Alla Famiglia

Dinner date with my daughter while we were traveling from Florida. WOW. The food was delicious, the only mark against my rating was that our pasta was luke warm and we would have preferred it hotter. We tried the pork belly appetizer, I had the filet Diane style, daughter had the lamb shank and we were practically licking our plates!! Servers were informative and exceptional without being overbearing. Desserts were a must after that meal but we took them to go :). If I’m ever in this area again I would visit again.

I was excited to visit this restaurant as I haven't found a good Italian place that I love yet. The valet service was great and made parking a breeze. You can add the valet with tip to your bill at the end. The service was spectacular and the ambiance was even better. I will say the portions are very large! I gave food a rating of four because I would have liked to have eaten my pasta together with my main dish versus separately. The cheese wheel preparation was a nice touch! I recommend visiting this restaurant, reservations are a must!

Absolutely tremendous experience. My girlfriend and I had our two year anniversary here and couldn’t have asked for a more spectacular night. Amazing atmosphere. The food was absolutely delicious. A+ service. Our server Gabriela was the absolute best. She was perfect explaining the menu, was so kind to us, made us feel at home, and was so witty. She made us our own complimentary cannoli plate for our anniversary and it was to die for. I’ll also say she makes an incredible cappuccino. Please if anyone sees this from Alla Famiglia, please know that Gabriela is the best! She seriously deserves some sort of recognition for the best service a couple could ask for. I’ve never written a google review about good food service but felt I needed to for this restaurant and server. Would highly recommend Alla Famiglia and Gabby as your server!

We were here for a work event in the upper dining area. This place was incredible. From the minute you step in the door. The atmosphere incredible. The food unbelievable. This was my first time here, but it won’t be the last. From the meatball app, to the pasta, the olive oil dipping with hot peppers crazy good, to the salad, to the main course and of course dessert. I had the chilin sea bass. Wow incredible. Plus our server Caitlin was incredible. Knowledgeable, caring and understanding. She hit it out of the ball park. Was it expensive sure. Ever good thing in life is not cheap.

Alla Famiglia is a true gem in Pittsburgh—perfect for special occasions or a memorable night out. The atmosphere is cozy and romantic, with warm lighting and old-world charm that immediately sets the tone. The menu is full of bold, indulgent Italian flavors, but the Cacio e Pepe prepared tableside in a giant Parmesan wheel is a must-try showstopper. We also loved the Fritto appetizer, perfectly crisp and flavorful, and the sizeable steaks, like the Gorgonzola filet, which was cooked to perfection and packed with flavor. Portions are generous and ideal for sharing, and the service is consistently attentive and knowledgeable. Though it's a splurge, the exceptional food, thoughtful touches, and inviting ambiance make it absolutely worth it.

The food was very good. We were sat near the kitchen line, which was a new experience and resulted in an interesting “show” from one of the servers. Thankfully, our server was great in handling it. The portion sizes were quite large, and resulted in plenty of leftovers!

An amazing restaurant. The meatball appetizer is amazing, the Cacio e Pepe pasta is prepared table side and is a must try! Loved the Caesar Salad, the white anchovies made it special.

The menu features multi course with each entree served with a pasta and a salad with options to upgrade. The veal chop is the highlight of their menu, so we got the Milanese per chef recommendation. It was delicious but left wondering if I should’ve ordered the Pizzaiola. Branzino was good but nothing special. Courses are enormous!!! So try not to fill up on bread which will be challenging because it’s very good and it’s served right when you sit down. Our server Victoria was kind and knowledgeable of the menu. She even surprised us with congratulatory dessert on the house.

Tonight I went to Alla Famiglia for a business dinner and it was FABULOUS! Our server (sadly I am blanking on her name) was impressive and knew the menu - both food and wine - in and out! Very thorough with her explanations! We also had another chef (?) served (?) .. his name was Chewy and he was a ray of sunshine! That man deserves a raise! He made our experience even better than it already was! Okay now onto the food! We started with the smoked provolone and it was chefs kiss. Absolutely amazing, highly recommend! Then I got the house salad - an absolute staple. Since we had a large group we got both the pasta options and both were incredible! For my main dish I got a portabello dish (I am a vegetarian) and it was very very good! Overall, it was a top tier dinner that I will think about for days to come!

