Best Espresso Martini I've ever had!!! Amazing atmosphere and friendly staff even during a busy night. Go here!!

This place is so unique from their selection of drinks to the amazing set of severe behind the bar. They are incredibly knowledgeable and helped us picked the perfect drinks! read more

Grapperia - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Run don't walk to the best selection of grappa and amari ive ever seen. This place is incredible. A little piece of europe in pittsburgh. I wonder if they'd let me move in. read more

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This is a great place to pre order post dinner at Piccolo Forno or other nearby restaurants. Their bartenders are super friendly and make a good cocktail. I really liked the Vespa which was sort of a riff on a Sidecar. They also have a tremendous assortment of Amaros. The two we tried were really satisfying and we loved the special glass they served them in. Beer drinkers will find a few to choose from including Peroni. You can buy a bottle of wine here for your dinner at BYOB Piccolo Forno. The other thing we liked was the outside area in front where lots of fellow patrons gathered to enjoy a drink on a beautiful early fall night. read more

Grapperia - Amaro - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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THE BEST espresso martinis. Great selection of amaro. Unique grappa cocktails. Grab a drink or bottle of wine before heading next door to Piccolo Forno, and you have yourself a really great date night or evening out with the friends. read more

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Grapperia is my go to spot in Lawrenceville. The cocktails are always excellent, and Rich is a great bartender . It's the best local hangout for a good drink. No food, but Piccolo Forno is next door and usually food trucks at 11th hour. read more

Always love grapperia. Miss going in for a gin and tonic, but they have amazing craft cocktails as well!! read more

Grapperia is a super cozy spot serving creative cocktails, imported brews, rare wines as well as a small food menu.  Known for their Grappa which is an Italian brandy distilled from the pomace of grapes used in wine making and Amari which is a bitter-sweet Italian herbal liqueur that is commonly drank as an after-dinner digestif.  They also serve tons of Italian wines by glass or by bottle, tons of creative cocktails and local and imported microbrews.  This Italian bar is located in the neighborhood of Lawrenceville, a small quaint indoor area with a few outdoor tables. read more

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Cozy and intimate bar with great drinks. A cool vibe with all the different bitters (I will be back to try) and smaller with still enough room for plenty of people. Drinks were unique and delish! read more

Grapperia - Sicilian Slinger & classic Negroni - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Wow, check you out Grapperia! No seriously you aren't much to look at. Completely walked right by you without noticing you there. But then you must have winked at me and I found myself agreeing to walk on in. It's small a few round tables and a small bar with probably 8-10 stools. We were lucky both times we stopped in and found a spot at the bar. The bartenders here are no joke, quite the mixologists. Our first time here we ordered off their drink menu but we were in route to a local brewery. This last time it was all Grapperia. I ordered the Ryes and Shine. The bartender did an amazing job as I told him what I liked and what I didn't in recommending the drink. Perfectly balanced, no sugary sweetness here. As I was enjoying my cocktail I say him make an espresso and then mix it into a shaker. I said hey what's that?! Yanno minding my business. An espresso martini. Ok I have had espresso martinis but I think this ranked up there to oh the best ever! It was just that fresh espresso woke me up, I liked it so much I ordered two. Great stop. read more

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Grapperia is a cozy bar in lawrenceville. I never have trouble finding seating and usually order wine from here when I'm dining at Piccolo Forno next door. Service is always great too. I decided to get Acid raindrops and Ferrari which are both very strong and bitter drinks. I am more of a sweet fruity drink person so these were not my style but that's on me. If you don't like strong drinks, I'd maybe recommend the wine or beers. But otherwise, no complaints about this place and will be going back! read more

Grapperia - Acid raindrops - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Love Grapperia SO much! It's a great for a before or after dinner spot or while waiting for your table at piccolo forno located around front on butler street! Love the low key chill vibe, cocktail selection, and how everyone that works there is so great! Thanks for bringing this to Pittsburgh! read more

