
Experience authentic Neapolitan Cuisine in the heart of Pittsburgh’s bustling Market Square. Dine amidst the exciting European ambiance of our first floor, or sit back on our relaxing second floor with a glass of your favorite vino, overlooking the lively piazza with traditional Tuscan themes.
Wood-fired, Neapolitan pizzas, housemade pasta & Italian wine in classy environs with patio seating.
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Address: 8 Market Square, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: (412) 575-5858
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Our table shared apps like the arancini, zucchini fritti, and calamari. All very good except the calamari, it was just OK. Not much flavor and there were several tough pieces.
I ordered the calabrese pizza which had really good flavor. However, the dough was pretty thick and chewy. I confirmed with the waitress if it was neopolitan style and she said yes – but it was poorly executed.
I tried someone else’s ravioli, and it was pretty blah. Texture could’ve improved.
The flavor of the sauces were lacking.
The wine we shared at the table was excellent though. I believe it was the Chianti.
Walked in during a packed lunch and the greeting was a little slow, but once we got seated upstairs? Impeccable from there.
The Stracciatella Salsiccia pizza was wood-fired perfection. Charred on the bottom, pillowy edges, creamy stracciatella, well-seasoned sausage with just a hint of heat, and hot honey that surprised you on every other bite. Came to the table hot and everything worked together beautifully.
Vodka martini was cold and dry with ice crystals at the top. Kettle One, extra olives stuffed with cheese. Done correctly.
The berry cheesecake was homemade and you could tell. Light, almost crumbly, with fresh berry compote on top. Divine.
Service after seating was excellent. Cup never empty, pacing was smooth, server was warm and attentive.
Came with my son. He got a Coke in a glass bottle and was thrilled. We shared the pizza and dessert and left very satisfied.
This is now my go-to spot for bringing people into town. When you need a guaranteed win in Market Square, this is it. 10/10.
We wanted some Italian and this was a good choice for that. Beautifully simple old world building with a bit of a modern day flair. We ordered the Burrata salad which was excellent, and the Stracciatella pizza, both to share between us. We enjoyed both of these dishes immensely. Service was good and the meal was sufficient without breaking the bank.
I am really pleased to say that the food and drinks were delicious! You can tell that everything is prepared fresh, with care and precision. They put an effort into using high quality ingredients. The homemade pasta is such a treat! I had the cacio e pepe with grilled chicken. It was just divine. And their pizza is cooked in a stone oven, which just creates a great crust and a great flavor.
I was disappointed in the service. Our waitress was flighty and kind of rushed us. Our reservation was one of the last of the day before closing and I definitely felt pressure to order and eat quickly because the staff wanted to leave.
I could hear the staff loudly talking about looking forward to leaving and I can’t help but assume that was intentional. Our reservation afforded us plenty of time to dine at a comfortable pace. Perhaps they should adjust their policy and not allow reservations after a certain time or even better, maybe the staff needs to be reminded that if someone comes in 45 to 60 minutes before close then that is more than enough time for them to be treated to a comfortable, normally paced meal.
The staff was amazing and friendly and welcomed us and gave us an amazing experience to remember.
Would definitely recommend reserving your spot before you come, this place is always packed.