10/23/09

Didn't expect this bad

by janzdeng

I was expecting at least a reasonable dinning experience at a reputed restaurant, but was greatly disappointed. The restaurant charged me 20% premium over prices on online menu (I ordered takeout), denied there are prices online. The maitre D was reluctant to show the printed menu, which is 10% more expensive than online, led me to think the over charge was deliberate.

The crab cake sandwich is well prepared but from ROTTEN crab. Since I didn't have time to walk 10min one way to return the food, it had to be thrown away. A lunch over charged and wasted.

• Cons: cheating

07/23/09

EXCELLENT WINE DINNERS!

by Valeriegal

Just looking for something new and exciting to do for an evening we signed up for the F. Tambellini's wine dinner. Wow! Not only was the food & wine pairings spectacular, the company was delightful! Charles & Janet P. go out of their way to make the evening memorable! The BEST of the BEST! Not only do we enjoy dining there when we come into town for shows, but we make a point not to miss each and every one of their wine dinners!

• Pros: BEST WINE DINNER IN TOWN!

06/11/09

Pre-Show Dining

by JoGr

We've dined at Tambellini's prior to shows several times in the past year (2008-2009). With every visit the staff was helpful and courteous. Stephanie has been especially friendly, hospitable, and helpful. She is quite an asset to this establishment. Every one of our guests appreciate the personalities at Tambellini's, who are usually hustling to have their guests at the show on time. The comfortable atmosphere makes the food tastes even better.

• Pros: location, staff, food
• Cons: not enough salads

05/21/09

Best Italian Food in Downtown Pgh

by palfieri

I brought a new client to F. Tambellini's for lunch. The service was excellent, as usual, and the food, amazing. We both ordered the lasagna and thought it was fantastic! Of course the zucchini is one of a kind. Try the horseradish sauce for dipping!!

Salads are fresh, house dressing, my favorite.

The fresh Italian bread completes the meal.

I have tried the pasta's, veal, chicken and seafood dishes over the years and have NEVER been disappointed. Best kept secret in Pittsburgh!!!

Needless to say, my Client was very impressed!

• Pros: Great Food and Great Service
• Cons: There are not F. Tambellini's in town!

05/20/09

Fantastic!

by LeslieAnn226

Fantastic! AAA+++ Thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere and the food. A wonderful evening! The entire family will most certainly go again.

• Pros: Everything

05/14/09

Great Community Supporter!

by TrishaRoss

Tambellini is a great community supporter. I am writing on behalf of the Regional Internship Center of southwestern Pennsylvania. We are a clearinghouse connecting students with regional employers for internship opportunities and we are having a large website unveiling event next month. Tambellini was gracious enough to donate zucchini for this event, which we are expecting 200 people! I have eaten there before and their food and service is excellent and I would 100% recommend this restaurant!

It is because of the support of generous organizations like Tambellini that we are able to recruit the most promising young professionals to our region. Thank you for your generosity!!!

05/12/09

Great food

by mickeygatto

Great for a meal before or after a symphony, show or opera. Best zucchini ever! We have had dinner for two and dinner for thirty and it is always delicious!

• Pros: quick friendly service, great food

04/28/09

Expensive and Poor Quality Food

by MSan

There was not one item on the menu less than $19 and this includes pasta with sauce. Menu is limited. If you order an appetiser for dinner they will charge you an extra $5!

Dinner comes with a wimpy iceberg salad and mediocre rolls.

If this restaurant wasn't in the cultural district it would not be open.

• Pros: Close to Cultural District
• Cons: Poor food too expensive

04/20/09

Been there many times, only one bad experience

by bhmpitt

The food is great, the place is nice, location could not be better. I will go there again but only before shows (read below).

The one time that we went there after a show started, in other words, after most people left. There were just us and two other couples, but it was around 8 PM, not even late. And there was the trash guy picking up trash around the restaurant floor and putting it in a garbage can that he kept rolling back and forth along the restaurant with a lot of noise while we were still eating dinner. We decided we would only come before the shows, apprently it's ok to eat dinner with the presence of a big trash can rolling by, if you come a little late.

But I don't want to make a big deal out of one bad experience. All the the other times, it has been great. Just go at the right time, or if you enter and there are only a few tables left, come next time.

• Pros: Great food
• Cons: Go at the right time

04/14/09

Great Place for dinner

by ruthdelach

We had a wonderful meal. I would highly recommend. It

is such a great location right in the heart of the culture

district.

• Pros: Best Italian