Bites Near Us: Segneri's Boasts Rich Sauce, Italian Atmosphere

Coraopolis staple  serves up its hearty Italian dishes in a warm, casual atmosphere. 

The quaint eatery has been in business since 1954 and employs only one cook, the owner himself, Sam Segneri. His parents opened the restaurant decades ago, but not much has changed, including the menu. The restaurant has offered the same weekly specials since it opened. On Mondays, the special is roast beef. On Wednesdays, it's pasta fagioli.

Black-and-white photographs line the restaurant's walls. And as a customer, the place makes you feel like you're part of an extended Italian family: It's relaxed, loud and people at neighboring tables strike up conversations with one another. The friendly staff knows regulars on a first-name basis. And the homemade tomato pasta sauce rivals your Italian grandmother's. 

Appetizers, including bruschetta, polenta and stuffed hot peppers, range in price from $4.95 to $6.25. The wedding soup is $2.25 for a cup or $2.95 for a bowl. Sandwiches, such as the Italian sub, meatball sub, hot sausage sandwich and the chicken parmesan sandwich, range in price from $5.25 to $7.50. The most popular dishes include the spaghetti, chicken parmesan and lasagna, ranging in price from $9.95-$13.95.

As in authentic Italian style, the portions are generous, so go hungry and be prepared to take some leftovers home.

Segneri’s is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday's hours are 4 to 9 p.m. The restaurant is closed on Sundays.