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An authentic Pittsburgh Italian restaurant tradition. Dine Italian style surrounded by rustic stone walls as if you were in the wine cellar of a villa. Complete wine list and bar available and check for live music nights. Fine dining with a traditional yet fun atmosphere, that’s Girasole!
Contemporary, seasonal updates of rustic Italian dishes served in a setting with stone walls.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 733 Copeland St, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Phone: (412) 682-2130
Website: https://girasolepgh.com/
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Reviews
Jeremy Lester
Spent the day in the Pittsburgh area and used google to help me find a place to eat for the evening. I have to say i had to scroll through a lot of recommendations before settling on this place. I hope my good review changes that. This place is so nicely tucked away on a side street in Shadyside, the inside is so cute and i instantly felt that i had made a good choice. The service here was exemplary. We were seated immediately and the waitress took our drinks order right away. The menu has so many good options! I wish i could try them all, for my first time i chose the gnocchi and salad. The salad was far from a simple side salad and the balsamic dressing was divine. The plate of gnocchi was huge but i left nothing to take home. It was all so good. I very much would like to return to try more of their menu!!
… moreSheena Sundin
Love this place! Cute little Italian place, perfect for a date night or special occasion. Their drinks, wedding soup, and in the fall the seasonal pumpkin ravioli with sage cream sauce is AMAZING! The staff were nice and seem to enjoy working there, and Mr. G the owner is super nice and stays involved often seating guest, answering phones and thanking people when they leave. Highly recommen, but it’s fairly small and they don’t take reservations, so for lunch during the week or dinner on the weekend get there early if possible (by 4:30 or 5 pm and you shouldn’t have to wait). There is a little more seating outside on the patio during the summer too. Tiramisu for dessert was also delicious!
… moreGlobetrotter
A self-identified “Italian” eatery makes a Foodie have high expectations…. and then finds the food is eatable BUT MEDIOCRE AND OVERPRICED.
Authenticity is also somewhat dubious with food listing of pasta with chicken (an anathema for any true Italian chef )….
The menu is very short, a listing of familiar comfort foods and NOTHING REALLY SPECIAL. Not a creative or daring menu at all !!!???!!!
— the odd thing is the section of fish/chicken/meat: it is a general statement that these are served. A PROUD ITALIAN WOULD GIVE A LITTLE MORE THAN DESCRIPTION ….
One gets the impression the cook may not be conversant with diversity and special features of Italian cuisine.
The Antipasti is haphazard collection of CHILLY COLD foods.
– the Prosciutto is nothing more than cold strips of very pale American ham… CERTAINLY DOES NOT HAVE THE FLAVOR AND TEXTURE OF AGED prosciutto crudo or cotto.
– the worst are the cheeses: absolutely NOT ITALIAN BUT HIGHLY PROCESSED nondescript and flavorless curd.
the Escarole & Beans are good tasting at first spoon… BUT THEN FOLLOWED BY A TART TASTE THAT LINGERS.
– the optional extra Meatballs and Sausage are actually good … BUT THE TART SAUCE STICKS IN THE PALATE that one cannot savor neither meats.
the saving grace, or redemption of the evening, is the short wine listing… A VERY INTELLIGENT SELECTED LIST OF VINO ITALIANO…
– the Chianti Classico DOCG is just about the only thing enjoyable for the evening . Floral bouquet and berries, very smooth tannin…. GREAT CLEANSER OF THE PALATE from the tart sauce and the dismal antipasti.
Coffee is a travesty… Double Espresso served in a large mug… it also tastes a tad burnt…. PLEASE NOTE: Espresso was invented in Italy!!!!!!
FOOD IS OVERRATED AND OVERPRICED.
The place is small sub-basement room that is somewhat cozy… BUT THE TABLES ARE CRAMPED, AND BECOMES VERY LOUD WHEN IT GETS FILLED UP, that dinner is not relaxing anymore as one has to shout for conversation.
NO NO NOT RECOMMENDED.
… moreAuthenticity is also somewhat dubious with food listing of pasta with chicken (an anathema for any true Italian chef )….
The menu is very short, a listing of familiar comfort foods and NOTHING REALLY SPECIAL. Not a creative or daring menu at all !!!???!!!
— the odd thing is the section of fish/chicken/meat: it is a general statement that these are served. A PROUD ITALIAN WOULD GIVE A LITTLE MORE THAN DESCRIPTION ….
One gets the impression the cook may not be conversant with diversity and special features of Italian cuisine.
The Antipasti is haphazard collection of CHILLY COLD foods.
– the Prosciutto is nothing more than cold strips of very pale American ham… CERTAINLY DOES NOT HAVE THE FLAVOR AND TEXTURE OF AGED prosciutto crudo or cotto.
– the worst are the cheeses: absolutely NOT ITALIAN BUT HIGHLY PROCESSED nondescript and flavorless curd.
the Escarole & Beans are good tasting at first spoon… BUT THEN FOLLOWED BY A TART TASTE THAT LINGERS.
