Mercurio's Shadyside

Now a favorite place to eat in Pittsburgh Shadyside. The wait was not bad, only about 30 minutes. Comfortable seating for a table of five. Certainly here for the pizza. Had high expectations based on recommendations and happy to say it did not disappoint! Bottle of wine did push the bill a little higher than just pizza, but was not disappointed. Pizza was appropriately sized for two people or an ambitious one. There were so many potions so had to try several different. The crust on the pizza was one of best ever had. Flavor was spot on and paired well with the many choices of toppings we choose. Still saved room for Gelato, very happy with choice!

Very delicious pizza! We ordered the Pizza de Re and a panini for me and my boyfriend, with bruschetta as a starter. The bruschetta was nicely balanced with a pleasant sourness and very fresh tomatoes. The server was friendly and recommended adding burrata to the pizza — a great suggestion that really elevated the dish. Would definitely come back!

My favorite Neapolitan pizza in PGH! Great spot to enjoy good food, wine, and gelato with friends and family! Never disappointed whether dining in or taking out They sometimes have a pizza with pistachios—yumm! Such a great seasonal item on the menu I got to try Staff and pizza bakers are super friendly! It’s so beautiful to see them work as a family!

Best pizza crust evah! Generous toppings and crew that is proud of what they serve. Visiting from Cambridge (Boston) and will definitely recommend to anyone I know who would be going to Pittsburgh. Bonus, gelato and sorbet options for dessert

OMG SO GOOD. Run to this place don't walk. Server was awesome and recommend the Margherita pizza, which we got, didn't disappoint. Homemade sauce and mozzarella on it cooked in a woodfire dome. Will be back.

So good! I went to lunch here on a Friday with about a 10 minute wait which was totally fine because it gave a little time to walk around at other cute shops that were around! Small dining space but layed out well and our food was ready very quickly. Pizza was amazing with very good quality ingredients. I got the pistachio and mortadella white pizza. I also got the salted caramel and death by chocolate and I preferred the chocolate but both were still really good. Will definitely be back again.

Good pizza 🍕. We had the Lasagna, Margherita with prosciutto, Margherita, and Fungi. They were all quite good! We will return. Too full to try the gelato but it looks good!

I got a steak and arugula pizza and it was phenomenal! The caprese salad was delicious as well. I couldn't find my specific pizza listed online, but it was on the menu at the restaurant in shadyside. This place does get very busy inside, and thus can be difficult to navigate. The outdoor seating and atmosphere looked very pleasant, though.

I've gotten pizzas to go from here a few times, but yesterday my girlfriend and I went here for an early Sunday dinner. We were greeted by an extremely kind host who allowed us to choose whichever seat we wanted outside that was open. Our server came out promptly after that and was continuously attentive and kind throughout our experience. We split the burrata/arugula appetizer and a Margherita pizza entree, both of which were excellent. We decided it was so good we put in an order for another margherita pizza to go, it came out super quickly, but it turns out they made ours with a different type of mozzarella. The kitchen let us keep that pizza for free (still very delicious) and then they remade ours with the buffalo mozzarella that we had initially asked for. The corrected pizza was cooked and boxed before we even finished our pistachio gelato that was also excellent. Overall I had an incredible experience here that exceeded my expectations for a very reasonable price!

This place is legit. I went with husband and my mom. My mom is 100% Italian and grew up with grandparents who made pizza just like this, according to her. We shared two pizzas. The red one had eggplant on it and the sauce was more like crushed tomatoes, which my mom loved. The white pizza had ham on it and the cheeses were so flavorful. The crust on both was perfection! My mom also had some homemade gelato that she also loved. I'd definitely recommend a stop in at this place if you're looking for a good true Italian style wood fired pizza. It's super causal inside so you can just stop in as is.

As someone who grew up on pizza in the New York/New Jersey area, I don't typically try too many other pizzas around the US, but as this one came highly recommended, we gave it a shot. We went after 7 on a Monday night, and even then there was over a 30 minute wait, which immediately speaks volumes to how regarded Mercurios is in the area. We got two personal pies: a white and a red. The white was unfortunately, disappointing. While there was some good flavors to it, unfortunately white in this case just means the absence of sauce, and that empty space isn't filled with anything else. This results in patches of cheese and toppings, and other large spaces unoccupied by anything other than the dough. The red was the same, if the voids were filled with sauce. This leads to a much fuller pie and flavor. We finished our meal with a gelato which was exceptional and could stand on its own in a shop dedicated just to that. Overall, if you call the white pie a mulligan, it was a great experience and one of the best pizzas in the area. But the white pizza really is one of the worst I've had, so stay away from that and you'll have a good time.

