Pizzaiolo Primo Market Square

How does a restaurant become really successful and have patrons visiting them again and again. The secret is in the little things that makes a guest feel welcomed to have a memorable experience. Pizzaiolo is the place, from making a reservation and the follow up with us to confirm and also taking care of our request for a piece of cake to celebrate our teenager’s birthday was cherry on top, every dish came out amazing and kept us wanting for more, the make their own mozzarella in house and its very unique and has an umami aftertaste which lingers about just enough until you have the next dish and then the taste just carries on. Pizza was excellent, and oooh gnocchi gnocchi gnocchi, just melted as soon as you put in your mouth. Just perfectly balanced with tomatoes and well the tasty mozzarella. The staff was amazing and friendly and welcomed us and gave us an amazing experience to remember. Would definitely recommend reserving your spot before you come, this place is always packed.

5 stars for drinks, all are wonderful and excellent mixes of unique blends, a great time out! Pizza is excellent- Spicy Capocollo, Prosciutto E Arugula, Bianca (6 stars), pasta great. The Margharita pizza is uninspired- avoid. Excellent desserts!

Oh my god if I could give this a billion stars I would in a heartbeat! First thing when you walk up is notice it's a little hole in the wall piece of Italy. Then you get into the restaraunt and the atmosphere is amazing. The service was quick and kind and the food.....oh..my...goodness. I'm gonna have dreams about the Linguini Florentina. It was seriously the best pasta I have ever had in my entire life. The noodles were thick but not too thick. They were cooked perfectly. The shrimp was seriously so fresh. The lemon zest added a good pop of acidity and the spinach was to die for. I would eat here every day if I could. 15/10 recommend.

Really enjoyed our lunch here! I got the spaghetti pomodoro and added chicken. The noodles were dense and cooked perfectly, and the seasoning on the chicken was delicious. My husband got the parmigiana melanzane and said it was good. Yum!

This is one of those places that I wish I had the option to give 4 1/2 stars. We had Chicken Marsala and the Salmon, both entree's were good. The calamari was a little dry and chewy, not bad, if you are in the mood for calamari get it. We sat outside, the space felt private except for the coffee shop next door quite a few loud customers again not a big deal. What made the place the extra 1/2 star was the service. Our waitress "Nicole"(I think) went out of her way to get my wife a French martini. She was super pleasant and her timing was spot on. The other waitress outside teamed up with her and checked in on us too. Made us feel really welcomed. I think a large part of the dining experience is the server. Even the best food won't make up for poor service.

We came here for our anniversary (which we made very known to the staff upon making our reservation) and when we arrived at the restaurant we were expecting to be sat at a nice table and have a nice meal. NO! The host (who was wearing a hot pink romper, not super workplace appropriate) did not even look at our name or reservation before putting us at a table in the back corner by the fluorescently lighted basement door. It was awful to look at while eating, and because we were in a dark corner that was the only light we had besides a small table light. The only saving grace was the food. They cannot do any non pork pizza toppings (keep in mind all of my halal or kosher friends) but we had the mushroom pizza and the lemon pasta dishes. Both were very good and the only high point of that meal. The tables were not very clean, as I saw a busser sweep food under a table and a noodle ended up on the chair next to us. Same thing when we arrived and there was a dirty napkin in the booth seat next to me. I would not recommend going to this restaurant as there are lots of other establishments in the city that value their customers and ensure that their standards of cleanliness are up to par.

The food here is just delicious. We were visiting from New York and happened upon this place. We were pleasantly surprised. We all ordered chicken piccata and it was honestly the best I ever had. They don’t use flour, they pounded a breast so there was a little crispy skin. It was very well flavored and balanced. It was served with the most delicious roasted baby potatoes. I highly highly recommend this spot.

