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Name: Lidia's Pittsburgh
Address: 1400 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States, 15222
Telephone: (412) 552-0150
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

Lidia's Pittsburgh

4.2

4127 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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Lidia’s Pittsburgh opened in March of 2001, only two years after Lidia Bastianich and her son Joseph Bastianich opened the popular Lidia’s Kansas City, their first venture outside of Manhattan.

Lidia’s Pittsburgh menu concept is a combination of the New York restaurants, Felidia and Becco.

Lidia's is located downtown in the strip district near the Heinz History Center, Benedum Center, Heinz Hall, Byham Theater, PNC Park, and PPG Paints Arena so it's the perfect place to enjoy a great meal before your event.

The menu features a daily pasta tasting, with homemade pastas that incorporate the season's freshest ingredients in addition to hearty Italian favorites such as the osso bucco, a braised heritage pork shank with barley risotto, the scallopine of chicken breast with roasted lemon, capers, and olives, and grilled salmon filet with seasonal contorni.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Vegetarian / Vegan
Hours of operation
Lunch: Tuesday - Friday: 11:30am - 2:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm; Saturday: 4:30pm - 10:00pm, Sunday: 4:30pm - 9:00pm; Brunch: Saturday - Sunday: 11:00am - 2:30pm Happy Hour: Monday-Friday 4:30pm-6:30pm
Phone number
(412) 552-0150
Website
http://www.lidias-pittsburgh.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Daniel Walker
Private party facilities
The seasonal private dining menus capture the warmth of Lidia’s cuisine, evoking an authentic Italian meal in a lovely environment. Italian favorites are highlights of our three to four course dinner options along with our antipasti rustic buffet settings.
Private party contact
Jessica Fawcett-Sales and Marketing Manager: (888) 702-2047

Location
1400 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
15th Street
Parking details
We offer on valet and public parking. Street parking is also available near the restaurant.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.2Service
4.2Ambience
3.8Value

