Cucina Vitale in Pittsburgh - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

The food was outstanding and service was great...

The food here is authentic Italian and the absolute best Italian food in Pittsburgh. I hope people try it and support this small business

If you're looking for a small family owned Italian restaurant this is the place to go. It's byob and we didn't have time to stop and get a bottle of wine, but they let you go next door and bring drinks over from over the bar Cafe so that was a nice touch. I had the veal parmesesn which I try at every italian restaurant that serves it and it was among the best. The flavor of the veal came through and was not drowned out by sauce and cheese. My wife had the seafood linguine special and the portion was large and full of shrimp, scallops and clams. We also had a side of bolognese that was incredible. also cannot forget the bread served with garlic infused oil, red pepper hummus and olives when we sat down. The ceaser salads we had were also delicious. Our server Yankee was on the mark.as well. We will definitely be returning soon!

Great homemade food. Zucchini and stuffed banana peppers were best ever

We went there for dinner. We ordered an appetizer with calamari and shrimp, two entrees with casa salad, and an almond cake as dessert. All food are great and the cake is the best! The sweetness is just nice, with almonds’ fragrance and a little bit sweet char flavor. Friendly service, nice atmosphere, family style

The workers are very nice! And the food is amazing! I suggest coming here

This place is beautiful. The service is spot on. I hate to give a family restaurant a bad review on food, but the veal and chicken were unseasoned. Underwhelmed.

Got in last night small table for 2. Small very quaint. Service was impeccable, food was delicious and the owner personally came around to each table at the end of the night. Very old world, LOVE IT!!

Don't miss the Ravioli of the Day. I had that for dinner Friday and it was the kind of meal you wanted to wolf down but insisted on savoring. Flavors were so good, sauce was fantastic. Loved it.

Their ravioli of the day was delicious! We'll be back!

Chef Eric and our server Mike were fantastic! Our large group was able to enjoy a delicious business dinner in a timely fashion. Apps, entrees, and dessert were absolutely incredible! The Cesar salad was perfectly composed, they make their own mozzarella, and the specials are on point! You could taste the love and passion that created each dish. It was so nice that Chef Eric came out to meet us and personally described some of the dishes to us. The owner was a little unprofessional about an accommodation we needed, but the food and other staff made up for it, so I would still highly recommend this establishment.

Every bite of every dish the four of us had was sublime. You can taste the love and care in every dish. The Bolognese was rich and delicious. Best greens and beans! Perfect fried zucchini.

I had high hopes as this place came recommended for its authentic Italian food. Way overpriced and cash only. BYOB. Basic atmosphere and cold upstairs and you can’t help but be interrupted by the stomping feet up the stairs or call outs to Chef. Our waitress was accommodating but we definitely felt rushed. Wedding soup cup about 4 oz had no taste. The Caesar salad was basic Eat N Park style and Chicken Parmesan was ok. Pasta was a tad hard.

Went here as a date night Pros: cute, cozy restaurant. I like the 2 story idea of the restaurant. We ate on the 2nd floor. Our waitress was amazing and didn't bother us too much, which I really enjoyed. The warm bread they serve you with red pepper hummus AMAZING. Cons: ordered the wedding soup that lacked a major flavor. The pasta was super hard in the soup. The meatballs in the soup were fantastic. My dinner was the Bolognese pasta dish my 1st time ever having it so good. I thought the carrots were going to be crunchy, but they weren't THANK YOU, lol. My husband had the chicken parm over pasta and red sauce, and none of it had no flavor he did enjoy the asparagus. Would go again to the chefs. Don't be afraid to use a little salt. Oh yeah it's cash only🙄

Food was excellent. Atmosphere is average at best. Downstairs feels like a pizza shop. Upstairs is simple, but small open room which can get loud if full. Service was terrible. Took 30 mins to get bread and for someone to open our wine. Two hours to get to main meal. Our server apologized continually about the service she was providing. She also said there was only one person working in the kitchen, so everything was slow. Will not be back

The food is good, and the location is fantastic. Be aware that they only take cash, and they do not serve alcohol. You can bring your own but know that they charge a corkage fee, whether you bring your own corkscrew or not. No one has ever clearly explained to me why such a fee exists. Why am I paying them to drink my own wine?

The Milanese was amazing!! I can’t wait to return!! Thank you for hosting our organization’s board Christmas gathering!

Every year I visit Cucina Vitale for my birthday, and every year they knock it out of the park. I love that the inside is cozy, the pasta is homemade and everything is made to perfection. Truly a pittsburgh gem!

