Had dinner with friends tonight. Called hours ahead and made reservation for 4 and requested quiet table and told would be seated upstairs. Seated first floor which was fine, but crying screaming children ruined the evening. We spoke with waitress and she didn't offer to move us until after we already ate our salads. Front room first floor was completely empty. Food good blackened scallops well prepared as was a shrimp dish.
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David M.
The location layout is quirky and enjoyable. The service is personal and professional from the hostess at the front door to the bartender in the back. The menu portions are perfect and the pairing of food is exceptional. The lamb is locally raised, a bonus for this patron. Pricing is set accordingly. All in all a great experience.
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Blaine K.
The tavern is the place to start and end the meal........beer selection is awesome and Will and Matt make you feel like you are at home. This place is the best bar in Washington.....and southeastern PA. Don't go here if you drink multiple bud lites....do go if you enjoy good German beers with 8+ alcohol content. And BTW the food is awesome as well.
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Kim S.
Place looks cute but is not family friendly at all. Kids meal was $9.00, I would have ordered the kids a full meal if I know. Food wasn't that bad but are super small.
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Cheryl M.
Best bartender in Pittsburgh without a doubt.
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Don B.
Outstanding restaurant! Too bad the overall score is negatively impacted by someone who mistook it for a McDonalds. It's an upscale restaurant, not a family friendly; you can eat for a nickel place. Good grief, it would be like me giving McDonalds one star for not having cloth napkins. Quaint old house with several different rooms for dining and a great (although a bit small) bar in the back. Will, the bartender, is the best in the area and creates all sorts of amazing libations. Chef Adam holds down the kitchen, and produces excellent food at reasonable prices. Try my favorite - pig wrapped cow. The best steak I have ever had. Give it a try for that special occasion - but leave the kids at home.
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Judi M.
Please do not take the 3 stars as saying there was an issue...because there most definitely was not. I wish I could give 3.5 stars. I am a diner who truly enjoys the experience and the atmosphere so this hit it on both of those very well. It's a beautiful place with some cute little shops to wonder around if you need to walk off lunch or dinner--which is very nice. I do wish the bar would have been open on the occasions we dined there because I have heard good things about it---we hear it's a MUST SEE. The outside area is very nice....one of the best around. It's the inconsistency of the food and service over time that causes me to give it less than 4 starts. But...the good news is....it seems as though they may have turned in both food and service! In April we had a wonderful lunch that stands out as the best food and service out of any of our visits over the years and in May, we experienced the same at dinner! Bravo! Typically, when we have been out in Washington PA to visit the casino or the outlets, we usually chose to go to Juniper Grille because of the inconsistency of Palazzo. Thankfully, we gave it another try recently. Now, we will have a hard time deciding between the 2! We hope the improvements stay and the inconsistency is a thing of the past!
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Humberto G.
Palazzo is a unique and truly remarkable restaurant about 40 minutes south of Pittsburgh. It literally is an old colonial-style house turned into an eating establishment, with the interior room subdivisions and all. The interior is elegant, the atmosphere is low key and not loud. The food was good - I had the goat's milk fettuccine and the meatball I had with it was amazing. The best part is the tavern in the back. Though it only has a couple of taps, there's a medium selection of very worthy European and microbrew bottles. The highlight, however, are the cocktails. The bar is stocked with everything and anything a respectable mixologist might need, and the couple of bartenders behind it really are dedicated to the art. Take a look and you'll see absinthe, rye, and homemade liqueur bottles. As far as prices, it definitely isn't a four-dollar sign place as the posting indicates. It is more moderate-spendy, with most entrees priced between $18 and $25.
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Bethany J.
Lovely spot! I'm in Washington, PA for work and wanted to find a quaint restaurant to dine solo. I trusted Yelp and arrived here. I was greeted by a wonderful hostess and though I was sad to not be able to sit on the beautiful patio, she did find me a nice window spot. My waitress was fantastic and everything was delish! I am not a huge lasagna fan, but the crepe lasagna was raved about so I went for it and I'm glad I did. VERY good
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Holly J.
Beautifully maintained older home renovated to accommodate a restaurant. Service is always very good, and the "prohibition style cocktails" are always changing and just about as good as it gets in this area. The food is pretty overpriced, but the dining experience has always made it worthwhile to me. Besides this, I've never regretted any meal I've ordered and everything has been flavorful, high quality, and prepared to order. Great place!
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Robert Z.
Great food! Attention to detail, creative and tasty. The bar has tremendous beer selection. The setting and building has a lot of character. Great find.
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Kristin H.
Food was fantastic, service was great and atmosphere was perfect. Just move here three months ago and finally found a place I love. Will be back!
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Chelsea K.
We have been to Palazzo probably four to five times in the past two years. We reserve it for special occasions or times when we have guests in town. We have never been disappointed, we always love our meals! There was only one instance when the service was not superb, every other time every member of the staff has been excellent. Tonight my husband and I were waited on by TJ who is excellent at his job! His timing was impeccable and it allowed us to truly enjoy a night out together (kid-free for the first time in about a year). We started with a bottle of wine and the fried calamari which is always delicious. Then we each had the beautifully prepared pear and endive salad (to die for). I chose the pistachio salmon and my husband had the special, veal porterhouse. We both devoured every bite, the entrees were absolutely perfect in presentation and taste. With a little bit of wine to finish and a birthday to celebrate we finished with the Tiramisu- delicious! I cannot say enough wonderful things about the restaurant, the food, the staff, and the ambiance. We feel very lucky to have this so close to home in Washington and if you aren't nearby, Palazzo is worth the trip!
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Alex P.
Pretty unique spot, a cozy old house and a beautiful patio. The food is good, tried several dishes. The Royal Pecan dessert was the highlight for me. A small suggestion would be a menu that changes more and printed daily , would add some variety and give a nicer feel.
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pracheta t.
Wow. We came here for our anniversary dinner and this is what one would call "fine dining". It looks like an old, beautiful farm house with a gigantic porch (will be open for full service early June) and the heavy door welcomes you into the foyer that then separates into the restaurant. Portions are a good size and yes, they have pasta for vegetarians and an array of salads. Three beers on tap and plenty of wine. Food came out in a timely fashion and our waitress was personable. Can't wait for the next big occasion - we will most def be back here.
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Cindy D.
It's a over priced restaurant! Bartender needs to be replaced!
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Cindi R.
Excellent choice. Calamari and dipping was out of this world. The shrimp linguini and spaghetti and meatballs would be worth the drive back from Cleveland. Ask for the server Bobby Jo. She was very attentive and the good service topped it off. The atmosphere in the old house made it very inviting.
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MaryAnn C.
What a disappointment!!! I drove 40 minutes to meet some friends who drove one hour. I made the reservation the day before and requested a quite room. The place has at least 5 rooms that they serve in. They put us in the main big room . First there was a. Table with two children next they seat another group with two crying and out of control children. What was suppose to be a quite evening with a decent meal, I should have gone to Bob Evans or .Mac Donald's and listened to kid. The other dinning rooms were empty one had a full table. It does not seem that they care much about customer satisfaction . They should have put families with children in a different room or at least honor my request when I made reservation. The food was ok, do not ask for fresh ground pepper as there is no such a thing. I will not go there unless I absolutely have to.
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Judi M.
A fabulous experience. I wish we'd found Palazzo 1837 sooner in our three day business trip to Washington, PA. After suffering through an "eat-from-the-trough" experience at Texas Roadhouse, Palazzo 1837 was a haven of quiet class and truly delicious food. My husband declared the chicken parmesan the best he has ever had (and he's sampled his favorite Italian dish at restaurants all over the country). I had an outstanding warm balsamic chicken salad that kept having me say, "This is absolutely delicious!" as the majority of the words uttered during our leisurely lunch. We finished with the Nutella pie, which was good but had us wishing we'd ordered our second choice of the pecan ice cream balls. Frank Sinatra was crooning softly in the background and the service was refined and attentive. What a lovely way to concluded our visit to Washington. If only we'd started at Palazzo 1837!
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Debra L.
A group of us (6) ate at Palazzo last evening. We ate in a room on the second floor. We dine out often and each of us rated the best meal we have had in a long time. The success of the meal was found in all elements; drinks, appetizers, soup, salad, entrees and dessert. Food was served hot, well-cooked and appropriately seasoned. Our server, Angie, was fantastic, professional and efficient even with the extra challenge of serving tables on the second floor. The tavern is a nice place to start your dining experience.
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Mike R.
Palazzo 1837 is the newest iteration of the old farm house near the Meadowlands. The food is good, but not over the top excellent. The service is quite good. The overall atmosphere and the back bar area are top notch! The one bartender is simply amazing. I don't drink cocktails, but what he invents is simply a work of art. I do like that they have fancy beers you don't find elsewhere. If you need a fancy place to dine in Washington or near the Meadowlands, this should be your place.
This was my first visit and I can't wait to go back. The food was excellent, the outdoor seating was really nice, and the service was great. Had the beans and greens as an appetizer. It was delicious. Then we ordered the specials, two salmon cakes with risotto and beef rib smoked in house. Everything was delicious.
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Julia N.
Had an awesome dinner at this quaint gem. My colleague and I both enjoyed the special tenderloin and our cocktails were superb!
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Dennis G.
Our first visit and we loved it. Food was outstanding with the Mrs. enjoying the lobster mac & cheese and I loved the linguine diavolo. Topped it off with a pecan ball. A broad beer menu as well. There is seating throughout the 2-story home and on the patio deck. The Tavern is small but very nicely decorated. Service was prompt and courteous. We'll be back for sure! Reservations a must especially on the weekends.
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Darcie Z.
If you haven't been here, you are missing the very best restaurant and food in Pittsburgh. The service is also exceptional and through this summer, it's been our place for Saturday lunches outside on a beautiful covered deck. I've eaten in many places around the world and have experienced exceptional food. This restaurant is one of those best restaurants. All details are there and the flavors for each dish are so carefully and consistently put together. Amazing. They even make their own butter and the bread is warm and just perfectly baked with a crusty finish. We have so many favorites here (the salmon cakes, warm balsamic chicken salad, smoked rib, crepe lasagna) and very happy we have this restaurant in Pittsburgh. Please go.
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Don S.
Tried it here for the first time. Had the veal parm. Really wanted chicken parm but it wasn't on the menu. Anyways as much as I hate to order veal it was really good. So tender and just the right amount of breading and cheese. My wife got the lasagna. I tried a bite and it was awesome ( dense, cheesy but not too cheesy, and decent size ). Overall we had a really nice dinner here. Waiter was on point with refills and check. Will definitely be back
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Brittany L.
For my birthday, I ate here with a group of friends and would highly recommend it! Perfect for a date night, to celebrate a special occasion or enjoy with a small group of friends. Good beer selection. The calamari and zucchini make for excellent appetizers. Service was professional and efficent. The lasagna made with crepe noodles was fantastic, I had no leftovers which is rare. My friends enjoyed the lobster mac and cheese, duck, veal marsala and rosemary chicken - all had wonderful compliments on their entrees. I would definitely recommend calling ahead for reservations. We called a week ahead and were placed in our personal room downstairs which was great to enjoy our group.
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Elizabeth H.
We stopped by fri, so cool! A place to get a great meal & drink. Follow it up with historic grounds to tour :)) wow !
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Maria M.
