11/09/09

This place is a joke!

by CSMobileUser

Folinos used to be a nice place to eat at until it merged with toms diner, now its just ridicilous! If a woman is at the bar, she has to walk thru folinos and into where the employees are to go to the restroom. Service is horrible and the food is not even average. Everything about this establishment is bad all around.

01/10/08

Outstanding service!

by pslrunner

I run the Pittsburgh Sports League Running Group and we ran from Folino's tonight. It was a cold and rainy night and we returned chilled, thirsty, and very hungry. I had made a reservation and about 17 of us ate in the upstairs loft room - a great private area. I don't think we have ever had service as good as we did at Folino's. It was quick, friendly, and very very cooperative with a group of 17 tired, cold, hungry people. The complimentary bruschetta on the tables was gobbled quickly and the water glasses were always kept full as the servers ran up and down the stairs to keep the cold beer coming. The wedding soup was outstanding and served piping hot. I had the Greek entree salad which was fresh and enormous. Other diners had the pasta (they have whole wheat!) and the pizza and there were rave reviews all around. The highlight of the night, though, was our server James's patience and friendly demeanor. He was aided by two other outstanding servers whose names I did not get. He even offered separate checks without us having to ask. I would go back to Folino's anytime and would encourage anyone looking for a nice, but affordable place for a group outing to try it out!

• Pros: Service, atmosphere, affordability
• Cons: Southside parking - but not enough to deter another visit

06/22/07

Best Italian Food

by danajane

Some of my favorites at Folino's

Folino?s Mixed Grill

An assorted grilled platter, which includes our fresh roasted sausage, grilled chicken and broiled filet tips.

Folino?s Sampler

Ah, a true taste of Italy. Try a sampling of our Lasagna, Gnocchi, Ravioli and Eggplant Parmesan all married together with Mama?s Marinara sauce.

Chicken Folino

Sauteed chicken breast medallions tossed with a basil oil, artichokes, roasted red peppers and Penne pasta.

Chicken Portabella Marsala

Fresh chicken breast fillets sauteed with Portabella mushrooms in rich Marsala sauce

Chicken Romano

Fresh chicken breast dipped in a rich egg and Romano batter then sauteed to a golden brown.

Frutti di Mare

Sauteed mussels, calamari, scallops and shrimp all tossed in our fresh Marinara with Linguini.

Apple Brandy Pork Chops

A thick and juicy porterhouse pork chop grilled in our apple-brandy glaze.

Veal Picatta

Tender medallions of Veal sauteed in a lemon wine sauce with capers.

Veal Marsala

Tender medallions of Veal flamed with Portobello mushrooms and Marsala wine.

Veal Scaloppine

Tender medallions of Veal sauteed with fresh roasted red peppers, onions and Portobello mushrooms splashed with Sherry wine.

Steak Tuscany

A 14-ounce strip steak prepared to your liking and served with sauteed Portabella mushrooms.

Steak Gorgonzola

Tender beef medallions served over Fettuccini tossed with spinach in a Gorgonzola cream sauce.

Filet Tips

Fresh filet of beef tips grilled and topped with sauteed onions and Portabella mushrooms.

Frutti di Mare

Sauteed mussels, calamari, scallops and shrimp all tossed in our fresh Marinara with Linguini.

• Pros: everything is awesome
• Cons: parking is on street, but there is a metered lot directly behind the restaurant