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    4.6 (128 reviews)
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    Karen H.

    It can be tough to snag a reservation at Lilith, especially on a weekend, but I got lucky! It's pretty small and intimate inside so a reservation is a must!! We took an out of town friend here and he said it was his favorite meal of the long weekend! The food and service has been incredible each time I've been here and this time was no exception. We loved our server Holly and our food was flavorful and delicious. My favorites were the lobster rolls, tuna tartare, skate, and pork chop. You absolutely cannot skip dessert here so be sure to save room, especially for the passionfruit cheesecake!

    Farrotto.
    Mike B.

    Fantastic. The overall experience was amazing. This is a small space and you need to find street parking nearby, but the experience is absolutely worth it. Getting a reservation can also be a challenge, but it's worth making the effort. The staff were extremely friendly and efficient, and every aspect of the experience was well attended to. It felt like our server was present enough to attend to our needs, but also not hovering: allowing my partner and I to experience the evening for ourselves. This is very much an excellent destination for a special occasion. Friendly and well-serviced without being stuffy. In terms of the food, we were very impressed. We generally aim for vegetable forward dining, and they really served that need. Everything was very much chef influenced with complex arrangements of flavors and textures. The beets and things salad was crisp and bright. The farrotto was complex and layered with a tremendous amount of flavor and texture worked into a vegetarian entree. We ended with the chocolate mousse cake, and it was extremely well crafted with details down to tiny macarons and caramel cream to make every bite special. Over, this is an amazing experience. Perfect for a special outing for two.

    Focaccia, lychee cocktail
    Madi N.

    Absolutely unbelievable meal at Lilith in Shadyside. I read a LOT of reviews before going--and now need to do my due diligence and post my after! Let me tell you--if you're a foodie like me make a reservation for here. It's incredible. We ordered: the beets and things salad, fancy lobster rolls, tuna tartare, the skate and beef filet to share, the baked Alaska and chocolate mousse. I'm telling you, everything was to die for. Service was attentive and helpful, vibe was homey and welcoming. Truly not a bad bite on this menu!!! Now one of my absolute top restaurants in PGH. RUN don't walk to Lilith!!!!

    Tuna tar tar
    Stuart O.

    Wow! This was our second time here. We were blown away. The food is fantastic, the service was top notch, the drinks were delicious. Starting with appetizers, we got tuna tar tar, pierogies, oysters and a salad. The salad was amazing. We wanted to totally dissect it and figure out how to make it at home. What are 'seed crunchies' and what makes them so delicious? Then we shared three mains: sea scallops, beef filet and squash ravioli. Each dish had a mix of interesting flavors. We finished with 4! Desserts--again, all unique, the baked Alaska with pumpkin ice cream took the prize. We had two birthdays at the table and got sweet cards from the restaurant staff. Oh, right, the drinks were great, too. Even the one I ordered off menu!

    Pistachio Cake
    Altaf A.

    Lilith was a great date night dinner spot. It's actually remarkable small and we waited in a tiny corridor to be seated, which took a little while. The decor was charming with wallpaper and generally creating an intimate environment. The tables are fairly close. We were given some bread with salted butter and oil. I have to say it was really nice and I actually wanted more, but I appreciated that it was just the right amount to whet your appetite. We got the Pierogies as starters, which came dressed up a bit, which was nice. For our mains we had the scallops and the squash pasta. I thought that Pierogies gave it a Pittsburghy feel and the squash gave a nodto fall flavors, and made for good topical menu choices. I absolutely loved the scallops. The sauces were so delicious. It came on a bed of lentils, which was an interesting choice which I don't see much outside of Indian cuisine. That definitely gave a balance to the textures. We ordered the pistachio cake for dessert and my partner loved it. It had so many things going in it: pistachios, cream, cake, cranberries, etc and had a variety of flavors in different bites. Our server was great, prompt, polite also offered us recommendations. I'd love to go back. I'd want to give 4.5 stars.

    Skate
    Amy A.

    Lilith never disappoints! Came here with the girlies hence the 3 desserts. Everything was delicious. Skate apparently is hard to cook and they did it so well!

    Jessica C.

    We came here for my grad school graduation celebration dinner. We had been in once before- I couldn't stop talking about it so I knew this is where I wanted to celebrate this special milestone. The restaurant is quite small and definitely requires reservations, but the space is decorated so cute and the decor and lighting create a very moody and warm ambiance. Dining here is more than just getting a meal, it is a whole experience. The restaurant is women owed and known for culinary excellence (look them up online!). I will note that the menu is smaller, and at the time we went, had many seafood items on it. So if that's not your thing then I'd just check the menu online beforehand.

    Victoria K.

    Absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish. Where do I begin? The decor and ambiance is so whimsical and fun. We sat in the back room and it was so cozy and semi-private. Our server was a rockstar. She was helpful and prompt and really made us feel taken care of throughout the evening. The food. Oh yes the food. We sampled a special which was chicken liver pâté and it was excellent. It should be added to their regular menu for sure. We also loved the little lobster rolls. We shared a couple of main courses, the filet mignon and a fish dish. Both were perfection. No notes. Finally, we had the seasonal baked Alaska. 10/10. Would definitely recommend this lovely spot!

    Farroto
    Beatrice V.

    Everything about this place is five stars. The restaurant itself is lovely and charming and adorned with beautiful well thought-out details. They have seating inside and a few tables outside too. Our waiter was very calming and friendly, great service. Everything about the meal was also phenomenal. After ordering, they bring out a serving of sliced rosemary focaccia and some olive oil topped with sea salt. It was so good! They make the focaccia in house. I got the cocorita cocktail - tequila, lime and coconut. It was really refreshing and tasty! My boyfriend got the passion fruit smash and loved it. For starters, we ordered the tuna tartare and the Japanese sweet potatoes. The tuna tartare was delicious and citrusy and tasted so good with the buttery crispy crostini. The Japanese sweet potato was topped with a bearnaise sauce and trout roe. Really interesting dish, very rich. I preferred the tartare but both were tasty. For our mains, we got the skate wing and the farroto. The skate wing was delicious, never had it before. The farroto was a nice surprise, it's a vegan risotto dish with mushrooms and other vegetables. Despite not having any cheese it tastes cheesy! Both my boyfriend and I are dairy-free so we loved this dish. It was one of my favorites. So hearty and delicious. We walked away happy with full bellies. Overall, amazing meal!

    Lobster rolls and salad(don't remember the exact name)
    Art B.

    Not remembering all the dishes but a must go for a date night (or I imagine a good girls night). Very intimate(just like the previous amazing restaurant) and spectacular desserts. Every single ingredient is fresh and perfect. The salad had so many amazing ingredients and freshness I don't think I could even procure them at a farmers market. Finish with a dessert for sure and go home very happy. Also great service and amazing owners....just look them up.

    Tuna tartare
    Lena M.

    Lilith is amazing and you need to try it ASAP. My work bestie and I came here after a work event and had the best time. Our server was super sweet and fun! He even riffed along with us. They have a great drink list here. My friend ordered a very tasty passion fruit cocktail. We made a 8:45pm reservation in advance, when we got there around 8:30pm, they seated us early which was nice. It was packed. This restaurant is popular for a reason. It was a bit loud, but as the evening went on and more guests left, it got quieter. I'm not from Pittsburgh, so I don't know how common this is, but it feels like it's in an intimate residential area. So there was parallel street parking nearby. They had some outdoor seats available, but we enjoyed our table inside. They also had gender neutral single restrooms. In true Yelp fashion, we decided to order our food family style. Here is what we got: Rosemary focaccia: This incredible bread before your meal is a star. The whipped ricotta and olive oil that accompanies it is simple and stunning. Lobster Rolls: This is a top menu item for a reason. Having lived in Maine I can be weird with my lobster, but I adored this dish and every last bite. Do be mindful because they can be shell bits, but it's still so good. Tuna Tartare: While the tartare by itself is incredible, the toasted bread that accompanies it elevates the whole dish. I LOVED THIS. Yuca Pierogis: When in Rome...I needed to get pierogies in Pittsburgh. And as someone who loves yuca, this was such a delight. You have to order these. The sauce it came with was so good. I would've licked this plate if I could. Sweet potato: The fish roe that came on top of these sweet potatoes were such a great addition! I adored this dish. Baked Alaska: Confession, I've never had this dessert before, and really wanted to try it after watching the film Queer. Since it was my birthday this past week, my friend got them to put a candle in it for me (note: this is an amazing birthday restaurant, at least two other groups were celebrating birthdays here. They put a candle in each dessert). The ice cream they had was so unique. I believe it was rhubarb with some herb. It was a new flavor for me, but I liked it overall. Please, I'm begging you, come to Lilith. It's a place for the girlies. It's a place for incredible food with a cutesy aesthetic. I highly recommend this gem.

    Focaccia bread
    Liz G.

    I'm way late to the party for Lilith - I have seriously been missing out. What an amazing experience from start to finish! The ambiance of this spot is a picture mixture of intimate, inviting, and "for the girls" if you will. The decor is amazing - bright colors, fun prints. Our service was amazing - attentive, personable and knowledgeable. We decided on sharing small plates because there were too many things that sounded good. Here's a list of everything we tried: -house made Focaccia bread -yucca pierogis -tuna tartare -sweet potatoes -lobster rolls -baked Alaska for dessert Honestly I can't pick a favorite, everything was THAT good. I don't even care for lobster but I could eat those lobster rolls daily. Highly, highly recommend Lilith for a special occasion, or not. You're missing out!

