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23 stars
| It's free, and the car & carriage museum has a Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost.\n\nWe skipped the house tour ($10), the cafe, and the art museum. It was still worth visiting just for the old cars. |
23 stars
| Very nice home and grounds. I could not exactly say I am a fan of the owner or how he earned his money but I did appreciate how original the house and belongings are and how beautiful the grounds and buildings are. Can you say Johnstown flood? How about the Homestead strike? Celebrating the extreme wealth of few on the backs of a billion who worked 16 hour days for nothing isn't exactly something I really love to do but I can appreciate beautiful art and architecture of which there is plenty to see here. We toured Clayton (the home), art museum, conservatory and the car and carriage museum. The conservatory didn't have a lot of impressive specimens and was far from full but is a great building. Be sure to earmark about 4 hours for the whole experience including, perhaps, a pricey but tasty snack at the cafe (make a reservation). We had a really nice time and I do recommend a visit if you are here so you can not only see some great furnishings but so that you may learn some of the history of the economy here. After all, we shouldn't turn our backs on the reality of our collective history lest we make the same mistakes again. I am glad they are doing such a fine job preserving this place for generations to come. |
45 stars
| What a Frick-ing fantastic place!\n\nThe Frick Art & Historical Center has all the bases covered when it comes to museums: historical site, visual art, beautiful grounds, classic cars and buggies, restaurant, greenhouse. Not to mention that everything -- with the exception of the house tour -- is free. No one could possibly say there's *nothing* that here interests him here. Husband certainly couldn't convince me.\n\nI kid. He's a trooper.\n\nWe arrived at the Frick on a gorgeous blue morning and started out with an excellent tour of the Frick family abode. When the family moved to New York City after Henry Clay struck it rich in the steel business, they kept their house in Pittsburgh for return visits to the city; 93% of what's in the house is original to the Frick family, which always makes a house tour more interesting to me. They lived lavishly, and Frick was an avid art collector. His personal collection -- displayed both in the home and museum -- is impressive.\n\nAfter our tour we visited the Car and Carriage Museum, which had husband transfixed with its Model T Touring Car, Rolls Royce Silver Ghost, American Bantam Convertible Coupe, Panhard et Levassor Tonneau and Lincoln Model K Sport Phaeton among others. Finally, we finished up with a spin around the Art Museum itself. It's a beautiful building with a very manageable size. I was thrilled to find a current exhibition of Medieval Persian pottery -- found along the ancient Silk Road route -- currently running as well.\n\nSay what you will about H. C. Frick (let's be real: the Johnstown Flood and handling of the Homestead Strike would have tarnished Mother Teresa's image), the Museum and Historical Site are *well* worth your time. |
34 stars
| A delightful (and free?) way to spend the afternoon. The grounds are beautiful, and the architecture is great, and the nearby Frick Park is a wonderful walk. It is quite a gem in the middle of this city. Didn't tour the Clayton (reservation needed), so can't comment on that building. |
45 stars
| How have I been living in Pittsburgh for over a year without a visit to this awesome site?! My husband and I finally paid a visit to the Frick thanks to the \"We Love Our Members\" promotion that local museums were offering to their members. (We are members at the Carnegie). I was vaguely familiar with who Frick was and knew there was a house tour, but I had no idea how much this site had to offer. \n\nOur visit began with a trip into the shop/visitor's center. There we browsed the gift shop while waiting for the tour to begin. The gift shop building was once a playhouse for the children and you can still see where gutters for the bowling alley run through the middle of the floor. It was a great place to start the tour and begin learning about the family and their connection to the area and American industry. I am not a Pittsburgh native, so I knew very little about them. It is important to note that you can't bring large bags with you on the tour, but they do provide free lockers to store them while you are in the house.\n\nThe tour continued by entering the house. The enclosed porch provides a coat rack so you don't have to lug it around with you. The house is detailed as if the Frick family was still living there. We learned from our docent that they were fortunate that one of the family members lived there through the 1980s, so the house was well maintained and preserved. Each room has exquisite detail and decor. Our guide spent a great deal of time explaining and showcasing the art work. Many local Pittsburgh artists were featured along with well known artists such as Monet. Every aspect of the rooms were detailed including showcasing the new development at the time, aluminum. The rooms upstairs featured less detail but were still interesting. \n\nAfter our visit to the house, we stopped in the green house. I'm not that in to plants, but it was interesting to learn that the plants grown there are used in the cafe.\n\nSpeaking of the cafe, we stopped in just to check it out. They were fully booked that day (which is fine since we weren't planning on eating anyway) but we were so enticed by the dessert selections that we got two desserts to go. A nutella cheese cake and a baked apple. We enjoyed those later that evening after dinner.\n\nI am not that in to cars, but the car and carriage museum was very interesting. The first section is carriages that the Frick family used. My favorite was their \"special occasion\" carriage that even had foot warmer! The car area featured various automobiles that had a connection to Pittsburgh. There is also the option of watching three short videos about automobiles in Pittsburgh.\n\nThe art museum alone is worth a visit. They were preparing for an exhibit when we were there so only the Italian and French sections were open, but they were fantastic. A great collection with amazing detail and descriptions of each of the paintings. The interior of the building is an attraction itself. It does not look like it was built in the 1960s with the fantastic marble and woodwork.\n\nOverall, a very enjoyable place to visit that I highly recommend to anyone because there really is something for everyone at Frick. |
45 stars
| An often overlooked gem in the heart of Pittsburghs most beautiful neighborhood.\n\nThe Frick is essentially 5 small sights in one. \n\nThe grounds. Nice 5 acre area that is well maintained giving a park like atmosphere.\n\nThe greenhouse. Lovely little greenhouse you can walk through.\n\nThe car museum is neat but currently closed for 18 months. An early electric and steam car are the highlights. Lots of olds rolls royces.\n\nThe cafe. Food.\n\nThe Clayton house. 12 dollar tour worth every penny. The house tour takes about one hour and really is fascinating. Not a huge mansion.\n\n\nAll in all just a nice place. |
01 star
| These people could not care less.\n\n I am still waiting for my washer dryer to get fixed -its been almost a month now and I am being told that they don't even know when the technician will return. The technician has been here 4 times already. Each time there is supposedly something else wrong and so they have to order another part. Miraculously the part is wrong (first week), They forgot to order the second part (2nd week), Part comes in but they need a suppossed other part and it will be \"another 3-5 days\"(3rd week), Fourth week rolls by and they \"don't know\" when its coming in (thats up to the distributor). When I ask for an ETA (because I am wearing dirty clothes, and I am sick of technicians coming back 5 times and I already took off a week of work to meet these people) the cus.t service rep gets mad at me and offers me a refund. (The washer is on warranty) They obviously don't want to deal with any problems they created. So now I have to call the distributor to see when the part is coming in (yup, thats YOUR job Appliance Service Center!). |
34 stars
| so...my Maytag Neptune front-load washer...is malfunctioning...again! Evertime I try to wash a load of clothes...some of the water goes into the washer...then the rest of the water which is a lot...floods out of detergent dispenser and all over the exterior washer and onto my basement floor... \n\ntried to fix it my self but unsuccessful...fed up with the constant flooding...I called the Appliance Service Center like I usually do when my washer goes hay-wire... Customer service lady was okay...no awards for customer service excellence though...lol :) the appliance guy gave me a call...staying he will be at my home in 10 minutes which I thought was very considerate... the appliance guy...i call him...Mr. G... shows up and fixes the problem in 5 minutes! (to include the time it takes for introduction, background, and for him to take the lid of the washer off, diagnosis of the problem, and fixing the problem). He was very friendly and personable. \n\nthe cost of the 5 min fix is $92 bucks! and I have been a customer with this company for while... $92 bucks is cheap...in comparison to their other fixes on that washer... \n\nbeing able to wash your clothes at home is a blessing but may break ur bank if you go with this company depending on the malfunction...but everytime they fix it...the problem never re-occurs but something else always manages to break on that washer! I would rather pay the price knowing it gets fixed right the first time than to find another person to fix a mistake and pay more in the long run :) |
23 stars
| Okay. Here's an update to my original experience. I have to say that Emilio, the owner of Izzazu is the consumate professional when it comes to customer service and follow up. After my first appointment - at that time to be my last appointment - he doggedly tried to contact me to make the first appointment right. Emilio and I had quite a lengthly and productive conversation. He cares very much about making the customer happy AND correcting the situation that was unsatisfactory. \n\nI did go back and was very pleased with my cut once again. Because Marshall was running late (20 minutes and counting) Caesar cut my hair this time. Another great cut!\n\nAgain, however, the desk needs training in customer service. After a 20 minute wait, the receptionist still hadn't notified Marshall that I was there. A downtown salon depends on clients who are on their lunch hours for the most part. Next appointment I'll call ahead to see how they're running before heading to the salon and waiting.\n\nEmilio IS working on the front desk situation. In the meantime, I'll continue to go for the wonderful cut! |
