Great service, everyone was very kind when trying to make a decision. Wasn't sure what half the menu said but my table ordered a bunch of items to try. Still don't really know what I ate but it was all amazing including the cocktails. read more

The waiting experience is TERRIBLE, only visit if you have a lot of time to waste. Arrived at 5pm, waited for 40 mins before a staff attended to us, and told us to leave our phone number as there is another 45-60 minutes of wait. read more

I love the atmosphere of Apteka, it's very open and minimal. The menu selection is a bit confusing for a first timer, but the girl at the front was extremely helpful with letting us know exactly what we were ordering (thankfully) You order at the counter, and food is brought out at the same time. I can't really rate the service because no one really interacted with except for the food runner. The food was very, very good! read more

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Delicious vegan food in Pittsburgh! Amazing wine selection. Helpful staff and beautiful restaurant.

It's pretty difficult to say something about Apteka that hasn't already been said by countless others, including the New York Times. So I will just say that as an avowed carnivore, I was not just pleased with this restaurant: I was absolutely blown away. I am a diner of a certain age and standing in line to order is not always my favorite thing to do but Apteka is absolutely worth it. The flavors were so unbelievably punchy, the food was all so fresh and delicious, and the level of enjoyment that I had was completely completely unexpected. I highly recommend a pierogi and the salad, but the absolute highlight this meal was the celeriac schnitzel. Sitting on their patio and candlelight made the whole experience even more sublime. read more

Second visit to Apketa, now running a junk-food inspired vegan menu under the whimsical alias "Crapteka" (mid-January 2025 visit). Arrived at 4:15 on Saturday in mid-January and was able to get in for the first seating at 5:00. Indoor seating was the way to go on this cold winter evening; it's a comfy, warm, simply beautiful space. No pretense here. The Klasyk burger was incredible as were the peanut oil fried french fries (a touch over salted). The sunflower seed milk-based milkshakes are unbelievable (I had pistachio), but I advise sharing it and the fries with your dining buddy. It's a lot of food and don't assume vegan means "light." Crapteka sticks to your ribs. If you must, you can order take out and they'll take care of you. If you're dining in, be ready to place your order as you walk in, so you don't keep your fellow diners waiting through your lack of decisiveness. (It's hard to go wrong here, people. Go for it.) Take the number to your table; close out your tab on the way out and don't forget the tips are shared! Thanks for the lovely evening. read more

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You can't go wrong here. I've been here twice and found the food to be solid. It's Pittsburgh, so there are pierogi. The mushroom is my favorite of the two options (other is cabbage and potato). There is use of dill, so keep that in mind. It comes with a bit of cucumber and beets. My go to is the boczniaki z kapusta because I love mushrooms. I've had it before, but on this occasion the rye was burnt on one side. Bummer. The oyster mushrooms were good and quite filling. Hubs got the special sandwich and ate every last bite. The line to order is the bottleneck. There is one person taking orders because it's an order and sit spot. Not a problem, but the menu on the wall is difficult to read since it's vertical and you might not be able to read the bottom. Menus are also on the counter, not so helpful to those in the back of the line. Overall, cute place, with fun vibe. There is a full bar, so that's a bonus. I'm very much a can do without meat kind of person whereas hubs doesn't get that. He suggested we go here. That's how legit it is. read more

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Very busy, make sure you have time to wait for your table because they are packed. Food is great and fast. read more

