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A 3-story Italian eatery offering diverse dining options such as a rooftop beer garden & a pizzeria.
attractions: PNC Park, PPG Paints Arena, Market Square, Omni William Penn Hotel, The Andy Warhol Museum, Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown, David L. Lawrence Convention Center, The Westin Pittsburgh, Greyhound: Bus Station, Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts, restaurants: City Works (Market Square - Pittsburgh), Gaucho Parrilla Argentina, Bakersfield Penn Ave, Nicky's Thai Kitchen, Proper Brick Oven & Tap Room, Meat & Potatoes, The Commoner, täkō, Chinatown Inn, Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar
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A 3-story Italian eatery offering diverse dining options such as a rooftop beer garden & a pizzeria.
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I had a very interesting experience over a long weekend in Pittsburgh. I had the opportunity to dine on all three floors of Sienna Mercato, and each one was delightful. Emporio's meatballs are fantastic, and the rooftop brunch on Sunday is a fun time, but the floor that takes the cake (or, rather, the zeppole) is definitely Mezzo. You can tell that this is the floor to go to for a more elevated dining experience. It's a cozier space, and they do that thing where there is a big utility shelf of giant cans of tomatoes and such just out in the open as decor-slash-storage (a term I will now coin as "decorage", you are welcome), which is fun. Something pretty cool to note is that they run a zero waste kitchen here, which should really be more important to more people. I had delicate sauces, surprisingly umami vegan stock, and the best kimchi I have had in my life at this restaurant, in one meal, and it's because Chef Jared doesn't let things go to waste. It feels nice to eat somewhere like this. And this man can pickle! I have never in my life enjoyed watermelon, but I ate pickled watermelon rind and it got some synapses firing. Now, the food itself-- I am clearly not a food reviewer, but I do enjoy talking a lot. I talked very little when the food from this restaurant was in front of me. This is rare, and should mean something. I was fed surf and turf (Berkshire pork belly and sweet Argentinian shrimp), risotto (made with locally sourced shroomies--the texture with this dish was amazing), and the zeppoli donuts that I love so very much. It was one of the neatest dining experiences I have ever had! I also had a few cocktails, which were well-crafted and thoughtful. I enjoyed my first whiskey drink ever here! Everyone that talked to me about the food and the drinks knew what they were talking -about-, and that made the whole thing so much lower stress on me, a decision fatigued baby. You can trust them to steer you right here. Anyway, I highly recommend stopping in. It doesn't matter which floor you go to--it's all gravy! (Well actually, the gravy is on the top floor at brunch.) These folks bent over backwards to make each time I dined here a pleasant experience, and they really took care of me.
Ash ThomasAsh Thomas
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I want to give a thorough review of our Sunday brunch experience at Il Tetto on July 9th, 2023. The themed pop-up brunch was advertised heavily with local Pittsburgh influencers, which made us very excited to check it out with a group of friends. Unfortunately, it was a disaster from start to finish- with no concern at all from the staff there. I would recommend spending your money anywhere else. TLDR: Things to know before you go that you won’t be told at the restaurant- brunch ends at 1pm and last call is at 12:45pm. You have to get the $28 p/p unlimited buffet- you will be charged even if you do not eat or even if there is no food left to eat. The buffet is not refilled past 11am. There are no frozen drink options available and they were out of many ingredients for their other featured brunch cocktails, the menu is not accurate at all. There was no air conditioning. Service was awful. We waited 30-40 minutes for drinks once we sat down and they were out of many of the featured brunch cocktails, including the frozen espresso martini and the bluemoon-mosa. None of the other frozen cocktails were available either. Each round of drinks came out at different times, so our table did not all have a beverage at the same time for the two hours we were there. Our water pitcher was never refilled either despite the sticky hot atmosphere. Il tetto was not busy, I would understand a wait if it was packed but there were hardly any tables occupied. Our waitress did not tell us that brunch ended at 1, we were surprised by last call at 12:45. Also, you must purchase the buffet brunch- you can’t go for just cocktails- I am not sure why no one ever mentioned that? Or why brunch is an option then on the menu. The food was never refilled past 11:15am- everything was sitting or empty, with the lids open for two hours. We were all charged $28 per person for brunch, without even eating. I asked if any additional food was going to be put out an the waitress said “no, there was some when you got here”. I snapped a few pics of what was left for us to choose from, hence why we did not even get a plate. I was so disappointed, don’t be taken in by sponsored social media posts- take your money and business elsewhere.
