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.

This is THE CLEANEST GROCERY store I've ever been in! Every time I shop here it is such a joy to…read moresee a hospital like sanitary environment! I wish they sold a much larger collection of groceries here, I'd shop here daily then.. the deli cases are always super clean, the stainless steel shines, the coolers are super clean. The floors are always spotless also. If you are in the mood to cook an Italian dinner I highly suggest getting your groceries here. Some items are a tad bit pricier, but I'll pay a few dollars more because this store is so clean !

This is the cleanest store I have ever shopped at, and the food is always fresh, no worries about…read morelunch meats going bad. The hot food specials are delicious too. I especially like the meat ball sub on Wednesdays, the hot dogs on Thursday and the fish sandwich on Fridays. Guess you can tell I shop there a lot. It's a true neighborhood treasure!

Unsure of what happened here and I can only blame myself. First off, our server was TOP NOTCH. Knew…read moreeverything, was quick, agreeable, helpful etc. However, this is exactly what some other reviews are saying; good enough cheaper Italian food. I like veal a lot and that is what I got and I would say it was good enough. I did appreciate the noodles and sauce for sure - very good. The breaded crust on the veal was also tasty. Wish the bread they served was even close to warm, though. This reminds me of a place that neighborhood people frequent.

Stopped here on a Saturday night on our weekender, in search of Italian. The outside looked cool -…read morebrick corner with a nice clean sign. However, walking in - the bar area, it reminded me of a bar rescue location. We scampered to the dining room, which wasn't too big and were sat. There were several areas inside that there was NO ONE dining in. Never a good sign if you're dead on a Saturday night. Anyway. The waitress was a younger woman who was really attentive and very friendly. She was handling three tables (only three occupied) and doing it with a smile. We passed on appetizers mainly bc there wasn't much to go with there - and ordered entrees - me a chicken parm (to those who read my stuff: yes shocking development). It came with a small salad, which was standard. The chicken parm was ok. The penne pasta sidecar was good - al dente and the sauce was a nice tangy gravy. The chicken was ok. They were trying atleast but it was very bland, and the fry didn't stay on the chicken. Flaked off very easy. Don't know. We decided to share a cannoli, which I took one bite of and the mascarpone obviously had curdled or spoiled but I spat it out. And for me to spit out a dessert - that's not good. At all. Just ok. Seems like they may need a renovation or a burst of energy other than our waitress.

BEST Pasta Fagoli!!!! I haven't tasted it this good for 20 years since Great Granma from Sorrento…read moremade it! Found this hidden gem during Bloomfield's Italian Days and I bought quite the variety of Italian Homemade cookies that remind you of the Wedding Cookie Tables. Excellent store!!

Found this place living at children's hospital, everyday I just wanted to leave and go here. Never…read moreknew what the menu would be like you would just have to go and see for yourself. Something new always. My husband swears they have the best wedding soup hands down. Im completely obsessed with the carrot cake and I will never be able to go or get it anywhere else. Best carrot cake ever! The staff and owner are super friendly and very easy to talk to. Need a laugh they chuckle and make the day a little brighter. I wish this place was a little closer to home we have Maria's dinner every other night. We will definitely be back and can't thank you all enough for everything the last few weeks. Oh and the pasta spaghetti so good with the meatballs. I just want this place every day. Maria your a gem we love the babies Italian meatball Bib- Sam & Day.

Fantastic!!! We stopped here for lunch on a Saturday and had no trouble getting a table. The pasta…read morewas fantastic of course - but the star of the show was the house salad!! Hugo spritz was great too. Everything was fantastic and I can't wait to go back!

What an amazing place! The atmosphere is so authentic and warm - the restaurant owner personally…read moregreats you at the entrance. Food was impeccable, true Italian cousine. Italian Wedding soup was the best I have tried in US. Great customer service, really enjoyed this restaurant. Highly recommend!!

Fet-Fisk has to be in my top 5 restaurants in Pittsburgh. Every time I've come here, I've left…read morecraving more!! At first, I was a little worried about the Nordic seafood cuisine and whether there would be enough options for less adventurous people in our party. But it turns out there's a great selection of dishes for everyone. The roasted half chicken with the incredible lingonberry sauce is one of my favorite dishes of all time. I think the waiter mentioned it was brined overnight for a few days, which makes it unbelievably juicy. The starters are phenomenal as well. They showcase so many unique flavors, textures, and combinations. One of our favorites was the steak tartare, and they had a scallop crudo special that was especially refreshing. If you can make a reservation, I highly recommend it. However, if you can't, they usually offer walk ins but in a separate bar dining area (mostly under red lights). One time we lined up a few minutes before opening, and there were at least 10 people ahead of us, but I think everyone still ended up getting seated. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and kind. I love that we have this local gem in our neighborhood!! Not to mention they've been nominated for James Beard awards a few years in a row.

Fet Fisk is a Nordic influenced restaurant/bar in Pittsburgh's Bloomfield neighborhood. Everything…read morewas exceptional, a warm and inviting atmosphere, attentive and knowledgeable service, and a seasonal menu featuring sustainably sourced seafood and local produce. I started off with a creative cocktail called a "Silky" made with rum, basil, centerbe, citrus syrup, lime, and buttermilk. It was so good that I had to have another. The Orange King Salmon gravlax with cultured butter, and cured egg yolk immediately got my attention, and it was as satisfying as it sounded on the menu. My daughter insisted that I get the roast half chicken with linganberries and soft farmers cheese. It was a flavorful and juicy stand out on the menu. I could not pass up the sourdough spatzle, which was rich and balanced, and made perfectly with crème fraîche, peas, grana pandano and herbs. At the end of my meal, I was served a wonderful natural dessert wine that was well paired with the creamy buttermilk Panna cotta with ginger and black currant. How lucky are we to have this gem of a restaurant in Pittsburgh? I could eat this same meal every day of my life!