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I was honestly shocked at all the 5 star reviews for Apteka after experiencing it myself and I honestly teetered between a 3 and a 4 star. My husband and I both left thinking the whole experience was just... weird. He had put in a reservation for our one year wedding anniversary. It was a Sunday night, later in the night - I think 8. A lot of the experiences we've been having lately aren't mainly about the food, but by the staff. This was no exception. We walked in the door to a line at the host stand, and a busy restaurant. Once it was our turn my husband was cutoff before he could even speak and the host asked "There's an hour wait for walk-ins". He stated that we had a reservation and were just there to check in. She told us it would be a few minutes and to wait in the lobby or outside. I'm not really sure why they wouldn't say hello or even ask us if we have a reservation first but... anyways. The hostess who sat us told us to go to the bar to order food and that we don't have a server. We went up to the side of the bar closest to the door since there was no line, were waiting to get served, and the hostess told us to go to the other side of the bar to order. I'm not sure why, both sides were open. The bartender seemed in a rush to take our order and when we asked for recommendations he didn't really seem like he cared to offer many. He did give a few after we told him we would be sharing multiple, but it wasn't insanely helpful. As we sat back down at our table, a man and woman next to us made a comment about how weird the restaurant and staff were. We laughed and shrugged it off. Once we did get our food everything felt VERY rushed. At one point the same hostess took a plate off our table that we had JUST finished grabbing a bite from, like she was watching and waiting for us to be done. Honestly, the food was good, but the main thing that stood out were the pierogis, which you can get pretty much anywhere in the city. Pros: -Fresh, fresh food. In house ferments. Everything is pretty much made from scratch, and it shows! -A lot of the dishes you can hardly even tell are vegan. Definitely elevated vegan food that's hard to find. -Cool atmosphere. Definitely a little hipster, but the atmosphere was cozy and welcoming. Cons: -A lot of the food can end up tasting the same. I do think this is the same for a lot of food inspired by that region but nonetheless. -The staff. What in the world... I have been seeing this so much in restaurants lately. I get it. People are rushed, people get frustrated. But starting off by a simple hello to a customer versus a negative statement goes. -Experience. My husband had told them it was our anniversary in his reservation, mentioned it to the bartender, and no one said anything. Now - I'm not saying we need a pat on the back or a free meal, but in the past almost every restaurant would ask if we wanted to split a desert or cocktail or something like that for the occasion. They didn't mention a thing. I don't know if that's a CON per se, but for a restaurant that has so many 5 stars. Overall: I guess we just expected more. Maybe they just had an off night, but would I go back? Meh. Probably if friends asked, but I wouldn't go out of my way to do so. Which, to be honest, the location is out of the way for us. Would I love to learn from the chef about their ferments and processes? Absolutely yes. read more

Great food ever for those that are not vegan! Drinks you do need to go up to the bar for.

Service was more like a fast food restaurant. Our food was ordinary at best and the pierogies were hard and deep fried. So different from good homemade ones.There was NO ambiance! It felt like a cafeteria. read more

Delicious and unique. A great mix of comfort food and high cuisine. I love how lively the restaurant feels while the low lighting and small tables make the atmosphere cozy. Great guidance on menu selections from the waitstaff. read more

Black pepper soda! Black pepper soda!! Ok, this place is maybe not for everyone, but I was really into the creative, seasonal dishes. I had the eggplant dip and the celeriac cutlet. The bread and pickles stood out, as well as the crispiness of the cutlet and the balance of the horseradish sauce. The format was a little unique but the employees were friendly and helpful. read more

Wow this food is amazing! You walk in and look at the menu on a board with a bunch of polish words and wonder what in the world you are ordering. But don't worry everything is just so good, even for non-vegans. Definitely some of the most memorable food I've had, with so many fun spices and sauces. Went with a party of five, a few of whom typically like meat, and we all loved the food. We got a bunch of different plates and shared everything. Pictures below include pierogis (seven of them, a few with a delicious smoked mushroom filling), potato pancake (smaller appetizer, nice and dense texture), burnt carrot salad (the burnt carrot looks like char on the outside of the bowl but tastes like flavorful hummus), special sandwich (veggie pate which had lots of beet in it), and potato dumplings in a Lima bean purée (with big cooked leafy greens). I wish I could have taken pictures of our other dishes because everything looked so unique and tasty. Service was quick and no frills--they basically just bring your food and let you eat. You order at a counter bar style. One thing to note is that when it's crowded the line tends to go out the door. Also, the front room is nice and air conditioned but the back seating area is much warmer and humid in the summer. So try to get there early and get a seat in the front. read more

