This is your average pizza joint. Food pizza always busy.....but I have no idea why people are coming back. The service is so bad. I was sitting there for fifteen minutes before any employee asked if I were dining in. Then they forgot my order then had to retake my order..... 20 minutes later. Then as we though the place couldn't get any worse, they have us the wrong bill! Just go to some other place! Yes, it is pizza but even better pizza can be found at whole foods!
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Anne C.
I've only ever eaten at this Monte Cellos but I'm a huge fan of their Chicago style. With extra tomatoes it's even better! I hardly ever drive out here and there's usually nothing but chains in the area so this is definitely a better option than most things in this area.
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Sean B.
I like their bacon pizza, stuffed shells, and wedding soup. But the item that I really loved was their Garlic Bread. Their pizza crust is also very soft. (A good thing) But, their sauce was a little thin, but some folks prefer it that way! This restaurant all depends on people's point of views and opinions. I liked my pizza but my dad didn't! They have an interesting variety of desserts. Featuring the "Connley Cookie" and ho ho cake. Mmm...
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Susan D.
I've eaten at the Downtown Monte Cello's on many occasions. Like the Downtown location, the Wexford Monte Cello's is a simple, solid three-star performer. I stopped in here recently with some friends and co-workers after a morning's hiking. I don't remember what the others ordered, but my 1/2 Italian hoagie and my cup of wedding soup were both very good. Believe me, I love a good soup and 1/2 sandwich combo. So Monte Cello's won't set the world on fire. That's okay--it doesn't need to. It's good basic food that really fills the bill.
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Chris R.
Monte Cellos has been a staple for my family for more than 20 years. The recent renovations to the dining room give the restaurant a much warmer and more cozy feel. The service is always friendly and the food is always fresh. Must Try: Steak Onion Ranch Pizza, Any Calzone, The Pittsburgh Chicken Salad, the Fried Zucchini and their Chicago Style Pie. Awesome place.
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Rick S.
This is a Friday night staple in my family. I was raised in Wexford, so I've been ordering from Monte Cello's for as long as I can remember. The cheese sticks are among my all time favorite (my wife & I used to rate who had the area's best fried cheese). I've never in all my years strayed from ordering either a calzone or the pizza. It's always good. I know they have meals and salad there but that to me is like Norm walking in to Cheers and trying the merlot. Is it the best pizza ever...no. But it is good, the service has always been great, even delivery. Also, they offer wheat crust, which while I know doesn't make pizza healthy, it does make it ever so slightly less bad, which not all pizza restaurants offer.
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Janet T.
Love their pizza, and try the Joe's pizza for a real treat. Was here on a Saturday night with my family. 3 tables of mostly male football sized teenagers started getting rowdy and loud, with no regard for the other patrons in the restaurant. There was no manager in sight, and all of the wait staff, in their early twenties, just put down food and then hung out in the hall and texted when they were not working. I was also disappointed that the wait staff puts their thumb in your plate to carry it, instead of using a tray, or properly carrying it from the bottom. I'll be back, but only for takeout.
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Rob S.
Really good food but avoid this place AT ALL COSTS on Friday nights during the school year. We were quite disappointed to see the children from the nearby North Allegheny high school treat fellow patrons and the wait staff so disrespectfully. I'm sure that my wife and I spent more than two tables full of these kids. I can't see how this works for Monte Cellos. It definitely didn't provide a good experience for us and will not be good for you either. Friday night = No Monte Cellos.
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Bonnie T.
Won't be back. I was hoping for some decent Italian food and they failed miserably. First off, I asked if they had a wine list. The server acted like it was a pain to go and retrieve it. My husband ordered a beer, and could taste that they don't clean their beer lines. The pasta I ordered was so gross I didn't eat it. The server was MIA until she brought the check. She seemed shocked that I didn't want a to-go box, so I replied that I didn't care for it. She tried to explain that their sauce is homemade. I surely hope not because it was just bad. We waited forever to get the check while the owner sat at a table behind us talking like a bigshot and caring less about his guests and the quality of food they are being served.
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Amanda J.
This is my favorite Monte Cello's in the Pittsburgh area, and it a staple. It's not the best pizza ever, but it's pretty good for Pittsburgh. There isn't really any atmosphere, and there is always a kids baseball team in here celebrating a win. The service is standard, but the food is good. Food thoughts: Buffalo Chicken Pizza: My favorite take on this pizza. It's spicy and tangy, but it's not so spicy that you can't eat multiple pieces. Just the right amount of spicy. The chicken is decent quality, but it's mostly little shredded pieces. Meatballs: My dad always orders a side of meatballs, and they're really good. Lunch Buffet: Good on a busy day. Sometimes there aren't many people so the pizza sits a bit, but I still like it. They have really good brownies on the buffet too. Mmm. Essentially, I've never had anything bad here, and I've tried pretty much everything once. It's a family style pizza place, and it's a good option in the area.