10/10 on Experience, Service, and most importantly, FOOD I have been to many an Italian Place and this blew them all out of the water since it offered high quality food without making a huge dent in the wallet and for its location. VENUE It is kind of easy to miss since you have to drive through a dirt road and construction and up a short road going up hill. There is not a lot of parking where we were but there is probably other spaces. It also has a semi early dinner menu. We were there before 3pm. Built into a very tastefully decorated and nice home, Palazzo offered red and white sauce dishes. I've been to a few high end Italian restaurants and have found that they tend to focus on white sauces (white wines, saffron, etc) which is definitely nice but not everyone is lucky enough to grow up learning these Italian flavors so the red sauces here were such a comfort to find. They had an overall very appealing menu with lots of variety. This restaurant was tastefully decorated to reflect its history. It was beautiful! It is two stories so it is great for groups! And their upstairs rooms also offered a large projector for presentations! They have a large half porch where they have seating. The seating are is covered for the stormier weather. The house had these large black shutters than made it feel classic. As I am walking back downstairs to leave, I am phenomenally surprised to learn from my trainer that the house had a crawl space that is believed to have been used as a part of the underground railroad. I WAS FLOORED. If you are here, you must see it. FOOD They have quite the extensive drink list including a unique cocktail drink menu that incorporated food into the drinks like tabasco, crushed graham crackers, and even veal! They bring out a large bread bowl with some butter to start. I ordered the Crepe Lasagna and was timid since I had only ever had sweet crepes and had no clue what it would taste like and I swear, time stood still when I took that first bite. This is a CHEESE LOVERS DREAM! It was the most deliciously layered lasagna. The crepe layers made it light and the herbed ricotta was so well layered and I keep saying layers because there were several and that probably is the reason this dish was so layeringly good. I had come in so hungry that I didn't even bother to read the full menu and went with a safe choice. My trainer ordered the Chicken Romano ala Picatta and I felt order regret since I was so hasty that I didn't care to order it. Fortunately for me, my trainer is always more than happy to share and when I tool that bite of lightly and tender to the FORK, battered chicken with a few grains of orzo risotto and the sauteed squash mix, time not only stood still again, I felt my taste buds jump into my brain whilst screming, "MOOORRRRE." These dishes were perfect! I never say perfect. I am so picky and it is so rare when I like all the parts of a dish together ie. usually only eat the protein and carbs and tickle the veggies. BUT this was so great that I ordered it to go for dinner. I have been in Pittsburg for 4 days now and this has been my favorite experience in all my state travels thus far. Definitely thinking on being back here!
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Bob Y.
I don't think it lived up to some of the hype, but it's by far the best Italian around and great atmosphere... The only really odd thing was how some of the chairs are grossly mismatched. With a nice facility, great service and food... why not have chairs that are at least close to matching??? Some are nice wooden chairs and some are old orange or yellow fabric high backs from the late 70's early 80's. But if that's my only complaint the place is well worth a visit.
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Dana R.
Geographically based 4 stars. Best food I've had in Washington, PA during the 10 or more years I've been coming to visit my in-laws. Caprese salad was fabulous -- fresh mozzarella, crispy greens, decent tomatoes (for the time of year) and basil -- I did have the server add a bit of freshly ground pepper (don't know what another review is talking about as they have a pepper mill). My husband's pear and endive salad with gorgonzola was also a hit. My linguine diavolo was spicy ... I mean spicy. I liked it ,but I can see where it may be too much for others. The shrimp was nice but could have been a bit fresher. I added a bit more Parmesan for more flavor. The portion could feed 3 people (no joke) - although I don't rate on portion size. My husband's filet was good but came medium when he ordered it medium rare. The roasted red pepper potatoes were yummy, as was the port wine demi-glace. The blackened salmon was a bit overcooked for my liking (but had nice flavor), as was the parmesan risotto. My brother -in-law and sister-in-law who each ordered this dish really liked it. They have a gluten-free menu. The service was outstanding. The dried flowers everywhere are a little hokey but it's a pretty cute place, inside and out. We sat outside in front (to take advantage of the nice evening but avoid the setting sun), which was nice despite the noise of Rte 19. Would definitely return. Disagree that it's overpriced for what you get.
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Stefanie M.
Outstanding. The service was great and the food was delicious. We even went back the next evening it was so good. Just outstanding.
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Carl S.
Great food. Will at the bar is knowledgeable and easy going. Try one of the cocktails on the menu. Patrons are friendly.
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See Dee B.
What happened to this place??? Went from hive white table cloth place to cheap laminated menus. The wine list is half of what it used to be. I asked if there were any off menu specials and was told no. :( Seems like they are targeting a cheaper more price conscious audience and cutting corners to keep prices down. After I saw this I paid my bill after one beer and didn't order anything to eat. Off to a better place I guess. Kind of a bummer. Sad to see...
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Brian K.
I TRIED - Chicken Pastina Soup (5/10) - Chicken Romano a la Picatta (9/10) I'm getting old. A few years ago, doing some research and finding that the nearest Triple D place is 20 miles away wouldn't even phase me. Now...I have to call board meetings with myself to discuss the pros and cons, do a risk analysis, and determine the ROI before deciding to take a 20 mile trek like that. So, today, instead of driving 20 miles, I went across the street to this random Italian joint. The place is hard to find, because you drive in what looks like a driveway on Race Track Road, and you drive past these small shops and eventually park on the side of the building, where you walk around. But what's cool is the front door is literally a front door, of a house! You hold the handle, press the handle button, and push the door...like a home! You walk in, and there's a small table that the hostess sits at and greets you. It's all kinda cool. This is in the Quail House, which was built in 1837. Apparently, the original guy bought 180 acres of land in this area, and all those shops 'n' stuff you passed up along the way make up the 4.5 acres that remain in the estate. If you go to the Palazzo website, you can read all about it, but what you won't find there is what I think of their food... CHICKEN PASTINA SOUP I didn't really want this, but for some reason when asked if I wanted a soup, I just blurted this out. It's basically, an Italian Chicken Soup. The soup was decent, seasoned well, and the flavors were acceptable too, but nothing earth shattering; however, the problem was the chicken. You'd think boiling chicken would make it moist, but even that can be overcooked. The chicken was pretty dry, and though not awful, it hampered the soup quite a bit. I'd probably opt for the tomato bisque next time. CHICKEN ROMANO A LA PICATTA Ok, this place is pretty expensive. This dish, and another chicken dish, made up the 2 cheapest entrees at about $19! Kind of a ripoff until it comes out and you see that there are 3 pretty decent sized chicken breasts sitting on a bed of risotto and cooked vegetables. That's a lotta food! I'd say 2 people could probably share this with an appetizer and bread and get pretty full. The chicken is battered, sauteed, and then finished with a lemon caper cream sauce. This is amazing! First, the chicken is cooked perfectly! It's so moist and tender, that you don't need a knife! I don't know what's in the batter, but it's crunchy - not like potato chip crunchy, but like the orgasmic little pieces of McDonald's biscuits around the edges that are sometimes a little crunchy! It's a thin layer so you're not going to drown out conversations with the crunch, but it's there, and I love it! The taste of that "batter" is like baked, and crunchy, cheese. I'm guessing Romano, but you know like when you get an Asiago cheese bagel, toasted, and you sometimes find a small crunchy chip of baked cheese? It tastes like that! So you got all these flavors now - the cheesy, salty flavors with this awesome chicken, and then on top of that is this heavy drizzle of lemon caper creme sauce that isn't pucker-your-lips sour, but has a perfect balance of a lemony sour flavor with a creme flavor. Won't make you squint, won't make you pucker, but it will induce a bit of salivation which enhances the all the flavors too! Wowwee! Now...you take all that...and then realize...you have 3 of these on your plate! These are all sitting on a bed of parmesan risotto. The flavors aren't very pronounced with this - the parmesan is kind of subtle, and it's not enough seasoning to really stand on its own, but if you get some of the lemon caper cream sauce on this, you could eat this all day! It's good, but doesn't really make a name for itself. Finally, there're sauteed veggies. Peapods, squash, onions, and peppers. What's incredible is that some of them tasted like they were paired up with a garlic clove, and not a roasted one either! I love garlic, so I was very happy with the vegetables. Not really a red pepper guy, so I left those alone, but everything else was delicious. So, with all the rave reviews, why isn't it a 10? Ya know, I'm not really sure. I loved it, but I don't think it's something I'll crave. The risotto could use a little work, the red peppers were out of place, at least I think so. And the weird thing was, as delicious as it was, by the time I reached the 3rd chicken breast, I was almost getting bored of it. Maybe it needed better accompaniment so that your palette gets reset. I didn't have wine, so maybe it depends on that to clear your palette? So, a lot of little things kept it from being a 10.. GODFATHER TESTED GODFATHER APPROVED All in all, I was happy with what I got. $19 was a tough bill to swallow before the food came out, but afterwards, considering how good it was and how full I was, it seemed reasonable. I can't say the same for the rest, though. Some of the other items seemed mad expensive!
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Clay H.
I came in at six alone. Started with a French 75 rocks. It was served up. No matter - the drink was mixed right. Ordered the Caesar to start. The salad was fine - not exceptional but fine. The dressing was from a bottle without question. Too bad. For my main course I ordered the chicken piccata. It was excellent. The lemon caper sauce was spot on and quite delicious. Ended the meal with a cognac. Service was good. Not top notch but good. The patio had a wonderful ambiance. I will return to see if they can step up to the five star level.
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Christy B.
This place was out of this world delicious. My husband had these amazing vegetable raviolis and I went for the shrimp and scallops di napoli. The seafood was insanely fresh and perfectly cooked. This may take the cake as a future birthday dinner favorite. The venue itself is extremely unique - it feels like dining at a close relative's. The patio appears nice, but it had been chilly and rainy the day we were there. The hostess did highly recommend reservations. We had been there for a very early dinner and were lucky enough to be seated with no issue, but by the time we were leaving it was filling up fast.
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Amy P.
The place has really changed since my last visit and not for the better. Substantial menus have been replaced by single page tacky laminated menus. The iced tea was served in a Mason jar (at a white table cloth restaurant) next to the balloon water goblets... Also tacky. The menu is much shorter than the last visit and the prices have gone up. I was looking forward to a good Filet but when it was nearly $40 (without salad!), I decided on the Chicken Piccata instead. It was very tasty and a nice size portion, but had barely any sauce. Parmesan risotto was good. The pear salad was good as well. Excellent bread & butter. Zucchini appetizer was served cold with very thin runny marinara. Won't be returning soon.
The restaurant is in a beautiful old home. The food would really have to disappoint to ruin the experience. And it does not. The bread is good, not excellent, and for me that is a good measure of how the rest of the meal will be. So our salad was the pear and endive salad. And while the ingredients were fresh, the taste was just good, not great. It was missing something - perhaps a more pungent blue cheese? The portion size was a large and big enough for me and my wife to share. The Fettucini with duck confit tasted good, not great. I can tell the pasta is homemade and cooked to perfection. The flavor overall was lacking something. The special for the evening was a Black Angus strip steak served with horseradish sauce and a side of roasted potatoes and creamed cabbage. The steak was a bit overdone for my taste. The creamed cabbage was a bit too rich for me but definitely very good. Dessert was the pumpkin cheese cake. The graham cracker crust tasted homemade but the flavor of the cake was so-so. The coffee was weak. Portion sizes were extremely large so be prepared to take food home or share. So the food overall was good not great. But the setting is quite memorable, the prices fair and we will be back to try a few more things.
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Alyson O.
Pretty good. We sat inside because the weather was hot and humid. The deck seating looked like a nice if the weather was better. The fresh bread was warm and delicious. I had a pasta dish and my husband had fish. We both liked our meals although it was a bit overpriced. We would go back.
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Dennis G.
Our first visit and we loved it. Food was outstanding with the Mrs. enjoying the lobster mac & cheese and I loved the linguine diavolo. Topped it off with a pecan ball. A broad beer menu as well. There is seating throughout the 2-story home and on the patio deck. The Tavern is small but very nicely decorated. Service was prompt and courteous. We'll be back for sure! Reservations a must especially on the weekends.
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Julia N.
Had an awesome dinner at this quaint gem. My colleague and I both enjoyed the special tenderloin and our cocktails were superb!
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Christy B.
