TT you have no idea what you are talking about. And her bar is always empty which is sad. My wife and I enjoyed a very nice lunch mid-afternoon on Sat. TT, i must Say i Am absolutely Mesmerized by Your capitalization Choices! My husband and I have eaten at Dels several times before the Restaurant Impossible crew were there. A Tuscan Shrimp and a Eggplant Parmesan. In 2012, with the advice from Chef Robert Irvine (Food Network-Restaurant Impossible) you will see an exciting new menu, a newly remodeled restaurant and ME!!!!!! WebRestaurant Impossible - Stella's Italian Restaurant In this Restaurant Impossible, Robert Irvine visits Stella's Italian Restaurant in Stratford, Connecticut. You may be surprised to learn that many people make choices on where to spend money based on how the owners treat their employees. Our reservation was for seven oclock; we didnt make our way in until eight. And yes, I had Tiramisu for desert, and it was delicious. Also troubling were the hard, floury gnocchi that accompanied the veal. And tool. if You Really like working there, You should Think About replying to All of The craigslist Posts that Former Employees of the Restaurant have Made telling people Not to Support the restaurant! I have never eaten at Dels but I did see the show and I like to read up on the makeovers to see how they are doing. Now, I have eaten in the bar, usually sandwiches and pizza. I watched the show last night. I never claimed I was head of the waitstaff. It took them forever to get us our check and the whole time we kept saying Im glad this place is going to be on a makeover showit really needs one! We wont be back. More room for me to invite more friends! In fact I was just there this evening Jan 29, 2012, with my girlfriend and as always we had a wonderful meal. But the restaurant has The remaining dcor was minimal, as was the feeling of warmth. Youve thrown yourself to the wolves now. all i hear are excuses.how dare you blame employees or the workers that you as a owner hired or your managers hired. The owner recently left a very very long and rambling review of her restuarant on urbanspoon. Im really surprised that they dont have more bar patrons for lunch not drinkers, but people who want to grab a sandwich at the bar, tune in the news, and escape the dungeon-like atmosphere of most dining rooms, Dels included. Katie Lanes large portion of osso bucco was tender. Robert meets with the owners to talk about the restaurant and they tell him that in their prime they were making $700,000 gross each year. Commenter TT, who makes claims of being affiliated with the restaurant, comments that bow tie pasta has never been served. The seating was overly crowded. Dels does carry Tiramisu. We noticed red shutters that had been placed around some of the lighting fixtures. My only thought is that when you run a business and you turn over so many employees, not to mention the public berating that allegedly happens, that you are leaving yourself open to such public criticism. Will the citizens of Bloomfield, a small Pittsburgh neighborhood steeped in rich Italian history, embrace a new, contemporary Dels? That alone says something isnt right. I dont want to come off like I am bragging for what I have in life, but you simply cant blanket an entire generation for having poor work ethic. We had eaten so much already, but surely could force down some sweet Italian pastry. She left a review on Feb 20, 2012 under the name m.delpizzo. "We want to keep the menu fresh and But like any place there are good and bad things about it and food service is notoriously difficult and high stress for everyone. Stellas Italian Restaurant is owned by Michael who bought the restaurant 15 years ago. The renovation is complete and Robert reveals the makeover to the family and they are overwhelmed. Our waitress returned to our table, and we placed our dessert order. Restaurant: Impossible is coming to Pittsburgh and is looking for volunteers to assist with painting, construction, remodeling, cleaning, decorating, etc. It was the same menu and the same bland spaghetti sauce. When we said yes, we were told that they went back to the old way of making it as the owners felt that it was still a better production process. This particular dish should be served with a sauce that results from sauted, caramelized mushrooms. Give us a call at (412) 448-2900. I simply cannot wait for this episode of Restaurant Impossible to air. In this Restaurant Impossible episode, Chef Robert Irvine visit's Del's Restaurant in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Del's Restaurant is an Italian restaurant that has been operating for 61 years. The restaurant is owned by Marianne and her brother John Del Pizzo. I will not be going back there again. As a business owner trying to attract new clientele how can you make a statement like this? WebBest Restaurants in Monroe, LA - Catahoulas, Waterfront Grill, Delta Biscuit Company, Cotton, The Fat Pelican, Parish Restaurant & Bar, Warehouse No. The sauce also did not have the color