Loved this place! Went in for the fried artichokes, stayed for dinner and drinks. We shared a pizza and the chicken picatta, both excellent! My wife had a delicious Cosmopolitan and I had an Americano after dinner. Damn, that was the best cup Ive had in years! Walking in Market Square makes it even nicer! Enjoy! Update, have been back a couple times and had the swordfish both times, very memorable! They had me at succotash...ha!

This is an excellent Italian restaurant whose pasta dishes are crisply al dente and usually have the chicken or seafood over on the side instead of mixed in. The soup offered is wedding soup, typical of Pittsburgh though unknown where I come from. Waitress took our soup/appetizer orders first, then came back later to take our entree orders. In the men's room, the toilet handle is disconnected from the flush mechanism, and the soap dispensers don't work.

This restaurant is clearly very popular and highly-rated. The ambiance is classy but modern. They seem to get lots of customers, so reservations may be recommended. Got the Burrata Salad and Wood-Fired Margherita Pizza, as well as the Spaghetti Pomodoro, which I forgot to take a photo of. The ingredients are very fresh and the dishes are well-executed. The Tiramisu (which doesn't have eggs) was delicious. Since the food is meant to be more fresh and natural tasting, the flavor is on the mild side. But they provide seasoning options on the side, if needed. The waiting staff is all very positive energy, accommodating about food preferences and alternatives, and good at what they do.

This place has been pretty consistent over the few years I've been eating at the restaurant. Service is pretty good, and food comes out quick even if they are busy. Their pasta is always cooked al dente (the way it should be) and their sauces are light and savory. Their stuffed pepper dish is superb, with lots of melted cheese on top. Every time I've been here, I've been sat outside, but the interior has two floors of seating with the bar on the second floor and is relatively small but relaxing.

Used to visit this place 7yrs ago when I would travel to Pittsburgh. Food & service used to be fantastic but I'm not sure what happened. Service review- Sat at the bar Sunday evening there was only 1 couple at the bar and they were already eating. It took a good 5-6mins for the bartender to come over to me even though she saw me sitting there and decided to clean the espresso machine instead. Was told the kitchen closed at 8 so after eating my app's I had to put in both dinner and dessert. When my dinner came out so did my dessert. I mean really..it's panna cotta it's pre made you couldn't just wait. Also about 3-4 other guests tried to come in a little after 8pm and were denied. Place should stay open until 8:30-9pm IMO.. Food review - Stuffed pepper app was fantastic Ordered the burrata which I usually lovee but the texture of this burrata was like cottage cheese on the inside. Very strange! Ordered chicken piccata for my meal and it was such a thick piece of chicken. I'm used to it being pounded thin which threw me off. Also wasn't dredged in any flour, weird. Also had a ton of seasoning on it, also weird. The lemon butter sauce that it came in wasn't that tasty either. Scale of 1-10 i'd give it a 6. I've lived in nyc and Providence ri and have ate at alot of Italian restaurants so I'm no newby. Panna cotta was ok, it was thicker than I've had in the past.

Was craving pizza and decided to give this place a try. There were a lot of great reviews. We lucked out and were able to get in without a reservation. I will say if you are in the area I highly recommend a reservation and for you to give this place a try. The service was fantastic and the pizza was some of the best I have ever had. Everything was so fresh and delicious. It's a little pricey but well worth it.

I loved this spot!! We already can't wait to come back Great food! I took my dad here for dinner because he was spending 1 night in Pittsburgh during a bike ride from Pittsburgh to Maryland. He loves italian food and places with outdoor dining The ambience is nice, the outside seating is nice, with fake greenery blocking some of the downtown view. You truly don't feel like you're downtown. The inside is nice as well, it's not a huge spot so it can get crowded The food was great! My dad loved the ravioli. I loved the pizza. It's definitely authentic and Italian style, very very thin, but I prefer that. My fiancé had the Cacio e Pepe and had chicken added to it (you can pick a protein for $ extra) he also really enjoyed it and practically licked the plate clean! We didn't get any drinks because it was so hot outside, nobody wanted alcohol. But they do have a pretty extensive drink menu, as well as a $25 corkage fee - steep- (but still probably cheaper than buying 3-4 glasses of wine in a restaurant!)