This place was out of this world delicious. My husband had these amazing vegetable raviolis and I went for the shrimp and scallops di napoli. The seafood was insanely fresh and perfectly cooked. This may take the cake as a future birthday dinner favorite. The venue itself is extremely unique - it feels like dining at a close relative's. The patio appears nice, but it had been chilly and rainy the day we were there. The hostess did highly recommend reservations. We had been there for a very early dinner and were lucky enough to be seated with no issue, but by the time we were leaving it was filling up fast.
(5)
Darcie Z.
If you haven't been here, you are missing the very best restaurant and food in Pittsburgh. The service is also exceptional and through this summer, it's been our place for Saturday lunches outside on a beautiful covered deck. I've eaten in many places around the world and have experienced exceptional food. This restaurant is one of those best restaurants. All details are there and the flavors for each dish are so carefully and consistently put together. Amazing. They even make their own butter and the bread is warm and just perfectly baked with a crusty finish. We have so many favorites here (the salmon cakes, warm balsamic chicken salad, smoked rib, crepe lasagna) and very happy we have this restaurant in Pittsburgh. Please go.
(5)
Don S.
Tried it here for the first time. Had the veal parm. Really wanted chicken parm but it wasn't on the menu. Anyways as much as I hate to order veal it was really good. So tender and just the right amount of breading and cheese. My wife got the lasagna. I tried a bite and it was awesome ( dense, cheesy but not too cheesy, and decent size ). Overall we had a really nice dinner here. Waiter was on point with refills and check. Will definitely be back
(4)
Dana R.
Geographically based 4 stars. Best food I've had in Washington, PA during the 10 or more years I've been coming to visit my in-laws. Caprese salad was fabulous -- fresh mozzarella, crispy greens, decent tomatoes (for the time of year) and basil -- I did have the server add a bit of freshly ground pepper (don't know what another review is talking about as they have a pepper mill). My husband's pear and endive salad with gorgonzola was also a hit. My linguine diavolo was spicy ... I mean spicy. I liked it ,but I can see where it may be too much for others. The shrimp was nice but could have been a bit fresher. I added a bit more Parmesan for more flavor. The portion could feed 3 people (no joke) - although I don't rate on portion size. My husband's filet was good but came medium when he ordered it medium rare. The roasted red pepper potatoes were yummy, as was the port wine demi-glace. The blackened salmon was a bit overcooked for my liking (but had nice flavor), as was the parmesan risotto. My brother -in-law and sister-in-law who each ordered this dish really liked it. They have a gluten-free menu. The service was outstanding. The dried flowers everywhere are a little hokey but it's a pretty cute place, inside and out. We sat outside in front (to take advantage of the nice evening but avoid the setting sun), which was nice despite the noise of Rte 19. Would definitely return. Disagree that it's overpriced for what you get.
(4)
Stefanie M.
Outstanding. The service was great and the food was delicious. We even went back the next evening it was so good. Just outstanding.
(5)
Carl S.
Great food. Will at the bar is knowledgeable and easy going. Try one of the cocktails on the menu. Patrons are friendly.
(4)
See Dee B.
What happened to this place??? Went from hive white table cloth place to cheap laminated menus. The wine list is half of what it used to be. I asked if there were any off menu specials and was told no. :( Seems like they are targeting a cheaper more price conscious audience and cutting corners to keep prices down. After I saw this I paid my bill after one beer and didn't order anything to eat. Off to a better place I guess. Kind of a bummer. Sad to see...
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Brian K.
I TRIED - Chicken Pastina Soup (5/10) - Chicken Romano a la Picatta (9/10) I'm getting old. A few years ago, doing some research and finding that the nearest Triple D place is 20 miles away wouldn't even phase me. Now...I have to call board meetings with myself to discuss the pros and cons, do a risk analysis, and determine the ROI before deciding to take a 20 mile trek like that. So, today, instead of driving 20 miles, I went across the street to this random Italian joint. The place is hard to find, because you drive in what looks like a driveway on Race Track Road, and you drive past these small shops and eventually park on the side of the building, where you walk around. But what's cool is the front door is literally a front door, of a house! You hold the handle, press the handle button, and push the door...like a home! You walk in, and there's a small table that the hostess sits at and greets you. It's all kinda cool. This is in the Quail House, which was built in 1837. Apparently, the original guy bought 180 acres of land in this area, and all those shops 'n' stuff you passed up along the way make up the 4.5 acres that remain in the estate. If you go to the Palazzo website, you can read all about it, but what you won't find there is what I think of their food... CHICKEN PASTINA SOUP I didn't really want this, but for some reason when asked if I wanted a soup, I just blurted this out. It's basically, an Italian Chicken Soup. The soup was decent, seasoned well, and the flavors were acceptable too, but nothing earth shattering; however, the problem was the chicken. You'd think boiling chicken would make it moist, but even that can be overcooked. The chicken was pretty dry, and though not awful, it hampered the soup quite a bit. I'd probably opt for the tomato bisque next time. CHICKEN ROMANO A LA PICATTA Ok, this place is pretty expensive. This dish, and another chicken dish, made up the 2 cheapest entrees at about $19! Kind of a ripoff until it comes out and you see that there are 3 pretty decent sized chicken breasts sitting on a bed of risotto and cooked vegetables. That's a lotta food! I'd say 2 people could probably share this with an appetizer and bread and get pretty full. The chicken is battered, sauteed, and then finished with a lemon caper cream sauce. This is amazing! First, the chicken is cooked perfectly! It's so moist and tender, that you don't need a knife! I don't know what's in the batter, but it's crunchy - not like potato chip crunchy, but like the orgasmic little pieces of McDonald's biscuits around the edges that are sometimes a little crunchy! It's a thin layer so you're not going to drown out conversations with the crunch, but it's there, and I love it! The taste of that "batter" is like baked, and crunchy, cheese. I'm guessing Romano, but you know like when you get an Asiago cheese bagel, toasted, and you sometimes find a small crunchy chip of baked cheese? It tastes like that! So you got all these flavors now - the cheesy, salty flavors with this awesome chicken, and then on top of that is this heavy drizzle of lemon caper creme sauce that isn't pucker-your-lips sour, but has a perfect balance of a lemony sour flavor with a creme flavor. Won't make you squint, won't make you pucker, but it will induce a bit of salivation which enhances the all the flavors too! Wowwee! Now...you take all that...and then realize...you have 3 of these on your plate! These are all sitting on a bed of parmesan risotto. The flavors aren't very pronounced with this - the parmesan is kind of subtle, and it's not enough seasoning to really stand on its own, but if you get some of the lemon caper cream sauce on this, you could eat this all day! It's good, but doesn't really make a name for itself. Finally, there're sauteed veggies. Peapods, squash, onions, and peppers. What's incredible is that some of them tasted like they were paired up with a garlic clove, and not a roasted one either! I love garlic, so I was very happy with the vegetables. Not really a red pepper guy, so I left those alone, but everything else was delicious. So, with all the rave reviews, why isn't it a 10? Ya know, I'm not really sure. I loved it, but I don't think it's something I'll crave. The risotto could use a little work, the red peppers were out of place, at least I think so. And the weird thing was, as delicious as it was, by the time I reached the 3rd chicken breast, I was almost getting bored of it. Maybe it needed better accompaniment so that your palette gets reset. I didn't have wine, so maybe it depends on that to clear your palette? So, a lot of little things kept it from being a 10.. GODFATHER TESTED GODFATHER APPROVED All in all, I was happy with what I got. $19 was a tough bill to swallow before the food came out, but afterwards, considering how good it was and how full I was, it seemed reasonable. I can't say the same for the rest, though. Some of the other items seemed mad expensive!
(4)
Amy P.
The place has really changed since my last visit and not for the better. Substantial menus have been replaced by single page tacky laminated menus. The iced tea was served in a Mason jar (at a white table cloth restaurant) next to the balloon water goblets... Also tacky. The menu is much shorter than the last visit and the prices have gone up. I was looking forward to a good Filet but when it was nearly $40 (without salad!), I decided on the Chicken Piccata instead. It was very tasty and a nice size portion, but had barely any sauce. Parmesan risotto was good. The pear salad was good as well. Excellent bread & butter. Zucchini appetizer was served cold with very thin runny marinara. Won't be returning soon.
Please do not take the 3 stars as saying there was an issue...because there most definitely was not. I wish I could give 3.5 stars. I am a diner who truly enjoys the experience and the atmosphere so this hit it on both of those very well. It's a beautiful place with some cute little shops to wonder around if you need to walk off lunch or dinner--which is very nice. I do wish the bar would have been open on the occasions we dined there because I have heard good things about it---we hear it's a MUST SEE. The outside area is very nice....one of the best around. It's the inconsistency of the food and service over time that causes me to give it less than 4 starts. But...the good news is....it seems as though they may have turned in both food and service! In April we had a wonderful lunch that stands out as the best food and service out of any of our visits over the years and in May, we experienced the same at dinner! Bravo! Typically, when we have been out in Washington PA to visit the casino or the outlets, we usually chose to go to Juniper Grille because of the inconsistency of Palazzo. Thankfully, we gave it another try recently. Now, we will have a hard time deciding between the 2! We hope the improvements stay and the inconsistency is a thing of the past!
(3)
Bethany J.
Lovely spot! I'm in Washington, PA for work and wanted to find a quaint restaurant to dine solo. I trusted Yelp and arrived here. I was greeted by a wonderful hostess and though I was sad to not be able to sit on the beautiful patio, she did find me a nice window spot. My waitress was fantastic and everything was delish! I am not a huge lasagna fan, but the crepe lasagna was raved about so I went for it and I'm glad I did. VERY good
(5)
Clay H.
I came in at six alone. Started with a French 75 rocks. It was served up. No matter - the drink was mixed right. Ordered the Caesar to start. The salad was fine - not exceptional but fine. The dressing was from a bottle without question. Too bad. For my main course I ordered the chicken piccata. It was excellent. The lemon caper sauce was spot on and quite delicious. Ended the meal with a cognac. Service was good. Not top notch but good. The patio had a wonderful ambiance. I will return to see if they can step up to the five star level.
(4)
Holly J.
Beautifully maintained older home renovated to accommodate a restaurant. Service is always very good, and the "prohibition style cocktails" are always changing and just about as good as it gets in this area. The food is pretty overpriced, but the dining experience has always made it worthwhile to me. Besides this, I've never regretted any meal I've ordered and everything has been flavorful, high quality, and prepared to order. Great place!
(4)
Robert Z.
Great food! Attention to detail, creative and tasty. The bar has tremendous beer selection. The setting and building has a lot of character. Great find.
(5)
Kristin H.
Food was fantastic, service was great and atmosphere was perfect. Just move here three months ago and finally found a place I love. Will be back!
(5)
Alyson O.
Pretty good. We sat inside because the weather was hot and humid. The deck seating looked like a nice if the weather was better. The fresh bread was warm and delicious. I had a pasta dish and my husband had fish. We both liked our meals although it was a bit overpriced. We would go back.
(3)
Chelsea K.
We have been to Palazzo probably four to five times in the past two years. We reserve it for special occasions or times when we have guests in town. We have never been disappointed, we always love our meals! There was only one instance when the service was not superb, every other time every member of the staff has been excellent. Tonight my husband and I were waited on by TJ who is excellent at his job! His timing was impeccable and it allowed us to truly enjoy a night out together (kid-free for the first time in about a year). We started with a bottle of wine and the fried calamari which is always delicious. Then we each had the beautifully prepared pear and endive salad (to die for). I chose the pistachio salmon and my husband had the special, veal porterhouse. We both devoured every bite, the entrees were absolutely perfect in presentation and taste. With a little bit of wine to finish and a birthday to celebrate we finished with the Tiramisu- delicious! I cannot say enough wonderful things about the restaurant, the food, the staff, and the ambiance. We feel very lucky to have this so close to home in Washington and if you aren't nearby, Palazzo is worth the trip!
(5)
Alex P.
Pretty unique spot, a cozy old house and a beautiful patio. The food is good, tried several dishes. The Royal Pecan dessert was the highlight for me. A small suggestion would be a menu that changes more and printed daily , would add some variety and give a nicer feel.