like the one Chef Robert made, so I assume they went back to their old sauce as well. This doesnt excuse the near constant abuse that I, and many others, went through during our time there as servers. Good luck to you too, And TT, your does not mean you are, thats youre. Most of the people on this show learn from their mistakes and try to change their ways. Im watchin this show right now but I watched it yesterday I was surprised how it looked earlier when restaurant impossible fix that I was happy for the business and the food looked really nasty and tasteful wen Robert taught them to make chicken Parmesan it looked fresh and good at the end of it wen they re open I wanted to go there and congratulate them GOOD job RESTAURANT IMPOSSIBLE!!!!!!!!!!! it was still touched by too many hands to be served to other people!!! The portions of the past dishes Cant wait to see the show. I would love to know who you Rep for that allows $1000 a month just for food, you must have a humongous territory. Well I was shocked that this place was still in business, the decor was terrible, the wait staff was medicore at best, and the food lacked flavor. Of course I would attend. No one with half a brain would believe that 48 hours with a celebrity chef could possibly make a crap restaurant miraculously delicious or turn poor business people into some kind of success. Petite desserts & breads were fresh! When you hire a person to work, you expect that person to work. That being said, perhaps every new hire is terribleand it is completely the work ethic and lack of skills of what appears to be an insanely high turnover rate for one little restaurantbut I know an excellent bartender with a good following who didnt make it thereand it had nothing to do with her or her attitude or her work ethic or her bartending knowledge but rather the lady in charge. 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. With the constant turnover of servers, thered be no need to vote someone off each week! UPMC didnt care where the food came from. My but arent we picky! I thought it was just me. | Pittsburgh - Yelp Yelp Being professional means you handle things appropriately behind the scenes not in front of wait staff or customers. So things got worse when this had to be fixed. Robert asks to see a service to find out the problems at the restaurant. Im not a liar though. I liked the new decor. The appetizers and specials are good. Amen Ronjamin! Dels will ride this short lived wave of publicity but ultimately will return to the same poor standards that they have long held. When Chef Robert Irvine visits Del's in Pittsburgh, PA, it's clear that the biggest issue with this failing 62-year-old icon is not the food or dcor, but owner Marianne. My food is and will always be of the greatest quality and my staff will match. Join The Conversation On The KDKA Facebook PageStay Up To Date, Follow KDKA On Twitter, First published on March 3, 2016 / 4:19 AM. It seems Robert Irvine was unable to convince you to look inward as he has managed to do with others, as you continue to blame everyone but yourself for the unpleasant experiences in your restaurant, on this blog and elsewhere. A brunch buffet means exactly that. Web2 reviews0 Followers. (synopsis: I shared my experience of poor service and being served bow tie pasta that had not been drained properly. I had intentions of trying Dels again after this makeover but if folks affiliated with the restaurant are going to call me a liar and continue to attack former employees on a food blog, then perhaps I will forego my visit based on principle. I always think of what germs are in that carpet. I never understood why people liked Dels so much. I never order Italian food unless its in an authentic Italian restaurant, (not in one of those chains), but Dels is one Italian restaurant that hasnt disappointed me yet. Under the PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A Food Network TV show overhauled a local restaurant. So as you all keep writing negative things, Dels is booming, place is packed. Hopefully they will revisit this dish. (Theres enough of that out there on the net already.) This is in response to BG, you probably still work at Dels as I read between the lines. After reading all the negative comments about her, my suggestion to her would be to Fire People! The Shrimp Scampi from Restaurant Impossible was very good according to my boyfriend, and his mother enjoyed the veal parmesan. They eat out constantly all over Pgh., including all the new trending places. Grazie Mille, Good points Grazie, but were not in Italy, were in America, and people this country do expect these things . Gnocchi are a potato-pasta that are light, fluffy, and cooked per-order. Long pieces of toasted bread were topped with a zesty combination of olive, parsley, fresh tomatoes, and fresh lemon juice. Light blue paint in an Italian restaurant? Hmm could it be they know what their doing, and are there to make money & not feed into, work related drama? She seems to be ignoring all of the great feedback from everyone. What nerve!). From your second review, it sounds like food-wise at least, not much as has changed, even if a few things on the menu have. A dry, malty body delivers sweet dried fruit flavors complemented with an earthy bitterness. Justwow. 