Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza
2740 Stroschein Rd, Monroeville, PA, 15146
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Address :
2740 Stroschein Rd
Monroeville, PA, 15146 - Phone (412) 373-0700
- Website https://anthonyscoalfiredpizza.com/
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch, Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
Categories
Pizza
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Katie S.
Our food was excellent!! But we would have been happier taking it out. I understand coming in late is sometimes a pain but 9:05 doesn't seen to count when they close at 10:00. Our server tried to rush use the second we sat down. We asked her for a few suggestions, and her reply was "everything is good" and walked away. I'm sorry I've never been to this restaurant before and wanted a few pointers. 9:35.. Last call for us (as we proceeded to watch the bartender server others tell closing) Pizza came out and are checks did too. We weren't even through are first slice. I'm not one too look down on things especially cause we have all been in her shoes. But customer service should be high on any business list. And not just standing around with the manager and other servers waiting for us to finish.
(2)Kostas P.
This is certainly a nice place to hang out and eat. People are friendly and food is good. Service is on top of things and fast. The pizza looks amazing, but I had the tuna salad sandwich, which I can say it was among the best I ever had! Best thing, tuna salad is not prepared with mayo but with olive oil! All in all, I am definitely going back to this place with the first chance! Highly recommended.
(4)Rob M.
Went here for the first time on a Tuesday night. Were seated immediately. Pizza is fantastic! This is not thick crust but the much thinner type crust that is more traditional of pizza in Italy. I had the traditional with no toppings (more like a margherita) and my wife had pepperoni but both were excellent. It's a little pricier and the pizzas are only 12" or 16" but it was the right size for one person and the food was great. Definitely some place we will get take out from in the future.
(4)Paul A.
I'll give a rating of OK. I have been there twice. The first time I didn't like it at all. The pizza was too burnt. All their pizza ends up a little burnt, but this one was overly burnt. The wings were also flavorless and terrible. The second time I went was for someones birthday. I kind of went kicking and screaming, but this time the pizza was a lot better, but still not as good as you can get a lot of other places, and it's quite expensive compared to other pizza places. It's not really terrible pizza, but for the big bucks they charge, go somewhere with better pizza. So all that being said, would I go there by choice? No. Would I be ok going back if I had to, yeah.
(2)Gerald M.
Popped in Saturday afternoon. Sat outside because it was a little cold indoors. Great choices on the wine list. Ordered a bottle along with broccoli rabe and sausage pizza. Enjoyed the sample wings that were brought to our table. Pizza arrived very quickly. Good. Not as thin and crispy as I was expecting from the "well done" signs all around. A bit windy outside. Pizza was not very hot when it arrived; cooled quickly. Servers are very friendly and energetic. I'm a bit iffy on another pizza. Salads and some of the beers seemed interesting. I would go again to try something other than a pizza, but reviewers were not wild about the salads it appears. My first choice for pizza is still Bella Luna. Not a bad experience. Not really as expensive as everyone claims. I'll have to give it another shot.
(3)Josh S.
The pizza at Anthony's is some of the best around. The wings are delicious and they have a good selection of beer. The food is a little pricy but worth it. The beer prices however are absolutely OUTRAGEOUS. $6 or more for a small 16-20 oz beer is probably the most expensive in the area. I can go pretty much anywhere else and get a tall draft for $5-6 for the same type of beer. Soda also comes in small bottles, not out of the fountain like most restaurants, causing you to pay $2 per soda every time you need a refill. I personally like to have a few drinks with dinner and simply cannot afford to pay $60-70 with food and drink very often. If it wasn't for the drink costs I would come more often.
(3)Jess S.
Awesome Wings - check. Amazing coal fired pizza - double check. Great Service - check. Needless to say, we love Anthony's! This is our go to when we decide to eat out last minute and have a craving for something filling and familiar. We love the wings, and regardless of the serving sizes, we always each get our own pizza, because who doesn't love left overs?? Everytime we've been here we've had a great time, with the exception of the last time. I didn't let it effect my rating or my review, because I know it's not typical, but I still think it's important to mention. We were sitting at a high top table right across from the kitchen area, with servers constantly rushing by and in perfect ear shot of all of their conversations, which I don't normally care about, with the exception of this time. There was one male server who was obviously flustered and irritated, and when he saw he had been given another table, this was his response- "G*d d*mn it, do I not deserve a f*cking break, J*sus Chr*st!" ........... not cool, dude, not cool. Fortunately he was not our server, or we would have been out the door at that moment. Our server was good (seemingly new, but good), and otherwise we had a good time, but that was a pretty shocking experience. I get that you're tired, but maybe just don't be an immature idiot next time, and be aware of your surroundings. ANYYYWAYYY! That aside, we love eating and drinking here and will continue frequenting! Hopefully that one server doesn't get too many tables again, after all, we wouldn't want him to make too much money off of those pesky paying customers that are such an inconvenience!
(5)Danielle D.
When there isn't a wait, this place is great. Food comes out insanely fast, pizza is DELICIOUS (the traditional pie is the way to go), the house salad is enormous (enough to feed 5-6 people), and according to my meat-eating family, the wings are great. Wish they had more outdoor seating. Also, their soda comes in bottles, so if you're one to down three cokes during a meal (which you'll probably need to-- food is very salty), your wallet won't be pleased.
(4)Christine F.
Been wanting to try this place for a while. Finally had the opportunity yesterday. We ordered a 14" pizza with mushrooms, sweet peppers and onions. The pizza was tasty (nothing spectacular) and the heat from the oven gives the veggies nice crispy edges. The crust is thin and crunchy. There really isn't a "sauce" on the pizza, just crushed tomatoes. Our waitress was attentive and very nice. However, with us only drinking water, our bill totaled $25! For just a pizza! We are glad we tried this place, but doubt we will go back.
(2)Garlic B.
Mediocre food with a good selection of beer. Service was decent, however they don't know how to handle a crowd over 6. Pizza is horrendous. Cheese wasn't cooked properly, undercooked, and the crust was black on the outside. Wings are decent, salad decent, meatballs were probably the best thing they have going for them and they probably bring them in frozen.
(3)Kent F.
It may be "coal fired" but I didn't want to EAT the coal! $28 for a 14" (large) pizza is waaaaay to much for what I just ingested... Plus grease! Mom, where's the Alka-Seltzer?
(2)Britney C.
So the first time I came here I was really impressed with the pizza. They inform you that the crust is well done meaning that the outside is slightly burn because of the oven its cooked in. I didn't mind this seeing that the crust taste amazing all by itself. My favorite dish however are the meatballs served with focaccia bread. The meatball is tender and just falls apart in your mouth and the red sauce that comes with it is just as good. The bread is warm and fluffy with a slight crisp topped with parmesan cheese and oregano. They also serve the with a side of soft ricotta cheese for dipping. We ordered a large traditional pie and the toppings are $3 each and $2 after the first topping. That's pretty expensive seeing that you can pick another pie with several toppings for only $4 more. We did however find out that mushrooms and pepperoni's count as 1 topping so that was a plus. They serve about 12 drafts and I went with a yards brawler which ahas in a 12 oz glass but it cost $5.50. Again that's a little much. After order a large meatball (4 meatballs), a large pie with shrooms and pepperoni and my beer. Our total bill was $45. Not the kind of price I wanna pay for pizza so I will only visit this place every now and then. I think the overpriced pie is due to it's location and the fact that they are way over staffed. For the small crowd of 20 people, most of them at the bar, they had about 10 waiters and 7 of them were just hanging around talking. Not the best look for a restaurant.
(3)Bob B.
I do not understand why this place is packed most of the time. The pizza is too greasy for my liking. Overall, it is average at best. I do like a couple of things and that is why I will round up to 3 stars. The pepperoni is crispy and very tasty. At times, I like the crust due to the coal oven.
(3)Brenda W.
Super experience as first-time visitors. It was a pleasant evening weather-wise, so we opted for a dining venue nearby with outdoor seating and this place did the trick. Our server, Steve, was excellent and not only gave us drink and food suggestions as first-timers, he also gave us some nearby tips for us as newcomers to Pittsburgh, as well. We decided on a 1/2 and 1/2 pizza with Paul & Young Ron (Meatballs, Sausage, Hot or Sweet Peppers & Ricotta Cheese) on one half and Fresh Mozzarella Sliced Tomato & Basil (No Sauce) on the other half. Note to self and others: the hot peppers per my husband were very hot; I've not seen him turn down something hot before but after one pepper he had had enough. I, not into the hot peppers, didn't even try them. But, otherwise, the pizza selections were very tasty. Steve even gave us a freebie of some chicken wings topped with carmelized onions. They were quite good and I'd order them the next visit for certain. To top it off, I ordered a sangria filled with apple pieces and my husband ordered one of the beers our server suggested. We were both pleased with our selections. Oh, and have to mention a few items of note (more for me than others): While heading back to the restrooms, a picture caught my eye -- it was Muhammad Ali from my home state of KY. And other KY connections were to soon follow. as I entered the women's restroom, there were hunky men's pictures all around. And, yes, there were George Clooney and Johnny Depp, again KY men. There were other gorgeous men's photos, as well, it's just that the KY men caught my attention first. What has that got to do with a restaurant review, you ask? Not a thing, but it did add to my delight which is part of the total experience.
(5)Nicole B.
On our adventure home from the Pirates game we wanted to eat dinner but avoid the city rush so we ventured to Monroeville and well how can you go wrong with pizza? We were seated very quickly and the hostess was super friendly. We showed up on the right day because there is live acoustic music on Wednesdays and the guy was great. Our waitress took our order fairly quick and the pizza came out super quick. We had a picky eater with our group so we just ordered the large pepperoni pizza which was good. Personally I'm not a fan of chunky sauces so I scraped the tomatoes off and on to my plate. I felt it lacked a lot of flavor and I needed to dip it in something ... Anything. It was inexpensive and worth the stop to avoid traffic. I would go back without my picky eater and try another pizza for sure this time without red sauce and the meatballs other customers got looked fantastic.
(4)Steve S.
So after our first choice for dinner ended up being closed and being a bit questionable about our 2nd choice of a dicey sushi place in a strip mall, we ended up at Anthony's. Place is decent inside. Looks like a few steps above a sports bar. We were seated immediatley and our server took our drink orders. Beers on tap were pretty limited. Is the large selection of draught beers a WI/IL thing? Anyhoo, our waiter asked if we wanted to try their "coal fired" wings. I'm not a big wing fan so I declined but he was persistant and offered to bring a free sampler of the wings out. We said sure. The wings were okay. They weren't saucy but had a good spice to them and the coal fired cooking process gave them a smokey taste you don't usually get with wings. Not bad but not enough to make me order a full round. I opted for the pepperoni pizza. I had never had coal fired pizza before but I knew it gets a bit more "crispy" on the crust edges. And sure enough, mine definitely had blackend, crispy edges. It was just okay. Nothing bad but nothing that would make me seek out coal fired pizzas after that. I still think Donatos has the best pizza in the OH/PA area.
(3)Amy C.
Great pizza! I have to admit to being skeptical of roasted cauliflower on pizza, but this was fantastic! And just as good the next day for lunch! The traditional sausage/pepperoni pizza was good too. The coal fired crust was just delicious. The staff was friendly and service was prompt and courteous.
(5)Brette C.
This pizza makes my mouth moist...I love it. I also like the fact that I can go get curbside pickup in my sweatpants. The one time I ate inside, the waiter was very nice and offered to let is try this garlic dressing stuff; it was absolutely fantastic.
(5)Steve C.
Great pizza and wings done in the pizza oven.draft beer is always cold and the service is usually great. on our last visit we went on a thursday evening. we were seated as soon as we walked in.the normally great service was just ok this time the waitress didn't seem to friendly or interested in her job, but she got the job done. we will definitely go back one waitress does dot make or break a restaurant for us.while i would give the food 5 stars the prices are a little high and service wasnt great this time so 4 stars for now
(4)Kaleigh L.
Pizza and wings are great, but SO pricy. I have a hard time paying 20.00 for a cheese/ eggplant pizza. I feel like their prices have increased since the opening here in the Monroeville location. Also skip the Sangria...not great. My glass was like a a beer glass full of red wine with apple chunks floating in it. Gross. Worth the trip if you have never been, but be prepared to pay as this is not going to be a decently priced pizza experience.
(3)Richard C.
Had they not burned the pizza it might have been good. There motto is "Pizza well done." Anthony's should strive more for pizza done well. Not a fan.
(1)Chuck W.
One of the best pizzas around. Went for lunch and saw the place was really busy. I guess to be expected for a new restaurant. I understand this is co-owned by Dan Marino and is a chain that hails from Fla. I don't know of another one around Pittsburgh. I tried the plain cheese pizza this time but would branch out in future visits. The pizza comes from a coal fired oven and therefor comes out a little charred around the edges and a bit on the bottom crust. But not to worry the taste is outstanding. Lots of other foods here like salads, sandwiches, wings and ribs. There is a bar so they serve a decent selection of beer also. I will definitely be going back to try additional varieties of their pizzas.
(4)Sally M.
The pizza options here are a bit limited - in my humble opinion - with respect to unique or unusual or interesting combinations. That said, last night I had the margherita: fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil (see photo), and it was delicious. I recommend, though I wouldn't rave about it.
(3)Wei B.
Food is so great! Love it! Been there three times, everybody love it there! The chicken wings is a must have.
(5)Jimeet P.
We had the eggplant dish and the cauliflower-garlic pizza. both tasted great. the place setting is cramped. the soft drinks on offer (coke products) come only as 20oz. bottles and they are pricey, i don't like this type of policy. service was good, and even though the place was packed we did not have to wait long to get our order. The pizza comes a bit charred, this is how coal-fired pizza is prepared. The wait staff and the writing on the wall informs you of how all their pizza is 'well done'. They have an ad, beer and pizza specials on some weekdays. I'd like to come back for that.
(4)Michelle R.
Great food. Love the atmosphere. My favorite on the menu is the cauliflower pizza. My hubby's favorite it's the wings, they have caramelized onions in them delicious
(4)Tony J.
