Bloomfield area of Pittsburgh was not one I explored much when I lived there many years ago. But there was one place I went to there that I had to return to when I returned for a visit. Apteka. This was perfect for my wife, who is vegan. An all vegan Eastern-European eatery. Great weather added to the ambience. Plenty of plants in the background. We had a foursome with my friend and his husband. Apteka offers a service where you place your orders at the bar, and they come bring the food to you when it's ready. We started off with Hungarian fried bread (Langos) and then followed it with Salatka ziemniaczana. Potato salad with greens. Entree we had the pierogis. I mean, we Had to, back in Pittsburgh. Only thing missing was the cookie table but the dessert was great as well. Everything was comforting and filling. Plenty for us two. They had a special collab beer with 2 Frays, a brewery that is really solid. Was just starting off when I was leaving Pittsburgh 5 years ago and now has been pretty popular in Bloomfield. Overall, Apteka offers fine dining, inspired dishes with a vegan twist, and is a must. Reservations are a must as dining is limited to the weekend. read more

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We caught the last weekend of Apteka's annual vegan junk food pop up, Crapteka, this past weekend and it's something I look forward to every year! People line up ahead of time but it moves quickly and they give you a time to come back so you don't have to wait in line the whole time. The inside has a bar area, some smaller tables in the front section, and some larger tables in the back section. They do take Apple Pay. The fries with the fantasy mayo were a must, the burgers were so flavorful, and I dream about their sunflower seed milk shakes. The cocktails were perfectly balanced and delightful and I expected nothing less. Their burnt almond torte is my new favorite in Pittsburgh! read more

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Apteka was such an interesting and enjoyable experience. One of my girlfriends invited me to dinner and I am so glad she did. It is a Central and Eastern European restaurant that serves all vegetarian food, which made it even more fun to try something different. When you first walk in, the ambience immediately stands out. It almost smells like wood burning or pinecones, which sounds random but was actually really cool and added to the whole vibe of the place. Once we sat down, it took us a little while to go through the menu and really understand everything, but after that we went up to the front and ordered multiple plates to share. I honestly think that is the best way to do it here so you can try a variety of dishes. Everything we ordered was really good and it made for such a fun group experience. Our servers were super sweet and kind. They answered all our questions and even took pictures of us so we could have memories from the night, which was really thoughtful. We were seated toward the back near the door and it got a little stuffy, so we asked if we could crack the door for some air. Our waiter was totally understanding and agreed it was warm back there, which we really appreciated. Overall, we had a great time and I definitely plan on coming back. It was a unique dining experience and we already talked about returning together as a group. read more

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This is my first time having this kind of European cuisine and it was definitely a great experience! I have never tried any dishes that were like these and it is crazy that it is all vegan. It is definitely worth trying out and getting a bunch of dishes to share and sample with friends or family. There's also a great indoor and outdoor seating area with great decor. The kitchen works very fast and the food almost came instantly. read more

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On a short visit to Pittsburgh my friend insisted that we come here at least once. Even though there are still so many other restaurants I want to try in the city, I plan to come back every time I find myself in Pittsburgh again. I was so impressed by how delicious everything was (and trust me-- we ordered a lot), even as a non-vegan! The menu changes seasonally and I visited in mid-November, so I'm not sure how many of these items will still be around. We started with the Barszcz Ukrainski ($9)/borscht, which was smoky, savory, and comforting at the same time. Admittedly I haven't had a lot of borscht in my life, but I hope that every bowl I have in the future will be this good. We also got the Smazona Dynia w Ciescie ($11)/battered fried squash. This was a massive portion and the batter was so delicious that I did not miss having meat at all! I loved the nutty, almost bitter flavor that the charred pumpkin seeds added to the dish, and it balanced so nicely with the sweet plum sauce. Even though we had other dishes coming, I couldn't stop snacking on this dish (and probably ate too much). I couldn't come here without getting an order of their pierogi, so we went for the fried Smazone Pierogi ($20). The filling was so delicious and I also loved the slaw that came on the side. The vegan double fat added a lot of creaminess! The final dish we ordered was the Kotlet Selerowy ($22)/celeriac schnitzel. Again, I was super impressed! Every slaw it came with had a separate flavor profile and the celeriac was fried to the perfect crisp. The slaw added a lot of freshness to the overall dish so that it did not feel too heavy even though I was eating a fried dish. We chased the dishes with a pot of their wild tea ($6). I can't remember which one we picked (not the black tea), but honestly it just tasted like green tea to me. It kept us warm since we sat in the outdoor covered patio, but definitely did not stand out to me the way the rest of the dishes did! I hope it's clear that I really enjoyed my experience here. The wait is totally worth it, and I highly recommend anybody to check this place out! read more

