This is authentic restaurant with a very friendly atmosphere. Samosas are delicious! Plenty of seating area, attentive service. You can sit in the front and enjoy the street view, or in their back dining room. Everything they serve is fresh and authentic. The restaurant is very clean and is very charming and has a nice character added with posters on the wall and national dresses everyone is wearing.

Dimitri K.

This is the best food experience I've had in Pittsburgh in a while. Firstly, the staff are just SO nice. Genuinely pleasant people who just want you to have a good meal. Secondly, the store front looks small, but the back of restaurant is massive and fancily decorated, but feels comfily homey too. Most importantly, the food was simple and straightforward, but packed with flavor and beautifully presented. And the prices are more than reasonable for what you get. Highly recommend this as your next new restaurant!! Definitely going back myself. Get the raspberry cheesecake dessert!!!

Jay G.

Let's start with how beautiful this restaurant is. The design, the presentation are top-level quality. They serve authentic Uzbek food which was absolutely delicious. We tried almost everything on the menu. Every single dish was cooked to perfection. The servers are very attentive. This place is a true gem 💎

Shahzoda s.

Atmosphere – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Piyola is a beautifully designed Uzbek restaurant located on the main street in Mount Lebanon. Opened in 2024, it’s spotlessly clean and has a refined, upscale ambiance. There’s a small, cozy dining area in the front and a larger, stunning dining room in the back that’s perfect for a more private or group setting. Crisp white tablecloths and tasteful décor make it feel like fine dining without being stuffy. Service – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The staff were friendly and wore traditional Uzbek clothing, which added a warm cultural touch. Our waitress was polite and attentive, and while the food didn’t come out quickly, it was clear everything was made fresh — and it was worth the wait. The only hiccup was at the end; we weren’t sure if we were supposed to pay at the counter or wait for the check, so we ended up having to ask. That small bit of confusion aside, the service was very good. Food – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We started with the hummus and flatbread, which was warm, soft, and beautifully presented with rich, creamy hummus. For my entrée, I had the Juvava — a beef dumpling soup with tender dumplings, sliced peppers, and pieces of beef in a flavorful broth. It was comforting, hearty, and reminded me of a rustic Italian soup in the best way. We also ordered the Chicken Shashlik — grilled chicken kebabs served with rice, salad, and a dipping sauce. While the presentation was great, and the dish was good, we’ve had slightly more flavorful versions elsewhere. Still enjoyable, just not the standout. Dessert was the star finisher — we shared the San Sebastian Cheesecake, a Basque-style burnt cheesecake with a caramelized top and a soft, melt-in-your-mouth center. It was rich, creamy, and indulgent, with melted chocolate glaze for a perfect final touch. We were served bottled sparkling or spring water when seated, and the drink menu leaned toward teas and traditional Uzbek beverages. No standard soft drinks, which actually made the experience feel more authentic. Overall: Piyola offers an elegant, flavorful, and memorable dining experience with authentic Uzbek dishes in a stylish setting. The soup and cheesecake were outstanding. Highly recommend this hidden gem in Mount Lebanon for anyone looking to explore Central Asian cuisine.

Honest R.

Came here a couple days ago with some of my friends and we absolutely loved it! The food was phenomenal! The presentation of the food and the taste were really impressive. Our waiter was extremely friendly and kind. The design and decorating of the dining area was stunning! We cannot wait for our next trip to PIYOLA!

Isabella M.

Walked in on a Thursday. The staff was very friendly and was happy to answer our questions. We got the beef samsa, beet hummus to try something new and the mixed grill. All the food was incredible. The chicken kabob was good but my least favorite.

Michael T.

I had my first-ever Uzbek food experience. Baba Ganush was the starter, and I had Uzbek Plov as my main course (lamb). It was amazing! I’ll definitely be back. 🇺🇿

Christian S.