If you are on a budget, do not bother coming here. My advice is come here with your friend and split a pizza. It will still be one of the most expensive pizzas you will ever order, but it will also be one of the best. The pizzas are well done, which can sometimes be a bad thing if they get really over done, but the crisp crust doesnt bother me. Though our one pizza was way too well done to the point that no one wanted to eat the three slices that were scorched by the coals. With that being said, you have got to get the Margarita pizza with garlic and tomatoes on top. It is hands down the tastiest pizza you will have. We got a Meatball and Ricotta that was alright, but I would never spend another $20 to get one. Also, we made our own with mushrooms, pepperoni, and green peppers, and it was also delicious, but the best was definitely the Margarita. The wings they have here are pretty delicious too. They are not sauced at all, which make be a turn off for some people, but I just put some Parmesan cheese on them and they were fine. In fact, with the pile of grilled onions on top, they were way better than just fine. By the way, the tomato mozzarella salad was also pretty good, but once again, it is pricey. Come here with a friend who is willing to split the tab, get a pizza, and enjoy yourself.
(4)Dave K.
Terrible pizza. Dried out cheese, burnt crust, very little sauce. Worst pizza I have had in a very long time. I won't be giving them another chance.
(1)D Y.
Brick oven char on edges of crust -- can anyone say 'CHAR?' Just as the sign says, they do cook the pizza's on charcoal so expect some burnt bits. It's not a minus by any means....it is definitely a plus to have some char to the meal. Who can resist that? When hubby and I stopped in it was pretty busy since the restaurant opened up the week before. Alot of seating outdoors but we opted for inside. We were seated at one of the high two top tables. I don't recommend sitting at one of those because they are set up in the middle of a busy thoroughfare between the bar and the booths. Every time a waiter/waitress came by, I got bumped. In addition, there was a blinding glare coming off of the floor because the sun was sitting just right. So we moved the table sideways and it wasn't so bad. We did try the sampler beer, which was a nice touch. Not too much of one but little tasters of many. Our waitress brought us a 'sample' chicken wing. For us, it was just OK if you like all of the stuff piled on it. Underneath, the wing was crying out for the heavy topping be served on the side. Pizza was wonderfully charred all around but we noticed that the center got soggy a little bit. Wouldn't recommend ordering out and taking them home if you lived far away because it might be soggy in the middle when you get home. Besides, once the box is closed, it takes away the crustiness of the pizza dough! Pizza should be eaten just as it comes out of the oven, no? The pizza, the newness of the restaurant/bar, it gets a 4! Would definitely come back.
(4)Michael B.
The roasted cauliflower and garlic pizza was awesome. Lot's of cauliflower . it weighed a ton! The tomato and basil was also very good. Plus I had the eggplant marino entree and was very impressed. Our waitress was extremely nice.We will definitely be back!
(4)David D.
Very good pizza. Getting soda in 20oz bottles was odd.
(4)David R.
I'm not sure where the mediocre reviews come from, but I thought this place was excellent. Very nice atmosphere and great food. I thought the wings left a little to be desired, maybe offer different flavors, but the pizza more than made up for it. Cooked perfect, and great flavor. Kharma, behind the bar was very friendly as was the rest of the staff. Craft beers at $3 per glass made for a relaxing and inexpensive visit. I will be back!
(5)Lynnette K.
Coal-fired pizza is really great. It is served well done as all the servers explain, not burned as other reviews say. As good as the pizza is, the wings are even better. These aren't breaded wing drowned in sauce. They are skinless and cooked in the coal-fired oven with caramelized onions. Awesome!
(5)Doug C.
I sometimes think I am a bit of a Pizza snob as the idea of a chain pizza makes me want to eat a hamburger instead. This place definitely is not a run of the mill chain. The restaurant is small in size but does have a small area to wait which helps. The bar is about as big as can be expected and has a pretty decent variety of beers to choose from. Service: Fast! Finally someone who gets it. People are there for Pizza so the sooner the server gets to the table, gets the drink order and while procuring the drink order they can also explain their style of pizza and what might work best for the table or group. Our server was all of that. He explained that the pizza will be cooked very well through when compared to a typical pizza and will be thin. How many slices the typical person eats and didn't PUSH the salad. Our pizza arrived very quickly, nice, hot and charred just a bit. Love it. Everything was great about our pizza. We ordered a large and a small but could have done well with 2 smalls. (I think it was large, they only have 2 sizes if I remember correctly.) Yes, this place costs more. Don't bother with a salad. the salads are overpriced and if you are there to eat pizza, EAT pizza. Salad and Pizza? Really? the soft drinks are served in plastic bottles. quick to serve and no beverage system to invest into and maintain. I've gone back several times, Always great and they are quick to turnover tables. Lots of TV's. Not a bad thing. if you are looking for some intimate place to have pizza this isn't it. They pack em in as best they can.
(4)Richard R.
It was yummy! We had the roasted wings, they were so crispy & tasty, smothered n onions. We had a traditional pie with olives, sweet peppers, & mushrooms, the crust is thin & crispy. Well done like they say & we like! My son loved both the wings & pizza! They had $5 martinis on Wed too, but we chose the Peroni on draft. Music was a bit loud, but they did play good classic rock. I thought place was fun. So glad it is in Monroeville!
(4)Zack B.
You walk in to all of the good things that were ever said about their food plastered on the wall. It wasn't surprising to find that the waiter was into himself just as much as the management was into themselves and their food. I ordered a salad and then found out that they only carried Italian dressing. Their meatballs are really good but the cold ricotta didn't do it for me. I wasn't a fan of their wings. The manager on duty was flirting with all of the waitresses. I just wanted to slap him. The pizza was unimaginative but tasted good. I expexted more for the amount that I paid. It goes to show that not every famous person should open a restaurant. I guess it's worth a shot but I'm not giving it two. it's a shame that this restaurant will last too long just because someone famous put some money into it.
(2)Joseph B.
I really appreciate Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza. After all, the pizza is simply good. The crust is thin and perfect and the bites are elegantly simple. Some of the specialty pizzas are conceived somewhat strangely. For instance, the arugula pizza just comes with arugula piled on top and dusted with some parmesan, so it's really an arugala salad atop a piece of excellent cheese pizza. While this might be peculiar, it certainly doesn't invoke a complaint. The wings are roasted and they are very good, although not necessarily what one might expect.
(4)Toni A.
We first experienced Anthony's in Florida-loved it!! So thrilled to have great pizza and wings locally. Service was fast and friendly!
(5)Chrissie D.
Alright.... So I arrived at 3:10 with my family yesterday. We ordered our pizza by 3:15 and didn't get it until 4:00! The manager claimed that he told the firt person in my party that every day, they turn off and clean the coal ovens from 3:00- 4:00 We disputed that claim. During our 45 minute wait, we endured LOUD music....horrible music! I swear to god I had to endure every Bill Joel song featuring a saxophone solo. While we unknowingly were waiting for the ovens to fire back up, the waitress tried to push more beer and appetizers. Also, this is one of those places where the idle waitstaff outnumber the customers 2-to-1. I was headed out of town and going to the airport, so the excessive wait stressed me out. We took our pizza to go.. Oh yeah, the pizza...I almost forgot about that because it was so completely forgetable. First of all.....the coal-fired thing is ridiculous. Why? Are we trying to support the economy in West Virginia or is there a culinary rationale to this? My eggplant pizza was so bland. There are these things called spices, Columbus went searching for them. Look into it. The pizza was also ridiculously overpriced. I can name dozens of places in the eastern burbs that make better pizzas for much less. They only get 2 stars because they refunded part of our check to make up for their utter incompetence. Don't quit your day job, Mr. Marino...oh wait....nevermind.
(2)Imran D.
O.V.E.R.P.R.I.C.E.D & Overrated!! Went here the day after they opened with quite a few expectations but was very disappointed. To start with we ordered ice tea - which turned out to be store-bought packaged ice tea for which we was charged twice the retail cost. The Italian Salad we ordered was run-of-the-mill (was 9 bucks and extra 3 for an ounce of store bought shredded cheese). Decided to share the 12" Meatball and Ricotta pizza. It was average, and nothing to justify the 16 dollar price tag. There was hardly any ricotta, and the meatballs themselves were bland. There are other places in and around Pittsburgh where I've had much better pizzas (Dinette, Piccolo Forno to name a couple). Save your money and either dine out at those locations, or make your own pizza at home. Just leave it in the oven for a bit longer to achieve the same 'well done' effect ;) Stay away!!
(2)Benjamin K.
Based on the reviews I wasn't expecting to like this place much, but the pizza we had was fantastic and different from anything I know of in Pittsburgh. Reminded me of a West Coast place.Good beer selection too. Always seems to be crowded when we want to go there, which is probabaly a good sign, but can be frustrating too. We had to sit outside on a hot day to avoid a long wait.
(4)Henry M.
Visiting Pittsburgh for the weekend, stopped by for a quick bite and beer. I had a side salad and a small Tony's Sausage and Peppers. Was advised against the hot peppers if I didn't like really hot so I caved and went with the sweet one. All around a very good pie. Love the usual of the 800 deg coal oven. Gives the pizza a nice well done thin crust. The burnt edges don't bother me like some other reviewers. It adds character from that hot ass oven. Give this pizza a chance! Would try a plain pepperoni next time.
(4)Jeremy K.
Coal Fired Bomb! Today was our first visit to Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza. I was very interested in coal fired pizza do to the way it is cooked. I have never had coal fired pizza so today was my first. The thing on cola fired pizza's is they are cooked quick...like real quick. The coal fires the oven to temps around 1200 degrees. I LOVE crispy pizza, and coal fired is crispy pizza! Most pizza joints around have bad habits of under cooking there pizzas, ACFP does not! The crispy crust and all around pizza is perfect. Gateway Grill better look out, this is a very good pizza! The Grill held the best pizza in Monroeville honors in my book, second is of course Napoli's. But ACFP might be climbing the charts. I can't rank it in the top after one visit, but there is the potential for some good things. We went with the "Paul & Young Ron" Pizza. Meatballs, Hot "whole" marinated peppers, Hot Sausage, and Ricotta Cheese. the meatballs aren't nothing to right home about, BUT, there is something about them that I think really works well on there pizza. I love the crust, kinda a sour dough taste. NICE N CRISPY, the way the jedi likes. So after the first visit, it ranks a 4 on the yelper. i feel more good things to come from the place. A bit pricey, but where isn't. Comparable to the Grill & Naps. *JEDI APPROVED*
(4)Barbara D.
All I can say is, "IF YOU HAVEN'T BEEN TO ANTHONY'S...YOU HAVEN'T HAD THE BEST!" I mean it! Best in CUSTOMER SERVICE, BEST IN ITALIAN WINGS, BEST IN CALZONES...the hubby loves their COAL FIRE flavor on every item! Let's just say everything that I or my husband tried on the menu have been top of the line. I even tried the Apple Martini, since it was our Anniversary dinner. Oh my wasn't that the tastiest drink, I've had since Johnnie C's Bellini!! Every server seemed very nice and are just adorable in personality and outside too! They have televisions and a really nice bar. I give it my only so far...PENDANT TOP 5 STARS!!
(5)Paul L.
Went to Anthony's for dinner. I wasn't sure what to expect from coal fired pizza. I must say pizza and coal doesn't necessarily sound like a great combo, but we gave it a shot. First impressions didn't help matters, as our plates on the table had a nice film of ashes on them. I started with a $6 salad that was almost swimming in dressing. Things got slightly better when my waiter was nice enough to give me a free sample of their wings. They were baked in the coal fired oven. Unfortunately, in my opinion, wings really are meant to be baked. For our main course, we had a pretty basic pizza. It was good but not great. The pizza sauce had a striking resemblance to Hunt's canned tomato purée. But it wasn't bad. Just not good enough to come back.
(2)John S.
Ordered a meatball and ricotta. It was 22$ burnt and one piece had an entire clove of garlic on it. Very dissapointed
(1)J D.
Seriously, $80 for two large pizzas, one salad, one solf drink and one glass of Merlot? If the pizzas were fabulous I wouldn't complain, but they were just okay. I've had way better (Piccolo Forno, Gateway Grill, Mineo's if you must know). I will try this place again, we went within a couple of weeks of the grand opening, so maybe it will knock my socks off next time.
(2)Ekim M.
Excellent Pizza, great service, nice atmosphere. I love their pizza, wings, and meatballs. The sausage and brocolli rabe pizza is phenominal! The pizza does get some char from the coal oven which I feel adds to the flavor. I am sure this is not for everyone but I love it. Better than Gateway grills pizza BY FAR!
(5)David A.
Best pizza you will ever have! It's a little expense but worth every penny. Very clean and everybody is very friendly. Only down side is it is very loud inside the restaurant.
(5)Joshua Z.
Had dinner with wife and another couple. A pleasant experience. Good service. Sat in the outside area, which was nice. Inside had air con turned way low. Be prepared for cold. Lots of TV monitors with different channels if that is your thing. Nice beer selection. Pizza was good, with interesting combinations. Just not exceptional. Priced a little high. Again, a nice overall experience and would go back.
(3)Tiffany N.
Coal fired pizza? Sounds pretty awesome to try and a new experience for those Italian or non-Italian food lovers who reside in the Pittsburgh area. Pros: Awesome setting and wall decor like iconic framed photos of Marilyn Monroe to Frank Sinatra and Pittsburgh Pirates memorabilia, the food isn't just warm BUT hot enough that the cheese will automatically melt once you start to consume the pizza, friendly service and accommodating, great outdoor dining/patio with warm torch-like poles surrounding the area, and lots of television screens for those sport fanatics to admire while devouring! Cons: As a first time diner- the service was similar to a turtle as in I didn't get any service until 30 min later even though it wasn't a busy day or so it seems, the menu listing was much smaller and not much of a variety compared to the alcohol list which isn't very pleasing, the pizza and other meals are supposedly all cooked with a coal fired oven thus my pizza was burnt throughout the crust and the dough was a bit too thin for my liking (how is it considered a pie? my bet is as good as yours), the seating arrangement is too cluster phobic for me especially being seated next to a family with children (GR!), there are no such things as condiments such as ranch sauce since I ordered the Rosemary dry rub chicken wings and it's simply too dry for water to even help digest it down. I don't mean to be such a tough critic, maybe as my first dine-in experience wasn't too lovely but I definitely wouldn't mind trying it again! I have tried takeout from this restaurant and it wasn't too shabby since the food was still pretty hot by the time I received it BUT as I have mentioned before, my dine-in experience could've been better. It's a great place for those seeking a different variation of an Italian classic pizza and quite a venue for watching sports or dining outside at 10 at night.