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Always a great meal. Unique Eastern European vegan food and bar and wine shop. Always a line before it opens. Everything we have ever try is flavorful. The staff is so helpful and great at answering questions. Split a couple of items. The Burakow, beet salad with some pickled onion and sunflower seed paste was so flavorful. Kluski Lane is a meal of noodles with celeriac, walnuts, and caramelised onions. Always a fun diner. read more

Love a good vegan spot and Apteka did not disappoint! There was a pretty long wait for four of us on a Saturday evening but they take your phone number and text when a table is ready. You order at the counter and then are seated and food is brought out to you. The entire menu is vegan, and they make sodas and drinks in house too! I had a hard time deciding what to order (everything sounded so good and unique). We eventually settled on the borscht, potato pancake, kotlet selerowy, and mushroom dumplings. The borscht and mushroom dumplings were the standouts...I would definitely order those again. The potato pancake was good but I wasn't a fan of the kotlet (a little too fried for my liking). We also tried a few of the house made sodas (pumpkin, black pepper, and poppyseed) as well as the sparkling apple and mint kompot beverage. The black pepper soda was excellent, just the right amount of spice on the back. The apple and mint drink was great too, a nice apple flavor with a hint of mint. The pumpkin soda was good but didn't really taste like pumpkin, and the poppyseed soda tasted a bit like drinking a bagel...not a big fan of that one. All in all a good experience though and I would definitely go back to try more things. Dziękuję, Apteka! read more

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Very good vegan German food.. friendly staff and service. They have an outdoor patio and it's very art deco. Can't wait to go back. read more

We loved adventuring to Apteka! The menu was unique, exquisite, and the taste was unlike anything I've tried before. Staff at the bar was incredibly helpful with explaining each item and giving recommendations. Cocktails were exceptional--particularly the apple one currently on menu. Ambiance is quaint and homey, it's special in that you order at the bar and staff serves you according to a number on your table. Will be back! read more

Apteka - Beet soup - Vegan Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Eastern European vegan cuisine with everything tasting like it was just plucked out of the garden. Lovely takes on classic dishes. For those non-vegans or vegetarians, frequent visits could make you a convert. You've never had salad like this. I'm taking a few friends here and more than once I heard the cocktails were the best they'd ever had, and I have to agree. Arrive early to lineup for one of the most amazing and unique dining experiences Pittsburgh has to offer. read more

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wow, I hate veggies like I will take them out of my food hate veggies and this place was actually so edible. wine is good too. Would come back read more

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Apteka is worth the wait and there's usually a wait because it's that good. Growing up in Eastern Europe, I was intrigued by a vegan Eastern European restaurant, but Apteka nailed it. Walking up on a Saturday in May around 5:15pm, there was a line, but we only waited for 20-25 minutes before snagging a table for three. Here's our experience. 1) Experience: Their system is a little different than other restaurants. Once you get to the front of the line, you'll order at the register. You can either close out right away or start a tab. You're given a table number and escorted to an open table inside or on their back patio. Whenever you want to add to your tab, you go up to the register again. 2) Food: The menu changes and is written on a massive parchment paper as you walk into the restaurant. Everything is vegan and inspired by Eastern European cuisine. Once seated, the food comes out as it's ready. To feed three of us, we ordered the potato and sunflower dumplings in carrot and sunchoke sauces, potato salad, potato dumplings with creamy mushrooms, stuffed cabbage, and chocolate cake. Every single dish was full of flavor and executed well. Dishes we'll crave are the potato salad, dumplings in carrot and sunchoke sauces, and the chocolate cake. The only dish we didn't love was the cabbage roll, but it was still executed well. 3) Drinks: Don't sleep on their wine list. They also have drinks like kompot and housemade sodas with unique flavors like poppyseed and black pepper. 4) Space: It's a simple restaurant with appealing design. The tables are the right size. The bar seating is also recommended. 5) Service: Everyone was helpful and attentive. read more

