This place is a hidden gem, except to the locals who know it well. I can't wait to come back, and…read morebring a crowd. I also saw people eating a number of items not on the menu, I need to get "in the know."

By far some of the best food in the Mon Valley. Everything is homemade. Uniquely Italian. I have…read morebeen going every week since we found out it was we open. Delicious food.

Long time customer of Caporella's, dating back to their days in Perryopolis…read more My wife and I dined this week at dinner time for the first time in a few years, it will probably be our last. The menu is the same, massive menu with a list of perhaps 10 different specials. Immediately a red flag, you can't have that many freshly prepared items for a dinner service and have most of it be frozen food service products or pre-made and frozen ahead of time. The bread they give, while hot and warm, is undoubtedly a food service product that isn't real bread, it can't be, and that's an easy one. My wife found a hair baked into her stuffed shrimp, and i ordered chicken Marsala and had to choose a side "pasta, fries, baked potatoes, etc", which is odd. Pair the dish with sides to make it interesting. It just felt lazy and boring, very much turning into a boomer restaurant where the deal is "big portions" and not "th highest quality and vibrant food we can make". The food was good, not great, and for the price tag I'd have expected fresh, all natural, ingredient shining food, but what we got was hot, mediocre flavor wise, and food that has low self esteem. Not to mention our salad lettuce was legitimately brown wilted, very visible from the plater/server prospective, but they sent it out anyway. This may be the reason both my wife and I's guts were wrenching all night, as it was the only common thing we ate. I wish this all weren't true, I love this building and my history with the restaurant, but never again. If you want fresh, from scratch, from fresh REAL ingredients with an amazing menu, check our Jaffre's Tuscan Table in Mt Pleasant, you will not be disappointed. Even my wife said that we need to hit up Tuscan Table to cleanse us from Caporellas. I wish them the best, but we're breaking up.

It's been many years since I have been able to get to Caporella's. The last time I was there, it…read morewas at the old location on Rt 51. We have tried many times over the years to get to the new location, but it is so difficult. Especially when you have kids and family events, and have to plan two weeks ahead in order to get them to give a reservation. Be forewarned, make a reservation! You cannot just decide to go to dinner one night and choose Caporella's....at least we've never been able to. For our visit this time, we really liked the location. It is definitely beautiful. Our service was good, as well, while we were there. It was just the wife and I with our youngest, since she was a last minute add-on to our planned date night, and the server was great with her. Food wise, some things impressed, some did not. I do not feel the quality of what I had this time matched the stellar experiences I used to have at the old location. The price tag on few things, as well, didn't measure up. Let me explain. For appetizers: The Beans and Greens were still literally the BEST I have ever had in my life. Their version still stands for what I measure all others against. The Cheese Logs were good albeit crazy for the price, and breading was super heavy on them. For Soups: We had to try the French Onion Soup, as we always do anywhere. It was..eh. Reminded me of a beef vegetable soup with some onions thrown in. There was no depth to it like a stellar FOS would have. It reminded me of something that was just thrown together really quickly. For Dinners: I had the Chicken Parm. Chicken was good, but I really did not like the spaghetti sauce. I'm picky, and it probably is just "me". I don't like tomato-y canned tasting acidic marinara. The wife had their version of a Chicken Piccata, her usual go to, and hated it. She took it home, and I ate it for lunch the next day. It was very sour. Daughter had gnocchi, and liked it. For Desserts: A spumoni, which was great, and a Tiramisu. HATED THAT. I was under the impression it was going to be Tiramisu....not a dry as a bone tiramisu-flavored cake. Was the first time you would hear me say I was very thankful for getting such a small piece. Would NOT get again. Overall, I am not sure if I will be going out of my way to go back again for anything other than those Beans n' Greens. They really are amazing. But, for anything else, the price tag and what we received this time was not going to draw us back again vs. other options in the area, compounded with how difficult it is for us to get there with the reservation-must-have. It's good, but not THAT good.

