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Joseph Tambellini, Pittsburgh, PA

Joseph Tambellini

4.8 (2581)
$31 to $50
Italian
5701 Bryant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Located in Highland Park, Joseph Tambellini Restaurant offers the very best Italian inspired cuisine.
Featuring expertly crafted fresh fish, steaks, fresh pasta, traditional chicken and veal dishes.
Also beautiful hand made desserts and an extensive Italian and Californian wine list.

Owned and Operated by Joseph and his wife Melissa, the staff is dedicated to bringing you an overall exceptional dining experience. Warm, romantic fine dining in the true Tambellini family tradition.

*VERY IMPORTANT* FOR FIRST FLOOR SPECIFIC REQUESTS-contact the restaurant by phone to make your reservation. We cannot guarantee First Floor for online reservations.

*We will call you the day of your reservation to confirm your reservation so PLEASE HAVE YOUR CURRENT CONTACT INFORMATION IN YOUR PROFILE. IF WE DO NOT SPEAK WITH YOU THE DAY OF, WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO HONOR YOUR RESERVATION!

Outdoor patio, open weather permitting.

Price (the average cost of dinner, including one drink and tip): $40 to $75

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (412) 665-9000
  • Website
    http://josephtambellini.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Joseph Tambellini
  • Private party facilities
    We have many options for private parties. We have a semi-private space available for up to 16.Our private 3rd floor offers space for parties up to 20. If a larger space is needed, our 2nd floor is also available for up to 35 people. (no Friday & Saturday on 2nd Floor) Please call us to discuss your individual needs.
  • Location
    5701 Bryant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
  • Neighborhood
    Highland Park
  • Cross street
    Mellon Street
  • Parking details
    Plenty of on street parking available.
  • Public transit
    Bus stop directly in front, for routes: 71A Highland Park
  • Entertainment
    The owners frequent the dining room to talk with the guests to ensure a unique and comfortable dining experience!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

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Menu

Joseph Tambellini's menu was last updated on 2/2/2022.

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What 2,581 people are saying

Joseph Tambellini reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Pittsburgh / Western PA

    Italian

  • Pittsburgh

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Joseph Tambellini offers an exceptional dining experience with "fantastic food and service" at a charming, cozy setting. Standout dishes like the veal chop and seafood specials are "absolutely delicious." The attentive staff and family-owned warmth make it a "wonderful place for a wonderful meal," perfect for special occasions.
2,581 Reviews

  1. Cyndi

    Pittsburgh / Western PA4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time here and it was an amazing experience! The cozy atmosphere combined with the amazing food and staff made it the perfect evening. We will definitely be going back again soon!

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  2. kate VIP

    Pittsburgh / Western PA3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a fantastic experience from food to drinks to service.

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  3. robert VIP

    Pittsburgh / Western PA3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on July 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    I feel the value wasn't there for the menu pricing including the venue and the quality of the meal. The service was very good.

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  4. G VIP

    Pittsburgh / Western PA24 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Having been to the building many times years ago for a previous restaurant we have wanted to try this establishment but never seemed to get there with the other options in the area. Overall dining was enjoyable at Joseph Tambellini. The initial service was a tad sparse after our arrival but improved steadily as the evening wore on. Most of the food was quite good with a few exceptions. The value of the evening depends on various factors. Dining out for a celebration requires one to expect some extra inflated pricing as was the case here. The wine selected was a very nice 2019 Montepulciano $75, at about a 300% markup, the large bottle of Pellegrino at $10 ???, pasta denoted as specialty sides at $8 each and added cheese, generously supplied gorgonzola and feta, but at $7 each to the included salads certainly helps pay for the entire salad. The pricing is mentioned so Open Table readers know to expect to pay a premium for a fine dinner experience. The Veal Chop was superb at $69, the Salmon Forestal and Chicken Parm very good as was the Seafood Melissa with the exception of the shrimp on the Melissa which was tough. The Burrata Salad was quite good as was the garlic oil for the bread, unfortunately some of the bread was getting stale. The Pecan Ball, a Pittsburgh staple now harder to find, was wonderful. Alas the Lava Cake was ordinary. All in all a more than satisfactory meal in a nice setting with overall good service for four people at just under $600 including the service which should always be rewarded generously as staff usually earn it. We will happily return.
    Joseph TambelliniResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Geoffrey! Thank you for the nice review. I just felt the need to fact check this review to mention the actual pricing "so Open Table readers know" what they will truly pay for a fine dinner experience. 1. Imported cheese on salad: $3.50 each. (pays for the cheese) 2. The wine is 2.5x what I paid for it. (most restaurants do 3x or more) 3. Your check total: $454.22 with tip. (somewhat under $500 including service) Thank you for dining with us! Enjoy your day!

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  5. Michael

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyably romantic fine-dining experience, drinks were great! My fiance really enjoyed her lemon cello spritz. Our Quattro formmagio pasta was phenomenal! Handsdown best meatballs in the city. The filet and pork chop were great, cooked by Chef Joe T himself! Our server Ronnie was professional, fun, and knowledgeable Overall, it was a great time and notable experience in a well-known pittsburgh establishment!

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  6. Paula

    Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was done to perfection !! Sesame (Sweet and Sour) Frittata Calamari to begin the dinner experience, Demetrius and I highly recommend!!! 🤌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽 The burrata mozzarella melted in your mouth , paired with the HM balsamic drizzle, and the Piccata was absolutely amazing with Almalfi coast fresh lemon squeeze , plus the Pecan Ball , with HM candied pecans drenched in butterscotch and hot fudge was to die for !! Grazie , Chef!!! 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹❤️❤️❤️

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  7. Victor VIP

    Pittsburgh / Western PA293 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service. We shared the caesar salad and zucchini app. Had the Crab balls and Seafood special and shared the pound cake. Server did a wonderful job.

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  8. Judi

    Pittsburgh / Western PA5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is fresh and delicious. Service was excellent

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  9. Rick VIP

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another amazing experience at Joseph Tambellini’s! The food was outstanding and Joe made my daughter’s birthday a great celebration.

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  10. Mike VIP

    Pittsburgh / Western PA21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as usually, we are from out of town but always our first restaurant we visit.

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FAQs

Joseph Tambellini offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (412) 665-9000.

Joseph Tambellini is rated 4.8 stars by 2581 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Joseph Tambellini

5701 Bryant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Mellon Street
  • Neighborhood
    Highland Park
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Plenty of on street parking available.
  • Public transit
    Bus stop directly in front, for routes: 71A Highland Park
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Joseph Tambellini
  • Entertainment
    The owners frequent the dining room to talk with the guests to ensure a unique and comfortable dining experience!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
  • Website
    http://josephtambellini.com/
  • Phone number
    (412) 665-9000
  • Private party facilities
    We have many options for private parties. We have a semi-private space available for up to 16.Our private 3rd floor offers space for parties up to 20. If a larger space is needed, our 2nd floor is also available for up to 35 people. (no Friday & Saturday on 2nd Floor) Please call us to discuss your individual needs.

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