(2)Whitley S.
It was OK... My boyfriend and I came for a late lunch on a Friday. This was my first time here, and I wasn't impressed. This was a sports bar type if place that serves salad, pizza, and wings. The pizza was OK (could have had way better at IVP). Ok... I understand that places are trying to be innovative with cooking styles, and making different things.... However, they should at least give you the option of condiments. We asked for hot sauce for the wings, and we were SHUT DOWN! I also felt rushed throughout the entire meal.... Probably won't go back in this lifetime...
(3)Dawn R.
Pizza, Wings & Salad were good but it was soooo freezing inside the building that my husband & I had to eat with our coats on. We looked around & other guests had their coats on as well. We even changed tables thinking another area would be warmer. Please turn up the heat!
(3)Darae C.
Meh. There are some foods in this world that are meant to be blackened, like chicken and fish. Unfortunately, pizza isn't one of them. I get that some people like a ridiculously crispy crust. I get it. I still feel like they could pull the pie out a minute earlier and it would be absolutely perfect. But nooooo, they want "well done" bread. Hate to break it to ya, but well done bread is burnt bread. First visit here was weird. I think it was during opening week so the staff was overwhelmed and working out the kinks. The floor plan of tables is somewhat cramped and all the soda is only served in plastic bottles that one would get from a convenience store. The roast cauliflower pizza was better than the other one I had with prosciutto, but its still nothing to write home about. MAINLY BECAUSE IT'S BURNED. Salad was alright and the smoked wings were cool, but not enough to make me go back regularly.
(2)Julie D.
This is our second try for coal fired pizza. We went in on a recent Saturday afternoon. We started with an Italian salad. It included chick peas and kalamata olives and was very good. For our pizza, we went with the Anthony's traditional - mozzarella and plum tomatoes. The pizza was really good. Not your usual pizza. The coal definitely gives it a different flavor. We thought it was a nice change of pace. For dessert, we shared a plain slice of cheese cake. It was incredibly delicious.
(4)Thomas S.
I hadn't heard much about this place with the exception that it was expensive. As much as my wife and I enjoy pizza that bit of news kept us away. Last night we had a date night and figured we'd treat ourselves. As soon as we seated I thought maybe we had made a mistake. The seating and decor leave much to be desired. I realize it has a bar in the restaurant but I wish it looked less like a bar and more like a restaurant. Thankfully we were seated in a side section just off the main dining area. There was also a patio area to our right which would of been quieter and a bit less cramped. Doesn't sound like a glowing review yet but that is where my issues stop. Once we agreed on a pizza, wings and some sangria I couldn't of been happier. As someone who works in food service I normally don't enjoy going out to eat even when the food is great. I was extremely impressed with the meal we had. The Philly Cheesesteak pizza and wings both turned out to be great choices. We even spoke about getting a second pizza to go since we were intrigued by another menu item. We spent about 55.00 before tip for the two of us to eat and while it's weird having pizza cost that much it was well worth it. Can't wait to return.
(4)Anthony G.
I always look forward to the pizza here. Yes, it expensive, but the ingredients are top notch. You get what you pay for. If you want a gourmet pie, this is the place. The variety of the pies is second to none, and I have tried them all. The coal fired oven cooks the pies to perfection- not a heated conveyor like low end pizza. The taste is similar to the famous Patsy's in New York, where they also use a coal fired oven. BTW, the roasted cauliflower is awesome!
(5)Rich G.
Very fast seating, very nice Waiter and the food came out fast... Pizza was excellent as well as the wings... Wife and daughter loved it. Their specialty pizzas are awesome! Great food and Atmosphere!
(4)David A.
This was a major disappointment. I went with a few friends and noticed the pizzas immediately. I had my hopes up as the pizzas looked good and the host and wait staff appeared friendly. Seemed to be on to a good start. Then it began. The music. For some reason that perplexes me, they had a woman on keyboard singing while accompanied with a man on drums. The music was SO loud that you couldn't even carry on a conversation without yelling. This is two spots in a row where noise was an issue, but this was a totally different beast altogether. My friend and i were both flabbergasted as to why anybody would think was a good idea. The place is clearly greed towards groups of people coming in to have a meal together, but the noise makes that impossible. I left it up to the group to decide on staying or leaving. We quickly chose to ask for the check. While 1 star may seem harsh since we didn't eat, I'm basing this on the fact that we weren't able to even stay long enough to order. If you're able to drive off a group of people, i think that justifies one star. Whomever thought that was a good idea must be deaf, high, or have a warped sense of humor.
(1)Kristy K.
Anthony's Pizza is amazing!! Perfect thin crust cooked nice & crunchy. Their specialty pizzas gave some great flavor combos & they even allow you to order half & half specialties giving you opportunity to try more. Calzones were HUGE as were their meatballs. We did the half & half - half Philly Cheesesteak & half peppers, ssg, meatballs. We also had the meatballs served in sauce w/ side of Ricotta. All delicious and service was good! Only down side was after the above items had no more room to try anything else on the menu. So will have to return next trip to the area.
(5)Samira R.
My boyfriend and I love this place. We have never had anything bad on the menu. Everyone is always friendly, that staff is always pleasant and attentive to us, we never have to ask for anything and always are satisfied completely when we leave. The eggplant pizza is a must have, along with the peppers and ribs. Recently tried the philly cheese steak pizza, which was pretty good, again no disappointments. Recently went to Bella Luna and Anthony's just blows all pizza places out of the water in the Monroeville area as far as Coal Fired or Wood Fired oven pizza goes. Anthony's really meets up to the upscale pizza parlor for an excellent dining experience. Definitely a must try, you will not be disappointed. Just caution PIZZA IS OVERDONE, which is a plus and also achieves that perfect coal fired oven taste.
(5)Susan T.
This is my second time in Anthony's. Went with Friend so we did splitsie's (I know, it's not a real word but you know exactly what I mean). We started with a Family Serving of their Italian tossed salad. It was really fabulous. So fabulous that I might have to call and take on home for dinner on my way home from work. Next came the House Sangria, red. I am a sucker for any establishment's house sangria. But I gotta say it was not good. In fairness, the server mentioned that it just 'comes out of a bottle' and is was loaded with fresh fruits. I was exactly that. Strong True-Blood red wine with some chopped apple served over ice. ~Um, no... that's red wine with apple pieces... we ordered a bottle of ginger ale to lighten it up. Then came the roasted cauliflower pizza and we perked back up - it was enough to stop us mid sentence to congratulate ourselves on the choice. It was slightly beyond amazing and we enjoyed it thoroughly, with enough to take home. Service was attentive and friendly and I'll definitely be going back to try the eggplant pizza-- Yay summer at Anthony's! Note: apparently YAY is not a word, either!
(4)Denis T.
Going back today to try a meatball sandwich. The pizza we got the other day was good so I figured I would try something else. It's a fancy pizza shop that's it. The other poster said something about. $28 pizza. We got a lg pizza one topping and a pop and got out under $22 .
(5)Audrey R.
11-21-2014. This was my first time dining here and expected much better. Being 100% Italian and eaten this type of pizza all over the US and Italy, I have to say this was not up to Coal Oven Brick Pizza standards. The crust was chewy and semi raw, the sauce was thick and over powered with garlic and salt and had a bitter taste to it. Sauce should be on the sweeter side. Dough should be crispy not soggy. My pizza certainly did not look like the pizza displayed on the website. As for the chicken wings, besides being over salted they were wonderful and the way I prepare them. Rosemary is always wonderful to use when chicken is roasted as such. . I sat at the bar service was terrific .
(2)Mara K.
I definitely didn't hate this place but as a self-described pizza expert, I expected more from a place with the word "pizza" in the title. Pros: nice long bar with good beers on tap. The chefs are old style pounding the dough and throwing it around. Service is quick and friendly. Cons: noisy atmosphere and hard to carry on a conversation. We were sitting near the open kitchen so other parts of the establishment may have been more quiet. I had the fresh mozzarella pizza with no sauce. It was cooked well with a crisp crust, yet it could have had more flavor. My dad had the calzone and liked it a lot. Parking here is tough with Mad Mex and Starbucks next door.
(3)Carol B.
I like thin snobby gourmet pizza. This is probably the best pizza I've ever found in the Pittsburgh area.
(4)Symara N.
Probably one of the best places my wife and I have gotten pizza from. The atmosphere is great. I got a couple of the mixed drinks and they were fantastic, and our order consisted of the personal lunch pizzas, two meatballs and the oven baked wings. The wings were cooked perfectly and the meatballs were some of the best I have eaten anywhere, and when we got our personal pizzas, they were significantly larger than what we expected. Toppings were generous, and the pizzas were deliciously crispy with just the right amount of grease. Our server, Bryan, was very friendly and accommodating and made our experience all the better! We would certainly recommend this place to friends, family, and strangers. This restaurant can expect our repeat business!
(5)Mackenzie K.
Four stars because of the price. Yes the food is phenomenal. Yes they have a great selection of drinks. No the price is not right. They have a very simple menu, pizza and wings with salads. The wings are to die for, and the pizza is made to order. Don't get me wrong I understand you get what you pay for but this is a little over the top. Parking is a little sparse, it is in a shopping center shared with many businesses so plan ahead. Also call before you go, this is not a huge place so they do go on waits very often. Good experience.
(4)Joseph B.
I really appreciate Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza. After all, the pizza is simply good. The crust is thin and perfect and the bites are elegantly simple. Some of the specialty pizzas are conceived somewhat strangely. For instance, the arugula pizza just comes with arugula piled on top and dusted with some parmesan, so it's really an arugala salad atop a piece of excellent cheese pizza. While this might be peculiar, it certainly doesn't invoke a complaint. The wings are roasted and they are very good, although not necessarily what one might expect.
(4)David A.
Best pizza you will ever have! It's a little expense but worth every penny. Very clean and everybody is very friendly. Only down side is it is very loud inside the restaurant.
(5)Joshua Z.
Had dinner with wife and another couple. A pleasant experience. Good service. Sat in the outside area, which was nice. Inside had air con turned way low. Be prepared for cold. Lots of TV monitors with different channels if that is your thing. Nice beer selection. Pizza was good, with interesting combinations. Just not exceptional. Priced a little high. Again, a nice overall experience and would go back.
(3)Toni A.
We first experienced Anthony's in Florida-loved it!! So thrilled to have great pizza and wings locally. Service was fast and friendly!
(5)Chrissie D.
Alright.... So I arrived at 3:10 with my family yesterday. We ordered our pizza by 3:15 and didn't get it until 4:00! The manager claimed that he told the firt person in my party that every day, they turn off and clean the coal ovens from 3:00- 4:00 We disputed that claim. During our 45 minute wait, we endured LOUD music....horrible music! I swear to god I had to endure every Bill Joel song featuring a saxophone solo. While we unknowingly were waiting for the ovens to fire back up, the waitress tried to push more beer and appetizers. Also, this is one of those places where the idle waitstaff outnumber the customers 2-to-1. I was headed out of town and going to the airport, so the excessive wait stressed me out. We took our pizza to go.. Oh yeah, the pizza...I almost forgot about that because it was so completely forgetable. First of all.....the coal-fired thing is ridiculous. Why? Are we trying to support the economy in West Virginia or is there a culinary rationale to this? My eggplant pizza was so bland. There are these things called spices, Columbus went searching for them. Look into it. The pizza was also ridiculously overpriced. I can name dozens of places in the eastern burbs that make better pizzas for much less. They only get 2 stars because they refunded part of our check to make up for their utter incompetence. Don't quit your day job, Mr. Marino...oh wait....nevermind.
(2)Katie S.
Our food was excellent!! But we would have been happier taking it out. I understand coming in late is sometimes a pain but 9:05 doesn't seen to count when they close at 10:00. Our server tried to rush use the second we sat down. We asked her for a few suggestions, and her reply was "everything is good" and walked away. I'm sorry I've never been to this restaurant before and wanted a few pointers. 9:35.. Last call for us (as we proceeded to watch the bartender server others tell closing) Pizza came out and are checks did too. We weren't even through are first slice. I'm not one too look down on things especially cause we have all been in her shoes. But customer service should be high on any business list. And not just standing around with the manager and other servers waiting for us to finish.
(2)Kristy K.
Anthony's Pizza is amazing!! Perfect thin crust cooked nice & crunchy. Their specialty pizzas gave some great flavor combos & they even allow you to order half & half specialties giving you opportunity to try more. Calzones were HUGE as were their meatballs. We did the half & half - half Philly Cheesesteak & half peppers, ssg, meatballs. We also had the meatballs served in sauce w/ side of Ricotta. All delicious and service was good! Only down side was after the above items had no more room to try anything else on the menu. So will have to return next trip to the area.
(5)Audrey R.
11-21-2014. This was my first time dining here and expected much better. Being 100% Italian and eaten this type of pizza all over the US and Italy, I have to say this was not up to Coal Oven Brick Pizza standards. The crust was chewy and semi raw, the sauce was thick and over powered with garlic and salt and had a bitter taste to it. Sauce should be on the sweeter side. Dough should be crispy not soggy. My pizza certainly did not look like the pizza displayed on the website. As for the chicken wings, besides being over salted they were wonderful and the way I prepare them. Rosemary is always wonderful to use when chicken is roasted as such. . I sat at the bar service was terrific .
(2)Mara K.
I definitely didn't hate this place but as a self-described pizza expert, I expected more from a place with the word "pizza" in the title. Pros: nice long bar with good beers on tap. The chefs are old style pounding the dough and throwing it around. Service is quick and friendly. Cons: noisy atmosphere and hard to carry on a conversation. We were sitting near the open kitchen so other parts of the establishment may have been more quiet. I had the fresh mozzarella pizza with no sauce. It was cooked well with a crisp crust, yet it could have had more flavor. My dad had the calzone and liked it a lot. Parking here is tough with Mad Mex and Starbucks next door.