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What we wish every restaurant would be. Some recipes are actually very close to some of my own creations; specifically, the pickle soup was a spot-on reproduction of my chowder, but this is a legendary establishment with friendly, creative and open people who are genuinely enthusiastic about creative culinary experiences, and you should be too. If you're careful, you can get out of there for less than $50 per person. One side dish tasted exactly like pickled herring in sour cream, but was of course vegan! Also, pro tip, you can usually slide in around 9pm with minimal wait. We did not have reservations; we just lucked out. They invited us to Vinoteko, a chill Thursday Wine Bar experiment (at the same location) they recently started. Don't miss this place, worth every award and they are genuine people. Good cocktails too. Will be back. read more

This place is consistently one of PGH's most highly rated restaurants for a reason. The vegan food is done so well here. You don't see vegan Eastern European food in other places. The salad was so so good. The pierogis are amazing. I appreciate they make them vegan here and they have a few types since I am dairy free. We tried a lot of their dishes and it was all amazing. They really know how to season and cook cabbage. It was really good in the kluskie. The desserts were really interesting too. Definitely worth a try if you're in town and really like vegetable forward meals. There's always a bit of a wait since they're only open on weekends. We got sat outside during a wind storm so it was pretty scary. I would recommend sitting inside. It was rainy and windy the day we went and stuff was blowing around and there were heat lamps and fire under the tent so it seemed pretty dangerous. read more

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Every one of my friend's dishes and I were completely cleared at the end of our meal. Every bite was SO GOOD!! It's been a while since I last ate dinner at Apteka only because I try to avoid the line and crowd. I happened to stop in at a slower moment so my party and I got to order immediately at the counter and seated right after. The presentation of each dish was so creative and they really bring out the best flavors in each of their ingredients. Their wine options are also phenomenal. read more

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Rated on of the top 50 restaurants in the USA by the NY Times. Everything was absolutely amazing. Food was spectacular. My husband's cousin was with us, who moved here from Poland 40 years ago, but he still has family and a business in Poland. He was amazed how good a vegan, polish restaurant could be. Atmosphere was noisy, but beautiful. Service was great. We will be eating here every trip to Pittsburgh. Well done chefs! read more

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We have wanted to visit Apteka for a very long time. Every time we drive by there is a long line. They don't take reservations for parties of two. We got in line about 15 minutes after they opened and put our name on the list. It was an hour and 5 minute wait. They took our phone number and we went for a stroll to Lawrenceville. We got back to Apteka at the perfect time to get our table. They are definitely an upscale vegan restaurant with a full bar and unique alcoholic and n/a drink options. You order at the bar and then sit down with a number. We were seated at the bar. It is amazing how many staff can work together in a small space. They had service down to a science. Our food came out quickly. They have options of small plates and larger portions. I will definitely go again. There were so many items on the menu I would love to try. They have a black pepper soda that is on my list for next time. I am not sure why it took us so long, but i am happy we finally gave it a try. We were very pleased. read more

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What a unique spot! Eastern European vegan menu with seasonal ingredients. Eclectic eastern European wine list, coctails, and local beers. Bar seating as well as indoor and outdoor tables. You are seated and then go up to the bar counter to order. They then bring your drinks and plates to your table. A mix of small and large plates to share. Delicious flavors, friendly service Street parking What we ate: *Fazerowane Papryczi: peppers stuffed with ealnut, onion and bulgar in tomato jus with rye toast *Smazone pierogi: fried pierogi with 2 different fillings (lentil, onion, zucchini and cabbage, potato and majorm Red and green csbbage, carrot sauce *kluski Slaski: Silezian potato dumplings with celeriac, onion, white wine, roast mushroom, mushroom jus, herb de pittsburgh, spring onion *Ciasto z gakerka: layer cake with black raspberry cream, jello on a base cake layer My rating rationale +1 Service +1 Food~Taste/flavor/quality +1 Presentation +1 Atmosphere/vibe +1 Value read more

