Disclaimer: I think that the restaurant is likely better than 2 stars and we will return once they move to the new location. However, despite the delicious food, we had a terrible experience and left feeling disappointed. First, we made a reservation for 6 plus a baby and were seated promptly. A good start. When I made the reservation, I was told that we could bring homemade limoncello for the end of my mother's birthday dinner because they did not serve any at the restaurant. After being told rather rudely before we sat down that we would not be served the limoncello, I explained to the server my conversation on the phone with the hostess. Instead of addressing the issue and the miscommunication, the server simply repeated his initial statement and left us at our table. Not a huge deal, but slightly annoyed to start the meal. After giving our drink and appetizer orders, we were all excited for the delicious food. We ordered two carafes of wine, chianti and Chardonnay. I am not a wine snob, but I do know that the red wine that they served us was most definitely not Chianti. I walked to the bar and tried to order a glass of chianti to compare but they were entirely out. Either we were served the very end of bad tasting Chianti or we were served a different wine. Either way, I was disappointed. Maybe we are spoiled by having so many BYOB establishments in the East End, but I have not had bad wine at a restaurant for quite some time and it definitely hampered the meal. The appetizers came and they were ok, nothing great just fried zucchini and provolone sticks. However, the wedding soup was amazing and had a great deal of flavor without being overly salty! Yum. Finally, the entrees. The stuffed shells and eggplant were both delicious and the red sauce was very tasty as well. I was really impressed by the unique flavor of the sauce and thought it was by and far the most redeeming part of the meal. All things considered, we went in with high expectations and were disappointed by the service and wine. As stated, we may go back once they reopen in the new location, but we won't be rushing anytime soon. We will likely opt for something closer like Cibo or Bella Luna.
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Michael N.
Great Local Italian eatery, great food at cheap price. This place is a lot better than any of the standard chain restaurants around. The complimentary rolls are homemade and authenticate (nice hard crust with soft tasty middle). Sandwiches are huge. I got the roast beef on ciabatta bread, and half of it was enough to fill me up. The homemade lasagnas is plate sized and flavorful. I always dislike when a place overload lasagna with ricotta cheese, and this place didn't fall into that trap. I would recommend trying this is you like lasagnas. TLDR: Great local place that deserves some love.
(4)
Tom B.
I can only speak to lunch here as I still haven't had dinner at this restaurant. It serves a very good Italian hoagie and a solid chicken Parmesan hoagie. I especially like the soups. The pasta fagioli soup is very good as is the wedding soup. I agree with other commenters that the service is uneven.
(4)
Becky M.
My husband and I really enjoy eating at the bar! Paul and Jen always make us feel special and treat us like Family! We will always recommend this place!
(5)
Kelly A.
5 of us ate there this past Friday. The service was bad - very slow - and our food took a long long time. The food here is pretty good, not outstanding. The upgrade to the new location should have also had an upgrade to training of the staff.
(3)
Tom P.
The food is authentic, and the people are great. I've never had a bad experience here, and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for great food, consistent service, and a warm, pleasing atmosphere in Murrysville.
(5)
Jen B.
Food appears to be more appropriate for catering. Lasagna and shells served just above room temperature, although did not taste bad. Sauce is tasty but food seems microwaved then topped with fresh sauce. We sat at a table directly outside of the kitchen. That table should not exist. It was loud and also faced the bathroom. Prices were good and represent quality of food. Disappointed with service and professionalism of the staff.
(2)
Joan Z.
I called for take out and was told about 35 minutes wait. I got there 45 minutes later, the food was not even cooked yet. I eventually got my take out after another 40 minutes wait on site. When I got home, the calamari/shrimp appetizer portion was only half size what we got at the restaurant one week prior. Chicken wings had no flavors. Called back to talk to the manager the following day, and he told me that they had recently decreased their portion, but they did not cut the price. $ 14 for a small portion shrimp/calamari appetizer is not comparable to their competitors. Monterey Bay calamari is only 12.95 and Atria's is 10.99. Both are much bigger portions. I would not recommend this restaurant.
Worst meal I've had in my life. Service was fine but I go to restaurants for the food. And the food was awful. Lasagna was drowning in sauce, and almost no meat in the lasagna. Meatballs were also awful. Total train wreck.
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Jennifer G.