A restaurant that can stand the test of time is all about the food and I promise you will crave it! But its staff and atmosphere is what makes it the place you can't wait to come back to enjoy. Yes it's all about the food and it is fabulous and the best Italian food in the city! It has keep an old school flavor and service and atmosphere and moved forward with the times. Tony led us to our pre dinner bar area. Cliff made the best drinks and Daniel was our outstanding server and professional who made our night the best. Veal is their specialty! Their pasta stirred in the cheese wheel is to die for. So amazing. House salad is fresh a little sweetness and delish, Branzini was excellent. Filet was perfection. Vodka sauce was yummy. It was a birthday celebration so the special dessert and our extra raspberry cake with almonds was out of this world. Wine recommendations from Daniel and expertise with the menu welcomed! Smoked cheese app was one of a kind! Love love love. Even valet parking was outstanding!!! Espresso martini is a must go back for! Old fashioned was the best. Beverage menu excellence! Thank you.

Great food ! Great service! Sea bass was flaky, juicy, best I've had. Table side pasta was fresh and full of flavor. Cant wait to go back.

4.5 stars. Alla Famiglia is an upscale Italian restaurant that opened in 1997 and was purchased by the current owner in 2005. Its menu lists foods such as oysters, salads, pastas, chicken, lamb, veal, steak, and branzino. Please see my attached photos for the menu in December 2024. Alla Famiglia also has a full bar and a cigar room. My husband and I ate one dinner here. The seating hostess and two servers promptly and politely served us. We greatly enjoyed everything that we ate. Here are descriptions for our foods and beverage: Free bread - The bread came with a very tasty white-bean dip and spicy-pepper olive oil. Casa Salad - This salad contained mixed greens, roasted peppers, spiced walnuts, olives, gorgonzola, and a red-wine vinaigrette. Hail Caesar Salad - This salad consisted of romaine lettuce, crostini, parmesan, and Caesar dressing. Cavatappi Alla Vodka - This pasta contained marinara, cream, vodka, olive oil, and basil. Cacio e Pepe - Linguini was mixed inside a Locatelli Romano cheese wheel at the tableside. It was fun to watch, and it tasted very cheesy. Seafood Diavola - My entree contained tender lobster tail, scallops, mussels, and clams in a flavorful tomato sauce. Ripieno Veal - This veal was a very large size. It was stuffed with prosciutto, sage, and provolone and topped with mushrooms and a red-wine demi-glacé. It looked like a masterpiece! Raspberry Tiramisu - This tiramisu contained mascarpone, liquor, vodka, and raspberry preserves. White-chocolate martini - This beverage had flavors of white chocolate and bourbon. For the two of us, we spent a couple hundred dollars plus a tip. The serving sizes were large, so we walked out of the restaurant with bagged leftovers. Please note that this restaurant is in a neighborhood that has a high crime rate. As we were departing the restaurant, a vehicle with two people tried to stop my husband and me. I recommend walking far from other people outside.

BEST ITALIAN IN PITTSBURGH! Alla Famiglia has been on my list to try for about two years now and I finally had the opportunity to check it off my list. GREAT decision! Alla Famiglia is the best of two words - classic old school Pittsburgh Italian and modern Italian cuisine. Your meal comes with bread and dipping oil, house salad, & pasta a la vodka and that's all before your main entree arrives! The food is classic and comforting but also fresh and incredibly delicious. I got the seafood Diavolo as my main - the sauce was incredible, spicy but not too spicy and the seafood was cooked perfectly - no rubbery lobster here. Also don't skimp on the appetizers or dessert (although it helps if you have people to share with because it's a lot of food) our table ordered the Giant Meatball and Smoked Provolone which were both incredible as well as the Raspberry Tiramisu for dessert which was a refreshing change up from the classic (and I love the classic!) Overall our service and experience couldn't have been better so whether you want a nice date night out or are celebrating a fancy occasion add Alla Famiglia to your must-try places in 2025!

