Best Italian Restaurants in Penn Hills

Price: Moderate (30)Price: Expensive (26)Price: Very Expensive (5)

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1. The Wooden Nickel Restaurant & Lounge - Monroeville

4.7

Exceptional(873)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Monroeville

Booked 1 time today

Located in Monroeville, The Wooden Nickel Restaurant & Lounge represents the best of contemporary American cuisine. Customers consistently praise the quality of their food, highlighting dishes like the filet mignon and chicken parmesan. They also commend the restaurant's atmosphere as relaxing and conducive to conversation, making it an ideal destination for special occasions. The restaurant's staff has been noted to go above and beyond in their service, ensuring customers have a memorable experience. Despite being on the expensive side, reviewers appreciate the value they receive, emphasizing the generous portion sizes and high-quality ingredients. From the attentive service to the exceptional food, The Wooden Nickel is a true embodiment of modern American dining.

2. Fish nor Fowl

4.7

Exceptional(480)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • East Liberty

Booked 20 times today

Fish Nor Fowl is a celebrated Italian restaurant based in East Liberty and Garfield, renowned for its remarkable service and exceptional food. The rave reviews underscore the restaurant's remarkable transformation into an Italian cuisine hub. Reviewers celebrate the restaurant for its enticing dishes, including the veal, pasta, and focaccia bread that come highly recommended. The restaurant’s consistency in delivering excellent service and high-quality dishes is often highlighted, with many customers eager to return. They extol the pleasant atmosphere, which is perfect for a quiet, intimate dining experience. It also features an antipasto bar, another lauded concept. Overall, Fish Nor Fowl provides a truly authentic and sensational Italian dining experience.

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3. Alta Via - Fox Chapel

4.7

Exceptional(1969)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Fox Chapel

Booked 36 times today

Alta Via is celebrated for its authentic Italian cuisine, providing diners with an exceptional dining experience in Pittsburgh. The restaurant skillfully blends traditional Italian flavours with modern twists, showcasing an innovative menu that features locally sourced ingredients. Reviewers consistently highlight the excellent service, with many noting the friendly and attentive waitstaff. Many diners also appreciate the "upscale feel" and the option to choose between small and large portions. As one reviewer aptly captures, "Want to go to Italy without getting on a flight? This is the place—superb!!!" The repeated return visits and high recommendations suggest that Alta Via has successfully curated a memorable, high-quality Italian dining experience.

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4. Pino's Contemporary Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar

4.9

Exceptional(1178)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Point Breeze

Booked 13 times today

Pino's Contemporary Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar, located in Pittsburgh, is renowned for its outstanding Italian cuisine. The chef, who is praised by many for his culinary artistry and charming personality, uses fresh ingredients to prepare everything from scratch. As a result, the quality of the food is palpable in every bite. Guests commend the wide selection of vegan dishes and wines, as well as the warm, inviting atmosphere. The restaurant's Italian menu stands out for its authenticity, with everything meticulously crafted in-house. The establishment is lauded for its superb service, with the owner and chef personally taking time to converse with diners, providing a truly personalized dining experience. Whether it's their first visit or they're returning patrons, guests consistently express eagerness to revisit Pino's, a testament to the consistently high standards it upholds.

5. Joseph Tambellini

4.8

Exceptional(2497)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Highland Park

Booked 8 times today

Joseph Tambellini has been acclaimed as one of the best, if not the best, Italian restaurants in Pittsburgh, renowned for its traditional and delicious Italian fare. Visitors have consistently praised the excellent and personalized service provided by owners Joe and Melissa, who create a warm, inviting atmosphere. From appetizers to desserts, the culinary experience is described as "consistently outstanding," with specific shout-outs to favorites like their veal dishes, cheese ravioli, and homemade desserts. Besides great food, the ambiance and hospitality provided by the staff add to the overall wonderful dining experience. As one patron succinctly put it, "Joseph Tambellini is one those restaurants that you need to go to if you love Italian food."