One thing Pittsburgh has a lot of is Italian restaurants. There are at least five within 15 minutes of my house. That being said, Pasqualino's is one of my "go tos" when it comes to Italian. I have to say, I preferred their old location's decor to the new location. It seems sort of industrial and cold in the new place. Especially in the "patio" room which gets cold in the winter. They also changed their menu. There are more appetizer and pizza options but seem to be less dinner/pasta combination options. Overall, I enjoy my dining experiences here. After eating pasta in Italy, I have found it is hard to find anything in the US that compares. Especially when it comes to bolognese. That being said, one of my favorite dishes here is the bolognese (although I swap out the linguini for angel hair). It has just the right amount of meat and spice. My husband has tried various pastas and his favorite has been the vodka sauce. We have also tried the wood fired pizzas and been happy with the food. They have two portion sizes for their pastas (and some are even available family size/style), but it is almost double the pasta for the larger size so it is very worth it. The down sides to eating in are the inconsistent service. There are times when it has been really attentive and other times where we had to track down a server for things like water refills or asking for something. Food is good, service mixed bag and decor just strange. But overall, a great place for an Italian meal.
(3)
Joe C.
Great new place, good food, awful service. Second time visiting the new location in as many weeks. Both visits, servers seemed overwhelmed. This time, waited 40 minutes for meal after ordering. Appetizer never arrived at all. Usually delicious rolls were stale. No refill of drinks, even after they brought the meal. If they get their act together on service, this could be a great place to eat. I'll wait a while before going back again.
(2)
Donna P.
The food is excellent. I have never had better sauce and pastas, pizzas, and sandwiches are always very tasty. The reason for only a three star rating is the service - which is inconsistent at best. Occasionally the service is great, usually I feel like I'm being waited on by an inexperienced teenager who has had no training. My family often jokes "the food is great, even when you don't get what you ordered". The good food keeps me coming back, but with a little effort this restaurant could easily be a four + star experience.
(3)
Uni Y.
Stopped in Saturday night with some friends. Had an overall pleasant experience - nice to see familiar faces and change in wine selection. Recommend taking reservations and adding cheesecake to dessert menu
(5)
Chrissy S.
We waited for 30 minutes after we ordered our meals for the food to arrive. The server didnt come over to fill our empty water glasses or bother to bring us bread. When the meal came, my penne with vodka sauce was room temperature and sloppy. My friend ordered ravioli in butter parmesan and it came with a good inch of melted butter in the bottom of the bowl. When we asked for bread, she brought what looked like hamburger buns. Horrible experience.
(2)
Gerald M.
How good is the sauce? Great when delivered hot on your pasta. Surprisingly good when eaten cold as a leftover on the same pasta. Interesting: I can't imagine eating someone else's sauce cold! Did you know Pasqualino's sauce is available in jars for take out? You better get some quickly before I buy all of it... really, it is that good!
(5)
Michelle F.
We went to their new location for a small Christmas dinner w/friends on 12/20. This was our first time ever at this restaurant. I will say that after reading other reviews about this place, I was a little nervous. However, here's what I found in our experience: 1.) Our waitress was VERY good. Her name was Jen, a tall blonde, who was very attentive to our entire table, extremely friendly, & professional. 2.) Their menu did have a nice variety of choices. 3.) Everyone was satisfied with their dinners & appetizers. 4.) I think my only semi-negative thing that I'd mention is, Jen had to come out & tell my sister that the chef was out of Alfredo sauce, she apologized & asked if there was something else that my sister would like instead. Everyone's 1st thought was, can't the chef just make Alfredo sauce from scratch? It's an extremely easy sauce to make, that requires ingredients that this Italian eatery should have on hand. 5.) We made a reservation 5 days before our dinner. The gentleman that I spoke with, had told me that the only slot open was 7:45. He had also mentioned that they were extremely busy this time of year (as I expected). Reading other reviews & having him warn me of how busy the restaurant was, it made me wonder if our table would be ready for our arrival or if they'd even still have our reservation. When we got there, I honestly expected to have at least a 30 minute wait. We did not, our table was waiting for us upon our arrival! 6.) With all of that said, my husband & I agree that we would return to this establishment. I do believe our friends will do the same too.
(4)
Rusty B.
