I was a big fan of Tessaro's 20 years ago, and looked forward to eating there when I moved back to Pittsburgh recently. I made sure to go on a Thursday to enjoy their ribs, but I was quite disappointed. The ribs were burnt on the outside, and cold on the inside. They had clearly been cooked in advance, refrigerated, and reheated before serving. I've been there twice in the past year hoping that it was just an off night, but in fact, I find the quality isn't what it used to be.
Pros: Gotta love seeing that hardwood grill fired up in back
Cons: Crowded, sometimes a long wait for a table
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