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October 2024 by Stephanie
The space provides a wonderful place to enjoy conversation. The food is interesting and excellent. We had the artichoke confit. And the veal chop Parmesan and pumpkin ravioli were both delicious. It is expensive but it is worth it. The service was exemplary. We will be back.
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October 2024 by David
This was our first visit to Alfabeto. We dined early so the room was not crowded and fairly quiet. The space is minimalist but comfortable. Our server was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu and ingredients. The food was excellent. The bresaola was dark, tender, and almost transparent, served over a tasty potato galette. The salads were crisp with a nice Caesar dressing. We all thought our mains were very well prepared and delicious. They included a shrimp linguine, a veal chop parmigiana, and the fish of the day, grouper, served over grilled eggplant. We did not have dessert. Overall, the four of us enjoyed our meals and look forward to another visit.
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September 2024 by Jim
Our brunch at Cucina Alfabeto this morning was amazing! Whenever in Pittsburgh, celebrating an occasion, we make Cucina Alfabeto a destination. The dining experience consistently exceeds expectations, and today was no exception. Marcia, who cared for us, was an incredible host, she expertly offered the perfect balance of enough time to ponder the menu without feeling as if we were rushed or left hanging. Our meal was incredibly tasty and fresh. Along with poached eggs we had corn fritters, guacamole, and delicious sauteed mushrooms. Portions are ample and beautifully plated! We experienced the added delight of a musical group rehearsing in preparation for a festival performance in the independent bookstore City of Asylum - an unexpected delight! My only disappointment is that we live 90 miles away and don't make the trip to Cucina Alfebeto often enough!
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September 2024 by Michelle
The food and service were outstanding, truly. The ambience was better than the prior 40 North. Personally, I don't care for the "live" events going on more or less in the dining area, especially on a Friday or Saturday eve. We left before the music began but were assured the music - jazz- would be complimentary to the dining experience. That said the acoustics aren't forgiving so I will check the schedule before making reservations, next time. As most know, parking is a bit of an issue on North Ave. as well as the surrounding streets. Fortunately, parking restrictions ease a bit after 7 pm Fridays. Make sure you read posted signs before leaving your vehicle. Alfabeto is definitely worth the effort. The food is delicious; high quality ingredients, locally sourced, and exquisitly prepared.
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September 2024 by Lou
This is a brand new restaurant and open only a couple of weeks. Has great potential and will be fantastic once they get the new opening bugs worked out. Menu is very nice and the presentations are imaginative and exceptionally prepared. We're going back with friends in a couple weeks.
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September 2024 by Nancy
A gem of a restaurant ! Exceptional cuisine , crafted beautifully and served professionally and warmly by a highly skilled team both back and front of house ! If you are looking for an exceptional and truly Pittsburgh experience book here and you have the added bonus to peruse the well curated bookshop or listen to the jazz musicians who often play in the lounge area .
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September 2024 by Art
Terrific meal from start to finish! Loved the zucchini blossoms- a treat not found on many menu's. The fennel salad was delicious and refreshing. Lobster pasta dish was perfect as well. Totally loved the veal Parmesan- chop! Lightly breaded, perfectly cooked, with a delicious marinara and fresh mozzarella. The panna cotta was a perfect end- to a perfect meal! Our server, Veronica, and the entire staff were friendly, hardworking and welcoming. We will definitely return!
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September 2024 by Peggy
My husband had the goat cheese omelet...delicate and delicious...I had the Carbonara which was also tasty...I missed the mock tails you could order at 40 North...they also didn't have any iced tea...drink choice, very limited...but the food was good and worth returning...very nice waitress...
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September 2024 by Linda
Menu is delicious. Loved the squash puree and bread service. So many restaurants are charging a fee for bread and an additional charge for the spread! Very nice to enjoy your lovely offering. Fennel and crab salad a nice surprise. Loved the pumpkin ravioli and lobster linguine. We are gathering a group of four to return hopefully week after next. we hope this fourth iteration at City of Asylum is a long term success. Welcome to the neighborhood. We much enjoyed celebrating our 55th wedding anniversary with you.
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September 2024 by diane
We've eaten at Cucina Alfabeto several times since its recent opening. Each time we've brought a guests or guests. Every meal has been gloriously presented, and a culinary masterpiece. Each one of our guests, even the very fussiest, was delighted was the meal, the service, and the ambiance.
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September 2024 by Joanne
This is a restaurant that you don't really want to say publicly how good it is ‘cause you always want to be able to get a reservation. Chef Maurizio welcome to the Burgh. We will be regulars.
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September 2024 by Rhoda
The NEW restaurant Alfabeto is one we plan to return to again & again. The flavor profiles were magnificent! Absolutely outstanding! We are so happy with the change!! Many of the older reviews really are about the prior restaurant, 40 North in this location. Then there was a transition to Alfabeto the new restaurant & the lower reviews are disgruntled diners who did not know 40 North had closed & got surprised. The NEW restaurant is one we plan to return to again & again. You will not be disappointed!!
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August 2024 by William
My wife and I were big fans of Chef Esposito while he was at Fish nor Fowl, so it was no surprise to us that the food at Cucina Alfabeto is exquisite. We both thoroughly enjoyed the heirloom tomato salad, and the scallops (cooked perfectly) with carrots. The meatballs and penne in tomato sugo with shaved parmesan were so good that it will be very difficult for me not to order them every time I dine there. The stuffed, fried squash blossoms were a treat.
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August 2024 by
Absolutely amazing! There is not a single thing not to rave about in regards to my experience at Cucina Alfabeto. From the moment my wife and I entered, we were enchanted by the space - there is a bonafide bookstore adjacent to the dining room! The ambiance in the dining room is elegant without being stuffy. The host was warm and welcoming and our server, Marcia, was the most engaging and wonderful host. Her menu knowledge was top-tier in spite of it being their second day of service. The manager, who was kind enough to answer all our questions about the wine list was wonderful, and my wife and I were delighted by his recommendations. And the food! Where to start? The presentations were gorgeous making us reluctant to dig in, but once we did, there was nothing that could stop us from devouring each morsel. I highly recommend the Poussin Chicken, which is decadent beyond words. Cucina Alfabeto is our new favorite restaurant and we will be back very soon!
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July 2024 by Beej
I was shocked when I arrived at 40 North with the internationally acclaimed photographer, Duane Michals, for our dinner reservation only to find a piece of paper on the door announcing it was unexpectedly closed!!! This COULD have been communicated to me instead of the many reminders from Open Table that they were expecting us. This was hugely disappointing and awkward, too, to find another good restaurant on a moments notice on a Sunday night. We are lucky the artist isn't a snob, and also that Eleven was willing to fit us in. A bad mark, though, for Open Table. Please try to help your users more in future.