6. Lucca Ristorante

4.1

Excellent(1631)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Oakland

Booked 15 times today

Situated between the University of Pittsburgh and the vibrant neighborhood of Carnegie Mellon University, Lucca Ristorante is highly praised for its authentic and carefully-crafted Italian cuisine. It is beloved by many for its homemade pasta, tantalizing meatballs, and irresistible arancini, with one patron pointing out "Everything on the menu is worth the try." Not only does the restaurant offer an excellent wine selection and gluten-free options, but it also provides superb service with a warm and cozy atmosphere. It is described as their "favorite Italian spot" and "a charming neighborhood gem". Renowned for their food, customers also adore Lucca's convivial ambiance and their inviting outdoor dining spot on the front porch. The establishment's dedication to creating a memorable dining experience is evident in their reviews, where one patron notes, "The staff was also very friendly and welcoming... I had a really lovely time," and another suggests that "Lucca is an example of the perfect Italian restaurant."

7. The Vandal

4.7

Exceptional(608)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Lawrenceville

Booked 12 times today

The Vandal, located in the vibrant neighborhood of Lawrenceville in Pittsburgh, is hailed for its outstanding Contemporary European cuisine. This intimate restaurant boasts a constantly changing main menu, creating a truly unique dining experience each night. The restaurant is praised for its exceptional food, ambiance, and service, with reviewers lauding it as one of the most consistently excellent in Pittsburgh. The chef's innovative use of ingredients has been likened to a trip to Europe. Its dishes are described as unique, fresh, delicious, and beautifully executed, with dishes like the Green Gnochetti with maitake mushrooms and Sherry cream garnering special mentions. Despite its high-end dining experience, The Vandal is lauded for its reasonable cost and welcoming staff.

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8. Mercurio's- Fox Chapel

4.6

Exceptional(60)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 3 times today

Mercurio’s is a family-owned and operated Italian eatery located in Shadyside and O’Hara. Anna, Michael, and Joe are a sibling trio that has grown up in the business started by their parents in 1999. We are officially the 'Burgh's Best Pizza voted by 100.7. Come check us out and see for yourself!We offer our guests authentic Italian antipasti, insalate, panini and pizze, along with wine, beer and our award winning homemade gelato.

9. Osteria 2350

4.7

Exceptional(482)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 9 times today

Osteria 2350 is an acclaimed restaurant, serving exquisite Italian dishes in a relaxed, atmospheric setting. The customers rave about their "excellent" and "authentic" Italian cuisine, consistently praising the quality and taste of the food. Repeatedly mentioned were the homemade gnocchi, delicious flatbreads, stuffed peppers, and fresh salads. They also offer gluten-free options, satisfying various dietary needs. Patrons complimented the "friendly", "efficient", and "professional" service, highlighting the hospitality that complements the top-notch cuisine. Despite its humble setting, Osteria 2350 is recognized as a "neighborhood gem," providing a "comfortable" and "great casual atmosphere" for enjoyable dining experiences. It's no wonder they keep coming back for more of Osteria 2350's admirable Italian fare.

10. Senti Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(1812)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Lawrenceville

Booked 8 times today

Senti Restaurant, lauded as one of the best purveyors of Italian cuisine in Pittsburgh, is celebrated for its authentic and inventive menu. Its range of dishes, from Arancini Cacio & Pepe to Saltimbocca alla Romana and Tiramisu, demonstrates the restaurant's commitment to quality and tradition. Reviewers have consistently praised the food's top-notch quality, particularly the lasagna and gnocchi, describing them as uniquely delicious. They also commend the great ambience and the exemplary service, including the personal attention from owner Franco. Additionally, Senti Restaurant's cleanliness and the convenience of a dedicated parking lot have been noted as added bonuses. Overall, the highly recommended Senti Restaurant offers a modern take on Italian dining at its finest.

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