10 italian places in Pittsburgh we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Pittsburgh | Italian across every city.
Italian cooking is woven into Pittsburgh's identity, from Strip District counters to handmade-pasta rooms. DiAnoia's Eatery in the Strip is often named the city's best Italian, while Piccolo Forno on Butler Street in Lawrenceville turns out Tuscan wood-fired pizza and pasta. Dish Osteria on the South Side and Girasole in Shadyside round out the higher end.
DiAnoia's Eatery ★ 4.5
strip-district · 2549 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
DiAnoia's Eatery in the Strip District serves house-made pasta and Italian breakfast in Pittsburgh. A corner room often voted the city's best Italian.
Dish Osteria and Bar ★ 4.4
south-side · 128 S 17th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Dish Osteria on the South Side serves Sicilian-leaning Italian in Pittsburgh. A small candlelit room locals have booked for special nights since 2000.
Girasole ★ 4.2
shadyside · 733 Copeland St, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Girasole on Copeland Street in Shadyside serves regional Italian cooking in Pittsburgh. A below-street room locals have booked for handmade pasta for years.
Alta Via ★ 4.2
east-liberty · 46 Fox Chapel Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Alta Via in Fox Chapel serves Northern Italian cooking from big Burrito in Pittsburgh. Wood-fired pizza, handmade pasta and a strong by-the-glass list.
Piccolo Forno ★ 4.7
lawrenceville · 3801 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Piccolo Forno on Butler Street in Lawrenceville serves Tuscan wood-fired pizza and pasta in Pittsburgh. A neighbourhood Italian room locals book on Tuesdays.
Sienna Mercato ★ 4.2
downtown · 942 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Sienna Mercato on Penn Avenue downtown is a three-floor Italian marketplace in Pittsburgh. Meatballs at Emporio and a rooftop beer garden up top.
Senti ★ 4.1
lawrenceville · 3473 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Senti on Butler Street in Lower Lawrenceville serves seasonal Italian cooking in Pittsburgh. Handmade pasta and a garden patio on the renaissance strip.
Talia Cucina & Rosticceria ★ 4.1
downtown · 425 Sixth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Talia Cucina on Sixth Avenue downtown serves modern Italian in a film-noir room in Pittsburgh. Handmade pasta and rotisserie meats in the Cultural District.
DiAnoia's Eatery ★ 4.5
strip-district · 2549 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
DiAnoia's Eatery in the Strip District serves chef Dave Anoia's house-made pasta in Pittsburgh. A corner room often voted the city's best Italian.
S&D Polish Deli ★ 4.3
strip-district · 2204 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
S&D Polish Deli in Pittsburgh: A Polish deli, grocery and pierogi counter on the Strip that gets overshadowed by the bigger Italian market names.