Ive managed young employees for two decades. Caught my interest, as I have never been to Dels. Jeff, you dont really have any business commenting on what people in Pittsburgh know or dont know with the atrocious grammar you used. They had a really cute round personal cheesecake for awhile and I hope they didnt get rid of them. At that point we passed on even having it. Michael hid a lot of the financial problems from Camille and she is concerned about his health, as he is unable to switch off from the restaurant. It was by far the worst brunch AND worst buffet Ive ever seen. Reminder to writers and diners: this is food, not rocket science. Believe me, it goes a long way in managing employees. And I have to say, THAT is where my money is: the grand, storefront windows allow in a lot of light, good sandwiches, and I really like Dels pizza. Best cake I ever tasted. Ask ANYONE in Bloomfield about Scarianne, theyll tell you. Interact with your servers. I only meant that after a few months of working there, I had more experience there than about half the staff. 2120 Murray ave. 0. West Penn closed, and UPMC instituted an outright BAN on drug/device/diagnostics lunches. That old saying must still hold true: Believe none of what you hear and half of what you see! Since I watch Restaurant Impossible all the time, I was shocked that the restaurant seemed to look very much like I had remembered it an average Italian restaurant, including the food. Theyd been going there for years and were out to celebrate a birthday. I have to say that I am one of the many ex employees and yes, things did get a little crazy there. TT is a plant by the restaurant management. It is a fact that the quality and work ethics of our newer generation has declined in every industry!!! No, you cannot always control what your employees do or dont do, but you can control when and how you react to it. But the truth is also the truth. Alexanders is a close second and they Love Angelos pizza. Not once did I ever have a bad meal. Are there reps getting around the UPP ban? Give us a call at (412) 448-2900. More room for me to invite more friends! Thanks for the input- your blog is amazing that cakeI want some right now! Include your preferred time, full name, email address, cell phone number and your skill sets. Congratulations Marianne! We never encountered any screaming from the management, or any repremanding of the staff. Then, When will restaurant impossible return? One 40-year-old divorce recalls having an affair with Lorant when the latter was in his eighties. We experienced none of the drama expressed in too many wasted words on both sides of the issues on this website. Ive been eating at Dels for over 30 years now. But they followed the advice, even where it was problematic. Scaryannechill out with the punctuation too. Having said that, I have used Dels catering and for a tray of pasta, a tray of salad, and some bread, its a pretty foolproof way to feed 20 people affordably. Making that many apostrophes has to be eating up free time that could be spent shamelessly self promotingI mean caring about the lives of employees. He wasnt as funny as he thought he was, he was a bit annoying, other than him, we gave it a thumbs up. Lets just say, Im sad to see that we visited post-makeover! Its also essential to have a cappuccino machine on hand; another missing menu item. I had tried the sauce and all I tasted was tomato, again under seasoned. You really owe your customers an apology for passing the buck of your poor management skills to young employees. The hostess, who I think was the owner, handed us a flyer to tell us to watch them on Restaurant Impossible. It is a fact that the quality and work ethics of our newer generation has declined in every industry!!! The entrees arrived, and the first dish was a cod served in red sauce. Dont like it, Dennys is about 10 miles away. We met new people, had so much fun, we closed the place at 2 am! Your email address will not be published. It is never ok for a restaurant owner to have rants no matter what is going on in. Wow, this was a great honest review. This post was last updated in February 2022. Although your work as a food critic is important, it is also important to encourage the history and upkeep of local restaurants. Join The Conversation On The KDKA Facebook PageStay Up To Date, Follow KDKA On Twitter, First published on March 3, 2016 / 4:19 AM. West Penn makes the Reps pay a yearly fee to bring in outside food, they never stopped letting in food., some Reps choose not to pay the fee. Hopefully they will revisit this dish. My father took myself and boyfriend to your restaurant for our birthday dinner at the beginning of October. Practically anyone who grew up in Pittsburgh, knows about Dels and I am sure most of them (myself included) would love to see it prosper, but people have to be honest about the food and service. Delish! And will the owners of Dels adhere to the new menu and dcor? I would be very interested to hear your review of the restaurant now, almost three months after the film crew and Chef Robert have left. Chef Chuck Kerber, a graduate of The Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts, has over 20 years of cooking experience at various hotels, restaurants and other private establishments. Piccolo Forno is AMAZING! I am extremely insulted by your sweeping generalizations about the younger generation and its work ethic. Dels advertises for bartenders and servers on Craigslist weekly, if not more. Stellas Italian Wards Cheesecakes. Stefan Lorant, 1901-1997. Long live Dels! My wife and I enjoyed a very nice lunch mid-afternoon on Sat. Robert meets with the owners and asks Michael to write down what he does each day and Camille to write down what she would do differently. The soup was hot, with greens a plenty. To Dels Loyal Customers of the Past, Present & Future Robert arrives and isnt impressed with the decor as the booths close off the restaurant and make it appear smaller. They had run out of a few things and