The food at this place everything we ate was amazing or waitress was great. The ambience was amazing. It was such a great night. The food was so amazing so good if you're looking for a late dinner or a date, this is the place to be it is so good this is like a hidden jewel in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania like it is very very good. I recommend highly recommend, this place thanks for having us

This was truly a five-star experience! What a gem tucked into an unassuming block of Allentown. After spending my last birthday at their sister restaurant Arlecchino in McMurray, we decided to celebrate another special occasion here. I made a reservation earlier that day, grabbing their one available time slot via OpenTable. It's beautiful inside, with an unexpectedly lush lobby and staircase to greet you and, though we were seated on the first floor, I understand there are more rooms of seating up there as well as a full bar. Our server invited us to take a peek before we left but we will leave it as something to discover on the next visit! We were seated on the first floor near the kitchen which had a rustic but still upscale Italian vibe, with big, bright windows facing the street. Just a great ambience. Dinner started with bread and the most delicious dipping oil. They also brought a small bowl of savory hummus for the bread. Your salad and pasta courses come family style if you order the same thing and I was all about wanting the Cacio E Pepe, which they make tableside in a Locatelli cheese wheel. It's the stuff of dreams. I never imagined the Cacio could be topped by my main course as this spot is largely about meat dishes. But, when I mentioned being a vegetarian, our server produced a separate vegan and vegetarian menu page with three apps and four entrées. I was stunned. As Arlecchino had done a delicious, off-menu eggplant Parmesan for me I almost defaulted to the eggplant here, but the vegan Bolognese caught my eye and I asked how it was. Our server was enthusiastic so I went for it and it was unforgettable. Five different types of chopped mushrooms, celery, carrots, onions, thyme, sage. Very few restaurants take this kind of time and care to make something so special for vegetarians. I was blown away. There is also an in-house sommelier who is happy to stop by your table to talk wine pairings for your dinner, whether you're looking for a bottle or just a glass. They offer a complimentary birthday treat of a blondie with raspberry compote; we also had their house speciality dessert, the raspberry tiramisu, which is a recipe passed down from the owner's grandmother. It was delicious, though a little on the too-sweet side; next time I would like to try the Italian love cake, which sounds like a decadent death by chocolate kind of thing. I can see why this restaurant is well-known as a standard bearer for Italian in the area. Prices might look a little high on the surface but you will be taking a lot of food home and eating for another meal or two. Worth the treat.

Like the Terminator said...I'll be back. This hidden gem is amazing from the service to the food. It's A-plus worthy! I'm happy that I live in Cali else I'd be going all the time and gaining weight!

Saturday night dinner here, pulling up via Uber 2 minutes after our reservation. I will say things got off to a rocky start as we had to wait 5 minutes for our table- but we were changed from a high top table to a regular table, near the kitchen. Meh, give it a shot. Our waitress started explaining the menu in great detail and all that was on my mind was the website's menu having burrata and not seeing it on the physical menu in front of me. So I asked - seasonal item. Ok? We ordered the large meatball to share for the appetizer- filled with cheese and topped with sauce, as well as drinks. The meatball was big, but I missed the interior cheese part. What also made it odd was the waitress cut it and served it to us. I'd rather do that - never have been a fan of the staff doing my job for me, as particular a person as I am (that should be obvious if you've read this far). Anyway - taste wasn't bad, a little on the bland side though. For my entree I ordered the chicken parmigiana. What is really great about this menu is it comes with a pasta course that comes out a few minutes before the protein portion. One option is cacio e pepe - one of my favs - and one Vog turned me onto back in our Lil' Coco's days when Joel decided he was going to pull out his "going to Ruby Tuesday's sweater." Anyway - the cacio e Pepe is prepared in front of the table in a cheese wheel. Good technique and the taste was very good. Well done. The chicken parmigiana was also very good - properly breaded and seasoned, sauce is very good and the cheese topping was a great balance. Also the portion size was very good - I believe 3-4 thin sliced chicken cutlets. It's not everyday that I don't finish a meal and have to have it wrapped up - this night was one. Along with the table bread and the Caesar salad I was losing real estate in my gut. We shared lemon blueberry cheesecake and I- my cup of coffee. Slow start, but a solid meal, and worth a return visit.

