Apteka is one of my favorite restaurants, period. One of my biggest gripes about eating out is that everything is always so unhealthy and expensive. This isn't the case at Apteka, where everything is homemade and plant based. Despite the love and care that is put into each dish, the prices remain low (your entire meal will be less than the cost of a single steak at a traditional restaurant). The ambiance is a bit chaotic, so I recommend outdoor seating if possible. They don't take reservations, so you will have to wait unless you show up well in advance of opening. All of this is worth it! Everything is good here, but the ice cream we had on our last visit was exceptional. I was so full, but I would have eaten a second scoop. If ice cream is on the menu, get it. They use a dense cashew cream, which is imo the best base for vegan ice cream. I wish they would open up in DC, but this is the type of place that can only exist somewhere like Pittsburgh. If you are in the area, run there! read more

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I went on a Thursday to the wine bar version of this restaurant (vinoteka) and got exactly what I expected. Excellent Polish food on the limited menuand an excellent matching wine list, thoroughly modern. It feels sleek and casual, with a professional and knowledgeable crew. Seating is chaotic since there aren't any reservations and you sit wherever there is space. I had fried pierogis and a cold beet soup. Packed with flavor and excellent on a warm summer night. The wine went so well with the food; I think it was all Eastern European wines, since what grows together goes together. read more

Apteka - Pierogi - Vegan Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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We got lucky on a rainy day as walk ins (2). You can only make reservations for groups of 4 or more in advanced. Staff are all so nice and very helpful in explaining everything if it's your first time there. You order first, then sit at your table (you can keep an open tab to order more food or drinks when you want), and they'll give you your table number. Food comes out pretty quickly and they're attentive in removing empty plate plates just as fast. Quite tasty! As meat eaters, we really appreciated this vegan twist! The pierogi's are an excellent choice for perhaps the less adventurous- yet does not disappoint! The stuffed cabbage was really yummy! And we enjoyed our appetizer- cucumber and radish salad with rye. It made me like radishes again! Simple and fresh ingredients, make for a tasty dinner. Can't wait to come back! read more

Extensive menus. Beautiful plates. Great service. Delicious There was an hour wait. It's a little noisy for an old fart like me but it's a cool vibe for the young kids. No parking. Still. One of the best restaurants I have been and I will totally come back again. read more

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An amazing restaurant. We went at 8 on Friday and had a 20 minute wait for two people. You order at the counter and then the food is brought to your table. This was incredible polish food and all vegan. Ambiance was cozy moody yet light. read more

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Innovative and delicious vegan food. The fried pierogies and spaetzle were my favorite, but the schnitzel was also very good. The bean soup was also good. I thought the potato dumplings were okay--the dumplings didn't really absorb the sauce and just tasted kinda like bland mochi or gnocchi. The desserts (carrot tart and rye cake) were not that good--I recognize that it's probably quite difficult to make those desserts without butter or milk. I also got the gin cocktail, which was fantastic--the puree really made it delicious. We had a reservation for Saturday 6 PM but the restaurant was accommodating when we called day of to push it back 30 minutes. Interesting format where they seat you, but you have to go up to the bar to order and "close out" your tab, but we didn't mind and were able to order quickly. The food also came out really quick. There's a cute outdoor space/garden in the back too, with some candles. read more

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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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I haven't been to an all vegan restaurant in a very long time, so this was a super cool place to be. Fantastic vibe in there as well, cool lighting (although something from up above kept falling). It's a highly acclaimed place for a reason. I got to try their beet soup (borscht), tea, potato pancake, and rice pudding dessert. The menu changes decently consistently I believe, and I did visit a little while ago, for notice. The food was very tasty. Huge potato pancake that was cooked perfectly with a nice topping of what I can only describe as vegan sour cream and some sort of very flavorful vegetables. I quite liked it, surprisingly tasty and creamy topping. Now the borscht, which I tend to be picky with, was just okay. The number one detractor for the borscht was the salt level. The food is just far, far too salty (the pancake was pretty salty too). Other than that, quite good. Love the side of rye. The dessert was very good. Surprisingly light. Came with a little caramelized baked fruit on top (apple/pear, something like that). Rice was reasonably creamy and very flavorful. So good! All in all, a nice spot for a nice dinner. Especially great for vegans. However, the food did taste too salty for my liking. 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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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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Apteka is one of the more unique restaurants in Pittsburgh because everything is vegan and made with uncommon ingredients. The cuisine is eastern European and they source a lot of their ingredients locally/regionally. You order upon walking in and get seated afterwards. Such a great vibe when you walk in and it's definitely a place you need to lineup for in advance or make a reservation. I've never had the same thing twice (except for Crapteka!) because they rotate their menu so often and have such unique offerings. Probably my favorite time of the year is when they have flowers in stock to make a variety of fun dishes, like sunflower, ice cream, or grilled sunflower head. Their most popular dishes include their pierogies, which they are very well known for. All of their salads are incredible and the flavors are just unreal. They have amazing cocktails, and nonalcoholic drinks made in house. Also a super family friendly restaurant which I love and they have an outdoor space in the warmer months that is just gorgeous and blooming with flowers in the spring/summer. read more

