Carnegie just got itself a two-for-one from the same pizza power player. Lucatino, a new Italian taverna from the owner of local pizza chain Slice on Broadway, quietly opened this week on East Main Street, sliding in right next door to the long-running Slice on Broadway shop. Instead of quick slices and takeout boxes, the newcomer leans into focaccia-heavy small plates, tonda romana pies and pastas, giving the block both a grab-and-go slice joint and a sit-down Italian dining room.
Early service has centered on shareable dishes and an easygoing wine list, positioning Lucatino as the place where you slow down after grabbing your last on-the-run slice a few doors over.
As reported by the Pittsburgh Business Times, Lucatino is the latest concept from Slice on Broadway owner Rico Lunardi and is now open in Carnegie. The Business Journals' coverage notes that the taverna is meant to complement, not copy, the Slice on Broadway footprint by offering a different, sit-down experience.
Menu and hours
Patch reports that the menu leans hard on bread. Diners will find focaccia flights, small plates, salads, tonda romana pizzas, focaccia sandwiches and pastas on offer. The hours run Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 9 p.m.
The emphasis on bread-driven dishes and Roman-style pies separates Lucatino from the quick-service model that powers Lunardi's pizzerias. According to Patch, the name itself is a family affair, honoring Lunardi's sons, Luca and Santino, and grew out of experimenting with focaccia and dough variations in his existing kitchens.
From slices to a taverna
The Carnegie outpost of Slice on Broadway at 108 E. Main Street has been a steady anchor on the block for years. Opening Lucatino right next door lets Lunardi tap into that built-in foot traffic and give regulars a second option when they want more than a paper plate and a soda.
The brand's dough cred is not just local hype. CBS Pittsburgh reported that a Slice on Broadway baker took home the World's Best Cheese Slice title at the 2025 International Pizza Expo, a win that puts some extra weight behind Lucatino's focus on careful dough work and baking technique.
What it means for Carnegie
Carnegie has been quietly stacking up small wins on Main Street, with local development efforts and a run of new storefronts turning the borough into a test bed for fresh restaurant ideas. NHM Magazine flagged Lucatino as one of the latest additions to the evolving lineup.
With a celebrated pizza shop and a sit-down taverna operating side by side, East Main Street gets a better shot at stretching evening foot traffic and giving people a reason to linger a little longer. For residents, the new spot doubles as both a continuation of familiar local flavor and a small but visible sign of downtown's ongoing reinvention.
Lucatino is now open and running regular hours. Readers can find more details on the opening in the Pittsburgh Business Times coverage, along with additional menu previews on Patch. Expect Lucatino to lean on Slice on Broadway's well-tested dough expertise while carving out its own lane as Carnegie's new Italian taverna.
