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Chill hangout with pool tables for burgers, Italian sandwiches & red-sauce dishes, plus draft beer.
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Address: 530 Brookline Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15226
Phone: (412) 531-2811
Website: http://www.moonlitecafe.com/
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Reviews
carl funtal
Fried shrimp very large and tasty, the chicken Parm was very good fresh and tender. Service was quick and friendly and the prices are very fair. Highly recommended.
… morealex beebout
Awesome vibes and food! This place was spotlessly clean and well lit, everyone is incredibly friendly, service staff and even the cooks were so helpful, welcoming, and kind! We got homemade meatballs, zucchini tower, and homemade tiramisu and every single single was just to die for!!! Drinks were strong and cheap and the pool table is well taken care of!
… moresam blaic
to start this off me and my friend are both waitress & bartenders. we came in after a 5 hour drive for some food and drinks on friday. we were sitting at a table near the bar discussing our plans for the weekend when the bartender started YELLING at us about drinks. we get our menus and tell her well be a few minutes. it was a bit busy so we didn’t think too much into it at first.
another girl comes up gets our drinks and apps for the bartender. after the bartender comes and SNATCHES the menus from us aggressively. a few minutes later she asks us where were putting everything i think she means where are we putting the food on the table so i say anywhere were sharing and my friend says we havent ordered entrees yet she gives me a snarky “i KNOW, who had what” (and rolls her eyes mind you)
i also ordered the stuffed banana peppers and was told after they take like 25 minutes?? which is fine i just shouldve been told when i ordered. they were not banana peppers btw they were giant spicy peppers ????
i will say all the food came in big portions and was pretty good but the bartender being so rude within the 10 minutes of us being there put a kill on out vibes for the night.
… moreanother girl comes up gets our drinks and apps for the bartender. after the bartender comes and SNATCHES the menus from us aggressively. a few minutes later she asks us where were putting everything i think she means where are we putting the food on the table so i say anywhere were sharing and my friend says we havent ordered entrees yet she gives me a snarky “i KNOW, who had what” (and rolls her eyes mind you)
i also ordered the stuffed banana peppers and was told after they take like 25 minutes?? which is fine i just shouldve been told when i ordered. they were not banana peppers btw they were giant spicy peppers ????
i will say all the food came in big portions and was pretty good but the bartender being so rude within the 10 minutes of us being there put a kill on out vibes for the night.
Horace Rumpole
I liked the food and the owner is fantastic.
Excellent place for a meeting in the back.
… moreExcellent place for a meeting in the back.
Dana Vento
Mamma mia! If you’ve been in search of a bona fide Italian experience without the hefty price tag, buckle up, foodies, because I’ve found the place. That’s right, we drove cross town to dine at Moonlite Cafe and it was worth every mile.
First off, let’s talk portions. Moonlite Cafe knows the meaning of generosity. We’re talking about mountains of food, literally. Their Zucchini Mountain is a delectable tower, generously portioned to serve four, although in my case, it was a delicious battle for two. The zucchini was tender, stacked sky-high, and accompanied by a sauce that screamed ‘mangia’! (Leftovers for 2 meals)
SAUCE: Moonlite Cafe’s marinara is the real MVP—authentic, zesty, and giving me all the “just like Nonna used to make” vibes. Seriously, can we have a moment of silence for all the other places that mess this up with a marinara that tastes like brown sugar or, even worse, green peppers? Not here!!!
When it came to the side salad, we were floored by its sheer size and ridiculously reasonable price—only $4! Compare that to other places where you’d easily drop $8-10. But the crown jewels? Italian roasted peppers and a duo of olives! However, a tiny word of advice: ****The house dressing is on the vinegar-forward side. So, perhaps, drizzle don’t drown. But hey, if that’s the only hiccup, I’d say we’re in pretty great shape.****
Now, if you’re hesitating over their slushies, don’t. With a dash of alcohol, this drink won me over instantly. I mean, if Moonlite Cafe can make a slushy skeptic say ‘Damn, that’s good,’ they’re clearly onto something.
Ah, but life isn’t perfect—even in foodie paradise. The absence of Eggplant Parm on the menu left me a tad disheartened, but hey, we can’t have it all, right? On the vegetarian front, the menu might leave you wanting for more variety, but their pasta sans meatballs hit the spot for me. Shrimp options are also available for pescatarians out there.
My husband opted for the Chicken Parm and let’s just say, the portion was large enough to stretch into a second meal. His verdict? More marinara would’ve been the cherry on top, but taste-wise? Chef’s kiss.
Now, for the jaw-dropping grand finale: all this indulgence—two side salads, a Zucchini Mountain, pasta, Chicken Parm, a Stella Artois, and a slushy—came to a shockingly reasonable under $50. Are you kidding me?
Oh, and about the dinner pace: 0ur dishes rolled out faster than you can swipe right on a dating app or a Ferrari on an open road, take your pick. The dining area was weirdly chill, but that’s a one-off; this place usually pops. Even the regulars were like, “What’s the deal? Where’s the crowd?” Servers shrugged it off as an oddly slow night.
