Great wines! Beautiful grounds and delicious pizza. Very nice outdoor seating area.read more

Bella Terra Vineyards is a winery, restaurant, and event venue in the small town of Hunker in…read moreWestmoreland County. It sells a variety of dry and sweet wines (e.g., red, white, rose, sparkling, and cider), cocktails, mocktails, and beers. Some vineyards are on the grounds as are many barrels and bottles of wines. The restaurant has both indoor seating and seasonal outdoor seating in lakeside cabanas and winter igloos. It is open for brunch/lunch and dinner. It is a nice setting for daily dining as well as special events such as weddings, bridal and baby showers, and private parties. Furthermore, the website lists activities such as bingo, painting and candle-making classes, live music with dancing, and more. For my husband and me, I made a reservation for lunch in an igloo. Our igloo was large enough to fit eight people and cost $50 plus foods and drinks. A larger "party dome" fits up to 14 people and has a fee of $75. The temperatures outside were very cold, but our igloo was kept warm by an electric fireplace and a zippered door. Throughout our meal, our waitress provided timely and friendly service. The Bistro menu listed shareables (e.g., pretzel sticks and charcuterie board), several smash burgers, several flatbreads, mains (e.g., fish and chips, cajun chicken pasta, and quinoa bowl), several salads, several handhelds (e.g., turkey melt, veggie wrap, and Italian panini), many sides, and a couple of desserts. Prices were moderate. (The menus for Sunday Brunch and a group Gathering differ.) The waitress first brought our Sweet Wine-Cookie Flight (4.5 stars), which consisted of the following pairs: Diamond Reo with Brown Sugar Pop Tart, Sweet Finley with Chocolate Salted Caramel, Riesling with Cookies and Cream, and Rose Cider with Strawberry Crunch. The wine glasses came in a wooden box, which was slightly too small, so I needed several minutes of time to carefully pull each wine glass out of the box. I, however, did enjoy the sweet flavors of the wines and cookies. Next our waitress brought out our shareable and two mains. The Hummus Plate (4.5 stars) consisted of fresh and tasty hummus, feta, olives, top seedz crackers, tomatoes, cucumbers, green and red peppers, carrots, celery, and tzatziki. My main course was Crab Cakes (4 stars) with a substituted side of salad. Two crab cakes were a decent size of 4 ounces each, but I would have preferred more crab meat. I liked the garlic aioli. My husband's main course was the Cali Burger (4 stars) with a side of fries. In a brioche bun, a beef patty was topped with fontina cheese, applewood-smoked bacon (which he would prefer be crispier), avocado, avocado ranch, lettuce, and pickles (which he commented were nicely crunchy and sweet-sour) (no tomato at his request). The total price for the flight, shareable, two mains, and a soda was $98 plus sales tax and tip (plus the earlier $50 fee for the igloo).

This was my second visit to Narcisi Winery; this time we had a wine tasting and dinner…read morereservations. Let me say that we really enjoy a number of their wines. The crème de la crème is Omaggio. This full-bodied red wine is excellent. For our meal we enjoyed their complimentary bread and dipping sauce. This is very good but I do not recommend buying a bottle as it will do bad and it isn't overly special. I had the VEAL TORTELLONI; I would order this again. It was ground veal tortelloni, heirloom tomato, caramelized onion, spinach, and a creamy cacio e pepe sauce. Again, both my wife and I felt this meal was excellent. My wife had the CHICKEN & BURRATA ALLA VODKA. This was very good but the Veal Tortelloni was better. Service was excellent and they have a backup generator, which is nice as both times we have come severe weather hit us. Dessert was both Tiramisu and NUTELLA CREAM PIE. Both were delicious and portions were large. My only knock is service is very slow. When we waited for dessert it was around 20 mins and it was another 20 mins to get our check and pay the bill.

