Albero Verde

Blink, and you just might miss Albero Verde. It's nestled in a strip mall plaza in the heart of South Hills. The restaurant itself is small, but their food is beyond mighty! Our waitress Ellie was attentive, patient, and helpful for our party of 9. She was even willing to give some of the guests tea bags from her own stash! Our group of 9 tried almost everything on the menu. They have a small menu with a few appetizers and main courses along with some desserts. Because we were a larger group, at least one of us got something on the menu. We also shared, so I tried many of the dishes! They gave us an amuse bouche, which was aracini with caramelized onions and peppers. DELICIOUS. I wanted more. We also got foccacia with an oil dipping sauce. The focaccia was denser than usual, but I loved it!Here's what we tried:[Sausage Greens & Beans]: A traditional Italian dish that was absolutely delicious. There was so much flavor between the panchetta, beans, escarole, and sausage. This dish was out of my comfort zone but so delightful.[Crispy Brussel Sprouts]: Man! These were good. They were perfectly charred and paired with a spicy sauce that took this dish to the next level.[Wedding Soup]: A little non-traditional since their noodles were much larger, but I loved the denser meatballs.[Caesar Salad]: My husband loved this dish! The croutons made the dish extra, and it was well dressed and slightly lemony.[Warm Mushroom Salad]: I hate mushrooms but I loved this. The rosemary smoked mushrooms were the star of this dish.[Shrimp Risotto]: This was so creamy and flavorful![Chicken Marsala]: This dish was out of this world! The rosemary smoked mushrooms gave this dish a perfectly smokey flavored. The chicken was stuffed and accompanied with lyonnaise potatoes that were so crispy and delicious.[Roasted Veggie Rolled Lasagna]: Wow was this dish flavorful. The variety of vegetables were perfect, and the roaster red pepper ricotta in the middle was just what this dish needed.[Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie]: This was the perfect fall dessert. Apple turnovers, peaches, and pumpkin pie mousse. The perfection portion and not overly sweet!This restaurant made it to my top 5, and it was so delicious. All of the flavors were so complex! You need to try this restaurant or you'll really be missing out! I cannot wait to try more items on their menus as their specials and menu changes. Such a hidden gem!

We got our Thanksgiving catering from Albero Verde this year. I had been there to celebrate a successful fundraiser for Living Stones and saw the advertising about the Thanksgiving options. I'll post a photo of the menu, but here are some of my thoughts: Turkey - so delicious Mashed potatoes - perfection Stuffing - I loved it but the kids didn't. Honestly they probably would have preferred Stove Top though. Green beans - very tasty but not great as a leftover Cranberry chutney - ok, I love the canned stuff but this was truly a hit. Rolls and butter - literally such delicious butter! Apple pies - they were more like empanadas. I was expecting mini round pies. The crust was amazing but the apples were a bit tart. The pickup was easy and seamless. Everything was packed well. Thank you! We can't wait to come in to eat soon.

My friend and I had a lovely dinner at Albero Verde last week. This was our first visit since it re-opened after Il Burloni closed. We were very impressed with the food and service. Before the meal, the chef came to the table to say hello (nice touch!) and offered us an amuse-bouche, which was a mini flatbread with house made hummus and other savory toppings. Perfect!We shared the roasted mushroom salad to start. Plump, juicy, flavorful mushrooms, including boletes, with arugula in light vinaigrette dressing. I had the veal skirt steak frites entree, my friend had the halibut. The veal was tender and well-seasoned and the frites were hand cut and delicious. My friend enjoyed the halibut but said it was just slightly overcooked. Unfortunately, we did not save room for dessert. I also failed to ask if the desserts were made in house. I am looking forward to trying the mini cannoli on my next visit. What a great idea to offer a small bite of sweets at the end of the meal. (The mini cannoli dessert is only $2!) Our server was attentive and friendly. The ambiance is what it is, the restaurant is in a suburban shopping center (aka strip mall). The noise level wasn't bad, and the white tablecloths and other decor gave it an upscale feel. I will definitely go back. I look forward to trying more of the entrees and starters and of course a dessert! I am so happy this lovely place is in my neighborhood!!

This review is for my takeout experience at Albero Verde. I ordered takeout one evening. They were having a pasta special which included a side salad, spaghetti with a choice of sauce, garlic bread, and two cannoli. I placed my order online and headed to the restaurant. Albero Verde is very tiny and it is situated in a strip mall. It can be easy to miss. Even though the space is small, it's very open and bright which is nice. The kitchen is open so it is cool to see your food being prepared as you're waiting. The staff were nice and the takeout process was quick and efficient. I would like to try Albero Verde again but if I dine in, I will definitely make a reservation in advance.

