Emilia’s Garden

One of my favorite places, definitely my favorite casual Italian place. Stepping in here is like stepping into somebody’s home for dinner. The chairs and dishes don’t all match each other, but they don’t need to as long as the food is delicious, which it definitely is.
This is the kind of place you go when you want to bring a bottle of wine and chat with friends for a few hours. It’s a little slow, but it’s the perfect environment to relax and eat, and the staff is really friendly. They start you off with their flat bread with amazing dipping oil. I would love to be able to make this at home because it’s the best dipping oil I’ve ever had. It’s full of herbs and so much garlic… my favorite.
I’ve been here a few times and have tried a lot of their pastas. It’s all amazing. The last time I went this weekend, I got the chicken parm, which was a huge piece of chicken parm on top of spaghetti with red sauce, with a little bit of alfredo drizzled on top. Even the leftovers the next day were delicious. Even their homemade salad dressings are amazing. I prefer the Italian dressing, but love their ranch too.
One new thing we tried on this trip was the sauteed mushroom appetizer, which was gigantic and tasted awesome. Mushrooms and onions sauteed in a wine sauce, and then covered in provolone. We passed it around the table and everyone wanted some. Even my boyfriend who only just started eating mushrooms loved it.
Seriously worth checking out. Go there as soon as you can!

My wife & I along with 3 friends went here last night-​Saturday. We made reservations earlier-​which I recommend. We all ordered different entrees and all were delicious. The food was all made to order. BYOB or Beer – No corkage fee. Prices were very reasonable. Casual dress – nothing fancy. It is actually a house converted for restaurant usage – like eating in your home. We highly recommend it and WILL be making a return trip.

Heard good things about this restaurant. took my boyfriend for what I thought was going to be a great dinner. we were shuffled to a back room with bright lights and dirty looking chairs… our entrees showed before our salads. …my chicken parm was served swimming in water… told my server he took it in the kitchen and dumped out the water and brought it back… now I had soggy food… I asked another server for our check after waiting another twenty minutes with no return… asked who the manager was. it was our server… complained to her about our food and service… to top everything… he couldn’t be man enough to even come and apologize… she brought back the check. disappointed is an understatement… don’t waste your money.

I have lived only a handful of miles from Emilia’s for 30+ years and just went there this week. Don’t make my mistake and dismiss this wonderful restaurant! Although outdated in décor and atmosphere, the quality of the food more than makes up for it. Your meal will be served piping hot, and in large portions. BYOB and enjoy your dinner. I will go back SOON!

This is one of our favorite restaurants in Pittsburgh. It’s BYOB and there is no corkage fee. The food is fantastic and they have free foccacia baked fresh daily to go with your meal. It is extremely casual and quaint. If you are looking for a romantic place to go this is not it, but if you are looking for great food at a great price then Emilia’s is for you.

The food was very good and plentiful but overshadowed by unpleasant servers and dirty dishes. It was good reasonable food but the overall experience does not want us to return.

Great meal! I live not too far from Emilia’s and can’t believe I just went there for the first time. The food was fantastic and the prices very reasonable. The bread and oil appetizer is a must! Got the Torteloni for an entrée and devoured it, really good red sauce that I sopped up with bread (homemade foccocia) after the pasta was gone. BYOB as well! Will definitely be back!

Emilia’s Garden catered an event I attended recently and I was amazed at the flavor and authenticity of the dishes! Great salad and bread too! Homestyle delicious and hardy portions!

Awesome place! Went here on a snowy night and the treated us like family. Excellent bread and oils — and the Chicken New Orleans was the bomb. Huge portions so consider sharing. And BYOB if you want wine! This is a must go to if you’re in this area.

What a Gem. In a old white house with food like your Italian grandmother made (OH Yeah, I’m not Italian, like you think an Italian grandmother would make). The inside is like walking into someone’s older house with larger tables and chairs.
You are served fresh homemade Tuscan bread that must be meant for dipping in your salad or sauces. Yum!
A varied menu with a Frittata on it. There are a few different pastas with about 8 different homemade sauces that I hear are very good. Introduced to this little gem by some colleagues that have been here many times.
Ordered the Chicken Salad which has hot green beans (fresh) and carrots (fresh) with tomatoes (fresh), black olives and shredded cheese on some fresh lettuce with a raspberry vinaigrette dressing. Delicious! The chicken was cut up pieces of chicken breast that tasted like it had been on the grill out back. Delicious!
The Sauteed Veggie Salad looked scrumptious with the assorted hot veggies on a bed of lettuce.
Heard that the deserts are great but did not have room to indulge.
Will be back to try the deserts and pasta, for sure!