Food: Haven't had a dish I don't like yet! But, do ask if you have issues with ingredients. I was told by one wait staff that the meatballs were all beef and told by another they were not. Get clear info if you have adversions. Love the eggplant dishes and the flatbread is outstanding! Atmosphere: Lovely! Great outdoor seating. Spacious restaurant with 2 bars. Reservations: Easy to work with. Parking: Stinks. They don't have valet often. When they it, it's $7. You have to pay event rates to park close to the restaurant. It is not an easy walk from non-event parking areas. This is a big issue for us wanting to eat there when we are NOT going to an event; like the last 2 times we were there.
(4)
Don S.
A group of us ate here for the first time the other day. There were 6 of us and all had something different. I would say 2 out of the 6 had some issue with their meal. The other 4 said everything was really good. I had the Greek salad with chicken. The chicken was clean and cooked very nice. The salad though was very bland. I also had the French onion soup which I felt was a bit salty, heavy beef broth, soggy crouton, and basically a slice of cheese. So I wouldn't order either of those again. However my wife got the ravioli with gorgonzola sauce and it was really good. I would definitely go back and try something else. The decor is really nice and has a nice atmosphere
(3)
Renee W.
We went for Mother's Day lunch. The food was very good and reasonably priced- this is a great addition to the north shore! I lowered my star rating because the service was really really slow. The restaurant was not very busy and our waiter made himself scarce after he realized we weren't drinking. We waited about 20 min for our check until a different waiter (an older guy who was hustling his butt off) had to go get our waiter for us. It took us another 15-20 min to get moving.
(3)
Chris Y.
Very refreshing addition to the North Shore. My wife and I live downtown but enjoy the change of pace and ambiance of North Shore's Riverwalk which is mostly comprised of "sports bar" themed locations but Asiago's offers a (much needed) breath of fresh air. Upscale Italian with an excellent wine selection. I had the bittersweet salad and the mushroom ravioli with steak tips while my wife had the house salad tossed in homemade vinaigrette and the Tuscan chicken dish. Not disappointed. The food was amazing and our service from Trevor and Alyssa at the bar was great. Tip to anyone visiting for their first time: save room (which might be difficult haha) for their made to order doughnuts! Trust me you won't be disappointed.
(5)
Susan W.
What a wonderful new addition to the north shore. Definitely not bar food. Very upscale. We had the corn meal dusted calamari, Caesar salad and mushroom ravioli with sirloin tips. Everything was wonderful. Bar environment boasts excellent selection of wines along a full bar compliment. Wonderful ambiance.
(5)
Lee C.
Great new restaurant! Excellent food and service. Loved the Asian sirloin tips and the peanut butter pie. Valet parking was also convenient given our current frigid temperatures! The restaurant is only two months old. Definitely try it!
(5)
Julie E.
We came to this restaurant as a result on not being able to get in somewhere else. It was not crowded and did not wait for a seat (it was about 3pm on a Saturday). We had two little kids with us, and while our server was generally nice, she seemed to be 'out of it'. We asked several questions about drinks and meals (mostly for the kids) and just got a weird stare. The food, specifically the Greek salad with chicken left much to be desired. The greens were ok, but the chicken was chewy and rubbery. We sat outside because it was a beautiful day, and there was a man standing at the host station. He glared at us the entire time. It was not just me who noticed this. It made me uncomfortable, the kids were not misbehaving at all, so I honestly couldn't figure out the problem here. Perhaps it was just an off day for this place, but i will unlikely visit here again.
(2)
Rebecca G.
We went here after a baseball game. Not the best italian ever and really really over priced. I got 3 ravioli for like $25, and neon orange asiago (it shouldn't even be orange) dip for like $20. Definetly NOT worth it.
(2)
Diane H.
Really delicious food! We went before a Pirates game on a Saturday night and stunned that we could get outdoor seating and service while still making it to the game before the first pitch. Our guests said the Salmon salad was the best they'd ever had! I had the meatballs with angel hair pasta and could have it everyday. So classically yummy!
(4)
Bradley D.
Just had a great Chicken Parmesan sandwich. Ate at the bar. Neil was personable and knowledgable. Definitely a place to come back too.
(4)
Jo K.
Stunning bar along river. Vince was an awesome bartender. Food was excellent! Interior decor very nice!
(5)
Lisa D.
Okay let's start by saying I read the reviews. We went anyway.. The food was delicious ! We LOVED the bartender Alex!! Very knowledgeable on food product and customer service! He invented a drink the BLOOD ORANGE JALAPEÑO margarita ask for that, it took a while to make, but it was delicious! The server although very nice was NOT knowledgable or refined! Pulling out a paper to read the specials , wiping her nose at tables with her ... Wrist !! Her announcement to the table as to what was ordered .. All classic moves that will help this restaurant to meet its demise ! Great concept .. Beautiful bar , poor execution! Alex tried hard to get us to come back - provided improvements are made would entertain the idea but only at the bar with Alex serving us!