Grapperia - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We'd walked past this little spot just off of Butler St. quite a few times before finally stopping in. I'm so glad we did. It's a cozy low-key spot with kind of sexy vibes. Great for a little date or cocktails before or after grabbing dinner somewhere in Lawrenceville. The cocktails are unique, upscale & delicious. Plus this is a sister bar to Piccolo Forno byob so you can grab a bottle here to avoid corkage there. Or you can enjoy apps from there with your drinks here (you may have to walk over to get them if it's busy there). read more

Grapperia - Espresso Martini - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Fantastic tiny bar specializing in all things amaro. Seating is tight, and once inside (or outside, weather permitting), it's a great spot for drinks and if you are hungry, you can also order from Picolo Forno next door. I started with a Toronto cocktail - rye, fernet, turbinado, and bitters. It was solid and drank like an old fashioned with a shot of fernet - delicious. Afterwards, I tried a number of Amaros and really enjoyed a version of fernet from a distillery in Brooklyn. The staff here is awesome and knowledgeable, and the place has a full range of liquor, wine and beers (also to go). Definitely we had a spot like this in Seattle! read more

Grapperia - Nice fernet from Brooklyn! - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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We stopped in for an after dinner drink after dining upstairs at Piccolo Forno. I ordered an espresso martini. It wasn't the best I have ever had, there was a bit of a bitter aftertaste. I still enjoyed it, and it's a nice spot to relax, talk to friends and enjoy a cocktail. read more

Real chill place for cocktails. Average priced drinks with some fun house specials. Staff is knowledgeable and good to talk to-- enjoyed my multiple visits over the years. read more

I absolutely love this place. It's walkable so if I happen to overdo it I can safely get home. Lol. Some of the finest Italian wines and cocktails I've ever had. The bartenders are just fabulous. They have all the answers to any question you could possibly think of. My latest favorite drink is the Fallen Angel. Grapperia is the sort of wine bar that I would visit if I were on vacation somewhere. I've taken friends from out of town and it was a hit! read more

Great little bar in lower Lawrenceville. The seating is tight and limited, but the variety of cocktails and wines are great. Service is great too. If you get hungry you can order to go from Picolo Forno next door! read more

Grapperia - a couple of people sitting at a table with drinks - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This place was fun and it makes you feel hip just being there. It's the perfect spot for a cocktail bar and it's fun tasting a few options when you go with friends. Definitely a good part of a Lawrenceville date night. read more

This is such a fun spot! Amazing wine selections & great cocktails. It has a great vibe for a girls night, date night, etc. & they have indoor/outdoor seating! They don't have their own kitchen but you can order Piccolo Forno to go & eat at Grapperia - amazing!! Definitely a great find & will be back! read more

Grapperia - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

How have I never reviewed Grapperia?! This is one of my favorite wine bars! Great service and great Italian wines. My friends really enjoy their cocktails too, but I am always excited to taste different Italian reds. Grapperia is located right behind Piccolo Forno (one of my fave restaurants). They have a few tables outside, and open the door so it feels airy even inside the bar. They started selling bottles to go too! If you buy a bottle there and take it to Piccolo, there is no corkage fee. I have never had a wine here that I didn't like. I love that it's very chill and just behind the main strip of Butler Street. Stop here before or after dinner for a glass of vino! read more

Grapperia - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Came before dinner at Piccolo Forno next door, and so glad we did! Awesome cocktails and super cool vibe inside. Staff were friendly and service was quick. If you want a great aperol spritz, this is your place! read more

My favorite wine bar in pittsburgh! Love the vibes in here since it's intimate so you can still hear and talk with people but it's definitely a lively spot. It was a little hard to find if you don't know that it's to the right of Piccolo Forno. They have really good drinks here too. I love their aperol spritz since they are heavier on the aperol, which is what I like. They have a powerful spicy margarita and their take on an old fashioned is good too! A little too sugary for me but it is definitely well done. This place is great while waiting for your table to be ready at dinner too! There's not a ton of seating since this place is on the smaller side but they do have a table that seats up to 6. It's better for smaller groups for sure. read more