– the optional extra Meatballs and Sausage are actually good … BUT THE TART SAUCE STICKS IN THE PALATE that one cannot savor neither meats.
the saving grace, or redemption of the evening, is the short wine listing… A VERY INTELLIGENT SELECTED LIST OF VINO ITALIANO…
– the Chianti Classico DOCG is just about the only thing enjoyable for the evening . Floral bouquet and berries, very smooth tannin…. GREAT CLEANSER OF THE PALATE from the tart sauce and the dismal antipasti.
Coffee is a travesty… Double Espresso served in a large mug… it also tastes a tad burnt…. PLEASE NOTE: Espresso was invented in Italy!!!!!!
FOOD IS OVERRATED AND OVERPRICED.
The place is small sub-basement room that is somewhat cozy… BUT THE TABLES ARE CRAMPED, AND BECOMES VERY LOUD WHEN IT GETS FILLED UP, that dinner is not relaxing anymore as one has to shout for conversation.
NO NO NOT RECOMMENDED.
Pgh Gifts
We had a great time at Girasole in Shadyside. The live guitar singer added such a fun touch to the evening — definitely a highlight during parts of our meal. The house salad was fresh and delicious, and the pasta dishes were enjoyable overall. We thought the meatballs could have been a bit larger and had more of a homemade taste, but the tomato cream sauce was rich and flavorful.
Our waiter was incredibly attentive and friendly, and the hostess was an absolute delight — she even sang a couple of songs, which made the night even more memorable!
The only downside was the wait: it took about 40 minutes to get a table for our group of five, and the food took quite a while to arrive after ordering. We hope they can expand into the space next door, which would definitely help with the seating situation.
That said, we’ll definitely be back for the fun vibe and warm atmosphere!
… moreOur waiter was incredibly attentive and friendly, and the hostess was an absolute delight — she even sang a couple of songs, which made the night even more memorable!
The only downside was the wait: it took about 40 minutes to get a table for our group of five, and the food took quite a while to arrive after ordering. We hope they can expand into the space next door, which would definitely help with the seating situation.
That said, we’ll definitely be back for the fun vibe and warm atmosphere!
Madalyn Petronick
I loved every detail about this restaurant. It’s a beautiful, quaint, little place. I honestly love how packed it gets. I love seeing every single table full with people passing plates around. Aside from that the noise is comforting as it tells me people are indulging in one another and not their phones. The whole place runs like a well oiled machine! The food though?! TOP NOTCH!!! Get the burrata app with the corn. It was phenomenal. Our dinners? Equally as delicious! We got the potato gnocchi and the Pollo. Then came the desserts… scratch made and decadent. I’d eat the chocolate cake 10 times over and I’m not even someone that likes chocolate all like that!! First visit and definitely not my last!
… moreMingzhen Cai
Food is delicious and the portion is large!! Service is friendly and fast — despite the restaurant was very busy and we sat outside, the server was able to check in with us 3-4 times. Love the whole experience!
Only downside the inside is very crowded, and loud because the business owner put too many table inside the restaurant, the AC was not working well. Glad we picked outside.
… moreOnly downside the inside is very crowded, and loud because the business owner put too many table inside the restaurant, the AC was not working well. Glad we picked outside.
Sierra Smith
food was amazing!! service was a little delayed due to being a busy weekend night , luckily we were in no rush. it was very lively and bustling inside as well. the tables are very close together i had to squeeze in to get to my chair (so plus sized diners may feel uncomfortable) but everything was absolutely delicious and i would come back again. The mussels were absolutely heavenly as well.
… moreNatalie G
No reservations and this place is not without anyone waiting. But, if people are braving the cold for this place, you want to eat here. Quaint, delicious, family owned. Pie, the owner, will greet you with a glass of wine wearing a scarf and leisure suit- just ask him about Sophia Loren
What a hidden gem, this place was great.
Had two teens with us also that licked their plates clean
… moreWhat a hidden gem, this place was great.
Had two teens with us also that licked their plates clean
Naram Ziady
I love when a place has just enough food selection on the menu. I don’t need to think too much, I don’t need to read for 30 min and I don’t need to ask the waiter about overly complicated menu items. You want pasta great, here are 4 options, you want something else, here are 4 other options. (I forget exactly number) Waiters were great, not too nice that I’d think it’s a fancy place, and not too rude that I’d think its a bad place, just my type of crowd. Food was great, personally I’d prefer a bit more food, but I believe they give you healthy enough portions that you are guaranteed to finish, with a soup or salad, and enough space for dessert where you’re not left bloated. Def recommend, def get a reservation, and def sit outside if you can, it’s too dark inside and cramped.
… moreBruce Call
Great food (try the gnocchi!), great service (believe our waiter’s name was Norm), and entertainment. They have a guitar player and singer during dinner, and a woman who was waiting tables all of a sudden steps to the mic and delivers a high-end version of “Valerie” by Amy Winehouse. Great place!
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