Frank is an amazing and generous host!

The crostelle is unbelievable! The seafood and pasta special was great as well. Very nice accommodations for the gluten free folks

The food is absolutely delicious the owner Frank makes you feel at home services is wonderful the ladies that serve you are so friendly I can’t say enough about this restaurant

Laughably bad chicken Marsala, mediocre meatballs and just generally overpriced for what they are slinging. Server was really nice. INCREDIBLE tiramisu.

Great food, diner in the morning and fine Italian in the evening

First I like BYOBs. And I love Italian. There were 4 of us. We started with sharing the fried zucchini with marinara and the bean and greens. I enjoyed them both, especially the zucchini which was very light and tender. The beans and greens were good but not as good as mine. I felt a little more cooking to soften the greens would have helped. The bolognese was fabulous. We all got some combination of this sauce. I had excellent ravioli. My husband had pappardelle. The topper was the cake. So white and delicious. Almost like wedding cake. Apparently made by the owners’ mother. I can’t stop thinking about it!! So all in all one of the better restaurants with a casual atmosphere that I have been to in a while. The cost was reasonable for this time in our lives.

We were pleasantly surprised. The food was very delicious. A little more than what we eat, which left us some to take home and enjoy the next day.

Have eaten here more than a few times over the years. Alway good food and service.

Amazing specials! Every time we go it’s great!

Amazing Italian place. Loved it. I will go back!

This spot was so delicious. Ingredients were top quality and cooked to perfection. Often the veggies at restaurants are such an afterthought but everything I tried was thoughtfully prepared and really fresh. Staff was also so welcoming and service was great. I tried the lump crab cakes entree, the beans and greens, Caesar salad, and a special with ravioli and filet in white sauce. Will def return!

Food was amazing !!! Very small location so definitely make reservations!! But oh my god the food!

Best Italian food I've found in Pittsburgh

I was out celebrating an accomplishment by myself and man was this a treat! The beans 'n greens was just like my Great Grandma used to make, a farmer from the Puglia region. Caesar salad was fresh and delicious, and I loved actually tasting anchovy, although subtlety. Had a craving for chicken marsala, and I wasn't disappointed! The almond torte was light and airy, with just the right amount of butter cream to balance out. My better half will enjoy the tiramisu. My only complaint is that the tiramisu was a little on the small size for $12. Paris was warm and welcoming, taking great care of me! I'll be back ...

Had the ricotta ravioli, Was ok , I thought it was priced ok. The marinara sauce was very tangy. Some of the other dishes I saw looked impressive. They seemed to have a dedicated upscale clientele. It was BYOB and cash only.

For context, over half of their patrons the night we were there were 70+ year old Italian guys wearing sports coats. Any place that has that clientele is certified excellence. Gotta get to this place if you haven’t been yet.. Amazing atmosphere, great food, great portions, and a great value. BYOB and cash only.

Awesome dinner and dessert was delicious!

Excellent service, best cuisine in Pittsburgh 😁❤

I don’t even want to leave a review, because I love it here so much and it seems to be more and more popular so that it’s hard to get in! Sooo be sure to make a reservation ahead of time! I don’t usually eat Italian out because it’s usually not as good as you make at home… but this is the place to eat Italian. I eat here almost every time I visit Pittsburgh.

This was our first time at Cucina Vitale. We all loved our meals. The restaurant was very loud however. We could barely hear our server. The food was all very fresh and delicious. We would go back.

The food was so delicious! I eat plant-based and the chef made me a beautiful meal. I will be back for sure!

Upstairs with cozy ambience and street view. We had Milanese veal with lump crab and special seafood linguine. I’m a big fan of crab meat, so I really enjoyed them! Also everything came with large portion.

Outstanding food and outstanding service. Small space. BYOB and cash only. Well worth it. Reasonably priced.. go there.

Amazing made to order food. A great personal feel that everyone working is part of it all and cares so much. Generous portions, full lump crab meat. You can see corners are not being cut where they possibly and usually would be. Cash only and BYOB.

Really enjoyed the Seafood pasta! Too bad they were out of the Tiramisu, would have loved to have tried that as well.

We went here on our weekly date night and had a fantastic dinner and overall experience. The place is small but in a cute, intimate way. Lynn was our server and she was great. The food definitely exceeded our expectations and was the best dinner we have had in a long time. I had the bolognese and my boyfriend had the seafood pasta which was a special. The tiramisu we had for dessert was amazing. You definitely need to check out this Pittsburgh gem. We will be back for sure!

