The One Italian Restaurant In Pennsylvania With Surprisingly Delicious Cheesesteaks
By Beth Price-Williams|Published February 07, 2023
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Chasing down a really good cheesesteak usually isn’t too difficult, especially in Pennsylvania, the home of this beloved sandwich. Most of the time we can head to our favorite sandwich shop for an authentic Philly cheesesteak. Sometimes, though, we stumble across a downright delicious cheesesteak in the most unexpected of places – like this Italian restaurant in Pennsylvania.
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You may arrive at Alcamo Italian Restaurant & Brick Oven Pizzeria in Richlandtown looking forward to digging into a classic Italian meal, like spaghetti & meatballs.
The enchanting Pennsylvania restaurant oozes old-school charm, offering both indoor and outdoor seating. If it's a lovely weather day, you might want to snag a seat outside.
The Pennsylvania restaurant also serves a variety of dinner meals, including seafood, chicken, and veal. If you're vegetarian, try an eggplant-centric dish.
Alcamo is also known for its brick oven pizza. If you're craving pizza, you'll savor every tasty bite whether you order traditional, gourmet, or white pizza.
Strombolis and calzones are also on the menu. The menu is fairly extensive, so you'll likely have to visit again and again to try everything that catches your eye.
All of those Italian dishes are sure to get your mouth watering...until you see the classic cheesesteak. You'll find, in fact, a dozen cheesesteaks from which to choose.
Don't forget to take a peek at the burgers, too. If you're really hungry, fill up with the cheeseburger or burger platter. It comes with fries, mozzarella sticks, and onion rings.
No matter what you order for the main entree, you can't say no to dessert, especially when you see your choices. Ask your server for the daily specials, or treat yourself to a cannoli or chocolate cannoli.
Have you been to this Italian restaurant in Pennsylvania? Did you have the cheesesteak? If so, what did you think? If not, what did you try? Share your experience in the comments! Next time you’ve got a craving for something sugary-sweet, how about sinking your teeth into a classic Long John? You’ll find one at this Pennsylvania bakery.
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