De Luca's Restaurant

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2015 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4417
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

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(412) 566-2195
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Best

ALWAYS have breakfast at DeLuca's when in Strip (every week). Stopped for lunch too - same good experience. FOOD IS EXCELLENT. Laidback atmosphere - I like it - CA native. Sta...

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Deluca's is a typical diner located down in the strip. They close at 3pm on Sundays so make sure you're there in time or the wait staff will not be pleased--not that they seem ov...

Editorial review from Citysearch 6/7/2013

I'm not sure what the people complaining about greasy food and poor service were expecting . . . IT'S A DINER! The food is supposed to be greasy, the menu is supposed to look like a kids coloring book, the wait staff are down to earth, regular working people. If you are expecting haute cuisine this is not your place. If you want a fun, authentic, hearty meal this is your place. more
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Fabulous Experience!1 10/13/2010

When I first saw the line on The Strip I thought I would go some where else for lunch. Then, my group changed my mind and I am thankful for it! Yes, the wait was about 20 minutes but the service and food made the wait worthwhile. The waitress answered all of our questions about Deluca's past and she knew her stuff! She suggested certain items on the menu and we were all pleased with the choices. The atmosphere is old school and of course the food is greasy...that's why we were there! Good old home cookin! We will be back. more
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Lots of fuss, not sure why 12/27/2009

You may have seen DeLuca's featured recently on the Travel Channel show, "Man versus Food". It's known as a... more
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Lots of fuss, not sure why 12/26/2009

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You may have seen DeLuca's featured recently on the Travel Channel show, "Man versus Food". It's known as a Pittsburgh tradition for breakfast...b... more
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NEVER AGAIN 12/7/2009

Let me tell you that is was not a good dining experience. The service was bad and the food was pretty terrible. First off it was on Saturday and there was no choice but to wait in a line but I CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHY. They need MORE choices in THE STRIP. The menu looks like a coloring book for a three year old. I swear the food was drowned in grilled vegtables and oil. The waitress swayed us to certain menu items. If you like to be told what to eat, you would enjoy this dive. Otherwise go somewhere else. Cons: SERVICE AND FODD more
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HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE - Management could care less 11/16/2009

November 14, 2009 and I have never had a worse experience at any Pittsbrugh restaurant. I'm not sure I would consider this dump a restaurant actually. Our waitress was inexperienced to say the least. She made a lot of mistakes she was unapologetic and rude about having to serve us. She ordered the wrong meal for my friend, and we then had to wait for long periods of time for our food to be delivered to us. The manager was no where to be found or afraid to talk to us. We asked for him a few times. The management at De Luca's has FORGOTTEN or NEVER KNEW customers' come first. Cons: STAFF and MANAGEMENT more
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Horrible Experience 11/7/2009

Took my sister who was in from Texas. She wanted to experience the Strip. The Strip was fine; De Luca's was not. The line wait was about 20 mintues and I don't know why. ALL THE FOOD was in a puddle of grease. Cons: Staff, Service, Food - All Bad more
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NEVER EAT HERE 11/2/2009

Went to the strip to shop with our two young children this weekend. Heard all the hype about De Luca's. IT'S FALSE. STAY AWAY. The staff is terrible. Rude, unorganized and used inappropriate language when yelling at other waitresses and cooks. We LEFT. WON'T EVER GO BACK AGAIN. Cons: Terrible Atmosphere for Families more
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The place is DIRTY 10/25/2009

The coffee cup was splattered before they filled it. Service was TERRIBLE. Steeler Sunday and the experience ruined my morning. Food was just ok. Don't waste your money Cons: DIRTY more
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BAD EXPERIENCE 10/23/2009

THE WAIT STAFF IS AWFUL. THEY WERE YELLING AT GRILL COOKS AND CUSTOMERS. GRILL COOKS ARE SLOPPY AND THE FOOD IS SERVED THAT SAME WAY. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY Cons: TERRIBLE FOOD AND SERVICE more
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Best Food in the Strip 7/3/2009

ALWAYS have breakfast at DeLuca's when in Strip (every week). Stopped for lunch too - same good experience. FOOD IS EXCELLENT. Laidback atmosphere - I like it - CA native. Staff knows how to service customers. Pros: Food, Atmosphere, Counter Seating more
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FOOD IS OVER THE TOP 7/3/2009

