Johnny's Italian Dining - Wilmerding

We flew into Pittsburgh today and decided to take my mom out for dinner. She recommended Johnny's Italian restaurant, so that's where we went. We started by sharing a delicious Caesar salad with homemade dressing. We also enjoyed a bottle of Reporta Sangiovese at a 40% discount, a nice deal for dining on a Wednesday. My mom ordered the Spaghetti and Meatballs, which she loved. I started with Arancini balls and then had the Veal Saltimbocca a La Romano, while Mike chose the Veal Marsala. Both dishes were excellent. We ended up taking leftovers back to our hotel to enjoy during the week. Our waitress was fantastic, taking our orders, making suggestions, and even adjusting our drinks to our preferences. I loved the cozy atmosphere of the restaurant, which was decorated with Christmas ornaments. It really put me in the holiday spirit.

I have visited this restaurant several times and recently tried the pork chops, which were delicious. I also had the house salad with Johnny's dressing and meatballs. Keep in mind that this is a scratch kitchen, so be prepared to wait a bit longer for your meal. I recommend making reservations in advance.

Another favorite!! Who'd of thought a restaurant this good would be in Wilmerding. lol Service: Take out Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Chicken Ramano, Pan-Fried Veal with Hot Peppers and Mushrooms, Stuffed Mushrooms

My group of seven regular customers had a disappointing experience at this restaurant. We were served a chocolate martini that spilled on one of our laps, and instead of apologizing, we were laughed at. One of us received veal instead of chicken, and couldn't even eat it after the mistake. The food took hours to arrive, and our drinks took a long time as well. The service was poor and there were no apologies given. When we complained, we were told to "call the boss", who did not even come out to apologize. Our bill was $300 with tip included, and we were shocked by the subpar service considering we have been loyal customers for years.

Great great food! Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $30–50 Food: 5 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4