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My phone died as soon as I tried to take a photo of my VERY delicious Negroni when I visited a few weeks back, sadly! Grapperia is situated behind Piccolo Forno in Lawrenceville and is a fun secret bar to visit - except, it's not so secret on a Saturday night when there are lots of in-the-know young people who are seeking unique Italian cocktails and spirits. I'd heard of it for years and it's a really cool vibe, very dark and cozy and European. It's very small, so don't necessarily expect to be able to seat a large group, but the drinks are strong and expertly crafted and the ambiance is friendly and gregarious. I really want to return and sample some grappa, their signature Italian grape brandy, as I've never tried it before. It's a fun place to check out, and I imagine that in the summer it's lovely to sit outside! Can't wait to return! read more

The vibes, the drink options, the service is perfect. i absolutely love this place. We went there for my birthday and had the best time!

From out of town and come to Pgh often for pleasure. Never been in Grapperia though. Dinner was at Piccolo Forno. So I thought I was coming in for a bottle of wine and expected more of a bottle shop. What I found was a very cool bar with a library of grappa and...amari! Now I'd been curious about different amari but where does one begin? Here. A few questions and we were hooked up with a range of samples, quickly dialing in to what we liked best. So we had our cocktails here, and water for dinner because yeah, it was boozy. Now if I could only figure out where to buy that Italian amaro I loved. Can't wait to come back. read more

A hidden gem in Lawrenceville, this cocktail bar is perfect for an intimate evening. I would recommend going with a group no larger than four since it's a smaller space, but it's a cozy space. The staff is quick with drink orders, but you do have to grab them from the bar yourself (which, isn't a hassle because no matter where you're sitting, you're no less than 7 feet away). I loved my Aperitivo cocktail that was refreshing and strong! Can't wait to go again. read more

Grapperia - Aperitivo - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Great menu, drink came promptly at 5 pm when I went for drinks with a friend on a Tuesday. Tables outside if you feel like enjoying some of this beautiful Pittsburgh summer weather with one of the many delightful drinks available here. Turns out happy hour is only late-night after 9 so it's full price at 5. A little pricey but upscale. Got the chicken liver crostini and cheese plate-highly recommend. Chicken liver was super! Great hearty liver flavor and really liked the sweet jellied upper layer that came with it. Cheese plate allowed me to sample three cheeses including an incredible truffled pecorino and came with some honey and tasty pickled goods. My lemony grappa cocktail was 10/10 delicious, and my friend really liked her wine. Cute spot, good for a date-style drink or light dinner. Love the grappa theme. Into the spot. read more

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Great place for a pre dinner drink! We were looking for a spot to grab a cocktail before heading down butler street to Pusadees garden and came upon this gem. Welcoming staff, lots of different cocktail options. I went with the Italian 75 which had balsamic vinegar and rosemary. I was a little nervous at first but it was delicious! Will definitely be back! read more

Grapperia - Drink menu - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This tiny cocktail bar had an interesting atmosphere and interesting drinks. The bartenders were all very nice, and I will definitely be returning soon. read more

I've been here for drinks many a times. Always a favorite due to the delicious Fallen Angel bourbon cocktail. Nice chill vibe and lighting. Also has a little wine market bookcase for unique wines to try. One of my go to's. Highly recommend for a drink before or after dinner. read more

I don't know if the bar staff realized they were giving off a unwelcoming energy, but they were. They were cordial enough to not outright make us feel unwelcome, but it did not go unnoticed. They didn't ask if everything was going OK once, like in most places, nor did they ask if we wanted another drink when we finished ours. so we paid and could not get out of there fast enough. The vibe was a buzz kill. And they weren't super busy so that wasn't an excuse. They seemed to be too busy focusing on their regulars. Too bad, you never know who it was that walked into your bar and could have spread the word. Sad to say, I wouldn't recommend this place. read more

