The Story
Dave and Aimee Anoia opened DiAnoia's Eatery in 2017 inside the Smallman Galley food hall space in the Strip District, and it became an instant hit. The restaurant serves Italian-American comfort food elevated by house-made pasta, quality ingredients, and a deep respect for tradition.
The signature meatballs, the ricotta gnocchi, and the Sunday gravy have become some of the most beloved dishes in Pittsburgh. DiAnoia's struck a perfect balance between accessible and ambitious, making it the kind of place you can visit weekly without it ever feeling routine.
The restaurant expanded beyond its original food hall origins and now operates as a full-service restaurant in the Strip District, a neighborhood that has deep Italian-American roots dating back over a century.
What Makes It Pittsburgh
DiAnoia's is a love letter to Pittsburgh's Italian-American heritage. The Strip District was the commercial heart of the city's immigrant communities, and Dave Anoia's cooking honors that history while keeping it vibrant and relevant for today.
The restaurant's success is a testament to the power of doing something traditional with genuine skill and heart, a very Pittsburgh approach to food.