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4,126 Reviews

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IreneS
Philadelphia
10 reviews
vip
1.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Lidia's was CLOSED!!!! We were taking a friend who watched Lidia's show for her birthday. What a dissappointment. Should have received some notice so we could have made alternate plan.
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jimstimp
Pittsburgh
29 reviews
vip
1.0
29 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Had 7:00 reservations for Sunday. It was locked and the lights were off. Pretty shabby
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WilliamT
Cleveland
5 reviews
vip
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Despite a reminder from OpenTable the day before my reservation, I showed up at Lidia's Pittsburgh to find it had been closed. When I inquired of OpenTable how that could have happened, I was informed that Lidia's was no longer on your reservation network. Yet, I just received this request to review the restaurant. So it would appear that Lidia's is still on your system. Perhaps OpenTable could do a better job of updating it's restaurant listings to prevent its customers from showing up at closed restaurants.
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Frank
Pittsburgh
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We went for Sunday brunch, not realizing it was the last day the restaurant would be open. We got there for an eleven AM reservation, just as it was opening. The usual dips or bread baskets weren't on the tables until we were ready to leave. The appetizer table was filled one item at at time, over about a half hour. One of the people delivering food to that table was having a major anger management issue, which wasn't dealt with by anyone. The pasta trio wasn't ready until about a half hour after we ordered. Lidia's has always been very good to excellent, so it was a major disappointment that on its last day of service, it wasn't. It's not the way I wanted to remember it.
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TonyP
Pittsburgh
38 reviews
vip
2.0
38 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
It took almost 40 minutes to get our entree which was salmon for my friend and me. Although there was an apology, there was no attempt at service recovery-with offering a complimentary glass of wine or dessert. I realize that the restaurant is closing, but think that Lidia would like to maintain her brand, especially if she opens elsewhere in Pittsburgh. In the past, i have had good experiences at this restaurant, but last evening was a disappointment.
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DianeB
Columbus
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very disappointed that when we arrived at the restaurant we were told that they were closing that location in 6 days (end of August) and that is why the menu was very limited and nothing near what was posted on the website. There was no notice on the building or the entrance to the restaurant that this location was closing. Not even a statement on the website. Staff were extremely professional throughout our dinner and our waitress had worked there for 14 years and came back out of loyalty as they were short staffed for the remaining days they were open. The food was excellent but the evening was disappointing knowing that Lidia's was closing.
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DebS
Pittsburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 23, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I'm sorry to see the restaurant leave the area. It was one of our favorites. Loved everything on the menu.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on August 20, 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Not happy - OpenTable took and confirmed the reservation but when I arrived the restaurant was locked - not open. Posted hours on the door did not match those on OpenTable. Also, hours of operation on phone recording did not match either those posted or those hours shown on OpenTable. Furthermore, I received an email from Open Table asking why I didn’t show up for the reservation!
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Maria
Milwaukee
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sad to see Lidia’s close. Great food and great service. Thank you to the staff especially Lori for making the last couple of weeks special. Good luck to you all.
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KathrynD
Pittsburgh
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It is very sad that such a wonderful restaurant is closing. Amazing food and amazing service.
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DavidK
Pittsburgh
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 17, 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This restaurant is closing soon, but it is at very minimal staff and cooks already. Should have closed when it was still a very good place to eat and not left to become a bad shadow of it's former self. I expect better from someone like Lidia.
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OpenTable Diner
Pittsburgh
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 17, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I have always had a wonderful experience at Lidia’s in the past. Knowing that Lidia’s is soon closing a group of us decided to have a last brunch this past Saturday. My first disappointment was that the Grilled Octopus was missing from the in house menu even though the web site still lists it on the brunch menu. It was explained to us as the Restaurant is winding down certain items may not be reordered. We ordered cocktails and the gin and tonic was totally flat. We were offered another cocktail but our party member declined. So we settled on 3 pasta trios and the steak with potatoes and egg. After ordering we headed to the Antipasti bar. This wadthe biggest disappointment of the day. Having been to the brunch a number of times in the past we immediately noticed how sparse the table was. From past experience and from the description on the website, Saturday’s Antipasti table were 2 different things. Besides barely Luke warm tomato soup and cold mussels, there was an underwhelming Cesar Salad. The beef dish was very good as were the scones. There were no Italian cured meats and cheeses as we have been used to in the past. I will say that our entrees were very good! The tiramisu and the lemon cake were good but the s’mores cake and the Oreos cakes were actually tough! So even though we had very good entrees our overall last experience at Lidia’s Pittsburgh was so disappointing. We were hoping to have a great memory of a beloved Pittsburgh restaurant. My advice is that if Lidia’s Pittsburgh brunch can’t go out with a “bang” it might be advisable to not do it at all.
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Leah
Pittsburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 16, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I'm heartbroken this place is closing. So many memories.
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JennC
Pittsburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 15, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful meal. So sad to see this restaurant close.
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Nana3
Los Angeles
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I'm so upset to learn that Lydia's is closing in September. This restaurant is one of the best Italian restaurants in the city. I hope the waiters, waitresses, cooks and others working there find places to work that will honor their dedication.
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nancyp
Jacksonville
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Disappointing. We expected to have a special luncheon with the high standards of Lidia, who we watched on TV for so many years. It was apparent that the skeleton staff was preparing for the closing of the restaurant. They were cordial but inattentive. The pasta was not well prepared. We hardly recognized the bolognese sauce with our gnocchi. The second serving was somewhat better, but we had to wait a long time for it. It was not a good experience for us.
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OpenTable Diner
Pittsburgh
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I'll miss this restaurant... They didn't have everything they used to in terms of wine selection, espresso, etc. But server was pleasant and food was good.
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ThomasN
Pittsburgh
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sorry to hear Lidia's is closing, as it was one of our favorite Pittsburgh restaurants. Service is always exceptional, and up to now the food was great as well. I have left numerous glowing reviews in the past on various sites. We went after hearing of the impending closure, and it seems either they are cutting staff, or staff is leaving. I noticed a few things that weren't noticeable prior, such as the Pasta Trio service: in the past each pasta was brought out by an individual and served table side. This trip they just brought out a plate with each. Not as many servers or other staff was visible either. My fried calamari & shrimp appetizer was totally flavorless. The accompanying marinara sauce didn't help. My wife ordered a mixed green salad that was way overdressed, and she wasn't offered cheese or ground pepper as we had previously. Her entree of cannelloni was ok, but not hot. My salmon was truly excellent. We had been given gift cards by a relative and hoped to use them now as we just retired. We used it here, and still have a fair amount left to use or lose by Sept 15. At this point I cannot say if I care to bother if this visit was indicative.
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DonaldJ
Pittsburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 13, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Unique menu items and presentation with excellent sauces. Staff is very professional and knowledgeable
