I've been here twice, most recently about a year ago. I don't remember what I ordered the first time, but the second time, I ordered the snob (caprese) salad (is this supposed to be a dig at foodies?). It was pretty basic, consisting of sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella slices, and basil leaves drizzled with balsamic vinegar, but it was fresh and quite tasty--comparable to versions I've had as appetizers in Italian style restaurants. Not bad for Federal St., and prices are less expensive than at SoHo.
The outdoor seating provides a great place to come to people watch, esp. on game days. One of the days I was here before a Steelers game in Heinz Field, and the street was flooded with people in black and gold with Terrible Towels. About halfway through our lunch, there was a commotion at the bar across the street--first a police officer showed up, then a fire engine, and then an ambulance--and my dining partner and I wondered what in tarnation was going on over there. Finally, a guy in a Steelers jersey was brought out on stretcher and loaded into the ambulance. Looks like someone must have pregamed a bit too much! The first time I was here, there was also live music on the porch, which was nice. Overall, not a bad place to grab some grub before a game. 3.5 stars,