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Pitrelli's Restaurant

Tired of chain restaurants, don't like being treated like a number, well come in and enjoy our relaxed and casual atmosphere. From the moment you walk through our front door you will feel as if you have just walked into our home. Our regulars refer to Pitrelli's as the Italian Cheers. Come in and find out for yourselves why so many have made Pitrelli's their new favorite Italian restaurant in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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135 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
(135 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 135 reviews
5 stars
(66)
4 stars
(46)
3 stars
(18)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(2)
Food 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
Service 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
Ambiance 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Noise Level
1.9 / 3
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • neighborhood gem(103)
  • special occasion(58)
  • romantic(50)
  • notable wine list(37)
  • fit for foodies(34)
  • good for groups(34)
Pitrelli's Restaurant Reviews List
Review 1 for Pitrelli's Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great Experience for Large Group

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Dined on 5/16/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Group of 12 in the back room. Great food, great service. We will be back!"
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for Pitrelli's Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

great experience

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Dined on 5/10/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Server and staff made it a very personal experience. Food was delicious, vegetables were fresh and vibrant in color. Desserts well deserve the awards the pastry chef has won. Will tell friends about the great experience and return ourselves ."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 3 for Pitrelli's Restaurant
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

excellent wedding soup

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OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The wedding soup was outstanding. I had lasagna which was very good. My husband had the shrimp pasta special which he said was excellent. We both ate dessert. my dark chocolate gelato was to die for. my husbands layered cake was very good. The volinplayer made it extra special. The service is average. It took a long time to take our order and we had to ask for more drinks & dessert. It is pretty pricey to have just average service which is the only reason I would hesitate to go back. This was our second visit. The service was worse the last time."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Pitrelli's Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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Dined on 5/07/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The owner and workers are so happy you're there. They're genuinely polite and nice, and the food is all home cooked and delicious! Loved the atomisphere which made the food that much better!"
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 5 for Pitrelli's Restaurant
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Local, friendly, and quality food

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Dined on 3/15/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Pitrelli's serves quality food in a friendly, pleasant atmosphere; but the things I like most about it is that it is locally owned, and even more importantly, the owners are there in the restaurant: visible, greeting and conversing with customers. If you visit them a couple times and strike up a conversation, Jim will probably remember your name on the next visit, and he'll welcome you as if you've come to his house for dinner.
The food is good, honest, home cooked Italian fare, and the menu is varied enough that you should be able to find something that suits you. They even have gluten free options. Prices are little on the high side.
The service is just OK, which is what you might expect from a local restaurant using mostly local kids."
Dined on 3/15/2013
Special Features: notable wine list, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Pitrelli's Restaurant
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

My 10 year old son choose

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"My 10 year old son choose Pitrelli's for his family birthday celebration. He'd been looking forward to it for months. We made the reservation through Open Table and when we arrived, there were people waiting but we were seated right away. The food was very good and the waiter suggested a terrific wine! Our only issue was the cranky toddler next to us who was crying in my ear.. Why don't parents take their crying babies outside?? Never understood that?? After the left, it was a very pleasant experience."
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2012
Special Features: kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 7 for Pitrelli's Restaurant
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Very nice local restaurant,

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Very nice local restaurant, good Sat. night crowd. Seems to have a loyal following. Food was good, would definitely try again."
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Pitrelli's Restaurant
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

We have celebrated a birthday

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We have celebrated a birthday there the last 2 years and find it a great place for us and our daughters."
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2011
Special Features: kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 9 for Pitrelli's Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Never disappoints!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
"A family owned and operated gem of an Italian restaurant. Great service and wonderful food."
Dined on 04/26/2013
 2011
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 10 for Pitrelli's Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This was our second visit

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This was our second visit to Pitrelli's in about a year. There were four adults in our party. We shared appetizers among the four of us, and each couple shared a medium pizza and had dinner salads. All of us got an "adult beverage". The food was excellent as was the service. Everything was fresh. The marinara sauce on the pizzas and w/ the appetizers is delicious. Our server was a very friendly young man with a good sense of humor. It was an unhurried dinner, and we had a great dining experience!"
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Pitrelli's Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I was very impressed with