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One of the best meals that I've had in Pittsburgh in a long time (and I'm not vegan). Mercy does this place nail flavor with cozy polish favorites in a vegan style. Went with a groups abs we ordered every large plate to share as well as a seasonal salad, which was excellent. My favorite plates were the snitzel (sp) as well as the buckwheat dish. The sauces were rich in flavor and so yummy. I'm dreaming of my return! The service set up is odd - order at a counter and given a number but the food flow was quick and consistent. read more

This restaurant does not need my good review, they made the list of 50 best restaurants in the US from the New York Times in 2022, if that holds any weight for you. I went to Apteka for the first time last year. Our friend tried to make reservations and they were all booked for that weekend. We decided to risk it and wait on standby for a table. I ordered the pickle soup first. I lifted the spoon to my lips. Everything went white. I couldn't hear what anyone was saying. Everything was in slow motion. I saw God. All I wanted was for everyone to STOP TALKING, because I any other stimuli was distracting me from fully experiencing this soup. This is the soup that can achieve world peace and remove all suffering from humanity. I had pierogis for my main course. Every ingredient was perfectly balanced, each element perfectly complementing the others. I heard a rumor the owners are pretty hardcore when sourcing their produce during the week to prepare for their weekend only operational hours. I would imagine they get their staples in an enchanted forest in an alternate dimension with a fairy that leads them to the best cabbage heads, dill sprigs, and teeny tiny potatoes. That fairy rides on a truffle sniffing pig with a golden coat. I don't know how its possible to cook food this good. It really is magical. read more

I don't spend a lot of time at vegetarian restaurants. The ones that have garnered repeat visits basically only include two now defunct places in Brooklyn, and the kosher/vegetarian/Chinese joint where my centenarian grandmother hosts her birthday banquets. This place is none of those. I know that because it's in Pittsburgh, and because my grandmother wasn't here when I walked in. So that's a lengthy and useless description of what Apteka is not. Sorry. What Apteka actually is: A Polish vegan place that doesn't cater to your inability to pronounce Polish vegan food. For instance, you should probably order the seler z jablkiem i ziemniakami i chrzanem. A Polish vegan place that serves interesting and tasty food. Pierogies (what I said above), salatkas (salads), and anything else you might get will be high quality. I did personally think the potato pancakes were underseasoned and too dense, but no one is perfect. A Polish vegan place with excellent and interesting cocktails. There was grass in my drink, and I liked it. Not the kind of grass that your parents were into in the 60s but subsequently and hypocritically got mad about when they found it in your car. The grass that you find everywhere. And I liked it. And the other cocktails I had. And my meal, and the service, and the vibe. So I'm adding this to the short list of vegetarian places that garner repeat visits. Good work, Apteka. read more

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Without a doubt, Apteka is the best meal that we've had in the Burgh all week. That's not to say that it was flawless (hell no), but it proves that this city does have an innovative and nuanced culinary dining scene going on. The dishes that we had tonight were smart, elegant, and mostly delicious. The logistics are not ideal though. We arrived just before 5:00 pm when they open and there were several parties waiting; nobody from the restaurant came out to help organize, and so luckily, the honor system worked. They also opened late at 5:10 pm, which is unprofessional, and they have the nouveau system of a SINGLE person taking orders, explaining the menu, etc., so everyone gets backed up. You also don't have a server as your point person since everyone is doing everything. The rose one of us ordered was almost warm yet nobody was around for it to be switched out. And our salad was delivered AFTER our mains. The food though: DAYYYYMN. You would have no idea that it was vegan since everything was so interesting and bursting with flavor. The pierogis were crispy AF and we enjoyed both fillings, but probably the fava bean more than the cabbage since the latter could have used a bit more seasoning. But that "herb crisp"???!! Dear god, we were licking it with our hands it was so incredible--not sure we've had anything like that before. The kopytka (dumplings) had a wonderful consistency and a sauce that we wanted to go swimming in; the accompanying mushrooms and spinach were perfectly paired. The wiosenna salad was an elevated version of a dinner salad and we loved how refreshing it was with all the various herbs. Dessert was...odd. We ordered the "Lody": spruce ice cream and rhubarb sorbet. We're open-minded but the spruce tasted like grass and was unappetizing; even our daughter, who will eat any frozen concoction, declared it "not yummy," which is pretty damning coming from her! The rhubarb is better, but overall, that was our only dish that we didn't love. We saw all the plates going out to tables adjacent to us and they all looked beautiful and mouth-watering, and we wish we had more room to order further or that they were open earlier in the week for dining because we definitely would have come again. Ah well. We're glad that we had at least one mostly epic meal in Pittsburgh and are willing to look over the other things to settle on four stars. read more

