The Upper Crust Pizza

Was visiting the area for a business trip and came across this place and when I got there, this…read moreplace was packed. They offered me to sit at the bar and took the chance cause the food looked really good and it really was! But I'll say this that the wait time was very long but worth the wait but I let it slide cause the World Cup was going on at the moment. Initially I wanted to sit outside on the patio but that was full as well but the atmosphere was genuine. Props to the workers because I got to see the bartenders do a lot more than just serve drinks. It's been 2 months since then and I've been thinking of making the 8 hour trip (one way) just to go back and had whatever pasta and pastries I had that day. Thanks from East TN

How disappointing. When I arrived at the restaurant, it was dark and closed. I wish there had been…read morea website, but I didn't see one. The owner apologized but still, it would have been nice to try this restaurant. She said it was closed for the weekend. It has a cute little patio in the front, with lots of nice plants.

Bar

Pepperoni and spinach pizza

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Monte Cello's

4.2(217 reviews)

4.9 mi

Date night for some Italian, decided to give this a try…read more The service was good! And the inside was nice and clean, had a good booth too. For the food these are one of my top cheese wedges, it was perfect I definitely recommend and the salad was very good with portion and the house dressing was tasty. I got the meatball casserole and it was delicious! That with the bread sticks was perfect, my date had the eggplant and she said it was nice thin and crispy just how she loves it. Will try the pizza next time but definitely a good spot.

The food at Monte Cello's looked so good that we almost forgot to take pictures before we dug in…read more Everything was AMAZING. If you order a salad, know that you WILL have leftovers. The portions are huge! (But we definitely don't mind that.) I don't remember the last time our table was so quiet because everyone was enjoying their food so much. Our waitress was also very helpful in assisting us with making food decisions. My only regret is not leaving room for dessert. I will absolutely be back!

Chicken Parmesan

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Il Pizzaiolo - Glenshaw

3.3(112 reviews)

0.4 mi

•$$$

Pricey, that's the first thing I have to say about this place. Secondly food is very very good…read more Posting late, but we're there for Valentine's Day. Had a wonderful time. And not rush rushed at all.

Cozy atmosphere and amazing food. The staff perfectly paced our meal and we never felt rushed…read more Started our meal with the Aranci, house made bread, and some drinks. The pasta dishes were absolutely delicious. The shrimp and lobster in the scampi were perfectly cooked. The espresso creme brulee paired with a cup of coffee was the perfect ending to the evening. Don't sleep on this location, worth the drive for food, service and ambiance.

Outside patio

Chicken Parmigiano

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Rico's Restaurant

3.3(189 reviews)

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The ambiance is a bit stuffy, but it's a nice restaurant…read more Prices are a bit high for the serving sizes, but the Crab Hoelzel (which is never heard of before), Caesar salad, & French onion soup are delicious and they have a full bar and make their drinks well (at least our bartender/waitress did). Service is good and very friendly. I'd definitely go back, but probably not too soon since it's out of the way for me & a bit pricey for what it is. I'd rather spend more than that on a better meal.

Excellent service from the minute we drove up to the valet parking, host seating us, the waitress…read moreand wait staff. NEVER had to ask for our water or ice tea to be refilled (No straws for your drinks). French onion soup was good but lacked the deep rich beef flavor. Added side salad to meal for $3.50 up charge but the dry blue cheese was an additional $5.99 up charge! The Veal chausseur was so tender. Chicken fettuccine sauce was a bit runny, after adding cheese it thickened up. Let's not forget the breadworks salt sticks. The restaurant has been around forever and has an old Italian feel.

Inside the restaurant

House salad

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Bar

Monte Cello's

3.4(29 reviews)

3.1 mi

We decided to stop at this location for dinner. Our waiter (I forgot her name) but she was an older…read morelady, what a sweet lady she was, we were a party of 6 and she accommodated us nicely! This place is small but very nice, it was busy but not noisy at all, our food was delicious, everything we ordered came hot to the table and fresh. The pizza was amazing and the Italian soup was so good!! I do recommend this location, I will definitely be back.

Ordered takeout from here and it was delightful! The chicken Parmesan came with a side of bread and…read morewedding soup. I added ham and onions to the calzone and it was delicious. It was a ton of food, everything was really good but the mozzarella sticks were a little soft. Our order was ready for pickup 20 minutes after we called!

Pepperoni Roll

Side salad

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Tradicional Cheese Pizza

Garbarinos

4.5(207 reviews)

6.1 mi•East Liberty

Yet again .. an amazing meal!!!…read more Celebrating my sisters birthday! We started with bread with garlic butter and moved our way into chicken parm, Brussels and a really nice chicken cutlet! Omg the food is so good here - if you're thinking about coming - you need to make reservations! Thank you to the wonderful servers!

