Puglianos is one of the best resteraunts in plum . Their pasta and salads are the best. I order the chicken salads usually, however this week I tried something new. I don't remember the name but is was a pasta dish. It was stuffed tortellini with a red cream sauce. I loved it. Puglianos is our favorite place to eat when we want to stay local. I would definitely reccommend!
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Stephen P.
For the best case of diarrhea you'll ever have stop in you will crap nothing but hot dog water for days
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Kathy D.
The parking lot and multiple entrances are difficult to understand. The actual restaurant, non-bar area was really tucked into this narrow building! I liked the dipping oils that came with the free bread. Zesty! We took the in-laws here on a cold, cold Feb night and they enjoyed it. The food was good-tasting and the portions were big. I like the extensive and varied selections on their menu. The location is the number one reason I chose this place as it's close to my work and my home. Service was okay, not particularly memorable, but the prices were too high for the noisy, crowded, confusing ambiance. I probably see myself going in the future just because it's the only Italian sit-down restaurant on Golden Mile Highway.
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Bob B.
I have been to Pugliano's a few times. You will get a below average meal whether you order pizza, pasta, or a sandwich. I can understand grabbing a beer to enjoy on the deck; however don't pay to eat here. Edited: 2 to 1 Star.
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Susan T.
Started our Pugliano's adventure with a somewhat snarky exchange between hostess and waitress. Both absolutely ignored the fact that we were two feet away. Once resolved there was an invisible veil of negativity lifted and the service (same waitress) was flawless, prompt and friendly. Starting with the house Sangria (white). Not awesome. A water glass of wine + seltzer + an orange slice does not a sangria make. Appetizers of stuffed banana peppers and the most fabulous looking zucchini erased the sangria-pout. Dinners were equally fab, everything from kisses to salmon - loved them all. Desserts were beautiful and sweet, removing the ding on the opening flavor-that-need-not-be-mentioned-again! We've been here several times and from the food is terrific, regardless the dish!
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D T.
Stuffed chicken breast in cream sauce, pasta Nicole, tuna salad, all great meals. Good selection of beer, friendly wait staff, entree's just under $20. All lead to a very nice evening which we are determined to repeat often. The only downside is the location of the restroom - (we ate on the deck). This place offers live entertainment on Wednesdays, including some jazz acts on occasion. I really appreciate that they support live music.
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c f.
I haven't had the opportunity to try all of the entrees yet, but I've eaten here for lunch on the patio. Service was good, and the salmon salad was excellent. My only negative is that smoking is allowed in the outside area.
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May L.
The food was really bad. Me and my husband ordered Ban Ban Shrimp, cheicken tender, prime rib and Calzoine. The Ban Ban shrimp, all we can eat was thick batter, chicken tender were tasted like made from frozen. The prime rib (12oz $16.99) was overcook and the meat was not fresh. My husband ordered Calzoine and the filling was just watery. Very disappointed. :(
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Alan O.
This place is a nightmare. We stopped here a few weeks back and I've been dying to leave my thoughts here for other yelp users so they know to avoid this place at all costs. For starters, we saw an extremely loud, blatantly drunk individual the minute we walked in. We later found out this was owner of this bar. I cant believe that an owner would be this belligerent in his own bar. Next, the bartenders were only taking drink orders from the owner and regulars. After awhile, we watched the regulars even walking out because all they were doing was talking to the owner. The owner went back to the kitchen at one point, could barely walk, and starts screaming at the top of his lungs at the cooks. We ordered food, even after that, figuring it would be decent since they were just scolded (lol), we were dead wrong. Chicken parmesan tasted like it was in a freezer for 6 months. The wings were cold, no surprise after waiting for 45 minutes with about 10 people in the bar, none of them eating by the way. The fries were terrible and the celery was literally rotten and brown. After another hour, we decided to try another bar because this place was awful. I saw in another post about a police officer in the parking lot, we experienced the same. There was a uniform officer marking back windows to pull over later. I was here a few times in the past and with what started out as maybe a three star bar at best, has drastically decreased in quality. Each time worse than the last. We will never go here again, and I hope the drunk owner reads this and realizes his actions lost a multi million dollar earner as a customer... one who enjoys keep money in the local community. I will be spending my money everywhere else in plum... never here.
