La Cucina Flegrea
Pittsburgh, PA 15217-2106
Phone: (412) 521-2082
- Price:
- $$$
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 5pm-10pm
Editorial Review for La Cucina Flegrea – by Sam Edelmann
The Scene
The place is tiny, crowded and fairly noisy. The tables are too close together--so close, in fact, that it is easy to reach over and steal a bite from the guy at the next table. With the close proximity, the smells of different dishes are strong and literally mouth-watering at times.
The Food
The cuisine is Southern Italian, but seafood is also well-represented with fish, mussels, clams and shrimp, prepared in ways unavailable elsewhere in town.
If You Order One Thing
Try the scallopine a la Anna, veal sauteed in olive oil, butter and finished with wine. It's light and delicious, with none of the heavy breading that kills the delicate taste of veal.
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Insider Tips
Chow DownThe New York Times trumpeted praise for La Cucina Flegrea last year so the buzz is worthy. Waits may be encountered.
Get StartedIf the soup sounds at all tempting, order it. And always order the chopped salad.
Cool DownFor dessert, try the zuupeta.
User Reviews for La Cucina Flegrea
07/17/2008 Posted by aabruzz
By reading the low rating a lot of customers gave La Cucina Flegrea it confirms what I always think: people just don't get it. One review said "go to the Olive Garden". Anyone who prefers the Olive Garden to this restaurant doesn't understand the food. People who want food like the Olive Garden want huge portions over- seasoned with garlic, all-you-can eat salad, etc. It's a shame so many people can't distinguish good food from a lot of food. Also, so many cheap people have discovered that at chain restaurants or big chain stores if they say something wasn't just the way they want it they can have a free meal - that's really pathetic! The atmosphere is supposed to be homey, like you are in their kitchen, hence pouring your own water. To all the people who tear down this restaurant I say, good, go to the Olive Garden so I can get a table more quickly at La Cucina; obviously you don't know good food when it is in front of your face.
06/30/2008 Posted by Tom78
This place is truley one of the best italian restraunts i have ever been to. The quality and savering taste of the wonderfuly prepared food makes your mouth water!. I have no idea why others have rated this restraunt so low but i found the food the service and the atnostphere to be exquisit! No complaints i really enjoyed the fealing the restruant gave off, "like eating on a fishermans dock" the smells from the kitchen were so good it made u want to try everything on the menu. For someone who lived in italy for much of my life i really felt like this was true italian cuisine and it took me back to italy. I rate this very high and will be eating there more often! Dont waste your tie at olive garden, the priceses may be much lower but you will find the quality of food no where els in pittsburgh!!
Pros: Food, People,feel,smell
Cons: if any ide say the extierier doesnt do it justess
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