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Alfabeto, Pittsburgh, PA

Alfabeto

4.5
4.5
744 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
8:30 p.m.
Booked 8 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
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 Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (412) 435-1111
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Maurizio Esposito
  • Neighbourhood
    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 744 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Pittsburgh / Western PA

    Innovative

  • Pittsburgh / Western PA

    Healthy

  • Pittsburgh / Western PA

    Hot spot

  • Pittsburgh

    Innovative

  • Pittsburgh

    Healthy

  • Pittsburgh

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cucina Alfabeto delights with "exceptional cuisine," combining a creative menu with "beautifully presented" dishes. Diners praise its "warm and professional" service and the "elegant" yet inviting ambiance. Highlights include the pumpkin ravioli, artichoke confit, and gnocchi. Live jazz and a charming bookstore enhance this "hidden gem" on Pittsburgh's North Side.

744 Reviews
  1. Shawn

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent and service was perfect! It wasn't noisy and was very intimate.

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  2. Kevin

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent. Wine was delicious. Food was extraordinary.

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  3. Nancy

    VIP

    Seattle

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptionally well crafted cuisine. From start ( French Onion Soup and Winter greens with roasted root veg salad) to the (homemade tortellini stuffed with salted cod nestled in a light fresh herb and tomato sauce) finished with a lovely dessert sampler ( all homemade) A perfect dinner on a very chilly evening.

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  4. David

    Pittsburgh

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s a very cool place — great ambience and lighting. Very good cocktails and wine list and the food is excellent. Try the artichoke confit appetizer it will blow you away. Our server Veronica suggested we split a pasta and then each order a main and it was just the right amount of food and we got to try the delicious house made pasta and the mains were good. The veal chop was so tender!

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  5. Kimberly

    Pittsburgh

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    New Year's Eve dining was a set menu. The amount of food was very generous, and the entrees (flank steak and sea bass) were deliciously prepared - I would return for those. But disappointments - the arancini on the appetizer plate were cold, and the vegetable sides were completely unseasoned and unattractive (carrots crunchy, Brussel sprouts almost mushy, potatoes blah).

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Mark

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The jazz trio was great. Three complaints- Potatoes served with entree were tepid. Veal Milanese was underdone. Donuts are not a dessert item IMHO. Otherwise a nice evening.

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  7. Susan

    VIP

    Columbus

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a great new addition to the Pittsburgh food scene. We really enjoyed our food and the service was excellent. The only change I would make to the menu is a different preparation of the grilled bok choy. Everything else was top-notch!

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  8. diane

    VIP

    Pittsburgh

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The brunches are great! The omelet as well as the poached eggs are delicious and beautifully served. The staff members are warm and professional.

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  9. Nancy

    VIP

    Seattle

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious presentation of poached eggs with a fritter twist! Exceptional brunch

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  10. diane

    VIP

    Pittsburgh

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Last night, I tried the delicious (and perfect for a cold night) French Onion Soup and a glass of Pinot Noir. My husband loved the Herb-infused Pappardelle Bolognese. We are looking forward to the special New year's Eve dinner that Chef Esposito is creating.

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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 744 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 p.m.
Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Alfabeto

40 W North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Reddour Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Northside
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 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
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