(2)
Terri S.
Went with the good reviews...Alex is the real deal! Best bartender ever! Can't beat their pesto chicken flatbread...amazing!! Stop in even if only just for drinks with Alex:-) You won't be disappointed. Tell him the other yelp fans sent you!
(5)
Reade H.
In town on business- table for one! One of the few places where everything on the menu looked interesting. I opted for apps, soup and salad. Timing of food was perfect, waiter was friendly and bill was not too big. What else could you ask for?
(4)
Amy S.
For the first time in my life, I got food poisoning all because of this place on Jan 30th. I had a pasta dish with chicken and wedding soup. I was horribly sick all weekend and even incurred doctors bills on top of the money I lost on this meal. Besides the food poisoning, the place is generic Italian with a higher price tag. Definitely many other Italian places downtown that blow this out of the water. Clearly I'll never return. Please stay away from this place for your health!
(1)
J P.
The sign says Tuscan Cuisine, but it really isn't very Tuscan. They brought me some "Faccacio bread", but it was far too soft and gaumy to be Faccacio. The "dipping sauce" was oil with sun dried tomato, not olive oil as you would find in your usual Italian restaurant. After talking with the waitress I ordered the Wild Mushroom Ravioli with steak tips. It cam with far too much cheese sauce and was more lava than ravioli. Even the glass of Sangiovese wasn't that great. Maybe I am too picky being Italian and having been to Tuscany over a dozen times. I imagine some would like the style but not me.
(2)
Nancy G.
Staff was great. Atmosphere nice. Eggplant Rollatini very good. Crab fettuccini Alfredo good. Bread and oil very good. White white glasses bad. I hope this restaurant has more success than the previous tenant in this location.
(4)
BB A.
They should not advertise that they are gluten-free. Definitely not!
(1)
Julie P.
This place is awesome, and definitely the best Italian restaurant in Pittsburgh. The food was hot and delicious (I highly recommend the eggplant Parmesan), the salads were fresh, and the service was excellent. I'd like to see a lunch menu offered, but cannot wait to go back!
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Accepts Bitcoin : No Parking : Valet Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Dressy Noise Level : Loud Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Dogs Allowed : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.
Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.
If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
Suzan H.
Food: Haven't had a dish I don't like yet! But, do ask if you have issues with ingredients. I was told by one wait staff that the meatballs were all beef and told by another they were not. Get clear info if you have adversions. Love the eggplant dishes and the flatbread is outstanding! Atmosphere: Lovely! Great outdoor seating. Spacious restaurant with 2 bars. Reservations: Easy to work with. Parking: Stinks. They don't have valet often. When they it, it's $7. You have to pay event rates to park close to the restaurant. It is not an easy walk from non-event parking areas. This is a big issue for us wanting to eat there when we are NOT going to an event; like the last 2 times we were there.
(4)Don S.
A group of us ate here for the first time the other day. There were 6 of us and all had something different. I would say 2 out of the 6 had some issue with their meal. The other 4 said everything was really good. I had the Greek salad with chicken. The chicken was clean and cooked very nice. The salad though was very bland. I also had the French onion soup which I felt was a bit salty, heavy beef broth, soggy crouton, and basically a slice of cheese. So I wouldn't order either of those again. However my wife got the ravioli with gorgonzola sauce and it was really good. I would definitely go back and try something else. The decor is really nice and has a nice atmosphere
(3)Renee W.
We went for Mother's Day lunch. The food was very good and reasonably priced- this is a great addition to the north shore! I lowered my star rating because the service was really really slow. The restaurant was not very busy and our waiter made himself scarce after he realized we weren't drinking. We waited about 20 min for our check until a different waiter (an older guy who was hustling his butt off) had to go get our waiter for us. It took us another 15-20 min to get moving.
(3)Chris Y.
Very refreshing addition to the North Shore. My wife and I live downtown but enjoy the change of pace and ambiance of North Shore's Riverwalk which is mostly comprised of "sports bar" themed locations but Asiago's offers a (much needed) breath of fresh air. Upscale Italian with an excellent wine selection. I had the bittersweet salad and the mushroom ravioli with steak tips while my wife had the house salad tossed in homemade vinaigrette and the Tuscan chicken dish. Not disappointed. The food was amazing and our service from Trevor and Alyssa at the bar was great. Tip to anyone visiting for their first time: save room (which might be difficult haha) for their made to order doughnuts! Trust me you won't be disappointed.
(5)Susan W.