(4)
pracheta t.
Wow. We came here for our anniversary dinner and this is what one would call "fine dining". It looks like an old, beautiful farm house with a gigantic porch (will be open for full service early June) and the heavy door welcomes you into the foyer that then separates into the restaurant. Portions are a good size and yes, they have pasta for vegetarians and an array of salads. Three beers on tap and plenty of wine. Food came out in a timely fashion and our waitress was personable. Can't wait for the next big occasion - we will most def be back here.
(4)
Cindy D.
It's a over priced restaurant! Bartender needs to be replaced!
(1)
A K.
The restaurant is in a beautiful old home. The food would really have to disappoint to ruin the experience. And it does not. The bread is good, not excellent, and for me that is a good measure of how the rest of the meal will be. So our salad was the pear and endive salad. And while the ingredients were fresh, the taste was just good, not great. It was missing something - perhaps a more pungent blue cheese? The portion size was a large and big enough for me and my wife to share. The Fettucini with duck confit tasted good, not great. I can tell the pasta is homemade and cooked to perfection. The flavor overall was lacking something. The special for the evening was a Black Angus strip steak served with horseradish sauce and a side of roasted potatoes and creamed cabbage. The steak was a bit overdone for my taste. The creamed cabbage was a bit too rich for me but definitely very good. Dessert was the pumpkin cheese cake. The graham cracker crust tasted homemade but the flavor of the cake was so-so. The coffee was weak. Portion sizes were extremely large so be prepared to take food home or share. So the food overall was good not great. But the setting is quite memorable, the prices fair and we will be back to try a few more things.
(4)
Debra L.
A group of us (6) ate at Palazzo last evening. We ate in a room on the second floor. We dine out often and each of us rated the best meal we have had in a long time. The success of the meal was found in all elements; drinks, appetizers, soup, salad, entrees and dessert. Food was served hot, well-cooked and appropriately seasoned. Our server, Angie, was fantastic, professional and efficient even with the extra challenge of serving tables on the second floor. The tavern is a nice place to start your dining experience.
(5)
Colleen E.
This was my first visit and I can't wait to go back. The food was excellent, the outdoor seating was really nice, and the service was great. Had the beans and greens as an appetizer. It was delicious. Then we ordered the specials, two salmon cakes with risotto and beef rib smoked in house. Everything was delicious.
(5)
Maria M.
10/10 on Experience, Service, and most importantly, FOOD I have been to many an Italian Place and this blew them all out of the water since it offered high quality food without making a huge dent in the wallet and for its location. VENUE It is kind of easy to miss since you have to drive through a dirt road and construction and up a short road going up hill. There is not a lot of parking where we were but there is probably other spaces. It also has a semi early dinner menu. We were there before 3pm. Built into a very tastefully decorated and nice home, Palazzo offered red and white sauce dishes. I've been to a few high end Italian restaurants and have found that they tend to focus on white sauces (white wines, saffron, etc) which is definitely nice but not everyone is lucky enough to grow up learning these Italian flavors so the red sauces here were such a comfort to find. They had an overall very appealing menu with lots of variety. This restaurant was tastefully decorated to reflect its history. It was beautiful! It is two stories so it is great for groups! And their upstairs rooms also offered a large projector for presentations! They have a large half porch where they have seating. The seating are is covered for the stormier weather. The house had these large black shutters than made it feel classic. As I am walking back downstairs to leave, I am phenomenally surprised to learn from my trainer that the house had a crawl space that is believed to have been used as a part of the underground railroad. I WAS FLOORED. If you are here, you must see it. FOOD They have quite the extensive drink list including a unique cocktail drink menu that incorporated food into the drinks like tabasco, crushed graham crackers, and even veal! They bring out a large bread bowl with some butter to start. I ordered the Crepe Lasagna and was timid since I had only ever had sweet crepes and had no clue what it would taste like and I swear, time stood still when I took that first bite. This is a CHEESE LOVERS DREAM! It was the most deliciously layered lasagna. The crepe layers made it light and the herbed ricotta was so well layered and I keep saying layers because there were several and that probably is the reason this dish was so layeringly good. I had come in so hungry that I didn't even bother to read the full menu and went with a safe choice. My trainer ordered the Chicken Romano ala Picatta and I felt order regret since I was so hasty that I didn't care to order it. Fortunately for me, my trainer is always more than happy to share and when I tool that bite of lightly and tender to the FORK, battered chicken with a few grains of orzo risotto and the sauteed squash mix, time not only stood still again, I felt my taste buds jump into my brain whilst screming, "MOOORRRRE." These dishes were perfect! I never say perfect. I am so picky and it is so rare when I like all the parts of a dish together ie. usually only eat the protein and carbs and tickle the veggies. BUT this was so great that I ordered it to go for dinner. I have been in Pittsburg for 4 days now and this has been my favorite experience in all my state travels thus far. Definitely thinking on being back here!
(5)
Bob Y.
I don't think it lived up to some of the hype, but it's by far the best Italian around and great atmosphere... The only really odd thing was how some of the chairs are grossly mismatched. With a nice facility, great service and food... why not have chairs that are at least close to matching??? Some are nice wooden chairs and some are old orange or yellow fabric high backs from the late 70's early 80's. But if that's my only complaint the place is well worth a visit.
(4)
Brittany L.
For my birthday, I ate here with a group of friends and would highly recommend it! Perfect for a date night, to celebrate a special occasion or enjoy with a small group of friends. Good beer selection. The calamari and zucchini make for excellent appetizers. Service was professional and efficent. The lasagna made with crepe noodles was fantastic, I had no leftovers which is rare. My friends enjoyed the lobster mac and cheese, duck, veal marsala and rosemary chicken - all had wonderful compliments on their entrees. I would definitely recommend calling ahead for reservations. We called a week ahead and were placed in our personal room downstairs which was great to enjoy our group.
(5)
Elizabeth H.
We stopped by fri, so cool! A place to get a great meal & drink. Follow it up with historic grounds to tour :)) wow !
(5)
MaryAnn C.
What a disappointment!!! I drove 40 minutes to meet some friends who drove one hour. I made the reservation the day before and requested a quite room. The place has at least 5 rooms that they serve in. They put us in the main big room . First there was a. Table with two children next they seat another group with two crying and out of control children. What was suppose to be a quite evening with a decent meal, I should have gone to Bob Evans or .Mac Donald's and listened to kid. The other dinning rooms were empty one had a full table. It does not seem that they care much about customer satisfaction . They should have put families with children in a different room or at least honor my request when I made reservation. The food was ok, do not ask for fresh ground pepper as there is no such a thing. I will not go there unless I absolutely have to.
(2)
Cindi R.
Excellent choice. Calamari and dipping was out of this world. The shrimp linguini and spaghetti and meatballs would be worth the drive back from Cleveland. Ask for the server Bobby Jo. She was very attentive and the good service topped it off. The atmosphere in the old house made it very inviting.
(5)
Don B.
Outstanding restaurant! Too bad the overall score is negatively impacted by someone who mistook it for a McDonalds. It's an upscale restaurant, not a family friendly; you can eat for a nickel place. Good grief, it would be like me giving McDonalds one star for not having cloth napkins. Quaint old house with several different rooms for dining and a great (although a bit small) bar in the back. Will, the bartender, is the best in the area and creates all sorts of amazing libations. Chef Adam holds down the kitchen, and produces excellent food at reasonable prices. Try my favorite - pig wrapped cow. The best steak I have ever had. Give it a try for that special occasion - but leave the kids at home.
(5)
Humberto G.
Palazzo is a unique and truly remarkable restaurant about 40 minutes south of Pittsburgh. It literally is an old colonial-style house turned into an eating establishment, with the interior room subdivisions and all. The interior is elegant, the atmosphere is low key and not loud. The food was good - I had the goat's milk fettuccine and the meatball I had with it was amazing. The best part is the tavern in the back. Though it only has a couple of taps, there's a medium selection of very worthy European and microbrew bottles. The highlight, however, are the cocktails. The bar is stocked with everything and anything a respectable mixologist might need, and the couple of bartenders behind it really are dedicated to the art. Take a look and you'll see absinthe, rye, and homemade liqueur bottles. As far as prices, it definitely isn't a four-dollar sign place as the posting indicates. It is more moderate-spendy, with most entrees priced between $18 and $25.
(5)
Mike R.
Palazzo 1837 is the newest iteration of the old farm house near the Meadowlands. The food is good, but not over the top excellent. The service is quite good. The overall atmosphere and the back bar area are top notch! The one bartender is simply amazing. I don't drink cocktails, but what he invents is simply a work of art. I do like that they have fancy beers you don't find elsewhere. If you need a fancy place to dine in Washington or near the Meadowlands, this should be your place.
Had dinner with friends tonight. Called hours ahead and made reservation for 4 and requested quiet table and told would be seated upstairs. Seated first floor which was fine, but crying screaming children ruined the evening. We spoke with waitress and she didn't offer to move us until after we already ate our salads. Front room first floor was completely empty. Food good blackened scallops well prepared as was a shrimp dish.
(2)
David M.
The location layout is quirky and enjoyable. The service is personal and professional from the hostess at the front door to the bartender in the back. The menu portions are perfect and the pairing of food is exceptional. The lamb is locally raised, a bonus for this patron. Pricing is set accordingly. All in all a great experience.
(4)
Blaine K.
The tavern is the place to start and end the meal........beer selection is awesome and Will and Matt make you feel like you are at home. This place is the best bar in Washington.....and southeastern PA. Don't go here if you drink multiple bud lites....do go if you enjoy good German beers with 8+ alcohol content. And BTW the food is awesome as well.
(4)
Kim S.
Place looks cute but is not family friendly at all. Kids meal was $9.00, I would have ordered the kids a full meal if I know. Food wasn't that bad but are super small.
(1)
Cheryl M.
Best bartender in Pittsburgh without a doubt.
(5)
Judi M.
A fabulous experience. I wish we'd found Palazzo 1837 sooner in our three day business trip to Washington, PA. After suffering through an "eat-from-the-trough" experience at Texas Roadhouse, Palazzo 1837 was a haven of quiet class and truly delicious food. My husband declared the chicken parmesan the best he has ever had (and he's sampled his favorite Italian dish at restaurants all over the country). I had an outstanding warm balsamic chicken salad that kept having me say, "This is absolutely delicious!" as the majority of the words uttered during our leisurely lunch. We finished with the Nutella pie, which was good but had us wishing we'd ordered our second choice of the pecan ice cream balls. Frank Sinatra was crooning softly in the background and the service was refined and attentive. What a lovely way to concluded our visit to Washington. If only we'd started at Palazzo 1837!
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Classy Noise Level : Quiet Good For Dancing : No Alcohol : Full Bar Happy Hour : No Coat Check : Yes Smoking : No Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : No Has TV : 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.
Rob V.
Had dinner with friends tonight. Called hours ahead and made reservation for 4 and requested quiet table and told would be seated upstairs. Seated first floor which was fine, but crying screaming children ruined the evening. We spoke with waitress and she didn't offer to move us until after we already ate our salads. Front room first floor was completely empty. Food good blackened scallops well prepared as was a shrimp dish.
(2)David M.
The location layout is quirky and enjoyable. The service is personal and professional from the hostess at the front door to the bartender in the back. The menu portions are perfect and the pairing of food is exceptional. The lamb is locally raised, a bonus for this patron. Pricing is set accordingly. All in all a great experience.
(4)Blaine K.
The tavern is the place to start and end the meal........beer selection is awesome and Will and Matt make you feel like you are at home. This place is the best bar in Washington.....and southeastern PA. Don't go here if you drink multiple bud lites....do go if you enjoy good German beers with 8+ alcohol content. And BTW the food is awesome as well.
(4)Kim S.
Place looks cute but is not family friendly at all. Kids meal was $9.00, I would have ordered the kids a full meal if I know. Food wasn't that bad but are super small.