Came here for lunch on Mother's Day and absolutely loved it. Our server was amazing and had the best bubbly personality. Love the seating and layout of this place. My son absolutely loved his pizza, I grabbed a small bite and indeed it was good. I like that there's a separate private seating area upstairs that you can rent out for special occasions. Location was great at the Market square.

A fun little spot to stop on a cold day in market square after visiting all the shops, the food was exquisite. While there is not a lot of room to sit the restaurant offers a second floor with additional space! We will gladly revisit when in the mood for some Italian comfort food!

Stopped for lunch before our annual holiday tradition. We made reservations and were unfortunately seated next to a window on the second floor. I say unfortunately only because the window leaked cold air in the entire time we sat there. My left side was frozen. We started with an app of arancini (rice balls), and they were the best thing we had that day. We then ordered penne vodka which o thought was decent, not quite your normal vodka sauce but okay. Then we shared three pizzas. A Margherita, a spicy meatball and the prosciutto e arugula. The margherita was decent, the prosciutto was the best and surprisingly the spicy meatball was the most bland and least appealing. Our service was decent, the price point for what you get isn't the best. All in all it was an okay experience, nothing that stands out.

First time in Pittsburgh! We were trying to find a place that was outdoors since we are traveling with small dogs. They were so accomodating and sat us in the patio. We ordered the arancini, funghi pasta and cacio e pepe. The pasta could use a bit more salt/seasoning but the arancini was perfect! The service was A++ and they treated our doggies so amazingly!

If I can give this place 0 stars I most definitely would do so! I'm really shocked of how I was treated in this establishment . Well first off the seating in this place is very terrible .. I was seating right in the middle of the floor when there were clearly better seating options. The waiter said she was new but still no excuse of why the service was so terrible. I order a lemon drop that was claimed to be how "full" but as you can see in the photo listed that it's clearly NOT . the waiter stated that the "that's just the sizing of the glass" well that's hilarious!!! $20 half full lemon drop .. classic ... oh and I ordered something that was on the menu just for the manager to come back 20 minutes and say it's no longer in the menu anymore ... classic .. to sum things up this place actually sucks .. food very mediocre.. bland .. I'm not sure if this is actual Italian cuisine or what .. Olive Garden is were you should go not here .

This place was recommended to our group so we decided to give it a try. The pizza was good but a little soggy. The flavor was there but was hoping for a little more "well done" crust. I was excited to try the wedding soup but after tasting it, I wish I would have passed. It needed more flavor. The staff was super friendly but the reason for the 3 stars is the bathroom. I understand it was both men/women that does not bother me at all. It's a small place. What bothered me is you could see the pee from the urinal piling up on the floor and smelled awful. Like literally a pile of pee. I'm sorry it was bad and management should probably check on that.

This was an overall great experience! The calamari and pizza really hit the spot for us and was cooked impeccably. The best part of the experience however was the staff. The bartender was pleasant and helpful. My date was slightly late and the manager and bartender helped me to time our appetizer for just as she walked in. Top notch service we will be back!

Out of all of the Italian restaurants in Pittsburgh, this one is one of the most mediocre. Although the servers were nice, the service was slow and every interaction was rushed. For a not busy night the rushed service was disappointing. For the price of the food, we expected way more than we should have. The only good aspect of the pasta was the noodles, everything else was bellow average. There was such little sauce on the pasta you could barely taste it and the chicken on both pastas was just alright. The mozzarella sticks carried the dinner and even then they were not good enough for the price. It's wild to have such high pricing for the servers to be wearing joggers and t-shirts. Which honestly wouldn't have mattered if the service or food quality was good, however we left disappointed.

