Alfabeto

Name: Alfabeto
Address: 40 W North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United States, 15212
Telephone: (412) 435-1111
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (804)

$30 and under

Italian

40 W North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for live music

Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors of Northern Italy at Cucina Alfabeto, located in Pittsburgh's Northside. This culinary gem offers a unique dining experience that delights your taste buds.

Cucina Alfabeto celebrates Northern Italy's rich culinary traditions with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Each dish is a masterpiece, crafted with passion and precision, showcasing the region's vibrant flavors.

Step inside to experience rustic elegance, where the warm ambiance and the aroma of freshly baked bread create an unforgettable atmosphere. Indulge in handmade pasta, succulent grilled meats, and seafood, each bite reflecting Chef Esposito's dedication to excellence.

Cucina Alfabeto also offers cultural immersion with live music, poetry readings, and author talks on select nights. Whether for a romantic evening, a gathering with friends, or a solo escape, Cucina Alfabeto promises an unforgettable culinary journey. Experience the magic of Northern Italy with us.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(412) 435-1111
Website
https://cucinaalfabeto.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
40 W North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Neighborhood
Northside
Cross street
Reddour Street
Parking details
Some permit parking on side streets. Parking on W North Avenue.
Public transit
13, 15, 16, 17, 54 Bus Lines
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

What 804 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Pittsburgh / Western PA
Innovative
Pittsburgh / Western PA
Hot spot
Pittsburgh / Western PA
Neighborhood gem
Pittsburgh
Innovative
Pittsburgh
Hot spot
Pittsburgh
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cucina Alfabeto offers "delicious menu offerings" in a "casual and beautiful setting." Guests rave about "excellent service" and a "wonderful staff." The restaurant features "amazing food" with options for both meat eaters and vegetarians. Despite occasional noise from live music, it's a "great neighborhood restaurant" with a "unique bookstore venue."

804 Reviews

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Laurie VIP
San Diego44 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious dinner. Scallops, pasta with seafood, bronzino and lamb filled pasta. Everyone loves their dinners. Service was excellent. Nice addition to pgh dining.
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Edward VIP
New York City15 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Harder to find parking now that Pittsburgh has blocked off parking along north ave. We did find some on side street. Great food, but wish there were more gluten free options, although they do have excellent gluten free pasta.
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Beth VIP
Pittsburgh / Western PA21 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Dined with girlfriends and all four of us cleaned our plates. Delicious!
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Ellie VIP
Pittsburgh / Western PA101 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
First visit at this restaurant. Wonderful unusual menu. Presentation beautiful. Not at all noisy, like most restaurants. Probably because they didn’t happen to have music that night. We will return.
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Drew
Pittsburgh / Western PA4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a really nice night for my wife and I. Our server, I believe her name was Ladona, was excellent. The meals were great. This wasn’t our first time in but it was another good dining experience for us.
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OpenTable Diner
Pittsburgh / Western PA2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good service and pleasant atmosphere. Food was delicious but a little salty.
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S. Renee
Pittsburgh / Western PA13 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food and the service were very good. The cocktails and wine list didn't disappoint. There were a variety of food options for meat eaters and vegetarians alike in our small party. The service was friendly and attentive. What we didn't anticipate was the band, and how loud they would be. Our reservation was at 7:00, and while I knew there would be live music, I didn't know the nature. Not only were they loud, they weren't very good. So it was more like noise than music. For such a small space, I would think music of that nature might be more suitable for later reservations. It doesn't seem that they have live music during the week, so I would love to return and try some of their other menu items when I will be able to hear the person I am eating with.
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Dane
Pittsburgh / Western PA2 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
One server one host one bartender. They were doing their best. Some kind of out there performance by a band/poet/video group. So loud. Not conducive to conversation. Did'nt know there would be a band when I book the table. Served a Caesar salad with mixed greens because they were our of Romain. 6 spinach ravioli for $30. House salad had NOTHING in it other than greens and was way overdressed.
AlfabetoResponded on May 24, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. I want to sincerely apologize that your recent visit did not meet expectations, and more importantly did not reflect the standard we aim to uphold at Cucina Alfabeto. We recognize and acknowledge that the performance that evening did not align with the ambiance we strive to create for our guests. That's on us and we are actively reassessing how we coordinate with City of Asylum, who own and operate the event space, to ensure future experiences feel more in harmony with the dining environment. I also appreciate your feedback about the menu and can assure you we'll be taking your comments into consideration as we continue refining our offerings. As a gesture of goodwill, I will be issuing a refund for your dinner.
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diane VIP
Pittsburgh / Western PA31 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cucina Alfabeto is a terrific neighborhood restaurant in a casual and beautiful setting. It is also a restaurant with delicious menu offerings, bar bites, interesting cocktails, mocktails, wines, a wonderful staff and is worth a drive from wherever yo are located.
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John
Pittsburgh / Western PA2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service was great. Keep in mind this is Northern Italian Cuisine. Not a tomato festival. Arancini was very good, served on a mayonnaise base not marinara. My wife had a Filet and it was perfectly cooked and very tender. I had the salmon special served on a chickpea puree and warm spinach. The cocktails were very nice. Wine selection is adequate. Dessert was carrot cake and it was great. Parking is a challenge because of the location. The servers were not very helpful as to where to park. I ended up .15 miles away and it was ultimately no problem. Overall, I would recommend!
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Alfabeto is rated 4.7 stars by 804 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

40 W North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Additional information

Cross street
Reddour Street
Neighborhood
Northside
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Some permit parking on side streets. Parking on W North Avenue.
Public transit
13, 15, 16, 17, 54 Bus Lines
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://cucinaalfabeto.com/
Phone number
(412) 435-1111

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