What a great experience here at The Johnston House. My mother, two sisters, and Nonna came here…read morefor lunch on a Sunday. The building is well kept, the staff are kind, and the food is absolutely delicious. If you plan to dine here, be sure to make a reservation on their website! When you are seated, you get to choose from a list of hot, cold, caffeinated and non-caffeinated tea. Your waitress will bring your table milk, sugar, and your own little tea pot with hot water that is the perfect size for two cups of tea. The set menu includes savory and sweet items. The first course items on the bottom plate are a cucumber sandwich, quiche, pesto artichoke pastry, and a chicken salad croissant with an almond crust. The middle layer is a plain scone which is paired with strawberry jam and a whipped cream. The top plate holds the dessert portion. This included a sweet pastry, chocolate mousse cup, and orange cranberry bread. The bread flavor changes throughout the year. The Johnston House also hosts events like bridal showers and baby showers. This is a venue where alcohol is not permitted, so it is perfect for a relaxed, intimate event. I can not wait to be back for my sisters baby shower in a couple months!

This is such an elegant and charming place to get afternoon tea and it's better than any I've been…read moreto in the Pittsburgh area! It is by reservation only, which is done online and you pay online ahead of time as well, which makes for enjoyable experience the day of, not worrying about the check, tip, etc. You get unlimited tea, and there are hot and iced varieties. I started with the mango passion fruit green tea and then finished the experience with the iced raspberry hibiscus -- you can switch it up as much as you want. The savories consisted of a red pepper quiche, spinach artichoke cups, cucumber Boursin sandwiches and almond chicken salad croissants. The standard tea includes one scone per person and I highly recommend ordering extra -- they're phenomenal and are served with strawberry jam and clotted cream. Our desserts were a raspberry lemon pound cake, chocolate and vanilla macarons and a vanilla custard in a pie crust cup with a fresh raspberry on top. Everything was amazing and they rotate menus seasonally. Children are permitted but it's the same menu and price for them, just FYI. I'll definitely return and recommend to others for special occasions or no occasion at all.

Everything about our event exceeded expectations. The team from Common Plea Catering was organized,…read morefriendly, and went above and beyond to make sure every detail was perfect. The food was amazing -- fresh, creative, and beautifully served -- and the staff handled everything seamlessly. The venue looked incredible and ran like clockwork. I can't recommend them highly enough for anyone planning an event in Pittsburgh!

Our experience at The Circuit Center with Common Plea Catering was flawless from start to finish…read more The staff was professional, attentive, and made every detail effortless. The food was incredible -- beautifully presented and full of flavor -- and the service was seamless all night. The venue itself is stunning and so easy for guests to access. And free parking downtown! Highly recommend!

Professional. Over the top good food and service. Best caterer ever. We had a tea party baby…read moreshower. Very well done.

I cannot say enough good things about All in Good Taste. Jack was our point person and from the…read morefirst conversation to clean up after our event, he was responsive, kind, fun to work with and completely professional. I got over a dozen requests for their information from folks who came to our holiday party. I am still getting thank you notes and comments on the amazing food and unbelievably friendly staff. I am never going to another caterer again!

Philomena's catered a work function and the food was amazing!! Baked Ziti was great .. sauce was…read moretoo overbearing. Extra sauce was delightful. The selection of bread provided was on point.. onion buns, dinner rolls, slices of Italian bread etc. The chicken parm was out of this world! Presentation was perfect.. cheese provided (graded and shredded) and salt n pepper at the end of the table where it should be. Its the little things sometimes. Great job on catering this function!

Philomenas Review…read more We used this catering company several times once we decided to use them for our wedding. We booked her one year in advance, and we used her for A New Year's Eve party, and for our wedding shower. These two events required only the food to be present, no service. At the original taste testing, the food was phenomenal as was at each event. Very flavorful and delicious, nothing was dry as it was quality food. The same can even be said about the food at our wedding for those that got it... We discussed our concerns with Amanda on several occasions that we had met. We did two separate taste testings to try a variety of foods, we drove there to pick up food several times, and we went there for tasting our signature drink. On top of that we had no less than 10 phone conversations and several emails discussing details of our wedding and the quality of service we expected. This is why the review has a poor rating. We get married one time in our lives, and the people from our wedding will remember how horrible the service was. We paid extra money for a "bartending service" who told our guests they were supposed to be there serving food. We asked Amanda if she had handled a wedding of this size before (300+ people) She assured us that they do 500 person events all the time. After my mother-in-law had to ask for salad at her table 6 times, and then ask for dressing another four times, we began to panic and realize Amanda over-promised and under delivered severely. In addition to this, the tables were supposed to be bussed and cleared, the plates were to be washed, none of this was done. The head table never got their glasses of water which remained upside down until we cleaned up the next day. We had less than 300 guests RSVP. We paid Philomena's for 310 guests worth of food. We had a total of 278 people attend our wedding, and she still ran out of food even though she insisted on several occasions that there would be more than enough food. She also said there will be several items left over and she would put out to go containers. Speaking of this, she said they would have plenty of time to kill while they were there and to give her things to do while she was there. She was entirely unprepared. When the bridal party walked in and they were still serving salad, we knew this was a disaster. When we spoke with Amanda the following day about the issues that we had, she tried to blame The fact they were unprepared because of the cookies in her area. She promised us that she would be putting out the cookies at the cookie table and never did! My family had to put them all out! We also gave her extra space at the venue as she was worried she wouldn't have enough. In addition to this disaster, I had to dismiss tables on my own wedding night, because Amanda did not bring enough help as clearly her bartenders we're supposed to be serving food, so then we were forced to shut down the bar so the guests could be served. There are several other details minor or large that I may be missing, but I am so upset and frustrated with how this turned out that people now remember our wedding as the wedding that was amazing except for the catering. If you want to use this company be sure to use them for only their food because that is all they are good for. Their services are sub par at best.

