I ate here once like 15 years ago and to this day I think it's one of the best places I ate at. Food, service, atmosphere, everything was just spectacular. Highly recommend. read more

The service was great and the ambiance was nice. The restaurant itself is small, but we did know that going into it. House wine was pretty good for the price, and calamari was delicious. Our only complaint was that it felt a bit rushed. We were in and out within 45 minutes and would have enjoyed a longer meal for the prices. read more

Bistro 19 - Orecchiette - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I had the most amazing meal at Bistro 19 in Mt. Lebanon last night. The food were delicious and the service was excellent. I'm actually going back Monday night. I'm GF and they were very accommodating. 5 well-deserved stars! read more

Tried the new menu and it did not disappoint. The ribeye was packed with incredible flavor, perfectly cooked and satisfying. The new pasta dish really stood out too--San Marzano tomatoes, fresh basil, burrata, and just the right touch of sea salt brought everything together beautifully. On top of that, the service was excellent. read more

Food is always very good, professionally served - never disappoints. Clean and dependable with interesting menu choices. A lunch favorite

This was a belated birthday dinner, Yelp was used to find this restaurant as I was on the search for a good steak. We made a reservation through Open Table and it was flawless. We even arrived a few minutes early and were seated without a problem. The rangoon's came out a bit burnt but still tasted good. My meal I really enjoyed. I could tell my partner was not enjoying his meal though. I asked him what was wrong and he reported that his pork tenderloin was overcooked. His mashed potatoes were also dry. He is not one to create a fuss and I tried encouraging him to mention something but he at that point had lost his appetite. Our waitress was phenomenal, very attentive and nice. read more

Lunch on a Saturday afternoon was terrible. Our server was nice but it took 40 minutes to receive our meals. The fish sandwiches were stale and burnt from recooking and the roll was stale. Sent back and given 2 burgers, greasy and inedible. read more

I was excited to try Bristo 19 again it's been a little while since I've came. The place it self was very hot and a little uncomfortable. It was a hot day outside but it was like the AC wasn't on at all. Our server Rebecca was very sweet and newer to the job. She was so friendly and you can tell she was trying to do a great job! She will be a reason we come We ordered some drinks, apps, and entrees. The bar service was really slow and our drinks came incorrect. The old fashioned had a half melted ice cube which watered it down and the dirty martini didn't have olives or olive juice. The apps on the other hand were great the tuna poke had some great flavors and the wasabi peas were a fantastic touch! The special peach salad had all the flavors of summer and would have been a home run if there was a little more dressing. The Chilean Sea Bass was so good but what it was paired with didn't have much flavor but the sea bass was cooked to perfection. The Bay of Fundy Salmon however was by far the best from the sauces to the deconstructed spanakopita. That is a must order. read more

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First off, their cocktail menu is fantastic!! Apparently they have a somewhat new bartender and he is amazing and redid the whole cocktail menu! It's super small and there so I definitely recommend getting a reservation. I ordered the caesar salad, which was actually fantastic. Their fries were average. My friends both ordered different salads but didn't love them as much as I loved mine. I also want to note that my one friend is GF with celiac disease, and our waitress mentioned that this place is really not GF friendly, which is why she had to get the salad. She couldn't even get fries :( Overall it was yummy though - i'd come back! read more

We had a gift card so we came on a Friday night as a special treat! The restaurant is small and intimate but surprisingly a little loud. Nice decor though. Our service was great, we never felt rushed and the servers and runners were super attentive, always filling up our waters. Our cocktails were both great, The Warthog and Nineteeni. Honestly my Nineteeni was the star of the show! We ordered the tuna poké for an app, which seemed like a weird choice for an American bistro. It was fine. I had the black tiger shrimp and my fiancé had the Chilean sea bass. I think our entrees were good - just incredibly overpriced! $44 for a piece of fish and a pretty mediocre serving of rice and slaw. Kind of crazy! My black tiger shrimp dish was phenomenal and more reasonably priced. Dessert was very good - I think most of it is sourced locally except the bananas foster Napoleon we had wasn't. Not sure would spend my own money there. Giving a 4 because the cocktails and service were so good! read more