I would recommend this restaurant to everyone!!! It was so comfortable and delicious. They have…read moreperfect Italian ambiance ( I loved it). Zana, (as in Dana), out server, was fantastic. We started our evening with Manhattans and the very sweet, tart, expensive cherry really topped them off. The dipping oil for the bread loaf was really good, with just the right amount of balsamic vinegar, mmmm. My husband and I shared a Caesar salad. Plenty of shaved Parmesan cheese, anchovies added to the Caesar taste. Portion was nice, but the lettuce was a bit dry. We could have asked for more dressing . Anyway, let me get to my Red Wine Braised Pork Ragu over gnocchi. I will be headed back just for this. I was in a big hurry to eat, and didn't take a picture. There was enough for three servings, covered with red , delicious sauce that was filled with the most tender pork, and covered with sprinkled Parmesan cheese. All this over gnocchi. Oh my goodness!!!!!!! Our table had two orders of Cacio E Pepe, creamy Romano cheese and black pepper sauce, similar to American alfredo, tossed with fettuccine noodles. My husband added blackened chicken. He felt the chicken was very good, but according to his definition of Cacio e Pepe, his dinner was just a little too creamy, although delicious. While leaving, my husband mentioned to the bar tender, a young lady, how good our drinks were. Her face lit up and you could tell she takes pride in her work. Thank you for a very nice evening.

We were looking for a place to celebrate our 25th anniversary, friends recommended this place. 1st…read moreoff when we made our reservations, we noted that we were celebrating a special occasion. I am assuming this was never reviewed after the reservation was made. When we arrived, a high table was offered, but we decided to wait for another table. We were very disappointed in the seat we were given, A very small round table in a corner with 2 leather style chairs, cigar bar type seats. My husband and I were very uncomfortable and didn't speak up because they were busy. After we were seated our waitress took our drink order and brought out our bread with no plates or silverware, we had to ask for them. At least we can say the food was very good, but not good enough for a return. I want to be comfortable when I got to a restaurant and especially where I am celebrating something special. The place needs to remove this table and replace it with a regular table and pay more attention when people make notes when making a reservation. Because I this I just cannot give it more that 3 stars.

Back again after a long hiatus! Love Muriale's ever since my first visit as a 20 something!…read moreStopped by on a drive from Pittsburgh with my sister on our way back to Charlotte and Greenville, SC. I talked into the meatball hoagie with a house salad with the house dressing. Can't wait to eat.... The house salad and Italian bread with soft butter were outstanding. By the number of ingredients, that salad was made with a lot of love. Waiting on the meatball hoagie.... The mixed peppers on the meatball with a large mound of melted mozzarella cheese. The sandwich was large enough that it was a struggle to get my mouth around it to take a bite and that's a good thing! The meatballs and red sauce were as good as ever. My sister had never been to Muriale's so she became an instant fan. After 8 years away this meal was great. Don't ever change and keep it classy. Thank you!

Fairmont, WV. March, 2026. Since 1969, Muriale's Italian Kitchen (and Catering) has been…read more"committed to crafting authentic Italian dishes using time-honored recipes and the freshest ingredients." As we're temporarily home bound, a friend brought us delicious takeout from Muriale's. We shared two somewhat-similar and tasty entrees, (1) Eggplant Parmesan ($21) featuring lightly breaded and fried eggplant, fresh mozzarella, ricotta, house-made marinara sauce and (2) Veal Parmesan ($24), with lighted breaded and fried veal, fresh mozzarella, and house-made meat sauce. Both entrees were served with a side of spaghetti and tomato-based sauce, house salad, and garlic toast. Note that the house salad was excellent, consisting of fresh greens, onions, cheese, olives, tomatoes, pepperoni, and roasted red peppers. We chose the balsamic vinaigrette as our dressing. (Side salads in the Fairmont/Clarksburg area are often only iceberg lettuce and a shaving or two of carrots). Our initial thought was that the prices were a bit on the higher side. However, in seeing the high quality of the food, the generous portions, and the "extras" that were included (salad, garlic toast, etc.), we feel that it was a good value.

Based off another review I booked the Chef's Table at Albero Verde for my husband tonight. It was…read morenothing short of amazing. Chef Anthony was top notch from start to finish. When I first contacted him he replied almost immediately and set up a time to talk with me about our preferences, dietary restrictions and overall food vibes. He sent me a menu within a day and welcomed feedback. Tonight we sat at the bar where we were able to see into the open kitchen and Chef Anthony walked us through every dish (both ours and those of other diners). Everything was delicious and with the exception of the cannoli shell, made from scratch, in house. Portions were huge for an almost 8 course meal and the pacing was great. The other staff were wonderful and beyond the flavorful food, the pricing is very reasonable. Do yourself a favor and make a reservation. He also recently lost his sous chef due to him being in a really unfortunate accident. So if anyone knows someone looking for work... he's hiring.