(3)Carol B.
I like thin snobby gourmet pizza. This is probably the best pizza I've ever found in the Pittsburgh area.
(4)Paul L.
Went to Anthony's for dinner. I wasn't sure what to expect from coal fired pizza. I must say pizza and coal doesn't necessarily sound like a great combo, but we gave it a shot. First impressions didn't help matters, as our plates on the table had a nice film of ashes on them. I started with a $6 salad that was almost swimming in dressing. Things got slightly better when my waiter was nice enough to give me a free sample of their wings. They were baked in the coal fired oven. Unfortunately, in my opinion, wings really are meant to be baked. For our main course, we had a pretty basic pizza. It was good but not great. The pizza sauce had a striking resemblance to Hunt's canned tomato purée. But it wasn't bad. Just not good enough to come back.
(2)John S.
Ordered a meatball and ricotta. It was 22$ burnt and one piece had an entire clove of garlic on it. Very dissapointed
(1)J D.
Seriously, $80 for two large pizzas, one salad, one solf drink and one glass of Merlot? If the pizzas were fabulous I wouldn't complain, but they were just okay. I've had way better (Piccolo Forno, Gateway Grill, Mineo's if you must know). I will try this place again, we went within a couple of weeks of the grand opening, so maybe it will knock my socks off next time.
(2)Ekim M.
Excellent Pizza, great service, nice atmosphere. I love their pizza, wings, and meatballs. The sausage and brocolli rabe pizza is phenominal! The pizza does get some char from the coal oven which I feel adds to the flavor. I am sure this is not for everyone but I love it. Better than Gateway grills pizza BY FAR!
(5)Doug C.
I sometimes think I am a bit of a Pizza snob as the idea of a chain pizza makes me want to eat a hamburger instead. This place definitely is not a run of the mill chain. The restaurant is small in size but does have a small area to wait which helps. The bar is about as big as can be expected and has a pretty decent variety of beers to choose from. Service: Fast! Finally someone who gets it. People are there for Pizza so the sooner the server gets to the table, gets the drink order and while procuring the drink order they can also explain their style of pizza and what might work best for the table or group. Our server was all of that. He explained that the pizza will be cooked very well through when compared to a typical pizza and will be thin. How many slices the typical person eats and didn't PUSH the salad. Our pizza arrived very quickly, nice, hot and charred just a bit. Love it. Everything was great about our pizza. We ordered a large and a small but could have done well with 2 smalls. (I think it was large, they only have 2 sizes if I remember correctly.) Yes, this place costs more. Don't bother with a salad. the salads are overpriced and if you are there to eat pizza, EAT pizza. Salad and Pizza? Really? the soft drinks are served in plastic bottles. quick to serve and no beverage system to invest into and maintain. I've gone back several times, Always great and they are quick to turnover tables. Lots of TV's. Not a bad thing. if you are looking for some intimate place to have pizza this isn't it. They pack em in as best they can.
(4)Richard R.
It was yummy! We had the roasted wings, they were so crispy & tasty, smothered n onions. We had a traditional pie with olives, sweet peppers, & mushrooms, the crust is thin & crispy. Well done like they say & we like! My son loved both the wings & pizza! They had $5 martinis on Wed too, but we chose the Peroni on draft. Music was a bit loud, but they did play good classic rock. I thought place was fun. So glad it is in Monroeville!
(4)Garlic B.
Mediocre food with a good selection of beer. Service was decent, however they don't know how to handle a crowd over 6. Pizza is horrendous. Cheese wasn't cooked properly, undercooked, and the crust was black on the outside. Wings are decent, salad decent, meatballs were probably the best thing they have going for them and they probably bring them in frozen.
(3)Kent F.
It may be "coal fired" but I didn't want to EAT the coal! $28 for a 14" (large) pizza is waaaaay to much for what I just ingested... Plus grease! Mom, where's the Alka-Seltzer?
(2)David D.
Very good pizza. Getting soda in 20oz bottles was odd.
(4)Jess S.
Awesome Wings - check. Amazing coal fired pizza - double check. Great Service - check. Needless to say, we love Anthony's! This is our go to when we decide to eat out last minute and have a craving for something filling and familiar. We love the wings, and regardless of the serving sizes, we always each get our own pizza, because who doesn't love left overs?? Everytime we've been here we've had a great time, with the exception of the last time. I didn't let it effect my rating or my review, because I know it's not typical, but I still think it's important to mention. We were sitting at a high top table right across from the kitchen area, with servers constantly rushing by and in perfect ear shot of all of their conversations, which I don't normally care about, with the exception of this time. There was one male server who was obviously flustered and irritated, and when he saw he had been given another table, this was his response- "G*d d*mn it, do I not deserve a f*cking break, J*sus Chr*st!" ........... not cool, dude, not cool. Fortunately he was not our server, or we would have been out the door at that moment. Our server was good (seemingly new, but good), and otherwise we had a good time, but that was a pretty shocking experience. I get that you're tired, but maybe just don't be an immature idiot next time, and be aware of your surroundings. ANYYYWAYYY! That aside, we love eating and drinking here and will continue frequenting! Hopefully that one server doesn't get too many tables again, after all, we wouldn't want him to make too much money off of those pesky paying customers that are such an inconvenience!
(5)Danielle D.
When there isn't a wait, this place is great. Food comes out insanely fast, pizza is DELICIOUS (the traditional pie is the way to go), the house salad is enormous (enough to feed 5-6 people), and according to my meat-eating family, the wings are great. Wish they had more outdoor seating. Also, their soda comes in bottles, so if you're one to down three cokes during a meal (which you'll probably need to-- food is very salty), your wallet won't be pleased.
(4)Christine F.
Been wanting to try this place for a while. Finally had the opportunity yesterday. We ordered a 14" pizza with mushrooms, sweet peppers and onions. The pizza was tasty (nothing spectacular) and the heat from the oven gives the veggies nice crispy edges. The crust is thin and crunchy. There really isn't a "sauce" on the pizza, just crushed tomatoes. Our waitress was attentive and very nice. However, with us only drinking water, our bill totaled $25! For just a pizza! We are glad we tried this place, but doubt we will go back.
(2)Julie D.
This is our second try for coal fired pizza. We went in on a recent Saturday afternoon. We started with an Italian salad. It included chick peas and kalamata olives and was very good. For our pizza, we went with the Anthony's traditional - mozzarella and plum tomatoes. The pizza was really good. Not your usual pizza. The coal definitely gives it a different flavor. We thought it was a nice change of pace. For dessert, we shared a plain slice of cheese cake. It was incredibly delicious.
(4)Britney C.
So the first time I came here I was really impressed with the pizza. They inform you that the crust is well done meaning that the outside is slightly burn because of the oven its cooked in. I didn't mind this seeing that the crust taste amazing all by itself. My favorite dish however are the meatballs served with focaccia bread. The meatball is tender and just falls apart in your mouth and the red sauce that comes with it is just as good. The bread is warm and fluffy with a slight crisp topped with parmesan cheese and oregano. They also serve the with a side of soft ricotta cheese for dipping. We ordered a large traditional pie and the toppings are $3 each and $2 after the first topping. That's pretty expensive seeing that you can pick another pie with several toppings for only $4 more. We did however find out that mushrooms and pepperoni's count as 1 topping so that was a plus. They serve about 12 drafts and I went with a yards brawler which ahas in a 12 oz glass but it cost $5.50. Again that's a little much. After order a large meatball (4 meatballs), a large pie with shrooms and pepperoni and my beer. Our total bill was $45. Not the kind of price I wanna pay for pizza so I will only visit this place every now and then. I think the overpriced pie is due to it's location and the fact that they are way over staffed. For the small crowd of 20 people, most of them at the bar, they had about 10 waiters and 7 of them were just hanging around talking. Not the best look for a restaurant.
(3)Bob B.
I do not understand why this place is packed most of the time. The pizza is too greasy for my liking. Overall, it is average at best. I do like a couple of things and that is why I will round up to 3 stars. The pepperoni is crispy and very tasty. At times, I like the crust due to the coal oven.
(3)Brenda W.
Super experience as first-time visitors. It was a pleasant evening weather-wise, so we opted for a dining venue nearby with outdoor seating and this place did the trick. Our server, Steve, was excellent and not only gave us drink and food suggestions as first-timers, he also gave us some nearby tips for us as newcomers to Pittsburgh, as well. We decided on a 1/2 and 1/2 pizza with Paul & Young Ron (Meatballs, Sausage, Hot or Sweet Peppers & Ricotta Cheese) on one half and Fresh Mozzarella Sliced Tomato & Basil (No Sauce) on the other half. Note to self and others: the hot peppers per my husband were very hot; I've not seen him turn down something hot before but after one pepper he had had enough. I, not into the hot peppers, didn't even try them. But, otherwise, the pizza selections were very tasty. Steve even gave us a freebie of some chicken wings topped with carmelized onions. They were quite good and I'd order them the next visit for certain. To top it off, I ordered a sangria filled with apple pieces and my husband ordered one of the beers our server suggested. We were both pleased with our selections. Oh, and have to mention a few items of note (more for me than others): While heading back to the restrooms, a picture caught my eye -- it was Muhammad Ali from my home state of KY. And other KY connections were to soon follow. as I entered the women's restroom, there were hunky men's pictures all around. And, yes, there were George Clooney and Johnny Depp, again KY men. There were other gorgeous men's photos, as well, it's just that the KY men caught my attention first. What has that got to do with a restaurant review, you ask? Not a thing, but it did add to my delight which is part of the total experience.
(5)Nicole B.
On our adventure home from the Pirates game we wanted to eat dinner but avoid the city rush so we ventured to Monroeville and well how can you go wrong with pizza? We were seated very quickly and the hostess was super friendly. We showed up on the right day because there is live acoustic music on Wednesdays and the guy was great. Our waitress took our order fairly quick and the pizza came out super quick. We had a picky eater with our group so we just ordered the large pepperoni pizza which was good. Personally I'm not a fan of chunky sauces so I scraped the tomatoes off and on to my plate. I felt it lacked a lot of flavor and I needed to dip it in something ... Anything. It was inexpensive and worth the stop to avoid traffic. I would go back without my picky eater and try another pizza for sure this time without red sauce and the meatballs other customers got looked fantastic.
(4)Symara N.
Probably one of the best places my wife and I have gotten pizza from. The atmosphere is great. I got a couple of the mixed drinks and they were fantastic, and our order consisted of the personal lunch pizzas, two meatballs and the oven baked wings. The wings were cooked perfectly and the meatballs were some of the best I have eaten anywhere, and when we got our personal pizzas, they were significantly larger than what we expected. Toppings were generous, and the pizzas were deliciously crispy with just the right amount of grease. Our server, Bryan, was very friendly and accommodating and made our experience all the better! We would certainly recommend this place to friends, family, and strangers. This restaurant can expect our repeat business!
(5)Mackenzie K.
Four stars because of the price. Yes the food is phenomenal. Yes they have a great selection of drinks. No the price is not right. They have a very simple menu, pizza and wings with salads. The wings are to die for, and the pizza is made to order. Don't get me wrong I understand you get what you pay for but this is a little over the top. Parking is a little sparse, it is in a shopping center shared with many businesses so plan ahead. Also call before you go, this is not a huge place so they do go on waits very often. Good experience.
(4)Rich G.
Very fast seating, very nice Waiter and the food came out fast... Pizza was excellent as well as the wings... Wife and daughter loved it. Their specialty pizzas are awesome! Great food and Atmosphere!
(4)Amy C.
Great pizza! I have to admit to being skeptical of roasted cauliflower on pizza, but this was fantastic! And just as good the next day for lunch! The traditional sausage/pepperoni pizza was good too. The coal fired crust was just delicious. The staff was friendly and service was prompt and courteous.
(5)Brette C.
This pizza makes my mouth moist...I love it. I also like the fact that I can go get curbside pickup in my sweatpants. The one time I ate inside, the waiter was very nice and offered to let is try this garlic dressing stuff; it was absolutely fantastic.
(5)David A.
This was a major disappointment. I went with a few friends and noticed the pizzas immediately. I had my hopes up as the pizzas looked good and the host and wait staff appeared friendly. Seemed to be on to a good start. Then it began. The music. For some reason that perplexes me, they had a woman on keyboard singing while accompanied with a man on drums. The music was SO loud that you couldn't even carry on a conversation without yelling. This is two spots in a row where noise was an issue, but this was a totally different beast altogether. My friend and i were both flabbergasted as to why anybody would think was a good idea. The place is clearly greed towards groups of people coming in to have a meal together, but the noise makes that impossible. I left it up to the group to decide on staying or leaving. We quickly chose to ask for the check. While 1 star may seem harsh since we didn't eat, I'm basing this on the fact that we weren't able to even stay long enough to order. If you're able to drive off a group of people, i think that justifies one star. Whomever thought that was a good idea must be deaf, high, or have a warped sense of humor.
(1)Samira R.
My boyfriend and I love this place. We have never had anything bad on the menu. Everyone is always friendly, that staff is always pleasant and attentive to us, we never have to ask for anything and always are satisfied completely when we leave. The eggplant pizza is a must have, along with the peppers and ribs. Recently tried the philly cheese steak pizza, which was pretty good, again no disappointments. Recently went to Bella Luna and Anthony's just blows all pizza places out of the water in the Monroeville area as far as Coal Fired or Wood Fired oven pizza goes. Anthony's really meets up to the upscale pizza parlor for an excellent dining experience. Definitely a must try, you will not be disappointed. Just caution PIZZA IS OVERDONE, which is a plus and also achieves that perfect coal fired oven taste.
(5)Susan T.
