The cheese menu at Vallozzi’s offers plenty of favorites like burrata and buffalo, flown to Pittsburgh from Italy.The restaurant imports true buffalo mozzarella and smoked buffalo from Campania Italy. The smoked mozzarella is smoked gently over hay, which provides a more pleasing flavor than most American counterparts, which sometimes use artificial smoke. Another must-try cheese is the Bettelmatt, which is a limited production cheese (only about 100 vats per year), from a single pasture in Piedmont.

Vallozzi’s Pittsburgh, has all the elements that one would expect from a Vallozzi family restaurant. An enticing menu comprised of Vallozzi family traditions such as homemade pastas including Helens gnocchi and the pizza that made them famous, fresh steaks and seafood. The menu also boasts a number of Italian meats and cheeses flown in from Italy weekly and served from their ‘Fresh Mozzarella’ bar.

220 Fifth Avenue This Downtown Pittsburgh restaurant is just a short walk from several nearby theaters. Vallozzi’s Pittsburgh features decadent lunch and dinner options ranging from Sicilian pizzas and beef sandwiches to pappardelle bolognese and chicken parmesan dishes. Sip on ingenious cocktail creations from expert mixologists, or select a drink from a selection of local and Italian microbrews.

Family-owned and operated, Vallozzi’s has been a fine dining destination in Western Pennsylvania for nearly 40 years. First in Greensburg, then with the addition of its Pittsburgh location about a decade ago (located just off Market Square). And what could be more romantic than traditional Italian fare like homemade pastas, Helen’s famous gnocchi, mouth-watering pizzas, fresh steaks, and seafood?

220 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222Phone: 412-394-3400 Visit Website. Nestled within the Downtown District, within walking distance from Market Square, Vallozzi’s Pittsburgh is another excellent fine dining option for anyone who prefers eating in an elegant setting. Its interior design incorporates a warm Mediterranean vibe that immerses guests as they enjoy their pizza, pasta, and wine.

At this Italian family’s haven for authentic pasta, lovers and friends will celebrate the Valentine’s Day holiday with a special limited menu. Look forward to decadent pastas and Italian dishes like the Pappardelle Bolognese with beef, veal, and pork. Or, dive into Vallozzis’s Seafood Risotto with shrimp, scallop, and roasted red peppers.

Vallozzi’s has been in business for nearly half a century and are ready to show you why they have lasted so long. Dine in the midst of elegance and chic stylings while dining on their homemade creations. If Billy Joel could sing for 7 minutes and 38 seconds about any of the Italian Restuarnt in Pittsburgh, it would be Vallozzi’s.

Address: 220 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222Phone:+1 (412) 394-3400Website:vallozzis.comDetails: $$, Italian restaurant. Vallozzi’s Pittsburgh is an extraordinary romantic restaurant nestled in the heart of Pittsburgh. From the moment you step inside, you are enveloped in a grand and breathtaking atmosphere.

Dinner options Downtown are obviously plentiful, but for a romantic vibe, consider Vallozzi’s for upscale Italian or The Capital Grille for steak and seafood. Both restaurants offer an intimate atmosphere perfect for whispering sweet nothings—or just debating which dessert to split (hint: get two).

Family-owned and operated, Vallozzi’s has been a fine dining destination in Western Pennsylvania for nearly 40 years. First in Greensburg, then with the addition of its Pittsburgh location about a decade ago (located just off Market Square).

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (291 reviews)- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)- Type of cuisine: Italian- Price: $$$$- Address: 220 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2712- Read more on Tripadvisor