Wow, super expensive. Like Jesus Christ this is Pittsburgh. The food was delicious but damn, I am shocked that this city even has a restaurant that has an $80+ plate. For this reason, I saved this restaurant to go to for my birthday. The food was great as well as the service but as someone that was born and raised in NYC, I just knew that there was no reason to be paying $80 for reveal in Pittsburgh. Wine bottles were also expensive but there were some mid range prices as well. Cheapest bottle was $59. The ambience was definitely giving old school high end Italian restaurant. It was nice and quiet on a Tuesday evening. I would recommend this restaurant but only to my friends that have loaded pockets just for the experience

An incredible Italian experience! Could not recommend Alla Famiglia enough. The way the meal works and the way they structure the menu is a little different than most places. First off you're set with a sort of fixed menu, you're going to get a bread basket, their house salad, a vodka pasta and then you pick your main. Depending on your main you've chosen you will pay a certain price. Now you can also choose any of their appetizers which is an additional charge and also upgrade your salad or pasta to a different option as outlined in their respective section. And that's it! Clear as mud. We got the meatball as a group of 4 to share which was great with the bread. The pasta bowl they gave us was quite a lot and we all were able to get seconds/thirds as a group of 30 something men. Several of us got their specials so I cannot comment on their menu but the specials were fantastic. One of my friends got a lamb shank with lobster that was on the pricier side but looked incredible. This place may be on the more expensive side in Pittsburgh but it's well worth the money and not backbreaking respectively. I would make it a point to come back every time I'm in the area! Service was incredibly attentive and the restaurant had a great interior design with a classic American-Italian feel!

Fantastic dinner to celebrate a birthday! Make sure you show up with an empty stomach but just know you'll have plenty of left overs too!

Absolutely the best meal ever! It has taken me SO long to get here and my husband making this my birthday dinner was definitely worth the wait. We started with the meatball appetizer - 12oz filled with mozzarella, swimming in their delicious signature sauce. We both upgraded our salads to the Caesar. The crouton was delicious and the salads were dressed perfectly. Also, weird to note but the salad was SO cold, in a good way, and it tasted so fresh and crisp. I got the vodka pasta and my husband upgraded to the cacio e pepe & we split them both. They make the cacio e pepe table side which was fun to watch. The vodka sauce was simple and amazing. Both pastas were so good, I couldn't choose which one I liked more. Lastly, I had the most tender filet of my life. It was cooked perfectly and practically melted in my mouth. I chose the Gorgonzola preparation and would definitely get it again, although the filet was so good on its own. My husband had the best chicken parmesan of his life. Three huge pieces that were light, airy, and fried to perfection. Our server surprised me with a complimentary dessert which was such a nice touch. She was very attentive, personable, and explained the menu very well. Every course was timed perfectly. The meal was so filling & we had tons of leftovers which I was really happy about. Needless to say, we will definitely return!!

This is old school Italian at its finest. It's a beautiful, dimly lit restaurant, very welcoming when you walk in. Every course was delicious from start to finish. The bread with two different spreads was such a nice touch. I really appreciated them being able to accommodate my dairy allergy as well. The fresh cavatappi with marinara was to die for. I had the tartufo filet for my entree and it was perfectly cooked and tender. The wine list is carefully curated with many Italian varietals and non-Italian as well. Lastly, our server, Beth was so friendly and informative. Thank you, Beth, for adding to our amazing dining experience!

We really liked the house salad and the Cacio e Pepe. Both were delicious and had wonderful flavor. I got the Gorgonzola filet mignon and my husband got the veal chop ripieno. I liked mine a lot, but my husband said he would not reorder the veal chop - not because it was bad, it wasn't just his taste. We split the raspberry Tiramisu for dessert. It was delicious! Highly recommend. My biggest qualm is that I had booked for Valentine's Day weekend, and though I had looked to see if they were serving from a special menu, I couldn't find that on their Instagram or Website. When we arrived, they WERE service from a smaller, special menu. I just wish we had known that in advance. Also, they sat us in a VERY dark and VERY quiet back room, so it was hard to have a conversation without disturbing the other two tables in the room.

My family and I celebrated my birthday July 2 2025. The food was good. We had a bad experience when the waitress spilled a full glass of wine on my son. We had to ask to speak to a manager. We asked for a new server. The manager did absolutely nothing to compensate for the full glass of wine spilled on our son but give us a few extra cannolis for dessert. We were charged extra for four salads that was suppose to be included in the meal. We called and left a message to speak to the owner the next day and was told by who ever answered the phone that she would contact the owner immediately and he would call us back. Well it is now July 6 2025 and we have not heard back from him. We will not return to this resturant poor customer service

While we had a lovely experience at Alla Famiglia yesterday, I did want to alert others to what we noticed when we got home. While the small piece of chicken we had at the restaurant yesterday was fine, one of our leftover pieces of chicken had a completely raw section (about half of the breast) when we opened our leftovers today- this picture is after the chicken reheated in the oven at 350 for 10 minutes so I can imagine it would have looked much worse if we had cut into it when it initially came out of the kitchen last night. Just wanted to put this out there as while the service is excellent, this was very alarming.