Who is running this hole? Bartenders are good. Of 6 meals I sampled, I must say food is pretty good. Service was horrendous. Whoever our spaced out, drugged up, miserable waitress was will run this place out of business. Rude, oblivious, disinterested, couldn't be bothered, and got every, single, order wrong- including all but two of six drinks that took 15 minutes. 20 minutes later she took our food order and completely blew it. I felt belittled and hated from the moment I sat. At one point I had to escape so I went to the bar to catch a glimpse of the game and it was a different world, meaning pleasant. Just shows how employees (and lack of management) can ruin your business. Fire her yesterday!
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Deborah D.
Puglianos is my go to place. Great atmosphere with consistently good food, people are great and Gary the owner is there to please. Can't wait to go back!!!
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Chuck W.
We have eaten at Pugliano's at lest 10 times over the last 2 years. I never bothered to write a review but I think one is due. Overall we really enjoy eating here in the back dining room. In the center there is a take out section and counter. Up front is the bar and TVs but to our dislike there is much smoking there and we feel it is bad for our health in the bar. However but back in the dining room it's a different story. It is fairly nice and clean with lot's of people in there always. You will see couples, families and groups, enjoying some kind of food. To be clear, there is a full bar menu from the dining room and you can order cocktails and wine with your dinner. The food ranges from pizza and other Italian choices ,plus seafood, prime rib and many other choices. For apps we like the wedding soup and the hot stuffed peppers; these two are my favorites. For dinner my wife almost always gets the prime rib and she is never disappointed. She likes a creamy horseradish sauce as an accompaniment. I usually order some type of pasta with seafood, with my favorite being the salmon Ala vodka with bow-tie pasta, which is always great. In summary Pugliano's is definitely one of our favorite local area restaurants. In it's class of restaurant I give it 4 stars.
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diann b.
The restaurant service was great as was the food! The main dining room was filled & busy, and although we didn't have reservations we only waited 10 minutes. The lasagna was ridiculously huge and delicious...the noodles tasted homemade. The manicotti and cannelloni were equally good. Artichoke dip was a great appetizer...pipin hot and generous. As for dessert we went with our friendly waitress' recommendation of the 7 layers of dreamy mousse pie....yummy! The only negative....down the hall, indoor smoking is still allowed in their full bar.
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Flor D.
Driving down the icy highway, I was reminded how much I missed the cold. Snow covered trees fancied the white winter wonderland as far as the eye could see. Warm tea and a moderately effective heater kept me warm in the car during the "what's for lunch" banter. As we passed various establishments, we noticed a slew of "for lease" and "closed" signs. It was evident that this horrid economy was taking it's toll, especially on the local joints. Luckily, Pugliano's was open for business and ready for a native Californian. Compared to the other chains on the main highway, this was the most promising, viable option. Complete with a snow covered outdoor patio, wood paneling, and a warm fireplace, this joint demonstrated lots of charm. I overheard someone mention that during the summer, the outdoor patio is great escape from the workplace. After looking at the smoked salmon and grilled chicken salads, I ordered based on a suggestion. It was the Greek Salad that had the most rave reviews. Served with mixed greens, fresh vegetables, red onion, roasted red peppers, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, and feta fatty dressing, this $8.99, salad was very filling. Although a little pricey, the greens were good (I ordered the dressing on the side) Pugliano's serves it all, and with the cold weather, I couldn't help but remain glued to the fireplace. If you don't want the standard Quizno's, Subway, or "for lease" signs, then this is a great, business lunch option.
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David K.