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

Came back for another Roberto pizza. Still absolutely delicious. We have been craving this pizza…read moreand finally got our fix. Quick, friendly service. We sat at a table for two by the pizza station.

A few of us came in for dinner on a weeknight and they were packed, so it was a good thing we made…read morereservations. They were happy when they quickly greeted and seated us. The venue is beautifully decorated and though it's small, they do a nice job with spacing of the tables for all the guests they can accommodate at once. They are also BYOB, but offer a QR code for a neighboring wine shop who will deliver any bottle you select and pay for via the QR code at your table - This is great because they don't charge a corking fee when you do this, but if you do bring your own, they charge a modest corking fee, I think $8. Their menu is excellent... it's filled with so many appetizing options! We started with their stuffed peppers - OMG, EXCELLENT!! Any time I'm in the Pittsburgh area I need to try a few things, this being one of them. These were probably some of the best I've ever had! The sauce was finely ground and really flavorful. The peppers were perfectly cooked to keep their beauty and texture and they were spicy too! We also requested a large order of their table bread and asked for a side of EVOO with it. I sprinkled grated pecorino and freshly ground red chili flakes into the EVOO to make an incredible dipping sauce which worked perfectly with that bread! For my entrée I enjoyed their amazing Spinach Tagliatelle which came perfectly presented and tasted amazing! The spinach was perfectly cooked to the proper texture and the sauce was so good I didn't mind it having eggplant in it (which I hate). Save room for dessert, their panna cotta was great! Overall, the entire experience was very nice, I'd definitely return!

A cute little Italian place on the corner of Butler st! It's got an intimate, cozy vibe and was…read morewarm and humid inside when I went in the winter. It's somewhat like classy Italian food with entrees starting in the $20s. If you pay with cash, you can get a 5% discount! They have an awesome joint deal with the winery next door called Grapperia where if you buy a bottle, they'll waive the $8 corkage fee. It's a nice place to try new wine at dinner. We got the smoked gouda and nduja pizza & scallop mezzaluna (with the latter as part of their new year menu). Honestly, the pizza was way better than I expected, I'd say the best of these two dishes. It was thin but well flavored with the gouda, tad spiciness (or rather kick) from the salami, and creaminess of the roasted squash. I don't normally like white pizza nor squash on my pizza(?), but this tasted rather good and unique! The scallop mezzaluna was as if the scallop was a ravioli filling. So the dish came with 9 half moonish pasta/raviolis served in a very simple sauce of lemon and processo. It was okay, my first time trying something like this but I wish there was more or had an oomph to it. I'd love to come back here and try more of their pizzas!

The variety is beyond incredible. Not just cheese! The Panini grilled cheese sandwiches are soo…read moreamazing; so salty and buttery. I was disappointed to learn they don't make, nor purchase, any Vegan cheeses. One of the main reasons We would go there around holidays.

Incredible pittsburgh establishment. What made this place amazing was their knowledgeable and kind…read morestaff. We wandered in not knowing what we were looking for or what we wanted but we were given so much personal attention, samples and advice. We loved the little bits bin in order to try some different items and were able to go home and make a cheese board ourselves. The cheese was so yummy and the depth of available options is unmatched. Olives were great as well!

couldn't miss "Pittsburgh's most famous sandwich" while in town…read more They have a bunch of locations so it's pretty easily accessible. We walked about 10 min and change from our hotel to the strip district location. It is a small little place made up for by its attention grabbing wall art of famous and loved Pittsburgh figures. The menu is easy enough. Pick a protein (there are many options) to go on the sandwich which is the standard cole slaw, cheese, tomato, and fries tucked between two slices of thick, soft white bread. As a vegetarian, I was pleased to see a vegetarian option with both a cheese and an egg and cheese version. GF and I shared and it is not a bad sandwich to share bc the thing is massive. That isn't to say that I couldn't have eaten another half bc I absolutely could have. The thing is so large and busting with ingredients I wondered how I could fit it for a bite but where there's a will, there's a way. It was excellent. What a great combo of flavors and textures. I only wish there was more cheese. I do feel like with the cheese version there should be more than what is in the version with meat but call me crazy. I could eat that every day.

Sat. Afternoon, line outside but we wanted to get to go so went in. Was jammed inside, no empty…read moreseats. Inside decently lit, just a tad dark. Sports on the TVs. Medium loudness, mainly from people's conversations. Went to bar area, little to right of entering and ordered. Asked for their special and the asked for the type of meat. Didn't know so they suggested I try pastrami and the capicola. Ordered and waited maybe 10-15min and they gave us our order in a big paper bag. It was heavy! Opened up one of the sandwiches to share and nicely the sandwich was cut in half already. Just need to tear the paper wrapper to separate. As you may know, sandwich has Cole slaw and fries on it, so it's thick. Preferred the capicola over the pastrami. Decent amount of meat on the sandwich but waaaayyy more fries than anything. The close slaw adds some crunch and tartness to a pretty mild sandwich. Overall, food was underwhelming. I'd stop by again but for some kielbasa or something ethnic. Otherwise I'd probably just try another nearby place to eat.