12 star
| I am a jack of all trades and a do it yourself-er at heart. While in college I worked as a promotional photographer for my very dear friends salon. As a barter service she always did my hair for free! !0 years I had this deal going on. As you can imagine I was pretty spoiled and didn't want to start paying to get my hair did. I began coloring it myself. Now as a licensed skin care specialist you pick things up from the cosmetologists working with you.\n\nI killed it, fried it and melted it. My hair was in dire straights! I have dark hair but I love being a red head. Marcia Cross red to be exact. Whoops! Lightening that many levels should not ever be done by a novice. What can I say? I'm stubborn that way, and think I can do it all! \n\nI reached out to Emilio for help! I have to say that after many hours of laying down color he managed to make my hair healthy again and I left feeling like a movie star. A red headed movie star! I was flipping my hair all the way to the parking garage and even did a photo-shoot later that evening. Yes I did a photo-shoot because I needed a professional head shot for my work portfolio.\n\n\nI don't know if I'm being too harsh but my hair did turn out much darker than I had wanted it to be. I know sometimes it is hard to predict the outcome when mixing chemistries. \n\nThe other problem I had was the price tag, or the surprise when I went to pay. $250.00 for a color correction! I know this is normal sometimes when fixing the damage but it is also crucial to give your client some kind of idea on payment. I had gone in for color estimated at around $70. I think they did a decent job but for that money It should have been closer to what I asked for. Needless to say I haven't been back but would recommend in a jam. |
01 star
| Sadly, the professionalism of the front desk never got better. Despite Emilio's assurances that changes were being made, my latest visit proved otherwise. I called ahead and was assured that Marshall was on time...in fact, he didn't have an appointment ahead of mine and could take me as soon as I got there. I was there a few minutes before my appointment. I waited. And waited. Fifteen minutes later, I asked if Marshall knew I was waiting. I was told by the brunette that they had been busy. Odd, she, the blonde and two other employees had been standing there talking for a while. She went back to notify Marshall. When Marshall came up front to get me, the brunette admonished him that he should keep an eye out for his clients - she shouldn't have to notify him that his appointment is there. Wow. And the purpose of a receptionist is....what? I'm done. I'm out. Apparently nothing will help Izzazu's but getting rid of the front desk staff. \n\nOn a positive note, it was another great cut. Not good enough to lure me back, though. |
12 star
| I recently had semi-permanent lashes put on for my wedding at the WEXFORD Izzazu salon. Upon completion, I thought they looked a bit odd, but figured I just wasn't used to them yet. The next day was my wedding day, and my bridesmaids and I got our hair and makeup done at the downtown Izzazu salon. The makeup artist (who was great) said they looked terrible (which they did- they were uneven and there was white glue all over them) and had to remove them and reapply. They are supposed to last 2 weeks, so removing them the next morning was very unpleasant and I ended up losing a ton of my real lashes when everything was said and done. This added 1 hour+ onto my appointment and I ended up barely having any time for pictures before my wedding. I would steer clear of Izzazu for semi permanent lashes! |
01 star
| I had an appointment that was made 2 months in advance and when I turned up they told me that the person I had the appointment with quit 6 weeks ago and they didn't have anyone available to take me. They made no attempt to reschedule me with someone else or call me to cancel. To make things worse, the battleax at the front desk had such an attitude. Here's a tip, when you are in the beauty salon business, staff the front desk with someone who looks like they have actually BEEN to a salon. Not with rude women that have hairdos from 20 years ago. Will never go back. |
01 star
| Emailed and called several times to get a pricing on having several services done at once as a graduation present to myself. I was put on hold twice and never picked back up. Emails went unanswered. :(\n\nI was going to have SO MUCH done, too!! Hair cut, color with highlights, spa manicure/pedicure and an hour massage! All as a graduation present to myself but if they can't be attentive to prospective customers then I can't imagine that they'd be attentive in the store. I'll spend my money elsewhere! |
01 star
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01 star
| Unbelievable experience! Literally unbelievable. I waited 50 minutes and finally walked out. Receptionists were beyond awful. I booked 3 style appointments in advance for a wedding. One person was taken right away, 20 minutes later the second person was taken. I WAITED 50 MINUTES while being ignored by the receptionists. I can celled because the others were almost done and we would be running late. My stylist finally came out and said he'd quickly do my hair. What !! I'm not paying $100 to get rushed service. We were looking forward to a relaxing, fun experience. More unbelievable, I waited 20 minutes to pay for the two services. One receptionist couldn't take transactions and another was occupied with a wedding party. I was so close to walking out and not paying. Unfortunately the two stylists didn't get a tip through no fault of their own. I can't give an unbiased opinion of their work as I am still furious in the way I was treated. I would expect some ambiance at $100 for shampoo & style. I could never recommend Izzazu. Denham & Company is on Market Square, their rates are reasonable and within walking distance of the Fairmont. I am calling the concierge tomorrow informing her of my experience. |
45 stars
| The best place for an artic swirl. :) |
34 stars
| Best place close to the city for a Dippy cone! I grew up in small town that hosted a Whippy Dip! Every time I see this type of privately run ice cream shop it reminds me of home and lazy summer days with my girlfriends. Riding bikes to the local pool, playing at the beach on lakeside, or causing a ruckus at the Whippy Dip! Oh, sooo serious summer romances... flirting with boys while throwing ice from our slushies was a regular occurrence.\n\nFinally, a warm spring day on the books and the only place I want to go is The Page. The location is so weird! Under this huge bridge away from any greenery or picnic tables next to a low end used car dealer. I suggest grabbing your food and heading elsewhere. There is always some sort of line and it gets worse on the weekend. These guys and gals are pros when it comes to ice cream and will recite all the flavors with speed that you might miss them. It's kind of like the Cheese steak place in Philly. Know your order when you get to the counter, pay, and move OVER!\n\nThey have so many flavors of ice cream! The menu is extensive, you can get anything here, brgrs, fries, hot fudge brownie sundae, or a banana split! I will be back all summer! |
34 stars
| This is one of many hidden gems here in the Burgh. Check it out, freaky good ice cream, better blizzards than Dairy Queen, shakes that would have Ronald McDonald spinning in his grave if he were dead. \n\nI love Page's dairy mart, and look forward to opening day every spring, then go at least every week on those warm summer nights and have a cone or my favorite, peanut butter chocolate ice cream with butterfingers and reeses peanut butter cups running through it. Then I go run for two hours to burn it off, but it's worth it.\n\nWhy four stars? Bad intersection (Carson and Beck's Run) and parking can be a motherbucket.\n\nYou're still sitting there reading this? GO TO PAGE'S NOW! |
12 star
| I have lived in the area of Page's Dairy Mart for about 40 yrs. I have always enjoyed the ice cream until\" this\" day. I ordered an artic swirl (chocolate ice cream with chocolate chip cookie dough) I have ordered this same item over and over again. When I took first taste, no chocolate chip cookie dough pieces, second taste, same thing, third taste, same thing and so on for approximately 5 or 6 tastes. I took the cup with remaining up to counter and asked them to remake, I was denied told it would waste \"their\" money, nothing about mine, what I had ordered was more expensive than plain chocolate ice cream. They dumped what was in the medium cup into a small and handed back to me. Well it wasn't even a medium desert, since it fit into a small cup. I even tipped the girl $2 when I first received my desert. I will never return, to make any other purchases. I will however return to express my disdain to the owner when I can find him there. I hope he reads this. |
45 stars
| Hubby and I have taken to driving up Carson street to get to the Southside in order to avoid that HORRENDOUS traffic in Squirrel Hill. We drove by Page Dairy Mart a few times and each time he would casually mention that he would like to go there someday.\n\nWell, we did.\n\nI wish I could comment on one of the DELICIOUS looking Sundaes, but I'm watching what I eat soooo... frozen yogurt it was.\n\nWhat I can say is that the yogurt was smooth and creamy and I LOVE that they have a ton of flavors they can \"mix into\" the yogurt so you can get almost any flavor you want. Hubby had a cone of regular soft serve ice cream and said it was really yummy. He also had an order of cheese sticks and said they were just o.k., so we will probably stick to ice cream/frozen yogurt from this place.\n\nThe kids working were fast and friendly so we left them a nice tip. As someone who worked her way through college working at a frozen yogurt shop I can say -- TIP YOUR SERVERS, even if just your change -- they will greatly appreciate it. :-) |
45 stars
| Stopped in here after a bit of night time sightseeing of Pittsburgh. My sister and brother-in-law, who are the ones who live in Pitt, had never been here before, so we were all newbies! Huge plus that it's open until 11pm on weekdays. This little place is great. You walk up to the order window, pick from a handful of different soft serve favors and cone choices, and are given your fresh ice cream in no time! I ordered the strawberry soft serve in a waffle cone. HUGE portion, and less than $3! Obviously shocking to me as a native New Yorker, since nothing around here is ever that cheap. My sister had cheesecake soft serve, my other sister had blueberry soft serve, both also in waffle cones. My brother-in-law had key lime soft serve in a pretzel cone! So unique and actually really delicious, having that savory/sweet thing going on. 4 cones of ice cream for less than $12. Fresh, homemade ice cream, with really nice staff. I look forward to my next visit to pittsburgh, so I can enjoy this place again! |