Everyone raves about alla Famiglia. We're from Philadelphia but came with the in laws in Pittsburgh. The pasta was extremely underwhelming and not good. It wasn't the worse but .... Definitely not that good at all and don't have interest in having it ever again. We are spoiled being in the philly nyc areas often and have access to the best Italian restaurants; it's hard to impress us when it comes to Italian. So I'm sure some people think it's great and that's fair. We just didn't like it. If you have to choose I'd get the alla vodka pasta. The cacio e Pepe was bland and very oily from olive oil.... Not creamy at all and lacked authentic Locatelli flavor due to the way it's made. Chunks of cheese block in the pasta - this is not a true cacio e Pepe it was like eating buttered or oiled noodles with some cheese thrown on. The veal was to die for. And I thought the chicken parm was absolutely delicious too. Their meat dishes are top tier for sure. Pasta needs work especially for the "hype" .... Service was less than average. Our waitress disappeared for like 25 minutes after saying hello to us. Took ages to actually order our food; extremely frustrating to me. Then she got my father in laws pasta order wrong. And got my finances salad order wrong. Poor experience I guess but hey we got some good food and liked the restaurant itself. Def in a bad area so just be aware of your surroundings especially women or if you're alone. The restaurant itself was very nice. Overall it was underwhelming over priced and not the best service. I wouldn't return but Glad we tried it; my in laws love it and have gone 4 times so just depends what your taste is!

This was truly a five-star experience! What a gem tucked into an unassuming block of Allentown. After spending my last birthday at their sister restaurant Arlecchino in McMurray, we decided to celebrate another special occasion here. I made a reservation earlier that day, grabbing their one available time slot via OpenTable. It's beautiful inside, with an unexpectedly lush lobby and staircase to greet you and, though we were seated on the first floor, I understand there are more rooms of seating up there as well as a full bar. Our server invited us to take a peek before we left but we will leave it as something to discover on the next visit! We were seated on the first floor near the kitchen which had a rustic but still upscale Italian vibe, with big, bright windows facing the street. Just a great ambience. Dinner started with bread and the most delicious dipping oil. They also brought a small bowl of savory hummus for the bread. Your salad and pasta courses come family style if you order the same thing and I was all about wanting the Cacio E Pepe, which they make tableside in a Locatelli cheese wheel. It's the stuff of dreams. I never imagined the Cacio could be topped by my main course as this spot is largely about meat dishes. But, when I mentioned being a vegetarian, our server produced a separate vegan and vegetarian menu page with three apps and four entrées. I was stunned. As Arlecchino had done a delicious, off-menu eggplant Parmesan for me I almost defaulted to the eggplant here, but the vegan Bolognese caught my eye and I asked how it was. Our server was enthusiastic so I went for it and it was unforgettable. Five different types of chopped mushrooms, celery, carrots, onions, thyme, sage. Very few restaurants take this kind of time and care to make something so special for vegetarians. I was blown away. There is also an in-house sommelier who is happy to stop by your table to talk wine pairings for your dinner, whether you're looking for a bottle or just a glass. They offer a complimentary birthday treat of a blondie with raspberry compote; we also had their house speciality dessert, the raspberry tiramisu, which is a recipe passed down from the owner's grandmother. It was delicious, though a little on the too-sweet side; next time I would like to try the Italian love cake, which sounds like a decadent death by chocolate kind of thing. I can see why this restaurant is well-known as a standard bearer for Italian in the area. Prices might look a little high on the surface but you will be taking a lot of food home and eating for another meal or two. Worth the treat.

