Ava Mae’s Bistro and Pizzeria in Cuddy, PA, offers the kind of Italian dining experience that brings people back again and again. Conveniently located at 4097 Battle Ridge Rd Ste 2, this welcoming neighborhood destination blends the warmth of a casual, cozy atmosphere with the quality and care diners expect from a trusted local restaurant.
With a strong customer rating of 4.60 out of 5 from 132 reviews, it has clearly earned a reputation for dependable service, flavorful food, and a welcoming experience for guests looking for lunch, dinner, or a relaxed solo meal.
This bistro and pizzeria is built around the kind of variety that makes dining easy, enjoyable, and flexible for every customer. Whether you prefer outdoor seating, dine-in service, takeaway, kerbside pickup, or convenient delivery, Ava Mae’s makes it simple to enjoy a satisfying meal in the way that works best for you.
Guests appreciate the fast service and the restaurant’s focus on serving local specialties, along with a menu that includes comfort food, quick bites, small plates, coffee, desserts, and a full selection of alcohol, beer, cocktails, and wine.
With table service, a bar on site, and a reputation for serving lunch and dinner, it offers everything needed for a complete and enjoyable Italian dining experience.
Accessibility and convenience are also a priority, making the restaurant welcoming to a wide range of guests. Features such as wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and toilet help ensure that everyone can dine with comfort and confidence.
The restaurant also accepts reservations and convenient payment methods including credit cards and debit cards, making planning and checkout smooth and stress-free.
Whether you are stopping in for a quick meal, gathering with friends, or enjoying a laid-back evening out, Ava Mae’s Bistro and Pizzeria delivers the comfort, hospitality, and quality that make a local Italian restaurant such a valuable part of the community.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
Kale, Garlic, Olive Oil, Cannellini Beans, and Romano
Marinara, Parmesan, & Garlic Bread
Italina Sausage, Marinara & Provolone
Iceberg/Romaine mix, Tomato, Cucumbers, Red onion, Black olives, Green pepper. and Raddish
Chick peas, Tomato, Cucumber, Onion, Olives & Feta all marinated in homemade Dill Vinaigrette
Crisp Romaine Baked croutons, Parmesan, House-made Caesar dressing
Iceberg/Romaine mix, Tomato, Cucumbers, Red onion, Black olives, Green pepper. and Raddish
Chick peas, Tomato, Cucumber, Onion, Olives & Feta all marinated in homemade Dill Vinaigrette
Crisp Romaine Baked croutons, Parmesan, House-made Caesar dressing
Our House Salad topped with Hard Boiled Egg, Fries, and Grilled Chicken Breast
Iceberg wedge, Bacon, Tomato, Bleu cheese crumbles, Red onion, House Blue Cheese dressing
Wild mushrooms, marsala wine
Marinara, romano, provolone
Lemon, capers, white wine
Fresh Pasta, meat sauce
Fresh pasta wild mushrooms, pancetta, cream sauce
Spaghetti, cherry tomato, EVO, garlic, fresh basil
(7) Cheese Ravioli with our marinara
Penne tomato-basil cream sauce
Homemade dough, whole milk mozzarella, fresh basil, and our zesty tomato sauce. 6 Cuts
Homemade dough, whole milk mozzarella, fresh basil, and our zesty tomato sauce. 12 Cuts
Garlic & Herbs, EVOO, Ricotta, & Fresh Mozzerlla 6 Cuts
Garlic & Herbs, EVOO, Ricotta, & Fresh Mozzerlla 12 Cuts
Shaved beef, Carmelized onion, Provolone, Lettuce, and Tomato
Marinara, romano, provolone
Ham, salami, capicola, provolone, lettuce, tomato, onion, red wine vinegar
Marinara, provolone
(3) Chicken Tenders and French Fries
Large Slice of Carrot Cake, Big enough to Share!
Hear from our valued guests
Every dish I have had has been delicious. They have specials weekly and they are amazing every time. Now let’s talk about the pizza, I could eat their pizza everyday. Truly the best pizza I have ever had and it is clear that someone took a lot of time to perfect their dough recipe. The ingredients for the pizza are top-tier and make a final product that is above and beyond. They have my business for life. Very friendly staff in a very nice restaurant. Highly recommend this restaurant to all of my friends and family.
Great Italian food options. Cozy space & good service.
SO fresh and SO delicious and SO authentic. The food is amazing. Pack your family up and enjoy this special restaurant And byob
Tonight had the Chicken Romano special, hubby had the Fungi pasta. Both EXCELLENT! Our waitress, Kadejrah was the best...friendly, polite, attentive, and knowledgeable. I recommend, and will return again and again. This really is a jewel of a Italian Bistro. OH, and my compliments to the chef's!
