Thanks to the clever marketing powers of Groupon, we began this blustery Saturday morning with a 20 minute drive from Pittsburgh along the Allegheny river to the quaint borough of Oakmont. There we found our Saturday Breakfast destination of Café Vita, right in the heart of an adorable business district. One of several little shops along Allegheny River Blvd, Café Vita is as cute as can be, and even on a Saturday morning had a very romantic atmosphere.
The Groupon we purchased is strictly for dinner, so our breakfast escapade was really just an added bonus, since we're always looking for someplace different on the weekends. There was only one other table filled while we were there at 10am, so we were able to enjoy excellent service in an intimate setting, with classical music playing in the background and a mural of a little street corner in Venice. Very nice.
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menu is definitely a welcome change from the normal diner fare we so often experience. I chose the Apple and Brie omelette served with Breadworks Tuscan toast, and husband picked the frittata which was sauteed with veggies, mozzarella & pesto. And a pancake on the side.
For my part, the food was not as amazing as I expected it to be. It wasn't presented particularly beautifully, and lacked a bit of flavor (with the exception of the Breadworks bread which was absolutely fantabulous). Maybe different menu items would have made me think differently(?) But the overall atmosphere of the restaurant completely made up for any culinary shortcomings.
Their website bills it as "Oakmont's Rustic Italian Cafe" and I would definitely agree it has just that feel about it. Overall, I am really looking forward to coming back to Café Vita for our Groupon dinner - maybe even for husband's birthday next month!
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