Great family owned Italian restaurant! A hidden gem located…read moreon Mosside Boulevard near Forbes Hospital across from Gateway High School campus. Great authentic Italian cuisine with fresh ingredients. Nice Italian style decor with a family friendly atmosphere. The service is always on point, fast and friendly servers. Our go to appetizers are usually the homemade meatballs with ricotta cheese and crab stuffed hot peppers, both are delicious! I haven't found something I don't like here. All the chicken dishes are great including the Parm and Marsala are my go to dishes. A nice selection of seafood and veal as well. I've had catering from here and the chicken and beef dishes were great. The meal included mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables. I especially love to support small family owned businesses. Highly recommended! The only problem I usually have here is what to order! Hahaha! Salute

The attention to detail is what set this experience above the rest…read more First, the waitress confirmed a brand of alcohol was available. When the drink arrived, a straw/stirrer was included which allowed the entire drink to chill faster. When we informed the waitress of a severe food allergy, she let the kitchen know. We started with fried zucchini. I loved the horseradish sauce. My dining partner enjoyed the marinara on the large zucchini planks. The cups of wedding soup were piping hot. We both ordered salads. When served, we immediately asked for to go containers. The salads are huge. We shared the Lemon Amalfi cake. Again, huge portion. Delicious. Only request ... we listened to 70's music all through lunch. Update your play list. Ample parking. Easy access from parkway or turnpike. Also have backroom great for meetings or gatherings.

We've been here twice already in a one week period. The bar is fun. Our latest meal tonight was…read moreLobster Ravioli and Romano Chicken. Chicken was extremely tender and delicious. Our cocktails were great. Irish coffees for dessert fantastic and hot! Pecan ice cream ball was naughty but good. Our Bartender /Server Danielle was great. So friendly and accommodating.

More like 3.5 stars. This is one of those places that is…read morealways packed so keep that in mind. There are some unique dishes on the menu in addition to standard Italian fare. The interior has an overall modern feel and tables are well spaced out so you don't feel overcrowded. Portions are generally really large (which is great, because food is pretty pricey). I've been able to make two or three meals out of one entree here. Overall, service is pretty good but can be hit or miss. There was one day that I think they must have been having an off night because everyone seemed crazy stressed and very short with us when questions were asked. I was pleasantly surprised at how nice the side salad was. It was a great balance/mix of ingredients with delicious dressing. My main entree (Strozzapretti) was tasty but a bit seemed like there was a bit too much grease/oil or something that made the dish seem heavier than it needed to be. In general, a tasty place but could improve if service was more consistent.

Once again, after many return visits, Esta Esta never disappoints. The staff is always very…read morewelcoming and accommodating. The dining room was almost full, with many people enjoying themselves. There is NO better Chicken Romano or Marsala than Michael's and not a better Espresso Martini than Tammy's. We always enjoy our evening... wonderful food and great people! Looking forward to returning!

When you find a restaurant that's been open for 70 years, you know they are doing something right…read more And they did not disappoint! I had the Veal Parmesan with Italian wedding soup and penne marinara. Laurie had the chicken Romano with a salad and mixed veggies. It was a wonderful meal in a restaurant with old world ambiance and style. We loved it!

An absolute gem that everyone needs to try ! We celebrated my mothers birthday here and couldn't of…read morebeen happier. Between the food and the hospitality- we had a perfect experience. We tried the spaghetti aglio e olio, alfredo with shrimp and chicken Marsala. They were exceptionally delicious! The table also had some italian mules, espresso martinis and we then finished the night off with espresso. An absolute wonderful evening. It's hard to get authentic Italian food anymore , and I'm telling you that you will find it here ! We will be back.

I will be the first to say we are Italian food snobs because of our very Italian heritage…read more However! I could not wait to write this review. My mom the matriarch, myself and my very Irish guy who loves Italian food too stopped at Shrodi's for an early dinner. Yes, I've been seeing the many posts and comments on social media. Yes, I know the very long family history and know the infamous shrodi from his restaurant back in the good ol' days. So that is my prelude to this dining experience today. We walked in and were greeted by Natalie who also lucky for us was our fabulous server. Italian. Authentic. Tradition History What is better than a quaint stone restaurant with a Basil garden thriving as you walk up? Well, a family tradition and staff who all welcome you as family .. yes, we know the family history of Shrodi. The menu was plentiful and the selections took much time to choose and with the outstanding help of Natalie we made our picks! What is cool is my mom is not a big eater anymore and chose off the senior menu which is very clever to have available and still had enough leftovers for lunch today. The stuffed banana peppers with Sunday sauce were amazing. Three served generously and one went home! Veal piccata was delish with a nice zest of lemon. Large portions! House salad with their house dressing to add according to our taste. Many kalamata Olives. Cherry tomatoes Fresh mushrooms. And freshest mixed greens Our Irishman picked his favorite penne with vodka sauce. It was the best he's ever had. And he's super picky. I have to agree! The added prosciutti and seasonings were truly mouth watering. The chef is masterful in the kitchen and believe me, every mouth watering taste was worth the wait! Natalie was fabulous and attentive to us from hello to see you again soon goodbye. Everyone waved goodbye as we left. Oh I forgot to mention they are making a bocce court out back to really add to its authentic Italian tradition and flair. It's a little bit of Heaven tucked away in Penn Hills! Do not pass it up!

Food was excellent…read more Service from Paypay B(Assuming not real name) was not good. Three times the server forgot to bring out all our food. We didn't get one of our Pizza's till we were done eating,so we had to take it To go. I tiped her accordingly.