14th pizza passport stop and first time here. Arrived right at open in a Sunday. Very nice staff but can feel a bit unwelcoming when there's a look of concern if you didn't make a reservation even though only 3 tables were in use and all but 1 spot at bar was empty. Nevertheless, the margarita pizza came 6 cut with an aggressive fire char on the bottom...which I like but even for me hovered burnt. Sauce and cheese very simple and very low on the basil. Overall a good pie but there were a few more standouts especially in terms of sauce

We got there right when it opened. They gave us a wobbly table by the door, which I didn't like but they said all other tables were for reservations. Food was good except my cavetelli wasn't cooked properly and it took way too long to get our food. Also for these prices, I think bread and butter/oil should have been offered. By the time we finished 2 other tables that were supposedly "reserved" were still empty, so bad planning on whoever did the seating. Also, it was freezing cold, even the bartender and hostess was cold but other lady (I assume a manager) propped the door open making the table by the door infinitely worse. Glad another waitress stepped in and closed it. Oh, our waitress did end up fixing the wobbly table before the food came out. Also, it's a pet peeve of mine when I'm the first one seated & ordered, but other folks that came after us get their food before us, not sure what took so long. I get that different items take different times to cook, but I don't think we had anything the other big table didn't also have.

The food was excellent. The front-of-house was a little less than welcoming though. We got there 5 mins early and they told us (party of 5) to come back at our reservation time. So we did and they still didn't have seating ready for us. Just not an awesome way to start the meal. Once we were seated everything turned around. Great server and excellent food. Definitely recommend. I should caveat that we were there Christmas Eve so everyone probably wanted to be elsewhere, except for us. Cannot beat the location that time of year though.

I came to try a new Italian restaurant and wasn't pleased personally. I ordered the Cavatelli Salsiccia but received the Pappardelle Salsiccia instead (I knew something was off but didn't know the proper name). It was very bland, only really tasting like tomato. Maybe other items are yummy but not this one. They also asked my friend how she wanted her salmon cooked. When we gave the waitress a look of confusion, she looked annoyed and asked if we wanted it rare, medium rare or well done. Never heard someone ask for a rare or medium rare salmon

Cute, rustic two story Italian restaurant in market square. There is a bar on both floors. It is very small we had a party of six and it was hard for them to fit us all. I suggest making reservations ahead of time. Food was 10/10. I highly recommend a pasta or pizza dish. The best appetizer is the fried zucchini. The service was 6/10. A few of our orders were messed up and it took long to correct. But I think it might have been the kitchens fault because our waitress was lovely. I would come back!

I was excited to try this place , it's very small and tight in the Inside. Should've waited for outdoor seating ! Staff was rude , manager was accommodating, she seemed overwhelmed which I can understand because it was busy on a weekday, but still. , food was a bit mediocre, there's better Italian food in Pittsburgh. I give the food 6/10 - service 2/10

Saturday noon lunch. Two people. Not busy at first, good time to go! What a boring post this is going to be because we both had the eggplant EGGPLANT PARM FANATICS: Felt compelled to post; those of us who like eggplant parm are particular creatures this is just done well! yeah! so good Perfect thickness without being paper thin yet is still hardy but not thick and rubbery; breaded lightly and layered with fresh basil and some parmigiano cheese; not covered in melted mozz like American restaurants... am I going to get in trouble for that? truth be told the only thing missing would've been a nice little side of pasta or a piece of bread because if you're truly Italian you like to make a little eggplant sammich for lunch! We had the artichokes as an appetizer which I thought were delicious ... oh the sun-dried tomato pesto! but four little quarters not worth $17. I know they're like $4 each in the grocery store but still, come on. Total bill: Glass of wine, one cup of coffee with a shot of Bailey's, artichoke appetizer, two eggplant entrées with tip $130 Too steep for lunch in my opinion but it was a nice holiday treat? Then parking was another $15! not their control just a warning!

This was an absolutely amazing experience! The service was fantastic- they brought family level of engagement with excellent culinary details. Love the pizza - takes you straight to Italy! I recommend the Ravioli with meatballs!!!

