legends eatery

i called on a friday afternoon for a reservation for a party of two, luckily they were able to squeeze us in at 7:45. thank god i called! this unassuming neighborhood spot doesn't have more than 10-15 tables max, most of which are close to each other. i don't mind if my table is close to the people dining next to me, i actually prefer the energy it brings and i must say the vibe was spot on in legends. it very much reminded me of an authentic neighborhood spot tucked away in nyc. you're served warm focaccia bread with olive oil to start which was a nice precursor to the meal. i chose the chicken parmigiana while my boyfriend had the gnocchi bolognese. each entree came with a deliciously fresh salad, it is clear legends does not skimp on the quality of the food being served. our entrees were wonderful, i could tell my chicken had been made to order and breaded just before being cooked. we ended our meal with the apple pie which was garnished with what seemed to be amazing home made whipped cream. service was good, you can tell it's a group effort which is fine by me. i will absolutely be back for more!

legends of the north shore is one of the best italian restaurants you are going to find in pittsburgh.  every item on the menu is delicious.  it always comes out hot and fast.  the staff is friendly and the prices are adequate.  the only reason this doesn't get a rating of 5.0 is because the place is super tight.  you are definitely making friends with the people at the next table.  if legends were in a bigger place this would be an 11 on the 10 scale!

what a find!!  my friend and i found this place based on reviews and were very pleased.  our server was so pleasant and really made us feel like we were the only ones that mattered. everything was made to order or homemade. our meals...blackened shrimp over penne with portabella mushrooms was amazing, gnocci bolognese was good...typical gnocci.
we also had coffee and a piece of coconut cream pie which was the perfect ending to a wonderful meal. thanks for a great experience and we'll be back!

nice vday dinner & byob a +. had a very nice valentine days dinner. the place is rather small and crowded, a little noisy, so not really romantic but a very good meal and very good service. there was a special menu for vday. we started with the beans and green and italian sausage. tasty, delicious, the sausage really added some great flavor. we split two wonderful dinners. a veal arribiata and scallops. both cooked perfectly. save room for some delicious homemade deserts.

love the byob. we had a special bottle to try for vday.

good option for the northside. a great little italian inspired restaurant right next to agh. fresh italian dishes that surprised us with flavor. small interior and friendly staff make you feel welcome. they offer daily specials. fantastic desserts and complimentary homemade fudge was offered at the end of our meal. blackened shrimp pasta was amazing! mussels and shrimp linguine and spaghetti were also enjoyed during our visit. just go and enjoy!

yum!. great little place for both lunch and dinner. lunch crowd is full of regulars, lots of up beat conversation and great service. at dinner excellent offerings from pork chops to seasonal ravioli and seafood. the best part is the byob option. yes, there is a stem charge (even though the glasses are stemless) but you get to bring what ever you want! you can't beat that with the inflated prices for alcohol at restaurants. have been enjoying meals for years and will keep returning for many more.

very rude waitress, terrible overpriced food. we were just asked by our waitress to leave because someone with a reservation was waiting for our table. my father and father-in-law were still finishing up their coffee and we had not yet finished our dessert! i've never been so humiliated. do not go to this restaurant! their food was mediocre at best. if you want excellent italian food in a small, intimate atmosphere, go to dish on the south side. this was the first time since my wedding that our parents were able to get together, and we wanted to take them someplace nice. going here was a huge mistake. this restaurant is as low class as it gets. i will not be going back here.

surpirse delight. hubby and i went there on a whim after visiting a patient @agh. the place was hopping for a monday night, the food was great. we got the couples special : a glass of wine each, salad, brushetta ( arrived at end of meal though so we took it home), mussels in lemon butter penne (fantastic) and dessert for 30 bucks!! we will definitely be back!.

best italian in the city. legends is a hidden gem. located in the deutschtown section of the northside right next to allegheny general hospital. the rejuvenation of this great neighborhood can be evidenced in all the rehab/and new development projects in the area. legends is smack dab in the middle of this transformation. it truly is the best italian food in the city. chef dan's daily specials are what i most often get, and you can taste the passion and thought that goes into crafting his tasty creations. also the greens and beans appetizer is one of my favorites. its byob which i love. you will not be disappointed.

overall a so so experience.. i am not sure what all the rave is about this place.
the food was mediocre, the prices were high for the quality.
the corking fee was ridiculous ($16 for two bottles of wine).
the service was a bit rude.
the atmosphere was okay.
overall, i have had much better italian in pgh and the surrounding areas, we don't thin we will be back to this one.

italy in pittsburgh. we had a wonderful experience, the closest we have had to the small restaurants we visited in italy. it was crowded, noisy, and very friendly - exactly what we experienced in italy. our food was excellent and the service outstanding. the staff were all helpful and charming.
we will definitely be back.

pros and cons. pro. good food ...excellent service...good deserts
cons. very small (seats maybe 40 people) very tight seating ( large people ..beware) very noisy ( because it is very small) ( corkage fee way too much )
very pricey....portions ample..street parking...chairs very small and uncomfortable.
probably won't return ....but really impressed with service and deserts....

so cute. really neat inside

great little place!. this restaurant is very small, so you need to make reservations... probably a couple days in advance. it is awesome though! the staff is super friendly and the food is great. i'm italian, and our waitress reminded me of my gma; sweet with some sass! the food was perfect. we got an appetizer (muscles), entree's (chicken and veal parmesean) and obviously brought our own wine :) try it out and i promise you will love it. the only negative is that you basically are sitting with the people next to you; thats how close the tables are. we did not mind at all, but this may not be the best place for a first date.

not at all impressed. first off, posting a pasta special without a price, then charging $28 for the meal is ridiculous. then, sitting in uncomfortable chairs on a slanted floor. then, the food tasting, well, less than the price suggests. it also grinds my gears to order iced tea, be charged $3, and it not be fresh brewed. even denny's brews their tea. come on!

i do have to say, the staff are very friendly and the bread is very good. however, these two things do not make it appealing enough to return.