Cellar on Penn is great! They had one of their employees above the restaurant on the sidewalk sampling different wines which definitely got us to come into the restaurant. A bottle was only $20 so we shared a glass of white wine. I preferred the white over the red for sure. The space inside is really cozy - would be perfect for a winter gathering! read more

They were hosting a fish fry fundraiser for St. Stanislaus Kostka Stained Glass Window. We came for lunch on Friday, and there were plenty of tables available. You order at the bar and they bring the food to your table. I got a fish sandwich with haluski and coleslaw. The service was great, and the food didn't take very long to come. Since it was at a restaurant, I expected it to taste better than regular church fish fry. But it wasn't very notable. It did make me intrigued about the restaurant though. Overall, it wasn't the best fish fry I've had, but I appreciated their heart and service. We actually stayed a while and they didn't rush us out. I would definitely come back to try some of their regular food. read more

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Well to start, we were Sat for 10minutes and just had waters. Then once we ordered our food and drinks together, it took 15minutes at least to get the drinks. Finally, the food came, and I was super under whelmed. It order hash browns on the side and got a frozen hash brown patty. The waffles were obviously not homemade, but frozen waffles. Food was edible, but like I said, super underwhelming. Ambiance was okay. read more

We chose Cellar on Penn as a new place for an informal Sunday dinner. We had reservations, but they weren't necessary since the place was totally empty when we arrived. We were seated immediately and ordered the first round of drinks quickly. Due to the empty dining room we were cautious in ordering, avoiding seafood and anything that would be complicated to prepare. We both got the sliders with fries, which were very good. Since it's a wine cellar we tried a few of the many offerings. I've invested lots of money in tuition, learning about wines of the world. We tried two reds and one white, all of which were pretty decent, and the prices were very reasonable. The wines were not great, but they weren't expected to be. Service was fine, but the place was empty, so there was no challenge. We'll probably return to try it on a busy night. See read more

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Food: excellent Staff: excellent, polite, friendly, welcoming Atmosphere: very nice. Service: horrible. Got seated right away (great) but Saturday Brunch service took nearly 2 hours to get our food. Won't come back. read more

As a newbie to Pittsburgh, Cellar on Penn had been a go to! Denzel, Mike, and Craig have been incredibly welcoming and we are very proud to call ourself regulars to this wonderful wine bar! They have free wine tasting outside with a great variety and offer some amazing food choices to go along with the drinks. I particularly enjoy the sliders (both burger style and fried chicken!), lobster mac and cheese, and the Pretty in Pink Martini! Absolutely wonderful place that I look forward to going to every time. read more

Cellar on Penn: A Masterclass in How Not to Run a Restaurant. If you've ever wanted to experience what it feels like to be stranded on a deserted island--minus the island, plus a rude waiter--then Cellar on Penn is the place for you! Let's start with the drinks. Or rather, the lack of drinks. It took over 30 minutes for our cocktails to arrive, and by the time they did, I was considering taking up meditation just to cope. But hey, at least they came--unlike our food, which was apparently being prepared by a team of invisible chefs who only cook when the planets align. We were there for over an hour before the waiter even bothered to take our food order, and then another 45 minutes passed before anything hit the table. And when it finally did? Wrong orders. Missing dishes. A complete mess. One of our party members never even got their food. Maybe it's still coming--who knows? The whole restaurant was in chaos. Every table was visibly frustrated, and at least one group had enough, dropping cash for their drinks and walking out before their food even arrived. Honestly, I wish we had done the same. Instead, we wasted over two hours only to leave hungry so we could make it to a show. And the cherry on top? When we expressed our (very valid) frustrations, our waiter rolled his eyes at us like we were inconveniencing him. Sir, you have one job. Bottom line: If you have a deep love for bad service, long wait times, and incorrect orders, Cellar on Penn is your dream destination. Otherwise, save yourself the frustration and go literally anywhere else. read more

Stopped in for a fish fry fundraiser on a Friday. Had never been here before and was really impressed by the decor and how spacious it was. It doesn't feel cramped like most cellars/basements do. Service was quick and the staff was friendly. Fish portions were large but none of it was overly impressive. I'd like to come back and try out their normal menu. read more

It was a wonderful experience. The fried ravioli were delicious, the service was excellent, and it was a wonderfully intimate setting. My husband, his friend, and I enjoyed the time we were there (even though we had to leave because of the air quality). We will definitely be going back sometime and enjoy our time a bit longer. read more

