Specialty dinner to celebrate the end of a project. A friend and started with craft cocktails before ordering a couple different small plates. We sat at the bar and had some great conversation with the manager and the bartender. They were both really helpful in giving suggestions on what we should order, not pushing anything. I got a smoky bourbon based cocktail that was amazingly aromatic. My friend got a cucumber collins that was equally intense, but in a completely different way. Both were sippers with intense flavors. For our meal, we ordered the seafood tartine, the chicken liver mousse, and the octopus. I would suggest at least 2 plates per person if you want a full meal. That said, these were beautifully plated and full of flavor. Fresh seafood, slightly metallic liver (as it should be), briny caviar. Advanced flavors, each standing on its own. read more

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Wow! Excellent brunch. We had the 2 plates: Shakshuka and the short rib hash. Both were excellent. We ordered extra sourdough toast to finish all the sauce. Yum! Fantastic service. Resy reservation. read more

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We returned for dinner this time at an early Saturday evening. We made a reservation but turned out that we didn't need it as there was a lot of seating so early in the evening. Food and service was outstanding. We had the mesclun salad and regretted ordering the smaller size. The bagel crumbs on it give it a really good flavor and crunch. The falafel was also very good and extremely flavorful. The carrots plate was not too soft, a little crunch still in them, which is how we like them. This paired well with the trout entree. The trout sauce has some kick to it, so I ended up often dipping the carrots into the sauce. We wished we had ordered bread to sop off the rest of that sauce. My husband had a beer and I had something the bartender made up which went according to my tastes of something like a bloody mary with spice and herbs. The drink was perfect. We finished off with a donut with lavender sugar. I was afraid that there would be a strong taste of lavender which I'm not fond of, but the donut was so good that we cleared all the crumbs from the plate. Parking is street parking. Must come again! read more

i ordered a bagel sandwich, smashed potatoes, and a donut for delivery. i'm not a donut person, but these donuts were really good. the bagel sandwich was okay, a little salty. i didn't finish the sandwich because i found not one, but two, long strands of hair in my sandwich. gross. read more

Our family dinner for 6 tonight was a very enjoyable experience. We, in total, ordered pretty much everything on the menu, from appetizers and mains, to deserts. Everything was excellent. The place is energetic, to just the right degree, and service was perfect. The minor negative features would include the limited menu and the wine list, which is creative but lacks affordable basics like California Chardonnays and Cabernets. read more

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I have heard rave reviews about Scratch and I just don't get it. Yes, it's on Troy Hill, which makes it somewhat unique in that the neighborhood has very few businesses. It also has a bit of a hipster feel. Our waitress on a Saturday night had a big nose ring and used the term "mouth feel" to describe how a certain dish tasted (never heard that one). They also have a very extensive drink menu with everything from fun sounding cocktails and fancy vermouth. Plus their menu sounds fancy, with names like "Ful Medames" to describe what was basically hummus. The thing is, when you get past the fancy hipster feel, the food is not that special. The aforementioned ful medames was just hummus, two slices of bread (nice burnt flavor, but still just two pieces) and some celery and radishes. Ok...pretty normal. My fiancé and I split the slow cooked beef and a risotto. The beef was good, for sure (melt in your mouth, with yummy gravy). But it came with approximately 3 pieces of carrot and a pile of good but pretty standard mashed potatoes. This was a trend in their menu: lots of words to describe garnishes that amounted to a very small part of the meal. The risotto was similarly plain - basically a big bowl of starch with very few lobster mushrooms, even though this fancy sounding garnish was a selling point of the dish. These fine but pretty ordinary entrees were each ~$25. Our server kindly split the two dishes on separate plates though, since she knew we were sharing. We did enjoy our flourless chocolate cake for dessert. It had a salty cream on top which contrasted nicely with the sweet cake. Still though, we paid $10 for a small piece of cake. Seems so buggie! Back to the hipster feel. The inside had fun little decor touches but also some weird features, like the red plastic chairs that felt straight out of 3rd grade. We also noticed that the tables are very long. As you can see in the photo below, I was two arms lengths away from my fiancé for our meal! read more

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Really great experience all around. Delicious and super interesting food, doting staff, charming atmosphere. Seriously, no complaints. Hope to visit again someday. read more

We came after having tried their food at an event. So glad we did! No contact ordering, but staff members will come if you indicate you want help with the card on the table. I have to eat gluten free which is really easu here. Almost everything is already gluten free. We tried the buffalo cauliflower and poutine. I had shepherd's pie - it was incredible. Cocktails were also really good. There is a large bar area. You can also order food on that side. Highly recommend it!! read more

I had brunch here with a friend. Good coffee and good food. Need to go back and try more on the menu.

