The Eclectic Pittsburgh Restaurant With Food So Good You’ll Keep Coming Back For More

How do you discover new restaurants to try? Word of mouth from friends and family? Ads that pop up on the internet? Or, just from a stroll around the neighborhood? Well, if you've not yet heard of this authentic restaurant in Pittsburgh or if you've heard of it and not yet tried it, you'll want to plan a dinner out soon. The charming, family-owned restaurant serves authentic Italian, made-from-scratch dishes that will keep you coming back for more.

Journey to the heart of Southern Italy, without leaving the city, when you sit down for dinner at Zarra's Restaurant, an authentic Italian eatery.

Tucked in Oakland, the family-owned restaurant exudes a warm atmosphere, where you'll feel right at home. Of course, you're also in for a delicious treat as you browse the menu chock-full of authentic dishes.

Sit back, sip a glass of wine, and decide which appetizer will hit the spot. How about the stuffed banana peppers, stuffed mushroom caps, or calamari antipasto?

Or, try the ricotta dumpling soup, made-from-scratch using Filomina Contosta's, an Italian great-grandmother, beloved recipe.

Of course, don't fill up too much, so you can enjoy the main course. Choose from such classic Italian dishes as spaghetti and meatballs, lasagna, and pasta e fagoli.

Zarra's menu also features such scrumptious entrees as filet mignon, Judy's homemade ricotta noodles, and Pollo Romano.

All entrees come with fresh-baked Italian bread and a house salad.

Got room for dessert? Sure, you do! Watch the Cherries Jubilee or Banana Flambe as it's prepared right at your table. Or, opt for the tirami-Suzy, homemade cheesecake, or cannolis.

Take an evening off, instead dining at Zarra's Restaurant, open Monday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Zarra's Restaurant in located at 3887 Bigelow Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15213.

Click here for the official website of Zarra's Restaurant. Or, go here for Facebook.

What's your favorite made-from-scratch dish at this charming restaurant in Pittsburgh? Let us know in the comments! Then, if you like authentic Greek entrees, click here to read about this quaint Greek diner in the Burgh.