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Cellar on Penn has a place in our hearts, having been there to celebrate several major life events, but after last time we wouldn't go back. After getting our order wrong, twice, we could see one dish going cold on the side while the bartender ignored us and worked on his paperwork. Our side dishes never arrived. With every other restaurant and bar on the Strip packed, Cellar was dead. Deservedly so, sadly. read more

When bike PGH had their open streets event R winery was handing out free sangria slushies so I stopped to try one. They are really good. I also enjoy their dessert wine the ambrosia. The staff is nice. Chef Rachel is a pretty good cook, she made my salmon and my pasta and both were delicious. The restaurant is so cute as well, perfect for a date. read more

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We understand that we were a big group but that is outside of that this review. We sat down and were immediately told they were out of very basic things, bread, olive oil, prosciutto, slider buns, brie MID MEAL, and I can only assume pasta half way through the meal give half of us got the same dish and it was all different pasta shapes. They said it was because they had three big parties... the restaurant was empty even with the big tables. It took far too long for us to even get seen let alone get our food. I am all for small family businesses and most of the group currently works in Food and Bev and understand it can be tricky but this is not an excuse. We had to ask several times if the stuff we ordered would be coming and every time we asked we felt we were an inconvenience just for asking for the bare minimum. As a customer service worker i know even when customers are yelling at me I cannot roll my eyes but this doesn't seem to be standard here. We lost our waitress half way through and had to ask several others who seemed to not fully understand what was being asked and didn't seem to have the same things written down in our order. Overall the staff and experience was not good and I would not recommend anyone close to me come here. Now for the food. I am not even sure where to start here. I was excited when looking at the menu...I love italian and everything online looked good but then we actually got there and tasted it. I am not sure if a something labeled "Brie Wheel" should be a wheel but it was only a quarter of a wheel. Our "Large" cheese plate was so small I can't imagine what the small is. We got this cheese plate because they ran out of brie and it took them 30 minutes just to let us know. We all ordered pasta and half of it came out 10 minutes before the rest of the food. What came out first was cold and almost inedible due to the temp. They placed meals without crab at the wrong seat and if someone ate it they could've gotten very sick. We asked for the cold temp to be fixed but it seemed the solution was just microwaving it. What came second was the same pasta dish "Capellini" as the first "round" but came in several different pasta shapes. The french onion soup tasted like the Atlantic and the whole table tasted it and coughed due to the taste. The char salad seemed as though it was set on fire and not in a cute way. It was also supposed to have chicken and there was not a piece in site. The steak which was supposed to be a nice 8oz sirloin steak cooked medium came out looking like a salisbury steak from a microwaved meal that was cooked WELLLLL done. Fries were okay. Management gave us a free dessert but sadly this could not make up for what happened. Overall we went in with excitement. It was our friend birthday and we were so excited to celebrate her but it became a bad night when it took us 2 hours to "enjoy" a bad meal. Due to what else I see on this yelp page I think management really needs to sit down with their staff and reconsider how their restaurant is being run. I could see this place doing great things but not at this rate I can't see it staying open for much longer due to how embarrassing it was. The solution to these problems should not be comped meals. It should be done the right the first time. Side note: wine was good. Go only for the wine. read more

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This is a review solely for the extremely rude person attending to the wine tasting table on this Sunday morning. I was walking by and threw out a cup in the garbage next to their table. I needed to do this quickly as my child was having a meltdown. It was the closest receptacle. This person proceeded to be rude to me and then as I walked by they were making a nasty comment about me to other patrons. Hardly a warm welcome to potential customers. So- yeah. That was unpleasant. read more

This restaurant has to be a front for something else, because no self-respecting restaurateur would ever serve the wine or food that this place serves. The "wine list" is absolute amateur hour. All of these 4/5 star reviews must be made by people who have no idea what wine is. They must think of it solely as alcoholic grape juice. The wine list does not even mention where the wine is from, the vintage of the bottle, etc. It's awful. It's like a wine list for small town yokels or something. Next, the food ... frozen, inedible, horrible. Sorry. It sucks. The service was okay. Our server was nice. The ambiance felt like sitting in a wood-paneled living room from someone's house that was last updated in 1982. read more

The cutest place nestled in the heart of the strip district on the vintner of Penn ave, very unassuming. Walking in you walk down the stairs and it is a rustic cellar set up with cute decor. I sat at the bar and decided to do wine tasting and discovered their wines are made locally. The church wine is my all time favorite!!! The charcuterie was delightful, the staff was friendly!!! Night or day this is a great place to visit for amazing food and great wine and the most amazing music ever playing the greats like Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, etc.... read more

