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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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).
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!
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!
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!
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!
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1 year ago
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
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
1 year ago
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
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
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
2 years ago
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
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
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
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
2 years ago
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
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
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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4 years ago
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
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
5 years ago
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
4 years ago
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2 years ago
I wish I could give this place more stars! While waiting for a table at Piccolo Forno, we walked in to Grapperia and found it full. Luckily, 3 people were about to leave and gave us their seats so only 1 of us had to stand. We were seated at the bar, which is the best place to be (in my opinion) when visiting a unique bar such as this. It was small, but had a lot of character. My mom and I tried two of the handcrafted cocktails, while my brother and friend each had a beer. The staff was unbelievably professional and knowledgeable about their drinks, so I was able to try a variety of them and was never disappointed! Due to unforeseen circumstances on Saturday night, we ended up being stuck in the bar for a couple hours longer than expected. Therefore, we ordered the Spiced Walnuts, Fegato con Crostini, Formaggi and Salamini . It was all delicious. Our bartenders were Lou, Chris and Solomon and they were absolutely awesome to work with and get to know. In addition to the seasonal special written on the chalkboard (of course I can't remember the name), we also enjoyed the following drinks and recommend them all! Aperitivo Aperol - Prosecco - Blood Orange Soda Shrub Runner Maggies Farm Spiced Rum - Yellow Chartreuse - Strawberry Basil Shrub - Lime - Fresh OJ Asino Vodka - Limoncello - Ginger Beer - Lemon Juice Italian 75 Grappa - Prosecco - Balsamic Vinegar - Rosemary Seriously, go check it out. You won't be disappointed. 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
5 years ago
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
4 years ago
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
I think I found my new favorite place in Pgh! One day after work we decided to stop by and check this new place out, and since then we have been back a handful of times and each visit just seems to improve upon the previous one. Staff is friendly and professional, drinks are awesome, and the little meat, cheese and pate plates are pretty yummy. You cannot go wrong here. Whether you want to grab a quick after work drink and a quick snack, or are waiting for a table at Piccolo Forno and want to get a drink and enjoy a cool vibe, Grapperia is the place for you. read more
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3801 Butler St
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Lawrenceville
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