Lidia's Pittsburgh Pasta
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Top Sentiments among Lidia's Pittsburgh Pasta Reviewers
Good wine selection
Wonderful desserts
Fabulous Northern Italian
Great chicken liver entree
Delicious ceasar salad
Pricey drinks
Great pasta lunch
Great gelato
Great cheese pear ravioli
Delicious flavor
Customer Reviews (33 reviews)
by DenverTraveler at Citysearch
on Citysearch Dec 15, 2009I just returned from Lidia's of Pittsburgh. The restuarant is very trendy, though definitely on the loud side. The bread and the interesting spreads in lieu of butter were very good. I ordered the Lasagna Bolognese... (more)
by New Mexico Duke at Citysearch
on Citysearch Nov 28, 2009I came to Lidia's on recommendation of doorman at the Hilton. Great food, informed waiter, pleasant service and excellent wine. I had the best lasagna that I've ever eaten! I would return there in a second. My waiter... (more)
by thediner at Citysearch
on Citysearch Oct 22, 2009There were six in our party. Waiter had some training but this must have been his first job. It started with taking a wine order and returning after a long time only to tell us the "we are out of it:" No suggestions... (more)
by daryabeads at Citysearch
on Citysearch Oct 09, 2009A friend and I went to the Heinz History Museum with our kids. We decided to eat at Lidia's for the convenience even though it is a little expensive. Our server was condescending and gave us the worst service I have had in... (more)
Skydiamond
on Citysearch Feb 15, 2009The food was not a dissappointment. We went for the Sunday brunch. I was dissappointed that there was not a selection of fresh cheeses on the salad table. Also, the staff seemed very disorganized for they kept running... (more)
Pavel203
on Citysearch Feb 08, 2009First off, this is real Italian food, so if you wanted spaghetti and marinara sauce then olive garden might be running a special. Second, learn to appreciate real food, many people are writing bad reviews, one even... (more)
Spike716
on Citysearch Jan 06, 2009We just got back from girlfriend's birthday dinner, and Lidia's served the worst Italian food I've ever eaten. Worse than a cafeteria, worse than the spaghetti served on boyscout outings, and reminiscent of Chef... (more)
jordica13
on Citysearch Jul 15, 2008This was my second time visiting Lidia's for dinner, and my second disappointment. The first time, which was over a year ago, I ordered a vegetable lasagna, which was made with eggplant other grilled veggies. It was... (more)
realdon99
on Citysearch Mar 21, 2008I would reccomend Lidia's only to people who have a passion for Fine Food and Wine. The diner who is used to an olive garden or italian oven might be suprised at the difference between northern italian or Tuscan as too a... (more)
trevtnyc
on Citysearch Feb 11, 2008I'm really surprised at some of the bad reviews of Lidia's unless the people who went there are expecting all of their food drowned in tomato sauce and have never had Northern Italian food! This was one of my top 3 best... (more)
pittsburghrn
on Citysearch Feb 04, 2008after hearing many great reviews of this restaurant, my family and i attended. disappointing doesn't even come close. the food was awful, the service shockingly unprofessional and the price outrageous. They sure... (more)
LovesToDineabc
on Citysearch Jan 29, 2008My daughter and I recently had dinner at Lidia's for the first time, and it will not be the last. Wonderful wine, great food and the atmosphere was comfortable. Our server, Ashley, was extremely accomodating and... (more)
docrhetoric
on Citysearch Dec 29, 2007If you are looking for a nice, tasty Italian dinner with ambiance and friendly waitstaff, you will be sadly disappointed with Lidia's on the strip. Recently, my family and I chose Lidia's as the location to celebrate... (more)
andrewvargo
on Citysearch Jun 03, 2007Lidia's is not the Italian restaurant that most Pittsburghers would imagine. Her food is authentic Italian and comes in generous portion sizes. The only bad things I would point out is that it is somewhat loud for... (more)
mikepayne
on Citysearch Aug 24, 2006The dining experience at Lidia's was the best italian I've encountered in Pittsburgh. I had the homemade pear and cheese ravioli, which was part of the pasta sampler & they were exceptional! Our server Jack was... (more)
abqfornow
on Citysearch Aug 15, 2006I've been to Lidia's for both brunch and dinner. It has large portions of food that's more interesting than the average spaghetti-and-meatballs-type Italian restaurant, but it's a wee bit pricey for what it is and... (more)
rica2
on Citysearch Jan 04, 2006What a fabulous experience! It was like eating at Lidia's table. The staff were so friendly and explained everything carefully. The three pasta were so light and full of flavor I almost wondered if Lidia was in the... (more)
ron34
on Citysearch Nov 07, 2005I have read some other reviews and have to say I disagree with them all except the "bland food". This place is not upscale. They think they are upscale by attitude alone, but Lidia's is a posers paradise. Remember to... (more)
hoyas2000
on Citysearch Jul 13, 2005I have now dined at both of the the "Lidia's" franchises (Kansas City and Pittsburgh). I was not disappointed at either of them! I have tried the Pasta sampler both times and both times have been pleasantly surprised.... (more)
revelationgirl
on Citysearch Jun 12, 2005I have dined at Lidia's many times, usually for lunch, but also for supper. I am always pleasantly surprised with the pasta tasting. If you happen not to care for one, you will have another that you love. What a terrific... (more)