Editor Pick
Il Pizzaiolo
- April 18, 2006
- Rated 4 of 5 by
justin121883 from New Haven, Connecticut
Tired of the same old Americanized Italian fare? Il Pizzaiolo, located in one of Pittsburgh's southern suburbs, offers a taste of pure, unadulterated Neapolitan cuisine in a cozy storefront setting on Mt. Lebanon's main drag. The light, fresh brick-oven pizza will reveal the inadequacy of every pizza you've eaten in the last 10 years. The recipes are all inspired by the owners' families, honest-to-god Neapolitans; the ingredients are always flavorful and fresh. Though the pizza is clearly the centerpiece of the menu, Il Pizzaiolo's creative pastas and sandwiches offer delicious alternatives (and in deceptively huge portions--you might want to share). Coupled with an extensive wine list, great salads, and beautiful courtyard seating out back, Il Pizzaiolo is the perfect summer spot for lunch or dinner. Which is why you will need to arrive early: when the weather is pleasant, the wait will grow long. Luckily, "Uptown" Mt. Lebanon is a great place for a stroll. It's a 10- to 15-minute drive from Downtown Pittsburgh.
From journal Pittsburgh: Europe Meets Midwest