Sausalido

Best Pasta - macaroni w/spinach, feta and pine nuts!! Delicious!! Thank you for serving this during Bloomfields' Italian Days. I bought 2 pieces of your bread that you were serving with the meatballs and that was oh-so-good!!Thank you tabling at BID so we can taste the goodness of your menu:)

Sausalido is my favorite local catering company! I got to know the owner Nick about 6 years ago now. He was the preferred caterer at a venue I previously worked at. After graciously being able to sample all of his food from different events I worked, I discovered my favorite dishes! We now order pans of food for family parties all the time!The prices are reasonable for the quality and portion you get! My favorite food from Sausalido is Nick's famous bowtie pasta. I seriously could never get sick of it! The dish is simple: bowtie pasta in olive oil, garlic, feta, spinach, and toasted almonds. I try to recreate this at home, but it's never the same. They use great quality ingredients and it really shows. The bowties can be served hot or cold, and are always a hit at parties! I also love the pans of roasted vegetables, rustic bread in honey balsamic glaze, and any of the shrimp dishes. If you are hosting a party they set up beautiful cheese and meat displays too. My family also loves the chicken and Rosie's meatballs.In addition to ordering catering, you can also rent their space for small private parties. Nick, Dave, and his other staff throughout the years really make you feel like family. I am so grateful for Sausalido because I don't have to think twice about food for parties or family functions. Sausalido is consistent and never disappoints. 5 stars for sure!

Last evening, Sausalido hosted a group of friends for a private birthday function. The space is so charming, the food divine, (the meatballs are a must), and the service was amazing. If you are looking for private space in the City, Bloomfield is a wonderful location!

Came in for a birthday dinner. We made reservations and glad we did. Arriving at 7:15, the place was packed. We were quickly seated and a waiter saw our wine bottle (it's BYOB) and opened it for us.We ordered the prosciutto pickle spears. Hubs wanted the tuna and I opted for the crab cakes, but alas no tuna was available. Hubs wanted risotto, so I swapped for the duck so he could get the crab cakes. All is well in the world again.Bread, with bean dip and balsamic arrives. It's an interesting option and we enjoyed it. The prosciutto pickle spears arrive and we were surprised to see full pickles. We had imagine the little pickles. As such, the prosciutto was overpowered by the pickle. It was still tasty, but not something I could have a lot of. The salads arrive and is a good mix of lettuce, tomato, cucumber, salad, and chickpeas. I didn't realize we were getting salads with the meals and I would have specified dry. Not a fan of oil or dressing on salads. I made do.We finished the salads and wait. Our entrees are taking a bit. Hubs go to the restroom and overhears a manager yelling at the kitchen staff that he needs those crab cakes out now. Now we know the hang up and why others who came after us got their entrees first. They could have told us and we could have ordered something else, but no one did. At this point, we're almost finished with our bottle of wine. We preserve the final glass for the entrees. When they came, the crab cakes were sizable and with good flavor. The duck was good, but fatty. There was little meat, leaving me a bit hungry, so I stole some crab cake. The risotto was underwhelming and not cooked well. It tasted like standard rice and not the care required in slow cooking risotto.As we were wrapping up, the waitress offers a dessert since it's a birthday dinner. I opted for the flourless chocolate cake. It's dense and tasty. Perfect way to cap it off.We were hoping to head out as it is now 9:40. We've been there for while. The waitress is talking to other guests for 10 minutes, so we were waiting again to get the check. It's a swift process and we head out. The food is good, with plenty of options. The service was spotty and we weren't sure what to make of it. They were friendly, but we didn't get the wait and such.

I was here for a special event and everything was perfect! Delicious food and an awesome event space, keep this place in mind when you're looking for a caterer, a chill space for a party, or even to order a special family dinner at home! We had Watermelon mint shooters, rustic bread with honey balsamic glaze, Rosie's meatballs, signature bow tie pasta, and magic dust roasted peaches. The flavors, textures and visual appeal were all stunning. I highly recommend Sausalido's!

