectacular and was so kind. We truly enjoyed our experience here and would highly recommend anybody to check it out if you're in the area. But we also do recommend make your reservations ahead of time. This place gets packed quickly.

    Very, very good Italian spot near Walnut Street, very close by all the top shops. The ambiance is…read morevery nice, both inside and outside. Pretty tight space though. The waitresses are friendly and have great recommendations. I got to try their linguine rustica (essentially the clam pasta dish), a cappuccino, some cherry soda, and soup of the day, as well as complimentary bread. They got that bread out very quickly! Very soft, and served with quite high quality olive oil. The bottle has both olive oil and balsamic! The soup of the day was quite good as well. It was some sort of beef broth, I think may a beef and bean soup. Chickpeas in there as well. Next time, I might try the salad. The salad they have as a side is so good, an amazing portion and seems so fresh and tasty. The mains were excellent. Very good pasta with clam sauce. Lots of clam meat and a flavorful oil based sauce. My friend had some red penne with chicken and enjoyed that as well. Great portions, pretty fair prices. Finally, great drinks as well. Very memorable cherry cola that I believe the company is owned by the owner's son. Real cane sugar, very good. The cappuccino was great as well. Definitely come here!

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    Saint Ravioli

    Saint Ravioli

    5.0(6 reviews)
    6.3 miBloomfield

    Every year my girlfriend and I find a cooking or baking class that is local in Pittsburgh to do…read moretogether. This year we decided to down our robes and become disciples of Saint Ravioli. Getting a spot in a class is very hard since they are limited to 6-8 people, but if you get the chance I absolutely recommend it. The classes are 2 hours long each and are extremely intimate. Bryan and Justin will meet you at the door and will introduce you to their workshop. There is a spread of antipasto to snack on which was curated very well. Each person gets to make 4 (four!!) dozen raviolis each. The class is extremely informative and fun. I personally haven't ordered any of their ravioli drops before, but from eating the batch I personally made, I know I will in the future. Highly recommend ordering their raviolis online or taking the class if it's available.

    Although it takes some planning to order ahead, then pickup your order, the Ravioli is amazing…read more When you pick up your order, it's frozen. To prepare it, simply drop into boiling water, then after it floats to the top, wait a few minutes. I also ordered the Marinara sauce which was delicious. The owner friendly and helpful. He noticed that this was my first order, so he took some time to explain a few things and answer questions. Parking is on the street, and I had no problems finding a spot. It's a fun experience and I will definitely do it again.

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    Piccolo Forno

    4.1(680 reviews)
    5.5 miLawrenceville
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    The pizza at Piccolo Forno is consistently excellent, with thin, perfectly cooked crusts and…read morecreative topping combinations. The Fichi & Formaggi, Mortadella & Pistachio, and Calabrese are among my favorites. On my most recent visit, I also tried the burrata appetizer for takeout. The peppery arugula and sweet peaches worked beautifully with the creamy burrata and made for a great combination. Pickup was a breeze. A friendly staff member greeted me and quickly pointed out my order among the others on the takeout table. The restaurant itself was packed, and for good reason. I've been coming to Piccolo Forno for years, and everything I've ordered has delivered. It remains one of my go-to spots for excellent pizza in Pittsburgh.

    I liked this place! Not all of the dishes and not the attitude of the server at times. I just…read moredidn't like that the server kept reminding us of a time placed on each table before it needed to turnover. I thought that was very rude and off putting. Parking is difficult in this area, so keep that in mind when reserving. However, I had a great time fellowshipping with friends. The place was lovely with laughter and what I ordered, I liked. For appetizers we ordered the peach bruschetta (special), the pistachio and pesto pizza without the pork, and the insalata salad. My favorite was the brussel sprouts and carrotts app. We also ordered the lasagna which was different. It had cinnamon and nutmeg. I was expecting classic lasagna. The seafood spaghetti also was not what I expected. The spice was nice, but I didn't like the texture of the pasta and the seafood was very fishy. The pesto pasta was good but needed salt. For dessert the boomba was the best! Tiramisu was mid. Again, cinnamon and a fresh flavor that didn't provide the traditional flavors I anticipated. The wine from the package store near by can be ordered and brought to your table. Paid for separately and via an app.

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    Big Jim's Restaurant & Bar - Chicken Parm Sub

    Big Jim's Restaurant & Bar

    4.2(370 reviews)
    8.0 miGreenfield
    $$

    Big Jim's is a Pittsburgh institution. It's been 20 years or so since my last visit to Big Jim's…read more My family was headed towards town around dinner time and decided to take advantage of the opportunity and stop by. We arrived around 4:30 on a Friday. We were able to get a parking spot around the back. We were quickly seated and beat the dinner rush by a few minutes. First off, our waitress couldn't have been sweeter. Super friendly and attentive. Very kind, especially to my youngest son. My wife had a small fish sandwich, my oldest son had the baked ziti, my youngest son had chicken parm, and I had gnocchi with meat sauce. Portions were large and tasty. Three of us had cups of wedding soup. Everyone was stuffed and enjoyed their meal. I would highly recommend and will not have a 20 year gap in visits to Big Jim's (in the run).

    A friend told us how good Big Jim's was and we are so glad we decided to go try it…read more We were warmly greeted when we entered. The waitress was also very nice and accommodating the entire time. A man was also very helpful and brought us things we may need. I really enjoyed the super meaty and delicious meatballs on my meatball hoagie. The Marinara was really good. My husband's Italian and absolutely loved the veal cutlet sandwich. It was huge, crunchy and tasty. It made him nostalgic for the veal cutlets his grandmother used to make. The Fresh-cut Fries were good but weren't seasoned well enough. I also wish they were crunchier. We saw a man order the Stromboli and it was ginormous but looked delicious. He was a big guy and only ate about 25% of it. Got my mom a corned beef sandwich and she said it one of the best she had ever had. We're Irish and she loves them. There are lots of great things on the menu and will be back to try other things.

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