Some places have sentimental value. Others have wine. @narcisiwinery manages to be both…read more My grandma's favorite spot, and one that will always hold a special place in my heart. I'm so thankful for all the memories I got to make here with her and my pap, and now getting to keep making them with my mom. We sat outside because that's our spot, and we Uber because we know ourselves well enough to know we're not leaving with empty hands. Now, let's talk food. The burrata salad was fresh and exactly what I was looking for. Mom got the veal tortellini, which I tried and can confirm was GOOD. Naturally, this resulted in a little order envy. Should've trusted the pasta instincts. Instead, I apparently had something to prove to the protein department and ordered the Delmonico. I asked for rare/medium-rare and got well-done, tough steak instead. I hate sending food back, but this one was putting my jaw to work, so back it went. The New York strip was better, but I think we've established that I need to stop straying from my true love: a thick filet. In hindsight, I should've ordered pasta like I know I should when I come here. The tortellini was making a VERY convincing argument. The steak experience could've been a busy-night hiccup, but the overall experience is why I'll keep coming back. Between the wine, food, live music, and the gorgeous outdoor space, Narcisi has a little something for everyone. It's especially hard to beat in the warmer months, right into early fall. Some places are worth returning to for the atmosphere. Some for the food. And some because they hold pieces of people you wish you could sit across the table from one more time. Narcisi Winery | Gibsonia, PA #NarcisiWinery #PittsburghFoodie #PittsburghRestaurants #PittsburghEats #PittsburghWineries

I've been wanting to try this place for ages and finally got a chance to recently…read more First, they have a giant parking lot. Maybe not that big a deal, but a lot of the Pour Tour locations don't have their own parking so this' is a big plus. I love the atmosphere inside. Rustic, but with some modern flair. A bit dark, but also light enough to see what you need to see. There are a variety of seating options including standard tables, high tops and seating at the bar. I chose to sit at the bar since I was there on my own. My server was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. She shared information about the winery and some of the most popular wine and food items. After sampling several, I settled on a glass of the playhouse red blend and one of their specials - a grilled cheese and tomato bisque. The soup was creamy and delicious and the grilled cheese comfort food perfection. Food came out fairly quickly and my server was attentive to my needs without being pushy. I really enjoyed my experience here and will definitely be back, hopefully for one of their events or maybe a visit in their fun looking igloos.

We were amazed at the outrageous prices during their Octoberfest menu. $9.00 for a lousy hot dog?…read moreWhat is this? PNC Park? The menu was very very limited but yet very unbelievably overpriced. $16 for a pretzel? $9.00 for potato soup? Come on guys.... you could do better! Not ever going back only because I don't like being taken advantage of.

Small venue/ lovely outside patio / lovely couple who own / very nice wine offering / tasting room…read moreis cozy

We stopped in on Saturday during the "Taste of the Galleria" event. We tried some wine samples,…read moreand I thought they were very good. I really like how the space is decorated, and it feels real comfy with lots of picnic tables for seating, and really cool artwork on the walls (which are for sale). Would like to come back again some day, buy a bottle or two, and hang out ... Cheers!!

Wooden Door has been a favorite of mine for years. The location is beautiful, with gorgeous high…read moreceilings and stained glass windows. I always appreciate how helpful everyone is, making great recommendations for something new to try. The food is always perfectly paired for any libations.

The wine, atmosphere, food, staff....the best of the best!! Nice way to spend an evening.read more

Wow! What a beautiful winery on their patio overlooking the lake. Great service and delicious…read morefinds inside the shop. Look out for Debbie's biscotti!

We came here after having lunch down the road. We did a tasting of the 5 dry wines they had that…read moreday. The Riesling and Chambourcin were both excellent. We bought a bottle and some glasses to drink on the patio since it was a beautiful fall day. They do provide wine openers and plastic cups outside, but we prefer drinking out of glass and they were only $3.50 each. The view of the little pond/lake was beautiful and the trees were turning. The ambiance was 5 stars. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable of their wines.