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Service and atmosphere was good. We have been going there for many years and have never been disappointed. Today, we were not thrilled with the food and the new menu. The fried calamari was ok, but nothing special. My wife's orange salad with Salmon was good. I tried the spicy shrimp dinner and did not like it much. While the description talks about a consome, the rice was basically mush, and the sauce way too vinegary and overpowering. I think we will look elsewhere in the near future. read more

One of the best meals I've had in a long time. The beet salad app was AMAZING and the filet melted in my mouth! Ambiance was nice and the staff was so friendly. Excited to go back read more

The BEST breakfast sandwich I have ever had in my entire life. I dream about it! Cute little place with plenty to do nearby. Great drinks as well. read more

Bistro 19 - Breakfast sandwich off of their brunch menu with a mimosa - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

A favorite for a quality dining experience, flavorful items from the chef, comfortable seating and experienced servers. Recommend booking mid week for a Saturday opening. The regulars love this restaurant. read more

Service was great. It is a very small business and you are in squeezed in. Not much seating and can be very loud when it's packed it was hard to have a conversation with my wife. Overall aesthetically it's nice. The espresso martini was excellent. The sea bass was also exceptionally good. The mushroom pasta dish my wife got was a little over seasoned with garlic or maybe it was the ramps, but very powerful, enough to give her indigestion almost immediately. Overall a little expensive but good food. Edit: I forgot to mention the house bread that was brought out, absolutely phenomenal some of the best complimentary bread ever. read more

The Server was great and the bread was good, otherwise our meals were awful! We ordered the gnocchi giambotta. The eggplant was undercooked, nothing like biting into a piece of raw eggplant. The seasoning was off, it tasted like a bottle of "Italian seasoning" was just poured on top of the dish and mixed in. We ordered the Salmon to go with the giambotta. The salmon was overcooked, with albumin coagulating on the fish. We also ordered the Southwest salad. The chicken was fine, but the salad was boring. Tortilla strips were actually fried wontons. They were the wontons that are sold as "salad toppers " in the generic aisle of your local supermarket. There were a few pieces of corn and little cheese. The chicken was drizzled with a sweet baby ray's type of barbecue sauce. I could make this boring salad at home in little under 5 minutes. If you're from out of town and looking for a restaurant on Washington road, be aware, that there are much better choices. read more

This place is rath plane and basic from the outside, but inside it's very nice! Somewhat upscale (cloth napkins, etc), with a very creative menu, and excellent service. Came here for lunch with a coworker and really enjoyed the entire experience, from the food to the service. Their fish sandwich is HUGE, with a fried cod filet on it that's three times larger than the bun! The cheeseburger soup (which was the soup of the day when I stopped in) was creative, tasty and, really enjoyable! Save room for dessert though, they have an amazing dessert menu! I would most definitely return and highly recommend stopping in to try it for yourself! read more

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Still 5 stars! The fact that somewhere great is open on a Monday makes me happy! Love supporting local businesses. Sea bass is incredible..so glad its back on the menu. Lemon Pepper Calamari is really nice and lightly fried. The caper aioli is beyond addictive. Also suggest Bananas Foster Napoleon read more

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Such a gem on Washington Road in Mt. Lebanon, where there's no shortage of dining options. The only reasons I didn't give them 5 stars is the lack of vegetarian options. I was vegetarian for many years, but now occasionally eat seafood, for which there were many options. Our server was extremely professional without being stuffy. Just as importantly, she was very knowledgeable about the menu, including which items are safe on my gluten-free diet. I settled on the swordfish special and was not disappointed. The swordfish was cooked perfectly and the lemony sauce was well balanced. Hubby had the pork and also enjoyed his meal. There were seven in our party in all and everyone enjoyed their meals. The cost was definitely on the higher end, but I would definitely return. read more

Bistro 19 - Pork loin - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Had a few great meals here in the last 2 months so I decided to return and try something different on the menu - crab cakes! Very disappointed. All filler, overcooked, dry, and weren't good. I wondered if they were frozen. Didn't expect this for a 41$ meal. Service was good tho! read more

