{"id":360,"date":"2010-08-30T18:33:08","date_gmt":"2010-08-30T22:33:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nightwire.net\/?page_id=360"},"modified":"2020-03-02T18:18:47","modified_gmt":"2020-03-02T22:18:47","slug":"dining-village-tavern-trattoria-west-end-pittsburgh","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nightwire.net\/?page_id=360","title":{"rendered":"Dining – Village Tavern & Trattoria – West End – Pittsburgh"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dining Review \u2013 Village Tavern & Trattoria – 08\/28\/2010<\/strong><\/p>\n

By – Suz Pisano
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It seems like forever that the West End has been going through renovation.\u00a0 Finally we have a straight shot through the former circle and into the development of the West End Village.\u00a0 What a perfect spot for a new restaurant The Village Tavern & Trattoria.\u00a0 Everyone that I mention this restaurant to has heard of it!\u00a0 There\u2019s definitely a buzz\u2026 Now let me tell you why.<\/p>\n

We were greeted by the most wonderful server named Ariana who welcomed us a glass of wine and some fantastic tapenade – Kalamata Olive Spread ($3.99) served with toasted baguettes.\u00a0 I call this \u201cItalian Caviar\u201d and make it at home. I\u2019m a pretty tough critic on things I make and love but this tapenade was delicious.\u00a0 It was great with a glass of wine!\u00a0 The Village Tavern & Trattoria offers wine by the glass and the opportunity to BYOB for a corking fee.\u00a0 They look forward to presenting a wine list which is always being refined.\u00a0 The Trattoria opened shortly after the Tavern and has been an instant success.<\/p>\n

Antipasti- Zuppa & Insalata choices include Stuffed Banana Peppers ($4.99), Insalata Spinachi (1\/2 for $8.99 & full for $10.99) served with warn bacon dressing and the portions are large enough to share!\u00a0 This was the best spinach salad- artfully presented with goat cheese and pine nuts atop fresh spinach.\u00a0 The Trattoria twist would be the flash fried prosciutto and sun dried tomatoes- something different added to an old favorite.\u00a0 The Stuffed Banana Peppers made my mouth water and reminded me what good Italian food was supposed to be all about!\u00a0 Other offerings to get your meal started include- Roasted Fresh Garlic ($3.50), Zucchini ($5.99), Beans & Greens ($6.99) served with or without sausage and Calamari Fritti ($8.99).\u00a0 So many of the menu choices are so appealing \u2013 take a group so that you can try a bunch.\u00a0 For me, so many of the choices are just like things I make in my own kitchen, I love to try other versions and can\u2019t wait to go back to do just that.<\/p>\n

Village Tavern & Trattoria also serves Pizza & offers a daily pizza feature.\u00a0 Right now the I believe it\u2019s the pasta dishes are what\u2019s garnering the buzz.\u00a0 We tried Spaghettini Bolognese (1\/2 $12.50, full $18.50), Fettuccini Prosciutto (1\/2 $11.50 & full $17.50) and Rigatoni Tomato Cream (1\/2 10.50 & full $16.50).\u00a0 Each one was delectably delicious, let me elaborate\u2026\u2026.Spaghettini Bolognese is a rich meat sauce with sliced mushrooms, fresh basil and Parmigiano.\u00a0 This is a classic and sure to be a favorite if you\u2019re looking for a meat sauce.\u00a0 I was hoping for some of this leftover but it was so good we ate every bite!\u00a0 Fettuccini Prosciutto served with Prosciutto, mushrooms, Roma tomato cream & Cognac was equally as delicious and beautiful.\u00a0 The last pasta we tried was definitely a \u201cmust have again\u201d!<\/p>\n

The Village Tavern & Trattoria is a relaxed dining atmosphere.\u00a0 You\u2019ll feel it immediately with the open air style dining created by giant garage doors.\u00a0 When we visited, there was a family birthday party and I was so touched when they broke out singing Happy Birthday in Italian!<\/p>\n

Village Tavern & Trattoria has banquet facilities and even an outdoor patio available for private events.\u00a0 They look forward to steady growth and the addition of nightly Steak & Seafood offerings.\u00a0 Soon you can experience a full dinner menu which will include Lasagna & Chicken Parmiagiana.\u00a0 So many good things in one place with the expectation of even better things to come, I can\u2019t wait to be a regular!\u00a0 Check them out online- www.villagetavernandtrattoria.com<\/a><\/p>\n

The owners Rob and Ray look forward to welcoming you!\u00a0 Be sure to tell them Nightwire sent you!!!<\/p>\n

Village Tavern & Trattoria is located at 424 South Main Street in the West End Village.\u00a0 412.458.0417\u00a0 Parking is plentiful.\u00a0 Plan your visit now!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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