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Apteka is genuinely a marvel to me, I've been blown away by their food every time I've visited. I've been three times now, one of which was a visit during their famed "Crapteka" event in which they serve vegan takes on fast food and burgers/sandwiches/shakes, and two others during normal dining periods (once in the winter, once in the summer). I'm personally not a vegan, but I love vegetables and unique herbs and seasonal goodness. The Apteka menu is so inventive and so whimsical while still being connected to its traditional Eastern European roots. Everything is so thoughtfully presented and delicious. For the trepidations guests who may be wary of vegan fare, the pierogi entrees (fried or boiled) are a great entry point, and they're also probably some of the best pierogi in the greater Pittsburgh area (homemade and lovingly prepared by their staff on a weekly basis). The wonderfully cozy kluski śląskie (potato dumplings, not to be confused with pierogi) are a menu constant, but they're accompanied by new seasonal ingredients throughout the year. The late summer special of a whole grilled sunflower head is a truly incredible dish, and hard to overhype - so, so good. The house sodas are incredible, I'm partial to the black pepper soda (don't knock it til you try it). I've not had their wine or cocktails, but they have such a creative and lovely bar program, too. I have not had a bad meal from Apteka, and it feels silly to specify any one dish when they evolve their offerings so frequently and smoothly with each new weekly menu. The space is chic and modern with soft touches (dried bouquets of herbs and flowers, green plants hung on the walls, candles at the tables, etc), and the service is efficient and friendly. Be prepared to wait in line! It is so well-worth your time to visit this spot. I just visited for my 3rd time recently, already can't wait return! read more

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The famous vegan place in Pittsburgh never disappoints. It's my fourth/fifth time there and I really enjoyed every single dish. They offer the most unique dishes and everything are made from scratch. I appreciate the most for the way they curate the food combination and bring the natural taste of the ingredients out to us. There are some staples on the menu that don't really change but the seasonal stuff are the gem! The roasted cauliflower with cauliflower puree was very unique and the tomato/cucumber salad was screaming summer to me. Those cabbage wraps were so delicious - the kale and wild rice fillings tasted umami like and the texture was amazing. So are the potato dumplings with mushroom sauces. Love this place and regardless of the long line, I will be back in fall/winter. read more

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Crapteka is such a joy especially in the middle of winter! I really appreciate they did an online ordering system this year ahead of time so that we could get takeout and plan ahead of schedule. The sandwiches were so good. One was like a pulled pork and the other a bbq chicken. read more

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I had been wanting to visit Apteka for so long and it did not disappoint! We were walk ins on a Friday evening, but didn't have to wait long before we were seated at the welcoming bar area. The staff were extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the menu throughout our whole stay. As a vegetarian, I was excited to be able to choose from everything on the menu. My friend and I shared a few plates including the seasonal pierogi and potato dumplings. The dishes were beautiful and I had the chance to try many new ingredients for the first time. I also really enjoyed the slivovitz cocktail which is made with plum cordial & juice and magnolia. It was refreshing and unlike any cocktails I've had before! I will note that the small plates may not be super filling for those used to eating meat-heavy meals, but that's the beauty of it IMO! read more

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This was a good inventive place to try, but I think I'll only have appetite for it once in a while. There were a lot of repetitive flavors, especially when we were trying to dine to accommodate gluten free. We certainly learned a lot of new words on the menu and enjoyed the laid-back, friendly atmosphere. Drinks were yummy but a bit sweet. Loved the fennel ice cream dessert. FYI- it's not a regular service restaurant. You order at the bar and they will bring stuff to you, so prepare in advance what you may interested in! read more

This was an interesting experience. I went here with my boyfriend on a double date, party of 4. We called earlier that week for reservation but no luck. Walk-ins always welcome. We arrived a little before 5:30 and there was already a line out the door. When we got to the host, he said 1 hour and 10 minutes. We walked down the street to a local pub to get a drink. When we returned, the line was much shorter. I had to wait again in a short line to inquire if our table was ready which it was. You order at the bar and then they give you a number to place at your table. Our table ordered the Langos, Kapusniak Pomidorowy (sweet + sour soup), stuffed zucchini, roasted eggplant, drop dumplings, Pierogi z Ziemniakami (traditional boiled pierogies), the N/A beverage Kompot Musujacy, and a walnut coffee cake for dessert. The best things by far were the stuffed zucchini and the langos. I don't recommend the pierogies, I prefer mine sauteed over the boiled so I should have ordered the other ones. It is a smooth running place but actually there seemed to be less people around 7:15-7:30 so it might be better to go there later. It was really hot inside which I also didn't like. They have a covered terrace with fans for part of their restaurant but it was still uncomfortably hot. I was sweating and eating my meal. I will definitely be back to try more things. read more

Apteka - Our table full of food - Vegan Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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My friend and I visited during Crapteka. Let's just say we've been craving it ever since. Petition to make Crapteka more than once a year! Amazing service and well worth the wait. I'm sure the standard menu is just as fantastic. read more