MUST EXPERIENCE. Right in the heart of the Strip. Food is plentiful and delicious. Breakfast is superior. Lunch is very good too. Service is friendly, and customer focused. Atmosphere is all Pittsburgh. Highly recommended. Pros: FOOD, SERVICE, ATMOSPHERE more
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BEST FOOD IN TOWN 6/5/2009

I ALWAYS ENJOY THE FOOD THERE ALL THE TIME. EVERY TIME WE GO THERE WE A NEVER DISAPPOINTED. THE SERVICES IS THE BEST IN THE WORLD. THEY ALWAYS TAKE GOOD CARE OF THERE CUSTOMERS. I WAS SICK WHEN I GOT THERE AND THE WAITRESS THAT I HAD (KIM) AN (ROB) WAS THERE THEY BOTH WERE A BIG HELP. I THANK THEM FOR THAT. THE OWNER IS FUN. HE IS ALWAYS MAKING DIFFERENT SOUND AND NOISES. I WILL ALWAYS ENJOY MYSELF WHEN ME AND MY FRIENDS GO THERE. THANK YOU FOR BEING YOURSELVES...........SEE YA SOON. Pros: BEST PANCAKES more
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Great Lunch 5/27/2009

Made just as requested. Steak was tender and grilled to perfection. HIGHLY recommended for LUNCH and for BREAKFAST. Pros: Excellent Steak Salad more
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Bad Food, Worse Service 4/19/2009

I do not recommend this place to anyone looking for an enjoyable dining experience. I have read several reviews disparaging the service of Deluca's, and today I witnessed it firsthand. We waited for thirty minutes for a horrible experience. The waitress argued with me after bringing out food that I did not order and was reluctant to take it off the bill thereafter. The food is not worth the hassle. I recommend the Dorstop in Dormont for better food and nicer people. Pros: it used to be good Cons: oily, bland food and horrible service more
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Great food and atmosphere 3/9/2009

Want to enjoy the Strip and all the atomosphere. Have breakfast at De Luca's. It is Pittsburgh. Food was awesome. Place was packed for good reason. Service was all over the place. I mean most all waiters and waitress stopped and asked if I needed anything throughout my breakfast; not just the waitress really assigned to my table. The menu is wide. The pancakes are to die for. Have to try it if you are in the Strip any day of the week. You won't be dissapointed Pros: Pancakes, Pancakes, Pancakes more
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Line out the door - WORTH THE WAIT 3/9/2009

This breakfast was excellent. I ordered OM the way I like it. Crispy bacon, green pepper, cheese, zuch, onion. The OM filled half the plate. The crispy bacon was CRISPY. It was inside and on top of OM. The other half of the plate was hash browns. Coffee was very, very good. Worth the wait. Waited in line for ~30 minutes. Everyone was friendly and patient. The weather was nice. Will go back this weekend Pros: Worth the wait. more
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NOT WORTH THE WAIT 3/4/2009

I do not recommend this diner to anyone looking for good food or service. The food is NOT WORTH THE WAIT. We waited for twenty five minutes for a the waitress to ignore us. GO TO PAMELA's Cons: Terrible SERVICE more
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Just OK 1/21/2009

With all the hoopla, I just could not wait and finally did make it to DeLucas. Sad to say it is overrated and overpriced. My spinich/feta omlet was overpowered by the feta cheese which should only be used to accent the taste of well seasoned sauted spinich and my home fries(diced) were ""mealy"" and bland they did not appear fresh cut. The back of the booth that I sat in was so loose that each time the gentleman behind me leaned or moved I was bounced around as though I was on a ride at Kennywood. Leaving, I mentioned and showed the waitress that the backrest was very loose and that it made eating very uncomfortable...she told me she had already told the owner that it needed fixed. That would take a screwdriver and10 min....if that! Pros: very fast service Cons: prices are to high for breakfast fare more
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Don't Listen to Negative Reviews 1/19/2009

Very good food as well as service. Not recommended if you are not looking for a fast paced environment. Service of employees is friendly, however they do not pay much attention to people located at the front door. DO NOT SEAT YOURSELF! Bacon is very good if you request for extra black or dark bacon. Would recommend for anyone looking for a good cheap meal. Pros: EXTRA DARK BACON more
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Editorial

  • The Scene
    It wouldn't be far-fetched to imagine that as long as there have been restaurant polls in Pittsburgh, De Luca's has won for best breakfast. As the Strip has evolved into a...

  • 8/18/2003 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Payments: Cash
  • Neighborhoods: Strip District
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