34 stars
| Damn good ice cream. \n\nI love a great generational dining experience, my grandma took me here when I was a little girl and this past weekend I got to share the experience with my boyfriend his mom and nephews.\n\nI ordered a traditional banana split, but really I wanted to have one of everything on the menu. \n\nThe strawberries are real strawberries!!! That alone sets Page Dairy Mart a part from the rest. |
34 stars
| Have driven by this establishment many times when I lived in Pittsburgh and in my visits, but I never pulled over to sample the goods. That is until today and it was really good!\n\nDon't be swayed by the lines. The staff is really efficient and move quickly. Prices are reasonable and portions are huge. \n\nAlthough I was really impressed by the different flavors of soft serve and that they are all homemade, I saw the sign for the apple dumpling sundae so I opted for that instead. My aunt went with a classic chocolate shake. \n\nThe sundae is massive and the ice cream was so good, some of the best vanilla that I've had. Only critique is that the core part of the dessert were canned and were too sweet and sugary(- a star)\n\nEven though I don't opt for anything vanilla in life, I think I might squeeze in one more scoop on this trip! |
45 stars
| Great ice-cream at a reasonable price. I love their chocolate banana milkshake. |
45 stars
| Get a Southside Shake with hot fudge shake and peanut butter sundae on top - absolutely amazing! |
34 stars
| The best soft serve I have ever had. Some flavors are better than others. Of the mint chocolate chip, toasted coconut, and pistachio that I tried last night (what can I say, I was hungry) the toasted coconut was the best. It has real pieces of toasted coconut.\n\nA very good value for your money.\n\nDon't expect to find any seating here. |
45 stars
| This place is a little gem! Hidden just down E Carson, past all the shops and busy streets there is a tiny little unassuming building on a large corner lot. I've never been a fan of soft serve or gone out of my way for it, but this place will make you do just that. Not to mention the fresh squeezed lemonade made to order (yes, they squeeze the lemons right into your cup.) Burgers and fries are also made to order, so be prepared for a short wait while you prepare mentally for the heaven you're about to consume. I'm not a fan of their fries (they tasted like they were made in old grease) but wow that cheeseburger. I have a small appetite and can't usually finish most things - so when I ordered my burger and fries I let the bf know he was expected to finish it for me. Little did we know he wouldn't get any of that delicious burger, because the second I took the first bite the rest magically disappeared. \n\nOh! They also have old fashioned dip cones which are one of my favs. \n\nDefinitely recommended. |
45 stars
| I have had lots of items off of their large menu and everything has been good. |
45 stars
| I've been coming to page's since I was about 5, literally. I love it. It's a local favorite for sure and for many reasons. 1) the history behind page's... Literally if you walk behind page's there are old photos of what the building used to look like and some south side history :P. 2) their ice cream is incredibleeee. They have a ton of unique flavors and combinations. My favorite item on the menu is their strawberry sundae with twist ice cream, with an Esther's chocolate covered pretzel on the side. Pure heaven. 3) their food is amazing as well. I love their south side hot dog! It's unique and amazing.. Toast bun, grilled dog and chilli sauce.. So good. Their fries are awesome as well. I also adore their lemonade, both regular and freckled. Keep in mind they are cash only though! |
34 stars
| Page's is a Pittsburgh icon. The ice cream is good, the selection is vast, and the price is right. They have so many different things to try, it's nearly impossible to choose. I'm a big fan of the cookie sundae, brownie sundae, and cinnamon roll sundae. The options at this place are pretty much endless. But sometimes a regular soft serve sugar cone is the way to go. It's better than Dairy Queen, AND you support a local business by going here. What more could you ask for. \n\nI don't know if I would say that Page's has particularly superior soft serve, but it's the experience and variety that makes this a four star place. I do think the ice cream is better than somewhere like Dairy Queen, but not by much. What makes Page's special is wide variety of options and soft serve flavors. It's also the nostalgia that goes along with it. It's a business that hasn't changed much in it's lifetime, and that's what most people like about it. You can count on Page's to be there every March-October. They're going to offer the same treats you loved as a kid for your whole lifetime. It represents the change of the seasons and brings back memories for people. It means a lot more to people than just a summertime ice cream stop. \n\nFor those who have never been there, there is no interior so you'll have to eat in your car or standing outside. I prefer to open the back of my SUV, sit there and enjoy the night while I eat my ice cream. The parking lot is hectic and downright scary sometimes. I typically avoid this place on busy nights just for that reason. \n\nBeware, they only accept cash. But there is an ATM on site! |
23 stars
| I have been driving by this little bakery for several years now and always wanting to stop in and try it. Unfortunately, they are usually closed when I have the time to stop. I was finally lucky enough to find them open at a time when I had a chance to stop and pop in. The cases were less than half full and I found this a tad disconcerting and so asked the lady behind the counter why they were so empty. She said they they normally sell out of most of their fare very early in the day. Luckily, they did have a small yellow cake with butter cream frosting. I ordered one and took it home.\n\nThe cake was good, but it wasn't as good as some of the other bakeries in the Pittsburgh Metro. I would never crave it, but I would return if the other bakeries were closed at the time. |
34 stars
| Mmmmm. Their Egg drop soup is sooo good as is the General Tso's, and they deliver FAST! |
01 star
| Horrible - they use chicken that's been out uncover all day . And they smoke around the food.:( |
45 stars
| I gotta give my man Jonathan kudos for some recent changes he's implemented. The upstairs now has a menu with smaller lighter items for the bar. I can now finally go here and just grab an app' at the bar without having the customary food coma afterwards after his multicourse feast. He's upgraded the staff and kept the pro's from the past (marney and errol). Steve and Clint are good newer additions as server and bartender. This is only my second 5 star review, probably should deserve 4.5, but wtf it's so obvious he cares and appreciates the business so much. The food is still great, the patio is nice, the hood' location is still scary and fun and the smaller menu items and additional staff are appreciated. I do wish he had more options than just italian wine, but last night we were able to find a great white. The salmon carpaccio last night is the best I've ever had. The mussels with diablo sauce was also excellent. I don't know of any other small restaurant chef in Pittsburgh that takes as much care in the quality of ingredients used (except for Douglas Dick at Bona Terra). In my original post I said it was a bit pricey, but I've decided it's well worth the cost now. I also tried a ceviche here that was out of this world. There's definitely a lot more to have at this italian place than just pasta and red sauce. |
34 stars
| The food is unforgettable, but unfortunately so is the bill. Sicilian themed with fresh ingredients in an intimate setting all prepared in an open kitchen.\n\nAsk before you order a special, or you might be stunned when you are handed the check. But if you love food and money is no object, this is your place. A great place for Valentine's day or a special anniversary splurge, with the emphasis on the word 'splurge'. |
45 stars
| Some people train for marathons, other people train for this meal. Before sitting down make sure you get in the proper state of mind and prepare yourself for a long night of indulgence. This being my first dining experience at Alla Famiglia, I was unaware of the challenge that I had undertaken. We had A Party of Five, empty bellies and an optimistic mentality; we couldn't resist the tempting appetizers recited to us and ended up ordering the mega meatball, calamari and shrimp, and sausage over polenta. All were amazing. The meatball was the highlight: twelve ounces of perfectly cooked beef, filled with mozzarella and covered in sauce and provolone (kisses fingers). Big plus for including the tentacles in the calamari. I've noticed these legs less and less while dining out, when did they lose suction as a staple of a calamari appetizer? Also adorning our table were a few clothing options in which to dress the bread, all of them enjoyable on their own or as an ensemble.\n\nOne would think after such a hearty opener all that remained was the main course. How wrong of an assumption that turned out to be. Before we could even think about crushing our dinners, we had to face two formidable courses of salad and pasta. As mentioned by other reviewers, the salad is great. Nice dressing, nice fillers, nice roughage. The pasta that's included with the entree was a fusilli bucati in a vodka sauce served family style. Unable to pass up the promise of a great carbonara with guanciale and fresh egg, we had two pasta opponents to tackle. Both were cooked so perfectly al dente I would have put them on my NHL all-star ballot as a write-in if voting hadn't already closed.\n\nAt this point in the meal, I had completely forgotten that I still hadn't even seen my main course. And I was fine with that. As a table we compiled quite the culinary collection: bistecca fiorentina, veal milanese, veal marsala, mussels in a diavola sauce and the sea bass special for the evening. You know when a meal is so utterly divine that you just stop talking to everyone around you and have a one on one pow wow with the gastro-gods? Yeah, that's what happened. I will say at one point during the meal, my brother had to get up and take a walk around the restaurant for fear he would wake up two days later in the ICU if he didn't fight off the impending food coma that threatened his existence. Instead of napkins they should have given us a white towel and a trainer to throw it on the table for us because we were doing our best impression of Apollo Creed...and our food was Ivan Drago.\n\nOur waiter, who we thought was our friend, then had the nerve to ask if we wanted dessert, some balls on that guy. Of course we wanted dessert. We decided on the tiramisu which I hope had a clean bill of health because it blew our minds. It was so good that I was upset with myself. I did exactly what I hate seeing someone do on any and every food network show. I took a bite, put down my fork, closed my eyes and just said, \"wow!\" I just hope it was as good for the tiramisu.\n\nOther housekeeping items: you can bring your own wine for which they charge a corking fee. All the water is bottled, but I didn't see it on the bill so I figure it's included. The chef/owner is extremely friendly and accessible, as he is cooking basically right next to your table. Parking at the meters next to the building is free after 6pm, despite what it says on the signs; our waiter informed us they have an unspoken agreement with the parking authority.\n\nHeavy on the belly, heavy on the wallet, heavy in our hearts! |