(1)Cheryl M.
Best bartender in Pittsburgh without a doubt.
(5)Don B.
Outstanding restaurant! Too bad the overall score is negatively impacted by someone who mistook it for a McDonalds. It's an upscale restaurant, not a family friendly; you can eat for a nickel place. Good grief, it would be like me giving McDonalds one star for not having cloth napkins. Quaint old house with several different rooms for dining and a great (although a bit small) bar in the back. Will, the bartender, is the best in the area and creates all sorts of amazing libations. Chef Adam holds down the kitchen, and produces excellent food at reasonable prices. Try my favorite - pig wrapped cow. The best steak I have ever had. Give it a try for that special occasion - but leave the kids at home.
(5)Judi M.
Please do not take the 3 stars as saying there was an issue...because there most definitely was not. I wish I could give 3.5 stars. I am a diner who truly enjoys the experience and the atmosphere so this hit it on both of those very well. It's a beautiful place with some cute little shops to wonder around if you need to walk off lunch or dinner--which is very nice. I do wish the bar would have been open on the occasions we dined there because I have heard good things about it---we hear it's a MUST SEE. The outside area is very nice....one of the best around. It's the inconsistency of the food and service over time that causes me to give it less than 4 starts. But...the good news is....it seems as though they may have turned in both food and service! In April we had a wonderful lunch that stands out as the best food and service out of any of our visits over the years and in May, we experienced the same at dinner! Bravo! Typically, when we have been out in Washington PA to visit the casino or the outlets, we usually chose to go to Juniper Grille because of the inconsistency of Palazzo. Thankfully, we gave it another try recently. Now, we will have a hard time deciding between the 2! We hope the improvements stay and the inconsistency is a thing of the past!
(3)Humberto G.
Palazzo is a unique and truly remarkable restaurant about 40 minutes south of Pittsburgh. It literally is an old colonial-style house turned into an eating establishment, with the interior room subdivisions and all. The interior is elegant, the atmosphere is low key and not loud. The food was good - I had the goat's milk fettuccine and the meatball I had with it was amazing. The best part is the tavern in the back. Though it only has a couple of taps, there's a medium selection of very worthy European and microbrew bottles. The highlight, however, are the cocktails. The bar is stocked with everything and anything a respectable mixologist might need, and the couple of bartenders behind it really are dedicated to the art. Take a look and you'll see absinthe, rye, and homemade liqueur bottles. As far as prices, it definitely isn't a four-dollar sign place as the posting indicates. It is more moderate-spendy, with most entrees priced between $18 and $25.
(5)Bethany J.
Lovely spot! I'm in Washington, PA for work and wanted to find a quaint restaurant to dine solo. I trusted Yelp and arrived here. I was greeted by a wonderful hostess and though I was sad to not be able to sit on the beautiful patio, she did find me a nice window spot. My waitress was fantastic and everything was delish! I am not a huge lasagna fan, but the crepe lasagna was raved about so I went for it and I'm glad I did. VERY good
(5)Holly J.
Beautifully maintained older home renovated to accommodate a restaurant. Service is always very good, and the "prohibition style cocktails" are always changing and just about as good as it gets in this area. The food is pretty overpriced, but the dining experience has always made it worthwhile to me. Besides this, I've never regretted any meal I've ordered and everything has been flavorful, high quality, and prepared to order. Great place!
(4)Robert Z.
Great food! Attention to detail, creative and tasty. The bar has tremendous beer selection. The setting and building has a lot of character. Great find.
(5)Kristin H.
Food was fantastic, service was great and atmosphere was perfect. Just move here three months ago and finally found a place I love. Will be back!
(5)Chelsea K.
We have been to Palazzo probably four to five times in the past two years. We reserve it for special occasions or times when we have guests in town. We have never been disappointed, we always love our meals! There was only one instance when the service was not superb, every other time every member of the staff has been excellent. Tonight my husband and I were waited on by TJ who is excellent at his job! His timing was impeccable and it allowed us to truly enjoy a night out together (kid-free for the first time in about a year). We started with a bottle of wine and the fried calamari which is always delicious. Then we each had the beautifully prepared pear and endive salad (to die for). I chose the pistachio salmon and my husband had the special, veal porterhouse. We both devoured every bite, the entrees were absolutely perfect in presentation and taste. With a little bit of wine to finish and a birthday to celebrate we finished with the Tiramisu- delicious! I cannot say enough wonderful things about the restaurant, the food, the staff, and the ambiance. We feel very lucky to have this so close to home in Washington and if you aren't nearby, Palazzo is worth the trip!
(5)Alex P.
Pretty unique spot, a cozy old house and a beautiful patio. The food is good, tried several dishes. The Royal Pecan dessert was the highlight for me. A small suggestion would be a menu that changes more and printed daily , would add some variety and give a nicer feel.
(4)pracheta t.
Wow. We came here for our anniversary dinner and this is what one would call "fine dining". It looks like an old, beautiful farm house with a gigantic porch (will be open for full service early June) and the heavy door welcomes you into the foyer that then separates into the restaurant. Portions are a good size and yes, they have pasta for vegetarians and an array of salads. Three beers on tap and plenty of wine. Food came out in a timely fashion and our waitress was personable. Can't wait for the next big occasion - we will most def be back here.
(4)Cindy D.
It's a over priced restaurant! Bartender needs to be replaced!
(1)Cindi R.
Excellent choice. Calamari and dipping was out of this world. The shrimp linguini and spaghetti and meatballs would be worth the drive back from Cleveland. Ask for the server Bobby Jo. She was very attentive and the good service topped it off. The atmosphere in the old house made it very inviting.
(5)MaryAnn C.
What a disappointment!!! I drove 40 minutes to meet some friends who drove one hour. I made the reservation the day before and requested a quite room. The place has at least 5 rooms that they serve in. They put us in the main big room . First there was a. Table with two children next they seat another group with two crying and out of control children. What was suppose to be a quite evening with a decent meal, I should have gone to Bob Evans or .Mac Donald's and listened to kid. The other dinning rooms were empty one had a full table. It does not seem that they care much about customer satisfaction . They should have put families with children in a different room or at least honor my request when I made reservation. The food was ok, do not ask for fresh ground pepper as there is no such a thing. I will not go there unless I absolutely have to.
(2)Judi M.
A fabulous experience. I wish we'd found Palazzo 1837 sooner in our three day business trip to Washington, PA. After suffering through an "eat-from-the-trough" experience at Texas Roadhouse, Palazzo 1837 was a haven of quiet class and truly delicious food. My husband declared the chicken parmesan the best he has ever had (and he's sampled his favorite Italian dish at restaurants all over the country). I had an outstanding warm balsamic chicken salad that kept having me say, "This is absolutely delicious!" as the majority of the words uttered during our leisurely lunch. We finished with the Nutella pie, which was good but had us wishing we'd ordered our second choice of the pecan ice cream balls. Frank Sinatra was crooning softly in the background and the service was refined and attentive. What a lovely way to concluded our visit to Washington. If only we'd started at Palazzo 1837!
(4)Debra L.
A group of us (6) ate at Palazzo last evening. We ate in a room on the second floor. We dine out often and each of us rated the best meal we have had in a long time. The success of the meal was found in all elements; drinks, appetizers, soup, salad, entrees and dessert. Food was served hot, well-cooked and appropriately seasoned. Our server, Angie, was fantastic, professional and efficient even with the extra challenge of serving tables on the second floor. The tavern is a nice place to start your dining experience.
(5)Mike R.
Palazzo 1837 is the newest iteration of the old farm house near the Meadowlands. The food is good, but not over the top excellent. The service is quite good. The overall atmosphere and the back bar area are top notch! The one bartender is simply amazing. I don't drink cocktails, but what he invents is simply a work of art. I do like that they have fancy beers you don't find elsewhere. If you need a fancy place to dine in Washington or near the Meadowlands, this should be your place.
(4)Mary L.
Went to dinner here on Friday with my fiancé and another couple. The food and specialty cocktails were great. I had the pasta with lobster and a pink cream sauce and the Rural cosmopolitan. Serving sizes are large. The service was impeccable. The atmosphere was amazing. The restaurant is an old house with dining areas on at least two floors. There is an upstairs balcony that even has a table for four! I think this would be ideal location for a romantic date night or for a large party. I would just specify when you are making the reservation so that they can arrange for a room that matches your occasion. I am looking forward to going back.
(4)Colleen E.
This was my first visit and I can't wait to go back. The food was excellent, the outdoor seating was really nice, and the service was great. Had the beans and greens as an appetizer. It was delicious. Then we ordered the specials, two salmon cakes with risotto and beef rib smoked in house. Everything was delicious.
(5)Julia N.
Had an awesome dinner at this quaint gem. My colleague and I both enjoyed the special tenderloin and our cocktails were superb!
(4)Dennis G.
Our first visit and we loved it. Food was outstanding with the Mrs. enjoying the lobster mac & cheese and I loved the linguine diavolo. Topped it off with a pecan ball. A broad beer menu as well. There is seating throughout the 2-story home and on the patio deck. The Tavern is small but very nicely decorated. Service was prompt and courteous. We'll be back for sure! Reservations a must especially on the weekends.
(4)Darcie Z.
If you haven't been here, you are missing the very best restaurant and food in Pittsburgh. The service is also exceptional and through this summer, it's been our place for Saturday lunches outside on a beautiful covered deck. I've eaten in many places around the world and have experienced exceptional food. This restaurant is one of those best restaurants. All details are there and the flavors for each dish are so carefully and consistently put together. Amazing. They even make their own butter and the bread is warm and just perfectly baked with a crusty finish. We have so many favorites here (the salmon cakes, warm balsamic chicken salad, smoked rib, crepe lasagna) and very happy we have this restaurant in Pittsburgh. Please go.
(5)Don S.
Tried it here for the first time. Had the veal parm. Really wanted chicken parm but it wasn't on the menu. Anyways as much as I hate to order veal it was really good. So tender and just the right amount of breading and cheese. My wife got the lasagna. I tried a bite and it was awesome ( dense, cheesy but not too cheesy, and decent size ). Overall we had a really nice dinner here. Waiter was on point with refills and check. Will definitely be back
(4)Brittany L.
For my birthday, I ate here with a group of friends and would highly recommend it! Perfect for a date night, to celebrate a special occasion or enjoy with a small group of friends. Good beer selection. The calamari and zucchini make for excellent appetizers. Service was professional and efficent. The lasagna made with crepe noodles was fantastic, I had no leftovers which is rare. My friends enjoyed the lobster mac and cheese, duck, veal marsala and rosemary chicken - all had wonderful compliments on their entrees. I would definitely recommend calling ahead for reservations. We called a week ahead and were placed in our personal room downstairs which was great to enjoy our group.
(5)Elizabeth H.
We stopped by fri, so cool! A place to get a great meal & drink. Follow it up with historic grounds to tour :)) wow !
(5)Maria M.
