Judith M. wrote: > > I understand Porto Bello (sp?) in Mt. Washington is a BYOB You may want to call ahead and check. Last I heard they were in the process of getting a liquor license. I don't know if it's finalised yet. > suggestions, inside scoops would be appreciated. The meat dishes are usually good; my husband is fond of the chicken romano. The portobello ravioli's tasty and has a garlic butter sauce that's very garlic-y. Their dinner salads are pretty weak (iceberg and pasty tomatoes) but their tiramisu is wonderful. Anna, one of the owners, makes it from scratch. Anna's usually behind the register and Frank, her husband and co-owner, does everything from waiting tables to tending the kitchen. He also renovated the building; it was a fruit market that closed in 1988. It's a neat little family owned place--you may even see one of their daughters waiting tables or seating guests. Ask to sit in the back room because when the door opens the front room gets chilly. And don't forget to admire the murals painted by Pittsburgh artist Elise Soroka.
Pittsburgh, PA