Great ambiance, excellent service and delicious food! Will try again and recommend to others. It is a hidden gem in Troy Hill.

Wow. Just Wow. Saturday's morning coffee adventure took me to the Troy Hill neighborhood of PGH to @scratchco_pgh - I cannot believe it took me so long to find this absolute gem! It is so absolutely cozy, warm, just hygge, but also has some of the most awesome, quirky art & signage. The employees were amazing, & a special shout out to David who was behind the bar & a partner in the business. SO nice & absolutely amazing service/conversation. I started out with an iced Root beer Float Latte. Yes - you heard that right. Then decided to get another - an iced Spruce Tip latte. The syrups are all housemade & the lattes are a solid 10/10. I decided to grab some food as well - cinnamon sugar & glazed donuts. By far the best in the city. 10/10. If you know me, I've eaten A LOT of NYC/NJ bagels - I got a plain bagel, plain smear, & cucumbers.... Closest I've had in PGH. Everything - the ambiance, the service, the drinks, food exceeded all of my expectations! The hours are awesome - it's an all day cafe, and they even have pop ups. I can't wait to go back to try their dinner, & I know I will be back to hangout or work from there. It's such an awesome spot - I highly recommend checking them out! Get there early if you want donuts, or you can also make a reservation. This was a great way to start the day/ weekend. Thanks @scratchco_pgh read more

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We visited this place for a Sunday brunch and loved everything about it. The food was delicious and the service was friendly and prompt. It's just a really cool place with a great vibe. Highly recommend! read more

Overall I really liked this restaurant, but one practice left me feeling very awkward. On the bill, the tip amounts were 22, 25, and 28%, and the one that was selected by default was 28%. Seriously? I'm a pretty good tipper, but I wasn't going to tip 28%, and changing to a lower amount made me feel cheap. I enjoyed the food, the decor, and I loved our server. Everything about the meal was great. Why make me feel bad at the end? The restaurant should change that practice. Other than that, I loved it! read more

Great spot for craft cocktails and interesting menu. Staff was friendly and welcoming.

I used to love this place since they first opened and liked to take large party of friends there for random get togethers or special occasions like birthdays. But recently the service and food have been pretty bad, not sure if they have changed owners, managers, chef or all of the above, but something is very different. During my most recent visit they keep forgetting our drinks, even water (I had to remind them three times), then took an hour to take our orders but first told us that half of the menu was not available (at 7:30 pm) Some of the dishes were pretty mediocre, a friend got literally a bowl of rice with three asparagus on top as a substitution for the only vegan dish that was not available. Ridiculous. Going out for dinner is expensive. We can cook a great meal at home if we just wanted to eat, but the point of going out besides the food is the experience and the service. I give them an extra star just because of the good times that are now just memories, because we are not coming back. read more

Haven't had a bad bite here! Very able to accommodate gluten free diets, usually has a small menu with one vegetarian option, so you may want to check the menu ahead to make sure your vegetarian friends can eat. I appreciated the tall booth seating, which feels very intimate. read more

I really like the setup, layout and decor at Scratch, it's modern with a hint of shabby chic and rustic. Eclectic, homey and comfortable. The service is pretty good too. Servers actually listen and pay attention, answering questions, no matter how many a customer may have they don't lose patience. I've had the rutabaga soup which is beyond amazing and the same can be said about the tagliatelle which is made with walnuts and ricotta. Haven't been back in awhile and really need to see what's new on the menu. read more