Given the rave, we finally made reservations to Alla Famiglia. We came on a Friday and found street parking just after the location. There is valet for $8, but neither of us had cash. We were greeted and seated immediately. We were given menus but no drink menus. We browsed the menu when the waiter came by. He was going to come back to explain things and returned with drink menus. The drink menu is extensive, with lots of bottle options. The food menu didn't offer many vegetarian options and largely focused on veal, chicken, and seafood. Here's what we ordered: - Oysters: Fine, nothing to rave about - House salad: Good, lots of raisins though - Seafood diavola: Enjoyable with a good amount of seafood - Cotoletta Del Monzu: I did not enjoy this entree, unfortunately. It was too heavy given the abundance of oil - Cavatappi Alla Vodka: Sauce was the epitome of vodka sauce - Cacio E Pepe: Rich and delicious, with a fun preparation Pepper olive oil that came with the pasta is delicious and offered a great hint of spice. I got the sense that the large portions are what keeps people coming, but that didn't do it for me. The food itself wa just fine. The service felt very transactional, never an intimate vibe. We had to ask for our boxes of food after we signed the bill and were ready to go. There is a $3 credit card charge that isn't advertised.

Saturday night dinner here, pulling up via Uber 2 minutes after our reservation. I will say things got off to a rocky start as we had to wait 5 minutes for our table- but we were changed from a high top table to a regular table, near the kitchen. Meh, give it a shot. Our waitress started explaining the menu in great detail and all that was on my mind was the website's menu having burrata and not seeing it on the physical menu in front of me. So I asked - seasonal item. Ok? We ordered the large meatball to share for the appetizer- filled with cheese and topped with sauce, as well as drinks. The meatball was big, but I missed the interior cheese part. What also made it odd was the waitress cut it and served it to us. I'd rather do that - never have been a fan of the staff doing my job for me, as particular a person as I am (that should be obvious if you've read this far). Anyway - taste wasn't bad, a little on the bland side though. For my entree I ordered the chicken parmigiana. What is really great about this menu is it comes with a pasta course that comes out a few minutes before the protein portion. One option is cacio e pepe - one of my favs - and one Vog turned me onto back in our Lil' Coco's days when Joel decided he was going to pull out his "going to Ruby Tuesday's sweater." Anyway - the cacio e Pepe is prepared in front of the table in a cheese wheel. Good technique and the taste was very good. Well done. The chicken parmigiana was also very good - properly breaded and seasoned, sauce is very good and the cheese topping was a great balance. Also the portion size was very good - I believe 3-4 thin sliced chicken cutlets. It's not everyday that I don't finish a meal and have to have it wrapped up - this night was one. Along with the table bread and the Caesar salad I was losing real estate in my gut. We shared lemon blueberry cheesecake and I- my cup of coffee. Slow start, but a solid meal, and worth a return visit.

On a college tour of Pittsburgh Universities and went on a friend's advice. Singularly the best restaurant experience I've had. We were sat immediately at the reservation time, from valet to hostess to server to runner to busser they demonstrated how it should be done. Among the three of us- myself, wife and daughter we ordered across the menu - all exceptional.

I was back in da Burgh for an aviation conference, and several of my business colleagues wanted a "really nice" place to eat. "Have I got the place for you!" I said. So, a quick call and we had reservations for 30 minutes later. This surprised me, because the last time I went to nirvana I had to make reservations four weeks in advance. Imagine my surprise when I saw they had expanded into the old theater next door! Exquisitely decorated and elegant are the only words for the decor. And... dinner was everything.... Everything!... I had hoped for and more. A lovely Pinot Noir, meatballs, and salads to start. Between the veal chops and the crab stuffed fish and OH MY - the tableside made cacip e Pepe in a Romano cheese wheel.... It was a dinner for the ages. Business dinner, special occasion, or date night. Plan to spend several hours and most of your paycheck, but experience a meal of a lifetime!

This is not only the best Italian food in Pittsburgh, it is also the best gluten free food I have ever had. So much can be done gluten free (including pasta!!) and they are so accommodating! The service is also so excellent, they are all so lovely there.

From the moment we walked in, we had a 5-star experience. The entire staff was so friendly and attentive, and the server was so knowledgeable about the food and drinks on the menu (I also appreciated that they had a mocktail menu). We started with the meatball appetizer, had the standard salad, and upgraded to the cacio e pepe before my meal of chicken parmigiana. Everything was 5 stars, served piping hot, fresh, and delicious! They do a really good job of timing each course so that one you're done with one, the next one is being served within a few minutes. By the time our main courses came out, we were pretty full from all the previous courses, so had lots of leftovers to take home. They gave me a free Italian cookie for dessert for my birthday, and we also ordered a cannoli (if I had known I got a free dessert, we probably wouldn't have ordered anything else).