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JBaby S.
Well we were hungry , thats all. I think this pizza would be tasty for kids. The taste is not high quality for a foodie . The Sicilian crust tasted like stale bread. It looked like the pizza crust you buy sealed on grocers shelves The thin crust was better but pretty low quality. It isn't a hand tossed pizza . We did like the toppings and gave the crust to the dogs .toppings were generous and visible, unlike large plain ,........ The sauce is kind of jar tasting, certainly not homeade like mama Lucias . It looks like ragu. It's a bit sweet and thickened looking. I will say this. Wexford is a family place, not upscale or childfree. I think that's why the food is lower quality. We wouldn't order their pizza again but may try the eggplant parm or something else , but my expectations are low. This isn't lawrenceville or penn avenue
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Jamison Y.
I'll keep this review short and sweet. I ordered the "Chicago Style" deep dish with pepperoni: my go-to pie. Yah, I know I'm super original. I've eaten pizza in Chicago several times in my life and not once has it sucked. In this regard, my pizza was very Un-Chicago Style. Let me put it this way: I go back for seconds with average pizza. I paid $18 for this pie and I kinda just wanna throw the rest away. And then give it the finger.
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Ryan P.
Went here for lunch and ordered a pizza. Wasn't great, and wasn't even cooked all the way through. Almost nothing else on the menu looked edible, and the buffet looked terrible. Would not repeat this.
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Ian L.
One of my favorite local pizza places, Monte Cello's is a 'staple of Wexford life' as the previous reviewer said. The food isn't 'outstanding, omg best pizza ever' but it'll get the job done and is tasty. I'd normally give it 4-stars, but the service is sometimes lacking and could use a little boost in customer service training.
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Andrea L.
'Scuse me. Excuse me. This place is the staple of Wexford life. You either have it delivered to your door or you come here, you get a crappy iceberg lettuce salad and then you gorge yourself with their perfect pizza. If you're me then Dad orders a beer or two and Mom drives home. You chortle in the backseat with your sister. End of story.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : Yes Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Private Lot Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Noise Level : Quiet Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
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Julianna W.
This is your average pizza joint. Food pizza always busy.....but I have no idea why people are coming back. The service is so bad. I was sitting there for fifteen minutes before any employee asked if I were dining in. Then they forgot my order then had to retake my order..... 20 minutes later. Then as we though the place couldn't get any worse, they have us the wrong bill! Just go to some other place! Yes, it is pizza but even better pizza can be found at whole foods!
(2)Anne C.
I've only ever eaten at this Monte Cellos but I'm a huge fan of their Chicago style. With extra tomatoes it's even better! I hardly ever drive out here and there's usually nothing but chains in the area so this is definitely a better option than most things in this area.
(3)Sean B.
I like their bacon pizza, stuffed shells, and wedding soup. But the item that I really loved was their Garlic Bread. Their pizza crust is also very soft. (A good thing) But, their sauce was a little thin, but some folks prefer it that way! This restaurant all depends on people's point of views and opinions. I liked my pizza but my dad didn't! They have an interesting variety of desserts. Featuring the "Connley Cookie" and ho ho cake. Mmm...
(3)Susan D.
I've eaten at the Downtown Monte Cello's on many occasions. Like the Downtown location, the Wexford Monte Cello's is a simple, solid three-star performer. I stopped in here recently with some friends and co-workers after a morning's hiking. I don't remember what the others ordered, but my 1/2 Italian hoagie and my cup of wedding soup were both very good. Believe me, I love a good soup and 1/2 sandwich combo. So Monte Cello's won't set the world on fire. That's okay--it doesn't need to. It's good basic food that really fills the bill.
(3)Chris R.
Monte Cellos has been a staple for my family for more than 20 years. The recent renovations to the dining room give the restaurant a much warmer and more cozy feel. The service is always friendly and the food is always fresh. Must Try: Steak Onion Ranch Pizza, Any Calzone, The Pittsburgh Chicken Salad, the Fried Zucchini and their Chicago Style Pie. Awesome place.
(5)Rick S.
This is a Friday night staple in my family. I was raised in Wexford, so I've been ordering from Monte Cello's for as long as I can remember. The cheese sticks are among my all time favorite (my wife & I used to rate who had the area's best fried cheese). I've never in all my years strayed from ordering either a calzone or the pizza. It's always good. I know they have meals and salad there but that to me is like Norm walking in to Cheers and trying the merlot. Is it the best pizza ever...no. But it is good, the service has always been great, even delivery. Also, they offer wheat crust, which while I know doesn't make pizza healthy, it does make it ever so slightly less bad, which not all pizza restaurants offer.