My wife and I went here for our anniversary and overall were pleased. The pasta was cooked perfect (al dente). My wife had pasta with their traditional red sauce. If you like sauce that isn't sweet, you'll like theirs. I prefer sweet, but I understand not everyone likes that. I had the penne with vodka sauce and chicken. The chicken was grilled perfectly and was juicy. And the vodka sauce might be the best I've ever had. The waitress was waitress was polite, but a bit unprofessional. By appearance this place looks very upscale. But she didn't convey that. She sat with customers to take orders and the way she carried herself. But she seemed to be a teenager, so one can expect that I guess. Their prices were unbelievably low. We didn't drink, so I can't attest to their bar prices. But we got out of there with spending under $40 after tip for the 2 of us and we even had an appetizer (fried Zucchini which was okay). Unfortunately I've got to give 4/5 for a few reasons. -Because they drowned my wife's dish in sauce.... like seriously. I know they're proud of their red sauce, but slow down. -We ordered salads but they never brought them. -Their iced tea was brewed WAY too strong -Waitress was unprofessional to the point where it was a bit annoying. (not rude, but don't act like we're ordering wings from hooters.) I'd suggest giving this place a try. Their new location is really nice and the ambiance is nice. And their food won't disappoint.
(4)
Chris B.
Been there 3 times. Two of them were with the same waiter whom is awful! Had my order wrong the first time; got my food when everyone else was done ( no comp.). Tonight, forgot part of our order, realized after the fact and re-ran our card instead of comping the French fries that he forgot for $1.50. They need to upgrade their staff. Can't imagine how many orders were wrong and not comped besides our 2 out of 3
(2)
Brad B.
We visited the new location on RT 22 on August 23. I have been eating/drinking at the original location for years which I have never had a bad experience. However this visit to the new location for the first time left a sour taste in my mouth. The food was not my complaint. The server (Amanda M.) was absolutely one of the worst I have ever experienced anywhere in the world. Since when was it OK to throw straws at paying customers? I thought after the first time it was a mistake....then she did it again!!! At that point I was turned off by the whole experience. I ordered a Peroni on draft....guess what? Never showed. I walked up to the bar and ordered it myself. The entire time the waitress was short and curt....definitely not as asset to this place. The decor seemed lacking in the new place....nothing on the walls....seemed cold like a warehouse. I would go back again because of the prior great experiences and food, but If this happens I again I would never return or suggest anyone I know go there. Management needs to be more involved.
(2)
Rachael P.
Decent little local Italian place. The portions were a nice size for the price of the dish. The sauce is excellent. The reason that I gave it a three was because the food took sometime to come out and the place had a funny smell. They also give you regular bun to eat with your pasta dinner. Not really a big deal but didn't really match the meal. I thought Italian bread or some sort of sliced bread would have been better.
(3)
Lori R.
Food is delicious and Paul, the bartender, is absolutely awesome! Tell him Big Mike and Lori sent you!
I have eaten here multiple times at the old location and the food was always very good. Now went to the new location last night for the first time and ordered the eggplant parmigiana. I have to say it was honestly the WORSE meal I have ever eaten anywhere. I couldn't spit out the first bite fast enough. OMG don't know if I we will ever step foot into this place again.
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Rhonda W.
Atmosphere in the new restaurant is cold, liked the decor in the old restaurant better.
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Vinny A.
This is a nice, small, local Italian restaurant that makes you hungry as soon as you walk in the door...it smells delicious when you walk in. The food was fine...we had simple pasta for the kids...pizza and stromboli for the adults - all of which were very good, leaving everyone content and full. I thought the dough of the pizza was top-notch, too - which is always a good sign of a signature, Italian eatery. The wait staff were friendly and accommodating throughout the meal, not to mention there was a decent crowd for a Wednesday night - again, another good sign of a good place to eat. All in all, we'll be back, as I look forward to trying other items on the menu. If you want a sit-down, Italian meal and you're in the Murrysville area, give this place a try. We did and weren't disappointed.
(3)
Becky Z.