I just finished my first ever visit to Apteka and am reporting it as a solid 2 star. I went in looking forward to Apteka and after dining there I'm not sure I would return. My boyfriend and I headed there this evening during a visit to the area. We arrived shortly after 10 and they were transitioning to the late night menu which seemed to fluster they cashier a bit. We placed our order for 7 piergois, sandwich and the apple tart. After placing our order I went to grab a bottle of water and two glasses and the hostess told me there would be water at the table which i thought was strange given the party in front of us took 8 glasses after they ordered. Nonetheless, i obliged and went to grab a seat. The hostess did not give us a number or anything for our table. After sitting for nearly 15 minutes and getting increasingly aggravated one of the servers came to our table and read off our order to make sure it was ours. It indeed was! She then handed us a number and brought us over water. A few minutes later our drinks were delivered and then our food was quickly rushed out after. Up first was the pierogis. They were alright. I couldn't tell which was which from the flavors. Then we had the sandwich. Omg! Highlight of the meal. It was spicy and Smokey flavoring. Then we finished it up with an apple tart which was very sour tasting and looked like all they did was take a blow torch to the top of it. The hostess apologized to us for the wait and informed us the drinks were on them due to the wait which was definitely appreciated. If I'm being honest I'm kind of surprised by all of the 4-5 reviews. This place seems incredibly overrated. The staff/service is pretty inefficient/ unfriendly. I think a simple fix of the overall setup of the place (getting more servers to place orders from tables rather than at the front) would do wonders to not make it so much of a cluster f**k inside. read more

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I have fallen in love with Apteka's pierogi's! It can be hard to find restaurants that have tasty vegan food, but I was pleasantly surprised by the dish I had here. They were filling (I even took some home) and reasonably priced. I enjoyed the industrial/urban environment. It was intimate, yet casual and inviting. Good for dates as well as groups. Nice bar, too! I am happy Pittsburgh has Apteka and I look forward to another food adventure here! read more

Apteka - Pierogi - Vegan Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

First off, I don't follow a vegan diet, and I easily give this spot 5 stars. We had a party of 4 and didn't have a reservation. We got there early to put our name in and then walked down the street to a brewery to grab a drink until our table was ready! Would recommend a reservation if you don't want to wait - they take them on their website for the weekends. You ordered before you sat down and the servers helped us pick out a bottle of wine and few menu items. We got 2-3 appetizers, 2 salads, and 3 main dishes! We ordered WAY too much food, but really enjoyed trying a variety of menu items. I'm gluten free and they made it super easy to understand what I could and couldn't eat! We happened to visit there on Pierogi Day so the kitchen was a bit backed up! The staff was so sweet and offered us a free dessert. We didn't even realize it was taking long because we were enjoying all the other dishes, wine and the nice evening sitting outside in their patio. It truly felt like an escape to a secret garden in their patio area. Look forward to going back here again! read more

Soooo good! Why haven't we tried this place before?! Our son is Vegan and recently took us to Apteka. Everything we ate was super tasty and it was a very comfortable ambiance. Ordering us a bit different but once you understand how it works, it is fine. We look forward to visiting it again very soon! read more