O.k., so it was time to try the gelato today. There are so many flavors that it was a difficult decision. I went with the tiramisu and mocha chip. They automatically place it in a pint container where they combine both of them side by side. I thought that they would be one of top of the other, which I have seen done in the past. They tasted really wonderful. I don't think that the tiramisu flavor actually tasted like tiramisu, but it was still good. The flavors tasted like nice soft ice cream and not really gelato. I had an iced cappuccino that tasted bitter and very burnt and off putting. I didn't like the coffee, so I politely asked if I could have a macchiato. It was a very small cup of very bitter and burnt tasting coffee. I am not going to get a coffee there again, but just go for the gelato. The service there is really great and super friendly. It is a nice pleasant atmosphere. I recommend getting the gelato, but I can't recommend the coffee, or pizza.

Incredible Wood Fired Pizza for a Pittsburgh Mini Trip! I stopped here for lunch with my sister to try her favorite Shadyside pizza restaurant. I came for the pizza and left full from a whole pie and waffle cone gelato. I ordered the Margherita Con Bufala with a Diet Coke and finished off my meal with Mango gelato in a waffle cone. Margherita Con Bufala This pizza is the one to get. If you're feeling indecisive or just prefer something simple. This is a safe bet for a stellar pie. According to their menu, this has won awards and my tastebuds agree. The pizza is perfectly thin with an airy springy crust. The San Marzano tomato sauce is sweet and delicious topped with the perfect ratio of Buffalo mozzarella. As others have reviewed, the oil and moisture from tomatoes can "pool" on top of the pie but this is what is expected with fresh ingredients and olive oil drizzle. I happily sopped mine up with the crust. If you're looking for a thick or crunchy crust, this may not be for you. Gelato The mango gelato was refreshing and much creamier than I expected. It's the closest I've had to authentic Italian gelato since visiting Italy two summers ago. Refills for drinks were offered promptly and service was kind and attentive. There was no rush to leave. It's the type of place that leaves you wanting to come back for more in both food and atmosphere. I'm not in Pittsburgh often but when I do come back, this will be on my list. If you're undecided on lunch or dinner for casual, family or even date night occasion, this is an easy yes to impress.

I had seen this place on yelp and I just knew it was gonna be good. I was right. The gluten free crust is also clearly homemade and probably the best gf crust I have had. If you want an Italian wood fire pizza experience this is the place for you. They also have gelato which is so so good! They don't do samples though. There is usually a wait as it gets close to dinner time but definitely worth it. Staff are friendly. Plenty of seating inside.

Don't know what took me so long to try Mercurios pizza! Delicious Neapolitan style pies. Their burrata was amazing and super filling, it came with tomatoes and bread. The Olive pizza was outstanding! Have to finish dinner there with their gelato! Can't go wrong with any flavor

Fantastic Neapolitan style pizza. The perfect dough! Good service and size, great area. Will be back when we're in Pittsburgh again. The Diavola pizza is one of our all time favorites now.

Really disappointing experience at Mercurio's after hearing this was the place to go for pizza in the Shadyside area. We were sat at a table by the oven which we thought was going to be nice, until they had exhaust heat blowing at us the entire time. Our server seemed nice enough at first, but unfortunately for us, she had a table of her friends that was there at the time and she neglected us and every other table during our meal. Truly a disappointing experience. But to the food, pizzas were sliced large, and light on toppings. Not bad, but also nothing worth going back for. The gelato bar looked good, but after our disappointing experience, we decided to go elsewhere for dessert.

I got the Pizza Del Re for takeout. It was good (4/5) but not what I was expecting. The crust wasn't crunchy like most thin crusts, but it was still good and felt very light, which I liked. The mushrooms were great too! The service was ok (3/5). I placed the take out order for 7:15 a few hours ahead and got there around 7:20. It was ready around 7:30 but already a little cool when I started to eat it around 7:35. I will definitely try to eat at the restaurant sometime, but it was super packed when I went to pick up the pizza. They had a 1.5 hour wait and a big line for their gelato.