Incredible in all ways, love the atmosphere, excellent service, and wow-wow-wow to the food. We ordered several dishes to share family-style. The beet salad was my favorite, others loved the potato pancake. The mushroom gnocchi was out of this word excellent. A must go!!! read more

I'm kind of in love with Apteka. Something about looking at their menu excites me. It reads like any other high-end scratch-based menu, a little confusing pepper in some questionable words. However, the big difference is no matter what I order I know I don't have to worry about the inclusion of animal products. I always get excited because they are one of very few restaurants in the burgh that I can do this since they host an all-vegan menu. As stated, we have very few exclusively vegan restaurants in Pittsburgh. Worse yet we have a very limited number of restaurants that even have vegan options, outside of salads and fried appetizers which are subpar options at best. We have been here three times. All different experiences. Our first time we were not prepared for the wait time. We went around 5:30pm on a Saturday (only open Saturdays and Sundays). The wait was roughly an hour. The ordering arrangement is different. All counter ordering, followed with a number on a silver prong. The second time we ate here we were lucky enough to find room at their small bar and had our meals there. This last time we went much later on a Saturday evening, around 8pm, and the wait was about an hour and 20 minutes. Now I have ordered the following: small plates, Zupa Grochowa, Zakasji, and the Placki Ziemniaczane. Each one was delicious, but the Placki Ziemniaczane was fried a touch too dark. Flavors were all complimentary and I would order each again, hopefully a little lighter fry on the pancakes next time. Large Plates: I have ordered two different dumpling dishes both were fabulous! This last visit the Kluski Slakie was a touch on the salty side. The first two times ordered were very good. This past visit I also ordered the Kotlet Selerowy, and it was so very good. The sides complimented the celeriac schnitzel perfectly. The first two times we visited the food was 10/10, this past visit just missed the mark with a few upsets, and I am chucking up to an overly busy night. I am considering take out next time due to the unpredictably long waits with no options for reservations for smaller parties. Apteka, the hype is real. You absolutely do not need to be a vegan to enjoy their dishes you just need an open mind and some patience, as you may be waiting a while to eat. read more

Wonderful service, great atmosphere, amazing food! I loved everything about this place. I will definitely be visiting again. read more

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Amazing drinks. The food was awful. The amount of dill and other spices to compensate for the lack of butter and meat was sad. It also tasted under-salted, which shouldn't be an issue for vegans. read more

APTEKA is a vegan Eastern European restaurant, and we enjoyed the black pepper soda, borscht, and boiled pierogis. There is a bit of a wait (we went around 8 pm on a Saturday and waited an hour for a table for two), but so worth it. The service was helpful and willing to give recommendations and explain items on the menu, which was perfect because it was my first time having Eastern European food at a restaurant. The vibes are nice for a date night! If you have a party of 4+, I would recommend making a reservation. Their menu was so fun and creative, and I will be back. read more

Apteka - Kartofle Z Jogurtem Migdalowym - Vegan Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Food is definitely delicious and it's a very novel idea that everything is vegan. Does not mean it's low fat. As has been mentioned, it's an Eastern European theme to the menu. Would return. The ambience is quite nice in the back corner table that we had. Otherwise, too "lively" (loud) as the tables go closer to the front. read more

Absolutely worth the drive and wait in line. We had to get three of their main plates and their pierogis are something I would dream about. Make sure to get their steamed, not fried ones because those are so much better. Make sure to know that there is not really a place to wait in line so you have to be up to sit in your car or walk around. We had to inquire because we noticed people behind us were sat before us and had the same size party as us. read more

Apteka was definitely worth all the hype. This place blew up ever since they were on some New York Times' top 50 list last year, and at one point the lines were insane to get a table here. For having such a high customer volume, their staff executed everything smoothly. Didn't feel like there was a long food wait and they also handed out menus to us before the restaurant opened. The ambiance was amazing. It's like eating in a work of art. Think airy garden vibes with a refined look. It gives me the same vibes as the hipster/nature-y Michelin places in Europe. Food was beautiful and I never thought I'd like vegan food. I've actually hated most vegan food I've had, up until Apteka. Their menu is simple, yet creative. They also change it up often, so I anticipate coming back. Furthermore, because it is plant based, everything is so cheap! Great value for the price. Probably the best fine dining experience for the cheapest price you will ever get. read more

