The decor and view was the best with 10 stars. Service, popcorn, breads, cocktails, and pork chop are 5 stars. We weren't impressed with a few other dishes as for the quality level as compared to the cost and therefore I had to drop the overall rating. As a global traveler who has enjoyed cuisines from some of the top restaurants in the world, I can't yet give Altius a rating higher than average. I would encourage the team to reduce the main menu and create a few other dishes like the stellar pork chop with three daily specials to include a poultry/beef, fish and pasta. The deconstructed dessert was ok but misleading based on name and would make sure the team educates consumers so their expectations are clear. read more

I was in Pittsburgh recently with very little knowledge of the city, and I happened across Altius on Yelp. It was an excellent experience! The service is quick and professional, the waitstaff is very knowledgeable and confident, the dining is both intimate and spacious, and the view of downtown Pittsburgh is awesome. I went at night, with clear weather, and I really think that might give one the best views. One feels as if he is floating above a fiery, jeweled, enchanted landscape. The location is convenient to downtown. The dishes were well-conceived, and the wine list is good. read more

We went here for our anniversary dinner and will certainly be back! They started the night off by brining ya dull fall red popcorn. It was kind of a surprising and fun twist at an upscale restaurant. The wine selection was excellent and don't even get me started on the bread! They attentively walked around with a fantastic bread selection. Our entrees were unique and nothing short of delicious, as well as the surprise dessert and champagne they brought us for our anniversary! The view was one of the best in Pittsburgh on top of Mt. Washington looking over the city. Thanks for a wonderful experience. read more

Go there for the view of the city while you eat dinner, if you're into that sort of thing. But if you are there for the food--its okay. Portion sizes are variable. Overpriced for sure. Doubt I will be back. read more

I was here 5 months ago and the food and service were great. Tonight, although we had a nice view, we had a "Marinara Calmari" which was absolutely terrible, the worst calamari I have ever had. It was overcooked and tasteless. The scallops were OK but served cold. The service was quite slow and with not much attention to detail. It was a big disappointment after my excellent experience several months ago. read more

Phenomenal service and good. The crab toast was to die for and they give you a brownie goody bag at the end. Cheese board was nicely prepared and the wine was fantastic. Very expensive but worth it!!! read more

I've been to Altius 3 times now and had a top-notch experience each time. At this latest visit, I had made reservations for a Saturday night at 8:30pm and showed up on the wrong day! I was absolutely mortified when I pulled up my email to confirm the reservation! The hostess was as so kind and understanding. She worked us in and we were seated promptly at 8:30 near the corner window none-the-less. It was a packed house and I'm not sure how she worked her magic, but I was so grateful! As always, the staff and food were unparalleled. We will continue to dine at Altius whenever we want a night to feel special! read more

Perfect evening with my love of my life. Drinks, wine, appetizers, dinner, desert and espresso, all were outstanding. The service was impeccable as was the view. Highly recommended for your special occasion. read more

I honestly don't understand the bad reviews. Everything about our meals was fantastic. My boyfriend and I had the oysters and beef tartare for appetizers and the sea bass and monk fish (special) as our entrees. All of the little extras (popcorn, bread service, and amuse bouche) were great as well. read more

Experience, Food, Atomsphere = all amazing!! Had a fantastic view to start with. Appetizer, dinner and desserts were excellent, very tasty and we would certainly go back again and again!!!! read more

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The atmosphere, the food, and the service was amazing. No complaints here! Best tiramisu I've ever had!!

Fabulous. Pittsburgh has been waiting for a chic restaurant on Mt. Washington. Beautiful atmosphere, great farm to table food, fantastic service. Everything is a la carte, a bit pricy for Pittsburgh, but well worth it. Loved it, Loved it, Loved it. Great evening. read more

The best restaurant in Pittsburgh! Upscale ambiance with great views of the city. The food is excellent. I got the pork chop, which the server recommended. It was the best I've ever had, and the brussels sprouts were amazing too. My fiance had the sea bass, which was also very good (although he was jealous of my meal). Would highly recommend!! read more

Such a wonderful place to celebrate special occassions. The service, food and view are magnificent. This restaurant is unlike any other you'll find in Pittsburgh! read more

Awesome view, food, and service! I've been here only once so far, but I am definitely planning on visiting this place again.

I went for the second time last night & took some friends from out of town. The food was delicious, the view was amazing, & the staff was so accommodating when my reservation at vue 412 went terribly wrong. A fantastic meal! read more

No idea why it has such a good rating. I had the beet terrine, it was horrible. They put goat cheese in a fried ball when it was supposed to add another layer of flavor. It was so much worse than the one I had at Eataly. Eataly's beet terrine (same dish, different name) has a mix of ingredients whose flavors compliment each other, creating a wonderful combination. Here it's just scattered all over the place. It is not a symphony but the noise coming out of the first practice. Then there was the main course. It was just ok. The air conditioning was so strong that my dish went cold when I was still eating it! Then there came the dessert. The chocolate ball was pretty, the cake was very delicious with abundant flavors, it was the only good thing about the food. However, the hot chocolate that is used to melt the ball could use a hotter temperature to create a better melting effect. Plus, the ball didn't bloom like other chocolate ball desserts. The petals simply fell to the plate. The view was spectacular and the waiter was very warm. Still, I am giving it one star because of the horrible food. This is my first time writing a review on yelp because I never cared much to spend 5 mins of my time to write a lengthy review, but this one I have to do it. Stay away from this restaurant if you can! read more

