On a cloudy evening in Downtown Pittsburgh, the atmosphere inside Vallozzi’s Italian restaurant was far from gloomy. The fourth happy hour this year with Mayor Gainey brought together Pittsburgh’s community leaders, residents, and local organizations for an evening of connection and conversations.

The Vallozzi’s family restaurant legacy started in 1955 when their relative, Helen Vallozzi, started making gnocchi in her basement. She wanted to share her love for food with the world, eventually opening three restaurants – one of which is (luckily) located in downtown Pittsburgh.

At Best Restaurants, we welcome Fifth Avenue staple Vallozzi’s to present their delectable Italian dishes to guests. The restaurant’s humble beginnings date all the way back to 1955 when namesake Helen Vallozzi started a small gnocchi business in her basement.