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Joseph Tambellini, Pittsburgh, PA

Joseph Tambellini

4.8
4.8
2526 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 10 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 2,526 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Pittsburgh / Western PA

    Best Service

  • Pittsburgh / Western PA

    Good for special occasions

  • Pittsburgh / Western PA

    Italian

  • Pittsburgh

    Best Service

  • Pittsburgh

    Good for special occasions

  • Pittsburgh

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Joseph Tambellini offers an exquisite Italian dining experience in Pittsburgh. Guests rave about the "best Italian food" and "excellent service," with standout dishes like chicken Romano and giant meatballs. The charming atmosphere and attentive staff make it perfect for special occasions. While prices are on the higher side, the quality is "worth it."

2,526 Reviews

  1. Pamela

    Pittsburgh

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. Ellen

    Atlantic City

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  3. Gary

    Pittsburgh

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All the dishes, from the appetizer, to the salad, to the entree and finishing with the desert, were excellent, as was the service.

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  4. James

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the food was delicious. Service was also outstanding. Overall, a great experience.

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  5. Don

    Chicago

    57 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tambellini’s is a must stop when we are in Pittsburgh. A dinner there feels like home. Everything thing about Tambellini’s is done in fine fashion.

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  6. Kurt

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience was wonderful! From the warm greeting to the time we left, we felt like we were the only people there. The food was delicious and appropriately timed. We are looking forward to coming back for our next special occasion!

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  7. Ellen

    Pittsburgh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved visiting Tambellini's for our anniversary dinner! The food was delicious and the service was great - highly recommend!

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  8. Daniel

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good spot. Food was decent but nothing special. Certainly not in line with their price point. At almost $50 for chicken parmesan, you would expect it to be better than average. Service was outstanding! Very friendly and inviting.

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  9. Marilyn

    Pittsburgh

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best restaurant in Pittsburgh. They always exceed our expectations. The food is fantastic. Missy is always so warm and welcoming.

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  10. Andrew

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    They had speakers, but no Italian music. The food was average . And it was all average. Nothing bad. The gnocchis were small, tasteless ,not very many , on my plate. My wife’s eggplants ’weren’t very good. Our last point is that it was pricey, for what you get. Our waitress was a sweetheart though. We really enjoyed her.

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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 2526 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 10 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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