The food, drinks, decor and view were all beautiful. The charcuterie and scallop starters were both delicious, pork chop was easily the best I'd ever had and deserts and drinks exceeded expectations. I will absolutely return ... and hopefully soon! read more

We definitely enjoyed the view from our window table at Altius. After hearing glowing reviews we thought it would be perfect for celebrating our anniversary with several friends. We did enjoy the food we ordered which included the sea bass, the pork chop ,the gnocchi and a special of the day Halibut. All were well prepared although I thought the portion of the sea bass and halibut were rather small. Now for the surprise. We mentioned the anniversary when making the reservation also mentioned it to the hostess that day and it our waiter. We thought perhaps a greeting on a dessert we ordered or at least an acknowledgement would have been nice. Also I guess we happened to get the worst waiter of the staff. He seemed rushed as soon as he came to the table. Seemed slightly annoyed when we asked about certain dishes. Oh well I guess it was the luck of the draw. What should have been a fine dining experience was lacking not in the cuisine but definitely in the service read more

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Amazing dinner with amazing views of the entire city. Service was excellent. Each course of food top notch. Made our 15th anniversary celebration amazing. read more

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Amazing view, amazing food. Everything from the complimentary dill pickle popcorn to the duck steam buns to the local zucchini with hallumi to the rack of lamb were delicious, but obey these four words: Get the Pork Chop. Honestly could not even tell it was pork; it was simply melt in your mouth soft flavorful meat covered in bourbon brown sugar glaze. Overall fantastic meal out with a perfect view of the rivers and city. Recommend going around 7 to get pictures with sunset in the background after dinner at the observation deck right next door. read more

I don't give 5 stars. They are earned. Nathan (our server) treated us like royalty and his recommendations were perfect. The Sea Bass was perfectly seared. I felt the price was very reasonable considering the quality of the food and service. read more

I highly recommend this place. The views are outstanding and the food was wonderful. Service was top-notch as well. We recently went for our anniversary and my wife and I had a perfect evening. She ordered the chicken, I know boring, but it was excellent. At the suggestion of our server, I ordered the pork chop and it was over-the-top. Perfectly cooked, bone-in, and huge! We both had the purple potatoes with smoked Gouda as a side to our dish and it rivaled the protein. Interestingly they opened with homemade popcorn which I had never seen and it was delicious. By the way, bread service was great and they served a tomato pesto that could have been a main course! Outstanding! read more

Five stars for everything! Probably one of the best, if not the best restaurant in Pittsburgh. The food is to die for, and the service is exemplary. Beautiful redo of the old and weird and depressing Georgetown inn. The only downside, is that it is so exceptional, it's hard to get reservations! read more

First time in this restaurant. Beautiful view of the three rivers junction in pittsburgh. Enjoyed my dinner and drink there. Lovely bar tender, Frank, so friendly and nice. Highly recommended specially at nights for the most beautiful view. read more

We started our anniversary celebration at the bar, where the bartenders basically are performing a show while making drinks. I had a Clockwork Orange (I was a fan of the movie). Delicious. Complex. Not too sweet. Then we moved on to dinner. Our server was personable and knowledgeable. After a tasty amuse bouche came exquisite breads (those lavender croissants!) and appetizers, including crab toasts piled with large chunks of sweet crab and a lovely burrata dish. That would have been enough, but then came the entrees: beautiful, brilliantly prepared with complex flavors and delicious sauces and accompaniments. I had the rack of lamb, which had the meatiest, leanest, most tender lamb I've had. My darling spouse had the wild Alaskan halibut; he savored every last bite. Ahhhh! No room for dessert , although we were tempted and I did have a wonderful, strong (but not overwhelming) cappuccino. All in all, an excellent meal and an extraordinary view make this a prime choice for a special night out. read more

This is a first class restaurant joining the ranks of Pittsburgh's finest! The wait staff are friendly, efficient and accommodating. They exhibit superior training. The food is outstanding. I had the amazing rack of lamb, cooked per chef's recommendation, medium rare. My wife had the salmon. Only quibble, restaurant a little noisy. But still that great Mt. Washington view. Next time, got to try some dessert. read more

Wow. We're food snobs who believe that nothing really extraordinary happens outside of New York or Philly. Pittsburgh? Come on. Well shame on us. We just had the most amazing dining experience - from the view to the awesome Purple Rain cocktail to the appetizer, dessert - everything and everyone just blew us away. read more