Best word to describe the service: Excellent. Best word to describe the atmosphere: Decent. Best word to describe the food: Mediocre. We made reservations here for a Saturday night. The table was ready to go, and our server was Johnny on the spot -- from the beginning to the end. Atmosphere here is darkish, which is a good thing. Napkins are linen, and the table is clutch. My problem is the communal seating. We heard all about our neighbors' issues, and they heard about ours. I get this in NYC, but Pittsburgh? This place is supposed to be the smallest large city in the country! The food here was served lukewarm, which was not a deal-breaker in itself. Except it was also bland. Perhaps it's a Pittsburgh thing, but I tasted nary a hint of garlic or basil in the tomato sauce. The eggplant was nicely tender and fried crispy; the pasta was al dente. Because these folks know how to cook, they get three stars. But their ability to add Italian flavor isn't exactly on the expert scale. Bottom line: If service is your thing, this is your place. If atmosphere is your thing (privacy notwithstanding), you might enjoy it here. If you're looking for really good Italian food that tastes as good as it looks, go elsewhere.

We found Pizzaiolo Primo while staying in a hotel downtown during a visit with our daughter in college. The food and drinks were so good we went back for a lunch and a dinner before walking to Steelers Game. The food and the drinks have been consistent.. Highly recommend!

I loved this restaurant experience! The service was amazing! The pasta was also great and very filling. We also enjoyed the wine selection.

Made reservations for 10 ppl 2 weeks ago, for my 50th birthday dinner. Confirmed yesterday, on the phone for 9 possibly 8 at 6:45pm tonight. Now I've been there before, and loved it hence why I picked them and centrally located. One friend had a drink at the bar before the we all arrived on time. I assume the manager ( polka dot) shirt told me and that friend, she was going to take care of us. Great! Well we sat for almost 25 minutes before I got up and asked for service. Mind you, prior to that my friend at the bar was told there was a mix up and another large party was coming in and they had to make quick adjustments. Umm ok, thought it was weird that she told her that but ok. So that party arrived and they quickly served them with everything and totally forgot about us. Finally we met our waitress Stephanie who was delightful but she was the only person working inside and a few table outside. She was working so hard, and the others literally made no effort or attempt to pay us any attention. They stood around at the front near the bar, or just chatting with themselves, while we needed refills, salt, straws, clean plates, and fresh water. One employee must have asked me 4 times if we needed the drink menus or if he could use for others. The food although delicious, came out at different times, and it really wasn't relaxing because we needed to constantly try to get something or someone's attention. It's only Monday so I sure hope the rest of the week goes better for patrons. Not sure if I'll be back definitely not for a party though. Too much work. I do have to thank Stephanie though.

Stopped by for a drink at the bar (they have two: one at the bottom when you walk in and one upstairs, which is where we sat). Not sure if there's an elevator? (FYI: They also have really great outdoor seating in the summer too.) The dirty martini was exceptional, perfectly balanced with the biggest Spanish olives I've ever seen. The atmosphere was cozy, with low lighting and comfortable seating. The bartender was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, providing excellent service and engaging conversation. I'll definitely be back!

Awesome Food and service was over the top. Highly recommended. Do not pass the great place up

I loved eating here with my family and dog. The restaurant is in a great spot on Market Square, and we could sit outside, which was nice. The service was excellent; our waitress talked to the chef about my dietary needs. The food was really good, especially the caprese appetizer. The only thing I wished for was more choices on the menu. They only had chicken, branzino, and salmon, and no beef or pork. Nonetheless, it's a great place to eat in downtown Pittsburgh.

One of the best spots for fresh pasta. Last time I was here I had it, but this time I had their penne vodka and it is a 10/10. My friend wanted gnocchi with white sauce & they accommodated it for her. I love the atmosphere as well - very nice comfortable lighting and seating options. I love the upstairs as well - there is a large bar up there to grab a drink before dinner!