I've been to Grapperia numerous times and finally decided to give it the glowing review it deserves! Very chill, dark, cozy spot, good for small groups or dates. In the warm weather months they have outdoor seating and keep the doors open - always a plus! The bartenders are incredibly helpful and unpretentious. The cocktails are creative and refreshing. You should definitely try the build your own spritz option (don't worry, the knowledgeable staff are there to answer any questions). Another important thing to note - the Thursday special is $5/glass of wine! Easily one of my favorite cocktail spots in the burgh. read more

Grapperia - Build your own spritz (don't worry, it's a paper straw ) - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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It's a cute place right down the street from me. Nice outdoor seating and atmosphere inside. The bartender was really nice and recommended a drink. Affordable drinks. read more

Grapperia - Get it On the Floor - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cool vibes, helpful staff. Feeling overwhelmed the menu, they're more than willing to share a recommendation. read more

Grapperia - La Corte grappa - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Nice cozy space with on-point barkeeps. Fallen Angel an excellent cocktail. While our party did not partake, they were churning out espresso martinis. read more

Great service, interesting offerings, and one of my favorite bars in Pittsburgh. The cocktails are great and they obviously have the city best offering of Italian apertifs. read more

Visited around 9pm on Thursday, because I heard that they had Happy Hour Tu-Th after 9. However, the day we visited was a Wine Night ($5/glass of wine) so there were no cocktail discounts. Not completely sure if that's every Thursday or not, but just a FYI (reading some of the other reviews, they also mention Thursday being Wine Night). I decided to still go for the cocktails, because I wanted to try some grappa for my first visit to Grapperia! As you enter Grapperia, you'll see that there's a bar, some benches, and tables. It's not a large space, but you can bring a couple friends. Might be hard to get a seat if it's busy, but it was only around 75% full when I visited. I found the place charming and casual, and I felt very comfortable. The menu has an extensive Grappa list (as you might have gathered), and the whole place has a sort of Italian theme going on. For drinks, we ordered the LaVanda and another grappa cocktail that used walnut bitters (perhaps Granite and Sand). We also ordered the chicken pate and cheese plate. I'll note that the drinks came out super quickly (yay!). Both of the cocktails were a new experience! Each had its own personality, so I would definitely recommend reading what's in each of the cocktails so that you can choose a drink you would like. I personally liked the Granite and Sand a lot. The chicken pate had a layer of jelly on top, and together it was more on the sweet and light side in relation to other pates. My friend really liked it. The cheese plate came with three types of cheeses and condiments, and we really liked 2 out of the 3 cheeses (the third was good too). Overall nothing to complain about in terms of the finger food! If I come back, I'll try to catch Happy Hour on a different weekday. Definitely recommend if you're looking to try out some cocktails you wouldn't usually find! read more

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We were looking for a place to get a few cocktails or a glass of wine. Also we were looking for a new place we had never been to before. We found this place on Yelp and saw it got good reviews so we decided to check it out. We found street parking close by and actually almost walked right passed it. So we found it and walked right in. It was like the reviews said it was a cozy place but not too small. It was crowded but not too crowded. We could have sat at a table but we found two bar seats. We were greeted and looked over the menu. We were thinking cocktails tonight more than wine so we ordered some cocktails. I got the Fallen Angel which is similar to an Old Fashioned. I couldn't tell the difference but it was good. Looking over the menu there were other good things to try but this is what I really wanted. People watching I could see a lot of people stopped by for a drink or two here before dinner at the place next door. I think you can order food from there and eat it here as well. If you buy a bottle of wine here they wouldn't charge you a corkage fee if you go to dinner next door. Sounds really good and this is a great spot in my opinion. We didn't eat here or at the restaurant next door but it was exactly what we were looking for. A good place for a couple of drinks that weren't overly expensive and a good place to talk and hangout. Also the bartenders were nice and made us feel welcomed. read more

The cocktails here are literally the best I have had in Pittsburgh. The first time I came here, I was blown away by the intimate space, kind and knowledgeable bartenders, and delicious grappa. The LaVanda was incredibly delicious, but some of the others were a bit too strong for me. The space is small, so prepare to wait and I wouldn't recommend going with big groups. However, if you're prepared for a small, cozy space, and potentially waiting, it's absolutely worth it. read more