I've already written a review of what I will call Pasqualino's I. This is Pasqualino's II, located in Murrysville on route 22, about 25 minutes from the father restaurant. And that is precisely the relationship between the two places! Papa Pasqualino runs the Penn Hills restaurant while his sons run the other two (there is another in Irwin I have yet to visit). Many things are the same. The most important of which is the sweet, delectable marinara sauce. You will be happy that almost every pasta dish is smothered in it because you will want to use the complimentary rolls for dipping. All locations sell jars of the stuff. Treat yo' self sometime and pick up some. Some things are different. P2 has a slightly larger menu with more pizza options including hand tossed, thin crust, and Sicilian. P1 only serves Sicilian. P2 also has a large full service bar. I love this place every bit as much as I love the father restaurant. It can get a bit crowded on weekends and service on those days can be slow. But usually it's a pleasant meal for EXTREMELY fair prices. I will note that P2 is moving to a new and larger location about a mile west on route 22. I am looking forward to it!
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Michelle G.
Great pizza! The large was more like an extra large, and the cheese actually had flavor as opposed to the crappy mozzarella that most restaurants use. The roasted red peppers with basil seasoning really made the pizza. I did not enjoy the pasta plates as much as the pizza, but still pretty quality Italian food.
(4)
Regina K.
Food is just ok. Very cold--needed to keep my coat around my shoulders. Service poor.
(2)
Shawn F.
Very bland meal. Had the penne salmon asparagus dish. Salmon was from a can. Asparagus were all stems no heads. Pasta was way under cooked. Salad was ok
(2)
Mike W.
Awful service. Arrived a 5 and ordered a pizza, at 5:40 they came out and asked what toppings we had. Told them what is was and another 10 minutes later still no pizza. Long line for carryout developed and we could see other customers getting really angry. We got tired of waiting, wont go back.
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Robin D.
My husband and I went to Pasqualino's for the first time last night. He has had their catered food at work and really liked it (but had never eaten at the restaurant itself), so my expectations were high. I was rather disappointed. I was starving last night when we arrived having missed lunch and luckily we were seated quickly. The restaurant is in a strip mall and is small on the restaurant side. I didn't go into the bar side to the right. It's also rather dark being lit by lamps hanging over each table or booth with no lighting elsewhere that I noticed. The back "half" is a bit darker and was adults only. We were sat with the families as this section was already filled. I love wedding soup and ordered a small bowl, but ended up giving it to my husband half way through after finding and bone in it and despite adding parmesan cheese (the dry canned kind in the little jars places like Pizza Hut have) and even black pepper it still needed something. I asked the waitress what size pasta I should order (they have small, large, and family size) and she said if I'm getting the soup she would order the small pasta so I did. I should have ordered a large as the small fettuccine alfredo was closer to a kid's size to me ($7) and I could probably have eaten the large after only half a bowl of soup. I didn't add any chicken, broccoli, or anything else to it. The pasta was fresh and the sauce was decent, but it was not something I will be rushing back for. The complimentary rolls, which are supposedly famous according to the menu, while large in size, weren't anything special to me and they were cold. My husband ordered a large Diavalo Marinara which the menu describes as "Penne pasta with grilled chicken, sliced sausage, fresh mushrooms and hot peppers." I'm not a fan of tomato sauce (and yet I'll eat salsa, go figure), so I didn't try it. He seemed to like it and said it was a bit spicy. I didn't bother to order desert despite almost feeling like I hadn't had anything to eat as I figured I would just strike out there too.
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Address :4608 William Penn Hwy
Murrysville, PA, 15668
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch, Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
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Craig K.
Disclaimer: I think that the restaurant is likely better than 2 stars and we will return once they move to the new location. However, despite the delicious food, we had a terrible experience and left feeling disappointed. First, we made a reservation for 6 plus a baby and were seated promptly. A good start. When I made the reservation, I was told that we could bring homemade limoncello for the end of my mother's birthday dinner because they did not serve any at the restaurant. After being told rather rudely before we sat down that we would not be served the limoncello, I explained to the server my conversation on the phone with the hostess. Instead of addressing the issue and the miscommunication, the server simply repeated his initial statement and left us at our table. Not a huge deal, but slightly annoyed to start the meal. After giving our drink and appetizer orders, we were all excited for the delicious food. We ordered two carafes of wine, chianti and Chardonnay. I am not a wine snob, but I do know that the red wine that they served us was most definitely not Chianti. I walked to the bar and tried to order a glass of chianti to compare but they were entirely out. Either we were served the very end of bad tasting Chianti or we were served a different wine. Either way, I was disappointed. Maybe we are spoiled by having so many BYOB establishments in the East End, but I have not had bad wine at a restaurant for quite some time and it definitely hampered the meal. The appetizers came and they were ok, nothing great just fried zucchini and provolone sticks. However, the wedding soup was amazing and had a great deal of flavor without being overly salty! Yum. Finally, the entrees. The stuffed shells and eggplant were both delicious and the red sauce was very tasty as well. I was really impressed by the unique flavor of the sauce and thought it was by and far the most redeeming part of the meal. All things considered, we went in with high expectations and were disappointed by the service and wine. As stated, we may go back once they reopen in the new location, but we won't be rushing anytime soon. We will likely opt for something closer like Cibo or Bella Luna.