By far my favorite italian spot downtown. Excellent espresso martinis and a great happy hour menu! The service was excellent and the vodka sauce was delicious. Chill vibes and outdoor seating available.

Nice location. Wait staff is very nice. We started off great with the arancini. Felt for pasta: Chicken parm could have had more flavor and salt. Ravioli caprese could have had fresh mozzarella cheese, basil, and grape tomatoes but was just doused in a basic marinara and ricotta was not flavored in filling.

Food was good but their hostess said all their tables were taken. We sat at their small bar to eat and all the "reserved" tables behind us were never filled. Very strange for such a small place. Food was very good though! Bartender/server was also great!

Came here after work for a glass of wine and to order food to go. I sat at the bar upstairs and had a Sauvignon Blanc while I waited. Ordered the meatball appetizer and pomodoro spaghetti go. Once I received my food I headed out. The very nice bartender at the upstairs bar chased me down because I forgot my card after I paid... wish I remembered his name to thank him. Usually I check my orders for everything. I got home after a long day of work to discover my spaghetti pomodoro was missing.... I called them to let them know that half of my order is missing. Of course, they didn't believe me and had to double check. They advised it was still sitting in the kitchen window. They smugly advised I could come back and get it or receive a refund. I opted for the refund... The meatballs were good at least... but I won't be coming back to this location. I would have given one star, but since the bartender chased me down to return my card I will give two.

My friend and I stopped in before heading to a concert at PPG arena. We split the meatball app, a Caesar salad, and a pizza. Everything was good, but for some reason the Caesar was the real winner! Who knew a salad could be so delicious?! Actually- the REAL winner was our server. I can't remember her name, but she was SO wonderful!! Primo is very small, so if you're going on a weekend you better make a reservation. Also, if you are claustrophobic or don't do well with crowds, this isn't the place for you. You will be crammed.

Went to Pittsburgh for baseball and this place was around the corner from our hotel. Food was amazing. Brussel sprout appetizer was one of the best I have ever eaten. Wife had a pasta the was excellent, I even tried some, perfect pasta, perfect sauce. I had a pizza, as I usually do, excellent. Service was perfect. Clearly this wait staff was trained in the details of white table cloth service. Ambiance was good, we sat outside, which we like to do, the area on the square was very nice

I came here several years ago and remember the pizza being amazing. Tonight we had the fried calamari appetizer (which was a huge portion!), the gnocchi, and the linguine. Everything was delicious. The bartender was our server and she was delightful. I also just love the classic, elegant vibe of the restaurant.

I came here for dinner with my boyfriend for the first time after seeing they had prosciutto pizza on their menu. It was alright. Their décor/vibe is very cute I will say, but I think they could've done without a couple tables because some of the people looked pretty smooshed. The wait staff was very nice which is always a big plus. I got a glass of sauvignon and it was a little too chilled for my taste (but that's just me being a wine snob lol!) The pizza wasn't the most flavorful prosciutto pizza ever unfortunately. It definitely could've used some balsamic or some type of sauce/oil drizzled on top. The cheese on the pizza was my favorite thing. The dough was pretty good too; just not a flavorful pizza unfortunately.

Tried this recently for the first time and had a great experience! We had a 5:15pm reservation and we're seated quickly upstairs. We were the only ones there when we arrived but it filled up quickly! We had the fried mozzarella as an appetizer which was very fresh and flavorful. Everyone in my group has a pasta dish for their main course and we all enjoyed them! Not all of the dishes come with homemade pasta but you can upgrade any dish to homemade gnocchi or a few types of noodles. There were also lots of pizza options which I would love to try! Our service was very friendly as well! The service was fairly quick given that the sauces are made to order.