This is my second time in Anthony's. Went with Friend so we did splitsie's (I know, it's not a real word but you know exactly what I mean). We started with a Family Serving of their Italian tossed salad. It was really fabulous. So fabulous that I might have to call and take on home for dinner on my way home from work. Next came the House Sangria, red. I am a sucker for any establishment's house sangria. But I gotta say it was not good. In fairness, the server mentioned that it just 'comes out of a bottle' and is was loaded with fresh fruits. I was exactly that. Strong True-Blood red wine with some chopped apple served over ice. ~Um, no... that's red wine with apple pieces... we ordered a bottle of ginger ale to lighten it up. Then came the roasted cauliflower pizza and we perked back up - it was enough to stop us mid sentence to congratulate ourselves on the choice. It was slightly beyond amazing and we enjoyed it thoroughly, with enough to take home. Service was attentive and friendly and I'll definitely be going back to try the eggplant pizza-- Yay summer at Anthony's! Note: apparently YAY is not a word, either!
(4)Denis T.
Going back today to try a meatball sandwich. The pizza we got the other day was good so I figured I would try something else. It's a fancy pizza shop that's it. The other poster said something about. $28 pizza. We got a lg pizza one topping and a pop and got out under $22 .
(5)Tiffany N.
Coal fired pizza? Sounds pretty awesome to try and a new experience for those Italian or non-Italian food lovers who reside in the Pittsburgh area. Pros: Awesome setting and wall decor like iconic framed photos of Marilyn Monroe to Frank Sinatra and Pittsburgh Pirates memorabilia, the food isn't just warm BUT hot enough that the cheese will automatically melt once you start to consume the pizza, friendly service and accommodating, great outdoor dining/patio with warm torch-like poles surrounding the area, and lots of television screens for those sport fanatics to admire while devouring! Cons: As a first time diner- the service was similar to a turtle as in I didn't get any service until 30 min later even though it wasn't a busy day or so it seems, the menu listing was much smaller and not much of a variety compared to the alcohol list which isn't very pleasing, the pizza and other meals are supposedly all cooked with a coal fired oven thus my pizza was burnt throughout the crust and the dough was a bit too thin for my liking (how is it considered a pie? my bet is as good as yours), the seating arrangement is too cluster phobic for me especially being seated next to a family with children (GR!), there are no such things as condiments such as ranch sauce since I ordered the Rosemary dry rub chicken wings and it's simply too dry for water to even help digest it down. I don't mean to be such a tough critic, maybe as my first dine-in experience wasn't too lovely but I definitely wouldn't mind trying it again! I have tried takeout from this restaurant and it wasn't too shabby since the food was still pretty hot by the time I received it BUT as I have mentioned before, my dine-in experience could've been better. It's a great place for those seeking a different variation of an Italian classic pizza and quite a venue for watching sports or dining outside at 10 at night.
(2)Whitley S.
It was OK... My boyfriend and I came for a late lunch on a Friday. This was my first time here, and I wasn't impressed. This was a sports bar type if place that serves salad, pizza, and wings. The pizza was OK (could have had way better at IVP). Ok... I understand that places are trying to be innovative with cooking styles, and making different things.... However, they should at least give you the option of condiments. We asked for hot sauce for the wings, and we were SHUT DOWN! I also felt rushed throughout the entire meal.... Probably won't go back in this lifetime...
(3)Dawn R.
Pizza, Wings & Salad were good but it was soooo freezing inside the building that my husband & I had to eat with our coats on. We looked around & other guests had their coats on as well. We even changed tables thinking another area would be warmer. Please turn up the heat!
(3)Chuck W.
One of the best pizzas around. Went for lunch and saw the place was really busy. I guess to be expected for a new restaurant. I understand this is co-owned by Dan Marino and is a chain that hails from Fla. I don't know of another one around Pittsburgh. I tried the plain cheese pizza this time but would branch out in future visits. The pizza comes from a coal fired oven and therefor comes out a little charred around the edges and a bit on the bottom crust. But not to worry the taste is outstanding. Lots of other foods here like salads, sandwiches, wings and ribs. There is a bar so they serve a decent selection of beer also. I will definitely be going back to try additional varieties of their pizzas.
(4)Darae C.
Meh. There are some foods in this world that are meant to be blackened, like chicken and fish. Unfortunately, pizza isn't one of them. I get that some people like a ridiculously crispy crust. I get it. I still feel like they could pull the pie out a minute earlier and it would be absolutely perfect. But nooooo, they want "well done" bread. Hate to break it to ya, but well done bread is burnt bread. First visit here was weird. I think it was during opening week so the staff was overwhelmed and working out the kinks. The floor plan of tables is somewhat cramped and all the soda is only served in plastic bottles that one would get from a convenience store. The roast cauliflower pizza was better than the other one I had with prosciutto, but its still nothing to write home about. MAINLY BECAUSE IT'S BURNED. Salad was alright and the smoked wings were cool, but not enough to make me go back regularly.
(2)Thomas S.
I hadn't heard much about this place with the exception that it was expensive. As much as my wife and I enjoy pizza that bit of news kept us away. Last night we had a date night and figured we'd treat ourselves. As soon as we seated I thought maybe we had made a mistake. The seating and decor leave much to be desired. I realize it has a bar in the restaurant but I wish it looked less like a bar and more like a restaurant. Thankfully we were seated in a side section just off the main dining area. There was also a patio area to our right which would of been quieter and a bit less cramped. Doesn't sound like a glowing review yet but that is where my issues stop. Once we agreed on a pizza, wings and some sangria I couldn't of been happier. As someone who works in food service I normally don't enjoy going out to eat even when the food is great. I was extremely impressed with the meal we had. The Philly Cheesesteak pizza and wings both turned out to be great choices. We even spoke about getting a second pizza to go since we were intrigued by another menu item. We spent about 55.00 before tip for the two of us to eat and while it's weird having pizza cost that much it was well worth it. Can't wait to return.
(4)Steve S.
So after our first choice for dinner ended up being closed and being a bit questionable about our 2nd choice of a dicey sushi place in a strip mall, we ended up at Anthony's. Place is decent inside. Looks like a few steps above a sports bar. We were seated immediatley and our server took our drink orders. Beers on tap were pretty limited. Is the large selection of draught beers a WI/IL thing? Anyhoo, our waiter asked if we wanted to try their "coal fired" wings. I'm not a big wing fan so I declined but he was persistant and offered to bring a free sampler of the wings out. We said sure. The wings were okay. They weren't saucy but had a good spice to them and the coal fired cooking process gave them a smokey taste you don't usually get with wings. Not bad but not enough to make me order a full round. I opted for the pepperoni pizza. I had never had coal fired pizza before but I knew it gets a bit more "crispy" on the crust edges. And sure enough, mine definitely had blackend, crispy edges. It was just okay. Nothing bad but nothing that would make me seek out coal fired pizzas after that. I still think Donatos has the best pizza in the OH/PA area.
(3)Steve C.
Great pizza and wings done in the pizza oven.draft beer is always cold and the service is usually great. on our last visit we went on a thursday evening. we were seated as soon as we walked in.the normally great service was just ok this time the waitress didn't seem to friendly or interested in her job, but she got the job done. we will definitely go back one waitress does dot make or break a restaurant for us.while i would give the food 5 stars the prices are a little high and service wasnt great this time so 4 stars for now
(4)Kaleigh L.
Pizza and wings are great, but SO pricy. I have a hard time paying 20.00 for a cheese/ eggplant pizza. I feel like their prices have increased since the opening here in the Monroeville location. Also skip the Sangria...not great. My glass was like a a beer glass full of red wine with apple chunks floating in it. Gross. Worth the trip if you have never been, but be prepared to pay as this is not going to be a decently priced pizza experience.
(3)Richard C.
Had they not burned the pizza it might have been good. There motto is "Pizza well done." Anthony's should strive more for pizza done well. Not a fan.
(1)Anthony G.
I always look forward to the pizza here. Yes, it expensive, but the ingredients are top notch. You get what you pay for. If you want a gourmet pie, this is the place. The variety of the pies is second to none, and I have tried them all. The coal fired oven cooks the pies to perfection- not a heated conveyor like low end pizza. The taste is similar to the famous Patsy's in New York, where they also use a coal fired oven. BTW, the roasted cauliflower is awesome!
(5)Sally M.
The pizza options here are a bit limited - in my humble opinion - with respect to unique or unusual or interesting combinations. That said, last night I had the margherita: fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil (see photo), and it was delicious. I recommend, though I wouldn't rave about it.
(3)Wei B.
Food is so great! Love it! Been there three times, everybody love it there! The chicken wings is a must have.
(5)Jimeet P.
We had the eggplant dish and the cauliflower-garlic pizza. both tasted great. the place setting is cramped. the soft drinks on offer (coke products) come only as 20oz. bottles and they are pricey, i don't like this type of policy. service was good, and even though the place was packed we did not have to wait long to get our order. The pizza comes a bit charred, this is how coal-fired pizza is prepared. The wait staff and the writing on the wall informs you of how all their pizza is 'well done'. They have an ad, beer and pizza specials on some weekdays. I'd like to come back for that.
(4)Michelle R.
Great food. Love the atmosphere. My favorite on the menu is the cauliflower pizza. My hubby's favorite it's the wings, they have caramelized onions in them delicious
(4)Tony J.
If you are on a budget, do not bother coming here. My advice is come here with your friend and split a pizza. It will still be one of the most expensive pizzas you will ever order, but it will also be one of the best. The pizzas are well done, which can sometimes be a bad thing if they get really over done, but the crisp crust doesnt bother me. Though our one pizza was way too well done to the point that no one wanted to eat the three slices that were scorched by the coals. With that being said, you have got to get the Margarita pizza with garlic and tomatoes on top. It is hands down the tastiest pizza you will have. We got a Meatball and Ricotta that was alright, but I would never spend another $20 to get one. Also, we made our own with mushrooms, pepperoni, and green peppers, and it was also delicious, but the best was definitely the Margarita. The wings they have here are pretty delicious too. They are not sauced at all, which make be a turn off for some people, but I just put some Parmesan cheese on them and they were fine. In fact, with the pile of grilled onions on top, they were way better than just fine. By the way, the tomato mozzarella salad was also pretty good, but once again, it is pricey. Come here with a friend who is willing to split the tab, get a pizza, and enjoy yourself.
(4)Dave K.
Terrible pizza. Dried out cheese, burnt crust, very little sauce. Worst pizza I have had in a very long time. I won't be giving them another chance.
(1)Kostas P.
This is certainly a nice place to hang out and eat. People are friendly and food is good. Service is on top of things and fast. The pizza looks amazing, but I had the tuna salad sandwich, which I can say it was among the best I ever had! Best thing, tuna salad is not prepared with mayo but with olive oil! All in all, I am definitely going back to this place with the first chance! Highly recommended.
(4)Rob M.
Went here for the first time on a Tuesday night. Were seated immediately. Pizza is fantastic! This is not thick crust but the much thinner type crust that is more traditional of pizza in Italy. I had the traditional with no toppings (more like a margherita) and my wife had pepperoni but both were excellent. It's a little pricier and the pizzas are only 12" or 16" but it was the right size for one person and the food was great. Definitely some place we will get take out from in the future.
(4)Paul A.
I'll give a rating of OK. I have been there twice. The first time I didn't like it at all. The pizza was too burnt. All their pizza ends up a little burnt, but this one was overly burnt. The wings were also flavorless and terrible. The second time I went was for someones birthday. I kind of went kicking and screaming, but this time the pizza was a lot better, but still not as good as you can get a lot of other places, and it's quite expensive compared to other pizza places. It's not really terrible pizza, but for the big bucks they charge, go somewhere with better pizza. So all that being said, would I go there by choice? No. Would I be ok going back if I had to, yeah.
(2)Gerald M.
Popped in Saturday afternoon. Sat outside because it was a little cold indoors. Great choices on the wine list. Ordered a bottle along with broccoli rabe and sausage pizza. Enjoyed the sample wings that were brought to our table. Pizza arrived very quickly. Good. Not as thin and crispy as I was expecting from the "well done" signs all around. A bit windy outside. Pizza was not very hot when it arrived; cooled quickly. Servers are very friendly and energetic. I'm a bit iffy on another pizza. Salads and some of the beers seemed interesting. I would go again to try something other than a pizza, but reviewers were not wild about the salads it appears. My first choice for pizza is still Bella Luna. Not a bad experience. Not really as expensive as everyone claims. I'll have to give it another shot.
(3)Josh S.
The pizza at Anthony's is some of the best around. The wings are delicious and they have a good selection of beer. The food is a little pricy but worth it. The beer prices however are absolutely OUTRAGEOUS. $6 or more for a small 16-20 oz beer is probably the most expensive in the area. I can go pretty much anywhere else and get a tall draft for $5-6 for the same type of beer. Soda also comes in small bottles, not out of the fountain like most restaurants, causing you to pay $2 per soda every time you need a refill. I personally like to have a few drinks with dinner and simply cannot afford to pay $60-70 with food and drink very often. If it wasn't for the drink costs I would come more often.
(3)Imran D.
O.V.E.R.P.R.I.C.E.D & Overrated!! Went here the day after they opened with quite a few expectations but was very disappointed. To start with we ordered ice tea - which turned out to be store-bought packaged ice tea for which we was charged twice the retail cost. The Italian Salad we ordered was run-of-the-mill (was 9 bucks and extra 3 for an ounce of store bought shredded cheese). Decided to share the 12" Meatball and Ricotta pizza. It was average, and nothing to justify the 16 dollar price tag. There was hardly any ricotta, and the meatballs themselves were bland. There are other places in and around Pittsburgh where I've had much better pizzas (Dinette, Piccolo Forno to name a couple). Save your money and either dine out at those locations, or make your own pizza at home. Just leave it in the oven for a bit longer to achieve the same 'well done' effect ;) Stay away!!
(2)Benjamin K.
Based on the reviews I wasn't expecting to like this place much, but the pizza we had was fantastic and different from anything I know of in Pittsburgh. Reminded me of a West Coast place.Good beer selection too. Always seems to be crowded when we want to go there, which is probabaly a good sign, but can be frustrating too. We had to sit outside on a hot day to avoid a long wait.
(4)Henry M.
Visiting Pittsburgh for the weekend, stopped by for a quick bite and beer. I had a side salad and a small Tony's Sausage and Peppers. Was advised against the hot peppers if I didn't like really hot so I caved and went with the sweet one. All around a very good pie. Love the usual of the 800 deg coal oven. Gives the pizza a nice well done thin crust. The burnt edges don't bother me like some other reviewers. It adds character from that hot ass oven. Give this pizza a chance! Would try a plain pepperoni next time.