Vibe was all over the place (in a great way) with a variety of people there and eclectic table deco. Ordered the fried chicken, steak dish, and smashed potato app. Food tasted like it was made fresh. The smashed potatoes with feta were an odd app but pretty surprisingly good (I wasn't expecting much). The salty pop of feta was pleasing but the dish could have used a crema or something bc it was pretty dry as potatoes tend to be. The fried chicken was amazing and the side sauce was amazing. Coupled with the pickled jalapeño and ginger mashed potatoes (very odd but SO delicious), it was the star of the night - although clunky to eat off the bone without rolling up your sleeves and going to town. The steak looked great but the taste of the overall dish seemed confused as all flavors seemed to run together. Servers were so friendly and attentive. Will definitely be back to try again! read more

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Came for a birthday dinner. The place has a great ambiance and is tucked away so there's none of that noise you'd get near a nice restaurant in downtown. I knew about the vermouth flight and was excited to try after dinner. I got the gnudi, and had a few bites of the chicken with queso polenta. Both tasted as good as they looked. They have great vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options, so I'm not worried about accommodating a mix of friends in the future. read more

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Great place for coffee and a breakfast sandwich or bagel but the pastrami sandwich was sooo good! Also, great atmosphere!

This is a great restaurant hidden in an unknown part of town. The decor is super original and even the mismatched plates make it unique. We came on a weekday and it was pretty empty. Prices were about 19 to 29 for entrées and 8 to 11 for appetizers. I was surprised to not see the salmon I had been looking forward to on the menu, but the beef Bourguignon I ordered was absolutely delicious! My fiance loved the chicken as well. Just be aware that the menu does seem to change fairly often. read more

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Love this restaurant / cafe / bar! Warm and lovely atmosphere, delicious breakfast items, and yummy tea lattes. read more

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Wow, what a meal we had! Everything was wonderful from the unique atmosphere, to the wonderful staff and the delicious food and drinks. We started with the olive and snack plate, and was we devoured that, we had the smash burger and the ravioli. Both were 10/10 dishes. We ended with rose and lemon ricotta cake. Cannot wait to go back!!! New fav spot! read more

I stopped by here this past Thursday night for dinner with my wife. Honestly I had never heard of Scratch before I saw it as the top rated Pittsburgh restaurant for August 2018 in an email from OpenTable. Since my wife and I are always game to try a new place we almost immediately made reservations. We arrived to the restaurant at around 6:20 which was a little bit before our 6:30 reservations and had no trouble getting seated immediately. The restaurant itself is interesting from the standpoint that you walk into a large bar area first and then an equal sized dining room off to the right. On the day that we were there the host/hostess wasn't around and so I poked our head into the dining room where we were greeted and seated. The table where we were sat was a 2 top but was abnormally long and so I felt like I was a lot further away from my wife. What I did like is that this allowed for multiple dishes to be comfortably on the table at the same time which often isn't the case with 2 tops. Anyways the decor of the restaurant consisted of hardwood floors, black rooms, track lighting and windows. There was also a side wall which was made up of squared off sections which had mirrors in a lot of them. For dinner on this evening my wife and I decided to start off by splitting the patty pan kimchi and duck egg. The Patty pan kimichi was described as having gojujang, Calabrian chili, Aleppo chili, sumac, ginger while the Jarosinski Farm Duck Egg was described as having spicy mayo, crispy shallot, chives. I started off by trying the kimchi which had a nice subtle flavor to it. None of that funkiness which it can have and then I was actually surprised by the rather tame nature of it considering the gochujang and chiles. After I finished that I tried the duck egg. While I would be hard pressed to tell you it was duck egg instead of a chicken egg I did enjoy the spicy mayo with it and loved the textural component that was the crispy shallot. Then for my dinner entree I ordered the Cavatelli which the menu descrived as English peas, spring onion, basil, ricotta, walnut and pecorino. The cavatelli was cooked to a perfect al dente and I loved the delicate nature of the sauce. It both looked and tasted fresh with all of the green that was in it. My favorite part may have been the walnuts which I initially mistook for bacon (I forgot everything that was in the pasta after ordering) only to crunch into a pleasantly nutty flavor. Then for dessert my wife and I split the Olive oil cake which came with house made ricotta and berries. It was delicious as the cake was moist and the berries added some sweetness. What really made the dish for me though was the ricotta which added a little saltiness to the dish. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. Everything that my wife and I tried here was delicious and we both enjoyed our meal. read more