45 stars
| Always fantastic. |
01 star
| The menu online gives no prices, and the entrees are ridiculously overpriced for what you get - a good meal, but far too much food, and nothing extraordinary. The entrees are $50 - $60. BE WARNED - if you want atmosphere to go with your $60 entree, you'd better REQUEST DOWNSTAIRS! Otherwise you can have your anniversary dinner in a small room in front of large televisions. Who knew? And the staff will definitely not accommodate your request for a more romantic spot - even if they know it is your tenth anniversary! Wow. Should have walked out. |
45 stars
| Incredible Italian food. Mushroom appetizer is just phenomenal. So is the mozzarella cheese. Great fish. Expensive but worth it! |
45 stars
| Might be the best restaurant I have been to in Pittsburgh! Made reservations on a Friday evening at 9:00PM for two.\n\nApps: The service was great, the server knew all menu items in detail by heart. We started with 2 appetizers my fiance wanted the Calamari and Shrimp that was in a garlic, herb lemon sauce...best shrimp I have ever had, they were colossal! I ordered the Meatball stuffed with bufala mozzarella smothered in a plum tomato sauce, it was unbelievable! \nThe salads course was great and I'm not a salad guy. We were both almost full at this point and we still had the pasta and entree course ahead.\n\nThe Pasta Course: The owner wheels out a cart to our table with a whole wheel of Locatelli Pecorino Romano, in which he will use to make our Cacio e Pepe, table side. He pours 2 portions of linguini on top of the cheese wheel, adding the heavy cream, EVOO and pepper, he mixes and digs into the top layer of the cheese wheel and serves it into our bowls.\n\nEntrees: I ordered the Veal Chop Milanese, I was so full at this point I took 2 bites out of my Veal and couldn't go anymore, but this was the best veal chop I have ever had, had to take the rest home. My Fianc\u00e9, she ordered the Chilean Sea Bass, but was equally as full, the fish was perfectly prepared and melted in your mouth, she took all, but 2 bites home also. Unbelievable experience!! |
01 star
| No better in taste than a Fazoli or even an Olive Garden. Inflated prices, like the cheapest entree was $40, try to disguise this place as something it is not. Went with a group of co workers, so we pretty much got everything on the menu and not one thing stuck out really good. Service is incredibly slow. Not worth it at all. Even if you tell yourself that atleast the portions are large, the food is just not good enough to warrant wasting a meal eating there. |
45 stars
| Fabulous! |
45 stars
| good food, we had the bean appetizer, seafood diablo, and the flounder...It is expensive but well worth the money, classic. |
34 stars
| I stopped by here this past Thursday with my fiance and 4 other dining companions for dinner. Alla Famiglia has been on my list of places to try for quite a long time and I was eagerly anticipating eating a dinner here. We arrived shortly before our reservation time of 7:30 at about the same time as another couple from our party. We were almost immediately taken back to our table which was on the first floor in a back room. I honestly didn't notice too much while we were walking back to our table but thought there was not much decoration in the room we were in. Yes there was a fireplace but nothing else really sticks out besides the fact that the lights would dim a bit for about 5 seconds before eventually brightening back up every 10 minutes or so.\n\nSince none of our party had ever been to Alla Famiglia before our server took the time to go over the menu with us. Whenever he got to the veal chop and explained it was their specialty, I immediately knew that was what I wanted. So I ended up ordering that with the pizzaiolo option while my fiance went with the seafood diavolo. My veal chop was described as a double cut natural chop braised with hot and sweet peppers, homemade Italian sausage, and plum tomatoes while my fiances seafood diavola had many different types of seafood in it including a lobster tail. All entrees also come with a first course of salad and a second course of pasta with vodka sauce, both served family style. While we were waiting for our first course to come out they served us some crusty Italian bread along with a couple of different dipping sauces of which I remember one that had a couple of different imported cheeses, one with goat cheese and then another which was olive oil based and called the holy oil(?) due to a trio of herbs of which one was basil. That one was my favorite and when combined with some of the Parmesan cheese that they had on the table was awesome. After a short while our salads came out, 2 family style bowls for the 6 of us along with a dish of Gorgonzola so that we could top our salads with it. The salad ended up tasting decent, I only wish that I had more of it. The six of us quickly finished it all and then were in for quite a bit of a wait before our pasta with vodka sauce arrived. It was long enough for all of us to notice and wonder what was taking so long for pasta. Whenever it arrived, once again 2 family style bowls for the 6 of us, I thought that it tasted pretty good. It wasn't the best vodka sauce I have ever tasted but since I was still pretty hungry at this point I really enjoyed it especially after adding some of the chili oil that they brought to the table with it. The chili oil gave the sauce that perfect bite for me. Almost immediately after finishing our pasta our dinner entrees arrived. My veal chop looked impressive and was big enough to make comments about how it could tip the car on the Flintstones. Most of that was due to the size of the bone although there was a decent amount of meat on it. The veal itself was cooked perfectly as it was moist and juicy and I ended up enjoying it. The pizzaiolo sauce was just ok though as some of the sausage that I had seemed to be burnt while others were fine. Whenever I had the non burnt pieces I liked it but the couple of burnt pieces really made the sauce inconsistent from bite to bite. I was also lucky enough to try some of my wonderful fiances lobster tail and thought that it was very good. It was cooked perfectly and was tender and tasty while not being overdone at all. After all that we had eaten our whole table ended up passing on dessert and I left the restaurant full but not overly so. I am still wondering about all of these reviews that tell you how much food they received which was also said by the valet on the way in. It made me wonder do they normally serve a family style portion to two people instead of the three like they did at our table? Should I feel cheated on this one? Maybe I will find out on a future visit but then again maybe I will not.\n\nThe bottom line for me is that I might come back here again in the future but I don't think that this would be my first choice. Don't get me wrong, the food here was pretty good but whenever my food bill after tip is coming out to about $150, they had better either have impeccable service like the Capital Grille or Ruth Chris' or to die for food. Sadly Alla Famiglia let me down on both accounts here as the food was good and the service average. |
12 star
| Seated in the bar after having made reservations a week in advance. That, paired with a mediocre menu and overall experience, gives this two stars. Save your money and stay in town. I would probably send you to the (gasp) Olive Garden before I referred you here. |
34 stars
| Words to the wise:\n1) Don't eat for approximately 3 days before having dinner here. You'll thank me later.\n2) The bread and fixins (especially the bean and cheese gustoso), while EXTREMELY yummy, pale in comparison to the rest of the meal. You want to wait for your meal. Trust me. YOU want to wait for the homemade pasta.\nThe smaller portions of veal are PLENTY and so unbelievably tender. Also the preparation is really well balanced. I had the Escalopes of veal (lots of mushrooms and spinach) and it felt like the veggies were integral to the dish. Most places would have skimped . . . not Alla Famiglia.\n\nReally good. So good that I ate till I looked like I had a food baby in my stomach. Pretty? No. Completely worth it? Yes. |
45 stars
| Incredibly authentic Italian cuisine. If your looking for a memorable spot with some of the most delicious actually Italian dishes then look no further than Alla Famiglia. This is a restaurant to celebrate an occasion at such as New Years, Valentines Day, Anniversaries,etc. \nmy girlfriend and I came here for New Year's Eve and we could not have enjoyed it more. To start we had the Alla Famiglia Meatball. I couldn't get over the rich tomato sauce that the meatball was surrounded in and the smoothness of the actual meat. Just delicious, must have.\nWhen you order an entree you also get their house salad served in a homemade Italian vinaigrette (light and complimenting to the diverse salad topped with great peppers!) and their Penne Alla Vodka. This pasta dish alone is enough to warrant a visit . I am a alla vodka lover and this is the best I've ever had. It's hard to describe but its not to rich or creamy it's absolutely just right. The pasta itself was so smooth and melted in your mouth with their sauce.\n\nFor entree my girlfriend had their Ahi Tuna Steak (special). Prepared perfectly and with a great lemon butter sauce. I had their speciality, their double cut Veal Chop. This is something straight out of The Flintstones in its portion but let me tell you it's with every penny. I had the Veal Chop Pizzoaloa style wivh was with hot & sweet peppers, a great tomato sauce covered in provolone cheese. This was such a moist Veal Chop that literally fell off the bone and with the marbling it just melted in your mouth. \nEverything was spectacular , it's a restaurant you have to visit if your in the area at least once given you are willing to spend for your meal. $$$$ but you absolutely get what you pay for. |
12 star