(2)Michael N.
Great Local Italian eatery, great food at cheap price. This place is a lot better than any of the standard chain restaurants around. The complimentary rolls are homemade and authenticate (nice hard crust with soft tasty middle). Sandwiches are huge. I got the roast beef on ciabatta bread, and half of it was enough to fill me up. The homemade lasagnas is plate sized and flavorful. I always dislike when a place overload lasagna with ricotta cheese, and this place didn't fall into that trap. I would recommend trying this is you like lasagnas. TLDR: Great local place that deserves some love.
(4)Tom B.
I can only speak to lunch here as I still haven't had dinner at this restaurant. It serves a very good Italian hoagie and a solid chicken Parmesan hoagie. I especially like the soups. The pasta fagioli soup is very good as is the wedding soup. I agree with other commenters that the service is uneven.
(4)Becky M.
My husband and I really enjoy eating at the bar! Paul and Jen always make us feel special and treat us like Family! We will always recommend this place!
(5)Kelly A.
5 of us ate there this past Friday. The service was bad - very slow - and our food took a long long time. The food here is pretty good, not outstanding. The upgrade to the new location should have also had an upgrade to training of the staff.
(3)Tom P.
The food is authentic, and the people are great. I've never had a bad experience here, and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for great food, consistent service, and a warm, pleasing atmosphere in Murrysville.
(5)Jen B.
Food appears to be more appropriate for catering. Lasagna and shells served just above room temperature, although did not taste bad. Sauce is tasty but food seems microwaved then topped with fresh sauce. We sat at a table directly outside of the kitchen. That table should not exist. It was loud and also faced the bathroom. Prices were good and represent quality of food. Disappointed with service and professionalism of the staff.
(2)Joan Z.
I called for take out and was told about 35 minutes wait. I got there 45 minutes later, the food was not even cooked yet. I eventually got my take out after another 40 minutes wait on site. When I got home, the calamari/shrimp appetizer portion was only half size what we got at the restaurant one week prior. Chicken wings had no flavors. Called back to talk to the manager the following day, and he told me that they had recently decreased their portion, but they did not cut the price. $ 14 for a small portion shrimp/calamari appetizer is not comparable to their competitors. Monterey Bay calamari is only 12.95 and Atria's is 10.99. Both are much bigger portions. I would not recommend this restaurant.
(1)Mary Lynn P.
A guaranteed five stars - abundant food and every bite was delicious!!! Some of our dinners included pizza, salads and various pasta! Beginning with Lisa, who helped us organize our party - we had a variety of entrées - all were delivered hot and in a timely manner!!! We will be back for sure!
(5)Lucas R.
Worst meal I've had in my life. Service was fine but I go to restaurants for the food. And the food was awful. Lasagna was drowning in sauce, and almost no meat in the lasagna. Meatballs were also awful. Total train wreck.
(1)Jennifer G.
One thing Pittsburgh has a lot of is Italian restaurants. There are at least five within 15 minutes of my house. That being said, Pasqualino's is one of my "go tos" when it comes to Italian. I have to say, I preferred their old location's decor to the new location. It seems sort of industrial and cold in the new place. Especially in the "patio" room which gets cold in the winter. They also changed their menu. There are more appetizer and pizza options but seem to be less dinner/pasta combination options. Overall, I enjoy my dining experiences here. After eating pasta in Italy, I have found it is hard to find anything in the US that compares. Especially when it comes to bolognese. That being said, one of my favorite dishes here is the bolognese (although I swap out the linguini for angel hair). It has just the right amount of meat and spice. My husband has tried various pastas and his favorite has been the vodka sauce. We have also tried the wood fired pizzas and been happy with the food. They have two portion sizes for their pastas (and some are even available family size/style), but it is almost double the pasta for the larger size so it is very worth it. The down sides to eating in are the inconsistent service. There are times when it has been really attentive and other times where we had to track down a server for things like water refills or asking for something. Food is good, service mixed bag and decor just strange. But overall, a great place for an Italian meal.