I had high expectations for this place given the other reviews, but it unfortunately just didn't…read morequite live up to them. No issues with service and the appetizers were fine (Brussels were fantastic, others were decent). But for my main course I ordered the special, which was gnocchi. The portion was generous which was great, but the gnocchi just wasn't cooked right. Each bite would stick inside my mouth and I had a tough time scraping the dough residue out of the inside of my mouth at times. I've ordered gnocchi many times and never once had this experience at a restaurant. I DID have a similar experience when I tried making it at home, hence why I like to instead order it out and expect it to be cooked correctly. The "house made marinara" was okay, but a little bland and watery so it wasn't enough to save the dish for me. Perhaps it was just an off night or off dish, so given the other high ratings I wouldn't necessarily write this place off, but I was certainly expecting more for a place like this. Maybe skip the gnocchi if you go here.

Bar area

Cannoli

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The Wine Cave

4.1(68 reviews)

1.1 mi

Service was great, staff is very friendly, and food is impeccable! The wine slushies are my…read morefavorite! My daughters took me there for Mother's Day! It was beyond perfect!!

Crab cakes were some of the best I have had in awhile. Liked they let us sample a wine from their…read morewine taps before we decided on which to get. We had a cozy 2 top. Couple came in without a reservation . They were seated at a high top. Not my ideal table but then again no reservation. I have ate outside in the past also which was nice. The pita chip appetizer was awesome!

GF desert options

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We offer a wide variety of Bella Terra Vineyards Wine - from dry to sparkling and canned cocktails.

Piccolo Forno

4.1(681 reviews)

6.2 mi•Lawrenceville

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.

Inside

Seasonal Peach Bruschetta

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Tiramisu

DiAnoia's Eatery

4.4(1.3k reviews)

7.3 mi•Strip 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!

Seating area

Margherita Calabrese

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House Salad with Mixed Greens, Olives, Chickpeas, Cherry Tomatoes, Roasted Red Peppers, Cucumbers, and Oregano Vinaigrette

Bellisario's Restaurant

3.5(130 reviews)

4.6 mi

Classic old school Italian restaurant. Very very large portions. Lots to choose from. Pizzas to…read morelook a of pasta dishes. Service is good. Servers have been there for a while.

We got takeout from Bellisario's and the food was pretty good. The staff seemed friendly and our…read morefood was ready quickly. We ordered a cheese pizza and a provolone wheel. Instead of receiving marinara with the provolone wheel, we were given cocktail sauce. Definitely not the sauce we were expecting to taste, but other than that, it was a good experience.

Fish sandwich special

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Dave K.

16 years ago

Great pizza. I'm a serious pizza guy -- no screwing around. I grew up in FC and was nourished as a young buck strictly on Pizza Roma that eventually moved to 910 and no longer delivered to me. These days the options are limited for delivery, as I am back in town and am trying to decide where to order from. For a while Veneziano's in Shaprsburg was the best and my fav, but they closed. This is by far the current "best pie in FC" at the current moment. They smother the crust in garlic butter and it's really unique and tasty. Vocelli? NEVER. Casa Del Sol? Eh, used to be good. Upper Crust? Oh yeah!! read more

Todd F.

12 years ago

I recently moved to Fox chapel and have been looking hard for a go-to pizza shop. I ran into the Upper Crust and thought I would give it a shot. 1.I stopped by during lunch on my way home from work to order a pizza. They were very busy preparing take orders so I waited. And waited. And waited. 10 minutes later I still hadn't even acknowledged by the staff. I left 2.Not deterred I ordered a pizza from home and was not impressed. I think the cheese was high quality but the sauce lacked any flavor I continue my search...... read more

Milo O.

11 years ago

Pizza was good but our chicken had hair in it. When we called to complain, the employee we talked to claimed the hair came from the chickens. What was most disturbing about this experience was not the way the chicken was prepared, but the rude treatment we received from the Upper Crust staff. Would not recommend if you are looking for hair free chicken or respectful and courteous staff. read more

Peter S.

5 years ago

So I went here today it was me and my son there were two workers there amanda and tony they were so good to us they made my son so happy amanda made sure we had everything we needed and Tony made us feel like we were welcome we sat in and ate enjoyed every minute of it thank you so much to Tony and amanda read more

Sansea J.

15 years ago

By far the best pizza I've eaten in Pittsburgh... and I've lived here 12 years! Tasty crust of the perfect depth, great sauce (not too sweet), and high-quality toppings and cheese. My husband and 3 year old son agree as well. read more

Jake O.

5 years ago

I was there on a Monday evening and let me tell you I was not happy there were two women there that were treating people with disrespect and very rude will not return as long as they both work there read more

Jason B.

12 years ago

This pizza is really good. They have a huge pizza that you can preorder for a large party. It is huge and so worth it

Andrea F.

12 years ago

Amazing Pizza and such a nice staff!!! Love it! Really good portion sizes, and my kids love it to.

Kathy O.

6 years ago

Not only was this the second time there was a hair in the pizza but the pizza was burnt.

M S.

6 years ago

Does not enforce posted mask policy for employees and customers.

Jeana H.

6 years ago

Pizza is probably the best in the area

Steve S.

15 years ago

One of the best pies in the Burg!

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