Had been wanting to try Albero Verde for quite some time! Finally got around to it for a night out. BYOB, small quaint little place. The bread to start was just ok, a little on the dry side, but the other appetizers we tried knocked it out of the park!!! Shrimp risotto and brussel sprouts were delicious. For entrees my husband and I each got the bolognese and the tortellini and shared. I really enjoyed the bolognese and particularly the noodles cooked al dente. Tortellini was flavorful and good, but disappointed there were only four of them. Overall, we had a fantastic experience and would love to try something different in the menu next time. The staff were also incredibly friendly and attentive.

Lovely BYOB Italian spot. Small and cozy, with an open kitchen and very friendly service. I'm still thinking about the Poached Pear Salad with blood orange vinaigrette.

Mid-Atlantic Restaurant located on Greentree Road. Serving dinner Wednesday through Saturday. This restaurant is BYOB. Chef/Family-owned restaurant with friendly service and delicious food. They truly take pride in each dish, and it shows. The menu is packed with tasty options. An Italian/Mid-Atlantic food vibe, giving you the ability to try some classics but explore new flavors. Greens and beans are out of this world! Caprese chicken is simple yet complex and perfect in every way! Small, intimate setting, creating a cozy atmosphere for dinner. Open kitchen concept-gives you that at-home feel. Grab your favorite bottle of wine and enjoy a truly incredible meal. Reservations are recommended but not required. Takeout is available, order via phone or easily, online. In addition to their amazing restaurant, they offer catering! Tons of options available for your next group function!

Okay, Pittsburgh, you MUST go to Albero Verde Restaurant (Scott Town Center)! If you are a foodie and someone looking for a fun and incredible food experience, then this is the place to go!The chefs and owner are talented!My sweet friend and I went here to unplug from momming for just 2 hours to enjoy good food and good conversation. We never expected it to be this over the top delicious! It was really and truly so incredibly delicious, and we are already planning our return with hubbies!P.S. We also loved that it is BYOB!Okay...now make yourselves hungry and go here asap!

We used to go to il Burloni all the time. Same location. We were very sad that they closed. Heard about this place and decided to give it a shot tonight. Homemade focaccia bread and dipping oil/balsamic was ok. Started off with a prosciutto and arugula pizza and greens and beans with sausage. Pizza crust was nice. Great crunch. Very sour sauce. Greens and beans below average. Kidney beans and pancetta threw it off. Barely any greens in it and tiny portion. Got the wedge. Scotch egg was awkward as was the berry compote. Candied nuts were overly coated with cinnamon so the whole salad tasted like that. Decent blue cheese dressing though. Entree I had a seafood pasta with langostinos and scallops. Had Brussels sprouts, peas ano some sort of peppers in it which I declined all of those. Was just very average. My mom had chicken Marsala which was different. Was stuffed with mushroom duxelles and served with smoked mushrooms. Was very Smokey but ok sauce flavor. Aunt had a beef tortellini. Pasta was very tough but sauce was very flavorful. All entrees were mediocre at best. We tried to order the veggie lasagna but they were out meanwhile they had just opened when we got there. Dessert had the chocolate chip cookie and the trio of cannoli (chocolate chip, pistachio and espresso). Chocolate chip was the best but I could make better IMO. Cookie was dense and had minimal flavor. Honestly the menu was super tiny, not impressive and neither was the food. I hope the small business succeeds and does well but we won't be back. Presentation of food, service, and the owner/chef coming to the table was nice. Best of luck!

This unassuming little place is a MUST visit. I stopped by at random to grab a bite and I will definitely be back. Every part of this visit was great. Nicole was friendly and the service was impeccable. She described the specials and some menu dishes, making suggestions along the way. For example, she volunteered that the herbed curligiones is a vegetarian dish on the menu, but they can add grilled shrimp to it if you want. She literally read my mind on that and it's what I ordered. As I was looking forward to that, a little amuse bouche appeared - on this night, it was a cute little vegetable empanada that I could have eaten a dozen of. That was followed by warm rosemary bread with dipping oil - also very good. Both of those dishes were delivered by the chef owner, Anthony, who made it a point to personally welcome each and every customer who came in. Service continued to be good throughout and I didn't want for anything. In fact, all the tables were well attended. I cleaned each plate and was plenty full when she came around for dessert. I would have skipped dessert, but everything was so good that I felt compelled to try something. I selected the funnel cake with espresso gelato. It was listed on the menu with lemon, but she again offered an option that suited exactly what I was craving. I cleaned that plate too and it topped off an already great meal. Don't let the strip mall fool you. This place is warm and welcoming, with the food to back it up.