Alla Famiglia is a hidden gem!! The service was impeccable, with attentive staff who were knowledgeable about the menu and eager to make recommendations. Our server Audra guided us through the menu, and we decided to start with the Fried Provolone, smoked to perfection. For our main course, I ordered the gorgonzola filet mignon which was cooked to perfection. The gorgonzola sauce added a rich and creamy flavor that was simply divine. We had options for pasta: vodka sauce or the cacio e Pepe. We opted into the cacio e pepe this time around, highly recommend! They make it right in front of you in a giant parmesan wheel. Overall, our experience at Alla Famiglia was outstanding. The food was delicious, the service was top-notch, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting.

My husband and I came here for an early Valentine's Day dinner. We made reservations 2 weeks before (I recommend you call as soon as you know you want to come here), and we were seated at the upstairs bar. The gentleman serving us was very kind and quick to serve us. The ambiance was lent towards a romantic feel - dimmed lights, dark walls, and old pictures of various music bands scattered on the walls. To begin, we were served a basket of bread with a pepper dipping oil. The bread was warm, soft, and tender and the oil had rings of peppers and seeds that provided a light heat. We then went on to the salad course, where I had the caesar salad. It came with an herbed crostini and shaved parmesan. It was lightly dressed with I really enjoyed and provided some lightness to the meal. For the pasta course, I had the cacio de pepe pasta - linguine covered in melted parmesan with freshly cracked pepper mixed throughout. This is always a highlight in my book - it is to die for. Finally, for my entree, I chose the Chicken Ala Limon - a milanese styled chicken with a lemon parsley sauce and shaved parmesan. It was 3 cutlets with topped with fresh lemon slices, a lighter entree to accompany the rest of the meal. We decided on dessert to go, a Chocolate Pretzel Bar that had a rich caramel like frosting on top. In addition to what we ordered, the bartender and our server each provided us with a complimentary item due to celebrating growing our family. We were served a blueberry mojito mocktail (so so good!) and a small raspberry almond bar on a plate decorated with chocolate. We were surprised by and grateful for the offerings! I cannot speak highly enough of the service. We were tended to throughout our meal but it was not overbearing. Being seated at the bar provided us with the opportunity to actually have some conversation with our server. Also, be prepared to be here for 1.5-2 hours. This meal is an experience so plan accordingly! It is worth it! Prices reflect that it is this type of meal/restaurant so bring your wallet for this special occasion!

From the moment we walked in, we had a 5-star experience. The entire staff was so friendly and attentive, and the server was so knowledgeable about the food and drinks on the menu (I also appreciated that they had a mocktail menu). We started with the meatball appetizer, had the standard salad, and upgraded to the cacio e pepe before my meal of chicken parmigiana. Everything was 5 stars, served piping hot, fresh, and delicious! They do a really good job of timing each course so that one you're done with one, the next one is being served within a few minutes. By the time our main courses came out, we were pretty full from all the previous courses, so had lots of leftovers to take home. They gave me a free Italian cookie for dessert for my birthday, and we also ordered a cannoli (if I had known I got a free dessert, we probably wouldn't have ordered anything else).

Great for: date nights, anniversaries, celebrations If you are looking for delicious Italian food, you've come to the right place. Pricey but nice for a celebration. For appetizers, we ordered the smoked provolone. Presentation was terrific as it came sizzling and hot on a cast iron pan. The server immediately served us the appetizer and then took away the pan. If you like bread cheese, I guarantee you that you will enjoy this. For my entree, I ordered the Tagliatelle Scoglio del Mare. It was divine, indulgent, creamy and the portion size was huge. I ended up taking two thirds of it home and had it for breakfast the next day. I also got to try the Cavatappi alla Vodka. I still dream about the vodka sauce. For dessert, I got the pumpkin creme brûlé - it was nice but nothing special. Overall, highly recommend!