Il Pizzaiolo - Mt. Lebanon

4.3

173 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Romantic
Innovative
Neighborhood gem

Opened in 1996 by Pittsburgh native Ron Molinaro, Il Pizzaiolo started with a simple credo: create Neapolitan pizza using old-world techniques and the highest-quality ingredients available. Since then, the restaurant has become a vibrant gathering place for lovers of Neapolitan pizza, pasta and Italian wine. Nearly everything on the menu is hand-made. And if it’s not made in-house, it’s imported from the best artisans, cheese-makers and salumeria in the world. Mozzarella di Bufala comes direct from Naples every Thursday and the pizzas are baked at 1000˚ in a handcrafted, wood-fired brick oven for less than 90 seconds. This, along with perfectly leavened dough, San Marzano tomatoes and extra virgin olive oil, produces the most authentic Neapolitan pizza possible.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch & Dinner: Sunday: 12:00pm - 9:00pm, Monday - Thursday 12:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday 12:00pm - 11:00pm
Phone number
(412) 344-4123
Website
http://ilpizzaiolo.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
703 Washington Road, Mount Lebanon, PA 15228
Neighborhood
Mt. Lebanon
Parking details
Street Parking

What 173 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.3Service
3.9Ambience
0.1Value

Noise • Moderate

173 Reviews

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Suzy
VIP
Tampa
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was our second visit and we will return. Very authentic Italian cooking.
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MtLebomcb1
Pittsburgh
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Never a bad experience- the only problem is the wait sometimes.
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KEM2014
Washington DC
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! Have loved coming here when in town for over 17 years!
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Robert
Pittsburgh
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
As always, food excellent. As always, food overpriced. I've been going to Il Pizzaiola for 14 years. Don't think I'm going back.
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RNWW
Pittsburgh
56 reviews
4.0
56 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
This was the first time I have ever been seated in the back room. It was sweltering hot and the noise level was off the charts. We had to scream to hear each other. The food was excellent, however I will make sure never to sit in that room again.
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RueLepic
Pittsburgh
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
My entire family loves this restaurant's pizza, salad and pasta, but the noise level in both dining rooms is a negative. Everyone must shout to have their voices heard, resulting in an escalating cacophony, which is not conducive to conversation. The restaurant's best dining experience is on the back patio among the plants and fountains - so charming. There is no noise and the food, with all the ingredients straight from Italy, is just perfect. The tomato sauces on the pizza and pastas are to die for.
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ScottH
Pittsburgh
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Food was very good and always fresh ingredients. Recommend the cheese platter appetizer, pizza anf the eggplant parm. Tables are to close and the waite staff makes you feel rushed. Wine prices are high.
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ToyBoy
New Orleans
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 3, 2015
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
It was a busy Saturday so they must be doing something right. I had eaten there before and I was taking the family there for a special occasion. The two experiences were definitely not the same. The noise level upstairs was very high; so much so that we had a difficult time hearing the waitress. My entree was good, the appetizer was nice but the little things regarding service just weren't there. The waitress was relying on her memory which, based on our experience, she shouldn't do. So if you can find a quiet night to go I would say go, but for us and the drive to reach the place It is not likely to be a repeater.
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Nicolas
Pittsburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 3, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent atmosphere and great place to meet friends or party at two...!! Being going to Il Pizz for 15 years and never been disappointed...!!
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Cnhvelarde
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food was incredible! We haven't had homemade gnocchi or arancini since living in Italy. One request, go back to offering Taurasi by the glass.
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703 Washington Road, Mount Lebanon, PA 15228

Additional information

Neighborhood
Mt. Lebanon
Hours of operation
Lunch & Dinner: Sunday: 12:00pm - 9:00pm, Monday - Thursday 12:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday 12:00pm - 11:00pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Website
http://ilpizzaiolo.com/
Phone number
(412) 344-4123

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