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    Vern's Paradise Cafe

    4.5 (2 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Alla Famiglia - Raspberry Tiramisu

    Alla Famiglia

    4.3(542 reviews)
    30.2 miAllentown
    $$$$

    Wow this is some seriously good food. Like off the charts great food. It's a premium price for good…read morereason. They use high quality ingredients and probably a large team of cooks doing the prep and cooking which makes everything taste great. It's not Micheline dinning mind you - it's classic Italian American style. But executed really really well. Come prepared to eat so have a very light lunch that day. It's a special dinner kind of place so be prepared. Great wine too. Special gem in Pittsburgh

    Seated via OpenTable Reservations…read more Food & Drink: - Mixed Drink(s): 5 / 5 Sip of Sunshine Old Fashioned - My server recommended it and I couldn't understand why he called it SOS until I had it. Spoiler: it's not the name. Clean, clear, smells like any other bourbon until that first sip reveals just how perfectly blended it is. The kind of drink you savor while watching the sun set on the horizon. Crème Brûlée Espresso Martini - As my heart rate settled from the first drink I needed something to kick it back up. One sip and I could've read the dictionary cover to cover without blinking. Close your eyes and the aroma takes you straight to that first cup of coffee fresh out of the pot. Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Martini - Beautiful presentation but flatter in flavor than the previous two. However for a final cocktail that was exactly the point -- the perfect calm down after a rich and spicy meal. - Food: 4.25 / 5 Bread, Oil & Dip: A great palate cleanser that quickly taught me the chef loves his spices. The dip was described as "Italian Hummus" and if this is the standard I completely understand the hype. Appetizer - Ceviche Peruviano: Think of that forgotten appetizer thrown together last minute for a dinner party, a hodgepodge of raw fish and vegetables. But every bite delivers an explosion of complementary flavors, and that sneaky hint of spice hiding in the raw fish bites will wake you up immediately. Pre-pasta - Tuscan Kale Salad: Needed something to cleanse my palate after the spicy ceviche and frankly I am tired of Caesar salad. Not a kale fan normally because it tastes like dirt, but the lemon vinaigrette adds just enough flavor to make that dirt genuinely enjoyable. Pasta - Cacio E Pepe: Easily the highlight. My buddy describes it perfectly as fancy fettuccine. I have never liked fettuccine until now. My server, who prepared it himself, recommended adding house chili oil for a slight kick. I went one click past recommended and even then it was still divine. I would order it again without hesitation. Entrée - Veal Chop, Lobster Tail & Vegetables (Chef's preference): After riding Cloud 9 all evening I felt like Icarus flying too close to the sun. One word: bland. The veal was overcooked with all the flavor locked into the fat, and the lobster tail tasted like a convenience store impulse buy. The best use of those bones would be soup stock. I had no desire to finish it. Dessert - Tuxedo Crème Brûlée: As much as I wanted the house raspberry tiramisu I left the choice to my server after some back and forth. He recommended this for its balance of sweetness and berry bitterness and he was right. The perfect final note to tap out on. Service: 10 / 5 Even now, I still don't think I tipped my server enough. Dining alone, he made the evening feel like I had a companion at the table. Great conversation, personalized attention, and a level of service that few will ever experience. It was a pleasure to talk to someone who knows and appreciates food as much as I do. If you want an exceptional dining experience, request AJ as your server. I promise you won't be disappointed. Vibe: 5 / 5 Presentation, presentation, presentation. That is the theme every dish and the environment itself conveys the moment you walk through the doors at Alla Famiglia. This is a place for those who want to feel bourgeois for the night. Overall 4.25 / 5: My goal in life is to become a regular somewhere. There is something special about finding a place you love so much that every visit still feels like a new experience. Alla Famiglia is exactly that type of place. During my visit I was introduced to new items and dishes not listed on the menu, which only adds to that sense of discovery. It may be a while before I return since this place isn't cheap and my restaurant bucket list is long, but I will be back. Hopefully AJ is still there when I do, because that is exactly the kind of server you want in your corner as a regular. Recommend? Absolutely

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    Alla Famiglia - Upstairs Bar and Dining Area

    Upstairs Bar and Dining Area

    Alla Famiglia - Veal Chop Milanese

    Veal Chop Milanese

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    Luigi's Restaurant - The standard side salad - yes, there is lettuce (and olives) hiding under the abundance of cheese.

    Luigi's Restaurant

    3.8(897 reviews)
    76.9 mi
    $$

    First time visiting and I was pleasantly surprised! I usually don't go for antipasto, but this one…read morewas really enjoyable--the lettuce was fresh and crisp, and the Italian dressing was flavorful without being too overpowering. The pizza was also very good. If you like a slightly doughy bite, you'll love it--the crust had the perfect balance of crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Our server was attentive, friendly, and honest about portion sizes, which I really appreciated. I wish I had taken a picture of our food, but that just gives me an excuse to come back--and I definitely will! Looking forward to trying more dishes next time. The place was very quaint, casual and laid back atmosphere....you may want to bring a sweater.