10/10 on Experience, Service, and most importantly, FOOD I have been to many an Italian Place and this blew them all out of the water since it offered high quality food without making a huge dent in the wallet and for its location. VENUE It is kind of easy to miss since you have to drive through a dirt road and construction and up a short road going up hill. There is not a lot of parking where we were but there is probably other spaces. It also has a semi early dinner menu. We were there before 3pm. Built into a very tastefully decorated and nice home, Palazzo offered red and white sauce dishes. I've been to a few high end Italian restaurants and have found that they tend to focus on white sauces (white wines, saffron, etc) which is definitely nice but not everyone is lucky enough to grow up learning these Italian flavors so the red sauces here were such a comfort to find. They had an overall very appealing menu with lots of variety. This restaurant was tastefully decorated to reflect its history. It was beautiful! It is two stories so it is great for groups! And their upstairs rooms also offered a large projector for presentations! They have a large half porch where they have seating. The seating are is covered for the stormier weather. The house had these large black shutters than made it feel classic. As I am walking back downstairs to leave, I am phenomenally surprised to learn from my trainer that the house had a crawl space that is believed to have been used as a part of the underground railroad. I WAS FLOORED. If you are here, you must see it. FOOD They have quite the extensive drink list including a unique cocktail drink menu that incorporated food into the drinks like tabasco, crushed graham crackers, and even veal! They bring out a large bread bowl with some butter to start. I ordered the Crepe Lasagna and was timid since I had only ever had sweet crepes and had no clue what it would taste like and I swear, time stood still when I took that first bite. This is a CHEESE LOVERS DREAM! It was the most deliciously layered lasagna. The crepe layers made it light and the herbed ricotta was so well layered and I keep saying layers because there were several and that probably is the reason this dish was so layeringly good. I had come in so hungry that I didn't even bother to read the full menu and went with a safe choice. My trainer ordered the Chicken Romano ala Picatta and I felt order regret since I was so hasty that I didn't care to order it. Fortunately for me, my trainer is always more than happy to share and when I tool that bite of lightly and tender to the FORK, battered chicken with a few grains of orzo risotto and the sauteed squash mix, time not only stood still again, I felt my taste buds jump into my brain whilst screming, "MOOORRRRE." These dishes were perfect! I never say perfect. I am so picky and it is so rare when I like all the parts of a dish together ie. usually only eat the protein and carbs and tickle the veggies. BUT this was so great that I ordered it to go for dinner. I have been in Pittsburg for 4 days now and this has been my favorite experience in all my state travels thus far. Definitely thinking on being back here!
(5)Bob Y.
I don't think it lived up to some of the hype, but it's by far the best Italian around and great atmosphere... The only really odd thing was how some of the chairs are grossly mismatched. With a nice facility, great service and food... why not have chairs that are at least close to matching??? Some are nice wooden chairs and some are old orange or yellow fabric high backs from the late 70's early 80's. But if that's my only complaint the place is well worth a visit.
(4)Dana R.
Geographically based 4 stars. Best food I've had in Washington, PA during the 10 or more years I've been coming to visit my in-laws. Caprese salad was fabulous -- fresh mozzarella, crispy greens, decent tomatoes (for the time of year) and basil -- I did have the server add a bit of freshly ground pepper (don't know what another review is talking about as they have a pepper mill). My husband's pear and endive salad with gorgonzola was also a hit. My linguine diavolo was spicy ... I mean spicy. I liked it ,but I can see where it may be too much for others. The shrimp was nice but could have been a bit fresher. I added a bit more Parmesan for more flavor. The portion could feed 3 people (no joke) - although I don't rate on portion size. My husband's filet was good but came medium when he ordered it medium rare. The roasted red pepper potatoes were yummy, as was the port wine demi-glace. The blackened salmon was a bit overcooked for my liking (but had nice flavor), as was the parmesan risotto. My brother -in-law and sister-in-law who each ordered this dish really liked it. They have a gluten-free menu. The service was outstanding. The dried flowers everywhere are a little hokey but it's a pretty cute place, inside and out. We sat outside in front (to take advantage of the nice evening but avoid the setting sun), which was nice despite the noise of Rte 19. Would definitely return. Disagree that it's overpriced for what you get.
(4)Stefanie M.
Outstanding. The service was great and the food was delicious. We even went back the next evening it was so good. Just outstanding.
(5)Carl S.
Great food. Will at the bar is knowledgeable and easy going. Try one of the cocktails on the menu. Patrons are friendly.
(4)See Dee B.
What happened to this place??? Went from hive white table cloth place to cheap laminated menus. The wine list is half of what it used to be. I asked if there were any off menu specials and was told no. :( Seems like they are targeting a cheaper more price conscious audience and cutting corners to keep prices down. After I saw this I paid my bill after one beer and didn't order anything to eat. Off to a better place I guess. Kind of a bummer. Sad to see...
(1)Brian K.
I TRIED - Chicken Pastina Soup (5/10) - Chicken Romano a la Picatta (9/10) I'm getting old. A few years ago, doing some research and finding that the nearest Triple D place is 20 miles away wouldn't even phase me. Now...I have to call board meetings with myself to discuss the pros and cons, do a risk analysis, and determine the ROI before deciding to take a 20 mile trek like that. So, today, instead of driving 20 miles, I went across the street to this random Italian joint. The place is hard to find, because you drive in what looks like a driveway on Race Track Road, and you drive past these small shops and eventually park on the side of the building, where you walk around. But what's cool is the front door is literally a front door, of a house! You hold the handle, press the handle button, and push the door...like a home! You walk in, and there's a small table that the hostess sits at and greets you. It's all kinda cool. This is in the Quail House, which was built in 1837. Apparently, the original guy bought 180 acres of land in this area, and all those shops 'n' stuff you passed up along the way make up the 4.5 acres that remain in the estate. If you go to the Palazzo website, you can read all about it, but what you won't find there is what I think of their food... CHICKEN PASTINA SOUP I didn't really want this, but for some reason when asked if I wanted a soup, I just blurted this out. It's basically, an Italian Chicken Soup. The soup was decent, seasoned well, and the flavors were acceptable too, but nothing earth shattering; however, the problem was the chicken. You'd think boiling chicken would make it moist, but even that can be overcooked. The chicken was pretty dry, and though not awful, it hampered the soup quite a bit. I'd probably opt for the tomato bisque next time. CHICKEN ROMANO A LA PICATTA Ok, this place is pretty expensive. This dish, and another chicken dish, made up the 2 cheapest entrees at about $19! Kind of a ripoff until it comes out and you see that there are 3 pretty decent sized chicken breasts sitting on a bed of risotto and cooked vegetables. That's a lotta food! I'd say 2 people could probably share this with an appetizer and bread and get pretty full. The chicken is battered, sauteed, and then finished with a lemon caper cream sauce. This is amazing! First, the chicken is cooked perfectly! It's so moist and tender, that you don't need a knife! I don't know what's in the batter, but it's crunchy - not like potato chip crunchy, but like the orgasmic little pieces of McDonald's biscuits around the edges that are sometimes a little crunchy! It's a thin layer so you're not going to drown out conversations with the crunch, but it's there, and I love it! The taste of that "batter" is like baked, and crunchy, cheese. I'm guessing Romano, but you know like when you get an Asiago cheese bagel, toasted, and you sometimes find a small crunchy chip of baked cheese? It tastes like that! So you got all these flavors now - the cheesy, salty flavors with this awesome chicken, and then on top of that is this heavy drizzle of lemon caper creme sauce that isn't pucker-your-lips sour, but has a perfect balance of a lemony sour flavor with a creme flavor. Won't make you squint, won't make you pucker, but it will induce a bit of salivation which enhances the all the flavors too! Wowwee! Now...you take all that...and then realize...you have 3 of these on your plate! These are all sitting on a bed of parmesan risotto. The flavors aren't very pronounced with this - the parmesan is kind of subtle, and it's not enough seasoning to really stand on its own, but if you get some of the lemon caper cream sauce on this, you could eat this all day! It's good, but doesn't really make a name for itself. Finally, there're sauteed veggies. Peapods, squash, onions, and peppers. What's incredible is that some of them tasted like they were paired up with a garlic clove, and not a roasted one either! I love garlic, so I was very happy with the vegetables. Not really a red pepper guy, so I left those alone, but everything else was delicious. So, with all the rave reviews, why isn't it a 10? Ya know, I'm not really sure. I loved it, but I don't think it's something I'll crave. The risotto could use a little work, the red peppers were out of place, at least I think so. And the weird thing was, as delicious as it was, by the time I reached the 3rd chicken breast, I was almost getting bored of it. Maybe it needed better accompaniment so that your palette gets reset. I didn't have wine, so maybe it depends on that to clear your palette? So, a lot of little things kept it from being a 10.. GODFATHER TESTED GODFATHER APPROVED All in all, I was happy with what I got. $19 was a tough bill to swallow before the food came out, but afterwards, considering how good it was and how full I was, it seemed reasonable. I can't say the same for the rest, though. Some of the other items seemed mad expensive!
(4)Clay H.
I came in at six alone. Started with a French 75 rocks. It was served up. No matter - the drink was mixed right. Ordered the Caesar to start. The salad was fine - not exceptional but fine. The dressing was from a bottle without question. Too bad. For my main course I ordered the chicken piccata. It was excellent. The lemon caper sauce was spot on and quite delicious. Ended the meal with a cognac. Service was good. Not top notch but good. The patio had a wonderful ambiance. I will return to see if they can step up to the five star level.
(4)Christy B.
This place was out of this world delicious. My husband had these amazing vegetable raviolis and I went for the shrimp and scallops di napoli. The seafood was insanely fresh and perfectly cooked. This may take the cake as a future birthday dinner favorite. The venue itself is extremely unique - it feels like dining at a close relative's. The patio appears nice, but it had been chilly and rainy the day we were there. The hostess did highly recommend reservations. We had been there for a very early dinner and were lucky enough to be seated with no issue, but by the time we were leaving it was filling up fast.
(5)Amy P.
The place has really changed since my last visit and not for the better. Substantial menus have been replaced by single page tacky laminated menus. The iced tea was served in a Mason jar (at a white table cloth restaurant) next to the balloon water goblets... Also tacky. The menu is much shorter than the last visit and the prices have gone up. I was looking forward to a good Filet but when it was nearly $40 (without salad!), I decided on the Chicken Piccata instead. It was very tasty and a nice size portion, but had barely any sauce. Parmesan risotto was good. The pear salad was good as well. Excellent bread & butter. Zucchini appetizer was served cold with very thin runny marinara. Won't be returning soon.
(2)Chrissy C.
One of the nicest places we have been to in a while. My shrimp and scallops di Napoli were so perfectly cooked and the roasted vegetable ravioli that my fiancé got was phenomenal! When he received his house salad he did not think he would like it but the roasted tomato ranch was also out of this world. I should also note that most sides are a la carte unless noted in the description. The restaurant itself is an old house (guessing it was built in 1837 by the namesake). It is beautifully done inside and is extremely homey and intimate. Would make a beautiful location for a bridal shower or rehearsal dinner. Highly recommended especially for being in the Washington area.
(5)A K.
The restaurant is in a beautiful old home. The food would really have to disappoint to ruin the experience. And it does not. The bread is good, not excellent, and for me that is a good measure of how the rest of the meal will be. So our salad was the pear and endive salad. And while the ingredients were fresh, the taste was just good, not great. It was missing something - perhaps a more pungent blue cheese? The portion size was a large and big enough for me and my wife to share. The Fettucini with duck confit tasted good, not great. I can tell the pasta is homemade and cooked to perfection. The flavor overall was lacking something. The special for the evening was a Black Angus strip steak served with horseradish sauce and a side of roasted potatoes and creamed cabbage. The steak was a bit overdone for my taste. The creamed cabbage was a bit too rich for me but definitely very good. Dessert was the pumpkin cheese cake. The graham cracker crust tasted homemade but the flavor of the cake was so-so. The coffee was weak. Portion sizes were extremely large so be prepared to take food home or share. So the food overall was good not great. But the setting is quite memorable, the prices fair and we will be back to try a few more things.
(4)Alyson O.
Pretty good. We sat inside because the weather was hot and humid. The deck seating looked like a nice if the weather was better. The fresh bread was warm and delicious. I had a pasta dish and my husband had fish. We both liked our meals although it was a bit overpriced. We would go back.
(3)Dennis G.
Our first visit and we loved it. Food was outstanding with the Mrs. enjoying the lobster mac & cheese and I loved the linguine diavolo. Topped it off with a pecan ball. A broad beer menu as well. There is seating throughout the 2-story home and on the patio deck. The Tavern is small but very nicely decorated. Service was prompt and courteous. We'll be back for sure! Reservations a must especially on the weekends.
(4)Julia N.
Had an awesome dinner at this quaint gem. My colleague and I both enjoyed the special tenderloin and our cocktails were superb!
(4)Christy B.
