I wish there were more small neighborhood grocery stores around like Donatelli's. I've shopped here for many years, but more so in the last couple of years. I like coming here for the fish sandwiches and other prepared foods. They serve a wide variety of Boar's Head deli meats. I've noticed that lunch meat bought from here doesn't last very long once you get it home. I think maybe it's the deli counter where the meats are displayed and unwrapped that keeps them from being their freshest. Be sure to read the signs out front and back by the deli for weekly sales and specials. You can find good deals throughout the store on all your favorite items. I never do any major grocery shopping here, mostly lunch trips for my coworker and I.
Today I bought two 1/2lb fish hoagies, 2 juicy Sunkist oranges, one roma tomato, a bag of pretzel rods, a big bag of Wise potato chips and a 1/2 gallon of Turner lemonade all for $10 and change! Try buying all that at Giant Eagle for cheaper...won't happen!!
Pretty small inside, so no room for shopping carts. Grab a basket by the door. I noticed today that they have a wide selection and good prices on olive oil, which often seems overpriced to me. You can usually find the staff hard at work around the store while shopping. Everyone is friendly and helpful. Back at the deli counter they know me as the guy who always tips for service. I give 2$ everytime a friendly face waits on me :) I can tell they don't get tips often because they always express their gratitude for my kindness. The store is convenient for Bloomfield locals who might be in walking distance. There is no private parking, so grab a spot on Liberty and check out Donatelli's and other local businesses in Pittsburgh's Little Italy neighborhood! Ciao!!