We ordered the 8oz Filet Mignon, the Short Rib Tortellini, and the Bananas Foster Napoleon. The steak was cooked well and the mashed potatoes and asparagus were great, a little on the salty side, but very good. The Short Rib Tortellini, not so much. First it comes out WITHOUT any short rib meat. After tasting it and digging through it to make sure we weren't missing it, I flagged down our waitress and alerted her. She apologized and rushed it back to the kitchen. When it came back it had the meat, which was so noticeable we don't know how the kitchen missed it the first time, but also a new dusting of the already overdone porcini powder. The Bananas Foster Napoleon was stale, dry, and the bananas were not caramelized, they were OLD, like what you would use for banana bread or muffins. Brown and disintegrating. The pastry was so tough, the entire dessert oozed over our plate when trying to get the first fork full. The service also left much to be desired. We were checked on once outside of having to flag down the waitress for the tortellini mixup and when she did bring back the tortellini, she forgot to bring back the silverware and we had to wait five minutes for her to make rounds again so we could ask her for it. She also spilled a Chocolate Martini on our table while serving, apologized, but then never wiped it up leaving a very sticky mess on the table. And after all of this, nothing was comped and the waitress had an attitude. I would not recommend Bistro 19. In fact, I recommend you look elsewhere. read more

The food was average. The service was adequate. The ambiance was nice. The price far exceeded the quality and the menu is extremely limited.

Went tonight for our anniversary. It was nice to be given a 4 top table even though there were 2 of us. I don't care for the small space on a 2 top. Service was great & wonderful. Husband and I shared the French onion soup, it was hot and had great flavor. I got the ahi tuna. It was cooked a little more well than I liked but was good. One thing that was so disappointing was the amount of rice they gave as a side. There was hardly any rice, I couldn't believe it. Dessert was great too. We will try again even though the portions were small read more

Bistro 19 - Ahi tuna - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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This was a night out meeting with close friends and our first time at Bistro 19. We typically choose Pizzaolo as a place to meet but were intrigued by the suggestion of Bistro 19 which was a first time for both of us. Our first impression of this establishment was that it was quaint and stylish. We chose drinks from the drink menu and our waitress seemed nervous at first but was attentive and nice in nature. Coconut shrimp was ordered as an appetizer (very good!) and the bread and butter on the table was also a nice touch. I ordered the swordfish, my boyfriend ordered the filet mignon and drinks were ordered throughout our meal. I will say the food is very good (swordfish was done well and the filet was cooked to his liking). Our waitress did spill a drink on our table but promptly replaced it. She brought our bill without asking if we were ready and though we did not prefer to have dessert, we were not ready to go though we did close out. As the four of us continued to enjoy our drinks and catch up, the manager came by to, in a roundabout way, ask us to vacate the table because "there was a line" of people waiting. We spent a considerable amount of money as a foursome and might have spent more, even though we had already paid our bill. As couples who dine often in fine establishments, we have never been ushered out of a restaurant. We will not be back to Bistro 19. Food that tastes good is not hard to come by, but how you make your patrons feel will linger and will determine if there will be a revisit or not. We will not be repeat customers and we will not recommend this restaurant. The manager avoided us when we left and understandably so. Though I would have liked to have told him personally, a review remains my only recourse. My advisement...go next door to Pizzaolo or take a walk a little further to Little Tokyo. Those places always have a line of people waiting, the food is fantastic, but you'll never be asked to leave. read more

Made reservations on open table. Was seated promptly at our reservation time. The restaurant is small cozy and very busy. Our server was very nice and the water service was top notch I don't think my water glass was ever lower than half empty. The highlight was the French onion soup, it was truly a must get. Everything else was just average. I probably would not go back for actual meals but would go again for cocktails the soup and salad. read more

Bistro 19 - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Bistro 19 is such a comforting place, from the staff to the atmosphere and the great food. surprised I have not written a review on so long. We have stopped in for lunch and dinner and a few years ago (before Covid) we come to brunch a few times. The food is always on point and tasty and the wine list is good. The tend to have some specials on the weekends and the good and comfortable standard menu. Recently had the duck egg rolls that came with a spicy chili sauce that were outstanding. Then I fell back on one of my favorites, the crab cakes. Always torn on my number of stars for B19, seems to be 4.5 for me, actually. Anyway, will try to keep up on my reviews. Looking forward to our next visit. read more