We picked Alla Famiglia to celebrate my good friend Connie's birthday. I made a reservation online through OpenTable. I was offered a location of 'Bar' which I mistakenly assumed meant a table into the bar. Upon arriving, we were seated at the corner of the bar (2 of us facing forward and the other 2 90 degrees around the bar corner.). I immediately asked the hostess if we could have a table as there appeared to be several that were open. She stated that there were other reservations and the bartender Tony, whom we later found out was the bar director, assured us that he would take good care of us. So not a huge deal, just be aware if you go to make a reservation online. Tony did take wonderful care of us and was an absolute pleasure. We were served warm bread with a dipping oil that had a fabulous bite to it. We selected a bottle of Cabernet to share and he helped us upgrade to a bottle of Zinfandel that we sampled and all liked better. I really loved how he was so knowledgeable about the wine and food that he was serving us. Three of us had the casa salad which Tony served us family-style. It was lovely. Tim opted for and quite enjoyed the Tuscan Panzanella salad which was a seasonal offering. Next, for the pasta course, we shared two orders of Cavatappi Alla Vodka and two orders of Cacio E Pepe, as per Tony's suggestion. The cavatappi was amazing; however, I was a little disappointed with the cacio e pepe as I found it rather bland. We only ate small portions of the pasta, opting instead to take our leftovers home and save room for our dinners. Moving on to entrees, I ordered Chicken Parmesan. It was a very large portion of which I was able to take most of to my home that evening. The chicken cutlets were thin and the sauce and cheese complimented it very well. My husband ordered the Seafood Diavola. The red sauce was flavorful and had a nice kick. The seafood in that dish was done perfectly. Connie ordered the Alaskan Halibut entree which I got to taste and it was melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness. Tim ordered the filet with the Gorgonzola preparation. Again, it was excellent preparation. We all enjoyed our dinners and were more than sated. As a final course, Connie was served a desert (I honestly cannot remember exactly what it was but I think it had passion fruit in it.). What an excellent and personal touch! Again, I cannot say enough about how wonderful our service was from Tony. He really made our experience extra special! We looked for parking upon arrival but it seems like a safer bet to pay the $8 for the valet service. The surroundings and ambiance inside the establishment felt warm and very classy.

It was a fabulous evening and our first experience here and we would most definitely return for one of the most amazing meals we've ever had. Every course was as promised hot flavorful experience for our tastebuds.

My husband has been coming to Pittsburgh for business for a few years and has frequented Alla Famiglia. I finally got to try it myself this passed weekend. Service was excellent from front of house down to the valet service, and the food was even better. The flavors are just slightly different from what I'm used to, although it's hard to specify what I mean. There's something elevated and unique the chefs add to each dish that makes everything memorable. The traditional music in the background adds the perfect touch. I look forward to coming back eventually!!!

I took my boyfriend here to celebrate his big month at work. The food was incredible, I made our reservation on Open Table. The parking on the side of the restaurant was super handy. Our server explained the format of the meal and all of the different options we needed to choose. Our food was incredible, and even though we were totally stuffed and taking home leftovers, they gifted us seasonal cannolis since our server had asked if we were celebrating anything, and we shared our news! Great food and great service for a romantic dinner!

Perhaps my absolute favorite spot in all of Pittsburgh. Amazing place to go for classic old school Italian with huge portions that you cannot possibly finish. The Cacio e Pepe with the homemade chili oil, and the veal Milanese is always a must for me.

The food was great and the service is superb!!! It's the perfect atmosphere for a romantic evening with your boo or a double date with friends.

Always a delicious meal, AJ our waiter was top notch! Executive chef Mark McManus is superb! Everything is great, especially for a special occasion! I highly recommend. It's a nice atmosphere

Great for: date nights, anniversaries, celebrations If you are looking for delicious Italian food, you've come to the right place. Pricey but nice for a celebration. For appetizers, we ordered the smoked provolone. Presentation was terrific as it came sizzling and hot on a cast iron pan. The server immediately served us the appetizer and then took away the pan. If you like bread cheese, I guarantee you that you will enjoy this. For my entree, I ordered the Tagliatelle Scoglio del Mare. It was divine, indulgent, creamy and the portion size was huge. I ended up taking two thirds of it home and had it for breakfast the next day. I also got to try the Cavatappi alla Vodka. I still dream about the vodka sauce. For dessert, I got the pumpkin creme brûlé - it was nice but nothing special. Overall, highly recommend!