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Who would have known there is a vegan Polish place and that it's pretty darn good? Apteka is a fun, hip restaurant in Pittsburgh with the entire menu being 100% vegan. There is no real table service and you order at the counter. The menu was impressive. My friend and I tried the: - Golubtsi - Pierogi - A sandwich - Both desserts The highlight of the meal was definitely the golubtsi with the rye bread. It was sooooo darn good. The pierogi was tasty and crispy with a great filling as well, although my friend didn't enjoy the horseradish sauce as much on it and wished it had the vegan sour cream that the Golubtsi did. The Golubtsi are stuffed cabbage rolls, filled with mushrooms, buckwheat and a few greens...the texture was very enjoyable and I didn't miss meat at all. The sandwich was great and large to share and the desserts were enjoyable as well, but really for us--the Golubtsi were the highlight, so I would definitely get those if you're going! The restaurant had a large cocktail list and cool other-worldly music playing for our entire dinner there. read more

Best vegan food in Pittsburgh! I suggest you view the menu in advance if you have never been there. You cannot go wrong with the peroxide.

I'd like to begin by saying I love the food here. As a vegan, I'm happy Apteka is still open and an option. However, I wish they made their food more attainable. I live 45 minutes away. Multiple times I have traveled here to eat only to have to turn around and drive home. It's usually just my boyfriend and I, so we are unable to make a reservation, as they only allow reservations for parties of 4+. I once arrived at 5:10 (they open at 5) and waited 45 minutes for a table. Twice I've been told before 6 pm that the wait was 2 hours. Last week I travelled down for Crapteka, arrived at 6:10, and was told "it might be less but it's probably going to be 2 hours." I have worked in the restaurant industry my whole life. We are in service and hospitality. Please allow reservations for all parties so that everyone has a chance to come and enjoy your food in a timely manner. read more

I want to give this place 5 stars because it's a fancy vegan place and I want to support that. It was a bit overpriced and crowded. It had interesting and healthy vegan ideas. It was just a bit too pricy. read more

This place is legit. Never been in person, but we ordered take-out when they were doing "crap-teka" and it was phenomenal. I still think about the sunflower shake. I also love that they're vegan and their menu is so creative and delicious. Look forward to going many more times in the future. read more

Apteka - Vegan Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Looking for great vegan food? Apteka has it. Problem is they don't have much of a system for getting it out to the customers. I've been to Apteka a few times now and the food is always creative and tasty. However, this last time reminded me of a Keystone Kops episode. I'm generally a very patient customer in a restaurant, but this was definitely put to the test. You order your meal at the register. No problem; I'm okay with that. I'm not okay with the servers then bringing food out with no idea who it was going to. Pretty sure this resulted in customers being served out of order. Why not give each customer a number to put on the table? (I might be wrong, but I think they used to do this.) I'll probably give them another chance and with any luck another star or so, but for now three stars is all they've earned. read more

Love this place! Great vibe, food and service! It was so busy for a Sunday which was so nice to see. Can't wait to go back