Amazing pastas! The funghi and Bolognese is a must! Lasagna was the special today and it was so good. Great options for cocktails. Pizzas are superb, the white pizza is our favorite. Try their stuffed pepper it is so good.
Our first time at Ava Mae’s and certainly not the last! We got there at dinner time and they were very busy. There aren’t a ton of tables, but we were seated right away. We ordered a full tray of pizza - 1/2 cheese and 1/2 with sausage and weren’t sure what to expect but what we got was an incredible pie! This pizza absolutely surprised me with how good it is! It’s super crispy on the bottom in the best way yet has a very soft chew. The sauce and cheese are on point, but the surprise bonus for me was the fresh basil in the sauce. Such a refreshing addition! When we got half with sausage I expected a few chunks of sausage but they really loaded it up. Worth the extra $3. I can’t say enough good about it. I also got a side salad which was good, but the ranch was excellent. Can’t wait to go back!
We love Ava Mae's!! I got a Pittsburgh salad and it’s the BEST salad I’ve ever had!!! We come here every time we go to Pittsburgh and totally recommend it!! This bistro is becoming a staple in the Pittsburgh restaurant scene!
Delicious food! Great service and decent (PA only) bar. The pizza was excellent! Beans and greens, meatballs, and Bolognese were very very good! Salads were nice and fresh. Prices are great!
Ava Mae’s is a great place to stop! The food is consistently delicious, with perfectly cooked pizzas, fresh ingredients, and large portions. The most recent stop I had the chicken cacciatore (on special) it was delicious. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the staff is friendly, attentive, and genuinely happy to have you there. Highly recommend supporting this fantastic local spot—you won’t be disappointed!
Every so often you find a restaurant that makes you go: "Wow! That was unexpected!!!" This is one of those places. Given the location, and that on approach i looks like an office building, we were not sure what to expect but we were completely blown away by the taste of the food and will definitely be frequenting this place in the future! Since this was our first visit, we decided on the stuffed pepper and their six piece pizza for the appetizers. While "only" three peppers came to an order, they were very large and we were happy to share them amongst the four of us. The pizza is a think-crust that they call Roman style, and I've seen referred to as Sicilian elsewhere. It's also baked on a rectangular tray and is cut in squares. The six pieces were large! We could have stopped here and been full! Of course we did not. We tried their Chicken Parmesan and it was one of the best we've had in the Southwest Pittsburgh area. The chicken was perfectly cooked and served crispy while the sauce was very flavorful and the cheese was delightfully melted over it. The same went for he Chicken Marsala which featured a wonderfully deeply flavored sauce and many quartered mushrooms which had been marinating in that sauce for a while, so they absorbed the flavors. The Funghi pasta was excellent as well and the mussels were good! Two of the entrees came with a side of Penne in their marinara sauce which is great, but as noted, way too much food. Oh yeah, there was also garlic bread! Definitely we took food home with us! Nonetheless, we decided to try their Tiramisu and Cannoli. We went this way when the waitress told us they filled the Cannoli to order - a mark of people who know what they're doing. We were not disappointed and both desserts were excellent! They do offer beer and wine, but allow you to bring your own with a $5 corkage fee which is very reasonable. Our waitress was excellent and about the only thing we saw that was not top notch was that all the food we ordered ca
Common questions about Ava Mae's Bistro and Pizzeria
Ava Mae's Bistro and Pizzeria is located at 4097 Battle Ridge Rd Ste 2, Cuddy, PA 15031, United States, Cuddy, PA, United States.
You can reach Ava Mae's Bistro and Pizzeria by calling +1 412-226-8877.
Ava Mae's Bistro and Pizzeria has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 132 customer reviews.
Ava Mae's Bistro and Pizzeria features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Ava Mae's Bistro and Pizzeria features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Kerbside pickup, Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
Ava Mae's Bistro and Pizzeria features the following highlights: Fast service, Serves local specialty.
Ava Mae's Bistro and Pizzeria features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Ava Mae's Bistro and Pizzeria features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Quick bite, Small plates, Wine.
Ava Mae's Bistro and Pizzeria features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Ava Mae's Bistro and Pizzeria features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom.
Ava Mae's Bistro and Pizzeria features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy.
Ava Mae's Bistro and Pizzeria features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Ava Mae's Bistro and Pizzeria features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards.
Ava Mae's Bistro and Pizzeria features the following children: Good for kids, Kids' menu.
Ava Mae's Bistro and Pizzeria features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, On-site parking, Plenty of parking.
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