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
"I was very impressed with the armosphere and the food was outstanding! This was my first of many, many visits to this restaurant. Thebsrrvice wad very good, and I found the wine list impressive. Grest job by all who work there!!!"
Dined on 04/19/2013
 2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 12 for Pitrelli's Restaurant
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food was fantastic again.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Food was fantastic again. Service was great."
Dined on 04/18/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 13 for Pitrelli's Restaurant
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

The restaurant was a stable

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The restaurant was a stable gem. However our party of six was crammed into a booth so could not see the restaurant decor. Table would have been better."
Dined on 04/10/2013
 2009
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 14 for Pitrelli's Restaurant
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

We've been at Pitrelli's a

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We've been at Pitrelli's a number of times and our experience is always great. We tried their pizza this time, and did not disappoint. Highly recommended."
Dined on 04/11/2013
 2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Pitrelli's Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Consistently good everytime.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Consistently good everytime. Pitrelli's has become one of our local favorites."
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 16 for Pitrelli's Restaurant
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Overpriced for pasta. Went

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Overpriced for pasta. Went with kids and there was not kids menu."
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for Pitrelli's Restaurant
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

A family owned restaurant

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"A family owned restaurant with good comfort food and generous portions. Reasonably priced wine list, GREAT bread, and an extensive dessert menu. Music with dinner provided by a 94 yr old violinist who took requests. I will definately be back."
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 18 for Pitrelli's Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Love the friendly atmosphere!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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Energetic
Energetic
"Love the friendly atmosphere! The food was excellent! Loved the 90 yr old violin player!"
Dined on 04/06/2013
 2009
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 19 for Pitrelli's Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Pitrelli's always satisfies...

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Pitrelli's always satisfies... The best home made Italian food around!"
Dined on 04/05/2013
 2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 20 for Pitrelli's Restaurant
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

Unhappy

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"There were 3 in our party. The service was fine. We ordered the Chicken Simpatico, Veal and Proscuitto Totellacci and the Porcini and Truffle Oil Ravioli. Mine was the Ravioli. The sauce was a little thin and could have reduced more, it didn't cling very well to the pasta, but the taste was fantastic. We all agreed the Tortellacci was the best tasting dish but all were great. We ordered the Zaccagnini Montepulciano, which I absolutely love and never see. There were some usual suspects on the wine list but overall it didn't look corporate, nice job, and there were more than a few gems. So to this point everything was pretty much spot on. The desserts we ordered were a whole different story We ordered the amaretto cheesecake and a three layer"
Dined on 03/16/2013
 2012
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Review 21 for Pitrelli's Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Absolutely love the food.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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Quiet
Quiet
"Absolutely love the food. Marinara Sauce is amazing!"
Dined on 03/28/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 22 for Pitrelli's Restaurant
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Not worth going to again

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Service was slow and the food was poor. Our meals were overloaded with pasta with minimal meat or fish, depending upon what we ordered. In addition, the fish was slightly overcooked and very dry.
The area we sat in was a long narrow part of the room; the people at the booth next to us were not talking that loudly, but it carried all throughout the narrow room. Some drapes or fabric wall covering would minimize the noise.
Not worth going to again."
Dined on 03/26/2013
 2007
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Review 23 for Pitrelli's Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We have never been disappointed

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We have never been disappointed with the food, service and atmosphere at Pitrelli's."
Dined on 03/26/2013
 2013
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 24 for Pitrelli's Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Fantastic food and service

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Fantastic food and service again. I love going to Pitrelli's."
Dined on 03/15/2013
 2011
Special Features: romantic
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Review 25 for Pitrelli's Restaurant
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Loved the food and the ambiance

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Loved the food and the ambiance but it took about 45 minutes for our dinner to come, and the waiter never came by in all that time, and one dish was not warm any more."
Dined on 03/16/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 26 for Pitrelli's Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Outstanding in-house fresh