You get a lot of food but it's overpriced for the quality. The veal was their fan favorite but don't get unless you like extremely oily veal.

Food is excellent as always. Had a very interesting server who sighed and rolled his eyes when I asked him to pack up my meatball. I've always had excellent service here, but this was a first. I asked him if there was an issue. He gave me quite an attitude. Very unusual and unexpected experience.

Me and my friend pick a place each month to try. This was her month to pick and it did not disappoint. Everything was so good!! We shared our meals. It is definitely a lot of food so go hungry. But I would definitely go back. The staff was so good very on top of things. And we got to seat and see the kitchen.

Cute and cozy family owned Italian restaurant. Service was impeccable and super friendly. We were a large party and ordered lots of food to share, and they were nice enough to help cut it and go around the table giving each person a portion. Food portions were huge. Each entree comes with pasta and salad as the first and second course. We also ordered a lot of appetizers and found ourselves pretty full by the time the entrees came. I think my takeout from this restaurant with all the bread, pasta, salad, and remainder of the entrees lasted me three more meals at home lol. I only gave 4 starts because it is an expensive meal that I felt was overpriced. The food is great, ingredients are fresh and top notch, but nothing too fancy or original about the menu. It was more like a good hearty Italian dinner. None of the entrees especially stood out to me, all were the same level of good food.

We dined at Alla Familglia for the last time. I've been there at least 6 times and the restaurant is seriously going downhill fast. How can you call yourself and Italian restaurant and over dress the Caesar salad, overcook the pasta, and bring entrees late to the table? I would simply avoid this restaurant. you can get a better plate of pasta at Scratch on Troy Hill.

This is definitely the place in town to impress someone. Although nothing impressive on the outside, the inside was expansive. Our server was versed in the menu and explained everything in depth, offering recommendations as well. My favorite of the three pastas was the truffled cream pasta which was reminiscent of what I'd had in Europe, but the gnocchi in tomato sauce was very doughy/my least favorite. I got the matcha creme brûlée which I found to be the perfect mix of bitter from matcha but sweet from the brûlée. This is now my "special occasions" place in Pittsburgh!

We have an investment club of eighteen that has an annual dinner. This was our fortieth and all agreed this was the best. The service, the private room, the food, and especially the staff were fabulous. Special thanks to. Richard. We'll be back.

Great experience- Gluten free Italian food. Melissa was great! This is definitely a repeat place!

Be ready to drop some money here but it's totally worth it. The spicy oil is a great add on. The service is impeccable and the food is heavenly.

Alla Famiglia was a wonderful and yummy Mother's Day surprise dinner experience planned by my amazing daughter and my son in love. When seated, we reviewed the menu and ordered a little of everything. Come ready to spend at least $80+ pp for the complete experience. We ordered: Oysters on a half shell Meatball Gigante Fried cheese Bread is on the tables with an oil that had mild spice added to it. Once you select your proteins, the dining style is family dinner style for the salads and pasta. You get the option of a house or Caesar salad followed by a pasta. For larger groups, it was recommended that we both the cacio e pepe Ana cavatappi alla vodka. The vodka pasta was the fan favorite. Meats were cooked to perfection. We all ordered steaks with the exception of one ordering veal. You get to select your cooking style and toppings for your meat dish. My steak melted in my mouth and was very tender and juicy. Desserts were also very tasty. A special thanks to our friendly, amazing and attentive server and wait team Halie, Nancy and Chewy. We truly appreciated your top notch service. Parking is available.

We made a reservation, which I think is necessary for this place! Our waitress was very nice, and offered up a wine expert to help if we needed it! We were given bread to start, and I don't think I've ever wanted more bread...simpy because of the oil/butter they gave. It was delish!! We ordered the mussels diavolo to start, and again I wanted to just continute eating bread to mop up all the juices!!! It was flavorful and cooked to perfection. The dinner comes with a salad and pasta of your choice. The caesar cost extra, but was very good! The crunchy crostini that came with it...yum! The cacio e pepe was CREAMY! If you're into that, then you'll love this. It was a bit much for me personally. The vodka sauce pasta however...I will need this by the jar. One of the best vodka sauces I've had. Cavatappi was a good noodle choice for this, to help hold in that sauce. Again...more bread needed though! On to the dinner...I had a filet mignon. It was served with potatoes and asparagus. Everything was very yummy, cooked well, seasoned. My husband got the veal milanese, and it was massive! Honestly we had enough for the next nights dinner. He said it was delish. Overall, it was a great expereince. We would come back, as long as our bank account allows it haha