Amazing meal. Whole family impressed. Worth a visit. Will be back. We ordered salad as app then meal-cauliflower, steak, burger, risotto, fried chicken. Of these i think the steak and risotto were my favorites-but every dish was excellent. Olive cake dessert was amazing and excellent endnote read more

The food was so good! I had the locust point farm chicken and that chicken breast was so moist! Makes me think they used a sous vide. The sausage was on point, and that poblano verde sauce with the polenta was perfect. We came at 6pm, and we were one of the first customers. It has a very layback atmosphere. The food was a bit pricey, but for what I tasted I think it was worth it. It was also my first time visiting Troy Hill. It has quite a view of downtown! I'd love to come try another dish. read more

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Glad Scratch is back. It is a nice place and the food is good. This comfortable place has a nice vibe snd the staff is super friendly. Troy Hill has transitioned into an interesting neighborhood. We were visiting the Troy Hill Art Houses which are well worth a visit. Scratch is a nice place to grab a sandwich and a drink before heading to the next hometown tourist adventure. Everything really seemed made from scratch and there were some items not on a typical menu such as porchetta, shakshuka, and a good pastrami sandwich. Two negative comments which should be taken as minor criticism: the sandwiches were served with a small garnish of pickled cauliflower, literally 3 small pieces of a floret. It was good so I wish they weren't so stingy with it. And the mixed drinks didn't get great reviews from my fellow diners and the beer was expensive. read more

I had a great time at Scratch with friends! We made a reservation through Open Table for an early dinner and were pleased that it wasn't too packed when we arrived - we were able to have a drink at the bar before moving to our table. The bar area has plenty of seating and a large drink menu. We loved that there was a small area to the side with board games. The dining area is cute and we loved that each table had a different set of salt & pepper shakers and the window seats had cat pillows! We sampled several small plates and enjoyed everything. The beets had great flavor. Scratch is a good place for a special night out. I don't think we'll be regulars, since it is a bit pricier. But we're glad we tried it out and will likely visit again to celebrate something special (or to sit and have a beer while playing board games). read more

Scratch is the definition of a neighborhood gem. My brother said his salmon was the best he'd ever eaten. I got one bite of that salmon dish: perfectly crisped skin, moist fish, delicate sides, excellence on a plate. But the starters/veggies/salads are not to be missed! I loved the fresh English pea salad and the black rice arancini...outstanding! Cocktails are great but may be viewed as pricey for this neighborhood. The owner is a fabulous and welcoming host. I want Scratch to succeed in a big way. read more

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Been here twice. Food and service is phenomenal. Drinks were great. Live bands has a 50s vibe for brunch. Only downside is they make you show your vaccination records to come in. Bad move in my opinion. But, experience was darn good. read more

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The food does not justify the price point as it is underwhelming in terms of flavor. Don't get me wrong, the food wasn't bad, it just didn't meet expectations. I don't mind paying more for a solid dish, but unfortunately the menu items weren't worth the cost. read more

Super cool space with awesome food. The reuben is so good its mind-blowing. Waitstaff was extremely attentive and did a great job. Definitely will be back. read more

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Brunch is it! This was a seriously hearty breakfast meal worth sharing among friends. We were visiting from out of town and wanted to have a meal together on our last day. They take reservations online which was a huge help for our group of 6. The space is cozy and kitschy with mismatched dish-ware and mugs. They also serve dinner and have a bar. The only thing that was a little wonky was the service, there were about 3 different people handling out table, but instead of a seamless flow of roles, it came across confusing to us. We had to double check a couple things after ordering, but it all worked out. Their menu changes pretty regularly, but expect local, seasonal fare, lots of vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options in the mix too. The coffee was strong and delicious, I enjoyed a couple refills. For my meal, the omelet was a serious win. I was raving about it the whole time I was eating it. Honestly, one of the better omelets I've ever had. The eggs were perfectly cooked and fluffy with the veggies and cheese all baked into the mix - sauteed and well seasoned roasted red peppers, kale, and feta. It came paired with homemade bread. So tasty! My boyfriend enjoyed the basic breakfast plate with bacon, scrambled eggs, and pan-fried home fries (tender and semi-mashed, but crispy edges). Others enjoyed the breakfast sandwich and the pancakes. Overall, everyone was super satisfied with their meals. It was an all around great time! read more