(3)Joe C.
Great new place, good food, awful service. Second time visiting the new location in as many weeks. Both visits, servers seemed overwhelmed. This time, waited 40 minutes for meal after ordering. Appetizer never arrived at all. Usually delicious rolls were stale. No refill of drinks, even after they brought the meal. If they get their act together on service, this could be a great place to eat. I'll wait a while before going back again.
(2)Donna P.
The food is excellent. I have never had better sauce and pastas, pizzas, and sandwiches are always very tasty. The reason for only a three star rating is the service - which is inconsistent at best. Occasionally the service is great, usually I feel like I'm being waited on by an inexperienced teenager who has had no training. My family often jokes "the food is great, even when you don't get what you ordered". The good food keeps me coming back, but with a little effort this restaurant could easily be a four + star experience.
(3)Uni Y.
Stopped in Saturday night with some friends. Had an overall pleasant experience - nice to see familiar faces and change in wine selection. Recommend taking reservations and adding cheesecake to dessert menu
(5)Chrissy S.
We waited for 30 minutes after we ordered our meals for the food to arrive. The server didnt come over to fill our empty water glasses or bother to bring us bread. When the meal came, my penne with vodka sauce was room temperature and sloppy. My friend ordered ravioli in butter parmesan and it came with a good inch of melted butter in the bottom of the bowl. When we asked for bread, she brought what looked like hamburger buns. Horrible experience.
(2)Gerald M.
How good is the sauce? Great when delivered hot on your pasta. Surprisingly good when eaten cold as a leftover on the same pasta. Interesting: I can't imagine eating someone else's sauce cold! Did you know Pasqualino's sauce is available in jars for take out? You better get some quickly before I buy all of it... really, it is that good!
(5)Michelle F.
We went to their new location for a small Christmas dinner w/friends on 12/20. This was our first time ever at this restaurant. I will say that after reading other reviews about this place, I was a little nervous. However, here's what I found in our experience: 1.) Our waitress was VERY good. Her name was Jen, a tall blonde, who was very attentive to our entire table, extremely friendly, & professional. 2.) Their menu did have a nice variety of choices. 3.) Everyone was satisfied with their dinners & appetizers. 4.) I think my only semi-negative thing that I'd mention is, Jen had to come out & tell my sister that the chef was out of Alfredo sauce, she apologized & asked if there was something else that my sister would like instead. Everyone's 1st thought was, can't the chef just make Alfredo sauce from scratch? It's an extremely easy sauce to make, that requires ingredients that this Italian eatery should have on hand. 5.) We made a reservation 5 days before our dinner. The gentleman that I spoke with, had told me that the only slot open was 7:45. He had also mentioned that they were extremely busy this time of year (as I expected). Reading other reviews & having him warn me of how busy the restaurant was, it made me wonder if our table would be ready for our arrival or if they'd even still have our reservation. When we got there, I honestly expected to have at least a 30 minute wait. We did not, our table was waiting for us upon our arrival! 6.) With all of that said, my husband & I agree that we would return to this establishment. I do believe our friends will do the same too.
(4)Rusty B.
My wife and I went here for our anniversary and overall were pleased. The pasta was cooked perfect (al dente). My wife had pasta with their traditional red sauce. If you like sauce that isn't sweet, you'll like theirs. I prefer sweet, but I understand not everyone likes that. I had the penne with vodka sauce and chicken. The chicken was grilled perfectly and was juicy. And the vodka sauce might be the best I've ever had. The waitress was waitress was polite, but a bit unprofessional. By appearance this place looks very upscale. But she didn't convey that. She sat with customers to take orders and the way she carried herself. But she seemed to be a teenager, so one can expect that I guess. Their prices were unbelievably low. We didn't drink, so I can't attest to their bar prices. But we got out of there with spending under $40 after tip for the 2 of us and we even had an appetizer (fried Zucchini which was okay). Unfortunately I've got to give 4/5 for a few reasons. -Because they drowned my wife's dish in sauce.... like seriously. I know they're proud of their red sauce, but slow down. -We ordered salads but they never brought them. -Their iced tea was brewed WAY too strong -Waitress was unprofessional to the point where it was a bit annoying. (not rude, but don't act like we're ordering wings from hooters.) I'd suggest giving this place a try. Their new location is really nice and the ambiance is nice. And their food won't disappoint.