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Cellar on Penn is one of our favorite spots. They are great for brunch and dinner. I rarely have a hard time getting a table. The food is always amazing, day and night. AND it's so affordable. Service is always great. i believe the owner or managers usually drops off our drinks and is so sweet. Our hostess who is doing wine tasting is the sweetest. We will keep coming back! sitting outside for brunch today and it's gorgeous, beautiful plants all around. read more

Walking around the Strip district of Pittsburgh, we encountered this nice place located in the basement. We were a bit suspicious of the emptiness of the restraunt, but decided to dine there. We ordered the steak and capellini. The steak was tender and flavorful, while the meat was definitely quality. The capellini was a pasta dish made with their wine and was delicious. Don't be fooled by the small dinner menu since they focus on quality. The food came out a bit slow, but expected to create a quality dish. read more

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I have been to this place many times. I have never had a bad experience. Last night I arrived at the same time as about five large groups. The staff was scrambling, but as always, was friendly. A few groups were hostile towards the servers, which I think was unfair. We did have to wait for our drinks and food, but it was worth the wait. I have been there before on busy nights and did not have a problem. Their food is excellent and the service is always knowledgable and friendly. read more

Now serving brunch! Highlights... the service was friendly and fast and the place is excellent for groups! We had 11 people and they still split the checks as many ways as we wanted, basically unheard of. Best part of both dinner and brunch here are the prices and the heavy pours of both the wine and the mimosas. Unfortunately, the food was just OK. The French toast was a bit eggy and the breakfast sandwiches were cool to the point where the cheese wasn't melted. Eggs were not seasoned well. In short, it doesn't seem like this place has figured out brunch just yet because dinner here is delicious. Probably wouldn't return in the morning hours because my inner-foodie won't allow it but all in all not bad. read more

Amazing brunch, cute outdoor seating and friendly staff! Am visiting from out of town but would definitely come here again. Loved the sausage and hash and split a sangria pitcher with four people and there was plenty for everyone. read more

This was our first time at this location. I honestly didn't know it existed. We e been to the winery previously. This is. Nice location in the cellar. I provided it 5 stars but they need to do a better job on what to do on your arrival. When you arrive it's confusing on where to go. Maybe put a sign to wait until seated. We had a couple of appetizers and wine. It was a great layout, good food, friendly service. Overall great location. Happy to see R wine Cellars to step up their game. read more

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We went today with my family of 5. We had the best service and brunch. The food was delicious and the loaded Bloody Mary was AMAZING!! We are headed back to NJ now, but wanted to thank everyone at the Cellar for a great visit and keeping our tummy's happy for our long trip home! Thank you!! read more

I was very surprised that this place is not handicapped accessible! We had my 96 year old mother who could not get up or down all of the many steps. The food was mediocre, took a while to get to us. and we were seated outside on picnic benches. The server was very nice and was apologetic because it was her first day. I thought everyplace had to be handicapped accessible, but apparently not. It was nice to be with family and we had made reservations ahead of time. The three stars are only for the server who did her very best. The food and accommodations were not her fault. read more

A great spot in the Strip. It's in the former location of Casa Reyna. My phone (via Apple Maps) directed me to the wrong location, make sure you go to the corner of Penn and 21st. The restaurant space is downstairs and has a really cool vibe. Beware, you will likely not have cell service. The service was great and staff was friendly. Everything came very quick. Their wine is very affordable and they have quite a variety. We started with the cheese plate which was excellent. I had the fettuccine which was also very good, big portions and plenty for leftovers. Prices are reasonable. Definitely recommend a visit! read more

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I came here for their Thursday night trivia with my family and it was a blast! I got the dry wine flight which was delicious! The service was very good, and so was the food. We ordered a couple appetizers and they all came out fairly quick. I recommend coming for the trivia night if you're looking for something fun to do with a group! read more

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Omg!!!!! Omg!!!! The food is absolutely amazing!!! Definitely a great spot !!! Service was very friendly, and the food is absolutely phenomenal and the cocktails are great!! Definitely worth coming to!!! Also amazing prices on wine!! I eat a lot of Italian food and my family is Italian and cooks great Italian food, this is great Italian food! read more

