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| - My husband and I were in Shadyside for an errand and we fully intended on heading to Capital Grille. It was a dark, rainy night so the evening called out for a warm, dark atmosphere. By this time, it was getting late ( 9pm) and we were famished. We noticed Trapuzzano's and decided to go for it. We were familiar with the Elbow Room so it seemed like a good fit for the evening. Plus, I was craving steak.
There was only another table there when we arrived. we took seats at the bar ( I have to say, I was skeptical at this point). I ordered a Cosmo and it was perfect. My husband wasn't as crazy about his drink ( can't remember what he ordered) but it wasn't really their fault. He ordered something too sweet for his tastebuds. They graciously tempered the drink for him by adding some other ingredient.
We ended up ordering beans and greens...delicious! They were well seasoned and had a little acidity. We also shared the ribeye with a gorgonzola sauce. YUMMY!!! The sauce was incredible and the steak was tender and flavorful. It was perfectly prepared to our liking. We ordered the risotto of the day as well and it was everything a risotto should be...cheesy, creamy, deliciousness. The grilled asparagus were also tasty.
Toward the end of our evening, the chef came out and chatted with us. He was very personable, as was the bartender. They made us feel right at home. They even had us try a dessert on the house. It was like eating a cloud of lemon...very light and fluffy and not overly sweet. It had a few chocolate chips on the top. I'm not sure what it was called but it was the
perfect way to end our meal.
This was just good, honest food, prepared well. This place exceeded my expectations and I will definitely go back. Next time I will try one of their pastas.
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