First, thanks to the few people who commented on my request for info on Tuscan Inn and Arrostaria in the north North Hills. We decided to try Arrostaria and I thought I'd share the experience: We went Friday evening, arriving shortly before 6:00. We were seated immediately (even when we left an hour later there was seating available). It is a fairly open and casual setting, with a large bar area in the middle. The kitchen is partially open to the seating area (behind a large counter). We skipped appetizers and drinks (still keeping those New Year resolutions), and each ordered a pasta dish. My wife ordered stuffed sea shell pasta with a tomato sauce topping and I ordered chicken vegetable manicotti (grilled chicken breast pieces and steamed broccoli over the manicotti with a tomato sauce). Each came with a house/dinner salad. The salad was fresh. The homemade creamy Italian dressing was quite good (oer my wife) as was the vinagrette. Warning: no low-fat dressing here yet. The salad was accompanied by a delicious Tuscan bread. The entrees were delicious and well presented, although the server warned us about the "hot plates" which in fact were room temperature. The food, however, was hot. The sauce was very tasty, the cheese fillings just right (not overly stuffed or cheesy), and the chicken on broccoli were fresh and well-prepared as well. We then order two capuccinos "with a splash" ($2.95 each) after dinner. The total bill was $27 and change (not including the tip). This was the best valued, most reasonably priced restaurant I have been to since moving to Pittsburgh a year ago. Arrostaria, on Route 8 about 1 1/2 miles south of the Turnpike in Allison Park. In the Coventry Square shopping plaza, phone: 487-3900. Recommended. Michael
Pittsburgh, PA
Arrostaria
Michael S. wrote: > First, thanks to the few people who commented on my request for info...stuff deleted > Park. In the Coventry Square shopping plaza, phone: 487-3900. The only thing I can add to your review is that you missed what we consider to be their best dish. Their special ravioli (not sure of the exact name) is unbelievable. The meat and cheese filling is a perfect blend. And, I agree with your assessment of their bread. The greatest! ------------------------------------------------------- Dennis F. Galletta 263 Mervis Hall Associate Professor of Bus. Admin., Univ. of Pittsburgh Katz Graduate School of Business, Pittsburgh, PA 15260 412-648-1699 [email removed] -------------------------------------------------------
Someone wrote: > Michael S. wrote: > > First, thanks to the few people who commented on my request for info...stuff deleted > > Park. In the Coventry Square shopping plaza, phone: 487-3900. There's also an Arrostaria on Route 19 about 3-4 miles South of the South HIlls Village mall. It was good when I was there a few months ago.