| My boyfriend & I went to Alla Famiglia for our (late) Valentine's Day dinner last night. We don't go out & splurge like this often, so we were really excited for a special dinner. The food was out of this world (bread & sides, salad, pasta alla vodka and veal chop Milanese), but the service was absolute garbage. I've seriously been treated better at a TGIFriday's. We waited, pretty much unattended to, at the bar until 8:20 for an 8:00 reservation. Once seated, I practically had to beg for a wine list. We called a cab at the end of our meal and decided to get drinks & wait back at the bar. The cab was taking forever, so we called a different company. As my boyfriend was talking with the cab company, a waitress walked by. We heard her walk into the kitchen and loudly announce to the rest of the staff, \"UGH, those people at the bar are JUST now ordering a cab.\" It was 10:30. On a Saturday night.\n\nI don't know if it was the fact that we were some of the youngest patrons in there (early/mid 20s), but we felt talked down to and disrespected the entire time. Maybe if we were in our 50s like everyone else, they would've treated us like adults.\n\nWhen I plunk down $160 for one of the most highly-recommended restaurants around, I expect to be treated like I'm spending $160 at your restaurant. Despite how great the food was, I won't be returning. SO disappointed. |
45 stars
| Just recently returned. PHENOMENAL meal! Glenn our waiter was superb. Loved the veal dishes. I also enjoyed the new cocktail menu. One of the drinks was iced coffee with orangicello and frangelica cream. DELICIOUS! |
23 stars
| The food was delicious. But it is a ridiculously expensive restaurant. If you're intimidated by spending $100 or more on a complete meal for 1 person, then this is not the place for you. Knowing that we had other plans for our evening, my date and I cut the meal short with appetizers, salad, and a bottle of one of the lesser expensive wines they offer, which was $54 a bottle. Our check was still $120, and we left hungry. Which is a shame, because the little of what we did have, we fully enjoyed. There are plenty of Italian restaurants in Pittsburgh, and many of them are very, very good - where one can enjoy a meal for a fraction of what it costs here. |
01 star
| The first time I went here was with a group - we had reserved the entire restaurant for a retirement party. I had a horrible experience. Vowed never to go back! At that time, I even had a terrible interaction with the owner.\n\nThis time I was invited with a couple of girlfriends because they love it. Decided to try again since it was more about the \"get together\" than the food/location.\n\nThis time, overpriced food and bad service. Overall, it was not anything out of the ordinary and not worth the price. I had the veal speciality. Large portion, but ok. Staff was not very attentive for the small amount of customers present.\n\nI am a Pittsburgh native. This is a bad neighborhood. \n\nI am NOT interested in ever going back! |
45 stars
| UPDATED: Just wanted to share that we attempted to visit for a third time when my husband's brother was in town in mid-November of 2014. We had reservations for 7:30 on a Tuesday, so we obviously figured we would be seated immediately. The brother and his girlfriend arrived a couple minutes before the reservation and were told to go up to the bar while they set the table and wait for the rest of the party. I arrived about a minute after and my husband a few minutes behind me as he needed to park due to the lack of valet during the week. There was no one at the host stand when either of us came in. So we went up to the bar, declined a drink... and waited, and waited. The bartender soon became deeply involved in picking a wine for a couple at the bar, not his fault. The brother eventually was able to flag down a waitress to ask if she could check on our table. She looked very annoyed. She eventually went over to the phone at the bar, called down, hung up the phone and said, dead pan, \"no, it's not ready yet.\" Not a smile, not a sorry, not a \"can we get you a drink on the house?\" Meanwhile, there was an open table for 4 on that floor. The bartender eventually told us \"that's for a reservation.\" \"Yes, we have a reservation... for 25 minutes ago.\" \"They must have specifically requested that table.\" They did, however, offer us the table right next to the door on the first floor though - the one with the 10 degree breeze coming in that night. No thank you. We were very insulted by the lack of table for our reservation, but more so by the lack of acceptable service. We decided to leave and spend $20 on pizza instead of $100+ per person and enjoyed much better service.. which is never the way it should be. Hopefully they solve this problem soon. We'll give it one more go when the insult has worn off.\n\nMy husband won't hesitate to tell you what his favorite restaurant in Pittsburgh is: Alla Famiglia. And to be honest, these days I agree with him! \n\nWhile my husband enjoys many of the more \"up and coming\" restaurants with smaller portions and interesting flavor combinations, he often finds himself longing for the same quality food with better cuts of meat and bigger portions. This is where we satisfy both of our appetites for big flavor and, well, big portions. But to reduce Alla Famiglia to those two things alone would not do it justice.\n\nLet's start out instead with addressing the two biggest critiques of this place: its location and the price. Yes, it is in Allentown, but they also have plenty of parking and valet if you prefer. Honestly, we drive almost everywhere to get dinner, so this is not an issue for us. The other thing I always hear about is how expensive it is. Some of those complaints come from people who I know have no problem giving their money to the big steakhouse chains, while getting a lot less value. No, it is not cheap. You will likely pay upwards of $50 for your entry. The veal chops are close to $70. But, that's not all you get. You get delicious, fresh baked bread, a spread, dipping oil and gustoso for same, a delicious salad, and homemade pasta served family style. If you wanted to be especially frugal, you could approach this place like an Olive Garden senior special: feast on the freebies and take your entree to go. But, even if you're full, it may be too difficult not to savor the meal as it comes out...\n\nI've been here twice and my husband has been here three times (lucky - he got to go for work and he said they ordered almost every appetizer, all of which were apparently delicious). The first time I ordered the filet with gorgonzola. It was one of the most delicious and largest filets I've ever had. My husband ordered a veal chop with prosciutto which I don't think I recognized on the current menu, but he absolutely loved it. The veal chop is one of the largest bone-in cuts of meat I've seen and the sear on it was absolutely perfect. We also ordered the mussels, which were spicy and delicious, and the meatball appetizer, which I remember being tasty, but nothing too out of the ordinary. I think there are other things on the menu to try first. \n\nThe second time we came I ordered the Milanese veal chop, breaded, slightly citrusy, and absolutely heavenly. He had the cowboy ribeye which was also large and an absolutely beautiful cut of meat. The husband has a thing about fatty cuts and avoiding anything that is the least bit chewy, and he barely had to leave a piece on his plate. We also got the calamari appetizer, which was perfectly, lightly fried with a savory, garlic sauce that sets it apart from the sweet sauces often served with calamari.\n\nFinally, I should note that the service we have received here has always been exceptional. Everyone is always professional and courteous. |
34 stars
| Love it here. The food was great and had anazing service. Will be back again! Everyone was so poliet and greeted us with a smile. |
23 stars
| The name is ABC Garden and this is the best Chinese food I've had in Pittsburgh. This place completely satisfies my Chinese food craving when I want that balance between fried deliciousness and fresh ingredients. The neighborhood is kinda dodgy but since they deliver (and quick, i might add), there is no need to tread into Sketchville to pick up the delectable Chinese offerings. Also, there are free extras when you order $20 or more (such as a 2 liter of Pepsi).\n\nUpdate: Much to my great sadness and disappointment, I have had to stop patronizing this establishment due to the extremely rude and unprofessional man they hired to answer the phone. We tolerated it the first few times, even got a laugh out of the fact that he actually dropped the F bomb a few times while taking our order. But when he became hostile and irate with me on a recent order, it was all over. He started like he always does by laughing at our street name and having me spell it 5 times, then interrupted the order without excusing himself to set down the phone and yell at some children I heard in the background, then he argued with me about what the menu in my hand said, telling me I was wrong and it said something different. He was aggressive, frustrated, impatient and clearly has some psychological problems. I had to make the painful decision to give up this place in spite of the lovely fresh vegetables and tofu cooked to perfection. :( I'm trying No. 1 Kitchen on Brownsville instead. |
12 star
| Well, the delivery was fast at least. Everything else was yucky. Avoid! |
45 stars
| Never thought I would be reviewing a bank, but that's the beauty of yelp! You can review so much more than just restaurants! \n\nI live fairly close to this bank and my parents use dollar bank, which is basically the reason I use them. I have been with this bank for about 8 years or so and have never had a problem with them! I love their free checking and I have a savings account with them as well. Their home equity is awesome too- fixed interest rate of 3.25%. \n\nThis particular branch has very helpful and friendly employees. They have a drive thru and it is always quick and easy. They will even give your dog a treat if they are in the car :). I've also never experienced long lines in this branch which is always nice! |
12 star
| Our experience not so great. We have mortgage as well as basic free checking and savings with Dollar in Squirrel Hill. Mortgage application process was brutal. Starting with the advertised rate of 2.85% being suddenly not available when we decided to lock it in; got 3.01%. Automatic deduction of mortgage payment was required to secure this rate and it came out of the required Dollar checking account on the first business day of the month. Free checking is free ... until. Beware of Funds Availability policy. We deposit a check monthly at the end of the month. In August, the end of the month was a weekend and Labor Day was on September 1. So our check did not get deposited until 9/2. Mortgage payment hit on 9/2. It was paid, but we were charged $36 insufficient funds due solely to Funds Availability Policy. After doing this first, Dollar then merrily hits us with two more $36 charges on smaller checks that would have cleared had they been processed before the mortgage payment. Had we NOT been required to submit to automatic deduction of mortgage, according to our monthly statement, we had at least 10 days grace to make the payment, so Dollar's requirements and policies trapped us into this situation. Moreover, there was over $3000 in the associated savings account that was ignored. I called to protest, and one of the $36 fees was waived. Then I was offered the \"deal\" of overdraft protection from the savings account for an annual fee plus a $10 transaction fee should this situation ever arise again. Needless to say, I declined this deal and transferred the savings to the checking account where it sits until I find another bank and then fire Dollar. |