Went on a thursday night, got seated quick but took quite a bit of time for the food to come out. Pizza was good, will have to use knife to cut ur slices. Big menu for pizza so even tho these two flavors were just p good im sure they have more gems hidden there. Really nice vibes for a date place and they also have gelato and cool dessert options

Mercurio's is a neighborhood and pittsburgh classic! Excellent, fresh ingredients and delicious offerings. We got a house salad and the prosciutto and burrata to share. Both were good! Nothing special but very fresh. The pizzas are really where Mercurio's shines. We got the Diavola and the Lasagna and both were great. Brick oven pizza with incredible crust and fresh, high quality toppings. Very basic service, but kind. We arrived at 5:45ish on Friday night and got one of the last available tables but we were shoved in a corner with almost no exit out of it. No emergency egress. The spacing in the restaurant is not great. Not handicap accessible inside. Especially not the bathroom.

Nestled in shadyside, a small but busy restaurants has most authentic, Italian pizzas in Pittsburgh. Their pizza dough/crust mimics Italy to a T. Their food is very fresh, clean, and delicious. Their menu has a great list to choose from, so enjoy! They also have over 20 amazing gelato flavors to choose from. The only downside is that you can't sample the gelato. They also have gluten free dough! The service is amazing. All of the servers are really kind and helpful. The food also comes out relatively quickly! Definitely try this place!!

Great food. Got the house pizza and house salad. Not too heavy at all. Enough to share between two people. Casual vibe. Will come again.

Been coming for years and usually really enjoy the pizza. I always get the Marinara bc it's one of my favorites and can only get in a few good Neapolitan Pizzerias. It is basically just sauce, garlic, oil and oregano (no cheese). The garlic should be sliced razor thin so it cooks down. Today it just huge pieces of garlic and huge lumps of pressed or crushed garlic. I mistakenly took a bite of it and it was overwhelming. Ruined the whole pizza for me.. And the other ongoing problem is there time window for pick up. It's never close, they tell you 40 minutes and it's 1 hr plus. I would expect after all these years, you could get a little better at giving more accurate times. Especially because this style of pizza should be prepared and cooked under5 minutes.. I have only commented a couple times ever in my life but felt like I had to say something. They are better than this!

Mercurio's is a Walnut street staple! As someone who eats gluten free, I'm grateful they have amazing homemade gluten free pizza. I believe they have a separate oven for GF (although still risk of cross contamination from dough tossing for folks with Celiac). The restaurant has a small footprint, so tables are close together. The service is kind and efficient. In addition to pizza, they have beer/wine and gelato!

Really awesome pies! Thin, but that's what I like and that's their cooking style. Awesome pizza. Delicious toppings, their sausage is SO good. Just a really traditional Italian style pie that you are sure to love The employees are also very kind and friendly.

I've been to the Fox chapel location a few times. First time here. The smoked mozzarella margherita pie was delicious, and I enjoyed the gelato as always. I enjoyed the mom and pop vibe of the Fox chapel location a bit more though. Fox chapel was eager to let you sample the gelatos before buying whereas this location had a sign against it. Staff very friendly but they told me if I wanted gelato before my check then go to counter to order. My table was then taken and replaced so I had to eat outside in the cold and pay at the counter. It was more cramped for space here and felt like you were being rushed out to turn the tables around...which I understand to an extent. But for that reason I'll stick to fox chapel

My favorite pizza....by far, without a doubt! Authentic napoleon style pizza in a brick oven. So delicious! And their gelato is to die for! We can't go there without getting both! My only critique would be that they should have covers for the gelato as all legit gelato places do in Italy.

Walked by this place in Shadyside after dinner and decided to try it out. They had a decadent chocolate gelato and solid vanilla with chocolate chips. Very delicious!

Got some takeout and on the way to the register to order is the selection of gelato which means I definitely got dessert before dinner. The gelato is good and they price by the weight of it. The pizza has a very thin, soft crust and a delicious sauce. This was my second attempt at eating here and it's always packed!

