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What to order at Girasole
- Must order
- Whatever the kitchen runs fresh in pasta, with a bottle off the Italian list.
- Signature dishes
- House pasta, Seasonal Italian
- Editor tip
- Tucked below street level off Walnut. Reserve ahead; the room is intimate and fills.
CuisineItalian
Price$$$
Neighborhoodshadyside
HoursTue-Thu 11:30-21:30; Fri-Sat 11:30-22:00; Sun 16:00-21:00; closed Mon
Phone1-412-682-2130
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Signature dishes: House pasta, Seasonal Italian
Must order: Whatever the kitchen runs fresh in pasta, with a bottle off the Italian list.
Tip: Tucked below street level off Walnut. Reserve ahead; the room is intimate and fills.
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Address: 733 Copeland St, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
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