(4)Chris B.
Been there 3 times. Two of them were with the same waiter whom is awful! Had my order wrong the first time; got my food when everyone else was done ( no comp.). Tonight, forgot part of our order, realized after the fact and re-ran our card instead of comping the French fries that he forgot for $1.50. They need to upgrade their staff. Can't imagine how many orders were wrong and not comped besides our 2 out of 3
(2)Brad B.
We visited the new location on RT 22 on August 23. I have been eating/drinking at the original location for years which I have never had a bad experience. However this visit to the new location for the first time left a sour taste in my mouth. The food was not my complaint. The server (Amanda M.) was absolutely one of the worst I have ever experienced anywhere in the world. Since when was it OK to throw straws at paying customers? I thought after the first time it was a mistake....then she did it again!!! At that point I was turned off by the whole experience. I ordered a Peroni on draft....guess what? Never showed. I walked up to the bar and ordered it myself. The entire time the waitress was short and curt....definitely not as asset to this place. The decor seemed lacking in the new place....nothing on the walls....seemed cold like a warehouse. I would go back again because of the prior great experiences and food, but If this happens I again I would never return or suggest anyone I know go there. Management needs to be more involved.
(2)Rachael P.
Decent little local Italian place. The portions were a nice size for the price of the dish. The sauce is excellent. The reason that I gave it a three was because the food took sometime to come out and the place had a funny smell. They also give you regular bun to eat with your pasta dinner. Not really a big deal but didn't really match the meal. I thought Italian bread or some sort of sliced bread would have been better.
(3)Lori R.
Food is delicious and Paul, the bartender, is absolutely awesome! Tell him Big Mike and Lori sent you!
(5)Chuck W.
We went to the new Pasqualino's Italian Eatery location/building in Murrysville. Pulling up we saw an overloaded parking lot and we said oh-oh. But on checking in the wait was 15 - 20 minutes so we stayed. They were doing a great business tonight and they told me it is a normal weekend, but this day there were a few large parties. Seems they have a back room for private dining and there was a large group back there with a big cake and folks talking lots of pics, making speeches and lots of hugging and having a good time. The décor to me was kind of sterile cool to cold and definitely not a typical Italian motif and without much personality. There is a kind of central bar area with plenty of seating and most people were having drinks and appetizers there while waiting on their tables. Some people just eat their entire dinner there which is a fair option of a really busy night. To speed up our seating we were offered a high-top in the bar area and that was just fine with us. There was lots of hubbub, traffic and action, going on in that area but it was not off-putting. The staff was working extremely hard to keep up with the volume and to keep people from waiting too long to be served. I thought they did a good job at that, and they should be recognized. For the new location there is a new menu with lots of additional choices and standard carryovers from the old menu. I thought I would try something new, a companion stuck with an old standard, and another tried something new, at least I think it was new. I had the Penne and Asparagus sauce with Salmon. This was not good. Or at least it was mediocre. Not much flavor to the sauce and the salmon looked very unappealing like it came from a can and was broken up into a million tiny pieces with just a few 1/2 inch pieces at the most. The salmon was having no taste either and did not remind me of anything fresh. The pasta itself however was very good, tasted great and was cooked perfectly. My wife had the Gnocchi with Mushroom cream sauce. This was also okay at best I would say having tasted it and by her own assessment. The gnocchi was not tender, or flavorful. The mushroom cream sauce had a lot of cream but not much flavor. The sauce certainly did not give enough mushroom for anyone expecting that great essence. A companion had a real old Pasqualino's standard you could always count on, which was the Penne with their own great Marinara Sauce and their wonderful meatballs. This was what you come here for.. Not real far from four stars but a lot of the flavor profiles need to be improved. Oh, and the salads were fresh, the rolls are great and the front of the house staff works hard to please.
(3)Tom D.
I have eaten here multiple times at the old location and the food was always very good. Now went to the new location last night for the first time and ordered the eggplant parmigiana. I have to say it was honestly the WORSE meal I have ever eaten anywhere. I couldn't spit out the first bite fast enough. OMG don't know if I we will ever step foot into this place again.