A vegan Polish bar isn't a concept that I knew I was missing, but you can't get much more Pittsburgh than this. I'm frequently in Pittsburgh for family and this has become a staple in our rotation of restaurants. While the line can be long even before opening, the staff is so helpful and will allow my older grandparents to sit down while I wait to order and is very accommodating. We also recently did one night of my grandma's birthday weekend dinners here and they were so kind and helpful. Because it's no reservations, they also can take reservations for large groups without weeks and weeks of advance notice needed, which is great since Pittsburgh is getting hard to make dinner reservations in. The menu is ever-changing, but I think what is constant is the great service. You wait in line to order at the bar, then can add additional items at the bar as well, and things are brought to your table with number placards. My grandma's boyfriend frequently asks for them to make mocktail versions of lemonade that he loves, and I think that's really special that they are willing to go above and beyond. Since everything's vegan, I don't need to emphasize that it's vegan friendly. But even my meat loving family enjoys the hearty dishes, and the unique options (how many Polish restaurants are there in the world? not a ton I'd guess). My favorites: Pierogi - If you come here and don't get these, I don't get you. Every order has two flavors. I personally would prefer a whole order of the sauerkraut + mushroom flavor, but that's only because this is the best dish in all of Pittsburgh. That's just a fact. Salatka 2 - I love dill, so the lemon and dill flavors of this creamy (but still vegan!) salad are delicious. My family recently tried to recreate this, that's how great it is. Kluski Slaskie - Potato dumplings, my grandma loves these, and the crunchy marjoram is a unique garnish we have had long discussions about, which means you know it must be good if you're contemplating the garnish. Bogate ciasto smietankowe - Cream cake with apricot, unique, creamy and absolutely delicious. We ordered a second round at the birthday party so people could have more. All of the cocktails are also worth shouting out, it is a bar after all! Just ok: Placki ziemniaczane z papryka - Potato pancake, I think these are ok, but I'm not huge on latkes Kanapki - 3 tartines, good for groups, but I'd save room for the other dishes instead Kotlet Selerowy - I'm just not a schnitzel fan after living in Austria. Salatka 1 - The burnt carrot salad is ok, the other one is just better. Baba Jaga - I think Apteka is better with shared dishes than one sandwich, but that's up to you. Tarta jablkowa z sosem z suszonych owocow - Apple tart, I usually love fruity pies, but the other dessert was better. read more

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Overall very nice service however the oil that the food was served in had gone rancid and ended up giving me and my girlfriend food poisoning. I had been to speak before and liked it however this time it just felt like the restaurant had gotten lazy with service and quality. The food made me nauseous on first bite we had gotten pirogies which were both cold and very dry. Also for 20$ an entree for cold rancid food is a bit much with no table service. Then on top of that the waiting area is not seprate from the tables you just get frantic looks all evening making any person feel rushed. We were told the wait would be an hour and ended up being an hour forty which was annoying. read more

Normally, I don't love Eastern European cuisine, but this place may have changed my mind! Fully vegan Eastern European cuisine with beautiful plating and great plates for sharing! Service was great and loved the cozy vibe of the interior! read more

I enjoyed it here. Cool, modern, and laid-back. I literally live for a Eastern European food. And it is still my "cheat food" from being full vegetarian because I just can't quit it! To find a vegan version of stuffed cabbage is almost too good to be true. Apteka is inventive and fun and I was so excited to give it a try. We came here on a really busy night, so they found us a table and we had to wait quite a while to order. I've never been a fan of crowds, especially at a restaurant. Also, I don't know if this is usual, but they never came to our table to check on us at all. Normally if I understood the "rules" I'd be ok with that, but the place was so crowded that we couldn't get to the bar for a refill of our water even if we wanted to. I was left with no refill of water, unable to ask about what my dish exactly was, condiments, etc. I got the Kotlet Selerowy entree. It was honestly a sampler plate of several different things, all of which were pretty good. The potatoes were a bit bland, as was the cucumber salad, but all in all I was happy with it. Very large portion, too. I saw other dishes coming out of the kitchen that didn't seem as filling. My friend was not hungry but feeling like she wanted a treat. She got both desserts that were available- the apple/cherry tart & the gingerbread cake. The gingerbread cake was just ok to me, though I'm not a big dessert person in the first place. The apply tartlet was delicious! Pretty darn sour but so tasty with a yummy sweet berry reduction swirled around the plate. However, we had to go up to the register to remind them that we ordered the desserts because they never came. All in all, the food was tasty, the vibe was cool, and the prices were reasonable. However, there's almost a thing as "too busy" and this was unfortunately my experience. They couldn't handle the amount of diners, and customer service was lacking. I felt if I did ask for anything, or bother an employee to check the status on the dessert, they were all so busy, and they just seemed like they couldn't keep up. I got lucky with the street parking, and was able to find a spot right across the street. There's metered parking on either side of the street lining the business, but this is a busy area so I can see parking being a headache sometimes. I would definitely come back, just maybe not during the busiest dining hour! read more