This place was out of this world delicious. My husband had these amazing vegetable raviolis and I went for the shrimp and scallops di napoli. The seafood was insanely fresh and perfectly cooked. This may take the cake as a future birthday dinner favorite. The venue itself is extremely unique - it feels like dining at a close relative's. The patio appears nice, but it had been chilly and rainy the day we were there. The hostess did highly recommend reservations. We had been there for a very early dinner and were lucky enough to be seated with no issue, but by the time we were leaving it was filling up fast.
(5)Darcie Z.
If you haven't been here, you are missing the very best restaurant and food in Pittsburgh. The service is also exceptional and through this summer, it's been our place for Saturday lunches outside on a beautiful covered deck. I've eaten in many places around the world and have experienced exceptional food. This restaurant is one of those best restaurants. All details are there and the flavors for each dish are so carefully and consistently put together. Amazing. They even make their own butter and the bread is warm and just perfectly baked with a crusty finish. We have so many favorites here (the salmon cakes, warm balsamic chicken salad, smoked rib, crepe lasagna) and very happy we have this restaurant in Pittsburgh. Please go.
(5)Don S.
Tried it here for the first time. Had the veal parm. Really wanted chicken parm but it wasn't on the menu. Anyways as much as I hate to order veal it was really good. So tender and just the right amount of breading and cheese. My wife got the lasagna. I tried a bite and it was awesome ( dense, cheesy but not too cheesy, and decent size ). Overall we had a really nice dinner here. Waiter was on point with refills and check. Will definitely be back
(4)Dana R.
Geographically based 4 stars. Best food I've had in Washington, PA during the 10 or more years I've been coming to visit my in-laws. Caprese salad was fabulous -- fresh mozzarella, crispy greens, decent tomatoes (for the time of year) and basil -- I did have the server add a bit of freshly ground pepper (don't know what another review is talking about as they have a pepper mill). My husband's pear and endive salad with gorgonzola was also a hit. My linguine diavolo was spicy ... I mean spicy. I liked it ,but I can see where it may be too much for others. The shrimp was nice but could have been a bit fresher. I added a bit more Parmesan for more flavor. The portion could feed 3 people (no joke) - although I don't rate on portion size. My husband's filet was good but came medium when he ordered it medium rare. The roasted red pepper potatoes were yummy, as was the port wine demi-glace. The blackened salmon was a bit overcooked for my liking (but had nice flavor), as was the parmesan risotto. My brother -in-law and sister-in-law who each ordered this dish really liked it. They have a gluten-free menu. The service was outstanding. The dried flowers everywhere are a little hokey but it's a pretty cute place, inside and out. We sat outside in front (to take advantage of the nice evening but avoid the setting sun), which was nice despite the noise of Rte 19. Would definitely return. Disagree that it's overpriced for what you get.
(4)Stefanie M.
Outstanding. The service was great and the food was delicious. We even went back the next evening it was so good. Just outstanding.
(5)Carl S.
Great food. Will at the bar is knowledgeable and easy going. Try one of the cocktails on the menu. Patrons are friendly.
(4)See Dee B.
What happened to this place??? Went from hive white table cloth place to cheap laminated menus. The wine list is half of what it used to be. I asked if there were any off menu specials and was told no. :( Seems like they are targeting a cheaper more price conscious audience and cutting corners to keep prices down. After I saw this I paid my bill after one beer and didn't order anything to eat. Off to a better place I guess. Kind of a bummer. Sad to see...
(1)Brian K.
I TRIED - Chicken Pastina Soup (5/10) - Chicken Romano a la Picatta (9/10) I'm getting old. A few years ago, doing some research and finding that the nearest Triple D place is 20 miles away wouldn't even phase me. Now...I have to call board meetings with myself to discuss the pros and cons, do a risk analysis, and determine the ROI before deciding to take a 20 mile trek like that. So, today, instead of driving 20 miles, I went across the street to this random Italian joint. The place is hard to find, because you drive in what looks like a driveway on Race Track Road, and you drive past these small shops and eventually park on the side of the building, where you walk around. But what's cool is the front door is literally a front door, of a house! You hold the handle, press the handle button, and push the door...like a home! You walk in, and there's a small table that the hostess sits at and greets you. It's all kinda cool. This is in the Quail House, which was built in 1837. Apparently, the original guy bought 180 acres of land in this area, and all those shops 'n' stuff you passed up along the way make up the 4.5 acres that remain in the estate. If you go to the Palazzo website, you can read all about it, but what you won't find there is what I think of their food... CHICKEN PASTINA SOUP I didn't really want this, but for some reason when asked if I wanted a soup, I just blurted this out. It's basically, an Italian Chicken Soup. The soup was decent, seasoned well, and the flavors were acceptable too, but nothing earth shattering; however, the problem was the chicken. You'd think boiling chicken would make it moist, but even that can be overcooked. The chicken was pretty dry, and though not awful, it hampered the soup quite a bit. I'd probably opt for the tomato bisque next time. CHICKEN ROMANO A LA PICATTA Ok, this place is pretty expensive. This dish, and another chicken dish, made up the 2 cheapest entrees at about $19! Kind of a ripoff until it comes out and you see that there are 3 pretty decent sized chicken breasts sitting on a bed of risotto and cooked vegetables. That's a lotta food! I'd say 2 people could probably share this with an appetizer and bread and get pretty full. The chicken is battered, sauteed, and then finished with a lemon caper cream sauce. This is amazing! First, the chicken is cooked perfectly! It's so moist and tender, that you don't need a knife! I don't know what's in the batter, but it's crunchy - not like potato chip crunchy, but like the orgasmic little pieces of McDonald's biscuits around the edges that are sometimes a little crunchy! It's a thin layer so you're not going to drown out conversations with the crunch, but it's there, and I love it! The taste of that "batter" is like baked, and crunchy, cheese. I'm guessing Romano, but you know like when you get an Asiago cheese bagel, toasted, and you sometimes find a small crunchy chip of baked cheese? It tastes like that! So you got all these flavors now - the cheesy, salty flavors with this awesome chicken, and then on top of that is this heavy drizzle of lemon caper creme sauce that isn't pucker-your-lips sour, but has a perfect balance of a lemony sour flavor with a creme flavor. Won't make you squint, won't make you pucker, but it will induce a bit of salivation which enhances the all the flavors too! Wowwee! Now...you take all that...and then realize...you have 3 of these on your plate! These are all sitting on a bed of parmesan risotto. The flavors aren't very pronounced with this - the parmesan is kind of subtle, and it's not enough seasoning to really stand on its own, but if you get some of the lemon caper cream sauce on this, you could eat this all day! It's good, but doesn't really make a name for itself. Finally, there're sauteed veggies. Peapods, squash, onions, and peppers. What's incredible is that some of them tasted like they were paired up with a garlic clove, and not a roasted one either! I love garlic, so I was very happy with the vegetables. Not really a red pepper guy, so I left those alone, but everything else was delicious. So, with all the rave reviews, why isn't it a 10? Ya know, I'm not really sure. I loved it, but I don't think it's something I'll crave. The risotto could use a little work, the red peppers were out of place, at least I think so. And the weird thing was, as delicious as it was, by the time I reached the 3rd chicken breast, I was almost getting bored of it. Maybe it needed better accompaniment so that your palette gets reset. I didn't have wine, so maybe it depends on that to clear your palette? So, a lot of little things kept it from being a 10.. GODFATHER TESTED GODFATHER APPROVED All in all, I was happy with what I got. $19 was a tough bill to swallow before the food came out, but afterwards, considering how good it was and how full I was, it seemed reasonable. I can't say the same for the rest, though. Some of the other items seemed mad expensive!
(4)Amy P.
The place has really changed since my last visit and not for the better. Substantial menus have been replaced by single page tacky laminated menus. The iced tea was served in a Mason jar (at a white table cloth restaurant) next to the balloon water goblets... Also tacky. The menu is much shorter than the last visit and the prices have gone up. I was looking forward to a good Filet but when it was nearly $40 (without salad!), I decided on the Chicken Piccata instead. It was very tasty and a nice size portion, but had barely any sauce. Parmesan risotto was good. The pear salad was good as well. Excellent bread & butter. Zucchini appetizer was served cold with very thin runny marinara. Won't be returning soon.
(2)Chrissy C.
One of the nicest places we have been to in a while. My shrimp and scallops di Napoli were so perfectly cooked and the roasted vegetable ravioli that my fiancé got was phenomenal! When he received his house salad he did not think he would like it but the roasted tomato ranch was also out of this world. I should also note that most sides are a la carte unless noted in the description. The restaurant itself is an old house (guessing it was built in 1837 by the namesake). It is beautifully done inside and is extremely homey and intimate. Would make a beautiful location for a bridal shower or rehearsal dinner. Highly recommended especially for being in the Washington area.
(5)Judi M.
Please do not take the 3 stars as saying there was an issue...because there most definitely was not. I wish I could give 3.5 stars. I am a diner who truly enjoys the experience and the atmosphere so this hit it on both of those very well. It's a beautiful place with some cute little shops to wonder around if you need to walk off lunch or dinner--which is very nice. I do wish the bar would have been open on the occasions we dined there because I have heard good things about it---we hear it's a MUST SEE. The outside area is very nice....one of the best around. It's the inconsistency of the food and service over time that causes me to give it less than 4 starts. But...the good news is....it seems as though they may have turned in both food and service! In April we had a wonderful lunch that stands out as the best food and service out of any of our visits over the years and in May, we experienced the same at dinner! Bravo! Typically, when we have been out in Washington PA to visit the casino or the outlets, we usually chose to go to Juniper Grille because of the inconsistency of Palazzo. Thankfully, we gave it another try recently. Now, we will have a hard time deciding between the 2! We hope the improvements stay and the inconsistency is a thing of the past!
(3)Bethany J.
Lovely spot! I'm in Washington, PA for work and wanted to find a quaint restaurant to dine solo. I trusted Yelp and arrived here. I was greeted by a wonderful hostess and though I was sad to not be able to sit on the beautiful patio, she did find me a nice window spot. My waitress was fantastic and everything was delish! I am not a huge lasagna fan, but the crepe lasagna was raved about so I went for it and I'm glad I did. VERY good
(5)Clay H.
I came in at six alone. Started with a French 75 rocks. It was served up. No matter - the drink was mixed right. Ordered the Caesar to start. The salad was fine - not exceptional but fine. The dressing was from a bottle without question. Too bad. For my main course I ordered the chicken piccata. It was excellent. The lemon caper sauce was spot on and quite delicious. Ended the meal with a cognac. Service was good. Not top notch but good. The patio had a wonderful ambiance. I will return to see if they can step up to the five star level.
(4)Holly J.
Beautifully maintained older home renovated to accommodate a restaurant. Service is always very good, and the "prohibition style cocktails" are always changing and just about as good as it gets in this area. The food is pretty overpriced, but the dining experience has always made it worthwhile to me. Besides this, I've never regretted any meal I've ordered and everything has been flavorful, high quality, and prepared to order. Great place!
(4)Robert Z.
Great food! Attention to detail, creative and tasty. The bar has tremendous beer selection. The setting and building has a lot of character. Great find.
(5)Kristin H.
Food was fantastic, service was great and atmosphere was perfect. Just move here three months ago and finally found a place I love. Will be back!
(5)Alyson O.
Pretty good. We sat inside because the weather was hot and humid. The deck seating looked like a nice if the weather was better. The fresh bread was warm and delicious. I had a pasta dish and my husband had fish. We both liked our meals although it was a bit overpriced. We would go back.
(3)Chelsea K.