First time here in 4 years. Wow this place is so damn amazing from what I remembered. We sampled 3…read morewines for free. Tried 2 reds and a white wine. They were all extremely good. I loved the 1896. He said it's a Noiret with blackberry mixed. He said he doesn't age it in the barrel. The wine maker said he gets his grapes from north east, New York and California. 1896 smells amazing and has a great bite to it. We enjoyed a glass of wine and purchased some wine to go home. Great place the ow we is so nice and helpful. They are down to earth here and have food available to order as well.

We came to Wooden Door for a work Christmas Party. As far as atmosphere goes, the place is…read morefantastic. It's an old church and it is beautiful inside and out. I started out with a Cranberry Mule. It was delicious and I enjoyed it immensely. We got pasta and chicken parmesan as our meals. It was fine, but was nothing great. There was live music that added to the evening.

Wines are delicious,people are very nice.Its in my town of Monongahela and glad they are there.Know…read morewhere I can go when I need a great bottle of wine when having a dinner party..or any function.

The vineyard is tucked into the town of Monongahela , just outside of Pittsburgh, on a beautiful 10…read moreacre family property that has been around for 36 years. I tried their new Traminette wine which I really loved. It had the most amazing floral aroma, citrus notes, and a bitter finish that reminded me of an ale. We were also treated to an amazing spread by @thecheesequeenpgh , pizza and sandwiches by @owenpucel , and a fantastic tour by owners Rich and Janelle. I, obviously a beer girl, learned SO much about wine this visit. What makes this spot unique is that they grown their own grapes . I can also tell that the love and care these great people put into their family business makes it very special place as well.

Such an amazing place!! The owner spent time explaining the wines and helped us step out of our…read more"comfort" zone to try new things. Phenomenal wine and great environment.

My BFF and I stopped in here on Veteran's Day and had the most bizarre experience. We walked past a…read moreman at the pizza counter and back into the winery and were never greeted or explained how the set up works, so we went back to stand around the wine bar for 5-6 minutes with no staff ever appearing. The room was empty besides 5 or so senior ladies who had no wine anywhere to be seen, so we weren't sure what was going on. We walked back to the pizza counter and the man we walked by when we first came in was nowhere to be seen, but another man had just walked in. He asked if we had been helped and we said no, we were trying to go to the winery. He told us to just head over there and he'd be right there. We go back into the winery and he comes behind the counter and kinda just stares at us and then we ask if they do tastings and he said "yes" and just stares again. We had thought he would elaborate, but he did not, so we asked how the tastings work, how many do you get to taste, etc. He says "I don't know, like 3 or 4." He does not offer up any suggestions or tasting notes, no background on the winery, etc. We each picked 3 wines to try and then asked to buy a bottle. All of the wines were actually really good and we settled on the Catawba to sip while we read next to each other. After about 10 minutes, the senior ladies all leave and the man who helped us went to go sit in the dining area of the pizza side to watch tv. It was just a weird atmosphere and no one was very friendly. The longer we were there, the more staff we kept hearing and seeing on the pizza side, but there was never any customers coming in until around the time we finally left. Since I did enjoy the wines, I would be inclined to pick up some bottles if I ever came across them. However, I wouldn't come back into the winery for them.

This place is so beautiful. I would love to go back to the live events or spa to get the full…read moreeffect. They cannot stress enough how much they do not want outside beverages. John was very friendly and most of the wines were very good. On the higher end for a winery in Pittsburgh but I believe theyre mostly Californian wines. Great Cabernet Sauvignon.

Absolutely gorgeous venue. First timers who went last night with family to enjoy no bad juju, who…read moreplayed at the winery. The Vinoski Cabernet Sauvignon was quite delicious, nothing like the majority of wines served in Pennsylvania wineries with the notable exception of BellaTerra, which we also enjoy quite a lot. Vinoski has a beautiful patio and balcony for entertainment, you can reserve tables on the patio and outside food is welcome. We ended up purchasing four bottles of the Cabernet, two to take with us. The photos give a brief idea of the size of the crowd, but the hill sides were both packed. The music was outstanding, and the atmosphere perfect for a summer evening. This place is the exact opposite of narcissi, and that we felt very welcome. Highly recommend