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On food/drinks alone, this is probably a 3-star place, but the ambience gives it its 4th star. We ate here to celebrate my wife's birthday. Located in the strip district on the corner of Penn and 21st, the quaint environment hits you immediately as you walk down the stairs in the wine cellar atmosphere of the restaurant. We started with each getting a wine flight and a charcuterie board. There were a couple wines that were ok, but generally speaking, the wines weren't great. My intention was to figure out which wine we like best and buy a few bottles for home. After trying them, we decided to pass on this plan. The charcuterie board was great with a nice variety of cheese, meats, fruit, and crackers. For the main dish, my wife ordered the shrimp and crab cakes while I had the chicken parm. My wife enjoyed the shrimp and crab cakes (we just moved here from the DC/Baltimore area, so it's tough to review these crab cakes without being too unfair to CoP). The chicken parm was a bit burnt and the sauce pretty flavorless. Like I mentioned at the start, this place was probably 3-stars on the food and 2-stars on the wine, but the ambience made up for it, which is why I'm giving it 4 stars. read more

My fiancé & I came here on a Friday night for a quick, relaxed drink and we were impressed! Bruschetta is $2 off from 4-7pm Wednesday-Friday so we ordered the Caprese Bruschetta and it was sooo flavorful! We also split a small cheese plate that was loaded and delicious. I drank La Prima Donna and really enjoyed it. Definitely give this place a try if you want a socially distanced, yummy evening with friends! read more

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What a sweet place with fantastic atmosphere! You are instantly transported to a charming wine cellar with a knowledgeable staff and a variety of interesting and delicious wine. We stayed for dinner and thoroughly enjoyed our meal, we especially the chicken Parmesan! Perfect date night spot, we will be back! read more

The staff was wonderful. Smiling and very clear on the state's COVID requirements. We missed the wonderful margaritas available when this was part of Reyna!s. We chose the white Sangria which was small and contained only a tiny but of fruit mash. For our required food item we chose "bruschetta". Turned out to be untoasted pieces of bread with mozzarella and halved cherry tomatoes drowned in Italian salad dressing. We learned only 3 staff members were working. They were wonderful. The quality of food and drink however was poor. read more

When you're looking at the hour long waits for breakfast at the surrounding places and this place has open tables, grab one. The breakfast was excellent. The sausage hash was ridiculous. Everything we saw delivered to other tables looked just as good. read more

Hidden gem located in the Strip District. The wine is local, affordable, and good. And the food is exceptional.

The brunch here is delicious! We visited this establishment 2 mornings in a row because we loved the experience. However, they need more servers, and should anticipate larger crowds on the weekends. We felt terrible for our server who would get table after table, and we watched a few people walk out, however it wasn't her fault! If you're in the area stop at this spot, you won't be disappointed!! read more

If I could give it a zero I would. Service was incredibly slow to the point we considered getting up and leaving. Took 45 mins in an empty place to get pancakes and sausage hash. Pancakes were ok but the sausage hash was terrible. Looked like slop and pretty much tasted like pepper only. If I could give a zero I would. Server rather sit on their phone instead of helping customers read more

I did a wine tasting and ended up buying 4 bottles! That's how much I enjoyed the wines. Have not eaten there yet, maybe someday.

Worst experience ever. Waited 2 hours for food that was cold, after bringing out everyone's food the server then says to me We are out of cheese ravioli. By this time we had been there 2 and a half hours. Kitchen is closed. The manager did nothing to resolve any issues. People were coming in after us ate and left before we even got any food. Never again will we go there. read more

Worst meal I've ever been served at a restaurant. Pasta was mushy and over cooked. Chicken was dried out and burnt. We waited an hour to receive our food. read more

This is a great spot! The wine is great! We also did a meat and cheese pairing with our wine and it was delicious and a pretty decent price. I love the atmosphere of this place! We have been there for date night but also have been there with a group of friends and have had a great experience each time. read more

Great atmosphere, service, and drinks! Just not worth your money for the brunch. 4 of us ordered omelettes and all were not cooked long enough. 2 of us to the point that we sent them back to cook them longer. Food was bland and clearly store bought (like school lunch style hash browns). Everything was great otherwise, just would visit during dinner next time. read more

Came in expecting to buy a bottle of wine and found that they also serve salads, appetizers, and crepes. The place is in the old casa reyna restaurant and has a nice ambiance of Mexican tiles and burnished wood. They're still working out their food dishes (e.g. bread quality/quantity) but the wine is excellent! read more

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