Lauren MicheleLauren Michele
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A unique dining experience in the Cultural District. Sienna Mercato is one destination with three separate dining options. The first floor is Emporio, the second is Mezzo, lastly there is a rooftop beer garden that serves light bites. We dined at Mezzo during Restaurant Week. First, let me say I love the atmosphere and the interior design. We were seated beside the open windows overlooking the Cultural District and it was a perfect evening for pseudo-al fresco dining. The meal was excellent, fine crafted, modern Italian. We had the Italian Margarita which was strong, citrusy and refreshing. First course was salad. I had the Arugula salad which was bold and rich. Lots of strong flavor from the peppery arugula, the fresh shaved parmesan and the flavor burst from a pistachio vinaigrette. (Note: if you are not a pistachio fan do not get this ☺) Next up was our entrees. My guest had the Shrimp Fra Diavolo which was spicy 🔥 but very tasty. I had the spaghetti which was perfectly cooked and tossed in a creamy alfredo with fresh basil and crispy pancetta. It was very good and very filling. We barely had room for dessert but it was Restaurant Week after all so of course we completed our meal on a sweet note. My guest had the refreshing panna cotta. I had the parmesan pound cake. Wow what an interesting dessert combination of savory parmesan cheese, savory fresh basil, a dollop of sweet cream and tart raspberry sauce. It was a lovely end to a perfect meal.
GloriaGloria
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It's been over a year since our experience here, but often people jump to leave negative reviews that I'm making an effort to post our positive experiences that we've loved! We live 45 minutes north of Pittsburgh in Amish country and never enjoy the city- so we did a weekend in the burg! We did Phipps, Kimpton Hotel and Cirque De Soleil (all fabulous experiences that I'll write about as well!) We had friends join us for our experience at Sienna Mercato, and the vibe was lovely, bonus it was decorated for the holidays too! It was a slower point in the day, so the place was practically empty. I picked this place based off of it's location/reviews/menu. Who doesn't love Italian & meatballs?! Our service was perfect, our meals divine! I can't wait to come back at some point! I'm a foodie, so once I picked out this location a few weeks ahead of time- I had very high hopes and it fully delivered. I can only speak on the Emporio side. We didn't visit floor 2 or 3. We truly can't wait to be back in the city- it's going to be hard to try a new restaurant when we loved this one so much.
Amanda MorrisAmanda Morris
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This place is a real treat to your tastebuds. Whether you are on the first floor or second. We were at Mezzo on the second floor. I only get to come here once a year and that is during Anthrocon, the annual furry convention. I had my bday dinner here on the 3rd of July and the food was beyond incredible. The chef making the food here deserves the highest praises. 😋 The filet special, the steak, it just melts in your mouth. You don't even have to apply pressure to cut it, the knife just glides along like butter. One thing I always look forward to and sharing with friends are the Charcuterie boards and the fresh baked bread. To me, these are stunningly delicious. Everyone at my table was blown away with the quality of the food. The desert sounded wierd, but we tried it anyhow and it was absolutely fabulous. Our waitress, if I remember correctly was Emma, (can't remember). Absolutely a devine person on waiting our table. I cannot wait till next year to return again for another fabulous birthday dinner. It started my weekend off with a bang and memories that won't be forgotten.
Fizzy FoxFizzy Fox
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We ate on the second floor, which is called Mezzo. They are an upscale Italian fare restaurant with cured Meats. Came here for some pasta dishes. Cool date night place. If the weather cooperates ask for a view by the street level. I recommend the Pick 3 option so that you get a sample of everything. One of the small plates pictured is the Crab Tartine (delicious). For dinner the Shrimp Fra Diavolo and the Seafood Pasta were big portions that were cooked al dente! For dessert can't go wrong with their chocolate. The service and atmosphere were buzzing. The only knock is the incredible meat and cheese plate they bring out. They only serve it with a very small portion of bread. The table next to us ordered the same thing and even mentioned how they seemed to skimp on the bread. I believe if you want extra they charge you for a basket. Also, there was some kind of orange jam served with it that truly was tasted like a ground up orange, with rind and all. Overall, great place and will definitely go back. Book on OpenTable for the points!
Lucas R.Lucas R.
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Nearby Attractions Of Sienna Mercato
PNC Park
PPG Paints Arena
Market Square
Omni William Penn Hotel
The Andy Warhol Museum
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
The Westin Pittsburgh
Greyhound: Bus Station
Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts
PNC Park
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PPG Paints Arena
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Market Square
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Omni William Penn Hotel
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Nearby Restaurants Of Sienna Mercato
City Works (Market Square - Pittsburgh)
Gaucho Parrilla Argentina
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Nicky's Thai Kitchen
Proper Brick Oven & Tap Room
Meat & Potatoes
The Commoner
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Chinatown Inn
Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar
City Works (Market Square - Pittsburgh)
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Gaucho Parrilla Argentina
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Bakersfield Penn Ave
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Nicky's Thai Kitchen
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