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A person’s hand holds fresh pasta strands at Pugliano’s Italian Grill Restaurant Pittsburgh PA.

Pugliano’s Italian Grill was founded on the ideals of offering Italian cuisine and Serbian specialties with authenticity and consistency. Gary Pugliano, owner, and founder, attributes his knowledge of old world taste to his heritage. His Italian father and Serbian mother passed down the recipes for the sauces, meatballs, stuffed cabbage, and roasted lamb that are often served at the restaurant.

Early on in his career, Gary gained most of his experience while working in the hospitality industry at national hotel and restaurant chains. He has a degree in hotel management/restaurant hospitality, which has contributed to his achievements in the industry. In addition, Gary has been successful with an independent BBQ and catering business that has received numerous awards at events in the tri-state area.

Pasta salad with cherry tomatoes, feta, and basil at Pugliano’s Italian Grill Restaurant Pittsburgh PA.
A cozy bar at Pugliano’s Italian Grill Restaurant Pittsburgh PA with string lights and TVs.

When Gary owned the Parkway Tavern in Monroeville, he had his 15 minutes of “Andy Warhol-like” fame. Vice President Dan Quayle came into the bar to enjoy the famous banana peppers and even washed them down with an ice-cold draft.

Gary gives credit to the loyal and hardworking employees who have followed him through out his career and helped his business grow. He considers his team at Pugliano’s to be like family. He strives to create an environment where employees and customers can feel right at home.

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Wednesday, July 30th ~ Connor Parente Trio
Saturday, August 2d ~ AC & The Resistors 2-5
Wednesday, August 6th ~ Mike Filosemi 7-10
Saturday, August gth ~ Bill Toms 2-5
Wednesday, August 13th ~ Judi Figel 7-10
Saturday, August 16ih ~ Acoustic Daze 2-5
Sunday, August 17th ~ McKeg / Toms 4-7
Wednesday, August 20th ~ Lenny & Larry 7-10
Saturday, August 23rd ~ 8th Street Rox 2-5
Wednesday, August 27th ~ John Gresh Collective 7-10
Saturday, August 30th ~ River City Blues 2-5

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A plate of creamy risotto with veggies, served at Pugliano’s Italian Grill Restaurant Pittsburgh PA.
A crab cake served at Pugliano’s Italian Grill Restaurant Pittsburgh PA with creamy dipping sauce.
Bacon-wrapped scallops on skewers, served at Pugliano’s Italian Grill Restaurant Pittsburgh PA.
A bottle of red wine and two glasses await at Pugliano’s Italian Grill Restaurant, Pittsburgh PA.
Buffet line at Pugliano’s Italian Grill Restaurant Pittsburgh PA with meats and spring rolls.
Gyro wrapped in pita bread with fries, served fresh at Pugliano’s Italian Grill Pittsburgh PA.
Prime rib and crab leg at Pugliano’s Italian Grill Restaurant Pittsburgh PA, served with au jus.
Sign for Pugliano’s Italian Grill Restaurant Pittsburgh PA advertising live entertainment Wednesday.
Platters of sliced bread, shrimp with lemon, and fresh fruit at Pugliano’s Italian Grill Pittsburgh.
Salad with grilled salmon, avocado, tomatoes, and feta at Pugliano’s Italian Grill Pittsburgh PA.
A pizza with eggs and toppings sits on Pugliano’s Italian Grill Restaurant Pittsburgh PA menu.
A pepperoni pizza on a metal tray, sliced and ready to serve at Pugliano’s Italian Grill.
Several plates of cheesecake slices at Pugliano’s Italian Grill Restaurant Pittsburgh PA.
Chocolate cake with whipped cream at Pugliano’s Italian Grill Restaurant Pittsburgh PA.
Cooked crab legs with lemon and butter at Pugliano’s Italian Grill Restaurant Pittsburgh PA.
Two stuffed chicken breasts with sauce, served at Pugliano’s Italian Grill Restaurant Pittsburgh PA.
Round table at Pugliano’s Italian Grill Restaurant Pittsburgh PA with pink cloth and floral centerpiece.
Yellow napkin fanned out on pink at Pugliano’s Italian Grill Restaurant Pittsburgh PA.
Flower centerpiece with candles in a jeweled box at Pugliano’s Italian Grill Pittsburgh PA.
A dimly lit bar at Pugliano’s Italian Grill Restaurant Pittsburgh PA, lined with bottles and TVs.
A stuffed pastry with gravy and garnish beside a Pugliano’s Italian Grill Restaurant Pittsburgh PA menu.
Chicken breast with mushrooms in brown sauce at Pugliano’s Italian Grill Restaurant Pittsburgh PA.