What a wonderful new addition to the north shore. Definitely not bar food. Very upscale. We had the corn meal dusted calamari, Caesar salad and mushroom ravioli with sirloin tips. Everything was wonderful. Bar environment boasts excellent selection of wines along a full bar compliment. Wonderful ambiance.
(5)Lee C.
Great new restaurant! Excellent food and service. Loved the Asian sirloin tips and the peanut butter pie. Valet parking was also convenient given our current frigid temperatures! The restaurant is only two months old. Definitely try it!
(5)Julie E.
We came to this restaurant as a result on not being able to get in somewhere else. It was not crowded and did not wait for a seat (it was about 3pm on a Saturday). We had two little kids with us, and while our server was generally nice, she seemed to be 'out of it'. We asked several questions about drinks and meals (mostly for the kids) and just got a weird stare. The food, specifically the Greek salad with chicken left much to be desired. The greens were ok, but the chicken was chewy and rubbery. We sat outside because it was a beautiful day, and there was a man standing at the host station. He glared at us the entire time. It was not just me who noticed this. It made me uncomfortable, the kids were not misbehaving at all, so I honestly couldn't figure out the problem here. Perhaps it was just an off day for this place, but i will unlikely visit here again.
(2)Rebecca G.
We went here after a baseball game. Not the best italian ever and really really over priced. I got 3 ravioli for like $25, and neon orange asiago (it shouldn't even be orange) dip for like $20. Definetly NOT worth it.
(2)Diane H.
Really delicious food! We went before a Pirates game on a Saturday night and stunned that we could get outdoor seating and service while still making it to the game before the first pitch. Our guests said the Salmon salad was the best they'd ever had! I had the meatballs with angel hair pasta and could have it everyday. So classically yummy!
(4)Bradley D.
Just had a great Chicken Parmesan sandwich. Ate at the bar. Neil was personable and knowledgable. Definitely a place to come back too.
(4)Jo K.
Stunning bar along river. Vince was an awesome bartender. Food was excellent! Interior decor very nice!
(5)Lisa D.
Okay let's start by saying I read the reviews. We went anyway.. The food was delicious ! We LOVED the bartender Alex!! Very knowledgeable on food product and customer service! He invented a drink the BLOOD ORANGE JALAPEÑO margarita ask for that, it took a while to make, but it was delicious! The server although very nice was NOT knowledgable or refined! Pulling out a paper to read the specials , wiping her nose at tables with her ... Wrist !! Her announcement to the table as to what was ordered .. All classic moves that will help this restaurant to meet its demise ! Great concept .. Beautiful bar , poor execution! Alex tried hard to get us to come back - provided improvements are made would entertain the idea but only at the bar with Alex serving us!
(2)Terri S.
Went with the good reviews...Alex is the real deal! Best bartender ever! Can't beat their pesto chicken flatbread...amazing!! Stop in even if only just for drinks with Alex:-) You won't be disappointed. Tell him the other yelp fans sent you!
(5)Reade H.
In town on business- table for one! One of the few places where everything on the menu looked interesting. I opted for apps, soup and salad. Timing of food was perfect, waiter was friendly and bill was not too big. What else could you ask for?
(4)Amy S.
For the first time in my life, I got food poisoning all because of this place on Jan 30th. I had a pasta dish with chicken and wedding soup. I was horribly sick all weekend and even incurred doctors bills on top of the money I lost on this meal. Besides the food poisoning, the place is generic Italian with a higher price tag. Definitely many other Italian places downtown that blow this out of the water. Clearly I'll never return. Please stay away from this place for your health!
(1)J P.
The sign says Tuscan Cuisine, but it really isn't very Tuscan. They brought me some "Faccacio bread", but it was far too soft and gaumy to be Faccacio. The "dipping sauce" was oil with sun dried tomato, not olive oil as you would find in your usual Italian restaurant. After talking with the waitress I ordered the Wild Mushroom Ravioli with steak tips. It cam with far too much cheese sauce and was more lava than ravioli. Even the glass of Sangiovese wasn't that great. Maybe I am too picky being Italian and having been to Tuscany over a dozen times. I imagine some would like the style but not me.
(2)Nancy G.
Staff was great. Atmosphere nice. Eggplant Rollatini very good. Crab fettuccini Alfredo good. Bread and oil very good. White white glasses bad. I hope this restaurant has more success than the previous tenant in this location.
(4)BB A.
They should not advertise that they are gluten-free. Definitely not!
(1)Julie P.
This place is awesome, and definitely the best Italian restaurant in Pittsburgh. The food was hot and delicious (I highly recommend the eggplant Parmesan), the salads were fresh, and the service was excellent. I'd like to see a lunch menu offered, but cannot wait to go back!
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