Place can get pretty packed around dinner time so wait times are a bit longer. There is a separate wait for gelato if you dine in. There are a variety of flavors that you can try from and is priced by weight.

This pizza is top notch. Quality ingredients = a quality pie. Took the family here and everyone loved it. One of the best pizzas in Pittsburgh, prove me wrong.

I visited Shadyside because my sister recently moved there for residency! The food is just amazing, I have been on the hunt for a good napoleon style pizza and this checked off every box. No pics of the food unfortunately but we got the Fungi and Four Cheese. The service and ambiance was also amazing! I felt so lucky to go here during my short visit to Shadyside. Hats off to all workers here!

My favorite pizza place. The pizza is so good and much better made with the freshest ingredients because I can eat an entire one without feeling bloated. The restaurant is a little small so I recommend visiting during lunch in a weekday. The pizzas come in one size, about a medium but they are so worth it. Service is fast, and very kind. And they have gelato for dessert!

I love the pizza here! The place is a little small and I don't believe they take reservations which is hard. My friend and I love the Pizza Del Ray. The gelato is also delicious. It's not the best pizza in the city but is definitley a spot to check out.

Absolutely excellent pizza! We ordered the burrata salad and the margherita pizza. They were both really very good! The sauce on the pizza was to die for. Great service. Nice area!

Really excellent Neapolitan pizza in a homey space. Everything on their menu is amazing, but my absolute favorite thing on their menu is the Bianca. They add tomato slices and so much garlic and it's just such a good combination with the chewy thin dough. The pizzas are always fast to come out after you order so there's never too long of a wait once you're seated, but getting seated does often take a while since the space is pretty small and it's a really popular spot. Don't miss out on their gelato either -- there are always so many fun flavors and you can get multiple in a single cup to try more flavors. It's the perfect sweet treat to end off the meal!

Amazing traditional pizza. Very similar to traditional Italian you find in Italy, personal size and delicious fluffy crust. The Pistachio White sauce pizza was amazing. Such an interesting blend of flavors that really works, pistachio pieces, fresh mozzarella and burrata, and ham. The house pizza came with a big pile of arugula and a couple thin sliced pieces of prosciutto. Under it all, it tasted like a regular tomato sauce pizza. Like other reviews, it is busy and small, but the food is worth it.

I had this on a trip to Pittsburgh a while back and I've been craving it ever since. I ate at several restaurants during my several trips to the city, but this authentic Italian pizza restaurant takes the cake, or should I say the pizza, for being my favorite restaurant in Pittsburgh. the service was good, the food was the best, and the restaurant had an nice rustic aesthetic. If your going to Pittsburgh or live there, you MUST try this pizza :)

My wife and I were in Pittsburgh visiting our son, and saw this place in Yelp. It sounded really good, so we headed over. It was busy! When told we would be texted in about 45 minutes for our table, we decided to head down the street for a drink while we waited. After about 40 minutes, we headed back to check on our place in line. They apparently wrote our phone number down wrong, so we didn't get our text. But, they got us seated right away. Eh, those things can happen. An honest mistake. Then we got our drinks (one of the best Negroni's I ever had), and we waited, and waited. I could be patient to a degree, because the place was packed. We were pretty hungry. Then the pizzas came. A white truffle pizza and the Diavola with red sauce. Both out of this world. Some of the best pizza I've ever had. Totally worth the wait. We mentioned our experience to our server, who passed it on to the manager. They took good care of us. Overall, a tremendous experience at a spectacular and cozy restaurant.

Started my Pittsburgh foodie adventures in this adorable little sit-down pizza restaurant in Shadyside! We tried the Pizza Del Re (white pizza) and Pizza Della Casa (red pizza), and both lived up to the hype! Pizza Del Re: - White pizza with mozzarella, truffle spread, & prosciutto (it comes with mushrooms too, but we got it without because my boyfriend doesn't like mushrooms) - A super rich truffle taste that was so yummy - Loved the thin crust, but there were parts that tasted a little too burnt Pizza Della Casa: - Red tomato sauce pizza with mozzarella, grape tomatoes, arugula, prosciutto, & parmigiano - I love the combination of prosciutto & arugula and it was a plus that the arugula tasted so fresh & wasn't bitter - I personally prefer red sauce over white sauce, so I liked this pizza a little bit more To top off your meal here, make sure to get their gelato for dessert! I got a small size with 2 flavors -- tiramisu and hazelnut. Both flavors were super rich and yummy and definitely satisfied my sweet tooth.