Stopped in for lunch on a Saturday and had a great grilled vegetable wrap. I added chicken and got the side of fries too. The fries were so crispy; loved them! The service was quick and attentive even though It was a little short staffed with only one waitress and the bartender. The inside looks somehow modern but slightly dated as well. It's clean and comfy inside. read more

We hadn't been here in quite a while. The ambiance is very inviting. The service was prompt, friendly, and attentive without being overbearing. The cocktails were excellent. Our brussels sprouts appetizer was a great way to start the meal. All our entrees were all good. We appreciated their willingness to make a couple of substitutions as well. Overall, a very positive experience. We will likely visit again, soon. read more

Bistro 19 is hands down our new favorite spot in the South Hills! Where do I even begin? We made reservations for my fiancé's birthday and were greeted by a friendly hostess and seated immediately. We started off with the hummus sampler and ordered the almond chicken and salmon for our meals. We absolutely loved everything! Our food was served hot and fresh and was so flavorful. We basically licked our plates clean - even the sauces were too good to be wasted. The service was phenomenal, as well. They truly went over and above and even brought out a birthday dessert that was a complete surprise! This was our first time at Bistro 19, and we will for sure be back again! To add to the review above, my mom and stepdad stopped by Bistro 19 for lunch the following weekend. They, too, had a wonderful experience and could not stop raving about the food and service. In addition to the excellent service in the restaurant, my mom had been bummed out because they had accidentally left their leftovers on the table. My mom called shortly after to see if they were still there (again, the food is THAT good haha), and the owner went OVER AND ABOVE and actually dropped off a new order of food on their doorstep! This restaurant truly cares about their patrons and their reputation, and it shows throughout the entire dining experience. read more

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Finding ourselves in Mt Lebanon this morning, we took the opportunity to have lunch at Bistro 19, our favorite restaurant south of the city. It's a modern American style place, attractive but also a little crowded. It was only half full at lunch today, so we had plenty of room and the noise level was pretty low. Service was prompt and efficient. We had the pasta (excellent) and a veggie wrap (a little too juicy) with great fries. It was a very enjoyable experience and we wish it was on the right side of the rivers so we could get there more often. read more

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I think would set this restaurant apart from most, or at least in my experience with our server Julia. She was very knowledgeable about each item and took the time to explain and answer questions. The food itself was very delicious, we ordered four entrées in total. The Chilean Seabass or the stuffed tiger shrimp were tied at the table. The ambience was very cozy and I would definitely recommend coming here for a birthday or date night. read more

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Love this restaurant and the ambience. We had dinner there a week ago and were seated promptly with a reservation. The server was excellent. The manager made it a point to stop by and see how we were doing during our meal. But here is the catch...the food was lacking in taste. It was just... bland. All 5 of our meals were a disappointment. And unfortunately the price did not match the quality of the food we were hoping to enjoy. May be time for a reboot. read more

A round of applause for this small bistro that took our party of 16 without any hesitation. I was part of a family memorial service and cemetery visit that was supposed to have a wake at a nearby restaurant but when the 1st restaurant had somehow no recollection of the reservation (and no apology) we were forced to call around at 1pm on a Thursday looking for a place to land. Bistro 19 saved our day - and probably made it even better than it would have been. They took our challenge and 30 minutes later we were sat along the full length of the restaurant with a very attentive staff that quickly brought us lunch menus and wine to relieve the stress. I chose the Zebra shrimp which was light and flavorful - perfectly portioned for lunch. Others went with the pesto pasta which looked delicious with its sun-dried tomatoes and tender grilled chicken. There was even a fun daily special: Ahi Tacos! We ordered most everything on the menu and all were delighted with their meals. Although they don't have a kids menu, they DO have the ability to make a grilled cheese, a cheeseburger, French fries and a delicious Mac and cheese - the 3 children with us did not go hungry. Bravo to the servers and staff who made such a grand effort to help right the ship and give us a great place to reminisce. The wake was intimate and classy - just as Grandma would have wanted. Thank you. read more

