Severina

1330 Center Ave, Pittsburgh, PA

★★★★★4.5(589 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Tucked away in West View just north of Pittsburgh, Severina is a cozy Italian gem where the coffee is expertly crafted and the fresh-baked pastries pair perfectly with house-made pasta and pizza that rivals upscale restaurants. The intimate, neighborhood-favorite atmosphere makes it ideal for lingering conversations over a traditional espresso drink, and their small but thoughtful menu and warm service create the kind of place where you genuinely feel like a local, even on your first visit.

What to expect

WifiMeetingsTraditional drinksPastriesSlow sitFamily friendlyLight food

Google Reviews

Cindy Cook
★★★★★3 months ago

I am so excited to share my review as it was an extraordinary evening. Two of us were there on Tuesday. Did have a reservation but they do take walk ins. First and foremost, the food (including their housemade deserts) was a hard 10!! We had the mussels and shrimp scampi apps. Seafood was extremely fresh and broth with both were absolutely delicious. Worth asking for more of their homeade bread for dunking! For entrees we had the Pasta Bolognese (which another reviewer said was the best she ever had and we agree) and the Halibut with the most creamy and delicious polenta and green beans. Everything fresh and perfectly cooked. Took home a few deserts and I will tell you the sfogliatelle was the BEST we ever had. Some say the wait is long, but on our Tuesday we were out in an hour 20 minutes. A plus are the wines. Small but nice selection. I actually wanted to go back the next night but will get there again sooner than later😋

Melissa Truitt
★★★★3 months ago

Excellent service! Very friendly and considerate. Small menu which I don't mind at all. There's no website but people had posted photos of the menu. When viewing, didn't realize the pizza/sandwiches weren't available for dinner. The roasted red pepper pasta was AMAZING! The bruscetta was also delicious! I was super excited to try the maritozzo but it was not like Italy's (have had in Sicily and Rome)- the cream was too heavy and missing the subtle sweetness! The cheesecake was delicious! I'm excited to go back for lunch!

Sean Miller
★★★★★4 months ago

The food and atmosphere are fantastic. I was nearly brought to tears by my pasta dish. I’ve been to many upscale Italian restaurants. This wonderful spot blows all of them out of the water. I’d make it a 6 star review if I could. Reservation only. But absolutely worth it!!

Emily Baron
★★★★★6 months ago

Absolute gem in the neighborhood of West View, just 10 minutes north of Pittsburgh. Coffee offerings are on point and pastries are made fresh in house daily 😍. Pastas, pizza all delicious and the kitchen executes your meal beautifully.

Jackie Merrill
★★★★★8 months ago

Severina is a small, cozy Italian spot that’s truly a gem! The atmosphere makes you feel like you’ve stumbled onto a tucked-away neighborhood favorite. The food here is some of the best Italian in Pittsburgh —every dish was cooked to perfection and full of incredible flavor. That being said, be prepared for a wait. It took nearly two hours for our entrées to arrive, so patience is definitely needed. However, once the food arrived, it was well worth it. Each plate was outstanding and left us eager to try more. We highly recommend this spot and absolutely cannot wait to come back!

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