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What to order at Alta Via
- Must order
- A wood-fired pizza, a fresh pasta and a glass off the Italian list.
- Signature dishes
- Wood-fired pizza, House pasta
- Editor tip
- There is also a downtown Alta Via location. Reserve ahead for the Fox Chapel original.
CuisineNorthern Italian
Price$$$
Neighborhoodeast-liberty
HoursMon-Thu 11:30-21:00; Fri-Sat 11:30-22:00; Sun 11:00-21:00
Phone(412)408-3816
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Signature dishes: Wood-fired pizza, House pasta
Must order: A wood-fired pizza, a fresh pasta and a glass off the Italian list.
Tip: There is also a downtown Alta Via location. Reserve ahead for the Fox Chapel original.
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Location
Address: 46 Fox Chapel Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
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