We had PW Catering cater our son's rehearsal dinner this past week. Great experience. On top of…read morebeing prompt, Brie, the lady who delivered our food was so friendly and helpful. Best of all the food was phenomenal. We got shrimp, steak, and chicken kebabs with roasted rosemary potatoes and everything was cooked to perfection. They made an already special evening even more special. Thank you so much. Highly recommend

Patty Walker catering is the best around the area, period. Patty takes pride in her work, and it…read morealways spot on with communication, accommodation, and most of all PRESENTATION! Her food is high quality, and you can tell that there is a lot of time and effort that goes in to what she does. Unlike other local caterers who I think are guilty of using cheap products, like powdered or liquid eggs. I have been to a wedding where Patty catered, she did the entire wedding gluten free. How awesome is that? It was some of the best wedding food I ever had (truly) Patty Walker also caters my company's monthly safety meetings which range anywhere from 80-100 people first thing in the morning (she sets up at 5-5:30AM) and it always runs completely smooth. Everyone is always commenting on how great the food is, and asking where it came from! 5 stars for PW catering, thanks for always doing such a great job!

The staff at our recent banquet was extremely helpful. The room was decorated beautifully. The…read morebackground made for great pictures. The management was attentive and kept asking what we needed. The initial organizing process was efficient also. Emails were exchanged that made everything very clear. We also feel like family when we have events at The Fez!

Atmosphere is great banquet rooms very pretty and it is kept very clean food is good…read more Employers are very nice and professional I would recommend The Fez for any occasion you may need.

So I have been supporting and enjoying all big burritos concepts since day one but I was enraged…read morewhen I heard the other day that there employs have been told that if they are feeling sick or under the weather to just get some rest and power through. I'm not sure if this is a corporate policy, but with this being flu season, I would think a they would take every and any step to keep not only their entire staff but their customers safe from being exposed. I have been a corporate manager in the same industry in the past and this type of management enrages me. I have also heard that are told if they are having mental or hormonal issues they should deal with them on their day off. Im not sure corporately who manages the managers but they really need to do a better job at appreciating their employees and customers and the city that has made them a possibility.

Big Burrito aka Big Catering did a superlative job for a reception I organized this spring. The…read morefood came from Alta Via in Fox Chapel, and it was delicious. Robin at Big Catering helped me select menu items, understand quantities and prices, and confirm all details. I asked for the food to be delivered and set up (we did not need servers during the reception). The delivery arrived exactly on time, and setup was perfect. The guests enjoyed the sight and aroma of the beautiful buffet. The delicious selections encouraged people to sit and chat, and then wander back to the buffet for another helping. We received many compliments about the wonderful food. Everything was packaged sturdily. Our family was able to take very tasty leftovers home and enjoy them. I highly recommend Big Burrito for catering, and Alta Via for menu selections.

What a special place! The inside is a step back in time, service is over the top and personal. They…read moreencourage you to walk around and see every room, every building and the grounds. Downstairs they have a hallway with the history of the family and the creation of the Hyeholde .. don't miss it! My husband and I went for an early Mothers Day dinner and we can't wait to go back for the chef's table experience. My husband enjoyed the elk dish while I enjoyed the halibut. Crème brûlée was delicious and the chocolate covered spoon was a nice touch. This is very much an experience dinner so expect $$$$.

Go to Hyeholde for the ambiance. The building and setting are absolutely beautiful and rustic, with…read morebold beam ceilings, chandeliers, and a romantic, dimly lit atmosphere. It's a perfect spot for a romantic dinner for two. The wait staff was very attentive throughout the evening and made some great recommendations, which added to the experience. They also have a great list of craft cocktails. My husband had a mezcal-based cocktail and I had a vodka-based drink, and both were very good. The tomato salad was delicious and incredibly refreshing, especially with the basil sorbet. I believe this may be leaving the menu soon due to seasonality, so definitely try it if you see it available. We also shared the cheese plate and olives, which were both very good. One downside was that we had fruit flies around our table when the cheese plate arrived, which was disappointing. For our entrées, my husband ordered the elk, one of their specialties, and I had the chicken. Both were okay, but neither really stood out to us. For dessert, we shared the PB&J banana bread, which was good. The dessert coffees, however, were outstanding! Overall, Hyeholde is a beautiful and romantic experience, and the setting is definitely the star of the show. The attentive service and helpful recommendations were also a highlight. If ambiance is a priority, it's a great choice. That said, if you're a serious foodie and choosing among Pittsburgh restaurants, I'd personally put some other spots ahead of it for the food.