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Pizzaiolo Primo - Market Square, Pittsburgh, PA

Pizzaiolo Primo - Market Square

4.6
4.6
979 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 28 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
Welcome to Pizzaiolo Primo, home of truly Authentic Italian Cuisine. Pizzaiolo Primo roots trace back to Pittsburgh circa 1996, with an original credo: create Neapolitan pizza and other authentic dishes using old-world techniques and the highest quality ingredients available.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (412) 575-5858
  • Website
    http://www.pizzaioloprimo.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Homer
  • Catering
    Catering now available though ezCater!<br /><br />https://www.ezcater.com/catering/pvt/pizzaiolo-primo-4?fcv=1
  • Private party facilities
    Go to PIZZAIOLOPRIMO.COM
  • Location
    8 Market Square, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1813
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    Forbes Ave. & Market St.
  • Parking details
    We recommend using the Market Square Parking garage located next to Hilton Gardens on Forbes Ave.
  • Public transit
    Gateway and Wood Street Stations
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 979 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pizzaiolo Primo - Market Square is a popular dining spot known for its "excellent food" and "great service." Guests appreciate its charming atmosphere and convenient location. Highlights include the "amazing" penne vodka, zucchini fritti, and "phenomenal" meatballs. Despite occasional service hiccups, the restaurant consistently offers a delightful Italian dining experience.

979 Reviews

  1. William

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Try again next time. I really wish we had maybe a better team as it is usually very good. That’s why we came down for my wife’s birthday with our friends from out of town.

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  2. Debbie

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food in fun location right on Market Square

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  3. Michael

    Pittsburgh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic business lunch; food and service was excellent! Highly recommend Pizzaiolo Primo.

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  4. BRian

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a nice business dinner with six people good at atmosphere food and service was excellent

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  5. Stephen

    Pittsburgh

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We dined here before a PPT performance. The service was prompt, courteous, and engaging. Everything we ordered was well prepared. I ordered the Branzino which is a mild fish and it was prepared simply with butter and lemon. Nothing overwhelming to hide the fish's flavor. My only complaint which is minor was the broccolini was a bit over cooked. All in all a great meal and a good value.

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  6. James

    Pittsburgh

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful meal and great service! We’ll be back!!!

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  7. Madeline

    Pittsburgh

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was terrible. Penne vodka was delicious. Caccio e peppe was dry. So was the pomodoro. We were rushed to leave. Fried zucchini was also delicious. 6/10.

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  8. Gina

    Atlantic City

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Horrible! Server did not remove any dirty dishes from table. And the table was very small. I had chicken piccata and it was very dry!! So disappointing!

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  9. Kat

    VIP

    Pittsburgh

    52 reviews

    4.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It is VERY cold by the front of the restaurant and no matter how cold it is outside always too warm in the back, though it's a small space. We got there very early and were still seated. Service wasn't as good as usual, but still very friendly and a team effort. The food was wonderful, as always.

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  10. BRENDON

    VIP

    Pittsburgh

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, drinks and Food. Could not fault anything - such a great experience.

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FAQs

Pizzaiolo Primo - Market Square offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (412) 575-5858.

Pizzaiolo Primo - Market Square is rated 4.6 stars by 979 OpenTable diners.

Pizzaiolo Primo - Market Square does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 28 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Pizzaiolo Primo - Market Square

8 Market Square, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1813

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Forbes Ave. & Market St.
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We recommend using the Market Square Parking garage located next to Hilton Gardens on Forbes Ave.
  • Public transit
    Gateway and Wood Street Stations
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Homer
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.pizzaioloprimo.com/
  • Phone number
    (412) 575-5858
  • Catering
    Catering now available though ezCater!<br /><br />https://www.ezcater.com/catering/pvt/pizzaiolo-primo-4?fcv=1
  • Private party facilities
    Go to PIZZAIOLOPRIMO.COM
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