lenzi's restaurant

if you haven’t been to the mon valley, chances are you haven’t heard of lenzis.   lenzi’s has been serving italian fare since the 40s. the family owned business occupies a small white building on gee street in monongahela.   we arrived on a saturday afternoon just after lunch time- a large storm was approaching, and we were glad to get a seat in the small restaurant. as we sat, a gentleman in a booth next to us said hello, and raved about the food. he was enjoying a barbecue sandwich- his wife was eating a colossal fish sandwich. “the best part about eating here is being able to take half of your meal home for dinner.” he wasn’t kidding- the portions at lenzis are very generous.   décor at lenzi’s is minimal- the interior is quite plain, and i think they like it that way. there are a few booths, and some tables in the center of the room. stools are available at the counter if you prefer to eat alone.   the food at lenzi’s is basic italian, prepared with care. you can get any type of parmesan, as well as salads, burgers and sandwiches. everything is prepared on site, and from scratch.   we opted for kale raviolis with red sauce, a chef’s salad, and chicken parm. everything was served in a timely manner. six large raviolis were delicious, and firm to the bite. the red sauce that accompanied the dish was slightly sweet with just a hint of heat. my chef’s salad had large strips of ham, tomatoes and olives, and was topped with an abundance of freshly grated provolone. the chicken parm looked appetizing, and was served with a large portion of spaghetti.   kale and cheese raviolis     chef salad   if you have a sweet tooth, you will happy with the dessert selections at lenzi’s. their pies and cakes are world-class, and prepared on site. they have coconut cream (my personal favorite) cheesecake, and oreo-cream pie, just to name a few.   lenzi’s is worth visiting, even if it is off the beaten path. the delicious food, outstanding service, and rich history make it a true gem.

best cheeseburger i've had in a while!!! so good :)

lenzi’s is a great place to have homemade italian food... you can also get takeout if things are not too crazy in the restaurant. be prepared to wait a little bit on fridays or peak times because they are actually making your food!! homemade desserts are on the menu too and they are delightful. this is a family run business and it shows ... love in every bite.

simply the best !. everytime , everything on menu .. the prices , the service , the food .. cannot be beat .... small hometown diner and i love it ... everyone i refer to lenzis thanks me .. its nice to be able to know when you go there you will have that same great experience every time ! ......

food has improved since new ownership (jackie is no longer the owner). would eat there again!

tastes like my grandma made everything. when you first pull up to lenzi's after hearing so much good word-of-mouth, you're surprised at the out-of-the-way location and the small size of the building. i went in at 4:30 on a weekday and it was packed! the staff was excellent and responsive for refills and great conversation on the five generations of family history that built and sustained the business for 73 years. the ambiance was quaint and filled with old photographs and a view right into the kitchen. while we were there, we watched our waitress decorate an enormous cake, which amused my infant daughter for several minutes (always a plus!). then there was the food. i started with wedding soup which my friend described as "good enough to have been made by a crew of italian grandmas in a church basement." the garlic bread was obviously never frozen and delicious. for my entree, i chose the sampler of lobster ravioli and gnocchi. once again, obviously homemade and each bite was uniquely delicious. my friend had the "lunch" portion of spaghetti which could have filled a small bathtub and the largest meatball i've ever seen. we both took home huge doggie bags, and both regretted tremendously that we didn't have room to try one of the great desserts, which seemed to be priced very reasonably especially considering their size. overall, i was very pleasantly surprised by this find in the mon valley. anyone passing through would be remiss to not stop in and have a great home-cooked meal!

burger is awesome! pie is over rated.

excellent. ate here for the first time thanks to a friend. the food was excellent, huge portions currently heating up left over still have more in the fridge. i recomend the this resteraunt to anyone

huge servings. i love this place, i've only gone once or twice, right down the street from my parents house. good sauce, good gnocchis, and the servings are enormous. a bunch of homemade desserts. they close at 7, so kind of inconvenient, but worth the early dinner. real italian, like my grandma.

love it!!. food is all homemade-the sauce is the best i have ever had on pasta. the desserts are beyond description. small place, but big on taste!!

umm umm great!. while at work my office usually orders lunch from lenzi's resturant and it is wonderful! i can honestly say you get soooo much food for a modest price. one thing i will always reccomend is the italian hoagie....they are huge and very tasty!