We have been to Palazzo probably four to five times in the past two years. We reserve it for special occasions or times when we have guests in town. We have never been disappointed, we always love our meals! There was only one instance when the service was not superb, every other time every member of the staff has been excellent. Tonight my husband and I were waited on by TJ who is excellent at his job! His timing was impeccable and it allowed us to truly enjoy a night out together (kid-free for the first time in about a year). We started with a bottle of wine and the fried calamari which is always delicious. Then we each had the beautifully prepared pear and endive salad (to die for). I chose the pistachio salmon and my husband had the special, veal porterhouse. We both devoured every bite, the entrees were absolutely perfect in presentation and taste. With a little bit of wine to finish and a birthday to celebrate we finished with the Tiramisu- delicious! I cannot say enough wonderful things about the restaurant, the food, the staff, and the ambiance. We feel very lucky to have this so close to home in Washington and if you aren't nearby, Palazzo is worth the trip!
(5)Alex P.
Pretty unique spot, a cozy old house and a beautiful patio. The food is good, tried several dishes. The Royal Pecan dessert was the highlight for me. A small suggestion would be a menu that changes more and printed daily , would add some variety and give a nicer feel.
(4)pracheta t.
Wow. We came here for our anniversary dinner and this is what one would call "fine dining". It looks like an old, beautiful farm house with a gigantic porch (will be open for full service early June) and the heavy door welcomes you into the foyer that then separates into the restaurant. Portions are a good size and yes, they have pasta for vegetarians and an array of salads. Three beers on tap and plenty of wine. Food came out in a timely fashion and our waitress was personable. Can't wait for the next big occasion - we will most def be back here.
(4)Cindy D.
It's a over priced restaurant! Bartender needs to be replaced!
(1)A K.
The restaurant is in a beautiful old home. The food would really have to disappoint to ruin the experience. And it does not. The bread is good, not excellent, and for me that is a good measure of how the rest of the meal will be. So our salad was the pear and endive salad. And while the ingredients were fresh, the taste was just good, not great. It was missing something - perhaps a more pungent blue cheese? The portion size was a large and big enough for me and my wife to share. The Fettucini with duck confit tasted good, not great. I can tell the pasta is homemade and cooked to perfection. The flavor overall was lacking something. The special for the evening was a Black Angus strip steak served with horseradish sauce and a side of roasted potatoes and creamed cabbage. The steak was a bit overdone for my taste. The creamed cabbage was a bit too rich for me but definitely very good. Dessert was the pumpkin cheese cake. The graham cracker crust tasted homemade but the flavor of the cake was so-so. The coffee was weak. Portion sizes were extremely large so be prepared to take food home or share. So the food overall was good not great. But the setting is quite memorable, the prices fair and we will be back to try a few more things.
(4)Debra L.
A group of us (6) ate at Palazzo last evening. We ate in a room on the second floor. We dine out often and each of us rated the best meal we have had in a long time. The success of the meal was found in all elements; drinks, appetizers, soup, salad, entrees and dessert. Food was served hot, well-cooked and appropriately seasoned. Our server, Angie, was fantastic, professional and efficient even with the extra challenge of serving tables on the second floor. The tavern is a nice place to start your dining experience.
(5)Colleen E.
This was my first visit and I can't wait to go back. The food was excellent, the outdoor seating was really nice, and the service was great. Had the beans and greens as an appetizer. It was delicious. Then we ordered the specials, two salmon cakes with risotto and beef rib smoked in house. Everything was delicious.
(5)Maria M.
10/10 on Experience, Service, and most importantly, FOOD I have been to many an Italian Place and this blew them all out of the water since it offered high quality food without making a huge dent in the wallet and for its location. VENUE It is kind of easy to miss since you have to drive through a dirt road and construction and up a short road going up hill. There is not a lot of parking where we were but there is probably other spaces. It also has a semi early dinner menu. We were there before 3pm. Built into a very tastefully decorated and nice home, Palazzo offered red and white sauce dishes. I've been to a few high end Italian restaurants and have found that they tend to focus on white sauces (white wines, saffron, etc) which is definitely nice but not everyone is lucky enough to grow up learning these Italian flavors so the red sauces here were such a comfort to find. They had an overall very appealing menu with lots of variety. This restaurant was tastefully decorated to reflect its history. It was beautiful! It is two stories so it is great for groups! And their upstairs rooms also offered a large projector for presentations! They have a large half porch where they have seating. The seating are is covered for the stormier weather. The house had these large black shutters than made it feel classic. As I am walking back downstairs to leave, I am phenomenally surprised to learn from my trainer that the house had a crawl space that is believed to have been used as a part of the underground railroad. I WAS FLOORED. If you are here, you must see it. FOOD They have quite the extensive drink list including a unique cocktail drink menu that incorporated food into the drinks like tabasco, crushed graham crackers, and even veal! They bring out a large bread bowl with some butter to start. I ordered the Crepe Lasagna and was timid since I had only ever had sweet crepes and had no clue what it would taste like and I swear, time stood still when I took that first bite. This is a CHEESE LOVERS DREAM! It was the most deliciously layered lasagna. The crepe layers made it light and the herbed ricotta was so well layered and I keep saying layers because there were several and that probably is the reason this dish was so layeringly good. I had come in so hungry that I didn't even bother to read the full menu and went with a safe choice. My trainer ordered the Chicken Romano ala Picatta and I felt order regret since I was so hasty that I didn't care to order it. Fortunately for me, my trainer is always more than happy to share and when I tool that bite of lightly and tender to the FORK, battered chicken with a few grains of orzo risotto and the sauteed squash mix, time not only stood still again, I felt my taste buds jump into my brain whilst screming, "MOOORRRRE." These dishes were perfect! I never say perfect. I am so picky and it is so rare when I like all the parts of a dish together ie. usually only eat the protein and carbs and tickle the veggies. BUT this was so great that I ordered it to go for dinner. I have been in Pittsburg for 4 days now and this has been my favorite experience in all my state travels thus far. Definitely thinking on being back here!
(5)Bob Y.
I don't think it lived up to some of the hype, but it's by far the best Italian around and great atmosphere... The only really odd thing was how some of the chairs are grossly mismatched. With a nice facility, great service and food... why not have chairs that are at least close to matching??? Some are nice wooden chairs and some are old orange or yellow fabric high backs from the late 70's early 80's. But if that's my only complaint the place is well worth a visit.
(4)Brittany L.
For my birthday, I ate here with a group of friends and would highly recommend it! Perfect for a date night, to celebrate a special occasion or enjoy with a small group of friends. Good beer selection. The calamari and zucchini make for excellent appetizers. Service was professional and efficent. The lasagna made with crepe noodles was fantastic, I had no leftovers which is rare. My friends enjoyed the lobster mac and cheese, duck, veal marsala and rosemary chicken - all had wonderful compliments on their entrees. I would definitely recommend calling ahead for reservations. We called a week ahead and were placed in our personal room downstairs which was great to enjoy our group.
(5)Elizabeth H.
We stopped by fri, so cool! A place to get a great meal & drink. Follow it up with historic grounds to tour :)) wow !
(5)MaryAnn C.
What a disappointment!!! I drove 40 minutes to meet some friends who drove one hour. I made the reservation the day before and requested a quite room. The place has at least 5 rooms that they serve in. They put us in the main big room . First there was a. Table with two children next they seat another group with two crying and out of control children. What was suppose to be a quite evening with a decent meal, I should have gone to Bob Evans or .Mac Donald's and listened to kid. The other dinning rooms were empty one had a full table. It does not seem that they care much about customer satisfaction . They should have put families with children in a different room or at least honor my request when I made reservation. The food was ok, do not ask for fresh ground pepper as there is no such a thing. I will not go there unless I absolutely have to.
(2)Cindi R.
Excellent choice. Calamari and dipping was out of this world. The shrimp linguini and spaghetti and meatballs would be worth the drive back from Cleveland. Ask for the server Bobby Jo. She was very attentive and the good service topped it off. The atmosphere in the old house made it very inviting.
(5)Don B.
Outstanding restaurant! Too bad the overall score is negatively impacted by someone who mistook it for a McDonalds. It's an upscale restaurant, not a family friendly; you can eat for a nickel place. Good grief, it would be like me giving McDonalds one star for not having cloth napkins. Quaint old house with several different rooms for dining and a great (although a bit small) bar in the back. Will, the bartender, is the best in the area and creates all sorts of amazing libations. Chef Adam holds down the kitchen, and produces excellent food at reasonable prices. Try my favorite - pig wrapped cow. The best steak I have ever had. Give it a try for that special occasion - but leave the kids at home.
(5)Humberto G.
Palazzo is a unique and truly remarkable restaurant about 40 minutes south of Pittsburgh. It literally is an old colonial-style house turned into an eating establishment, with the interior room subdivisions and all. The interior is elegant, the atmosphere is low key and not loud. The food was good - I had the goat's milk fettuccine and the meatball I had with it was amazing. The best part is the tavern in the back. Though it only has a couple of taps, there's a medium selection of very worthy European and microbrew bottles. The highlight, however, are the cocktails. The bar is stocked with everything and anything a respectable mixologist might need, and the couple of bartenders behind it really are dedicated to the art. Take a look and you'll see absinthe, rye, and homemade liqueur bottles. As far as prices, it definitely isn't a four-dollar sign place as the posting indicates. It is more moderate-spendy, with most entrees priced between $18 and $25.
(5)Mike R.
Palazzo 1837 is the newest iteration of the old farm house near the Meadowlands. The food is good, but not over the top excellent. The service is quite good. The overall atmosphere and the back bar area are top notch! The one bartender is simply amazing. I don't drink cocktails, but what he invents is simply a work of art. I do like that they have fancy beers you don't find elsewhere. If you need a fancy place to dine in Washington or near the Meadowlands, this should be your place.
(4)Mary L.
Went to dinner here on Friday with my fiancé and another couple. The food and specialty cocktails were great. I had the pasta with lobster and a pink cream sauce and the Rural cosmopolitan. Serving sizes are large. The service was impeccable. The atmosphere was amazing. The restaurant is an old house with dining areas on at least two floors. There is an upstairs balcony that even has a table for four! I think this would be ideal location for a romantic date night or for a large party. I would just specify when you are making the reservation so that they can arrange for a room that matches your occasion. I am looking forward to going back.
(4)Rob V.
Had dinner with friends tonight. Called hours ahead and made reservation for 4 and requested quiet table and told would be seated upstairs. Seated first floor which was fine, but crying screaming children ruined the evening. We spoke with waitress and she didn't offer to move us until after we already ate our salads. Front room first floor was completely empty. Food good blackened scallops well prepared as was a shrimp dish.
(2)David M.
The location layout is quirky and enjoyable. The service is personal and professional from the hostess at the front door to the bartender in the back. The menu portions are perfect and the pairing of food is exceptional. The lamb is locally raised, a bonus for this patron. Pricing is set accordingly. All in all a great experience.
(4)Blaine K.
The tavern is the place to start and end the meal........beer selection is awesome and Will and Matt make you feel like you are at home. This place is the best bar in Washington.....and southeastern PA. Don't go here if you drink multiple bud lites....do go if you enjoy good German beers with 8+ alcohol content. And BTW the food is awesome as well.
(4)Kim S.
Place looks cute but is not family friendly at all. Kids meal was $9.00, I would have ordered the kids a full meal if I know. Food wasn't that bad but are super small.
(1)Cheryl M.
Best bartender in Pittsburgh without a doubt.
(5)Judi M.
A fabulous experience. I wish we'd found Palazzo 1837 sooner in our three day business trip to Washington, PA. After suffering through an "eat-from-the-trough" experience at Texas Roadhouse, Palazzo 1837 was a haven of quiet class and truly delicious food. My husband declared the chicken parmesan the best he has ever had (and he's sampled his favorite Italian dish at restaurants all over the country). I had an outstanding warm balsamic chicken salad that kept having me say, "This is absolutely delicious!" as the majority of the words uttered during our leisurely lunch. We finished with the Nutella pie, which was good but had us wishing we'd ordered our second choice of the pecan ice cream balls. Frank Sinatra was crooning softly in the background and the service was refined and attentive. What a lovely way to concluded our visit to Washington. If only we'd started at Palazzo 1837!
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