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| - Great little bar close to my home. It's definitely a place for regulars, but they welcome the occasional outsider as well. The inside has been redone, so it looks very nice - but it still has a dive bar feel. And in case you have any doubts, the prices are cheap and you'll see 40s to go in the cooler as you walk in.
The dining area is not that big, so if it's busy you might have to eat in the bar area. Which is no big deal, the whole place is not that huge. The kitchen is only open til about 8pm, though, and isn't open at all on weekends (hence the loss of one star). I know, this seems crazy. But if you are able to go during the week, definitely stop by and grab some grub. The same guy is always working the kitchen, both taking orders and making the food. He's terribly nice and always makes our visit a pleasant one.
The menu is pretty basic and reasonably priced. Daily specials are usually something interesting if you're feeling adventurous. Otherwise, try the Iron City Beer Battered Fish Sandwich. Now, I'm not at all a fish sandwich connoisseur, but I've had my fair share. And this fish sandwich at Verdetto's is quite possibly the best fish sandwich I've ever had in Pittsburgh (at a place that doesn't already claim to have the best fish sandwich in town). The fish has the most perfect crunch on the outside and the softest flakiness on the inside. I don't know how it's done. If you're not feeling fish, the Patty House Burger is fantastic (you can get it plain or add toppings). I recently ordered the burger with bacon and cheese and could barely find the (half pound) burger under the generous portions of toppings. Sandwiches come with slaw or fries - the slaw is good, but the fries are seasoned. There are other sandwiches available, pizza and they have some pasta dishes on the menu, too, as well as salads.
As impressed as I always am with the food and the service (all from one amazing man), I guess it only makes sense that the cook/waiter/host gets those weekends off.
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