When a friend told me about a great Italian place in McKees Rocks that offered homemade pasta, I was skeptical. I was even more skeptical when I parked in front of the place and went in because from the outside and first impressions, it's a pizza place. But if you walk beyond the counter you'll find a cozy and welcoming dining room.
The service is top notch. My friend ordered the lasagna and I went with the chicken parmesan with pasta. My glass was never empty and neither was my belly. We were served side salads and several slices of bread (I can only assume from nearby Mancini's) each before our meals. The entree salads must be enormous if what we got was the "side" salad. Our food came not too long after. My friend's lasagna was beautiful and delicious. My chicken parm was enough food for three people and fed me for several days even after I enjoyed some there.
We even met Mama Lena herself who graciously take a picture with us. We could not praise her and the food enough. And the cost? $13 for each meal was a bargain considering it was enough food for 2 days.
Let this be a lesson...if you're rolling down Broadway in the Rocks, don't let Mama Lena's fool you. It's more than just a pizza place.