Alfabeto

4.5

728 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Nov 26, 2024

11:00 PM

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Authentic Northern Italian restaurant, by international Executive Chef Maurizio Esposito.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(412) 435-1111
Website
http://www.cucinaalfabeto.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Maurizio Esposito

Location
40 W North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Neighborhood
Northside
Cross street
Reddour Street
Parking details
Some permit parking on side streets. Parking on W North Avenue.
Public transit
13, 15, 16, 17, 54 Bus Lines
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 728 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Pittsburgh / Western PA
Healthy
Pittsburgh
Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Alfabeto delights diners with its "exceptional cuisine" and "unique atmosphere," merging a charming bookstore with a delightful dining experience. Guests rave about the "outstanding food" and "excellent service," highlighting dishes like veal parmesan and pumpkin ravioli. The restaurant promises a "fantastic" culinary journey worth revisiting.

728 Reviews

D
Denise
Pittsburgh
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Apps and main dishes were outstanding. Skip dessert. Live music was great. Can’t wait to return
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Lon
Pittsburgh
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a dining experience! My wife had the gnocchi (absolutely amazing) and I had the mushroom risotto. The best I ever had!! So I would suggest run to this restaurant you will be not disappointed! Everyone was fabulous Chef congratulations.
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Sandy
Pittsburgh
33 reviews
vip
3.0
33 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food was fantastic but a little overpriced. Timing of service was good. Our server was on the abrupt side. One of the diners was “appetizer shamed” into ordering a salad with their meal.
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Marie-Louise
Pittsburgh
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Although the cost of the meal was on a par with most restaurants of its caliber in Pittsburgh, we know of none of those that also offers live jazz to accompany such an elevated dining experience. Food, service and ambience were all delightful.
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Nancy
Seattle
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another exceptional dining experience ! Love the new menu items and always a friendly, local vibe going on. I enjoyed the red snapper with parsnips simply exquisite! Dessert was the chocolate mouse with vanilla bean ice cream and house made brittle a treat to share with a new friend!
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diane
Pittsburgh
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Last night we tried the handmade pasta with eggplant. It was extraordinary!
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William
Pittsburgh
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, excellent service and a beautiful space. A dining trifecta!
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mark
Pittsburgh
60 reviews
vip
4.0
60 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nicely remodeled. Good service. Prices on the higher end but my veal shank ( osso bucco) was a nice size portion served with natural juice and a small piece of polenta but would of liked a veg and starch with it with out ordering as a side. My wife had gnocchi which wasn’t impressive. We will try it again especially during a jazz night
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Andrea
Alabama
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful meal. Server was wonderful. We will be back
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Kelly
Pittsburgh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
food was excellent...I can't believe more people don't eat here!
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FAQs

Alfabeto offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (412) 435-1111.

Alfabeto is rated 4.5 stars by 728 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 26, 2024

11:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

40 W North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Additional information

Cross street
Reddour Street
Neighborhood
Northside
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Some permit parking on side streets. Parking on W North Avenue.
Public transit
13, 15, 16, 17, 54 Bus Lines
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Maurizio Esposito
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.cucinaalfabeto.com/
Phone number
(412) 435-1111

Alfabeto

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