Apteka - Vegan Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Food was delicious. Arrive early (15 minutes) to ensure you get a seat. Fancy drink menu also! read more

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I went here for an Easter dinner with some friends and had a great experience. We weren't sure what to expect with vegan Polish food, but we all enjoyed the dishes and ambiance. We also tried the sparkling floral tea and poppyseed soda. They did a great job with the flavors and balance of each dish & drink! read more

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Be me. Be in Pittsburgh for a little vacay. Decide to visit an Eastern European spot. Reap Reward. I found myself in Pittsburgh for Anthrocon, a Pirates game, and a Riverhounds game. I brought my partner who was not hungry and I was starving because I spent all day wearing a giant carpet. We roll up in the Uber and they ask if this is the right place, and I play it cool, and say "totally". It is the right place. I love the cemetery as a neighbor. The outside is pretty unassuming. I checked in at the host station and was told it would be about a 40 min wait. It was worth it. You order at the bar and get a number and shown to your table or seat. The menu is on some nice paper or it's written on the wall. I would recommend going earlier in the evening. They were out of a few things by the time I got there. The restaurant is pretty minimalist and has a lot o earth tones and I like that. There's an inside and outside area and a small bar. Buy yourself a beer, have a shot of vodka, have some kompot, or listen to a drink suggestion. They were all an amazing way to start our experience. I got the pickle plate and it was incredible. I cannot explain to you how flavorful the pickled mushrooms were, or how good the carrot paté was on the homemade bread. The salad was expertly dressed and was really well balanced. The pierogi pair were amazing with the horseradish whip on top. I had to make a whole new paragraph for you to understand how good the noodles with strawberry puree were. I have never seen/heard/had something like this before. This was life changing. Truly. Every once in a while I'm moved by a dish and impressed that it sparks my passion for food once again and I feel creative again. This meal was so good and I didn't even really notice that it was vegan. It was so good I called my grandmother the next day and had to tell her about it. Please come here. Please experience everything they have to offer. read more

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The most exceptional experience with my friend and the most exquisite cuisine we enjoyed at the popular restaurant. We had kanapka (we love the delicious topping but the bread is too hard), Ikra z bulka (the vegetable dip is amazing and the bread is soft with crunchy crust), smazone pierogies (the most special and tasty pierogies I have ever had with with various veggies inside, the carrot sauce makes it the perfect item on the menu), pierogies z ziemniakami (traditional and authentic boiled pierogies), and kluski slaskie (the mushroom topping is great but the dumplings are not my favorite). In a nutshell, it deserves to spend some time waiting and enjoying the unique dinner on a relaxing Sunday evening. read more

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Didn't really understand the hype. Service and staff was the highlight. They were lovely and really nice. But prices for the location pretty high 15-18 a dish. Hour long wait for a party of 1.... Got there 4:50pm on a Saturday and the line was huge. Most ppl came around 4:30pm. But they had an outside and inside and ended up sitting most of the people who came around 4:50pm. The larger parties actually got sat first, and they told me itd take an hour, while the people behind me in line got seated After they open at 5pm you can put your number down and they'll call you. I just went back after an hour though since they didnt call me and got sat down pretty soon after Felt the food wasn't super flavorful for vegan food. and the textures were generally all one dimensional. Got the pierogi, salad, and kluski. kluski was my favorite because it was more flavorful and had more interesting flavors. The salad tasted like a pretty regular salad only drenched in salad dressing and wet. there are 2 types of pierogis and this is prob a dish i wouldve skipped. It's an ok meal. Don't particularly see it as something to go out of your way for or wait awhile for read more

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All I can say is the quantity of the food can be matched by the quality. My ignorant self was very skeptical of the whole 100% vegan concept but I've never been so glad to be wrong. Me and some friends sat outside, ordered almost everything on the menu, got some bottles and had one of the best meals I've had in Pittsburgh. The staff was really nice and patient when explaining the meals as well. I also appreciated the ambiance of being able to sit outside in nice weather and eat vegan food with friends. It felt very earthy chic. I would definitely go back read more

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Love this place a lot! We've been trying many Polish / Russian / Ukrainian restaurants in US and Canada, and Apteka is among the best ones. The portions are really huge so we often order one main plate for each + pickles. The waitlist is often incredibly long if you go there at 7 or later, so we often go to the pace right after the open to sign up for the waitlist, and they typically contact us at around 6-6:30 so if you can kill time somewhere it's not that bad. read more

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