Mercurio’s

I've been here several times in the past but usually default to the shadyside location as it's significantly closer to me. On this occasion, though, I came as part of my journey on the Pittsburgh Pizza Passport, which is valid only at this location. They don't do slices here so I got the treat of a whole four-slice pie!I had the choice of the Margherita or Bianca and decided to go with the white pizza as a change from what I'm getting as many of the other pizzerias. It's really a perfect white pie. They cook these in their woodfired oven, the crust is super thin and baked very quickly at high heat, and it is simply just what a Neapolitan pizza should be. It's topped with tomatoes and basil as I feel a white pizza should be, it was sufficiently garlicky, but my favorite white pizza place really loads theirs up with a little more and I wouldn't have minded more here. Also of note is that I'm told they make excellent gluten-free pizza here by at least two friends who are GF. You can't come to Mercurio's without talking about the gelato. There are so many flavors it's impossible to choose. You go up to the gelato counter yourself and make your choice, and tell them which table you are at so it gets added to your bill. I went with simple stracciatella which is perfection.The service here was also excellent. It was lunchtime so not yet too crowded, I was given my choice of wherever I wanted to sit and the server immediately came over to make sure the table was wiped down and supplied me with a full bottle of water to pour, and checked in on me frequently to make sure I didn't need anything. Attentive but not obtrusive. The gelato counter was staffed with another employee and the pizza chef was working the oven. I like how you can watch the pizza being made out in the open here, it makes for a cool ambience and the oven and the process deserve it.

Mercurio's is a great place to take the family for pizza. It also gas incredible gelato, which is one of my favorite treats. You are welcome to sample their many flavors and eat in or take it either you. They also sell it pre-packed so that you can enjoy it at home.

Came with pizza passport for a slice. First time here. Ordered a margarita slice which ended up being a 4 cut. Takeout server was great! While waiting for it to be made fresh, they had a wide variety of gelato for good value by the ounce. Really enjoyed the tiramisu one! The pizza was solid...had a firey char note on the crust but surprisingly no actual black char marks which was impressive. Sauce solid. Basil was great (wish it had a bit more and maybe diced so it was on more of the bites. I'll definitely be back!

Heather was amazing for many reasons! Our family name is the same as eatery! Gabby was our outstanding server who took care of about 8 ladies! Excellent drink menu. Mojito was great! Pizza yummy. Atmosphere fun and trendy. Can't wait to go back!

Came here on a Friday night with a reservation and they had our table ready upon arrival! Their pizza here is top notch. I feel like most pizza places in Pittsburgh are more American style with a bready crust, overly cheesy (imo) and often buffalo. I was really excited to have some neopolitano style pizza and this scratched that itch and more! We also got their fried dough appetizer and WOW you've got to be careful you don't ruin your appetite with those, 11/10. I'll be here every week!

One of my favorite meals in a while! We stopped in on a Sunday at 3pm for a late lunch. I love that the pizza oven is near the dining room so you can watch your pizza being made.My husband and I split a caprese salad, it was one of the best I've ever had. The cheese and tomatoes were very fresh and the balsamic was delicious. We also split the Margarita pizza. The dough was incredible - light, fluffy and crispy. i really enjoyed the sauce too. I had the Reindeer Tracks gelato and it was everything I always want in one dessert! There was only one server but she was incredible. Like seriously, she was running around and never missed a beat. Definitely will be adding this spot to our rotation!

Maybe one of the best GF pizza crusts I've ever had! I was in town for a meeting and randomly stopped by here. I was shocked at how good it was! I was with another GF person and he agreed it was one of the best.

Great pizza! We picked up a Margherita pizza and a Salsiccia E Friarielli pizza. Both were delicious! They aren't cheap, but they are worth it!

This Mercurio's restaurant is owned by the Mercurio family and is their second location (their first location is in the Shadyside neighborhood). This restaurant is casual but serves high-quality Italian foods. The menu lists appetizers (e.g., arancina and bruschetta), paninis, pizzas, pastas, gelatos, and non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages. Please see my attached photos for the pages of the menu.My husband and I ate lunch here on a Saturday. As soon as we entered the restaurant, an employee kindly asked us if we wanted to get takeout or to dine in the restaurant or patio. She seated us at a spacious, clean, and comfortable table.Soon our friendly waitress arrived. I told her that this visit was our first, and she explained the menu to us. After she took our order, she brought out our beverages and foods in a timely manner.Here are my reviews for what we ordered:Melanzana panini - 4 stars - The two slices of bread were nicely crispy. Inside were fresh eggplant, portobello mushrooms, red peppers, tomato sauce, and ricotta cheese. Funghi pizza with prosciutto - 5 stars - This pizza was a HIGH quality! It is definitely superior to most other restaurants' pizzas. The crust was baked well, and the toppings of mushrooms, prosciutto (my husband's add-on), tomato sauce, and mozzarella cheese tasted delicious.Peachy keen hard milkshake - 4 stars - This milkshake had a strong flavor of vodka and not much flavor of peach gelato, but it still tasted good.Before I departed the restaurant, I snuck a quick peek at the gelatos. I saw nearly a couple dozen flavors that looked yummy.I saw on this restaurant's website that they sell 2-hour classes for groups of people to learn how to make Neapolitan pizza. Attendees learn how to mix, roll, stretch, top, and bake pizzas, and they also receive foods and beverages.

If I could give zero stars I would. It's 6 pm and my husband and I just tried to sit down here for dinner. It's a Friday night so we expected a long wait time. The hostess very rudely flat out said "we won't be able to accommodate you tonight, you should have made a reservation." I've never been told something like this in my life. The people in front of us also didn't have reservations and they were given a table immediately. I will never be coming back here and I will be telling everyone I know to avoid.