12 star
| I was thrilled to finally find a yelp review with 4 stars and only one dollar sign on Yelp in the South Hills. Moving from LA recently where for some reason EVERYTHING is more expensive... except nail salons! Now, I am by no means, a spa rat but I do like to pamper the toes every now and again. So one afternoon when I had some spare time, I gave them a try. I was totally underwhelmed. From nail polish in the front with dust on it (how long have they been there?) To sitting in a spa chair with ripped upholstery I felt neither pampered nor impressed. I MIGHT have looked beyond such things because of the affordable price till I got home and realized that my nails hadn't been cut short as I had very clearly asked nor had she taking care of an ingrown toenail. A week later I had to cut my own toes and ruin my all right looking pedicure. This place doesn't feel clean or inviting. The decor was junkie and old and cluttered. I will say that everyone was very friendly and they did take me right away when I walked in. I was really pulling for you, Future Nails. But sadly, I don't see you at all in my future. 1.5 Stars |
12 star
| If it wasn't for how fast and affordable the place is It would have no stars at all. I got a fill and a fix because I broke a nail. First off they didn't cut down my nails so now they are obnoxiously long. Second off they are so thin I feel like they are just going to crack off. Not to mention it seems very dirty.. I was very uncomfortable the whole time I was there. One of the nail techs was constantly hitting on me. I will not be returning again. |
23 stars
| It's pretty average Chinese food. Their egg rolls and dumplings were decent enough as was the Hawaii Five O dish I had was ok too. The service is a little slow as well. |
23 stars
| Had Hunan Wok yesterday because it was on my way home. I've heard mixed reviews so I wanted to try it for myself. I tried to peruse the menu before ordering but I couldn't find it online anywhere which is disappointing because the hard copy they have available had at least 300 different options from apps, combos, sides, and entrees. \n\nI got their General Tso's Chicken (extra spicy) and because my order was a take-out over $12, they threw in two free egg rolls. #win \n\n(Other offers are Free 1 Small Fried Rice w/purchase of $16, Free General Tso's or Sesame Chicken w/purchase over $28) \n\nI called on my way there and it took about 10-15 .... When I walked in, everything was ready to go. Large portion of chicken was served in plastic and rice was in standard paper folder container. They were not stingy about duck sauce, soy sauce, and fortune cookies. #win #win\n\nJust like the reviews below, the General Tso's was just so-so. It definitely wasn't extra spicy but it did have a mild kick to it. To me, the sauce tasted a bit like wing sauce from a dive bar. I would get it again because it was good but it didn't have an oriental flavor to it. When ordering from a strip mall Chinese food place, I always expect each piece of General Tso's to be a quarter chicken and the rest fatty breading to which I dissect and just eat the meat. My expectations were met but I wasn't disappointed because the chicken was good. \nThe meal had a decent amount of broccoli in it which was cooked perfectly for my taste, a little firmer. \n\nThe egg rolls were OK. Super crispy and not much filling...plenty of oil. They were free and so I can't really complain. \n\nI will definitely eat here again. I'll probably try Sha Cha chicken because it's spicier or Kung Po. This place is good if you want cheap food that will hit a Chinese take-out craving. \n\nEveryone that worked there was really nice - Even the chef in the back said hello. That alone goes a long way in my opinion. \n\nSide note - It's the day after and I'm not sick so I give my seal of health approval. |
23 stars
| I live closeby so I've been there dozens of times. I usually get chicken with broccoli or moo goo gai pan. My sister Vi usually gets moo shoo pork. The food is excellent American Chinese cuisine. The broccoli is always cooked perfectly, it is nice and bright green and firm yet not tough to chew. The chicken breast is always light and lean. Love the garlic white sauce used on the moo goo gai pan. Vi loves the plum sauce. There are several Chinese restaurants in Carrick and Mt. Oliver and I'd rate this one the best. I wish the broth used in the wonton soup was a bit richer and the egg rolls would be better if they were lighter. |
12 star
| Had chicken salad. Was good but very pricey. Their pizza is about 20-30% more expensive than any comparable pizza in the area. And since the pizza is just mediocre it is definitely not a good value so I'll pass! |
01 star
| Yesterday I had the misfortune of getting a pizza from Bishops. It was my first time getting a pizza from there in a long time. Needless to say. I won't be getting one again. I got a pepperoni and sausage pizza. The pizza was bland , tasteless. Crust tasted like frozen pizza crust. The sauce was meh. Cheese was okay. Sausage was disgusting. Bishops used to use a delicious hot sausage. I don't know what this sausage was other then disgusting. I don't recommend getting a pizza from Bishops |
01 star
| The customer service is absolutely horrible. They made me wait an hour before anybody got to me, and there were 3 available beauticians in the back. I complained and got waited on right away. I thought the customer always came first. Why would they want to risk a customer not coming back. I mean I can just go down the road to Borics. These women are old middle aged miserable employees with no passion for their jobs. I won't be back. DISAPPOINTED...:( |
34 stars
| Open 24hrs on Friday and Saturday how can you not love it. Total old school mom and pop diner. Wouldn't recommend anything other than breakfast. On top of everything else it cost nickels and dimes to eat here. After you've blown all your money at a bar in southside you'll still have enough to eat away some of your drunkness on the way home. |
12 star
| My first trip here was on a Sunday at 4pm. I was surprised to see I was the only customer. We were met by friendly staff took our choice of seat and gazed at the menu. I wanted a verity so I picked the 2 pancakes, 2 eggs, toast, sausage or bacon.\nI ordered my eggs scrambled and sausage links. I also ordered home fries and a glass of white milk. I could smell my food cooking as I waited anxiously ( I was starving)\nMy food was ready in about 8 minutes and looked tasty.\n\nAll in all good bargain and equal food quality I'll give them 2 stars.\nLike a Pirmantis it would probably be better if I had been drinking. |
12 star
| I recently bought my first motorcycle (a 2001 KTM Duke II) and found Bohn's when searching online for KTM dealers. I went in with the intention of buying a jacket, helmet and gloves. Their store is pretty nice inside, and they have a good selection of gear (mostly dirt-oriented though). \n\nI wasn't quite sure what I wanted, so I asked a lady for some assistance in picking out a helmet. She was helpful, and recommended a jacket that would be usable in different types of weather. However, a friend who was with me said he had a different type of jacket (which they also sold), and she commented that the \"hated\" that jacket and that the liner was \"nothing more than a glorified garbage bag.\" Ok...\n\nWe also talked to a guy at the register about a '96 KTM 300 MXC that my friend just bought, and asked a simple question about a clutch cable. The guy seemed totally disinterested and clueless, and I'm not really sure if he even knew what a clutch was. He ended the conversation by saying that my friend should just throw his bike away because it was so old. What!?\n\nEven after that, I still bought a jacket from them and ordered a helmet I liked that they had assured me would be in later that week. I then got a call from them a few days later saying that the helmet was no longer available, but that I could pick another style. I then just ordered the helmet online and went back the next day to get a refund.\n\nI wanted to like this place, but between the thinly-veiled insults and seemingly clueless repair staff, I don't think I'll ever return. Their prices and selection are pretty decent, so if you are in the area and know what you want, it might be OK to stop by and pick something up. If you have any alternative, though, I would avoid this place. |
01 star
| I'm in the market for a fun little scooter to have fun and commute on, and at the suggestion of a friend, I went to Bohn Cycle Shop to check out what they had in the shop. Immediately upon walking in, it took 15 minutes for someone to ask if we were helped. When I mentioned that I wanted to learn more about a Zuma over in the corner, the dude at the desk was disinterested and unhelpful.\n\nWhen I tried to pay for the scooter and roll it out, an older woman stewed around and gave me annoyed looks for coming into the store and not calling ahead. When I tried to pay with a bank-issued check, I had to wait around for nearly 20 minutes before they told me that they have never seen a bank-issued check and sent me on my way.\n\nThe entire time I was there, it felt like they thought I just stole a bunch of money and were treating me like a crook. I am definitely not going back to complete the transaction. If I'm going to be buying an expensive piece of machinery, I really expect the service to at least be a little more enthusiastic.\n\nLike Nick T. said, I guess it's a good place if you wanna grab a used bike or know exactly what you want. If you're looking to broker a new bike, go to a bigger shop with salesmen that actually sound like they're living beings. |
23 stars
| I usually love this place but it's gone bad. Went to one in wv the other day and it was good. I think different owners. My beef this one is the cheese. Very pour quality. Bread and sauce still good though. |
01 star
| I am kind to all service workers! always! This place has the worst service I have ever seen. I do not expect four star treatment from fast food but this place is ridiculous. You better check your bag because they are going to forget something. Yesterday my husband went to get a quickie family fish dinner. He was told that no sorry we are out of hushpuppies and Pepsi. Okay thats fine but what can we have to replace the hushpuppies? He was told to go down the street there is a store. This is inside, not the drive thru. It seems that this is a common experience at this restaurant. I already sparingly frequent fast food establishments but this will definitely be the last attempt. And yes I have contacted the corp. I dont want anything from them though, they can keep it. |
