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Italian restaurant recommendations?

9 posts · Feb 28, 2001 to Mar 2, 2001

Nat L.Carnegie Mellon Univ. -- Computer Science Dept.Feb 28, 2001

 Becca F. wrote:

 > Can anyone recommend a good, nice but not absurdly expensive Italian
 > restaurant? I've been to and enjoyed Pasta Piatto in Shadyside, La Cucina
 > Flegrea in Squill, and most of the places on Liberty Ave. in Bloomfield,
 > but I figured that, since my birthday's coming up, I have a good excuse to
 > try somewhere different.

 Girasole, on Copeland in Shadyside, is nice. It's a little basement
 restaraunt with a small menu, but the food is very good.

 It's been a while since I ate there, but from what I remember the
 prices (and quality) were about on par with La Cucina Flegrea.

 --nat

AnonymousMar 1, 2001

 For an old school experience, though not the most exotic or creative menu,
 you may want to try Lombardozzi's in Bloomfield.  Not sure if this is a
 place you've tried but many people seem to pass it by.  You get some mammoth
 servings, lots of little apps and everything else thrown in, and some
 hometown friendly service. It's the kind of place with a full page of veal
 dishes on the menu, and believe me the chops and the marinara are good.

 Becca F. wrote:
 > Hi,
 >
 > Can anyone recommend a good, nice but not absurdly expensive Italian
 > restaurant? I've been to and enjoyed Pasta Piatto in Shadyside, La Cucina
 > Flegrea in Squill, and most of the places on Liberty Ave. in Bloomfield,
 > but I figured that, since my birthday's coming up, I have a good excuse to
 > try somewhere different.
 >
 > Thanks,
 > Becca Fribush
 >

LevelGreenMar 1, 2001

 Depietra's in West View and on 19 in Wexford would be my first choice. Not real
 exotic but good southern Italian. Not real expensive either. Also, Papa J's in
 Carnegie

Steve S.MarconiMar 1, 2001

 Someone wrote:
 > Depietra's in West View and on 19 in Wexford would be my first choice. Not real
 > exotic but good southern Italian. Not real expensive either. Also, Papa J's in
 > Carnegie

 Hmm, I've only been to DiPietro's (Wexford) once but I wasn't very impressed.
 In the North Hills area I would recommend either Don Parmesan's or Bravo, both
 on McKnight.

Arthur E.Mar 1, 2001

 , Becca
 Someone wrote:

 > Can anyone recommend a good, nice but not absurdly expensive Italian
 > restaurant?

 Someone else mentioned Papa J's in Carnegie.  They also have a restaurant
 in town at 212 Boulevard of the Allies.  They seem to have a parking lot
 of their own next door, a distinct advantage in town.  Best call to be
 sure I'm right about that.

 Art Evans

Cheryl G.University of PittsburghMar 1, 2001

 Becca F. wrote:
 >Hi,
 >
 >Can anyone recommend a good, nice but not absurdly expensive Italian
 >restaurant? I've been to and enjoyed Pasta Piatto in Shadyside, La Cucina
 >Flegrea in Squill, and most of the places on Liberty Ave. in Bloomfield,
 >but I figured that, since my birthday's coming up, I have a good excuse to
 >try somewhere different.

       Well, Pasta Piatto is my favorite, but you could try Girasole
 which is right across the street from Pasta Piatto. Much smaller menu
 selection, somewhat pricier, but very very good.

 Cheryl

DefaultAYUPMar 1, 2001

 D'Abruzzi's, 10th St. (?) about a block north of Carson.

Melissa C.Design, Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh, PAMar 1, 2001

 I agree - Abruzzi's is a down-to-earth Italian restaurant - nice, but
 definitely not pretentious - we've always had a great meal, and never a
 long wait.  It is on 10th St. - a good landmark is the BP station on
 Carson, but turn north instead of south - just 1/2 block off Carson.

 Melissa

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Mary S.@Home NetworkMar 2, 2001

 This little restaurant is excellent.  It's located in Monesson, PA. It's
 called Luchessi's(spelling maybe off). Ate there for a Christmas party
 and it was excellent.  Moderately priced.  It's small and looks like a
 whole in the wall place but very nice inside. Need reservations over the
 weekend....gets very busy.    Beth

 Becca F. wrote:
 >
 > Hi,
 >
 > Can anyone recommend a good, nice but not absurdly expensive Italian
 > restaurant? I've been to and enjoyed Pasta Piatto in Shadyside, La Cucina
 > Flegrea in Squill, and most of the places on Liberty Ave. in Bloomfield,
 > but I figured that, since my birthday's coming up, I have a good excuse to
 > try somewhere different.
 >
 > Thanks,
 > Becca Fribush