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Joseph Tambellini, Pittsburgh, PA

Joseph Tambellini

4.8
4.8
2533 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
Located in Highland Park, Joseph Tambellini Restaurant offers the very best Italian inspired cuisine.
Featuring expertly crafted fresh fish, steaks, fresh pasta, traditional chicken and veal dishes.
Also beautiful hand made desserts and an extensive Italian and Californian wine list.

Owned and Operated by Joseph and his wife Melissa, the staff is dedicated to bringing you an overall exceptional dining experience. Warm, romantic fine dining in the true Tambellini family tradition.

*VERY IMPORTANT* FOR FIRST FLOOR SPECIFIC REQUESTS-contact the restaurant by phone to make your reservation. We cannot guarantee First Floor for online reservations.

*We will call you the day of your reservation to confirm your reservation so PLEASE HAVE YOUR CURRENT CONTACT INFORMATION IN YOUR PROFILE. IF WE DO NOT SPEAK WITH YOU THE DAY OF, WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO HONOR YOUR RESERVATION!

Outdoor patio, open weather permitting.

Price (the average cost of dinner, including one drink and tip): $40 to $75

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (412) 665-9000
  • Website
    http://josephtambellini.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Joseph Tambellini
  • Private party facilities
    We have many options for private parties. We have a semi-private space available for up to 16.Our private 3rd floor offers space for parties up to 20. If a larger space is needed, our 2nd floor is also available for up to 35 people. (no Friday & Saturday on 2nd Floor) Please call us to discuss your individual needs.
  • Location
    5701 Bryant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
  • Neighborhood
    Highland Park
  • Cross street
    Mellon Street
  • Parking details
    Plenty of on street parking available.
  • Public transit
    Bus stop directly in front, for routes: 71A Highland Park
  • Entertainment
    The owners frequent the dining room to talk with the guests to ensure a unique and comfortable dining experience!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

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What 2,533 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Pittsburgh / Western PA

    Italian

  • Pittsburgh

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Joseph Tambellini offers an exceptional dining experience with "the best Italian food in Pittsburgh." Guests rave about the "incredible" food and "impeccable service." The restaurant is perfect for special occasions, providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere. While some find it "pricey," the quality justifies the cost.

2,533 Reviews

  1. Sandra

    Pittsburgh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best steak I’ve ever had. Amazing pasta dishes, appetizers and desserts!!! Love how the owners truly care about your experience!!!!

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  2. Darlyn

    VIP

    New York City

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful experience! The food is always a 10. Best Italian restaurant in Pittsburgh!

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  3. Doug

    VIP

    Pittsburgh

    12 reviews

    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Really enjoyed the appetizer (meatballs and ricotta). Salads were very nice. My dining partners enjoyed the pork chop and chicken parm. My steak was not prepared to my satisfaction. Staff kindly offered desert in acknowledgement of the issue. Was shocked to still be charged for the steak that I did not eat. Really enjoyed the experience otherwise. Edit to address the response : I was polite and simply shared my opinion (called a review) of my experience at your establishment. I was also extremely polite and paid the check with no complaints whatsoever. We can agree to disagree about the steak. I simply asked if the steak could be NOT charred. Your chef suggested the alternate preparation - not me. I personally feel your chef should have never suggested the accommodation if he knew he couldn’t cook it without burning the crap out of it. And it wasn’t even medium. Anyway - I resent your personal attack. It’s a shame that when you don’t like other’s opinions you resort to personal attacks and in this case make up stories in a bold attempt to discredit the reviewer. I hope the strategy keeps working for you. Merry Christmas to you, too.
    Joseph TambelliniResponded 2 days ago
    Doug….REALLY???? You come to a restaurant and request a steak cooked to a preparation we don’t do and it “Wasn’t to your liking “ and I should pay for it????? LOL!! That’s RIDICULOUS!!!! Maybe you should have ordered something the way we prepare it!! Plus every female staff member in my place said you made them uncomfortable staring at them the entire time! Get a life! Merry Christmas!

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  4. Denise

    VIP

    Pittsburgh

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful Christmas celebration with our friends. The food, service and wine were delicious and the setting was warm and welcoming. I was looking forward to the chicken pastina soup that I remembered was made like my grandmothers. It was different this time, but still delicious. Merry Christmas!

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  5. Polly

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    From the greeters at the front door to our excellent waitress who served the most delectable meal, everything was outstanding. The tables are a bit close together but overall it was a great night.

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  6. James

    VIP

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An amazing, old school spot with new school attention. Food, ambiance, service were all great.

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  7. Tracy

    VIP

    Pittsburgh

    41 reviews

    3.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Ronnie was excellent and does a superior job. The chicken parm was bad and we sent it back and they only deducted 1/2 off the entree. We are repeat customers and we’re not happy with that and management did not address this. Other meals were fine. The upstairs was cold and drafty so we had to use our coats and that took away from the experience. We like this restaurant but may not comeback as often especially in the cold weather.

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  8. Pamela

    Pittsburgh

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food in a lovely setting with impeccable service. Fried zucchini app is a standout. The signature salad was perfection. Shrimp/scallops on ravioli outstanding. It is a bit hard to chat because of noise level but not enough to keep us from returning.

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  9. Marcia

    VIP

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing good and great service. We will be back.

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  10. Ellen

    VIP

    Atlantic City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s always a treat to be there. Went for birthday dinner. Flounder was delicious Service and ambiance is always excellent. It is expensive - and you get what you pay for!

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FAQs

Joseph Tambellini offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (412) 665-9000.

Joseph Tambellini is rated 4.8 stars by 2533 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Joseph Tambellini

5701 Bryant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Mellon Street
  • Neighborhood
    Highland Park
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Plenty of on street parking available.
  • Public transit
    Bus stop directly in front, for routes: 71A Highland Park
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Joseph Tambellini
  • Entertainment
    The owners frequent the dining room to talk with the guests to ensure a unique and comfortable dining experience!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
  • Website
    http://josephtambellini.com/
  • Phone number
    (412) 665-9000
  • Private party facilities
    We have many options for private parties. We have a semi-private space available for up to 16.Our private 3rd floor offers space for parties up to 20. If a larger space is needed, our 2nd floor is also available for up to 35 people. (no Friday & Saturday on 2nd Floor) Please call us to discuss your individual needs.

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