Food was excellent as was the service.

I enjoyed this place, it was similar to serafino's in that it was cozy. I would have to say the price point is slightly higher then what I'm used to. It was very enjoyable. I do like Italian cuisine and BYOB

This was *the best* breakfast me and my mans have had in a long time. Service was A1. Super excited to go back thank you guys for a great meal 😁

Quiet little place. Steak had no flavor and a bit on the tuff side.

Cucina Vitale is a quaint restaurant that is not only cash only but also BYOB. The service was very good but needed additional help. The restaurant is 2 story and not easily disability accessible even on the street level. After seated the server brings a basket of bread with a tray containing olive oil with fresh basil and garlic, red pepper spread, and a selection of pitted olives. Entrées include a choice of soup or house salad. Overall, Cucina Vitale was a good experience and the food was good and tasty.

Reviews described this as a hidden gem. We agree. Small, but two stories (and two kitchens, one each floor!) Very nice staff. Cute little place, good Caesar salad, wife had shrimp & calamari appetizer, sauteed (not breaded and fried). I had veal with peppers in marinara. All very good. I wish had pasta as a side serving, it looked good. We did try Cannoli and cheese cake – these were just ok, not great. Overall, we really liked this place. BYOB $7 per bottle.

My food arrived cold. It was taken back to the kitchen and microwaved. Then basically dumped in front of me. I would say only one of my family members thought their meal was good. We ate upstairs and when looking at the downstairs it was dirty. When this restaurant first opened, the food was outstanding. Definitely a disappointment.

Exceptional food and service! I don’t think I had a favorite dish! Well...maybe the lemon ricotta cookies 😆 But portions were great and the risotto was amazing! Worth going! It doesn’t look like much out front, but go inside and eat!

What a fun experience. Celebrating husbands 60 th birthday. Seated by the kitchen, talked to Frank the owner all evening. Orders shrimp and calamari appetizer that was unbelievable. Followed by salad and Linguini with shrimp and scallops. It melted in your mouth. We had the almond cake for dessert which was very moist. Can’t wait to go back. Very memorable meal.

We were visiting Pittsburgh for the Frozen Four and read generally favorable reviews of the restaurant. We were not disappointed. It is a cozy family style restaurant. The appetizers were simply outstanding and our entrees were excellent. Because this is a BYOB restaurant the bill was quite reasonable. I would go back to it any time I am in Pittsburgh again.

Dinner was amazing! Chef Frank was amazing to work with! He created a menu perfect for our group. The Ceasar salad was to die for, the gnocchi was amazing and the chicken Romano we couldn’t stop eating. The crab cakes appetizer was amazing too. It was all SO GOOD! The service was amazing. We left full and happy. We will all be back! Thank you Cucina Vitale!

We came here for our 1st anniversary. The service was excellent! The food was great, my husband had the veal parm and I had pasta with peppers which had the perfect heat and flavor. Brad and salad were great as well. They followed COVID guidelines very well, and it’s a very intimate spot if that is anyone’s concern. One small drawback is it’s cash only but they did an excellent job communicating that when we made reservations and upon arrival. It is also BYOB, but I actually enjoy being able to bring my own drinks and the servers still opened and served for us. I would definitely recommend!!

Very cozy dining area with only 20 or so seats and open view of kitchen. Did I say BYOB?? :) Entrees are ample and housemade. Pricing is generally in the $20 and up range for entrees for dinner but all come with choice if soup or salad (which is made of nice, healthy spring mix) vegetable and starch so not bad pricing considering what's included. Also you're served a basket of warm, Italian bread and a trio of dips. Tonight was a garlic/olive oil, hummus, and olives. Very cordial, welcoming service too.

We have been here many times and it never disappoints. The food is unbelievable! The chef and staff are all amazing. They cater to whatever you want. I have food allergies and they are always accommodating. We have tried many menu items and we love everything. Our favorites are the sausage & pepper appetizer and the homemade fried mozzarella appetizer. The house and Caesar salad are delicious and their specials are delicious, especially their ravioli and veal dishes and the cheesecake and almond torte are unbelievable. Absolutely our favorite restaurant!

Vitale’s has a great atmosphere. Very quaint where you can watch the chef’s cook. Food is unbelievable. Every course. The fried provolone and sausage and peppers are a must have appetizer. The pasta and sauces are always incredible. I had the veal tonight for the first time and it was the best veal I ever had. The cheesecake is great! You can’t beat BYOB so the price is nice. Make reservations.

