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| - I know it's a chain and perhaps this is almost the equivalent of writing a review of olive garden, but I have to admit after eating here a few times recently and feel the need to share my appreciation of this place. I'm really pleased with this small chain. First, you should have the right expectations it's not Alla Famiglia (which I love), nor is it Alla Famiglia prices... It's located conveniently right off of Mcknight road in the chain food wonderland that is the North Hills. That's another reason to share this review. If you find yourself faced with the other wonderful chain dining options such as applebees, tgif, bob evans, chilis and the like you should give this place a try. The restaurant itself is large and airy with very high ceilings and a large bar. The kitchen is open and the staff is super friendly and professional. There is plenty of outdoor seating. Most recently I was here during the week for lunch and was dining with my sis', Heather...Mom and gf, Annie. I arrived first and we were having a relatively early lunch due to an early afternoon meeting. Our server was an adult who clearly did this as a profession and not just as a way to make a few bucks till college was over. Annie arrived next then Mom and Sis' in short order. The bread arrived and was served warm and fresh. The olive oil mixture was okay and the server was happy to comply with Mom's request for butter. I ordered the Hickory Wood Grilled salmon and started with the wedding soup. THe wedding soup was very flavorful and served correctly piping hot with large meatballs inside. The waitress complied with my request for the lemon caper butter sauce on the side and served me a perfectly cooked portion of salmon sprinkled with bread crumbs, very crispy potatoes and fresh green beans. I do appreciate that much of what I'm eating is shipped in from elsewhere and I don't have a classically trained chef preparing it, but I've paid 3x as much for meals that weren' t 1/2 as good. Mom had the lasagne bolognese which was a huge portion of better than average lasagna with both a red and white sauce, easily enough for two or three meals for $10, Sis' had the frittata (italian omelette) and soup which she said was very good. Annie had the margharita pizza which was pretty good pizza with a tangy sauce, crisp crust and sparse amount of cheese. We were able to all enjoy a good meal with very friendly professional service and it cost me less than $60 for all four of us. As chains go this is a good one and obviously, we yinzers appreciate it because of the six locations in the state of Pennsylvania, five are in the burgh'.
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