I'm really glad Pugliano's is where it is. It's not far from where I work, and it is a great place to stop for a beer or two with my friends in that area after I'm done. It has two sections, the bar and the dining room. Any food from the menu can also be consumed at the bar. This is how they get my money, because their food is irresistible. The bartenders are very friendly, and will strike up a conversation with you about anything. The one bartender is pretty funny. The atmosphere is good. It gets a little loud, but you can still hear the person you're talking to. The beer is not very expensive, though they usually have something that doesn't interest me at all on special. I never drink a lot there, though, because I inevitably have to drive somewhere after I'm done. The food is a step above, but doesn't cost much more than your average Italian meal. Whoever formulates their entrees is pretty good at what he or she does. I can't remember the name of the one dish I ate that had me singing praises for weeks, but it was a pasta dish with bits of lamb in it, olives, and a balsamic reduction sauce. If you see anything like that on the menu, GET IT. It was unbelievably good. It seems as if it's hard to go wrong with the menu, though. Downsides? The parking lot can be a bit insane. For whatever reason, every time I go there, there's some terrible driver making my parking lot experience really frustrating. Also the location of the men's room in the bar section with its door right next to the kitchen makes me afraid I'll run someone over on the way out of the bathroom. I almost wandered into the kitchen one time on accident. But I think that's my fault, not theirs. Pugliano's comes with my recommendation.
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Ron T.
My wife and I eat there a lot. Haven't had a bad meal there yet. I love their Cheese Calzone. Short but sweet, its a GREAT place to eat.
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Address :1808 Golden Mile Hwy
Pittsburgh, PA, 15239
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Specialities
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch, Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
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Lindsey N.
Puglianos is one of the best resteraunts in plum . Their pasta and salads are the best. I order the chicken salads usually, however this week I tried something new. I don't remember the name but is was a pasta dish. It was stuffed tortellini with a red cream sauce. I loved it. Puglianos is our favorite place to eat when we want to stay local. I would definitely reccommend!
(4)Stephen P.
For the best case of diarrhea you'll ever have stop in you will crap nothing but hot dog water for days
(1)Kathy D.
The parking lot and multiple entrances are difficult to understand. The actual restaurant, non-bar area was really tucked into this narrow building! I liked the dipping oils that came with the free bread. Zesty! We took the in-laws here on a cold, cold Feb night and they enjoyed it. The food was good-tasting and the portions were big. I like the extensive and varied selections on their menu. The location is the number one reason I chose this place as it's close to my work and my home. Service was okay, not particularly memorable, but the prices were too high for the noisy, crowded, confusing ambiance. I probably see myself going in the future just because it's the only Italian sit-down restaurant on Golden Mile Highway.
(3)Bob B.
I have been to Pugliano's a few times. You will get a below average meal whether you order pizza, pasta, or a sandwich. I can understand grabbing a beer to enjoy on the deck; however don't pay to eat here. Edited: 2 to 1 Star.
(1)Susan T.
Started our Pugliano's adventure with a somewhat snarky exchange between hostess and waitress. Both absolutely ignored the fact that we were two feet away. Once resolved there was an invisible veil of negativity lifted and the service (same waitress) was flawless, prompt and friendly. Starting with the house Sangria (white). Not awesome. A water glass of wine + seltzer + an orange slice does not a sangria make. Appetizers of stuffed banana peppers and the most fabulous looking zucchini erased the sangria-pout. Dinners were equally fab, everything from kisses to salmon - loved them all. Desserts were beautiful and sweet, removing the ding on the opening flavor-that-need-not-be-mentioned-again! We've been here several times and from the food is terrific, regardless the dish!
(4)D T.
Stuffed chicken breast in cream sauce, pasta Nicole, tuna salad, all great meals. Good selection of beer, friendly wait staff, entree's just under $20. All lead to a very nice evening which we are determined to repeat often. The only downside is the location of the restroom - (we ate on the deck). This place offers live entertainment on Wednesdays, including some jazz acts on occasion. I really appreciate that they support live music.
(4)c f.