12 star
| The service here can be hit-or-miss, but more often than not, I don't have problems. Usually, when my friend and I stop by, we're waited on by the same server, and our food comes up relatively quickly. It's always fresh, too. Unfortunately, when they get busy, it creates problems because they don't have a stock of anything prepared, which in turn creates delays. Their cashiers have a habit of walking away from the counter in the evening, leaving customers waiting for however long it takes them to notice someone is standing there. While I understand that they have to clean up the restaurant for closing, there should always be someone to watch the counter.\n\nAs a side note, their drive-thru speaker went down about a month ago and still hasn't been repaired. It creates delays at the drive-thru window for placing orders, especially later in the evening due to above mentioned cashier habits. |
12 star
| Someone please change the cooking oil!! With the construction on Rt. 51, it has been a very long time since I decided to put up with the craziness that makes up this intersection. A nagging for fried fish however, sent my daughter, and me to this LJS. Mistake number 1 was ignoring the deserted parking lot. Mistake number 2, was placing an order at the drive thru, and eating our 2 piece fish and more dinners, after the smell of old cooking oil put a damper on our nagging for fried fish.\n\nThe service at the drive thru was friendly, the girl at the window friendly, but the smell of old cooking oil, not so much. Not a soul in sight at this LJS. Yes, there are other places to get great fried fish, and after our experience, perhaps it's time to let this LJS walk the plank off our list. The fish was edible, not the usual crunchy, crumbly LJS fish. The hush puppies were soggy from either drowning in old oil too long, or sitting under heat lamps too long. The fries, endured the same sad torture as the others. Cheap, yes, but not worth the money, or Rt. 51 traffic anymore. |
23 stars
| It has rebounded from when it closed in 08 and now does some veg stuff along with the bar food. I'd still much rather eat up the street at Max's though.\n\nThat said the clientele is nice/colorful & im glad it's reopened. |
34 stars
| I love this place. They'll all know your name after the second or third visit and people tend to be very welcoming and open without being too \"Cheers-y\"\n\nFood is above average for a bar, especially the Middle Eastern selections. |
45 stars
| This is one of my favorite bars in Pittsburgh. They have been getting a lot of bands to play. Especially font of the Wednesday night Blue Grass jam night. The hummus is great. The staff is exceptionally friendly and knows my name. They have a great beer selection too. |
23 stars
| I went to Park House after much internal deliberation. And after reading all the high reviews from fellow yelpers. \n\n This bar is less than 5 minutes from where I live. I stopped in on a Saturday night and was pleased with the music that was playing and also the fact that the bar was not overcrowded. The bar tender barely acknowledged me the whole night. \n\nThere wasn't any free peanuts or popcorn when I visited. Nor did they have the beer that I like on tap. I did get a very tasty double chocolate stout, which I found to be delicious in every way. The owner of the place even gave me an annoyed look.\n\nSaturday night is usually a crappy night to try out any new place. The service was slow but I got the feeling that the bartender couldn't be bothered to wait on me. \n\nI haven't completely written this place off. I'll just try again during the week. |
34 stars
| Went my first time for Thursday karaoke and had a blast! They serve mediterranean fare; at least half the menu is vegetarian/easily vegan. There are at least 2 bike racks outside, cars have decent options too. At 10pm an improv comedy group showed... you can imagine the energy. Super fun night, met some cool people, ate healthy food. Oh yes, and it's no smoking! \n\nDownside? It's a little pricey, but the quality is there, so... you decide. |
45 stars
| Really great place to go. There was bluegrass music playing when I went which was a pleasant surprise. It wasn't too loud, so you could talk with others at your table. The food and service was great. Definitely want to come back here again |
34 stars
| This place is like none other! Bar, yes-but so much more! Great food! Great people! It's the Pittsburgh CHEERS with a kick of Healthy! YEP-I said healthy. For example-the menu is limited, but everything is great!! How about trying the Golani Platter-veggie dish with wonderful spices! Hummus, pita, feta and an amazing spinach patty -the likes I've never had before!\n\nLove it there and would encourage those interested in a bar atmospher with a twist to try it. You won't be disappointed. |
23 stars
| Good beer, Wednesday night is banjo night which always draws a crowd. Definitely a hipster bar. Food is fresh & worth trying. Get a dish that includes the house humus. |
23 stars
| I was here for the well-known bluegrass night on a Wednesday a couple weeks ago and had a pretty good time. A friend met up with me here and we were able to enjoy the live music close to the bar and actually meet a few of the locals. I enjoyed the crowd- it seemed to mostly consist of 20 and 30 somethings, a bunch of bros, some couples, single girls and guys. We got some of the hummus, which was pretty good. If someone invited me, I'd definitely stop in again. $2 Yuenglings for the bluegrass night (that's reason enough to stop in again, right?). |
12 star
| I had heard a lot about their food and decided to check it out one night after purchasing a Groupon. This review is strictly for the food. It was not good. The hummus was okay, and our main plate seemed to be microwaved. \n\nThe bar ambiance seemed cool though. So if you are looking for a bar atmosphere, I'd probably rate this 3.5 stars. For dinner, not that great. |
12 star
| Unfortunately, I was not all that impressed with Bernie's. It's a shame it's the only real photography store in the city, but they could definitley do better.\n\nAs part of a black and white photography class, I needed to pick up film and photo paper, among a few other things. While Bernie's had everything I needed (and lots of other supplies) I didn't feel all that appreciated for coming in. I spent a couple hundred bucks and felt like I was being shuffled out the door as quickly as possible.\n\nI will give the one guy at the counter some credit because a woman right before me asked to get a roll or two of film developed in just barely an hour. I could tell he wanted to get to it quickly, but still felt like I was hassling the guy just being there.\n\nI hate to see real camera stores shut down, but unless I'm in a pinch I'm probably going to order supplies online from now on. |
23 stars
| I had a totally mixed experience with Bernie's, which may explain the other reviews. \n\nI have a DSLR that I got from my father - it had never been cleaned or adjusted. It had been having some trouble with the battery, so I took it to the only place in Pittsburgh (apparently) that will help with this. A dark-haired guy greeted me as I walked in and treated me like a total noob, and his demeanor made me feel like the dirt under his shoes. However, he did give me good information and service about my camera when prompted by another man in the shop (who I might assume is Bernie). \n\nThey told me they could send it to the manufacturer where they'd clean it for a couple hundred bucks, but instead they cleaned out the sensors and the lens right there at the counter and checked the contacts between the lens and the camera. The dark-haired guy showed me through a magnifying glass what I was looking at, and explained that some spots I saw in the viewfinder were inside the top of the camera and wouldn't appear on the pictures. The other guy (Bernie?) explained to me some of the functions of the camera -- I knew these already, but it was nice to hear them explained and he showed me a few examples. They advised me to get a UV filter to protect my lens, which I knew was overpriced but I happily bought anyway to pay for their service. \n\nSo I think the kind of experience you get depends entirely on the person you run into. I can see how someone would be put off by the dark haired guy I ran into first, and how someone would absolutely love the service from the other guy. All in all I'm pleased with my encounter with this shop, but I probably won't buy anything from there considering how overpriced it was -- however, if something goes wrong or I need any service, I'll definitely go back. |
12 star
| Up-charges most of their products that you can find on B&H for way less money. Sales person treated me like I was a very inexperienced. Not a bad place if you're in need of camera gear without a moments notice, but overall definitely order offline. |
01 star
| I developed my 120 film here the other day, and they charged me an extra 4 dollars a roll for no reason. On the website they say $8 but they charged me $12. The owner is very pretentious and rude. When I told him that it says 8 dollars online he didn't care at all. When I dropped my film off the high school kid didn't even tell me the price because \"it is too much for me to calculate\" Also, the photo equipment, darkroom equipment and film are way over priced. I am never going back to this place. I strongly urge everyone to never enter or deal with Bernie's Photo. Rather, use the websites of companies like B&H, Adorama, or Calumet. The have MUCH better customer service and better prices. Very disappointed that this is the only photo store in the city. |
01 star
| Went in to buy a cold shoe adapter in a pinch on my way to a shoot. He charged me $20 for the same exact item that sells for $6.29 at B&H. I bought it without thinking, as I was stressing on the way to a gig, but was furious when I thought about it in the car.\nUnfortunately, this is the only game in town. Makes me glad I live in New York City. You would think a store in a dying industry would thrive to provide better customer service, pretty much the only reason why I would go to a small store rather than a big one. They don't even offer that. |
01 star
| Just stopped in to see about selling my Canon Rebel T3 to buy a 60D (that they don't have in stock because it's \"old\"). I was offered $50 for my T3, that is currently being sold online for over $300. I asked why such a low price and was told that since it was an older model it wasn't worth as much. Needless to say, I walked out with my T3. Sucks that this is the ONLY camera shop in Pittsburgh. |
45 stars
