What can I say about Tessaro's that hasn't already been said? The place us amazing. I live around the corner and I moved there just so I could walk to the best burgers in the Burgh.
To start with the decor all I can say is it feels like home. Exposed brick. Crammed in tables. Murals on the walls. Antique lighting. Lots of family mementos. I love each and every piece of it.
As far as the service goes I don't think they have hired a large portion of new staff since... ever. And that's ok with me. I love long time servers and bartenders who know everyone and treat you like family. When they get busy it may get a little slow but the service is always so pleasant I don't care.
Tessaro's does gave a full bar but don't go expecting new age hipster inspired mixology. It's definitely a simple bar from a simple time. Drink your manhattans, vodka martinis, wine and draft beer and be happy.
The big claim to Tessaro's fame is their burger. The burgers are fresh ground juicy and delicious. Also the Tuesday ribs are killer. It all comes down to the wood grill. It makes the whole neighborhood smell heavenly.
To finish up Tessaro's is a perfect example of old school. Everything about them just reeks of tradition. With all the new gourmet burger joints popping up around Pittsburgh it warms my salty red neat engorged heart to see that the original isn't just alive and kicking, but thriving.