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.. PITTSBURGH (KDKA)- The Food Network show "Restaurant: Impossible" is returning to Pittsburgh and the show needs your help. Hung around dels the night of the Restaurant Impossible grand opening, I over heard the TV crew outside in the parking lot say how shocked he was working in such an old building, how clean everything was. 2: Wednesday, March 9: 7 p.m.-2 a.m. a business establishment where Lift people up dont try and break them down. i have been in this business since the early 80`s .wish you well but sounds like your still in denying who really is responsible for the problems with your place. Katie Lane and I made our way to Bloomfield. If you havent seen it, watch for the episode about Dodge City. Desserts there are not made in house, but bought from an outside vendor. Since the age of 14, I have never been without a job. It was interesting to see how incredibly focused, organized and diligent they were, even after working 36 straight hours. Its now about 12 hours post-TV episode. Most importantly we need to look forward to how we will better ourselves in the New Year. 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 . I hope that the new Marianne sticks. I hope that some of the $10,000 from the Restaurant Impossible show made for a much better (and less dangerous) kitchen space. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. As a lover of the Food Network and of Chef Irvine, I cant wait to taste the difference. 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. By an extraordinary chance I had landed in the same factory studied by the great Chicago I still stand by my previous feelings: some things made there are great, most things there are just all right, and a few things made there are simply awful. In 2012, the Food Networks Restaurant: Impossible crew swooped in to carry out its mission of rescuing failing restaurants. People arent perfect and in a hectic environment will make an occasional mistake. Reported as permanently closed. Two months earlier, Colorados early season trip to Arizona had gone awry. I know Robert hates carpeting as I have come to agree. Prices are reasonable for two. I just heard the news! 62 years ago my grandparents were not dealing with the quality of workers that we have today. The high turn over was always due to Marianne being a crazy loon. After reading Chef Chucks review, makes me more inclined to visit Dels myself. The mafalda sauce, meat sauce and the alfredo. Robert gets to work on the new menu and he adds two new dishes to the menu. I am hopeful that they will work on some of the dishes like the veal and osso bucco. Shes in the wrong business. 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. The pizza was always great and still is and they make some really good sandwiches so if I go there it is usually for lunch. Current Deal - Extra 40% Off Certificates!! 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. This page is to inform the public of the food choices, served in restaurants in our area. The show is also looking for skilled contractors, electricians, plumbers and painters to donate their time. It is clear from his answers that Michael has taken on far too much and Camille has some great ideas for the restaurant. Excellent summary of the entire scene. But in the same breath he suggested the countrys woes had somehow been impossible to foresee. 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. I cant even remember what my husband ordered; I just remember he found it meh.. "Restaurant: Impossible" The Weather also dictated the High Cost of Food-From Produce to the Flour the Pizza is made of, to the cost of delivering the food all went up like 75%. Next, he meets with the family to discuss food costs and they are losing a lot of money each year by incorrectly costing the menu. A total waste of money! Everything was made from scratch(my best friend is a server there & agrees with me) I will def go back! We noticed a hundred people standing outside the restaurant waiting to get in. I dont think you should serve baby animals (veal) that never get to spend time with their moms, or roam around a pasture for that reason alone, I will not come to your restaurant. Delivery Pickup. And I dont care what excuse you use (shes not rude shes loud and Italian. Im one of the former mistreated employees of Dels who commented on your earlier review (http://pittsburghhotplate.com/restaurant-reviews/dels-restaurant-and-bar). Ive managed young employees for two decades. The entrees arrived, and the first dish was a cod served in red sauce. We had dinner there tonight and when we had asked for the chicken Parmesan, our waiter asked if we had watched Restaurant Impossible. Good luck and blessings to Dels ! See Larger Map - Get Directions. I am coming late to the conversation as I have just been made aware of this page via someone discussing it on Facebook. No, you cannot always control what your employees do or dont do, but you can control when and how you react to it. One should not type the way one speaks, it tells who you are. Also troubling were the hard, floury gnocchi that accompanied the veal. Del's: With Robert Irvine, Tom Bury, John DelPizzo, Marianne DelPizzo. Click for more Restaurant Impossible Restaurants I never intended to be commenting back and forth on this blog, but I felt compelled to respond to you since I have seen the employee abuse, even as a casual diner. They were lovely to my kids, though, which goes a long way in endearing any restaurant staff to me. People can taste the difference if food is prepared for a commodity or if it is cooked with love. NEVER AGAIN! Slice on Broadway - East Liberty. Dels is not a true representation of Bloomfield. I am a fan and will always be a fan of Dels! We are not from here and have seen Dels, but never been in. You seem to have too much time on your hands BG & your ok hiding behind your lap top! We ate at Dels over the holidays, having been there last year at family gathering (as I said, something of family tradition.) Dont like it, Dennys is about 10 miles away. Your food has never been good, but it will be your poisonous, hateful, statements that will close the doors of Dels. All rights reserved. I learned from him at a young age that you get nowhere in life without a little hard work (unless you win the power ball). I still send food from Angelos, Alexanders & Dels. Stella's Italian Restaurant was Restaurant Impossible season 4 episode 4 and aired on August 08 2012. Cuisine: Pizza, Subs, Sandwiches. 94 talking about this. I can say that weve been there at least a dozen times, and each time it was great. You forgot to add just kidding after Piccolo Forno. Then, When will restaurant impossible return? Most residents of the Burgh know them as a joke.Any chef that would even waste their time commenting on Dels has no business being heard. That is if you want to be taken seriously.. Our server was a huge man who was so on I was looking for the hidden camera. Glad you got to be a part of it! If you go back, get the chicken parm. Marianne DelPizzo is, an has been, the major problem with Dels. Stellas Italian Im not sure this was the experience you had, but youre right they should have tiramisu on the dessert menu! Its a very strange vibe and situation overall, I have to say. I dont know anything about restaurant impossible. Coming soon the real story on how Josephine,Marianne and John delpizzo took over Del,s restaurant. If this were the case every establishment with young employees would need rescued. I dont think people just want to bash the place. But the truth is also the truth. Move on already! Its a free country & the 1st amendment states our Freedom of Speech, and the Internet has provided a new era of finger pointing, good and bad. Its also essential to have a cappuccino machine on hand; another missing menu item. To Dels Loyal Customers of the Past, Present & Future I guess all of the changes Robert Irvine made to the menu were tossed after he left. Even though food wasnt on-point this particular evening, we enjoyed watching, and being part of Food Networks Restaurant Impossible. Even Pleasure Bar, a few blocks away, doesnt make me feel so underwhelmed as much as Dels. It really seems to me like that restaurant is living off of the dregs of some old fanclub or some more positive quality that it had long, long ago. Aug 23, 2014. He asked his mother Camille to help him at the restaurant as she has excellent managerial skills. Id love to root for the institution that is Dels, at least in theory, but I just dont know if I can walk back into that restaurant with the same person in the kitchen who was adding ice from the ice machine to cooked sauce. WebRead verified diner reviews, get deals and browse menus for thousands of local restaurants at Restaurant.com. Dels service is still bad and tomato sauce is still too sweet! The crazy wacked out owner called all her waitstaff drug addicts and convicts. Next trip in, Im going to make it for dinner & will be back with my thoughts then. 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. 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. I didnt have a chance to try it, but I was told the fish was tasty and fresh. Date Of Creation: 13 December 2023. Then St Francis Hospital closed & the same with West Penn & the economy took a HARD HIT. If you told someone living in Italy they they would laugh so hard you would have to rush them to the emergency room. Those with spam links, offensive language or of an offensive nature will not be published. 40 years ago my parents did not have to deal with the work ethics that I am faced with today. Selected as one of Pittsburgh's 50 finest in 2012. This site particularly caught my eye. 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