(1)Rhonda W.
Atmosphere in the new restaurant is cold, liked the decor in the old restaurant better.
(3)Vinny A.
This is a nice, small, local Italian restaurant that makes you hungry as soon as you walk in the door...it smells delicious when you walk in. The food was fine...we had simple pasta for the kids...pizza and stromboli for the adults - all of which were very good, leaving everyone content and full. I thought the dough of the pizza was top-notch, too - which is always a good sign of a signature, Italian eatery. The wait staff were friendly and accommodating throughout the meal, not to mention there was a decent crowd for a Wednesday night - again, another good sign of a good place to eat. All in all, we'll be back, as I look forward to trying other items on the menu. If you want a sit-down, Italian meal and you're in the Murrysville area, give this place a try. We did and weren't disappointed.
(3)Becky Z.
I've already written a review of what I will call Pasqualino's I. This is Pasqualino's II, located in Murrysville on route 22, about 25 minutes from the father restaurant. And that is precisely the relationship between the two places! Papa Pasqualino runs the Penn Hills restaurant while his sons run the other two (there is another in Irwin I have yet to visit). Many things are the same. The most important of which is the sweet, delectable marinara sauce. You will be happy that almost every pasta dish is smothered in it because you will want to use the complimentary rolls for dipping. All locations sell jars of the stuff. Treat yo' self sometime and pick up some. Some things are different. P2 has a slightly larger menu with more pizza options including hand tossed, thin crust, and Sicilian. P1 only serves Sicilian. P2 also has a large full service bar. I love this place every bit as much as I love the father restaurant. It can get a bit crowded on weekends and service on those days can be slow. But usually it's a pleasant meal for EXTREMELY fair prices. I will note that P2 is moving to a new and larger location about a mile west on route 22. I am looking forward to it!
(5)Michelle G.
Great pizza! The large was more like an extra large, and the cheese actually had flavor as opposed to the crappy mozzarella that most restaurants use. The roasted red peppers with basil seasoning really made the pizza. I did not enjoy the pasta plates as much as the pizza, but still pretty quality Italian food.
(4)Regina K.
Food is just ok. Very cold--needed to keep my coat around my shoulders. Service poor.
(2)Shawn F.
Very bland meal. Had the penne salmon asparagus dish. Salmon was from a can. Asparagus were all stems no heads. Pasta was way under cooked. Salad was ok
(2)Mike W.
Awful service. Arrived a 5 and ordered a pizza, at 5:40 they came out and asked what toppings we had. Told them what is was and another 10 minutes later still no pizza. Long line for carryout developed and we could see other customers getting really angry. We got tired of waiting, wont go back.
(1)Robin D.
My husband and I went to Pasqualino's for the first time last night. He has had their catered food at work and really liked it (but had never eaten at the restaurant itself), so my expectations were high. I was rather disappointed. I was starving last night when we arrived having missed lunch and luckily we were seated quickly. The restaurant is in a strip mall and is small on the restaurant side. I didn't go into the bar side to the right. It's also rather dark being lit by lamps hanging over each table or booth with no lighting elsewhere that I noticed. The back "half" is a bit darker and was adults only. We were sat with the families as this section was already filled. I love wedding soup and ordered a small bowl, but ended up giving it to my husband half way through after finding and bone in it and despite adding parmesan cheese (the dry canned kind in the little jars places like Pizza Hut have) and even black pepper it still needed something. I asked the waitress what size pasta I should order (they have small, large, and family size) and she said if I'm getting the soup she would order the small pasta so I did. I should have ordered a large as the small fettuccine alfredo was closer to a kid's size to me ($7) and I could probably have eaten the large after only half a bowl of soup. I didn't add any chicken, broccoli, or anything else to it. The pasta was fresh and the sauce was decent, but it was not something I will be rushing back for. The complimentary rolls, which are supposedly famous according to the menu, while large in size, weren't anything special to me and they were cold. My husband ordered a large Diavalo Marinara which the menu describes as "Penne pasta with grilled chicken, sliced sausage, fresh mushrooms and hot peppers." I'm not a fan of tomato sauce (and yet I'll eat salsa, go figure), so I didn't try it. He seemed to like it and said it was a bit spicy. I didn't bother to order desert despite almost feeling like I hadn't had anything to eat as I figured I would just strike out there too.
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