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JoshN
Pittsburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 13, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Pasta Trio & Lemon Chicken were amazing... !
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JaelS
Pittsburgh
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Makes sense that it’s closing. We never knew who our server was. Drinks took forever. Appetizer flatbread was subpar. No one ever came back to take our dinner order. We left cash on the table and left.
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loiej
London
23 reviews
vip
2.0
23 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Below-average service and food. Absolutely no taste to anything. Between the four of us, one liked his meal (baked ziti). Most of the pasta dishes are baked so obviously frozen ahead I'm thinking and my chicken was tasteless. The server, though pleasant, wasn't around enough and we went without water and beverages for the entire meal after our first round of water etc. Lidia's is closing and we wanted to say goodbye. Now, we aren't nearly as unhappy to see the restaurant go. The menu was tired, below average and something you could pick up in say olive garden--frankly, I'd rather have gone to Olive Garden (which I never do) because their salads are better and their food, though mass produced, has much more flavor.
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JohnC
Pittsburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 11, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was superb. The service was attentive and professional. Too bad this fine dining experience will close in Pittsburgh! We will miss it!
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KathrynS
Pittsburgh
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lidia's is a great restaurant, and the highlight of the menu is the Pasta Trio - three different pasta dishes served as many times as you want. We have had many great dinners there and lots of fun with celebrations of all kinds. Unfortunately, Lidia's is closing very soon. They are already short staffed, as employees find other jobs in anticipation of Lidia's imminent closing - and who can blame them? I understand that they will close around September 1, but would not be surprised if it happened sooner. It was packed Last Saturday as many of us wanted one last great meal.
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OpenTable Diner
Pittsburgh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great overall experience. Service, atmosphere and food all excellent. Shame this place will be closing next month
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vito
Pittsburgh
231 reviews
vip
4.0
231 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Our food was excellent as usual. There was an "event" taking place that was extremely loud and detracted from a very nice meal.
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LaNonnaApril2021
New Orleans
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, service and ambience at Lidia's is outstanding. It is a must when you go to Pittsburgh. You will not be disappointed.
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LuannG
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just as Great as the first time we went 3 years ago. I'm going to miss this place:(
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RuthD
Bavaria
23 reviews
3.0
23 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I just expected way more and I was very disappointed. The food was mediocre. We have been to Italy many times, eat at Italian restaurants all the time. And I cook Italian. The never ending pasta is definitely a NO. I personally would never order it but some in our party did. Not worth the money. Pasta was over cooked and tasteless. The seafood pasta had plenty of seafood varieties but too much breading and definitely under seasoned. Wine selection was good. The Aperol Spritz was weak.
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DJSLakeview
West Palm Beach
51 reviews
5.0
51 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Lorie our server was great and would request her again. She was attentive, great sense of humor, and made the evening excellent. There were challenges with those who should have brought more of the trio out and she had to go and get the additional food. Note she is the reason we will return.
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April
Columbus
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We were quite surprised and disappointed by the lack of quality and flavor to our food. This was our second visit to Lidia’s, but our first brunch time meal. We brought friends to experience this restaurant for the first time and one of them ended his meal prematurely after finding metal (like a piece of Brillo pad) in his pasta. Since we all had the same pasta, we all refrained from eating any more. Our server expressed her concern and management kindly removed the meals from our bill. We felt the issue was resolved with professionalism. However, as our meal was underwhelming, we will likely select a different dining option when traveling through Pittsburgh the next time.
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businesslunching
New York Area
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Big Lidia fan so we came here when in Pittsburgh. I was underwhelmed. Service was just ok, food was just ok. Prices were high for the quality. There are lot's of good restaurants in Pittsburgh, I probably would try one of them next trip.
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coco
Columbus
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The wine was too expensive and the meatballs could have been bigger and more flavorful. The top few bake zita noodles were a bit too burnt for me. My husband enjoyed the cannelloni.
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JeffS
Toronto
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
First of all this was our first experience with Lidia’s although we were aware of the restaurant and were excited to dine here. The hostess was friendly and we were seated promptly. Our server Corey was not attentive at all. At no time were we asked how our food was, not offered salt or pepper. One of us had a unlimited pasta choice and was never asked if he would like refills. I asked for a lightly dressed Caesar salad and the lettuce was swimming in dressing. I had two bites and left it. The washrooms were disgusting and the first 3 stalls had no toilet paper. I could understand if it was a busy night, but it was not. Very disappointed with this restaurant.
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OpenTable Diner
Pittsburgh
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 1, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very pleasant experience. Everything was delicious
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PaulK
Pittsburgh
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a 5 PM reservation for 5 people. The restaurant was empty and unfortunately we were seated at a table for 4 people. The food was very good, the service was good and the staff was attentive. We just had to shuffle plates, bread and glasses at the small table. We should have had a larger table.
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JenniferS
Pittsburgh
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The food was blah for the price. I tried the Trio of Pasta and only thought the potato and leek raviolis were good. Overall I was disappointed.
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OpenTable Diner
Pittsburgh
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Went out with my dad, my stepmother and our two teen daughters. The food was mostly good, although my seafood soup’s broth was under seasoned. Our waiter was definitely off his game, though. We waited too long for our food on a slow night. He only brought bread when the meal was served, despite several requests, and we had to wait for the wine and one of the appetizers.
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ReginaldK
Pittsburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 27, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a very positive experience at Lidias! Hostess was great but our server was exceptional. She knew the menu inside out. Her recommendations were spot on. Thanks for the experience!
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Butler18
Indiana
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was very good. Was pretty disappointed when we ordered Lasagna for dinner and was told that they didn't have any. It was prepared too late. Which that would have been told to us earlier. Was really looking forward to trying the lasagna.
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Lidia's Pittsburgh is rated 4.2 stars by 4127 OpenTable diners.

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1400 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Additional information

Cross street
15th Street
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Lunch: Tuesday - Friday: 11:30am - 2:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm; Saturday: 4:30pm - 10:00pm, Sunday: 4:30pm - 9:00pm; Brunch: Saturday - Sunday: 11:00am - 2:30pm Happy Hour: Monday-Friday 4:30pm-6:30pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Vegetarian / Vegan
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We offer on valet and public parking. Street parking is also available near the restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Daniel Walker
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.lidias-pittsburgh.com/
Phone number
(412) 552-0150
Private party facilities
The seasonal private dining menus capture the warmth of Lidia’s cuisine, evoking an authentic Italian meal in a lovely environment. Italian favorites are highlights of our three to four course dinner options along with our antipasti rustic buffet settings.
Private party contact
Jessica Fawcett-Sales and Marketing Manager: (888) 702-2047

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