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Outstanding in-house fresh pasta sauces. Nice selection."
Dined on 03/08/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 27 for Pitrelli's Restaurant
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

My food was very good, but

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
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Moderate
Moderate
"My food was very good, but my husband thought it was better the last time we had been there. We were disappointed to learn they were out of Gnocchi which is the main reason we went to Pitrelli's. The waiter told us they ran out earlier in the week. I would have thought on a Saturday night they would have it available."
Dined on 03/09/2013
 2011
Special Features: kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 28 for Pitrelli's Restaurant
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

This is a very quaint restaurant.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This is a very quaint restaurant. However, we were originally seated in an extremely uncomfortable booth (seat back straight up and absolutely no cushioning). We asked to be seated at a table (with cushioned seats) elsewhere in the restaurant if possible. The server and hostess were happy to accommodate without any questions, thus we were very pleased with the service at this point. Unfortunately, by being moved, we were no longer located in our server's section though he continued to serve us. Our service at this point was a bit disjointed. However, with all this said, we would return as the food is delicious and the 94 year old violinist, Jack, are worth coming back for."
Dined on 03/09/2013
 2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 29 for Pitrelli's Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We came to see Jack, the violinist,

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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Moderate
Moderate
"We came to see Jack, the violinist, after reading an article about him. We got so much more out of our visit. The food was wonderful. I had the evening special of cod over orso and ate every last bite. The suggested paired wine was perfect. Loved Jack. His stop at our table just before we left was the perfect ending to a wonderful date night."
Dined on 03/08/2013
 2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 30 for Pitrelli's Restaurant
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Great Place

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Found it little overpriced, everything else was awesome..."
Dined on 03/05/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 31 for Pitrelli's Restaurant
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

We have been to Pitrelli's

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We have been to Pitrelli's twice now - both times we have enjoyed the food , service & atmosphere. We will be back!"
Dined on 03/02/2013
 2012
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion
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Review 32 for Pitrelli's Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great restaurant and the food

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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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Quiet
Quiet
"Great restaurant and the food was delicious! Excellent service."
Dined on 03/02/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 33 for Pitrelli's Restaurant
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

The food was excellent! Basic,

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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Moderate
Moderate
"The food was excellent! Basic, simple Italian dishes done with care and nice little touches that added to the flavors. I had the seafood ravioli and it was delicious. My wife (an excellent Italian cook in her own right) had the spinach and cheese ravioli and was impressed. Top it all off with a bottle of Falanghina white wine from the Campania region of southern Italy and you are there. For good measure there is a strolling violinist who plays requests. La bella notte!"
Dined on 03/02/2013
 2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 34 for Pitrelli's Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great date night

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"That is the cutest violinist I have ever seen!"
Dined on 02/27/2013
 2007
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 35 for Pitrelli's Restaurant
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Neighborhood Gettaway

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Very quaint and welcoming restaurant. The service was good and so was the food. A nice place to enjoy dinner with your family or spouse."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2010
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 36 for Pitrelli's Restaurant
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Good food, nice atmosphere,

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Good food, nice atmosphere, excellent service...TOO EXPENSIVE"
Dined on 02/16/2013
 2013
Special Features: romantic
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Review 37 for Pitrelli's Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The bartender was the best!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The bartender was the best! Very personable and kept everyone at the bar laughing... Maybe it was due to the two Martini's we had before dinner?"
Dined on 02/16/2013
 2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 38 for Pitrelli's Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Definitely recommend!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Great food! A.J., our server, was wonderful...he didn't rush us at all. Another highlight was having Jack play his violin in the room we were in. He played about 8 different songs. Great evening."
Dined on 02/15/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 39 for Pitrelli's Restaurant
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