(4)Jeremy K.
Coal Fired Bomb! Today was our first visit to Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza. I was very interested in coal fired pizza do to the way it is cooked. I have never had coal fired pizza so today was my first. The thing on cola fired pizza's is they are cooked quick...like real quick. The coal fires the oven to temps around 1200 degrees. I LOVE crispy pizza, and coal fired is crispy pizza! Most pizza joints around have bad habits of under cooking there pizzas, ACFP does not! The crispy crust and all around pizza is perfect. Gateway Grill better look out, this is a very good pizza! The Grill held the best pizza in Monroeville honors in my book, second is of course Napoli's. But ACFP might be climbing the charts. I can't rank it in the top after one visit, but there is the potential for some good things. We went with the "Paul & Young Ron" Pizza. Meatballs, Hot "whole" marinated peppers, Hot Sausage, and Ricotta Cheese. the meatballs aren't nothing to right home about, BUT, there is something about them that I think really works well on there pizza. I love the crust, kinda a sour dough taste. NICE N CRISPY, the way the jedi likes. So after the first visit, it ranks a 4 on the yelper. i feel more good things to come from the place. A bit pricey, but where isn't. Comparable to the Grill & Naps. *JEDI APPROVED*
(4)D Y.
Brick oven char on edges of crust -- can anyone say 'CHAR?' Just as the sign says, they do cook the pizza's on charcoal so expect some burnt bits. It's not a minus by any means....it is definitely a plus to have some char to the meal. Who can resist that? When hubby and I stopped in it was pretty busy since the restaurant opened up the week before. Alot of seating outdoors but we opted for inside. We were seated at one of the high two top tables. I don't recommend sitting at one of those because they are set up in the middle of a busy thoroughfare between the bar and the booths. Every time a waiter/waitress came by, I got bumped. In addition, there was a blinding glare coming off of the floor because the sun was sitting just right. So we moved the table sideways and it wasn't so bad. We did try the sampler beer, which was a nice touch. Not too much of one but little tasters of many. Our waitress brought us a 'sample' chicken wing. For us, it was just OK if you like all of the stuff piled on it. Underneath, the wing was crying out for the heavy topping be served on the side. Pizza was wonderfully charred all around but we noticed that the center got soggy a little bit. Wouldn't recommend ordering out and taking them home if you lived far away because it might be soggy in the middle when you get home. Besides, once the box is closed, it takes away the crustiness of the pizza dough! Pizza should be eaten just as it comes out of the oven, no? The pizza, the newness of the restaurant/bar, it gets a 4! Would definitely come back.
(4)Michael B.
The roasted cauliflower and garlic pizza was awesome. Lot's of cauliflower . it weighed a ton! The tomato and basil was also very good. Plus I had the eggplant marino entree and was very impressed. Our waitress was extremely nice.We will definitely be back!
(4)David R.
I'm not sure where the mediocre reviews come from, but I thought this place was excellent. Very nice atmosphere and great food. I thought the wings left a little to be desired, maybe offer different flavors, but the pizza more than made up for it. Cooked perfect, and great flavor. Kharma, behind the bar was very friendly as was the rest of the staff. Craft beers at $3 per glass made for a relaxing and inexpensive visit. I will be back!
(5)Lynnette K.
Coal-fired pizza is really great. It is served well done as all the servers explain, not burned as other reviews say. As good as the pizza is, the wings are even better. These aren't breaded wing drowned in sauce. They are skinless and cooked in the coal-fired oven with caramelized onions. Awesome!
(5)Barbara D.
All I can say is, "IF YOU HAVEN'T BEEN TO ANTHONY'S...YOU HAVEN'T HAD THE BEST!" I mean it! Best in CUSTOMER SERVICE, BEST IN ITALIAN WINGS, BEST IN CALZONES...the hubby loves their COAL FIRE flavor on every item! Let's just say everything that I or my husband tried on the menu have been top of the line. I even tried the Apple Martini, since it was our Anniversary dinner. Oh my wasn't that the tastiest drink, I've had since Johnnie C's Bellini!! Every server seemed very nice and are just adorable in personality and outside too! They have televisions and a really nice bar. I give it my only so far...PENDANT TOP 5 STARS!!
(5)Zack B.
You walk in to all of the good things that were ever said about their food plastered on the wall. It wasn't surprising to find that the waiter was into himself just as much as the management was into themselves and their food. I ordered a salad and then found out that they only carried Italian dressing. Their meatballs are really good but the cold ricotta didn't do it for me. I wasn't a fan of their wings. The manager on duty was flirting with all of the waitresses. I just wanted to slap him. The pizza was unimaginative but tasted good. I expexted more for the amount that I paid. It goes to show that not every famous person should open a restaurant. I guess it's worth a shot but I'm not giving it two. it's a shame that this restaurant will last too long just because someone famous put some money into it.
(2)Jess S.
Awesome Wings - check. Amazing coal fired pizza - double check. Great Service - check. Needless to say, we love Anthony's! This is our go to when we decide to eat out last minute and have a craving for something filling and familiar. We love the wings, and regardless of the serving sizes, we always each get our own pizza, because who doesn't love left overs?? Everytime we've been here we've had a great time, with the exception of the last time. I didn't let it effect my rating or my review, because I know it's not typical, but I still think it's important to mention. We were sitting at a high top table right across from the kitchen area, with servers constantly rushing by and in perfect ear shot of all of their conversations, which I don't normally care about, with the exception of this time. There was one male server who was obviously flustered and irritated, and when he saw he had been given another table, this was his response- "G*d d*mn it, do I not deserve a f*cking break, J*sus Chr*st!" ........... not cool, dude, not cool. Fortunately he was not our server, or we would have been out the door at that moment. Our server was good (seemingly new, but good), and otherwise we had a good time, but that was a pretty shocking experience. I get that you're tired, but maybe just don't be an immature idiot next time, and be aware of your surroundings. ANYYYWAYYY! That aside, we love eating and drinking here and will continue frequenting! Hopefully that one server doesn't get too many tables again, after all, we wouldn't want him to make too much money off of those pesky paying customers that are such an inconvenience!
(5)Danielle D.
When there isn't a wait, this place is great. Food comes out insanely fast, pizza is DELICIOUS (the traditional pie is the way to go), the house salad is enormous (enough to feed 5-6 people), and according to my meat-eating family, the wings are great. Wish they had more outdoor seating. Also, their soda comes in bottles, so if you're one to down three cokes during a meal (which you'll probably need to-- food is very salty), your wallet won't be pleased.
(4)Christine F.
Been wanting to try this place for a while. Finally had the opportunity yesterday. We ordered a 14" pizza with mushrooms, sweet peppers and onions. The pizza was tasty (nothing spectacular) and the heat from the oven gives the veggies nice crispy edges. The crust is thin and crunchy. There really isn't a "sauce" on the pizza, just crushed tomatoes. Our waitress was attentive and very nice. However, with us only drinking water, our bill totaled $25! For just a pizza! We are glad we tried this place, but doubt we will go back.
(2)Garlic B.
Mediocre food with a good selection of beer. Service was decent, however they don't know how to handle a crowd over 6. Pizza is horrendous. Cheese wasn't cooked properly, undercooked, and the crust was black on the outside. Wings are decent, salad decent, meatballs were probably the best thing they have going for them and they probably bring them in frozen.
(3)Kent F.
It may be "coal fired" but I didn't want to EAT the coal! $28 for a 14" (large) pizza is waaaaay to much for what I just ingested... Plus grease! Mom, where's the Alka-Seltzer?
(2)Britney C.
So the first time I came here I was really impressed with the pizza. They inform you that the crust is well done meaning that the outside is slightly burn because of the oven its cooked in. I didn't mind this seeing that the crust taste amazing all by itself. My favorite dish however are the meatballs served with focaccia bread. The meatball is tender and just falls apart in your mouth and the red sauce that comes with it is just as good. The bread is warm and fluffy with a slight crisp topped with parmesan cheese and oregano. They also serve the with a side of soft ricotta cheese for dipping. We ordered a large traditional pie and the toppings are $3 each and $2 after the first topping. That's pretty expensive seeing that you can pick another pie with several toppings for only $4 more. We did however find out that mushrooms and pepperoni's count as 1 topping so that was a plus. They serve about 12 drafts and I went with a yards brawler which ahas in a 12 oz glass but it cost $5.50. Again that's a little much. After order a large meatball (4 meatballs), a large pie with shrooms and pepperoni and my beer. Our total bill was $45. Not the kind of price I wanna pay for pizza so I will only visit this place every now and then. I think the overpriced pie is due to it's location and the fact that they are way over staffed. For the small crowd of 20 people, most of them at the bar, they had about 10 waiters and 7 of them were just hanging around talking. Not the best look for a restaurant.
(3)Bob B.
I do not understand why this place is packed most of the time. The pizza is too greasy for my liking. Overall, it is average at best. I do like a couple of things and that is why I will round up to 3 stars. The pepperoni is crispy and very tasty. At times, I like the crust due to the coal oven.
(3)Brenda W.
Super experience as first-time visitors. It was a pleasant evening weather-wise, so we opted for a dining venue nearby with outdoor seating and this place did the trick. Our server, Steve, was excellent and not only gave us drink and food suggestions as first-timers, he also gave us some nearby tips for us as newcomers to Pittsburgh, as well. We decided on a 1/2 and 1/2 pizza with Paul & Young Ron (Meatballs, Sausage, Hot or Sweet Peppers & Ricotta Cheese) on one half and Fresh Mozzarella Sliced Tomato & Basil (No Sauce) on the other half. Note to self and others: the hot peppers per my husband were very hot; I've not seen him turn down something hot before but after one pepper he had had enough. I, not into the hot peppers, didn't even try them. But, otherwise, the pizza selections were very tasty. Steve even gave us a freebie of some chicken wings topped with carmelized onions. They were quite good and I'd order them the next visit for certain. To top it off, I ordered a sangria filled with apple pieces and my husband ordered one of the beers our server suggested. We were both pleased with our selections. Oh, and have to mention a few items of note (more for me than others): While heading back to the restrooms, a picture caught my eye -- it was Muhammad Ali from my home state of KY. And other KY connections were to soon follow. as I entered the women's restroom, there were hunky men's pictures all around. And, yes, there were George Clooney and Johnny Depp, again KY men. There were other gorgeous men's photos, as well, it's just that the KY men caught my attention first. What has that got to do with a restaurant review, you ask? Not a thing, but it did add to my delight which is part of the total experience.
(5)Nicole B.
On our adventure home from the Pirates game we wanted to eat dinner but avoid the city rush so we ventured to Monroeville and well how can you go wrong with pizza? We were seated very quickly and the hostess was super friendly. We showed up on the right day because there is live acoustic music on Wednesdays and the guy was great. Our waitress took our order fairly quick and the pizza came out super quick. We had a picky eater with our group so we just ordered the large pepperoni pizza which was good. Personally I'm not a fan of chunky sauces so I scraped the tomatoes off and on to my plate. I felt it lacked a lot of flavor and I needed to dip it in something ... Anything. It was inexpensive and worth the stop to avoid traffic. I would go back without my picky eater and try another pizza for sure this time without red sauce and the meatballs other customers got looked fantastic.
(4)Symara N.
Probably one of the best places my wife and I have gotten pizza from. The atmosphere is great. I got a couple of the mixed drinks and they were fantastic, and our order consisted of the personal lunch pizzas, two meatballs and the oven baked wings. The wings were cooked perfectly and the meatballs were some of the best I have eaten anywhere, and when we got our personal pizzas, they were significantly larger than what we expected. Toppings were generous, and the pizzas were deliciously crispy with just the right amount of grease. Our server, Bryan, was very friendly and accommodating and made our experience all the better! We would certainly recommend this place to friends, family, and strangers. This restaurant can expect our repeat business!
(5)Mackenzie K.
Four stars because of the price. Yes the food is phenomenal. Yes they have a great selection of drinks. No the price is not right. They have a very simple menu, pizza and wings with salads. The wings are to die for, and the pizza is made to order. Don't get me wrong I understand you get what you pay for but this is a little over the top. Parking is a little sparse, it is in a shopping center shared with many businesses so plan ahead. Also call before you go, this is not a huge place so they do go on waits very often. Good experience.
(4)Rich G.
Very fast seating, very nice Waiter and the food came out fast... Pizza was excellent as well as the wings... Wife and daughter loved it. Their specialty pizzas are awesome! Great food and Atmosphere!
(4)Amy C.
Great pizza! I have to admit to being skeptical of roasted cauliflower on pizza, but this was fantastic! And just as good the next day for lunch! The traditional sausage/pepperoni pizza was good too. The coal fired crust was just delicious. The staff was friendly and service was prompt and courteous.
(5)Brette C.
This pizza makes my mouth moist...I love it. I also like the fact that I can go get curbside pickup in my sweatpants. The one time I ate inside, the waiter was very nice and offered to let is try this garlic dressing stuff; it was absolutely fantastic.
(5)David A.
This was a major disappointment. I went with a few friends and noticed the pizzas immediately. I had my hopes up as the pizzas looked good and the host and wait staff appeared friendly. Seemed to be on to a good start. Then it began. The music. For some reason that perplexes me, they had a woman on keyboard singing while accompanied with a man on drums. The music was SO loud that you couldn't even carry on a conversation without yelling. This is two spots in a row where noise was an issue, but this was a totally different beast altogether. My friend and i were both flabbergasted as to why anybody would think was a good idea. The place is clearly greed towards groups of people coming in to have a meal together, but the noise makes that impossible. I left it up to the group to decide on staying or leaving. We quickly chose to ask for the check. While 1 star may seem harsh since we didn't eat, I'm basing this on the fact that we weren't able to even stay long enough to order. If you're able to drive off a group of people, i think that justifies one star. Whomever thought that was a good idea must be deaf, high, or have a warped sense of humor.
(1)Samira R.