despite being there 45 minutes (and the place was relatively full) they made no effort to replenish. After they finally got their food, Marianne came out to the dining room and told them their meal would be free, I guess since they waited so long. Service was, well, iffy, but picked up at the end. Dels does carry Tiramisu. The mushrooms should be added after the veal is cooked, and removed. It wasnt good. NEVER AGAIN! I keep hearing about Marianne blaming young employees for Dels loss of business. The bruschetta would have been better served on small, bite-sized crostini. And yes everyone knows Marianne & her entertaining rants. It was interesting to see how incredibly focused, organized and diligent they were, even after working 36 straight hours. You will NEVER see me in your restaurant, and I will be certain to share your tasteless and tactless views of younger people with everyone in my social circle. The catering business is currently propping open the restaurant and is the only reason that they have not closed. You, and anyone that still supports you should be ashamed of yourselves. My group has never been disappointed. I agree that this page is to inform people about their food choices. Move on already! But, we have no complaints. An example of this on a national scale would be people that refuse to shop at WalMart due to employee mistreatment. 40 years ago my parents did not have to deal with the work ethics that I am faced with today. My husband and I have eaten at Dels several times before the Restaurant Impossible crew were there. I dont know Mariane and have never heard anything good about her but when I have eaten there I never finished the food. Next episode - Gusanoz Mexican Restaurant. I made the time today to address this, beacause it was brought to my attention and we think we know who this may be.So Touche to you BG! We have made the mistake of taking out of town visitors from NYC and DC there, and now every single time they visit they want to go back to Piccolo Forno. My sister just told me her and her husband ate there on March 4th and had the $ 20.00 dinner for 2. old) Praise in Public, Criticize in Private. The mussels arrived looking plump and appetizing, but to out dismay were served cold and completely raw. Marianne DelPizzo is, an has been, the major problem with Dels. Then St Francis Hospital closed & the same with West Penn & the economy took a HARD HIT. | Pittsburgh - Yelp Yelp I will also say that the restaurant is now up for sale with a million dollar asking price. And about how maybe Marianne needed to take a little pill to calm down. Anything positive to the community and for Pittsburgh, is a big plus! I found this article when I googled it. Honestly, if they were really doing well then she wouldnt be ranting online and excusing herself. Click for more Restaurant Impossible Restaurants. And for her sake, as well as for the future of Dels, I hope they find a way to put a stop to it. As with the marsala, the sauce lacked richness, color, and depth of flavor. Neighborhood: Pittsburgh. You must be 18 years or older to volunteer. One of the oddest design choices was the baby-blue paint that adorned the walls. And make no mistake about it, Dels is not authentic Italian! The bottom line is you get back what you give out. Ive been to Dels a few times when others insisted on it. That hit this place hard. As a lover of Pittsburgh and of Bloomfield, I want Dels to thrive and survive there another 60 years as a family owned business and Italian tradition. Restaurants vary greatly in appearance and offerings, including a wide variety of cuisines and service models ranging from inexpensive fast-food Whoever you are BG, you DO tell lies. The guy customer, whose birthday it was, had the um, I dont know what youd call it actually, nerve maybe? We noticed a hundred people standing outside the restaurant waiting to get in. I can tell you that after about a year that they have pretty much stuck with Chef Roberts changes. And her bar is always empty which is sad. Her screaming outbursts and loud foul mouthed retorts are totally inappropriate and should never, under any circumstance, be witnessed or heard by the eating public. If any of you really read restaurant reviews & watch those shows, you can clearly see that 99% of all the problems written about & behind the scenes like in Restaurant Stakeout are all SERVER related. My Husband & I went there a few years ago with 2 other couples, and all enjoyed their dinners. Long pieces of toasted bread were topped with a zesty combination of olive, parsley, fresh tomatoes, and fresh lemon juice. I know Robert hates carpeting as I have come to agree. I also have run into various people who are personal friends of Marianne and they will defend her to their last breath. Dels opened in 1949 and was a restaurant mainstay in Pittsburghs Little Italy neighborhood of Bloomfield throughout the post-war era. If all of you people that have eaten there had such a problem, why didnt you speak up then and deal with the issue and the past servers, why did you stay? Join The Conversation On The KDKA Facebook Page. The brunch buffet looked horrible. So things got worse when this had to be fixed. As for the unhappy employee, I absolutely believe what that commenter said. Selected as one of Pittsburgh's 50 finest in 2012, http://pittsburghhotplate.com/restaurant-reviews/dels-restaurant-and-bar. I tried it and was unimpressed. The other bars around there (Howlers, BBT, Lot 17, etc) have a fair to large amount of clientele. Or a plant by managment trying to discredit BG. (synopsis: I shared my experience of poor service and being served bow tie pasta that had not been drained properly. Similar restaurants in your area. And, finally, I would like to see Marianne bring back the steak Sicilian. all i hear are excuses.how dare you blame employees or the workers that you as a owner hired or your managers hired. The petite desserts were obviously from a freezer, probably from Sams club (I know, ive bought them for