Excellent experience all around. Very elegant, but not overly stuffy. However, business casual attire is a minimum and a jacket is recommended. Everyone here wants a table by the window, but even if you don't get one (we didn't), don't panic!The view is spectacular from every seat in the house because the place is so small (perhaps intimate would be a better description?). We were even treated to an awesome unexpected fireworks display from PNC Park after a Pirates victory! Aside from the great view everything else here is top notch as well, including the service, the food, the atmosphere... simply everything. From the second we walked in the entire staff made my fiancé (who was celebrating a birthday) and I feel like we were the most important people in the restaurant. We indulge in fine dining several times a year and found the prices to be surprisingly reasonable for what we received. Altius may have just become our new go-to for special occasions, out-of-town guests or when we just feel like a delicious and elegant dining experience. read more

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My husband and I went here for our anniversary. It has a beautiful view of the city. If you go I strongly recommend you make a reservation. It is pricey, but it's great for a special occasion! The waiter we had was amazing and made excellent suggestions. We had pork chop and Brussel sprouts, and it was amazing. We would definitely recommend this restaurant and going back in the future. read more

This was my first dining experience in Pittsburgh and it was great! The duck was delicious. The fat was rendered expertly. The salmon was cooked to perfection and delicious. The steak tartare was very good but not executed well. The quality of the meat was superb but unfortunately not chopped sufficiently leaving large chunks of meat that I had to gnaw through. In addition the steak was not trimmed properly where several of the pieces of meat were still attached to connective tissue. The bottom layer composed of capers and other savory bits was delicious and provided the perfect acid to balance the richness of the meat. Of course the egg yolk on top made this dish a classic. Overall a good experience. I would consider returning when back in Pittsburgh. read more

Outstanding view. Even better Food! Magical service with Gretchen at the helm. Patti the front desk manager provided amazing customer service with phone calls to make sure that I was satisfied. Great value at twice the price. read more

Food was good. Had a reservation, table was 40 minutes late and food took a very long time. Waiters and managers were very condescending. Good food, not the best service. read more

I was not only treated poorly but also unfairly by this restaurant... I was charged more than a comparable restaurant would charge and treated worse than a chain restaurant.. On VALENTINE'S DAY. Not only were they selective with no justification to certain patrons but openly rude.. Staff seems like they pick college age kids with little training.... Even the manager was very condescending with a simper of a smile. I was very patient and tried to be as understanding as I could be but at a certain point it became very aware the staff at this restaurant are just extremely rude. Even if you can brace the poor service the food is marginal; nothing surprised me or even promised a surprise. Very uneventful. Ever felt remorse signing a final check? That's what you'll get here. read more

Very expensive, but very delicious. The portions are pretty big. The food quality is amazing. They also had mini-dessert that they gave us before our meal which I thought would be a sample for a big dessert, but it was a one-off that they specially made for that day. We had the pork chop and sea bass. They were really good. Great place for a date. The majority of the people were well dressed. read more

We were in town for Family Weekend at University of Pittsburgh during our wedding anniversary weekend and made reservations for our 28th anniversary dinner. Altius checked all the boxes for a special occasion restaurant: Food (delicious and elegantly presented), ambience (what a view!), service (attentive but not hovering), and, a pleasant bonus, value (comparable to our favorite restaurant back home in the Washington, DC area but at less than half the price). We thoroughly enjoyed our evening at Altius. read more

My boyfriend surprised me with reservations to Altius for our anniversary. Everyone was so nice and congratulated us for our occasion. The view alone took my breath away. The food was amazing!! I had the pork chop and my boyfriend had the steak and we are still talking about both. I would imagine anything you could order on the menu would be to die for. I can't wait to go back again. read more

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This may be my new favorite restaurant in Pittsburgh...from the friendly valet guys, to the great server (Tom) to the beautiful view....the venue was perfect. The food was second to none as well! We started out with the cheese and meat board (charcuterie? not sure how to spell it ) which was awesome and then after being served a choice of several types of bread we ordered our main courses. Two of us had the fish special, one had the bone in ribeye special, and the last guest chose th lamb. Everyone agreed the food was delicious. Then our server presented the Birthday Girl with a beautiful dessert. Finally, each of us was given a little to go sweet treat. Just a wonderful evening....we will definitely be back! Thank you Altuis for making my friend's birthday so special! read more

What a great venue! Great pairings, interesting offerings and top notch service. We were a party of a dozen with a plan to celebrate a great convention and decided to visit a local restaurant togethr. Chef Jessica put together a great evening for us, the staff were very attentive and the food offerings had a wide variety. We even toasted the brussel sprouts! Wine list was very nice with many good choices and not overly expensive for the expectations of the reataurant. The view of downtown Pittsburgh and all three rivers is unsurpassed. The evening started with day light and as we progressed through the courses and night time came the lights of downtown livened the atmospere. With the attentive staff, very fine wine and excellent food, I had goose goose duck, it was a night to remember. Then as the cherry on the top of the evening, Chef Jessica came out and thanked us for sharing her dream. What an honor and what an asset for Pittsburgh. With a parting gift of a most tasty triple fudge browny we were off, satisfied and happy to have shared at such a nice place. read more

Great food great service had to wait 20 minutes, had an 8:30 got there a little early. Other than that the duck duck was so good, wife had the halibut and that was awesome. Drinks, desert and service were great!! read more