(4)Janet T.
Love their pizza, and try the Joe's pizza for a real treat. Was here on a Saturday night with my family. 3 tables of mostly male football sized teenagers started getting rowdy and loud, with no regard for the other patrons in the restaurant. There was no manager in sight, and all of the wait staff, in their early twenties, just put down food and then hung out in the hall and texted when they were not working. I was also disappointed that the wait staff puts their thumb in your plate to carry it, instead of using a tray, or properly carrying it from the bottom. I'll be back, but only for takeout.
(3)Rob S.
Really good food but avoid this place AT ALL COSTS on Friday nights during the school year. We were quite disappointed to see the children from the nearby North Allegheny high school treat fellow patrons and the wait staff so disrespectfully. I'm sure that my wife and I spent more than two tables full of these kids. I can't see how this works for Monte Cellos. It definitely didn't provide a good experience for us and will not be good for you either. Friday night = No Monte Cellos.
(1)Bonnie T.
Won't be back. I was hoping for some decent Italian food and they failed miserably. First off, I asked if they had a wine list. The server acted like it was a pain to go and retrieve it. My husband ordered a beer, and could taste that they don't clean their beer lines. The pasta I ordered was so gross I didn't eat it. The server was MIA until she brought the check. She seemed shocked that I didn't want a to-go box, so I replied that I didn't care for it. She tried to explain that their sauce is homemade. I surely hope not because it was just bad. We waited forever to get the check while the owner sat at a table behind us talking like a bigshot and caring less about his guests and the quality of food they are being served.
(1)Amanda J.
This is my favorite Monte Cello's in the Pittsburgh area, and it a staple. It's not the best pizza ever, but it's pretty good for Pittsburgh. There isn't really any atmosphere, and there is always a kids baseball team in here celebrating a win. The service is standard, but the food is good. Food thoughts: Buffalo Chicken Pizza: My favorite take on this pizza. It's spicy and tangy, but it's not so spicy that you can't eat multiple pieces. Just the right amount of spicy. The chicken is decent quality, but it's mostly little shredded pieces. Meatballs: My dad always orders a side of meatballs, and they're really good. Lunch Buffet: Good on a busy day. Sometimes there aren't many people so the pizza sits a bit, but I still like it. They have really good brownies on the buffet too. Mmm. Essentially, I've never had anything bad here, and I've tried pretty much everything once. It's a family style pizza place, and it's a good option in the area.
(4)JBaby S.
Well we were hungry , thats all. I think this pizza would be tasty for kids. The taste is not high quality for a foodie . The Sicilian crust tasted like stale bread. It looked like the pizza crust you buy sealed on grocers shelves The thin crust was better but pretty low quality. It isn't a hand tossed pizza . We did like the toppings and gave the crust to the dogs .toppings were generous and visible, unlike large plain ,........ The sauce is kind of jar tasting, certainly not homeade like mama Lucias . It looks like ragu. It's a bit sweet and thickened looking. I will say this. Wexford is a family place, not upscale or childfree. I think that's why the food is lower quality. We wouldn't order their pizza again but may try the eggplant parm or something else , but my expectations are low. This isn't lawrenceville or penn avenue
(3)Jamison Y.
I'll keep this review short and sweet. I ordered the "Chicago Style" deep dish with pepperoni: my go-to pie. Yah, I know I'm super original. I've eaten pizza in Chicago several times in my life and not once has it sucked. In this regard, my pizza was very Un-Chicago Style. Let me put it this way: I go back for seconds with average pizza. I paid $18 for this pie and I kinda just wanna throw the rest away. And then give it the finger.
(2)Ryan P.
Went here for lunch and ordered a pizza. Wasn't great, and wasn't even cooked all the way through. Almost nothing else on the menu looked edible, and the buffet looked terrible. Would not repeat this.
(2)Ian L.
One of my favorite local pizza places, Monte Cello's is a 'staple of Wexford life' as the previous reviewer said. The food isn't 'outstanding, omg best pizza ever' but it'll get the job done and is tasty. I'd normally give it 4-stars, but the service is sometimes lacking and could use a little boost in customer service training.
(3)Andrea L.
'Scuse me. Excuse me. This place is the staple of Wexford life. You either have it delivered to your door or you come here, you get a crappy iceberg lettuce salad and then you gorge yourself with their perfect pizza. If you're me then Dad orders a beer or two and Mom drives home. You chortle in the backseat with your sister. End of story.
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