But don’t sleep on this—the bar side was straight-up busy.
***So, with two more hours till closing time (restaurant side), the rapid-fire courses seemed more like Moonlite Cafe being super eager to impress us. No biggie, but a little breathing room between dishes would have been the cherry on top.****
If you’re seeking an eatery that marries affordability with authenticity, Moonlite Cafe is your sanctuary. Generous portions, authentic flavors, and prices that won’t make you sob into your spaghetti. Bellissimo!
Yes we will be going back!
… moreFirst off, let’s talk portions. Moonlite Cafe knows the meaning of generosity. We’re talking about mountains of food, literally. Their Zucchini Mountain is a delectable tower, generously portioned to serve four, although in my case, it was a delicious battle for two. The zucchini was tender, stacked sky-high, and accompanied by a sauce that screamed ‘mangia’! (Leftovers for 2 meals)
SAUCE: Moonlite Cafe’s marinara is the real MVP—authentic, zesty, and giving me all the “just like Nonna used to make” vibes. Seriously, can we have a moment of silence for all the other places that mess this up with a marinara that tastes like brown sugar or, even worse, green peppers? Not here!!!
When it came to the side salad, we were floored by its sheer size and ridiculously reasonable price—only $4! Compare that to other places where you’d easily drop $8-10. But the crown jewels? Italian roasted peppers and a duo of olives! However, a tiny word of advice: ****The house dressing is on the vinegar-forward side. So, perhaps, drizzle don’t drown. But hey, if that’s the only hiccup, I’d say we’re in pretty great shape.****
Now, if you’re hesitating over their slushies, don’t. With a dash of alcohol, this drink won me over instantly. I mean, if Moonlite Cafe can make a slushy skeptic say ‘Damn, that’s good,’ they’re clearly onto something.
Ah, but life isn’t perfect—even in foodie paradise. The absence of Eggplant Parm on the menu left me a tad disheartened, but hey, we can’t have it all, right? On the vegetarian front, the menu might leave you wanting for more variety, but their pasta sans meatballs hit the spot for me. Shrimp options are also available for pescatarians out there.
My husband opted for the Chicken Parm and let’s just say, the portion was large enough to stretch into a second meal. His verdict? More marinara would’ve been the cherry on top, but taste-wise? Chef’s kiss.
Now, for the jaw-dropping grand finale: all this indulgence—two side salads, a Zucchini Mountain, pasta, Chicken Parm, a Stella Artois, and a slushy—came to a shockingly reasonable under $50. Are you kidding me?
Oh, and about the dinner pace: 0ur dishes rolled out faster than you can swipe right on a dating app or a Ferrari on an open road, take your pick. The dining area was weirdly chill, but that’s a one-off; this place usually pops. Even the regulars were like, “What’s the deal? Where’s the crowd?” Servers shrugged it off as an oddly slow night.
But don’t sleep on this—the bar side was straight-up busy.
***So, with two more hours till closing time (restaurant side), the rapid-fire courses seemed more like Moonlite Cafe being super eager to impress us. No biggie, but a little breathing room between dishes would have been the cherry on top.****
If you’re seeking an eatery that marries affordability with authenticity, Moonlite Cafe is your sanctuary. Generous portions, authentic flavors, and prices that won’t make you sob into your spaghetti. Bellissimo!
Yes we will be going back!
C. Geyer
The Moonlite is a staple in Pittsburgh, PA. We shared appetizers (wings and zucchini of coarse) and dinners. OH, and Wedding Soup. This is over of my favorite resteraunts. The atmosphere is great anytime of day.
… moreJanae Trainer
Amazing place! Staff is great and so friendly. Went here for a surprise birthday party recently during a Steeler game and was so impressed with how many TV’s there were.
… moreKaren Klehm
We came on Thursday for the chicken parmesan special. Not only was dinner delicious the portions were generous. For dessert it was tiramisu. This was made from a family recipe, the owner’s family. This was delicious, rich cream you could taste the expresso.
Service was excellent and it always is.
… moreService was excellent and it always is.
Josh Pruss (Audioghost)
I come here after work to have beers. Bartenders are friendly and will take care of ya, good atmosphere, nice mix of crowd but generally an ‘older’ crowd.
Calzones are phenomenal! Never had them Soo good, have had a few to make sure it wasn’t a fluke. Way better than what pizza shops generally offer. Mozzarella wheels are also good had Lasagna as a special one day it was amazing – you could tell it was homemade
Prices are very reasonable, inside is nice and clean.
… moreCalzones are phenomenal! Never had them Soo good, have had a few to make sure it wasn’t a fluke. Way better than what pizza shops generally offer. Mozzarella wheels are also good had Lasagna as a special one day it was amazing – you could tell it was homemade
Prices are very reasonable, inside is nice and clean.
dom
I got into an incident where I tried to break everything up , and I was blamed for all the drama . Without me it would have escalated to gunfire even more . Because of me everything was handled and everyone went home . They refuse to let me in because of my skin color and because of the incident . All I wanted to do was make sure everyone was okay when they went home and I can’t enter their bar . I don’t recommend this place if you want to have fun .
… more