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(412) 481-7788
51 S 12th St
Pittsburgh,
PA
15203
40.429
-79.9864
Neighborhood: Southside Flats
Years in business
Established in 1986
Hours:
Sun-Thu 5pm-10pm
Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm
Price:
$$$
Last updated 9.11.08
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
People Watching, Romantic Dining, Online Reservations, Quiet
Cuisine:
What People Are Saying About Cafe Allegro
Featured Review
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Contributor
The Scene – The South Side is a neighborhood in transition, from the older Eastern Europeans to the younger and hip. On the elegant end of this spectrum stands Cafe Allegro, a much-loved Mediterranean restaurant. Who's There Cafe Allegro is a destination for both food lovers and just plain lovers. It attracts a handsome crowd, and getting a reservation around Valentine's Day is often difficult. The FoodCafe Allegro offers lots of seafood, with some meat and vegetarian dishes in the mix. There's an exceptional pear, endive and walnut salad, a fine palate cleanser. For the…
Editor's Tips
- Hints:
- For the pasta course, a half-portion is plenty. Good wines are available.
- Time to Kill?:
- For a before-dinner cocktail or a nightcap, try Club Cafe across the street.
06/20/06
Elegant dining with excellent service
by milnivlek at Citysearch
My girlfriend and I ate here for the first time a week ago. I was very impressed by the highly attentive yet unobtrusive service that we received from the wait staff, as well as by the simple yet elegant decor. The fine environment perfectly matched the high quality of the food we received. We had some of the best veal and mahi mahi we'd ever treated our taste buds to, served in portions that were just right. We topped off our meal with white chocolate cheesecake, which (like the entrees and the restaurant in general) was sumptuous but not pretentious, delicious but not decadent. We enjoyed our meal there very much, and look forward to future visits.
- Pros: Elegant ambience, excellent food, parking lot
- Cons: Pricey menu
06/05/03
its about great food...
by newdoc2003 at Citysearch
I agree the ambience of Cafe Allegro may not be top notch, but the food more than makes up for it. Top quality fresh ingredients, and refreshingly tasteful unique amalgamations make every bite enjoyable. The house salad with fresh raspberries, blackberries and goat cheese is simply a wonderful prelude to your meal. I recommend the Salmon in a lemon caper reduction sauce served with fresh sea scallop and mussels if available. The filet mignon with dark beer and gorgonzola is also a great menu staple. If you appreciate great food, you will love Cafe Allegro! The a la carte menu style can make your bill climb quite quickly once you add salad, soup, dessert, etc...
- Pros: great food, parking lot
- Cons: a la carte menu