My boyfriend and I love this place. We have never had anything bad on the menu. Everyone is always friendly, that staff is always pleasant and attentive to us, we never have to ask for anything and always are satisfied completely when we leave. The eggplant pizza is a must have, along with the peppers and ribs. Recently tried the philly cheese steak pizza, which was pretty good, again no disappointments. Recently went to Bella Luna and Anthony's just blows all pizza places out of the water in the Monroeville area as far as Coal Fired or Wood Fired oven pizza goes. Anthony's really meets up to the upscale pizza parlor for an excellent dining experience. Definitely a must try, you will not be disappointed. Just caution PIZZA IS OVERDONE, which is a plus and also achieves that perfect coal fired oven taste.
(5)Susan T.
This is my second time in Anthony's. Went with Friend so we did splitsie's (I know, it's not a real word but you know exactly what I mean). We started with a Family Serving of their Italian tossed salad. It was really fabulous. So fabulous that I might have to call and take on home for dinner on my way home from work. Next came the House Sangria, red. I am a sucker for any establishment's house sangria. But I gotta say it was not good. In fairness, the server mentioned that it just 'comes out of a bottle' and is was loaded with fresh fruits. I was exactly that. Strong True-Blood red wine with some chopped apple served over ice. ~Um, no... that's red wine with apple pieces... we ordered a bottle of ginger ale to lighten it up. Then came the roasted cauliflower pizza and we perked back up - it was enough to stop us mid sentence to congratulate ourselves on the choice. It was slightly beyond amazing and we enjoyed it thoroughly, with enough to take home. Service was attentive and friendly and I'll definitely be going back to try the eggplant pizza-- Yay summer at Anthony's! Note: apparently YAY is not a word, either!
(4)Denis T.
Going back today to try a meatball sandwich. The pizza we got the other day was good so I figured I would try something else. It's a fancy pizza shop that's it. The other poster said something about. $28 pizza. We got a lg pizza one topping and a pop and got out under $22 .
(5)David D.
Very good pizza. Getting soda in 20oz bottles was odd.
(4)Rob M.
Went here for the first time on a Tuesday night. Were seated immediately. Pizza is fantastic! This is not thick crust but the much thinner type crust that is more traditional of pizza in Italy. I had the traditional with no toppings (more like a margherita) and my wife had pepperoni but both were excellent. It's a little pricier and the pizzas are only 12" or 16" but it was the right size for one person and the food was great. Definitely some place we will get take out from in the future.
(4)Paul A.
I'll give a rating of OK. I have been there twice. The first time I didn't like it at all. The pizza was too burnt. All their pizza ends up a little burnt, but this one was overly burnt. The wings were also flavorless and terrible. The second time I went was for someones birthday. I kind of went kicking and screaming, but this time the pizza was a lot better, but still not as good as you can get a lot of other places, and it's quite expensive compared to other pizza places. It's not really terrible pizza, but for the big bucks they charge, go somewhere with better pizza. So all that being said, would I go there by choice? No. Would I be ok going back if I had to, yeah.
(2)Jimeet P.
We had the eggplant dish and the cauliflower-garlic pizza. both tasted great. the place setting is cramped. the soft drinks on offer (coke products) come only as 20oz. bottles and they are pricey, i don't like this type of policy. service was good, and even though the place was packed we did not have to wait long to get our order. The pizza comes a bit charred, this is how coal-fired pizza is prepared. The wait staff and the writing on the wall informs you of how all their pizza is 'well done'. They have an ad, beer and pizza specials on some weekdays. I'd like to come back for that.
(4)Michelle R.
Great food. Love the atmosphere. My favorite on the menu is the cauliflower pizza. My hubby's favorite it's the wings, they have caramelized onions in them delicious
(4)Gerald M.
Popped in Saturday afternoon. Sat outside because it was a little cold indoors. Great choices on the wine list. Ordered a bottle along with broccoli rabe and sausage pizza. Enjoyed the sample wings that were brought to our table. Pizza arrived very quickly. Good. Not as thin and crispy as I was expecting from the "well done" signs all around. A bit windy outside. Pizza was not very hot when it arrived; cooled quickly. Servers are very friendly and energetic. I'm a bit iffy on another pizza. Salads and some of the beers seemed interesting. I would go again to try something other than a pizza, but reviewers were not wild about the salads it appears. My first choice for pizza is still Bella Luna. Not a bad experience. Not really as expensive as everyone claims. I'll have to give it another shot.
(3)Josh S.
The pizza at Anthony's is some of the best around. The wings are delicious and they have a good selection of beer. The food is a little pricy but worth it. The beer prices however are absolutely OUTRAGEOUS. $6 or more for a small 16-20 oz beer is probably the most expensive in the area. I can go pretty much anywhere else and get a tall draft for $5-6 for the same type of beer. Soda also comes in small bottles, not out of the fountain like most restaurants, causing you to pay $2 per soda every time you need a refill. I personally like to have a few drinks with dinner and simply cannot afford to pay $60-70 with food and drink very often. If it wasn't for the drink costs I would come more often.
(3)Imran D.
O.V.E.R.P.R.I.C.E.D & Overrated!! Went here the day after they opened with quite a few expectations but was very disappointed. To start with we ordered ice tea - which turned out to be store-bought packaged ice tea for which we was charged twice the retail cost. The Italian Salad we ordered was run-of-the-mill (was 9 bucks and extra 3 for an ounce of store bought shredded cheese). Decided to share the 12" Meatball and Ricotta pizza. It was average, and nothing to justify the 16 dollar price tag. There was hardly any ricotta, and the meatballs themselves were bland. There are other places in and around Pittsburgh where I've had much better pizzas (Dinette, Piccolo Forno to name a couple). Save your money and either dine out at those locations, or make your own pizza at home. Just leave it in the oven for a bit longer to achieve the same 'well done' effect ;) Stay away!!
(2)Jeremy K.
Coal Fired Bomb! Today was our first visit to Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza. I was very interested in coal fired pizza do to the way it is cooked. I have never had coal fired pizza so today was my first. The thing on cola fired pizza's is they are cooked quick...like real quick. The coal fires the oven to temps around 1200 degrees. I LOVE crispy pizza, and coal fired is crispy pizza! Most pizza joints around have bad habits of under cooking there pizzas, ACFP does not! The crispy crust and all around pizza is perfect. Gateway Grill better look out, this is a very good pizza! The Grill held the best pizza in Monroeville honors in my book, second is of course Napoli's. But ACFP might be climbing the charts. I can't rank it in the top after one visit, but there is the potential for some good things. We went with the "Paul & Young Ron" Pizza. Meatballs, Hot "whole" marinated peppers, Hot Sausage, and Ricotta Cheese. the meatballs aren't nothing to right home about, BUT, there is something about them that I think really works well on there pizza. I love the crust, kinda a sour dough taste. NICE N CRISPY, the way the jedi likes. So after the first visit, it ranks a 4 on the yelper. i feel more good things to come from the place. A bit pricey, but where isn't. Comparable to the Grill & Naps. *JEDI APPROVED*
(4)Lynnette K.
Coal-fired pizza is really great. It is served well done as all the servers explain, not burned as other reviews say. As good as the pizza is, the wings are even better. These aren't breaded wing drowned in sauce. They are skinless and cooked in the coal-fired oven with caramelized onions. Awesome!
(5)Barbara D.
All I can say is, "IF YOU HAVEN'T BEEN TO ANTHONY'S...YOU HAVEN'T HAD THE BEST!" I mean it! Best in CUSTOMER SERVICE, BEST IN ITALIAN WINGS, BEST IN CALZONES...the hubby loves their COAL FIRE flavor on every item! Let's just say everything that I or my husband tried on the menu have been top of the line. I even tried the Apple Martini, since it was our Anniversary dinner. Oh my wasn't that the tastiest drink, I've had since Johnnie C's Bellini!! Every server seemed very nice and are just adorable in personality and outside too! They have televisions and a really nice bar. I give it my only so far...PENDANT TOP 5 STARS!!
(5)D Y.
Brick oven char on edges of crust -- can anyone say 'CHAR?' Just as the sign says, they do cook the pizza's on charcoal so expect some burnt bits. It's not a minus by any means....it is definitely a plus to have some char to the meal. Who can resist that? When hubby and I stopped in it was pretty busy since the restaurant opened up the week before. Alot of seating outdoors but we opted for inside. We were seated at one of the high two top tables. I don't recommend sitting at one of those because they are set up in the middle of a busy thoroughfare between the bar and the booths. Every time a waiter/waitress came by, I got bumped. In addition, there was a blinding glare coming off of the floor because the sun was sitting just right. So we moved the table sideways and it wasn't so bad. We did try the sampler beer, which was a nice touch. Not too much of one but little tasters of many. Our waitress brought us a 'sample' chicken wing. For us, it was just OK if you like all of the stuff piled on it. Underneath, the wing was crying out for the heavy topping be served on the side. Pizza was wonderfully charred all around but we noticed that the center got soggy a little bit. Wouldn't recommend ordering out and taking them home if you lived far away because it might be soggy in the middle when you get home. Besides, once the box is closed, it takes away the crustiness of the pizza dough! Pizza should be eaten just as it comes out of the oven, no? The pizza, the newness of the restaurant/bar, it gets a 4! Would definitely come back.
(4)Michael B.
The roasted cauliflower and garlic pizza was awesome. Lot's of cauliflower . it weighed a ton! The tomato and basil was also very good. Plus I had the eggplant marino entree and was very impressed. Our waitress was extremely nice.We will definitely be back!
(4)Benjamin K.
Based on the reviews I wasn't expecting to like this place much, but the pizza we had was fantastic and different from anything I know of in Pittsburgh. Reminded me of a West Coast place.Good beer selection too. Always seems to be crowded when we want to go there, which is probabaly a good sign, but can be frustrating too. We had to sit outside on a hot day to avoid a long wait.
(4)Henry M.
Visiting Pittsburgh for the weekend, stopped by for a quick bite and beer. I had a side salad and a small Tony's Sausage and Peppers. Was advised against the hot peppers if I didn't like really hot so I caved and went with the sweet one. All around a very good pie. Love the usual of the 800 deg coal oven. Gives the pizza a nice well done thin crust. The burnt edges don't bother me like some other reviewers. It adds character from that hot ass oven. Give this pizza a chance! Would try a plain pepperoni next time.
(4)David R.
I'm not sure where the mediocre reviews come from, but I thought this place was excellent. Very nice atmosphere and great food. I thought the wings left a little to be desired, maybe offer different flavors, but the pizza more than made up for it. Cooked perfect, and great flavor. Kharma, behind the bar was very friendly as was the rest of the staff. Craft beers at $3 per glass made for a relaxing and inexpensive visit. I will be back!
(5)Paul L.
Went to Anthony's for dinner. I wasn't sure what to expect from coal fired pizza. I must say pizza and coal doesn't necessarily sound like a great combo, but we gave it a shot. First impressions didn't help matters, as our plates on the table had a nice film of ashes on them. I started with a $6 salad that was almost swimming in dressing. Things got slightly better when my waiter was nice enough to give me a free sample of their wings. They were baked in the coal fired oven. Unfortunately, in my opinion, wings really are meant to be baked. For our main course, we had a pretty basic pizza. It was good but not great. The pizza sauce had a striking resemblance to Hunt's canned tomato purée. But it wasn't bad. Just not good enough to come back.
(2)John S.
Ordered a meatball and ricotta. It was 22$ burnt and one piece had an entire clove of garlic on it. Very dissapointed
(1)J D.
Seriously, $80 for two large pizzas, one salad, one solf drink and one glass of Merlot? If the pizzas were fabulous I wouldn't complain, but they were just okay. I've had way better (Piccolo Forno, Gateway Grill, Mineo's if you must know). I will try this place again, we went within a couple of weeks of the grand opening, so maybe it will knock my socks off next time.
(2)Ekim M.
Excellent Pizza, great service, nice atmosphere. I love their pizza, wings, and meatballs. The sausage and brocolli rabe pizza is phenominal! The pizza does get some char from the coal oven which I feel adds to the flavor. I am sure this is not for everyone but I love it. Better than Gateway grills pizza BY FAR!
(5)Joshua Z.
Had dinner with wife and another couple. A pleasant experience. Good service. Sat in the outside area, which was nice. Inside had air con turned way low. Be prepared for cold. Lots of TV monitors with different channels if that is your thing. Nice beer selection. Pizza was good, with interesting combinations. Just not exceptional. Priced a little high. Again, a nice overall experience and would go back.
(3)Toni A.
We first experienced Anthony's in Florida-loved it!! So thrilled to have great pizza and wings locally. Service was fast and friendly!
(5)Doug C.
I sometimes think I am a bit of a Pizza snob as the idea of a chain pizza makes me want to eat a hamburger instead. This place definitely is not a run of the mill chain. The restaurant is small in size but does have a small area to wait which helps. The bar is about as big as can be expected and has a pretty decent variety of beers to choose from. Service: Fast! Finally someone who gets it. People are there for Pizza so the sooner the server gets to the table, gets the drink order and while procuring the drink order they can also explain their style of pizza and what might work best for the table or group. Our server was all of that. He explained that the pizza will be cooked very well through when compared to a typical pizza and will be thin. How many slices the typical person eats and didn't PUSH the salad. Our pizza arrived very quickly, nice, hot and charred just a bit. Love it. Everything was great about our pizza. We ordered a large and a small but could have done well with 2 smalls. (I think it was large, they only have 2 sizes if I remember correctly.) Yes, this place costs more. Don't bother with a salad. the salads are overpriced and if you are there to eat pizza, EAT pizza. Salad and Pizza? Really? the soft drinks are served in plastic bottles. quick to serve and no beverage system to invest into and maintain. I've gone back several times, Always great and they are quick to turnover tables. Lots of TV's. Not a bad thing. if you are looking for some intimate place to have pizza this isn't it. They pack em in as best they can.
(4)Zack B.
You walk in to all of the good things that were ever said about their food plastered on the wall. It wasn't surprising to find that the waiter was into himself just as much as the management was into themselves and their food. I ordered a salad and then found out that they only carried Italian dressing. Their meatballs are really good but the cold ricotta didn't do it for me. I wasn't a fan of their wings. The manager on duty was flirting with all of the waitresses. I just wanted to slap him. The pizza was unimaginative but tasted good. I expexted more for the amount that I paid. It goes to show that not every famous person should open a restaurant. I guess it's worth a shot but I'm not giving it two. it's a shame that this restaurant will last too long just because someone famous put some money into it.
