Q: I appreciate fast, friendly, efficient service. Especially when I'm running behind on my way to a show at the Blumenthal. I understand that when hubs and I saw down for dinner at Coco Osteria at 6:30, aiming to eat, pay and get next door to the theater by 7:20 was a huge request, but the folks here were pretty fantastic. Although out server, John, mentioned that it would be tight with time, we ordered right away and enjoyed the patio outdoors next to the Hearst building. A glass of prosecco and a few slices of bread and white bean dip later, our split appetizer and entree came out like a flash - hot and fresh! We split the caprese - standard, tasty tomato with a hunk of mozzarella and fresh basil, and the farfalle pasta - bow tie pasta with broccoli, sun dried tomatoes, caramelized onions and chicken. While the pasta dish was a little heavy for the hot summer evening, the flavors were great and the large split dish was the perfect amount to keep us full without weighing us down. I really appreciate that our server quite literally split both dishes and gave us our own portions - a really nice touch, especially when we weren't charged a split fee. That only earns them an extra star. I'll definitely head back to Coco Osteria - if not for a quick lunch then for another experience on the patio with a big ole glass of prosecco!

A: positive

Q: I rarely give restaurants a single star rating, and the thing is the food here is okay. What i did not enjoy was being seated directly next to an outdoor dumpster, complete with garbage smell and flies everywhere. Avoid the outdoor seating, bc just about EVERYTIME we go there, we get stuck sitting next ot the damn trash can. The hostesses always try to seat that table bc no one wants to sit there. Its fucking disgusting. We asked to be moved and the hostess was crappy about it and said that all the seats inside were full and that we would have to wait. the last time we sat outside, our waitress took our drink order and then no one came out for like, 30 min. then the waitress told us she forgot she was our waitress. the trick is to eat inside, at the bar. or avoid this place completely. why the hell they cant move the dumpster is beyond me, but i get grossed out just thinking about it.

A: negative

Q: I don't get the reviews. I ordered the tofu soup from Mr. Tofu and it was just OK. It's nothing special and to say it's better than the ones available in Los Angeles is blasphemy. I went there on a Saturday night and the place was empty. Empty! I had to verify the address on Yelp to make sure this was the same restaurant that everyone was raving about because we were one of two parties there. The soup was decent but I wish the "medium-spicy" wasn't as spicy because it ruined the taste of the dish. I tried Tofu Hut across the street even though their reviews weren't as great and I personally loved their tofu soup way better than Mr. Tofu's tofu soup. They were also cheaper for the seafood tofu soup!

A: negative

Q: Currently the best restaurant in Pittsburgh. This place is interesting and original and the food is amazing! It's exactly what Walnut Street, and Shadyside in general has been missing. The menu is very diverse and creative. I love that you can get multiple courses with the "bites" and "small plates" taste a bunch of stuff and not spend too much money. The bar is a really great place to hang out with friends, and the custom drinks are awesome with lots of fresh fruit. I'm very very happy this has moved into my neighborhood! PS save room for dessert, the flourless chocolate cake is to die for!

A:
positive