    First time in a long while since visiting this restaurant…read more Place was crowded but our companions secured a table before we arrived. We ordered the antipasta salad for two. It was pretty basic. Two peperoncini peppers and a radish adorned the top. There were four sticks of salami, no pepperoni or ham and the salad was covered with cheese. The salad dressing was on the light side and you could barely taste it, recommend you ask for it on the side. I ordered the sausage and meatball splash and my spouse had the rigatoni. Both entrées were just ok. The bread was great and served warm. Our waitress was attentive w/o being a bother. They finally accept credit cards albeit with a surcharge. I've had better meals in the past at Luigis.

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    Luigi's Restaurant - Meatball sub

    Meatball sub

    Luigi's Restaurant - Inside wall bar area booths

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    Inside wall bar area booths

    The Capital Grille - Filet Mignon – hand-cut classic perfection.

    The Capital Grille

    4.1(489 reviews)
    30.4 miDowntown
    $$$$

    My friend and I stopped into Capital Grille for happy hour and had a great experience overall. We…read moreordered an Old Fashioned and the Greyhound martini, which were both well made. For food, we shared the NY Strip, shrimp, and the truffle fries. Everything was cooked perfectly, especially the steak, and the truffle fries were crispy and flavorful. The only small hiccup was that after we were seated, we weren't immediately given menus. Once we asked, though, the service improved significantly. Our server was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed for the rest of our visit. Overall, it was a great happy hour spot with delicious food, excellent cocktails, and attentive service after the initial mix-up. We'd definitely stop in again.

    We had the best Easter dinner at the Capital Grille Pittsburgh location! This steakhouse chain hits…read moreit out of the park! Our server Stephen was phenomenal, gave excellent recommendations, very knowledgeable about the menu/food preparations, and introduced us to new drinks! Every bite and sip was perfection! I will definitely request a booth next time! Valet parking available and is key with this being a downtown location! Drinks Carajillo 43 Pineapple infused Wheatley Vodka Martini In Fashion Double Oaked & Rye Manhattan Apps Lobster Bisque Butternut Squash Bisque with Curried Apples Prosciutto wrapped Mozzarella with Vine ripened Tomatoes Dinner Snake River Farms Gold Wagyu Filet Kona Crusted Filet with Shallot Butter Gorgonzola Crusted Filet with Cabernet reduction 10 oz Filet Mignon Parmesan Truffle Fries Soy Glazed Brussel Sprouts with Bacon Creamed Corn with Bacon

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    The Capital Grille - Lobster Mac 'N' Cheese – Made with freshly poached lobster and topped with a Grana Padano crust.

    Lobster Mac 'N' Cheese – Made with freshly poached lobster and topped with a Grana Padano crust.

    The Capital Grille - Jumbo Lump Crab Cocktail served with housemade mustard sauce.

    Jumbo Lump Crab Cocktail served with housemade mustard sauce.

    The Capital Grille - 14 oz Dry Aged NY Strip au Poivre finished with our housemade Courvoisier Cream for a decadent finish.

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    14 oz Dry Aged NY Strip au Poivre finished with our housemade Courvoisier Cream for a decadent finish.

    Dicarlo's Original Pizza - Pepperoni pizza that was stacked on top of each other in the small box

    Dicarlo's Original Pizza

    4.5(18 reviews)
    4.4 mi
    $$

    I was so disappointed! We are visiting from out of town, absolutely so disappointed with how…read moreexpensive a tray of pizza was I wish the pizza came with cheese. It was all crust and sauce. Called to ask about getting more cheese, all they said is they do their pizza differently than the other locations in town. Wish I would have known that I would have gone to another location, than at least we would have gotten the good pizza we were use to.

    I grew up on DiCarlo's Original Pizza located in Wellsburg, WV, so I am quite familiar with the…read moretaste and quality associated with DiCarlo's. From their website they provide the following information: For nearly 60 years, DiCarlo's very unique combination of hot crust - cold cheese has been successfully satisfying their devoted customers.Only DiCarlo's initially flash-bakes its crust and sauce in a special brick oven, and when the steaming crust emerges, it is adorned with cold creamy provolone cheese, making the taste indescribable! Orginal DiCarlo's Pizza uses NO frozen products. Fresh dough mixed daily in all of our stores. Our very own signature sauce made from superior-tasting, fresh tomatoes and combined with our unique spice mixture. We pride ourselves in using only the finest quality 100% provolone cheese, never pre-shredded. Only 100% meats - no fillers. We use products free of MSG. I can assure you that this pizza is quality and delicious. It is pizza served either by the slice at 90 cents per slice, or you can opt for a boxed square which usually will run you around 13.99 for a box of 16 slices. You can only order takeout at this location. Their pizza is good enough to take home and enjoy! If you get it "DiCarlo's style", it is with cold cheese on top. I prefer it this way, but to each their own. This is their signature style and it really adds to the flavor. They will happily melt the cheese for those of you that request it that way. I give it 2 thumbs way up! Great pizza!

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    Dicarlo's Original Pizza - 'Cheese' pizza

    'Cheese' pizza

    Dicarlo's Original Pizza - Landmark signage.

    Landmark signage.

    Dicarlo's Original Pizza - Outside parking is very limited

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    Outside parking is very limited

    Vern's Paradise Cafe - salad - Updated July 2026

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