| Crap! I can't believe that I missed a \"First to Review\" by just a matter of weeks. Max's Allegheny Tavern has been a shining star and a \"must\" for my Pittsburgh rotation of places to visit. Years ago, when I worked on the Northside for Heinz, I spent many a rowdy Friday night here in the basement with factory workers. \n\nWhat's there to say? It's a Northside institution and always has a mixed crowd that is super cool and friendly. The bartenders are friendly and manage to remember my name and drink choice even though I'm here only a few times a year. My Friday nights here must have made quite an impression! I love the decor here, dark wood paneling with lots of stained glass, and the downstairs bar is where the naughty people hang. Jukebox and room for dancing. The food is very homey and very reasonably priced. The German nachos are always worth ordering, and they are smothered with Gouda cheese. The spatzle is also a creamy indulgent treat. And for those seeking the real Deutsch culinary experience, they have a large variety of sausages and schnitzels. So it's a sausage factory in more ways than one. |
01 star
| Despite living in PIttsburgh for most of my life, I've somehow managed to never eat at Max's Allegheny Tavern until recently. \n\nMy initial impression of the restaurant was positive - the place had an old neighborhood feel to it, a small crowd was drinking at the end of the antique hardwood bar, and the German murals on the walls made me crave an icy-cold German lager with a stout head of foam. I thought about how well German potato salad would taste with that beer. So I grabbed a seat at the bar and eagerly awaited the first taste of my beer.\n\nAnd I waited...and waited...and waited some more - for over 15 minutes before someone came around to take the order. Actually that isn't quite accurate. Two employees came around - one to the end of the bar, and one behind the bar directly opposite me. Both of them stared at me. Neither one greeted me or asked me what I would have like to order. I stared back, incredulously, and even made a \"what's going on here\" palms-extended-upward-shoulder-shrug gesture. Neither one took the hint.\n\nFinally a third employee came around the bar and took my order. Great, I thought to myself, finally that beer. She served the beer in a Mason jar. WTF?!? Who serves imported German lager at a German restaurant in a freaking Mason jar? Max's does. The beer was devoid of its head, likely the result of a bad beer pour and/or a less than perfectly clean glass (an endemic problem with Pittsburgh restaurants, in my observation). I was sad. I quaffed my beer quickly in an attempt to salve my irritation and opened the menu.\n\nMy first impression of the menu can be summed as follows: \"Uh-oh\". The menu is huge with a number of \"slow-food\" stews and braises. The restaurant is more than half-empty. How can a restaurant prepare such a large number of menu items, including more than a few labor-intensive dishes, freshly every day and still stay in business when the place isn't even half-full? Answer: They can't. The food isn't fresh.\n\nI ordered the Wiener Schnitzel. I love properly prepared Wiener Schnitzel. Made with fresh butterflied veal breast, slightly pounded and seasoned, well-coated in fresh bread crumbs, and pan-fried in clarified butter until golden brown on the outside and juicy on the inside, Wiener Schnitzel is the ultimate comfort food. \n\nSadly, Max's Wiener Schnitzel had nothing to do with properly prepared Schnitzel. The veal was super-thin, had a texture that strongly suggested it had been mechanically processed, and tasted as if it was pre-breaded and frozen. It wasn't pan fried either. The breaded, frozen, puck was simply dropped into a fryolater - where the breading puffed out and fell off of the meat in places (which doesn't happen when the cutlet is resting against the cooking surface under its own weight as when the dish is properly pan-fried). The edges of the sad Schnitzel had curled up and it looked a horrible mess on the plate. Curly Schnitzel?!? My stomach dropped.\n\nMy sides, German potato salad and braised red cabbage, were equally awful. The German potato salad had an unnatural glossy sheen - the kind that typically comes from bottled sauces that contain high fructose corn syrup. The \"bacon\" in the dressing was nothing more than tiny flecks of some sort of processed, possibly faux, \"meat\". The potatoes were suspiciously uniform in thickness and roundness - exactly the homogeneity that is found in pre-peeled, pre-sliced, vacuum-sealed processed potatoes. It was a gluey, sickly sweet, mess. I didn't have more than a bite or two. The braised red cabbage didn't taste fresh - it tasted like it had been sitting in a steam table for a day or two and my order was its last chance to be eaten. \n\nMax's Allegheny Tavern bills itself on their web site as, \"The Best in German Fare. The Best in Service\".\n\nThat's total bullshit. It's awful - both for service and fare.\n\nIf you want good, authentic, German fare (in which the Schnitzel is properly pan-fried to order and delicious), join the Teutonia Mannerchor down the street. \n\nI'll never return. |
45 stars
| I like this restaurant so much I had my wedding rehearsal dinner here. (Both the families liked the food very much.) Max's is the best German food in Pittsburgh -- actually, it's the best German food I've had outside of Germany, and I've definitely had worse meals in Germany as well.\n\nMax's is in a restored hotel, and the decor is very much in the Victorian style of the original hotel building. The exception is the bar area that's good for happy hour or watching a game, or just having a beer -- that has a lot of neon and a jukebox. But the bar area is also tasteful and pleasant to be in. Max's has a full bar, but their real specialty is their excellent selection of German beers, both in bottles and on tap.\n\nI haven't met a wurst I didn't like, and they're pretty much all offered here. The Braunschweiger sandwich is pretty delicious and unique in my experience, and the schnitzels are very delicious as well. Another specialty is the kase spatzle (Spatzle noodles with smoked Gouda cheese -- a twist on mac and cheese that ensures that even a picky child will have something to enjoy here), but my two favorite menu picks here are the hassenpfeffer and the spinach salad with warm bacon dressing. For sides, the red cabbage salad is my favorite, although the sauerkraut is also very good. I don't care for the German potato salad, however -- I like the kind that has caraway seeds and vinegar, and is served cold, but Max's offers the kind that has an unidentifiable sauce and is served warm. Some people like that style of potato salad though, and from what I can tell, Max's does a decent rendition of it.\n\nIf you're looking to reserve a room here for a banquet, you have a lot of options. The basement \"Rathskellar\" is more bar-like in its atmosphere. It would be a good place for some guys to have a birthday party or something. For a rehearsal dinner or other formal event, one of the upstairs banquet rooms would be better. Depending on the size of your group, you can arrange to have a buffet-style dinner, or individuals in the group can order directly off the regular dinner menu. |
34 stars
| Real german food (sausage, etc) and decent beer in family friendly atmosphere.\n\nThis is one of the good joints. |
01 star
| I must of been eating at another Max's in a pararell universe!\n\nFood was terriable, service was worse! Went and got Sushi! |
45 stars
| Definitely my favorite German restaurant, this place brings back memories.... often a bit negative as it's right near the hospital... yes, my Mom took me there after my arm breaking fiasco, that time I got hit by the car, etc., etc. (I was obviously an uncoordinated child), but also wonderful as I could literally lose myself in their vast array of tasty foods. It's definitely a North Side staple, and the atmosphere has a \"well worn\" appeal with old pictures of the local Germanic community and of the area. This place has it's own personality, which is a plus in my opinion!\n\nAs for the food... well, you can't find much better German food than this and at this price! Both of my parents favor the peasant platter. Me, I love the stuffed pretzel appetizer, all the different sausages (the weisswurst is amazing!), and their kasespatzle (thick, doughy egg noodles with butter and cheese). I will always associate Max's with the best, most flavorful German food at an affordable price! |
12 star
| Visiting from San Francisco. Food was mediocre at best. Bland is the best description. Sausages and Weiner Schmitzel were unremarkable. Best was the sweet & sour cabbage that accompanied. But also served were over-boiled 'daily vegetable' of snap peas, asparagus, and red peppers.... to the point that they were losing their color. Good beer. Yes it has old photos of days gone by... but really there seemed no joy here now... |
45 stars
| Not only does this place have a very nice atmosphere, the food is good (and cheap) too!\nFor under 10 dollars a person we each got:\n-A drink\n-A Bradtwurst sausage\n-2 giant potato pancakes, served with sourcream (note that these are NOT latkes)\n-A huge bowl of saurkraut, which also contained some pork and cranberries.\nDelicious home-baked bread, which was served with some saurkraut (prepared differently than the side) and apple-butter sauce.\n\nYUM!\n\nIt's hard not to like this place. I'm still having cravings for those pancakes :( |
12 star
| Great atmosphere of a neighborhood pub, good German beer selection, but food was less than mediocre. Won't be back. Weisswurst was very bland. Sauerbraten was dry and tasteless. Spaetzle was, well, not tradidional German Spaetzle. Schnitzel and purple cabbage were the high points, but then again, it's hard to screw up a fried veal cutlet. |
23 stars
| After a long day at work I met up with a friend for some German fair on the northside. I don't get out to this neck of the woods that often so it was a treat for me! All appetizers are $2.99 during happy hour so we went with the Potato pockets which were perogies in my book. They were crispy and creamy, and topped with fried onions. They also had a side of french onion sour cream. Pretty tasty stuff! Plus they gave you so many I could have filled up just on the app. I ordered the Bell's Oberon while my dining partner ordered the sampler. I have to say that she wasn't that impressed with the brew. \"Dirty pipes\" and I quote. I had the same taste from my order so I focused on the food.\n\nWe both ended up ordering Max's Goulash that was suggested by another Yelper! You can't go wrong when you have that recommendation. This is not our small town neighborhood goulash made from egg noodles and a mix with ground beef. The noodles in this feast were homemade and chunky, piled high with a peppery meaty sauce infused with fall off the fork beef, carrots, peas, and tiny pearl onions. If you remember yesterday was a cold, rainy, gloomy day. This was real comfort and I had to take it to go. Rain is still in the forecast so leftovers will be grand! |