Incredible Birthday dinner here. Service was great, our waiter Mark was super sweet, attentive, and knowledgeable. We had an amazing starter salad with bread and their "holy oil", the cacio e peppe pasta was prepared next, right in front of us. Absolutely delicious. A simple but delicious dish My entree We had the house salad to start which was delicious and had so many flavors. We liked the roasted peppers and the dressing a lot. Shane had the Caccio e peppe to start, and I tried a lot of it too. Incredible. Could eat it every day for the rest of my life. I had the Tagliattele Scoglio Del Mar as my entree. Incredible. The lobster and scallops were my favorite, both cooked to perfection. The sauce was amazing and super creamy. My boyfriend had the New York Strip as his meal with the Gorgonzola prep. He wasn't crazy about the prep and said he would get something else next time. My meal was exquisite. Absolutely perfect. I paired it with a bottle of Pinot Grigio. Best birthday dinner! They gave me a free dessert also which was so sweet. Will definitely be back!

We had a great date night and celebration evening! I've been wanting to try this restaurant for a few years now. We were there about 2 hours or so for just the two us and got street parking with no issues. The complimentary bread was excellent but the pepper made the oil almost too spicy. We also ordered cocktails and wine. Fried cheese as an appetizer was a great choice. It was extra crispy and soft/warm on the inside All entrées come with salad and pasta. We got the Caesar salad and Vasa salad, along with cavatappi alla vodka. The Caesar was surprisingly too spicy as well. The pasta came out fresh and loved the sauce. Veal parmesan and bone in ribeye griglia style for the main dishes. I got 3 pieces of veal and the steak was a large size. I was only able to eat one of them because I was getting full! The steak was cooked to perfection and given a large handful of fries. For dessert, we ordered the apple pie and was given a mini pumpkin cannoli for our celebration. Knowing the pricing, we will be back but just on special occasions

The food at this place everything we ate was amazing or waitress was great. The ambience was amazing. It was such a great night. The food was so amazing so good if you're looking for a late dinner or a date, this is the place to be it is so good this is like a hidden jewel in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania like it is very very good. I recommend highly recommend, this place thanks for having us

Like the Terminator said...I'll be back. This hidden gem is amazing from the service to the food. It's A-plus worthy! I'm happy that I live in Cali else I'd be going all the time and gaining weight!

Simply amazing.... A top-notch dining experience. The atmosphere is nice and the service is impeccable. The veal dishes are delicious and the portions are generous. I almost forgot to mention the pasta with vodka sauce... you have to try it.

Pricey but amazing food, wife and I enjoyed our anniversary here very much! The ambiance was nice and the wait staff was top notch.

Alla Famiglia is a fabulous place to dine. The food is incredible, and the service is impeccable. Alla Famiglia is one of my top 5 dining experiences in the Pittsburgh PA area.

Still as good as last time!!!!!!!! Literally nothing else needs to be said. But I'll say it anyway. It's so good. And this time we went up to the cigar bar (which fun fact we ended up having to ourselves!!! So nice actually) & we really enjoyed it. The decor is just gorgeous too. I highly recommend bringing a bottle of wine, it's worth it for the corkage fee versus paying for a bottle there. Service was great as usual too!

I have dined at this restaurant twice in 2025 and multiple times previously. This review takes both 2025 visits into consideration. This restaurant has fallen so far from what it once was. Now, the offerings are large portions done poorly and very expensive. Pasta is overcooked to death and their signature vodka sauce is so sweet as to be inedible. I switched to marinara this most recent time because I do like their commercially available jarred sauce but what I received did not look or taste anything like that which is available in the grocery store. The table side Cacio e pepe sauce was better but just average. In addition to pasta, we had their lamb, the veal chop and the walleye offerings. All were average at best and expensive. They seem to try to over deliver in portion size and preparation but it comes off as low level diner quality. Their wine list is impressive but very expensive. We had two $110 bottles, which were good but these bottles are available on line for $15, quite a mark-up. Service was a little slow but fine. There is way too much time spent explaining the menu. After 3 hours and $600 later we left actually disgusted and unfortunately will not return.