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I visited Apteka on a busy Friday evening around 8pm with 3 others and was almost immediately seated without a wait! They have an interesting way of ordering where you order your dishes before sitting down at the table so come prepared with what you want to eat. Since most of their dishes are meant to be eaten family style, they recommend that you order a couple dishes to share. We ordered the fried pierogis, Faszerowane Pomidory, sour pickle soup, and the Ikra i Lepinja. For dessert, we got the Szarlotka. I rate fried pierogis a 4.5/5 because they were really good but definitely not better than other pierogis I have tried. The tomato dish and the soup were 4.8/5. The bread paired so well the creamy tomato and the soup was just incredibly hearty. I would definitely reorder these items! The eggplant dish was also really yummy so I rate it a 4.7/5 but I don't think I would reorder it. Finally their dessert was a 4/5 for me! For some reason the texture of the meringue was just a little off for me. Overall, the food was good and just super warm and comforting. I imagine their food would tasty even better in the winter time with the snow! One thing I would recommend is to sit inside the restaurant and not outside. Outside there is hardly any lighting to the point that we were using our phones as flashlights to see the meals in front of us. However all in all, I think everyone should try Apteka, they put a lot of love in their food! 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

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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We had an amazing meal at Apteka, in celebration of Mother's Day. The food is worth 5 stars but the unnecessarily long wait gets 4 stars. I don't see why one of the many online check in or reservation systems couldn't be used. Our wait totaled 2.5 hours. That said, the food is pretty amazing. We were seated outdoors in a candlelight tent which was pretty cool. Staff were friendly and the food came quickly. I'd go back but only if I can lineup before everyone else ;) 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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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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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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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

Food was super tasty, but that's about the only good thing about this restaurant. You order at the bar, get a number, and your food comes out to your table. This resulted in a chaotic atmosphere at the two places where you could order food and constantly having to get up from your table every time you needed something. The staff essentially became food runners and they were not very pleasant. We were told that we could not have an appetizer followed by our main course as "food comes out as it's ready." With the bar being backed up, this meant we received some apparently pre-made food even before our drinks arrived. Again, it felt chaotic. The final proverbial "straw" was that they sat strangers right next to us at the same table which was extremely awkward and uncomfortable. All in all, it was hands-down one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. :( read more

Absolutely delicious! Every dish we had was so savory and perfectly flavored. The service was wonderful and very attentive to our requests. If you're able do ask to be seated in the garden. It is a cozy, intimate area perfect for the food you are about to experience. 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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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

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

Apteka - Vegan Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Food and drinks were great and we really enjoyed the outdoor seating. The poppyseed soda is my new favorite thing! Only negative is that the process of ordering and being seated is a bit confusing and even overwhelming when it gets crowded. Although the lovely host up front handled and explained everything well, I still got the vibe that things were kind of chaotic. They had to restructure the line to order and direct guests to tables after they ordered, and I think they'd benefit from either two people in that position or two folks at the register. I realize that for a small restaurant they may not want wait staff walking around, but a bit of organization would really improve the whole experience and take Apteka up to an undeniable five star joint! read more

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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I CAN'T PUT ZERO STARS ON THIS REVIEW SO I AM FORCED TO GIVE ONE WHICH IS GENEROUS!!! This place is ABYSMAL!!! IT IS SO OVERPRICED and SO OVERRATED!!!!!! The food isn't even that good as well. Another thing that made my experience bad was that the music plays SO LOUD!! I could barely hear myself talk. One more horrible thing is that one of the servers was SO RUDE!! My eight year old kid has been building confidence by asking different restaurants if they have kids menus, when my child asked at this restaurant, the server just said "No. We do not have anything as childish as kids menus." I guess I should have expected that they would not have kids menus, but the way the server said it was so rude that my kid did not talk for the entire meal. We were a family of four and ordered two entrees and two appetizers and our meal worked out expensive. Overall very BAD! DO NOT RECOMMEND TO ANYONE! 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

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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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

Apteka - Main seating area - Vegan Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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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

Apteka - Vegan Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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

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