parties). I dont think people just want to bash the place. February 15, 2012. TT, i must Say i Am absolutely Mesmerized by Your capitalization Choices! Being professional means you handle things appropriately behind the scenes not in front of wait staff or customers. Maryanne was a bit harsh to her staff but I think that was just worry and stress. I always said, while working there, that Dels could be a reality show all its own. . Servers that were worth a damn always quit and found someplace better. When Chef Robert Irvine visits Del's, in Pittsburgh, PA, it's clear that the biggest issue Stella's Italian Restaurant was Restaurant Impossible season 4 episode 4 and aired on August 08 2012. I hope that some of the $10,000 from the Restaurant Impossible show made for a much better (and less dangerous) kitchen space. Coming soon the real story on how Josephine,Marianne and John delpizzo took over Del,s restaurant. Im not a liar though. 2016 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Am I the only one that watched Restaurant Impossible and found a majority of the Dels staff to be middle aged? 1 Restaurant, Cotton, Delta Biscuit Company, Trapps, JAC's Craft Smokehouse, The Fat Pelican, Mr. Peabody's, Milanos Italian Grill Im really not sure- its always difficult to get things right the first night. Screaming and scolding is no substitute for training. Overall, I liked the new decor. Carey, the new Menus came out on Friday. The episode aired last fall. Thanks- Im looking forward to seeing it to! You forgot to add just kidding after Piccolo Forno. One should not type the way one speaks, it tells who you are. 1 Restaurant, Big Momma's Fine Foods, Clawdaddy's Crawfish And Oyster Bar, JAC's Craft Smokehouse I didnt have a chance to try it, but I was told the fish was tasty and fresh. As for the unhappy former employee, a business would not stand strong for over half a century if all the lip flapping were true. The eggs, bacon & home fries were spot on! Creating a sense of anxiety and pressure only increases mistakes. So if any of you have such great work ethics, step out from behind your PC & smartphone & take a SECOND job, and help these local businesses out-THEY NEED YOU! You were never the head of the waitstaff. When you hire a person to work, you expect that person to work. Now, reading your review of the makeover, I am still not sure whether I will ever go there again. We had eaten so much already, but surely could force down some sweet Italian pastry. View Menu. That last sentence needs to be stressed to Marianne. I still send food from Angelos, Alexanders & Dels. Thank you Jesus that none of you are appointed by God to judge on judgement day, This is like the poison pen of years gone by. As the Owner of Dels Restaurant, I have taken on more then I can handle, trying to deal with 65 plus employees and their personal lives which has affected my life and my business to extremes. The salad was exceptionally cold and crispy. Will the citizens of Bloomfield, a small Pittsburgh neighborhood steeped in rich Italian history, embrace a new, contemporary Dels? A frozen piece of cheesecake with raspberry coulis, and German chocolate cake eventually made their way to our table. The quality of the food has improved and the majority of the reviews after the changeover have been positive. When the check came, they charged for only one meal, and the pizza theyd order to go was not on the slip. Not much better than before in my opinion. So Dels like other Small Business Owners, got Hit Hard too. Then again, as a native of Pittsburgh, I realize all change is evil! When our son died suddenly, she sent trays of food even though she only knew the family through my brother in lazw who was a patron and told her about this.. Prices are reasonable for two. Our server was a huge man who was so on I was looking for the hidden camera. When my tables became uncomfortable or distressed when overhearing her swearing and screaming during their dinner, Id try to lighten the mood by smiling and joking, some restaurants have music, we have Marianne! She should keep an ownership position but leave, we are witnessing her committing slow-motion suicide with her intransigence. The next day, Robert arrives and meets with the design team, who are making great progress. Then the karaoke started at the bar(not a big karaoke fan) but we did migrate to that area. They have shitty servers because this was the only place that would hire them. Restaurant: Impossible to hit Del's Bar Tonight! I hope this intervention turns things around since there is history in the place but Marianne and Josephine always cut corners and tried to find short cuts and I would love to see them create dishes full of flavor and do so because they love the food, the customers and the business. Since Im on a diet I limit going out to special occasions and when Im hosting someone, so Im dismayed that we cant seem to try anything new when our regular guests come to visit . The food was alright, but I loved the decor and bright expansive windows. Medium bodied, medium carbonation. Under the stress of losing the family heirloom, Marianne lashes out at her staff, driving away customers and earning a terrible reputation in the neighborhood. Has the county heath department paid a visit yet, to address the obvious lack of safety in food handling? it was still touched by too many hands to be served to other people!!! Slice on Broadway - East Liberty. It was not a good experience. And yes, I had Tiramisu for desert, and it was delicious. Most importantly we need to look forward to how we will better ourselves in the New Year. Robert Irvine and his crew are off to Stellas Dine-Inn Restaurant in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, for this weeks new ambush episode of Restaurant: Impossible, on the Food Network. Youll see what I mean. It was not good at all. No such person exits. As for the service, it was fine and I have never experienced a Marianne Meltdown. 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