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    Anisha J.

    This is the best spot for a girls night/date night! Very cute and intimate and unique decor. Kinda small so it's hard to get a reservation. Not the best option for vegetarians but one of my favorite spots in Pittsburgh. Wait staff is super friendly and helpful. It's a rotating menu but everything is so intentional and well curated. Cannot recommend Lilith enough!!

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    Gaucho Parrilla Argentina - Perfection!

    Gaucho Parrilla Argentina

    4.5(2.7k reviews)
    4.1 mi•Downtown
    •$$

    Gaucho Parrilla Argentina Wood - Fired Grill located right in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh,…read moreand it's very convenient if you're staying at one of the nearby hotels. We walked from our hotel, so parking wasn't an issue for us, although I imagine parking could be a little challenging in the downtown area. The food was absolutely delicious! We honestly didn't know exactly what to order and didn't want to order too much, so we decided to try the whole appetizer selection so we could taste a little bit of everything and it was amazing! The restaurant has several floors and different atmospheres. There's a rooftop area, a bar area, a floor with music and a livelier atmosphere, and quieter areas if you prefer to relax and enjoy your meal. There are so many options depending on what kind of experience you're looking for. Our waiter Troy, was wonderful! He was extremely knowledgeable, attentive, and caring, and he helped make our experience even better. And the Food was SO good! Everything we tried had such interesting flavors, and I really enjoyed the variety and the whole experience. I highly recommend Gaucho Parrilla Grill especially if you meat lovers ! If you're visiting Pittsburgh, definitely put this place on your list and experience it for yourself. I would absolutely come back!

    This is a challenging review. I haven't been to Gaucho in a while. The last time we visited was in…read morethe downtown location and it was really very good--reminiscent of the Strip location, but a little fancier and with more room to sit. If I hadn't been here before, I would probably rate my Gaucho experience four stars, but this spot (I hate when people say this, and I hate when I sound like those people!) just isn't what it used to be. Dammit. I went there. I had my favorite sandwich--the braised beef. It used to have a really nice, pronounced rosemary flavor. Not so much anymore. And it used to come on a really beautiful slab (not an overstatement) of Gaucho's delicious focaccia. Now it's on an ordinary roll that doesn't stand up to that slow cooked, beef. The beef was still good and tender and flavorful, and the portion is still generous, but the sandwich overall isn't the knockout it once was. It wasn't a bad sandwich. It was a good sandwich. But it wasn't the sandwich I went for. My husband's carne sandwich was on the same ho-hum roll. (Bring back the focaccia as sandwich vehicle, guys!) The beef was flavorful with that nice Gaucho char, but it was a little chewy and hard to eat. Like my sandwich, the bread was the crime here. It was a decent sandwich, but a shadow of its former self. The potatoes...the travesty of the table were the greasy, small, overly charred flimsy potatoes. Maybe you'll remember the roasted papas from the old Gaucho days: chunky, crispy on the outside, toasty and roasty, served up in a wooden bowl. These were definitely not that. (Also, does anyone remember that old-time Strip District Gaucho bowl of corn? The best best best.) The service was very fast and very friendly. The gentleman who brought our food brought us a complimentary dish of all four chimmis--which was so nice, and they are exactly the same as they've always been and absolutely delicious. (Pimenton will always win first place for me. Slather it on a piece of cardboard and I might eat it.) Overall, our meal was fine, but I'm sad to know that Gaucho at its best is in our rear view.

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    Cilantro & Ajo - Arepa Reina Pepiada

    Cilantro & Ajo

    4.6(252 reviews)
    3.8 mi•South Side
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    I returned to this restaurant yesterday and it was just what I needed. Their food is like a…read morecomforting blanket that wraps you up and keeps you warm inside. The Pabellon bowl for me has to be the best thing on the menu, but I wouldn't hesitate to order the empanadas, or arepas. It is so refreshing to have them and right in my neighborhood. We are so lucky that they are here. Go there immediately. Not sure why I gave them a bad review earlier, maybe it was just an off day.

    Cilantro & Ajo is a Venezuelan street food restaurant. They have multiple locations, but my friends…read moreand I visited the Lawrenceville location. Parking is a little tricky because it is street parking only, but we got lucky with a spot right out front. Ordering is super easy and efficient. They have menus up front where you order, and then you sit down and they bring your food to you. I've never tried Venezuelan food so this really was a great experience. I wanted to try it all. Here's what I ordered: [Brown Lemonade]: Tasty and different than your average lemonade [Plaintains]: Sweet with queso fresco [Arepas]: Mine had chicken & gouda and was absolutely delicious. Soft and flavorful. [Empanadas]: These were really tasty. I really loved the beef with the peppers & onions. My friends really loved their papallon bowls, and overall, the experience was really great! This was such a unique experience with unique food. I will be back!