Was quoted 1 hour wait time by the host and waited 2 hours before we said forget it and left! CUSTOMER SERVICE IS TERRIBLE

SO YUMMY!!!! Everything on the menu is vegan and very delicious so you don't need to worry about not being able to pronounce the menu items!! I came for dinner with some friends on a Saturday evening and there was a line since it was so nice outside. It turns out that you order at the counter and then get seated (hence the line). The person taking our order was very patient as we asked him questions about our choices and gave us excellent suggestions--which made the whole experience so much more enjoyable. I got the Special Sandwich which had a delicious smoky flavor to it and an excellent savory sauce to pair with the cabbage slaw and veggies inside. Highly recommend!!! I got the wildflower soda and it was the perfect choice for a hot summer day in Pittsburgh!! It was essentially a sweet lemonade with tinges of a flowery taste and mild carbonation--so refreshing!! read more

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I wanted to do something special for my wife for giving me a wonderful 60th birthday party! And so, I found a gem in this simply amazing restaurant! The ambiance of the restaurant was refreshing! I love it is well organized and managed. The customer service was excellent and the facilities were clean. My wife and I were seated within minutes of our arrival. The food was simply amazing and I am not one for vegan dishes. My wife raved about her dish and immediately recommended that we bring our friends the next time we return to Pittsburgh read more

Amazing service, the menu was unique, the food was outstanding, great cocktails and an awesome patio

If you had told me that the best meal I would eat of late would be a Vegan Polish one I would not have believed you, I may even have said 'no way!'. But here I am eating a slice of humble pie because my recent dinner at Apteka was outstandingly good! I'm guessing that this space was previously a garage or workshop of some kind because it is a pretty bare concrete space, but there's a nice atmosphere and on a recent busy night but felt warm and inviting. I was a little confused when we went in, so if you're an Apteka newbie, here's what you do. There's a menu on the wall, decide what you want, order at the cash register as if you were at a bar, and then go and grab a table and your food and drinks will be brought to you. Just like at a bar you can leave your tab open (for drinks, dessert etc) or close it. There's a full bar with an interesting selection of craft beers and organic wines and some inventive cocktails. Once ordered our food and drinks arrived swiftly. Portions are generous and the food is as delicious as it is unique. The Pierogis are excellent, we loved the two salads we tried, the bread served with the Mushroom Pate and Pickle Plate was so darn good we took some back to our hotel and had it for breakfast, and the Celeriac Schnitzel was a revelation that we have already cooked and enjoyed at home. We were pretty full after having eaten our vegan feast (two words I never thought I would write together!) but we split a Poppyseed Cake and Apricot Compote which was very good and I had a digestif cocktail of Fernet, Scotch and Apple Cider which was terrific, very well balanced. I know it's only vegetables but I think Apteka offers exceptional value for money, alongside a unique dining experience. I highly recommend it! read more

Apteka - Celeriac Schnitzel, Pickle Plate, Pierogis, two salads - all outstanding! - Vegan Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I am very impressed with Apteka! Everything from their decor and atmosphere to the food was amazing! The drink menu itself is so unique and has so many creative options, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. The food was delicious and also very unique and creative. On top of that, the staff was super friendly and helpful answering questions and providing suggestions. I will definitely be back when I am in town! read more

Apteka - (Clockwise from top left) Pierogi z Ziemniakami, Smazone pierogi, zupa ziemniakowa, kopytka - Vegan Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Been here many times, and will come back many more. Everything is so good. The flavors are incredible, and the dishes are really unique vegan twists on Polish fare. I'm not vegan myself, but it doesn't even matter when the food is this good. There's usually a wait, but it's worth it! read more

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