Joseph Tambellini Restaurant

The history of Tambellini Restaurant is embedded in Pittsburgh culture. It is a prominent name in history of the best Pittsburgh Italian restaurants.Our dinner last night was unsurpassed in Pittsburgh. Ambiance, staff, our amazing server Ali was just the beginning of a fabulous dinner with friends. We started off with cocktails and a recommended Red wine to be followed by appetizers of lightly breaded zucchini and their delicious meatballs with ricotta mixture. Bread and oil was served. We all had Caesar salads Two with anchovies, two without. They had the anchovies in a small container to add yourself. Smart idea. Entrees were the best we've had. The salmon was a thick serving and prepared to perfection. She was delighted with the combo. The filet was phenomenal and could be cut with a fork if you so desired. The pork chop special entree was overfilling the dish. Spectacular! My crushed flounder with crabmeat atop was picture perfect with cherry tomatoes red roasted tomatoes, asparagus and a light sauce. We all had a side of vodka sauce penne pasta which was excellent. Desserts sounded invited and a nice selection of coffees but we were too full to enjoy! Can't wait to go back. We are foodies and very Italian so so I feel confident in this review and my knowledge. Price is in line with the fine dining experience and worth every penny. Free Street parking was not an issue.

Everything about this place is great! From service, ambiance, and food all is over the top. The food was phenomenal! We started out with the greens and beans which were plentiful and delicious! They give you bread and oil for the table as well. I got the cheese ravioli that comes with a meatball and sausage and everything was so yummy! The veal parm was out of this world good! I can't rave about it enough. I will be back and will be brining friends!

We make a point to eat at Tambellini's every time we visit Butler. It continues to be a gem. Great Italian food, great service and pleasant dining experience! My favorites are eggplant or chicken parmigiana. My Mom prefers either spaghetti and meatballs or hot sausage. We always get the salad and desserts which is way too much food for one meal but we use leftovers for meals at home.

I feel obliged to update my review since it's been a couple of years since the last one. Nothing has changed. We've officially become 'regulars' , recognized when we arrive, seated at our favorite table in the back. Service is always friendly and efficient. Everything we've tried on the broad, classical Italian menu has been excellent. We've had a variety of fish, chicken, veal, and pasta dishes. The wine list is a strong point, with good variety and fair prices, not limited to Italian varieties as you often see in Italian restaurants. We're aging baby boomers so we never have room for desserts, so we can't comment on their offerings. In summary, I come up blank on ideas for improvement. What's wrong with that?

I have been to Joseph Tambellini a handful of times and each time I go it is always spectacular! They are located in an old house in Highland Park area. There is only street parking, but the neighborhood is not too busy so it's pretty easy to find a spot near the restaurant. The restaurant is very intimate and romantic. They give you bread with this special oil they have to start with. The dipping oil is very good! This last time we got the crab balls as an appetizer and they were delicious. If you like crab I would try them the next time you go. For my main course I got the rigatoni with the Tomato Basil Cream sauce and added grilled chicken. The sauce is amazing; it is so flavorful. The food is a little pricey, but they give you so much. My pasta with chicken was $42 but I got two meals out of it so in my opinion it's worth it.This last time I also tried some dessert, cheesecake. It was soooo good. Cheesecake is one of my favorite desserts. It was very dense and creamy and the sauce they put on top was great with it too. The wait staff is always very kind. If you are looking for a new romantic date night spot you need to try Joseph Tambellini!!

Great Italian food. Families can share Joe's tasty meals.More outdoor tables please.

Amazing service all around. As soon as we arrived we were happily greeted and seated to our table. Our waiter was very nice and charming, but at the same time gave us lots of privacy and time between courses which I loved. I'd recommend this to couples and families looking to spend a nice evening and share a delicious meal in one of pittsburgh's hidden gems.

Had a lovely Sunday dinner with Alisha as our server. Very nice, comfortable space and the Pork Chop Milanese special was exquisite!

Best Italian food I have had in Pittsburgh, PA. Service was 10/10 as well, Fry you were a great server! Thank you. If you're looking for a great Italian spot in Pittsburgh, don't look any further.

This was our first time at this restaurant and it could not have been better. The staff was super friendly and accommodating and the food was plentiful and spectacular. From the crab ball appetizer, to the main courses of encrusted veal chop and Eggplant Parmesan. Dessert was delightful as well. We had the pecan ball & chocolate mousse cake. Wow, what an experience. We will definitely be back. Thanks for a wonderful anniversary dinner!