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    The Colombian Spot - Arepa Mexicana without cheese

    The Colombian Spot

    4.5(236 reviews)
    3.3 mi•South Side
    •$$

    I have lunch with a friend once a month and we like to try different restaurants. We went to the…read moreColombian Spot the other day and both of us said it was good that we tried it, but have no need to go back. I had the pork platter with rice, beans, and pickled cabbage. It was ok, but the pork was a bit dry. I also ordered maduros (plaintains). They were a huge disappointment. I love sweet fried plaintains, but they have to be hot. These were served cold. For me the best thing about the place was the coconut lemonade; that was certainly a pleasant surprise. The server was pleasant. The loud music and noise gave me a headache.

    The Colombian Spot is a local restaurant and bar that serves Colombian foods and drinks. Years ago…read moreI greatly enjoyed eating at their location in the Oakland neighborhood, so I felt excited to try this location in the South Side. The menu listed bowls, salads, empanadas, burritos, arepas, signature dishes (e.g., beef, chicken, and seafoods), sides (e.g., yuca fries and black beans), desserts, alcoholic beverages, and juices. Most menu items were gluten-free. Many menu items contained meats, but a good number were vegetarian. I purchased empanadas in the chicken and vegetarian flavors. A server promptly brought them out to me. The fried dough was crispy. The chicken empanada was also filled with potatoes, tomatoes, and onions. The vegetarian empanada was filled with spinach, black beans, and white rice. They tasted pretty good. Each one cost about $3.

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    Pabellon - Cachapa

    Pabellon

    4.7(174 reviews)
    7.1 mi•Banksville
    •$$

    It is dangerous living so close to Pabellon, as their food is so good. My kids LOVE the "chips and…read morecheese". Their naked burritos are amazing and I love the Pabellon burrito which has the plantain in it. The service is always fast and I've never had items missing or wrong in my order. Highly recommend!

    4.5 stars overall. Pabellon is a casual restaurant that serves Venezuelan and Mexican foods for…read morelunch, dinner, and catering for dining in, takeout, and delivery. The menu lists appetizers (e.g., tequenos, tostones, yucca, and tortilla chips with dips), Venezuelan arepas (gluten-free cornmeal cakes filled with meats, cheese, or vegetables), Venezuelan empanadas (gluten-free cornmeal filled with meats, cheese, black beans, or plantains), Venezuelan mains (gluten-free criollo, cachapa, and patacones), Mexican tacos, Mexican burritos, Mexican enchiladas, non-alcoholic beverages, desserts (e.g., flan and churros), and more. Venezuelan cuisine is a blend of indigenous, Spanish, and African influences, and most of it is naturally gluten-free. In addition, several vegetarian options are available, and some menu items can be customized to be vegan. Since 2021, my husband and I have eaten here off and on, and all of our meals have been excellent. The employees promptly and courteously serve us. Here are my ratings for the menu items that we ate: Tortilla chips with queso and guacamole - 4.5 stars - The tortilla chips had a good flavor. The queso tasted extremely cheesy. The guacamole was very freshly made. Beef empanada - 4.5 stars - The fried-dough exterior was perfectly crispy, and the beef filling was savory. I particularly enjoyed the green sauce on the side. Seafood empanada - 3.5 stars - This fried cornmeal pastry was filled with tilapia, shrimp, and vegetables. It was a large size, and the flavors were alright. Pabellon empanada - 4.5 stars - This fried cornmeal pastry contained black beans, white cheese, shredded beef, and sweet plantains. My husband ate it and said that he really liked it. Llanera chicken arepa - 5 stars - This arepa is my husband's favorite go-to. It was a very large size, and it was stuffed with much chicken, lettuce, tomato (although my husband does not like tomato), cheese, and guacamole. My husband commented that the combination of flavors was delicious. On the side was guasacaca, a tangy Venezuelan sauce that is made from avocados, green peppers, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and mayonnaise. Chicken quesadilla - 4 stars - A flour tortilla was filled with shredded chicken, cheese, onions, and peppers. The ingredients were very fresh, but the quesadilla tasted slightly plain even with the sides of guacamole and sour cream, so I dipped it in queso. Veggie quesadilla - 5 stars - A flour tortilla was stuffed with yellow cheese, green peppers, and onions. On the side were pico de gallo, lettuce, guacamole, and sour cream. I really liked the gooey cheese and the flavors of the vegetables. Soft tacos - 4.5 stars - My husband ate these tacos. One was filled with chicken, and the other was filled with pork. He seemed to enjoy them. Plantains - 5 stars - These fried plantains tasted very sweet, and they were topped with some cheese. The serving size was generous. Tres leches cake - 5 stars - A large slice of cake was soaked in three milks and topped with whipped cream and cinnamon. I really enjoyed the taste of the sweet cake and the spicy cinnamon.

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