We tried most of the appetizers on the menu, they were all amazing! My favorites were the fried dough and the fried mozzarella. We all tried each other's dinner. I had a pasta with meat sauce. It was amazing. Someone at the table ordered the special that night which was grouper with crab meat. It was unreal! We ate upstairs and I really enjoyed the old brick wall with the lanterns in it. The waitresses worked very hard. My drink was never empty and empty plates disappeared fast. I got to meet and talk to Frank the owner and head chef. He was really nice. All in all it was a great experience and I highly recommend it!

Cucina Vitale has been one of our favorite restaurants for over a year - in fact, we have had a weekly Friday night reservation for that long. We have always felt welcomed. Last Friday night we had our usual reservation and were delighted to see the restaurant bustling. We had a 6:30 p.m. reservation, enjoyed our meal and had two sips of wine left at 8:05 p.m. Our server came to the table and said, “You have to leave right now. We need the table”. We were dumbfounded. Had we been told we needed to leave by 8:00 when we arrived we would have been glad to do so. The evening ended on a sour note and bewilderment that long-standing customers would be treated like that. Sad....

My wife and I have come here many times for breakfast and it is always a great meal at a reasonable price. They are cash only so you want to come prepared but their frittatas and the fresh mascarpone always make my morning.

Lunch date with girlfriends. We had amazing homemade pasta and salads. The casa salad is wonderful. Fantastic pasta marinara and bolognese. The owner is very nice.

Found this in trip advisor, the food was amazing to say the lease...stuffed banana peppers, the ravioli and pasta bolognese was outstanding. Service was great the 2 hostess were ai friendly. Cash only and byob...make reservations before small and intimate. A must go to place

We love the food, service and intimacy of this tiny Italian restaurant and it is a "must visit" very time we come to Pittsburgh. Frankie (cook & owner) is self taught and, trust me, you would not believe it. The food is fantastic. He cooks...

My husband and I have been to Cucina Vitale several times. It never disappoints! The food taste and quality is superb. The service by the owners and waitstaff is second to none. It is a very small space (but opening a larger space upstairs soon)....

This place is a fabulous little Italian gem on Pittsburgh's South Side -- beware - it's cash only and you'll definitely need reservations for dinner. I think it only seats about 25 people but the food is fantastic. Extra bonus as it is BYOB -...

We both LOVED our meals and the remarkable service! I haven’t had a breakfast that good in a while. Delicious! Thank you!

Very nice cozy atmosphere on Carson st in the South Side. This is a BYOB with only a 5.00 coke fee! The wait staff was efficient and menu knowledgeable and the food was amazingly good. My dish was homemade ravioli with veal medallions on top...

I grew up in a large Italian family in the Northeast where "The Sauce" was king and since relocating to Pittsburgh many years ago I've been to countess Italian restaurants that varied from "not bad" to frankly lousy. So from a Italian food snob like...

My wife, daughter and her husband enjoyed a wonderful experience at Cucina Vitale on Friday night. We were the first to arrive at the restaurant and met the Chef/Owner. Old school Italian restaurant where meals are made to order and unique. So plan on taking...

Visited for the first time last sat evening. The open kitchen reminded me of an Italian cafe....the homemade raviolis ordered by two guests were very good although were sauced too heavily. The chicken Marsala was excellent. However, the linguini and peppers with garlic and olive...

Went for brunch. Excellent for people who go to restaurants for high quality food and service. Atmosphere is very simple but perfect for us.

First time at this small but relaxing atmosphere restaurant. White table cloths, kitchen in view as chef cooks, excellent service by Jenn, and really delicious food, even for a non-Italian that doesnt KNOW what REAL Italian food should taste like. My Veal Parm had a...

I hesitate to write this review because this is the sort of gem one likes to keep to themselves. This tiny Italian restaurant is the real deal. We go there for every occasion (and then invent some.) Its a small restaurant, although they will be...

This homey restaurant on Carson Street (Pittsburgh’s south side) is a gem. The food is all fresh with daily specials. Family owned and operated Italian food. Ambitious menu for such a small place. BYOB is always attractive to this reviewer. Caution: CASH ONLY. On street...

My husband and I celebrated our anniversary Friday evening! We were treated to an amazing meal that was freshly prepared an served piping hot! We had the shrimp and calamari appetizer; delicious! I had the salmon which was amazing and my husband had veal Marsala!...

We stopped in for breakfast and it was so delicious! The bananarama was outstanding! The chef is amazing and the staff was so nice and so helpful with recommendations on what else to do in the city while we were there. Definitely recommended! Cozy little...