Saturday afternoon lunch did not disappoint. We ordered some beers, the eggplant Marino, and the…read moresquare margherita pizza. Service was excellent, they doubled checked allergens for us and we had a lovely lunch. Food was great - loved the pizza and anticipate coming back To take advantage of some of their daily specials and to enjoy the patio.

Stopped here for some lunch and had am Italian hoagie and my wife had a steak hoagie . Both were…read morebaked perfectly The only thing I would recommend is to maybe add a little more meat to each item. Also had a side of French fries. Overall we were very pleased with the quality of the hoagies. Our service was awesome!!! Can't wait to stop back again for some pizza!!

Pasqualino's has been a staple go-to since I was a kid, back when the restaurant was in the smaller…read morelocation. Unfortunately, over the past few years there has been a steady decline in the food, and the service. Tonight, my family ordered take out. A family bolognase was one of the dishes & upon picking It up and taking It back home, we opened the container to find literally no sauce. The manager Dan offered the explanation of an "inexperienced chef" and "credit" toward the next meal. Additionally, the staff person who took the order, was simply unkind. To make matters worse, just recently I had a business meeting and had It catered by Pasqualino's. They failed to provide any dressing for a 20 person salad and made another large mistake with the order. They didn't offer to refund and also refused to deliver any of the necessary items to complete the meal. I give them 2 stars instead of 1 because i know there's potential in this restaurant, because It used to be good. I hope they can figure It out.

Tucked in a corner of the Miracle Mile shopping center, is a restaurant that is not a chain. Anyone…read morewho has been to Monroeville knows while they are there you have to look for them. This is a pizza place, but I was doing some Christmas shopping by my self so I just wanted something to go, and a sandwich was a better choice than pizza. This sub was just alright, mostly ham, the red onion was way too thick, the pepperoncini I had added and their Italian dressing made it somewhat better. Would I go out of my way to eat here? no. But if I am stuck in Monroeville it is a choice that isn't a national chain, and is a local business. Next time I would probably try their pizza, their vegetables on the sandwich were cut for that, not a sub. It was not a bad sub, I finished it, but there was not anything remarkable about it.

Napoli Pizza can be found nestled between DSW Shoes and Bath and Body Works in the Miracle Mile…read moreplaza in Monroeville. I have always wanted to try Napoli as there generally seems to be a fair amount of people there. I decided to grab a pizza to take home one Saturday when I was running around doing Holiday errands. Most of the tables were full of customers dining in. The place is large enough and was decorated nicely for the Holiday season. I ordered a medium pizza half cheese, half bacon. It was fine. I went with the round cut, but looking at people who were dining in orders, the square looked good.

First time here and it was amazing, this pepperoni Stromboli was massive. The waiter was all kinds…read moreof energetic and lovely and the place had a nice classic feeling. The portions are enough to come back again but overall the food was delicious.

Pasqualino's is a cute little, super-clean spot serving big portions of delicious Italian food…read more Don't let the small dining room fool you....nobody leaves hungry! We walked in at 8:15 p.m., completely unaware they closed at 9:00 p.m. There were only two tables occupied, so I immediately had that "uh-oh, we're those people" feeling. Thankfully, the staff couldn't have been nicer. We never felt rushed, and the service was wonderful from start to finish. This is a BYOB spot, and trust me....you should come hungry. We started with the stuffed peppers. One was spicy, one wasn't. Was it a culinary surprise? A pepper lottery? I'll never know, but both were delicious. I ordered the chicken Parmesan with rigatoni, and my husband got the spinach-stuffed shells with meatballs. When the plates arrived, I briefly wondered if they had mistaken us for a family of four. The portions were huge. We ate until surrender and still had enough leftovers for lunch the next day. On our way out, we couldn't resist grabbing dessert from the cooler: limoncello cake and tiramisu. Because after consuming enough pasta to fuel a small village, dessert seemed like the responsible thing to do. We made it out by 9:00 p.m., and the staff remained friendly right up until closing time. Great food, generous portions, excellent service, and prices that won't make you cry into your cannoli. We'll definitely be back--just next time we'll arrive a little earlier and wear our stretchy pants.

Went before right restaurant week started with family in town. Made a reservation for 6 + an infant…read morewhen. Upon arrival the table and the child seat were already in place in the front part of the restaurant (bar side and window near the street. One down side is that it is rather noisy and hard to conduct a conversation as opposed to the back dining room. Joe, our waiter was excellent and quite the character! He's been there quite a while but first time he waited on my table. Weekday happy hour priced appetizers make the excellent fried zucchini a bargain before 6pm. For my entree I had my favorite seafood platter - lobster tail, crab cake , shrimp scampi, and the cod though they have changed the latter on the menu from being blackened to sadly, a more plain presentation, but still not too big a detraction from the great dish. My wife had the veal Marsala which was good. Another in my party tried a special which was pasta three-ways with three separate, side by side, sauces marinara, Alfredo and pesto which doesn't really work when in the same bowl.... Looking forward to trying the restaurant week menu which usually never disappoints.

Made a reservation for Easter brunch. Had a great meal. The service and decor were amazing. The…read moreomelet station was my favorite. I'm looking forward to going back more often and trying more menu items.

Good food, good service and a warm inviting atmosphere. Love the gnocchi! Will return soon!read more

I had the opportunity to take family from out of state for a quiet, relaxed dinner. They all very…read moremuch appreciated the atmosphere in the old, large house. The food was very good and reasonably priced. It always surprises me when servers are not trained as well as they should be. While our server was polite and gracious, he did little to offer suggestions for drinks, additional appetizers or desserts. Things that could have benefited the diner and the restaurant. He also was not as organized as he could have been. The other thing I hope the owner pays attention to are the extremely uncomfortable chairs. A little padding to the backs would help. These are minor issues when the food is good and made order.