Lidia's Pittsburgh

We went for Sunday brunch, not to realize that it was the last day, the restaurant would be open. we have an eleven AM reservation, just as it opened. the usual dips or broth baskets were not on the tables until we were ready to go. the dish was filled with a war at a time of about half an hour. one of the people who supply food to this table had a great anger management problem that no one was treated. the pasta trio was not ready for half an hour after our order. lidia is always very good to excellent, so it was a great disappointment that on the last day of the service, it was not. I didn't want to remember that.

It took almost 40 minutes to get our entree which was salmon for my friend and me. Although there was an apology, there was no attempt at service recovery-with offering a complimentary glass of wine or dessert. I realize that the restaurant is closing, but think that Lidia would like to maintain her brand, especially if she opens elsewhere in Pittsburgh. In the past, i have had good experiences at this restaurant, but last evening was a disappointment.

Very disappointed that when we arrived at the restaurant we were told that they were closing that location in 6 days (end of August) and that is why the menu was very limited and nothing near what was posted on the website. There was no notice on the building or the entrance to the restaurant that this location was closing. Not even a statement on the website. Staff were extremely professional throughout our dinner and our waitress had worked there for 14 years and came back out of loyalty as they were short staffed for the remaining days they were open. The food was excellent but the evening was disappointing knowing that Lidia's was closing.

I'm sorry to see the restaurant leave the area. It was one of our favorites. Loved everything on the menu.

Not happy OpenTable took and confirmed the reservation but when I arrived the restaurant was locked not open. Posted hours on the door did not match those on OpenTable. Also, hours of operation on phone recording did not match either those posted or those hours shown on OpenTable. Furthermore, I received an email from Open Table asking why I didn’t show up for the reservation!