Near our Airbnb. Tiny intimate Italian. Cash only and byob. Food and service wonderful 👍👍👍👍👍 we will go back!!!

Small BYOB. Food was delicious service was excellent friendly and not too fast and not too slow. Close to parking garage. Reasonably priced.

Tasty frittata with fresh toasted Italian bread and a delicious raspberry jam. Side of hot Italian sausage. Great service too!

My wife and I have been consistent diners at Cucina Vitale for dinner. It truly has some of the finest Italian food in Pittsburgh! The Veal Parmigiano and Veal Milanese with (truly) Jumbo Crabmeat are just want you need when Italian is calling you. Everything...

My boyfriend and I came here on a weekend for breakfast and it was amazing. I got french toast and I was very impressed! Highly recommend!

My parents suggested this restaurant for my birthday and we were not disappointed!! Our meals were excellent and the bread made me swoon with love! The cheesecake and cannoli were to die for and the servers were wonderful! I HIGHLY recommend this restaurant!

Born and raised in Pgh but living in London for 38 years, I love to come back every few years and see the changes. The South Side is unrecognisable from my childhood. Cucina Vitale is a special restaurant in an area that has become a...

Hesitate to write a review because sometimes we have trouble getting in but our favorite here in Pgh. Excellent food, friendly folks, great service, and BYOB. If you don't love it please let us have your table!

It’s easy to miss this great restaurant on busy East Carson Street. Just a store front with a half dozen or so tables. As my Grammy used to say don’t judge the dog on it’s size, judge it on its heart. The food is phenomenal...

What a charming restaurant with the owner proudly cooking in honor of his Italian roots! As I waited for me friend to arrive, I read the story of the owner’s grandparents displayed on the wall. Took me back to the days when I would gather...

Best italian in Pittsburgh and BYOB! Chef Frank's daily specials are always a delicious surprise. Be careful or the oven fresh bread with olives and dipping assortment and large portion appetizers will have you full before your main course arrives. Personal favorites include HALIBUT, LINGUINI...

This small, unassuming restaurant has some of the best food the city has to offer. I recently went twice, over two weekends, for breakfast. The staff is extremely friendly and accommodating. My usual order is over-easy eggs. The eggs are served with potatoes with choice...

Cannot say very good, but definitely above a plain average. L&I Went there with some real foodies that dine out very often. All of us really enjoyed our meals and service. And it’s BYOB.

The food is very very good to excellent. My wife loves the pasta, a friend raved about the crab cakes including Chef remaking the order due to our friend unknowingly not able to handle the sauce( mayo problem). Chef was a true gentleman, speedily redid...

We have eaten lunch here. we have eaten dinner here. we have ordered dinner to take out and eat at home. we have absolutely loved everything we have ordered from this place. everything is fresh and homemade and just delicious. The appetizer crostelle was so...

Cucina Vitale is a small chef/owner operated store front restaurant that seats about 30 people in front of an open kitchen area. The menu is a bit limited to pasta dishes, a few chicken and veal offerings, one fish ofering (overpriced) rack of lamb that...

Breakfast was very good with carafes of fresh orange juice and wonderful food. The sausage was great as well as the waffle and the Mediterranean frittata. Service was also sharp and attentive. The place is also BYOB, a great feature. They are CASH ONLY so...

If you're looking for that small Italian restaurant then this is the place! Everything is prepared fresh. Bread is served with a special olive oil blend and a roasted red pepper humus spread. A small plate of olives are also served on the side. My...

We heard good things about this restaurant so 7 of us stopped there for breakfast. The atmosphere was great, tables set nicely, music, and the smell of fresh food. Server was very nice and attentative. Everyone was very satisfied with the food. Mine was amazing....

Quint Italian restaurant located in Southside of Pittsburgh. Everything is homemade in an open kitchen. Chef Frank Vitale does a masterful job of preparation and presentation. Service is great and the atmosphere is homey. The food is terrific. Absolutely make reservations. BYOB. Highly recommend.....

Fun mom and pop restaurant that deserves your business. BYOB. Veal chop as good or better than any I have had in the North End of Boston or various Little Italy locations. Chop was grilled to perfect med rare as requested. Caprese was good despite...

Sharing a lovely Sunday brunch and listening to Italian opera in the background is the antidote to a stressful week. Our servers were very attentive and kept the delicious coffee replenished as we relaxed and waited for our made from scratch selections. We decided on...