I haven't had the opportunity to try all of the entrees yet, but I've eaten here for lunch on the patio. Service was good, and the salmon salad was excellent. My only negative is that smoking is allowed in the outside area.
(4)May L.
The food was really bad. Me and my husband ordered Ban Ban Shrimp, cheicken tender, prime rib and Calzoine. The Ban Ban shrimp, all we can eat was thick batter, chicken tender were tasted like made from frozen. The prime rib (12oz $16.99) was overcook and the meat was not fresh. My husband ordered Calzoine and the filling was just watery. Very disappointed. :(
(1)Alan O.
This place is a nightmare. We stopped here a few weeks back and I've been dying to leave my thoughts here for other yelp users so they know to avoid this place at all costs. For starters, we saw an extremely loud, blatantly drunk individual the minute we walked in. We later found out this was owner of this bar. I cant believe that an owner would be this belligerent in his own bar. Next, the bartenders were only taking drink orders from the owner and regulars. After awhile, we watched the regulars even walking out because all they were doing was talking to the owner. The owner went back to the kitchen at one point, could barely walk, and starts screaming at the top of his lungs at the cooks. We ordered food, even after that, figuring it would be decent since they were just scolded (lol), we were dead wrong. Chicken parmesan tasted like it was in a freezer for 6 months. The wings were cold, no surprise after waiting for 45 minutes with about 10 people in the bar, none of them eating by the way. The fries were terrible and the celery was literally rotten and brown. After another hour, we decided to try another bar because this place was awful. I saw in another post about a police officer in the parking lot, we experienced the same. There was a uniform officer marking back windows to pull over later. I was here a few times in the past and with what started out as maybe a three star bar at best, has drastically decreased in quality. Each time worse than the last. We will never go here again, and I hope the drunk owner reads this and realizes his actions lost a multi million dollar earner as a customer... one who enjoys keep money in the local community. I will be spending my money everywhere else in plum... never here.
(1)Rew C.
This place is Awesome - went in here with my brother Matt. He seemed to know a lot of people, so I immediately got this idea that it's one of those real Quality places where everyone knows everyone - but- the big difference to here and other places like it is ----------- --------- --------- They welcome new people in just like everyone else does. it's the culture of the place that creates that - talked to some of the locals - all good people was my impression. I ordered the surf and turf from Eric, our cool barkeep. After a couple beers, decided to try the wine - why not right, at a place they prob serve mostly beer and guess what - it was good. I had 2 different pinot noirs and they were both delicious - started with really good wedding soup - I'm a broth lover and the broth had been made well with tasty mini-meatballs - and then to the Entrée - with the all lump crab meat -crab cake and deliciously tender filet mignon that had that slight grill flavor that I LOVE. Unbelievably Great Meal at a place I would not have expected. I feel like I lucked out or something it was so good and everyone was so cool. It was the perfect Pittsburgh experience I was looking for with my infamous brother.
(5)Samuel C.
Who is running this hole? Bartenders are good. Of 6 meals I sampled, I must say food is pretty good. Service was horrendous. Whoever our spaced out, drugged up, miserable waitress was will run this place out of business. Rude, oblivious, disinterested, couldn't be bothered, and got every, single, order wrong- including all but two of six drinks that took 15 minutes. 20 minutes later she took our food order and completely blew it. I felt belittled and hated from the moment I sat. At one point I had to escape so I went to the bar to catch a glimpse of the game and it was a different world, meaning pleasant. Just shows how employees (and lack of management) can ruin your business. Fire her yesterday!
(1)Deborah D.
Puglianos is my go to place. Great atmosphere with consistently good food, people are great and Gary the owner is there to please. Can't wait to go back!!!
(5)Chuck W.
