Best Romantic Restaurants in Shadyside

Have eaten here multiples times; emphasized to waitress that I wanted lightly pink filet and asked for confirmation that medium well was what I wanted. Yes she said clearly. When the meals came, the waitress asked if everything was okay before we had a chance to cut our meat. Ordered medium well and of the 4 steaks, my filet arrived RARE. Had to wait awhile, no less than 10 min, for the waitress to return and send the steak back. She insisted that she wrote down Med Rare. It was clear the mistake was on her and she never apologized for her mistake. I had to ask to have the Bernaise sauce remade so it wasn't stone cold. Very annoying to wait to eat all my sides with my steak. After this, the waitress offered us birthday desserts. We asked if they were free and she said yes. The bill came and we were charged for them. She again insisted that it was on the bill and it wasn't. Then she brings back the bill and only one dessert was removed. The communication was not clear and perhaps it was bc we were celebrating 2 birthdays. Being transparent would have been appreciated. We left her a full 20% tip although she didn't deserve it and my meal was quite disappointing. The rest of the meals were good.

Loved our dining experience here. Been here a couple of times and has never disappointed. Valet parking, friendly hostess, nice place for special occasions. The food is outstanding from start to finish. Our server was very knowledgeable and attentive. Have an extensive wine list and many nonalcoholic options available. I really enjoyed the meatballs, the winter salad, the beef tenderloin and the brown butter crème brûlée. My date enjoyed the calamari, the beet salad and the radiatore with duck confit. Overall, an excellent meal and would highly recommend this restaurant-one of the Burgh’s finest.

Our Christmas dinner at Alla Famiglia was fabulous !!!! From our server, Wendy, to the runner and all of the appetizers, wine, salads and main courses - it was great. I would very much recommend Alla Famiglia to anyone who wants a great meal and great service. Will be back next year (and maybe more often) !!!

Wine was great and fairly priced. Food was above average, but took awhile to come out. All around 4/5.

I met a friend for dinner on a Thursday night and we had a great time catching up. The food is delicious, the service prompt, warm, and friendly, and the atmosphere cozy. Parking can be somewhat of a bear, but Lucca's is worth that relatively small inconvenience.