(2)Joseph B.
I really appreciate Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza. After all, the pizza is simply good. The crust is thin and perfect and the bites are elegantly simple. Some of the specialty pizzas are conceived somewhat strangely. For instance, the arugula pizza just comes with arugula piled on top and dusted with some parmesan, so it's really an arugala salad atop a piece of excellent cheese pizza. While this might be peculiar, it certainly doesn't invoke a complaint. The wings are roasted and they are very good, although not necessarily what one might expect.
(4)David A.
Best pizza you will ever have! It's a little expense but worth every penny. Very clean and everybody is very friendly. Only down side is it is very loud inside the restaurant.
(5)Chrissie D.
Alright.... So I arrived at 3:10 with my family yesterday. We ordered our pizza by 3:15 and didn't get it until 4:00! The manager claimed that he told the firt person in my party that every day, they turn off and clean the coal ovens from 3:00- 4:00 We disputed that claim. During our 45 minute wait, we endured LOUD music....horrible music! I swear to god I had to endure every Bill Joel song featuring a saxophone solo. While we unknowingly were waiting for the ovens to fire back up, the waitress tried to push more beer and appetizers. Also, this is one of those places where the idle waitstaff outnumber the customers 2-to-1. I was headed out of town and going to the airport, so the excessive wait stressed me out. We took our pizza to go.. Oh yeah, the pizza...I almost forgot about that because it was so completely forgetable. First of all.....the coal-fired thing is ridiculous. Why? Are we trying to support the economy in West Virginia or is there a culinary rationale to this? My eggplant pizza was so bland. There are these things called spices, Columbus went searching for them. Look into it. The pizza was also ridiculously overpriced. I can name dozens of places in the eastern burbs that make better pizzas for much less. They only get 2 stars because they refunded part of our check to make up for their utter incompetence. Don't quit your day job, Mr. Marino...oh wait....nevermind.
(2)Mara K.
I definitely didn't hate this place but as a self-described pizza expert, I expected more from a place with the word "pizza" in the title. Pros: nice long bar with good beers on tap. The chefs are old style pounding the dough and throwing it around. Service is quick and friendly. Cons: noisy atmosphere and hard to carry on a conversation. We were sitting near the open kitchen so other parts of the establishment may have been more quiet. I had the fresh mozzarella pizza with no sauce. It was cooked well with a crisp crust, yet it could have had more flavor. My dad had the calzone and liked it a lot. Parking here is tough with Mad Mex and Starbucks next door.
(3)Carol B.
I like thin snobby gourmet pizza. This is probably the best pizza I've ever found in the Pittsburgh area.
(4)Tiffany N.
Coal fired pizza? Sounds pretty awesome to try and a new experience for those Italian or non-Italian food lovers who reside in the Pittsburgh area. Pros: Awesome setting and wall decor like iconic framed photos of Marilyn Monroe to Frank Sinatra and Pittsburgh Pirates memorabilia, the food isn't just warm BUT hot enough that the cheese will automatically melt once you start to consume the pizza, friendly service and accommodating, great outdoor dining/patio with warm torch-like poles surrounding the area, and lots of television screens for those sport fanatics to admire while devouring! Cons: As a first time diner- the service was similar to a turtle as in I didn't get any service until 30 min later even though it wasn't a busy day or so it seems, the menu listing was much smaller and not much of a variety compared to the alcohol list which isn't very pleasing, the pizza and other meals are supposedly all cooked with a coal fired oven thus my pizza was burnt throughout the crust and the dough was a bit too thin for my liking (how is it considered a pie? my bet is as good as yours), the seating arrangement is too cluster phobic for me especially being seated next to a family with children (GR!), there are no such things as condiments such as ranch sauce since I ordered the Rosemary dry rub chicken wings and it's simply too dry for water to even help digest it down. I don't mean to be such a tough critic, maybe as my first dine-in experience wasn't too lovely but I definitely wouldn't mind trying it again! I have tried takeout from this restaurant and it wasn't too shabby since the food was still pretty hot by the time I received it BUT as I have mentioned before, my dine-in experience could've been better. It's a great place for those seeking a different variation of an Italian classic pizza and quite a venue for watching sports or dining outside at 10 at night.
(2)Whitley S.
It was OK... My boyfriend and I came for a late lunch on a Friday. This was my first time here, and I wasn't impressed. This was a sports bar type if place that serves salad, pizza, and wings. The pizza was OK (could have had way better at IVP). Ok... I understand that places are trying to be innovative with cooking styles, and making different things.... However, they should at least give you the option of condiments. We asked for hot sauce for the wings, and we were SHUT DOWN! I also felt rushed throughout the entire meal.... Probably won't go back in this lifetime...
(3)Dawn R.
Pizza, Wings & Salad were good but it was soooo freezing inside the building that my husband & I had to eat with our coats on. We looked around & other guests had their coats on as well. We even changed tables thinking another area would be warmer. Please turn up the heat!
(3)Chuck W.
One of the best pizzas around. Went for lunch and saw the place was really busy. I guess to be expected for a new restaurant. I understand this is co-owned by Dan Marino and is a chain that hails from Fla. I don't know of another one around Pittsburgh. I tried the plain cheese pizza this time but would branch out in future visits. The pizza comes from a coal fired oven and therefor comes out a little charred around the edges and a bit on the bottom crust. But not to worry the taste is outstanding. Lots of other foods here like salads, sandwiches, wings and ribs. There is a bar so they serve a decent selection of beer also. I will definitely be going back to try additional varieties of their pizzas.
(4)Thomas S.
I hadn't heard much about this place with the exception that it was expensive. As much as my wife and I enjoy pizza that bit of news kept us away. Last night we had a date night and figured we'd treat ourselves. As soon as we seated I thought maybe we had made a mistake. The seating and decor leave much to be desired. I realize it has a bar in the restaurant but I wish it looked less like a bar and more like a restaurant. Thankfully we were seated in a side section just off the main dining area. There was also a patio area to our right which would of been quieter and a bit less cramped. Doesn't sound like a glowing review yet but that is where my issues stop. Once we agreed on a pizza, wings and some sangria I couldn't of been happier. As someone who works in food service I normally don't enjoy going out to eat even when the food is great. I was extremely impressed with the meal we had. The Philly Cheesesteak pizza and wings both turned out to be great choices. We even spoke about getting a second pizza to go since we were intrigued by another menu item. We spent about 55.00 before tip for the two of us to eat and while it's weird having pizza cost that much it was well worth it. Can't wait to return.
(4)Sally M.
The pizza options here are a bit limited - in my humble opinion - with respect to unique or unusual or interesting combinations. That said, last night I had the margherita: fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil (see photo), and it was delicious. I recommend, though I wouldn't rave about it.
(3)Wei B.
Food is so great! Love it! Been there three times, everybody love it there! The chicken wings is a must have.
(5)Katie S.
Our food was excellent!! But we would have been happier taking it out. I understand coming in late is sometimes a pain but 9:05 doesn't seen to count when they close at 10:00. Our server tried to rush use the second we sat down. We asked her for a few suggestions, and her reply was "everything is good" and walked away. I'm sorry I've never been to this restaurant before and wanted a few pointers. 9:35.. Last call for us (as we proceeded to watch the bartender server others tell closing) Pizza came out and are checks did too. We weren't even through are first slice. I'm not one too look down on things especially cause we have all been in her shoes. But customer service should be high on any business list. And not just standing around with the manager and other servers waiting for us to finish.
(2)Kristy K.
Anthony's Pizza is amazing!! Perfect thin crust cooked nice & crunchy. Their specialty pizzas gave some great flavor combos & they even allow you to order half & half specialties giving you opportunity to try more. Calzones were HUGE as were their meatballs. We did the half & half - half Philly Cheesesteak & half peppers, ssg, meatballs. We also had the meatballs served in sauce w/ side of Ricotta. All delicious and service was good! Only down side was after the above items had no more room to try anything else on the menu. So will have to return next trip to the area.
(5)Audrey R.
11-21-2014. This was my first time dining here and expected much better. Being 100% Italian and eaten this type of pizza all over the US and Italy, I have to say this was not up to Coal Oven Brick Pizza standards. The crust was chewy and semi raw, the sauce was thick and over powered with garlic and salt and had a bitter taste to it. Sauce should be on the sweeter side. Dough should be crispy not soggy. My pizza certainly did not look like the pizza displayed on the website. As for the chicken wings, besides being over salted they were wonderful and the way I prepare them. Rosemary is always wonderful to use when chicken is roasted as such. . I sat at the bar service was terrific .
(2)Darae C.
Meh. There are some foods in this world that are meant to be blackened, like chicken and fish. Unfortunately, pizza isn't one of them. I get that some people like a ridiculously crispy crust. I get it. I still feel like they could pull the pie out a minute earlier and it would be absolutely perfect. But nooooo, they want "well done" bread. Hate to break it to ya, but well done bread is burnt bread. First visit here was weird. I think it was during opening week so the staff was overwhelmed and working out the kinks. The floor plan of tables is somewhat cramped and all the soda is only served in plastic bottles that one would get from a convenience store. The roast cauliflower pizza was better than the other one I had with prosciutto, but its still nothing to write home about. MAINLY BECAUSE IT'S BURNED. Salad was alright and the smoked wings were cool, but not enough to make me go back regularly.
(2)Anthony G.
I always look forward to the pizza here. Yes, it expensive, but the ingredients are top notch. You get what you pay for. If you want a gourmet pie, this is the place. The variety of the pies is second to none, and I have tried them all. The coal fired oven cooks the pies to perfection- not a heated conveyor like low end pizza. The taste is similar to the famous Patsy's in New York, where they also use a coal fired oven. BTW, the roasted cauliflower is awesome!
(5)Steve S.
So after our first choice for dinner ended up being closed and being a bit questionable about our 2nd choice of a dicey sushi place in a strip mall, we ended up at Anthony's. Place is decent inside. Looks like a few steps above a sports bar. We were seated immediatley and our server took our drink orders. Beers on tap were pretty limited. Is the large selection of draught beers a WI/IL thing? Anyhoo, our waiter asked if we wanted to try their "coal fired" wings. I'm not a big wing fan so I declined but he was persistant and offered to bring a free sampler of the wings out. We said sure. The wings were okay. They weren't saucy but had a good spice to them and the coal fired cooking process gave them a smokey taste you don't usually get with wings. Not bad but not enough to make me order a full round. I opted for the pepperoni pizza. I had never had coal fired pizza before but I knew it gets a bit more "crispy" on the crust edges. And sure enough, mine definitely had blackend, crispy edges. It was just okay. Nothing bad but nothing that would make me seek out coal fired pizzas after that. I still think Donatos has the best pizza in the OH/PA area.
(3)Julie D.
This is our second try for coal fired pizza. We went in on a recent Saturday afternoon. We started with an Italian salad. It included chick peas and kalamata olives and was very good. For our pizza, we went with the Anthony's traditional - mozzarella and plum tomatoes. The pizza was really good. Not your usual pizza. The coal definitely gives it a different flavor. We thought it was a nice change of pace. For dessert, we shared a plain slice of cheese cake. It was incredibly delicious.
(4)Steve C.
Great pizza and wings done in the pizza oven.draft beer is always cold and the service is usually great. on our last visit we went on a thursday evening. we were seated as soon as we walked in.the normally great service was just ok this time the waitress didn't seem to friendly or interested in her job, but she got the job done. we will definitely go back one waitress does dot make or break a restaurant for us.while i would give the food 5 stars the prices are a little high and service wasnt great this time so 4 stars for now
(4)Kaleigh L.
Pizza and wings are great, but SO pricy. I have a hard time paying 20.00 for a cheese/ eggplant pizza. I feel like their prices have increased since the opening here in the Monroeville location. Also skip the Sangria...not great. My glass was like a a beer glass full of red wine with apple chunks floating in it. Gross. Worth the trip if you have never been, but be prepared to pay as this is not going to be a decently priced pizza experience.
(3)Richard C.
Had they not burned the pizza it might have been good. There motto is "Pizza well done." Anthony's should strive more for pizza done well. Not a fan.
(1)Tony J.
If you are on a budget, do not bother coming here. My advice is come here with your friend and split a pizza. It will still be one of the most expensive pizzas you will ever order, but it will also be one of the best. The pizzas are well done, which can sometimes be a bad thing if they get really over done, but the crisp crust doesnt bother me. Though our one pizza was way too well done to the point that no one wanted to eat the three slices that were scorched by the coals. With that being said, you have got to get the Margarita pizza with garlic and tomatoes on top. It is hands down the tastiest pizza you will have. We got a Meatball and Ricotta that was alright, but I would never spend another $20 to get one. Also, we made our own with mushrooms, pepperoni, and green peppers, and it was also delicious, but the best was definitely the Margarita. The wings they have here are pretty delicious too. They are not sauced at all, which make be a turn off for some people, but I just put some Parmesan cheese on them and they were fine. In fact, with the pile of grilled onions on top, they were way better than just fine. By the way, the tomato mozzarella salad was also pretty good, but once again, it is pricey. Come here with a friend who is willing to split the tab, get a pizza, and enjoy yourself.
(4)Dave K.
Terrible pizza. Dried out cheese, burnt crust, very little sauce. Worst pizza I have had in a very long time. I won't be giving them another chance.
(1)Kostas P.
This is certainly a nice place to hang out and eat. People are friendly and food is good. Service is on top of things and fast. The pizza looks amazing, but I had the tuna salad sandwich, which I can say it was among the best I ever had! Best thing, tuna salad is not prepared with mayo but with olive oil! All in all, I am definitely going back to this place with the first chance! Highly recommended.
(4)Richard R.
It was yummy! We had the roasted wings, they were so crispy & tasty, smothered n onions. We had a traditional pie with olives, sweet peppers, & mushrooms, the crust is thin & crispy. Well done like they say & we like! My son loved both the wings & pizza! They had $5 martinis on Wed too, but we chose the Peroni on draft. Music was a bit loud, but they did play good classic rock. I thought place was fun. So glad it is in Monroeville!
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