Tillie's Restaurant - McKeesport, Pennsylvania

Diana C.

Excellent portion sizes. Could technically take half home if you could manage to stop eating. Very attentive staff even when they are busy. Prompt refills before you even have to ask… but they do to be sure you want a refill. Great fresh bread but I’d prefer the butter to not be cold/ hard.

Cory S.

I think we can all appreciate the review inflation that goes on these days. Many people give 5 stars to any place that doesn't commit any egregious errors and we all feel some peer pressure to follow along. Then you get to a real place deserving of 5 stars and realize there is nowhere to go. There is not a 6th or 7th star to give and that, in this case, is a disservice to the excellence that is Tillie's

We were recommended this place by a gluten free friend of ours who let us know she "makes an exception for Tillie's." She was correct. I don't think I've ever been more satisfied by a pasta meal. According to our server, the fresh pasta is made mostly by a lady who has been doing it for 30 years but also a 90 year-old lady who comes in once per week to make certain pastas. I don't know these individuals, personally, but I hope they know I love them.

The meal started with bread and very fresh salads with homemade dressing (at least the blue cheese). They were of a good size and the bread was very fresh. But then-- the pasta. I got two (giant) meat raviolis with meat sauce and a meatball and my wife got the homemade spaghetti with vodka sauce.

The giant ravioli were stacked and then there appeared to be a layer of cooked meat/soffritto drenched with red sauce that delivered every element one looks for in a classic red sauce. The stacked ravioli with meat on top almost approximated a lasagna, with layers of amazing pasta, beautifully seasoned meat filling, more pasta, and then the lovingly cooked meat layer I mentioned earlier. Even with the sauce, it was quite evident this was cooked for a long time and got some good color-- very much a Bolognese base. The meatball was delicious in its own right, but was almost superfluous among the embarrassment of riches already present.

My wife's fresh spaghetti was cooked to perfection and the vodka sauce nailed the creamy mouth feel and nuanced flavor notes characteristic of the style. This dish is how she judges an Italian restaurant and, having tried dozens, ranked this among the very best.

Lastly, my wife finished with a Cannoli which was both beautiful and delicious. Then the bill came and I couldn't believe my eyes as to how reasonable it was. I felt like I went back in time to 2005!

We cannot wait to come back and try some of the other fantastic sounding items on the menu. What a hidden gem in the greater Pittsburgh area.

Alena M.

Variety of dishes. Fried ravioli, chocolate martini, seafood ravioli, creme brule were great. Some other dishes were blend. Prices are not the worst. Decor is very outdated. Server had an attitude.

Dazzling I.

Small and not fancy with great quality food at a moderate price. Their specials are always delicious. This is my cat. Her name is Cat Benatar. She hasn't been to Tilly's personally, but once I gave her a leftover shrimp and she loved it.

Samuel S.

As always, the food at Tillie's is outstanding.
The only minor complaint I have is there should be a "no perfume" policy for the waitresses.
I have no desire to smell someone wearing "Late night on Liberty Avenue" body spray or whatever it is while I'm trying to enjoy raviolis.
It wasn't my waitress who was wearing it and my waitress was actually very good.
Lose the cheap perfume and you'll get five stars for sure on everything. The food was awesome though!

Wise G.

Great family owned place and a hidden gem. Went here just over a week ago and got the mini spicy meatballs and a pizza with pepperoni and crumbled sausage.
The meatballs were good, definitely tasted, homemade, were not very spicy for me I give them 4.5 out of 5
Pizza was outstanding - I will call this a Pittsburgh style pizza not quite Chicago deep dish and not quite a New York thin. It’s somewhere in between. Crust was light brown on the bottom with a little bit of crunch to it and top was chewy and middle was in-between, if I had to guess tasted like dough was pre-baked. However for my taste, when I had it it was piping hot with plenty of cheese and the right amount of sauce - anyway, you slice it I would enjoy this Pizza, many more times and give it 5 out of 5.
Service was excellent and attentive.
Definitely want to return sometime and try more menu items.

Hannah O.

Had a delicious family meal this evening! 7 of us served quickly and almost everyone cleaned their plate! Looking forward to coming back and trying more items.

S J. ?. F. P. F.

The Buffalo Wing Dings had a good mild flavor, not too hot. The Codfather fish sandwich was tasty on some sturdy bread, although the person preparing my takeout order forgot to add tartar sauce and coleslaw, I still enjoyed it.
I did call and spoke to the manager, and she stated I would receive a credit that I can use within 30 days.