We have eaten at Pugliano's at lest 10 times over the last 2 years. I never bothered to write a review but I think one is due. Overall we really enjoy eating here in the back dining room. In the center there is a take out section and counter. Up front is the bar and TVs but to our dislike there is much smoking there and we feel it is bad for our health in the bar. However but back in the dining room it's a different story. It is fairly nice and clean with lot's of people in there always. You will see couples, families and groups, enjoying some kind of food. To be clear, there is a full bar menu from the dining room and you can order cocktails and wine with your dinner. The food ranges from pizza and other Italian choices ,plus seafood, prime rib and many other choices. For apps we like the wedding soup and the hot stuffed peppers; these two are my favorites. For dinner my wife almost always gets the prime rib and she is never disappointed. She likes a creamy horseradish sauce as an accompaniment. I usually order some type of pasta with seafood, with my favorite being the salmon Ala vodka with bow-tie pasta, which is always great. In summary Pugliano's is definitely one of our favorite local area restaurants. In it's class of restaurant I give it 4 stars.
(4)diann b.
The restaurant service was great as was the food! The main dining room was filled & busy, and although we didn't have reservations we only waited 10 minutes. The lasagna was ridiculously huge and delicious...the noodles tasted homemade. The manicotti and cannelloni were equally good. Artichoke dip was a great appetizer...pipin hot and generous. As for dessert we went with our friendly waitress' recommendation of the 7 layers of dreamy mousse pie....yummy! The only negative....down the hall, indoor smoking is still allowed in their full bar.
(4)Flor D.
Driving down the icy highway, I was reminded how much I missed the cold. Snow covered trees fancied the white winter wonderland as far as the eye could see. Warm tea and a moderately effective heater kept me warm in the car during the "what's for lunch" banter. As we passed various establishments, we noticed a slew of "for lease" and "closed" signs. It was evident that this horrid economy was taking it's toll, especially on the local joints. Luckily, Pugliano's was open for business and ready for a native Californian. Compared to the other chains on the main highway, this was the most promising, viable option. Complete with a snow covered outdoor patio, wood paneling, and a warm fireplace, this joint demonstrated lots of charm. I overheard someone mention that during the summer, the outdoor patio is great escape from the workplace. After looking at the smoked salmon and grilled chicken salads, I ordered based on a suggestion. It was the Greek Salad that had the most rave reviews. Served with mixed greens, fresh vegetables, red onion, roasted red peppers, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, and feta fatty dressing, this $8.99, salad was very filling. Although a little pricey, the greens were good (I ordered the dressing on the side) Pugliano's serves it all, and with the cold weather, I couldn't help but remain glued to the fireplace. If you don't want the standard Quizno's, Subway, or "for lease" signs, then this is a great, business lunch option.
(4)David K.
I'm really glad Pugliano's is where it is. It's not far from where I work, and it is a great place to stop for a beer or two with my friends in that area after I'm done. It has two sections, the bar and the dining room. Any food from the menu can also be consumed at the bar. This is how they get my money, because their food is irresistible. The bartenders are very friendly, and will strike up a conversation with you about anything. The one bartender is pretty funny. The atmosphere is good. It gets a little loud, but you can still hear the person you're talking to. The beer is not very expensive, though they usually have something that doesn't interest me at all on special. I never drink a lot there, though, because I inevitably have to drive somewhere after I'm done. The food is a step above, but doesn't cost much more than your average Italian meal. Whoever formulates their entrees is pretty good at what he or she does. I can't remember the name of the one dish I ate that had me singing praises for weeks, but it was a pasta dish with bits of lamb in it, olives, and a balsamic reduction sauce. If you see anything like that on the menu, GET IT. It was unbelievably good. It seems as if it's hard to go wrong with the menu, though. Downsides? The parking lot can be a bit insane. For whatever reason, every time I go there, there's some terrible driver making my parking lot experience really frustrating. Also the location of the men's room in the bar section with its door right next to the kitchen makes me afraid I'll run someone over on the way out of the bathroom. I almost wandered into the kitchen one time on accident. But I think that's my fault, not theirs. Pugliano's comes with my recommendation.
(4)Ron T.
My wife and I eat there a lot. Haven't had a bad meal there yet. I love their Cheese Calzone. Short but sweet, its a GREAT place to eat.
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