We got our Thanksgiving catering from Albero Verde this year. I had been there to celebrate a…read moresuccessful fundraiser for Living Stones and saw the advertising about the Thanksgiving options. I'll post a photo of the menu, but here are some of my thoughts: Turkey - so delicious Mashed potatoes - perfection Stuffing - I loved it but the kids didn't. Honestly they probably would have preferred Stove Top though. Green beans - very tasty but not great as a leftover Cranberry chutney - ok, I love the canned stuff but this was truly a hit. Rolls and butter - literally such delicious butter! Apple pies - they were more like empanadas. I was expecting mini round pies. The crust was amazing but the apples were a bit tart. The pickup was easy and seamless. Everything was packed well. Thank you! We can't wait to come in to eat soon.

The food is always so good and the staff is so friendly. We love the restaurant so much.read more

Oh my goodness!!!!! A must have hidden gem! FOOD FOOD FOOD! Service is also amazing! We sat at the…read morebar and she was a hoot! All good recommendations! We thoroughly enjoyed

Love the food here. Great little family place with something for everyone. They have everything…read morefrom wings and burgers to steak and lobster. Its a family owned business and they are great people who take pride in their food and customers. I worked here for some time so I ate the food almost daily and still enjoy it. My fiance is a huge fan of the steak hoagie and I love it all! Great place to try if u have never been. And its in a great location so there is no rowdy crowd. Highly recommend Ventura's to everyone!!!

Ventura's Tavern is a great family owned bar and restaurant. Their menu offers a great selection…read morefrom chicken wings, to quality steaks as well as great Italian dinners made from old family recipes. This is also a local place where you can sit at the bar and enjoy a great evening with old friends.

Let's eat together & celebrate my MIL's birthday…read more A little slice of Italy in McMurray South Hills of Pittsburgh. Craft cocktails (OMG...the SPRITZ options) & artisan wines meet an ever-changing Italian menu, all served in an effortlessly upscale setting. Perfect for date night, birthdays, or any special occasion. Pro tip: If you're celebrating, let them know!!! They'll add the guest of honor's name to the menu and the chalkboard above the kitchen. It is such a thoughtful, personal touch. Wine pick: a bottle of Zenato Valpolicella Ripassa (a must if you love red) What I ordered: smoked provolone, casa salad, cacio e pepe, chicken piccata Finished with a birthday chocolate cake...absolutely delicious Save this spot for your next celebration! Enjoy

I was near the neighborhood and looked up on Yelp for a recommendation and this restaurant came up…read moreas a sophisticated option. Parking is tight, but there is valet. I found a spot on the street. The building is a former school, which makes it interesting. It was busy on a Friday, but I was able to find a seat at the bar upstairs. I find it bizarre that sophisticated restaurants have sports screens at the bar. If you're sitting at the bar, there's nothing else for you to look at. Not in the mood for sports? This is not the place for you. I was surprised that an Italian place like this did not have a good Barbera wine on the menu. Bartender gave me some recommendations and I thought I was getting a sip to try, but he just brought the whole glass. I liked it so no worries there. I ordered the breaded zucchini as an appetizer and a meal. There were four pieces. But they are stuffed with goat cheese, and it just felt too rich. It's OK if you're in a group, but in my case, two pieces was all I could handle. For dessert, I had the banana crème brûlée, which was OK . I would not order it again. I wanted actual pieces of banana on my dessert which that one didn't have. Overall, it was an OK experience, but I would not go back .

We had the opportunity to visit Oliverio's this past weekend. The service was exceptional. The…read morelocation was full and busy with a line waiting to get seats. Our server Emily was on point. As soon as apps were consumed she quickly came and cleaned the table and stayed focused on the care aspect of service while managing a myriad of tables assigned to her. Carter, the Manager, came by a few times give the size of our table and was very focused on the service. I had the chance to talk to ownership to share the focus that both Emily and Carter put into our service to make it a very unique experience. If in the area, please visit!

I've been to Oliverio's a handful of times, and it never misses, but this visit was next-level…read morethanks to our server, Sierra. She was absolutely phenomenal. From the moment we sat down, she was warm, upbeat, and incredibly attentive without being overbearing. You can tell right away when someone genuinely enjoys what they do, and Sierra is that person. She knew the menu inside and out, made great recommendations, kept everything moving smoothly, and somehow managed to be everywhere at exactly the right time. Drinks never ran dry, food came out perfectly timed!