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We had reservations for 4 and they sat us right away! This is the definition of bistro, small and cozy and amazing food! I mean incredible! We had the lamb meatballs to start they were perfect! Perfectly prepared with a delicious sauce. I had the salmon which was fresh and perfectly done with a pea risotto! My party had the tuna, the chicken and the duck and we all shared! I love this place! The service is amazing with a great wine and drink list also! read more

Hands down, BEST overall dining experience that I've had in.. forever. I wish I could give bistro 19 6 stars, truly. Make reservations in advance! It's a small, intimate space. I called the day of and the first available for two people was around 8:15 (we got there by seven and luckily grabbed a seat at the bar instead of waiting until 8:15) Bartenders were slammed, still managed to remain attentive on a Saturday evening. It was my b day weekend so we went all out, our appetizer was a seasonal flatbread with figs... YUM.... amazing.... my entree was the scallops, which were Hot and full of flavor. My friend got friend he duck, it came with seasonal risotto and it was phenomenal!! For dessert we had both the pumpkin pie cheesecake, and banana foster. Foster looked pretty but the cheesecake was OUT OF THIS WORLD! I will be coming back to bistro 19, ASAP... I also recommend this restaurant to anyone for any occasion. It's nice enough to be a "nice night out" but wouldn't say it's "too nice" to just stop by on a weeknight for no special occasion. Highly recommend! On a side note: I would feel that the menu changes frequently, last night there were TONS of fall notes included, pumpkin purée.. apple purée, figs, just a total combination of tall flavors.. loved every read more

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My daughter and I were in Mount Lebanon shopping, and we decided to try Bistro 19. We both ordered the VEGETARIAN CARBONARA, which was supposed to be smoked Gouda cream, BUCATINI NOODLES, mushrooms and PEAS. Although our meals were very good, the chef took it upon himself to replace the PEAS with broccoli and the BUCATINI PASTA NOODLES with campanelle pasta, which is not actually a pasta noodle at all. We thought that the waitress should have asked us if the two substitutions were ok. Two of the four ingredients were missing from our meals, which was disappointing. When you look at the photographs on the Bistro 19 menu, the Vegetarian Carbonara is shown with both the bucatini noodles and peas. read more

The service was amazing. Lauren is a gem and took care of us beautifully. Her timing on cocktails, appetizers, entrees, wine, dessert, and coffee were just perfect. Appetizers served and delicious. Stacked veggies and French onion soup. Entrees served and mediocre. Have been here maybe 5 times in the past and these entrees were nothing like what we have had before. if I do come back I certainly won't order the Chilean sea bass, my former favorite. Very salty. No hint of the horseradish crust. I'm sure it was there but I couldn't taste it and there was no sense of a crust of any kind. Not flakey and a bit mushy. Nice dessert. Bananas Foster. Good coffee. Good ambiance. Good table. Excellent service. Disappointing entrees. First world problem to be sure! We don't go out that often and this was a special treat that wasn't as special as we wanted it to be. read more

My husband and I took my parents here during a visit and everyone enjoyed it so much. The service was great, the meals were yummy, and it was not hard to find. It's a great place for a celebration or date night. read more

Clearly there is a reason this restaurant has been a staple in Mt. Lebanon for years. The service and atmosphere are great. The cocktail list is expertly crafted. I had a cherry old fashioned, made with Basil Hayden dark rye, and it was perfect. My party of four all loved their entrees, and my wife and I shared a piece of the triple threat chocolate cake. It was delicious. I'd happily go back again. read more

I had dinner here last night with a friend before an event and it was a lovely experience! During the week, we got there at 5 and a reservation was definitely not necessary. I was promptly greeted by a friendly waiter who provided us with excellent service throughout the night. We each started with wine - a red for me and a white for her - and enjoyed the selections very much. I also had a nineteeni which was good, but not anything special. We started with the cheese plate and salmon sliders. I loved the cheese plate and the nice spread and selection of crackers, fruits and toppings. It included a cheddar, Swiss, and bleu cheese. The salmon sliders left me underwhelmed, lacking a punchy flavor. However, I did enjoy the paired sweet potato fries! We split the special for the evening - lobster ravioli. This was fabulous! A creamy sauce with lobster both in the sauce and in the pasta. We finished with the cookie skillet which is pretty much as good as it sounds and that's all there is to say about that :) A great place if you're in Mt. Lebanon! read more

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