There are only a few places in the world to indulge your food fantasies from watching one of Lidia's cooking programs. One of these places is Lidia's Pittsburgh.
The ambience is not kitschy-italian countryside at all. It's refreshingly simple in the decor and the service is amazing, because they give you just the right amount of attention, not too pushy or forgetful.
I don't remember the names, but I tried the Pork shoulder and lamp chops, and the Pasta Trio. The trio that day was garlic aiello with fresh fettucine, homemade sausage with tomato sauce and orecchiette, and mushroom ravioli. I love how they come with the hot pan of pasta and serve it on your never-ending plate. What I don't love was the undercooked orecchiette. The second batch was a little more cooked, and then it was delicious. Everything was very salty for my taste, but overall it was some of the best italian food I've had.
The best part of the experience was that I could hang out with good people and eat good food and Lidia was actually in the restaurant that night! She might not've made anything I ate, but a picture with her and hearing her talk to me made my night!