Dine in First time at scratch today and they were out of just about everything we asked for and simple ingredients. Bagels, chicken, decaf coffee, etc. when trying to substitute the chef said they could not substitute sourdough toast for a bagel with their breakfast sandwich, which seemed odd. We went through about 4 menu items that they were out of before getting to this When my friend asked if they could just make the eggs and bacon on a plate that would normally be on the breakfast sandwich, with toast on the side, the server came back from talking with the Chef and he said he was '"too slammed, too busy". To make it. Yes... you read that correctly. We ended up leaving and the server said she would charge my friend for the coffee she had. Very disappointing experience. My family home is in the neighborhood and I live here half of the year. Really wanted to have a good experience but would not recommend, very unprofessional. An aside, the couple sitting next to us had to wait a long time because they forgot to put their order in. They said they were busy but only half of the tables were full. Save yourself a trip! read more

Very nice people who work here. Given a "Good" rating because even though everything was delicious, it was very expensive for such little food. My husband actually ended up making himself when he got home 2 hours after dinner. (We are not over-eaters either.) read more

Dear god this was wonderful. The service was impeccable, the cocktails intoxicating, and the food was addictive. Their menu was great, just the right amount of choices. We had the trout, gnocchi, falafel and moussaka. Everything was just perfect, although the menu says falafel salad... they really mean falafel with garnishment. Stand out dish was the gnocchi with lamb Ragu. I could eat this 7 days a week and never get tired of it. Bar and restaurant are really cool inside as well, great for first dates or a few rounds at the pub! read more

This food was ordinary, was very overpriced and absolutely nothing special! I will not return and can not recommend this restaurant. Giving food and drink unusual and novel names and dressing the wait staff in catchy attire does not change the flavor of the actual menu offerings. read more

Food and drinks were amazing. I like how they all work as a team. The kitchen is very clean and organised. I highly recommend this place for everyone. It is a little pricey but well worth it. The only negative was the server was a little slow. We were not in a hurry or anything. But we didn't have silverware when the first course came out and getting her attention for refills on drinks.... she did keep us hydrated. !! Thanks for the great meal!!! read more

I am newer resident of Troy Hill, but because my mother grew up here with my grandparents, I am all about supporting local business. I love seeing new faces and things come to the Hill, so this is actually my second time coming to Scratch. I will still be coming for a brunch sometime soon as it is on my to-do list! I brought my mom here for her first time, hoping to grab a light meal and check it out. We always went to Billy's for a fish sandwich when I visited my Grandma, so it always brings back fond memories. When we both read the menu, I truthfully had to google a lot of the food items that were listed. Slightly intimidating, and different but change isn't necessarily a bad thing! I was looking forward to getting the poutine that I loved so much last time to see it was no longer on the menu :( Regardless, we wound up getting two "seasonal vegetables" or salads. 1) The Apple - Hit the spot! (Celery, Peanut, Aged Gouda, and buttermilk) Highly recommended and delicious! As our waitress described it "an afternoon snack in a bowl". 2) My mom got the chicory salad. (Endives, radicchio, citrus, walnut, currant, herbs) Truly, not bad either. Service was good, atmosphere feels like you're not on Troy Hill, but it does bring in some new people. What I would recommend is some staple food items that are big hits at the restaurant, consistency is key! Or as someone previously wrote - a bar menu with a few Troy Hill staples (burgers, Pittsburgh salad, fish sandwich). I think that would bring in more locals. Hoping to see to see some changes here! read more

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Cozy spot in Pittsburgh's Troy Hill area. Sat outdoors this time (HEAT LAMPS YES!). Just loved the way Scratch has pivoted for Covid. We felt so safe, from the moment we arrived to the moment we left - all the necessary precautions were taken and then some. Our own paper menus, we took silverware to our table, everyone was happily wearing a mask and social distancing. Ordered a perfectly paired bottle of wine for the beet grain bowls, had a side of fries, then a fall cocktail to round it off. Menu is curated, and each item is absolutely delicious! 10/10 would recommend. And as if their food and drink weren't enough, they donate to a food bank in lieu of tips! Such a gem! read more