This was our first time at

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This was our first time at Pitrelli's. We had a reservation & were seated right away. I liked the ambiance, & that we got a booth that was comfortable enough for the six of us. The server was very friendly & recommended several things. My one complaint was that for the quality & quantity of food, I thought it was a bit pricey. I ordered the special, which was chicken piccata. They had run out of the type of pasta it came with & offered to substitute linguine. I preferred no pasta at all, so the server suggested mixed vegetables. There were two chicken breasts on the plate, over mushy, overcooked carrots & green beans. The sauce was a bit heavier & richer than I thought it would be. This dish was definitely not worth $21.00"
Dined on 02/16/2013
 2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 40 for Pitrelli's Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

First visit! Pleasantly surprised

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"First visit! Pleasantly surprised by the great food! We will go back!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 41 for Pitrelli's Restaurant
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

The food was hit-or-miss:

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The food was hit-or-miss: some things were delicious, some things were lacking. There was a violin player serenading tables, which was a nice touch for Valentine's Day. It's a little over-priced, but my entree was worth the money. It wasn't as intimate as I thought it would be because the patrons ranged from families with children to adults on dates."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 42 for Pitrelli's Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This was about the fifth time

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"This was about the fifth time I have taken my wife to Pitrelli's and it seems to be better everytime. We had an excellent valentines day. I enjoyed the new menu set-up. The pizza I had was delicious at the restaurant and the next day. My wife had ravioli and loved it. The ambiance is great for a private dinner for two."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 43 for Pitrelli's Restaurant
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Although Pitrelli's is a family

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Although Pitrelli's is a family run restaurant with excellent food, we found the prices to be entirely too high. Our salads were brown on the edges appearing to be possibly sitting open in a refrigerator for too long. The atmosphere was quiet for a romantic evening, however, the decor was dated. I just didn't find it to be worth the money compared with other italian restaurants."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2012
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 44 for Pitrelli's Restaurant
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Nice place to have a quiet

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Nice place to have a quiet dinner with friendly owners and staff who remember you as a prior guest. Food is always first rate...love the Violinist...who is over 90 yrs old and a hoot to talk with...he takes all request and can play anything"
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 45 for Pitrelli's Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We went for my husband's birthday

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We went for my husband's birthday dinner. This was the first time we had tried Pitrelli's and everything about it was great! They put us in a side room and it was very quiet and romantic."
Dined on 02/12/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 46 for Pitrelli's Restaurant
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

Very disappointing...after

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Very disappointing...after reading other reviews, i was really looking forward to the classic family style italian experience...it is no wonder i had never heard of Pitrelli's, even though i lived 6 miles down the road for 4 years...the dining area of dark, grim, and cramped...i knew i was in trouble when our waitress read the specials off a card and could not describe/pronounce some of the menu items...portions were large, which is a definite positive...for the food quality, Pitrelli's was overpriced...my girlfriend loved the chicken parm but the tomatoes in her sauce came from a can...for $20, is it too much to expect quality...do not recommend"
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2012
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Review 47 for Pitrelli's Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Amazing desserts... make room

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Order the Chocolate Layer Cake. I ordered it as an appetizer, and after the Chicken Parmesan... was tempted to order another one as a dessert."
Dined on 02/09/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 48 for Pitrelli's Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Wonderful valentines dinner

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Wonderful valentines dinner date! We made a reservation with Pitrelli's based off of recommendations from others and loved it! The waiter was extremely friendly and knowledgeable! He shared popular dishes with us and this actually caused us to change our orders - were definitely weren't disappointed! We ordered the Eggplant Parmesan(fantastic!) and Seafood Tomato Carbonara (awesome!). The violinist didn't start playing until we were almost finished with our meal but I think it's something I will enjoy when we go back."
Dined on 02/09/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 49 for Pitrelli's Restaurant
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Nice neighborhood find

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Food was tasty and we enjoyed the violinist. Service was on the slow side. Nice neighborhood feel. A bit pricey."
Dined on 02/08/2013
 2007
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 50 for Pitrelli's Restaurant
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Incredible homemade Italian

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Incredible homemade Italian food, ambience, and drinks, reminds me of my great aunts Christmas meals (off the boat, southern Italy) would return more frequently if my wallet allowed :) definitely worth the visit."
Dined on 02/02/2013
 2009
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion
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