The pizza was delicious! As a someone who does not fancy pizza often, this was pretty good. The service was friendly and fast, I would definitely come again to try different flavors/dishes.

Mercurio's is in every way perfect. That's really all there is to say. I have always loved the Diavola pizza, but on my most recent visit, I was surprised to find a pistacchio & mortadella pizza on the menu (and a few other new ones) and it's so good it'll make you want to cry. Yes, THAT GOOD. (The other pic is of my husband's salsiccia & funghi pizza.)

We had never heard of Mercurio's. The margarita pizza con Buffalo was delicious and the gelato was awesome. Cassidy was great too!

The food here is great. Amazing really. The wait was 45 minutes both times I came by. They do not take reservations nor can they add you to a wait list. I ended up eating my pizza outside on a bench ;(

We had caprese (my friend loves it so much but so so for me) as appetizer, and tried Pizza Del Re and Pizza Della Casa, the pizza dough is thin crust and kind of chewy and elastic but not so crunchy, while the combination of sauce and topping is fantastic. Never forget to enjoy their signature gelato before leaving, I chose the chocolate by death and tiramisu in a small cup. Definitely the best of all!

Love Mercurio's! The pizza is delicious and the service is friendly. Located on Walnut street in Shadyside, is the perfect place to stop in for lunch when out shopping. And don't skip the dessert! The Nutella pizza is a must try item, but the gelato is what they're known for. It's the perfect treat in a hot summer day (or anytime really).

Mercurio's is great! Their pizza is delicious! Very thin crust which I love but it can get a little soggy. I believe you can ask for the pizza to be "well done" so it can be crispier. Their gelato is also a must after dinner!

Wow gluten free people should run here. Best crust hands down. Negative side is that it's an additional $4.50 for this crust (what the heck?) Had the capricciosa and the olives were on point.

In town for business and was craving pizza. Based on the reviews, decided to give this place a shot for some carry out. The price/value was reasonable. Unfortunately, the quality left a lot to be desired. I ordered the Capricciosa. The toppings were good, although somehow some were cold. Personally not a fan of the fact that nothing is chopped up. The crust was soggy, had to eat it with a fork/knife which wasn't provided. Pizza wasn't even remotely sliced property. Overall, very disappointing.

My husband and I were looking for something a bit different, so we thought we'd try Mercurio's. We'd heard that the place is small and can get quite crowded, so we went during a less busy time. The Capricciosa pizza was good, however this place (at least the Shady side location) is better known for their gelatos. And what gelatos they are!. I tried the Black Forest and it was outstanding! I'm a type-1 diabetic who's blessed/cursed with a sweet tooth, so as I used to say in my old reviews, pump that insulin Susan, pump!

Service was great. Very accommodating. Answered our questions. Food came promptly. We even stopped back later for gelato which was also great. For all the restaurants on this block, for dinner at least you don't want to eat at most of them. Mercurio's should be your exception. All that being said, center of the pizza could be a little less limp.

This place is consistently amazing every time we go! Living in Cleveland now I still go out of my way to stop and eat there each time I am in town in Pittsburgh! The most authentic Neapolitan pizza I have gotten in the US!

The pizza was so good. Crust was well done, tomatoes were savory, and the fresh basil really made the flavor come together.

Perfect very thin pizza and gelato on the corner in Shadyside. Public parking right down the street. Excellent service. If you're thinking of Italy and want a pizza just like Rome, this is the place to come!

Nice little pizza joint located in Shadyside! The service is great. Didn't have room for gelato but will definitely be back!

despite being someone who normally dislikes pizzas (especially from pizza chains) i love love love mercurio's pizzas! they taste amazing, have plenty of toppings, and aren't too salty or oily. popular for a reason! love the interior too, very cute (the gelato bar is a plus)

We loved our pizza - nice crust, savory sauce and earthy toppings. A bonus - they also serve delicious gelato! Buy a couple of pints while you're there for home.