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SEVERINA

4.5 (573 reviews)

Visibility: 72/100
  • Reservation only
  • Homemade pasta & ricotta daily
  • Different lunch/dinner menus
  • Located in West View
SEVERINA
West View
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Serving West View
SEVERINA
West View
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(412) 939-3610

At a Glance

SEVERINA stands out as Pittsburgh's most authentic Italian dining experience, earning praise for homemade ricotta, hand-crafted pastas, and desserts that rival those found in Sicily and Rome. This intimate West View restaurant operates by reservation only, focusing on quality over quantity with a carefully curated menu that changes between lunch and dinner service.

  • Authentic Italian recipes
  • Homemade everything
  • Intimate atmosphere
  • Exceptional service

Why Customers Choose SEVERINA

Based on 573 customer reviews

  • Fresh pasta made daily in-house
  • Homemade ricotta served with house pesto and tomato jam
  • Authentic Italian recipes refined from family traditions
  • Intimate dining experience with personalized service
  • Fresh pastries and desserts baked daily
  • Seasonal menu featuring locally sourced ingredients

Location & Local Context

Address: 1330 Center Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15229, USA

Phone: (412) 939-3610

Hours: Friday 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Monday Closed, Sunday Closed, Tuesday 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Thursday 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Wednesday 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Parking: Street parking and nearby lot parking available

Peak times: Friday-Saturday evenings 6-8pm, Weekend brunch 11am-1pm

Nearby neighborhoods: West View, North Hills, Bellevue

Nearby landmarks: 10 minutes north of downtown Pittsburgh, Near Allegheny River, Close to North Park

Services & Offerings

Dinner Service

Multi-course authentic Italian dining with fresh pasta, risotto, and seasonal entrees. Features items like blackened swordfish with risotto and roasted red pepper pasta.

  • Reservation required
  • Different menu from lunch
  • Multi-course options available

Lunch Service

Casual Italian fare including artisan pizzas, sandwiches, and lighter pasta dishes. Perfect for a relaxed midday meal.

  • Pizza and sandwiches available
  • Fresh salads and appetizers
  • House-made bread served

Coffee & Pastries

European-style coffee service with fresh-baked Italian pastries and desserts made daily in-house.

  • Specialty coffee drinks
  • Daily fresh pastries
  • Authentic Italian desserts like maritozzo

Catering & Events

Bring SEVERINA's authentic Italian flavors to your special occasion with customized catering menus.

  • Custom menu planning
  • Fresh preparation for events
  • Authentic Italian specialties

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5

573 total reviews

Most Frequently Mentioned

  • Authentic Italian food (89 mentions)
  • Homemade pasta & ingredients (67 mentions)
  • Excellent service (54 mentions)
  • Intimate atmosphere (42 mentions)

Consistently high ratings with 95% 4-5 star reviews. Strong growth in reviews over past 6 months.

The food and atmosphere are fantastic. I was nearly brought to tears by my pasta dish. I’ve been to many upscale Italian restaurants. This wonderful spot blows all of them out of the water. I’d make it a 6 star review if I could. Reservation only. But absolutely worth it!!

Sean Miller

Absolute gem in the neighborhood of West View, just 10 minutes north of Pittsburgh. Coffee offerings are on point and pastries are made fresh in house daily 😍. Pastas, pizza all delicious and the kitchen executes your meal beautifully.

Emily Baron

Best authentic Italian food I've had since visiting Italy this time last summer. From portion size to freshness to flavors, every course was incredible. The freshly baked bread and HOMEMADE ricotta served with pesto and their own tomato jam was almost too good to be true. My main course was blackened swordfish with risotto and green beans. It was everything I hoped it would be and more, spicy, savory, creamy...outstanding flavor and textures. Although we didn't have room for dessert, we took some to go. The flourless chocolate torte is sinfully good. I look forward to my next visit. THANK YOU for an incredible dinner.

Victoria Bayle

This place is an absolute gem. You walk in and instantly get that warm, old school Italian American vibe, like the kind of place where Nonna’s in the back making sure everything’s perfect. The pizza was unreal. The crust wasn’t just cooked right, it was seasoned like it actually had its own personality. Crispy edges, fluffy center, and it held up perfectly under all that cheesy goodness. The cheese blend had depth, creamy, tangy, a little salty, and the seasoning tied it all together so every bite hit you with flavor. And here’s the kicker: everything is homemade. You can taste the love in it. The desserts? Man… we tried a couple and they were next-level. Fluffy where they should be, rich where you want them to be, and not overly sweet, just balanced, so you actually want that next bite. This isn’t just dinner, it’s one of those meals you keep thinking about the next day. If you want authentic Italian American food that feels like it came straight out of someone’s family kitchen, this is the spot. This was also just their lunch menu as their dinner menu has different options, so we are excited to come back and try dinner.

Francisco Estradarios

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, SEVERINA is reservation-only for both lunch and dinner service to ensure the best dining experience.

Yes, lunch features pizzas and sandwiches while dinner focuses on pasta dishes, risotto, and seafood entrees.

Our chefs can work with most dietary needs when informed during reservation, though our focus is traditional Italian cuisine.

Yes, there is convenient parking available near the restaurant in West View.

Yes, our coffee service and fresh-baked pastries are available during operating hours alongside our meal service.

Business Activity

Status: Reservations available

Peak hours: Weekend evenings

Menu rotation: Seasonal specialties

Popular this month: Homemade ricotta, Roasted red pepper pasta

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Online Visibility Score: Good

How easily local customers can find and choose this business online.

Reviews & Reputation35/35
Online Presence15/33
Business Completeness17/17
Engagement5/15

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