This is one of my go-to restaurants downtown when I'm craving some ambiance and a brick oven pizza. It's a great date night spot but also a good choice to bring family and friends as long you make a reservation. The food is always fantastic including the pizza, pasta and salads. I most often walk right in and sit at the upstairs bar, which usually has some open seats. Last week when I was there the service was pretty subpar for only having a few people at the bar. Then again, I know the bartenders were pulling double-duty serving the customers at tables upstairs. I made eye contact with 1-2 bartenders several times before we were greeted and approached about 15 minutes later. It was a busy night so I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. The Bianca pizza was melt in your mouth good, with the perfect brick oven char and fresh, salty prosciutto. It was worth the wait. We also love their aperol spritz here. Not everyone can get it right but these are some of the best in town. Despite the slow service you may receive, I will always recommend this spot to anyone craving good Italian & atmosphere downtown.

I have always had their pizza at Pizzaiolo since it's my favorite pizza in the city. Last night, I changed it up and ordered the Linguini Florentina. The shrimp was fresh and delicious with the lemon, white wine, butter, and garlic sauce. The fresh spinach and lemon zest really sets this dish above any competitors! I began my meal with the Misticanza salad which was huge for a starter. It came with mixed greens, parmigiano and a red wine vinaigrette. I always sit at the bar since I dine alone and the service is always so friendly with a small but good craft beer selection. Last night the first floor bar was full so I was directed upstairs. I had never been upstairs before and the service again was excellent! I really love this place and need to try a few more of their dishes. If the pizza and linguini are any indication, I know whatever I choose will be excellent!

Don't order salmon, the asparagus was raw and the sauce tasted bad..... the salmon was ok :/

Sept 15, 2024 One star, because I could not leave a cero star. We went for dinner and we were a party of 5 adults. It was 5:10pm on a Sunday. The restaurant was not full and we told they were booked. REALLY! We were visiting Pittsburg and the lack of service of this place and entitlement of the servers both women was atrocious. Apparently you have to be of certain way to get access to this place.

We were sat promptly for our reservation and things went south after that. It does have a VERY relaxed, loud atmosphere with somewhat crowded seating. Our waitress took our drink orders and they were tasty. About 15 minutes later she took our appetizer rose and brought our drinks. Luckily we were in good company. Another 15 minutes and she took our food order. We were concerned because there was a lady bringing up the food and her hair was in at least one dish every time. Another 20 minutes goes by and I see our waitress snatch a trey from her that looked like our meals and put them behind the wall. 10 more minutes and our apps come out (fried zucchini, very good, and fried mozzarella, not so good). 1 minute later she comes from behind the wall with our, now cold, meals. The meals were underwhelming to offensive. The young ladies got the 4 cheese pizza not realizing one of those was the very pungent Gorgonzola. The only thing missing from the lump crab pasta was the crab. With all the great places to eat in Pittsburgh, we will not be back.

We stopped in for lunch and had an Awesome experience. I would strongly suggest making reservations, as the restaurant is small and intimate. Our service was very attentive. The pizza, salad, and dessert were all excellent. If you get the chance, make sure you stop! They have a few locations.

Pizza was excellent, e atmosphere is great and we loved the service. I had a sausage pizza not my usual but it was delicious.

All of us really enjoyed the food and service at Pizzaiolo Primo. I can't believe it's been there for ages & we'd never tried it. We'll definitely return. The menu isn't huge, but there are a lot of great options. Very tight space (a lot like NYC dining) but it's small, so that's understandable and I didn't feel like I was sitting at the table next to us.

Visiting from California. Great Italian food! Nice ambiance great customers service. Had a glass of Rose. Very smooth. Rigatoni with meat balls... omg!!! To die for also try spicy salami pizza.

I will say the food was pretty good. I really liked the lower level atmosphere with the open and outside seating. The meatball appetizer was a good portion and the sauce was very nice and balanced. The fried artichokes were ok The chicken parm was good The Alfredo was excellent I will say that for me and this is just me the pasta was very under cooked. But I like a really over cooked pasta. I thought this was still crunchy to chew. The pescatore special was only ok. It was short in sauce although the seafood was cooked very well I would say that you will have a good meal but maybe the staff is a bit overwhelmed.