Alta Via - Fox Chapel

Alta Via - Fox Chapel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Michelle

   Pittsburgh13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   This was our first time at Alta Via and we could not be more pleased! Laura our server was great and we were so pleased with our brunch. We are excited to come back!
   

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   Leonard

   Pittsburgh1 review

   1.0

   Dined on April 30, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Not worth the price not good at all very poor service insulting
   

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   Amie VIP

   Pittsburgh6 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on April 30, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   We had reservations the Wednesday after the big storm that caused massive power outages across Pittsburgh. We were seated right away. Drinks were served. The waiter was friendly and allowed our group to catch up before ordering. We ordered one appetizer which came out in a timely manner that everyone enjoyed. And all four of us ordered simple pasta dishes. I ordered the one with crab meat and pine nuts and I informed them that I was severely allergic to dairy, which they assured me wouldn’t be a problem. We waited nearly 90 minutes for our entrees. Our waiter was very apologetic and we figured that the kitchen was a little backed up due to all of the takeout business…but 90 minutes?? We weren’t offered anything for our wait either - just lots of ‘thank you for your patience.’ The kicker- I had a mild but still significant allergic reaction after leaving the restaurant- so there must have been some unnoticeable amount of dairy in the dish. Overall a pretty disappointing experience, which was a bummer.
   

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   Steven VIP

   Pittsburgh37 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 29, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Outstanding food! The chicken Parmesan is easily the best I have ever had.
   

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   Hannah

   Pittsburgh3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 24, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was delicious and everyone was so kind!! Definitely will be back.
   

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   Daniel

   New York City19 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 21, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Good menu options and for a Monday night fairly busy but service was good.
   

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   Ellen VIP

   Pittsburgh19 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Our waiter was excellent. The food was delicious and I appreciated being able to get a half portion of pasta.
   

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   Michael

   Pittsburgh6 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Would have preferred sitting at a table with four chairs instead of two chairs and a bench. We tried several of their featured drinks that were good but we probably wouldn't recommend them. The salads were very good and plentiful. The focaccia bread was excellent with the butter or olive oil. The Pappardelle was very tender and tasty. The Ravioli was abundant and very good. The Orecchilitte was excellent. The waitress was very helpful and attentive to our needs. I would definitely return.
   

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   Marie-Louise

   Pittsburgh24 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   We had read so much about this spot that we decided to try it for Easter brunch. Perhaps that was not the best of decisions, since brunch menus around Pittsburgh tend not to offer the best that its restaurants have to offer. One of the antipasti was excellent, but the rest of the offerings did little to entice someone back to try the regular fare. We also had the impression that the ambience was a bit more upscale than was the case. In fact, our reserved table turned out to be in the bar area, which meant that we had to put up with a television in the background. We were not exactly looking for a "sports bar" atmosphere for a Sunday brunch, so this came as a disappointment. The service, on the other hand, was truly outstanding. It's a shame that the food was far less enticing.
   

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    Lawrence

    Jacksonville4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Great food and even better service! We will definitely be returning!
    

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