Since this is just an update I won't bore you with anything other than the highlights.Service: better this time. We were in no way rushed through our meal and enjoyed ourselves for a little over two hours. She was helpful with suggestions and efficient with removing plates from the table. Complimentary white bean hummus with balsamic vinegar and red peppers: Very flavorful as per usual. We were offered seconds but declined to not fill up on bread.Spiced gala apple spread with mascarpone goat cheese honey and crostini- there were only five small pices and six of us so portion size needs to be considered if you have more than five people. The crostini was WAY too hard and hurt my teeth chewing it. The spiced cinnamon apples were amazingly flavorful and nicely complemented the drizzled honey. The goat cheese was tasty and added a unique profile to enhance the sweet apples.Smoked Gouda(sage wheat-encrusted smoked Gouda , sautéed spinach, sun dried tomatoes, pesto , balsamic reduction)- one of my favorite appetizers ever! Smoky with a hint of nuts and slightly sweet from the sun dried tomatoes. Excellent as always. If you only get one appetizer here get this! Complimentary salad- no dressing choice this time. Beets and pickled onions were nice additions.Crab cakes with zucchini risotto and housemade remoulade- very meaty, little to no filler. Large portion. Zucchini risotto was creamy and prepared perfectly. Roasted Duck breast with cranberry orange reduction and aged broccoli cheddar hash- the duck was so tender! The skin was perfectly crisp! Portion was very large for both the duck and the hash. The cranberry orange reduction was quite unique when paired with the duck and offered a nice, sweet counterbalance for dipping. The broccoli cheddar hash was just homefries with cheddar and steamed broccoli. I'd suggest a different side dish be paired with this as it was just too simplistic with the more evolved flavors from the duck and reduction. It was seasoned well but just seemed out of place.Frenched 16 oz. pork chop with roasted spice pear reduction and smoky blue cheese mashed potatoes- the pork chop was thick yet very tender. The pear reduction was a unique twist on the typical apple/chop combination. The blue cheese mash were tasty but on the runny side. My review stands at 4 stars since I have had the chance to explore more in the US since my last review. While not getting everything perfect, they get enough right to make this an always solid choice for an evening out.

Highly recommend this restaurant! First impressions: quaint, homey, warm. The smell of lit candles filled the room! Really liked the atmosphere. The wait staff was great and attentive. Our waitress introduced herself then told us that every dish is made from scratch including all their sauces. Every dish was excellent. I don't have anything else to say other than I was rather impressed. I'm extremely excited to come again and try different dishes and seasonal menus. I suggest making a reservation! Starters: *ask for extra bread to pair with the two*-Smoked Gouda: My favorite of the 2. Every element of this appetizer contributed to the experience of eating this piece of cheese. I loved the encrusted wheat finish and the pesto and balsamic together. -Rosie's Meatballs: I could tell they were from scratch - from the 3 large meatballs to the sauce. Very goodEntrees:-Lump Crabcakes: WOW. All components of this dish were delicious from the creamy risotto to the buttery crabcakes to the rich tartar sauce. I think the decision for a broccoli cheese risotto was a value add -Hangar Steak: My friend ordered medium well and it came out exactly as he wished. I took a bite and although I'm not a medium-well girl, I still enjoyed it. I really liked the quality of the steak itself Other random tip: BYOB (cork fee $2 per person)

Sausalido has the potential to be an amazing restaurant, or go out of business.The service was wonderful. Every person working at the restaurant was thoughtful, attentive, and flexible. The decor, cleanliness, and location were also all really good. Unfortunately, my main hesitations with this restaurant were some of the food items. My favorite thing was a fried cheese appetizer and my side of smashed/mashed potatoes. The cheese was amazing and devoured immediately, but we also ordered other appetizers including the Brussels sprouts and potatoes. For entrees our table had steak, crab cakes, and tuna. All of these food items were mediocre. They tasted okay and were generally eaten, but I wasn't too impressed. Most of the leftover food was left on the table. I really want this place to do well and improve, but the restaurant was almost empty when we were there and I'm concerned it will eventually close down, even though I feel like it has a lot of potential. I heard they have a good deal for two entrees during the week, but as of now I don't have any strong urges to go back.

Once again, Sausalido did not fail to disappoint! I recently placed a big catering order for a birthday party and the food was delicious. Everyone absolutely raved about it. We had the chicken Romano, chicken breast with arugula, bowtie pasta, meatballs, and rustic Tuscan bread. It was definitely impressive and delectable. The customer service and attention to detail is impeccable. I would recommend Sausalido as one of the best catering companies in Pittsburgh!

The food speaks for itself. After we had our first tasting, we knew that Sausalido was the group we wanted to use. Nick is a very straightforward and forthcoming guy and he will offer you an honest price, excellent service, and excellent food. The staff was amazing and incredibly professional, and the setup of our apps and dinner was just beautiful. We chose the gourmet grazing option (buffet) for dinner, and asked Nick and his team to plate the salads last minute, which they were incredibly accommodating with. We loved our experience!