I came here with my boyfriend for Valentine's Day, and it was one of the best experiences we've…read moreever had in a restaurant. Our server, Rachel, was very kind and attentive, checking on us to make sure we enjoyed each dish and replacing plates and silverware a few times. The restaurant has a very romantic vibe with low lights, and simple beautiful decor. You can also see into the kitchen, and our table had a great view. It was very cool to be able to see all the food being prepared! Now the food.... Oh my goodness. Everything was absolutely incredible. We got a few of the snacks, small plates, and finished with dessert. My boyfriend and I kept trying to pick out which dish was our favorite, but it was almost impossible. Two of our highlights were the scallop crudo (my pick) and the oyster mushrooms (his pick), but we would definitely highly recommend everything that we ordered! I wish I could eat here every day. This place is awesome. It has become one of my favorite restaurants in Pittsburgh.

i'm glad I finally was able to get here. They did a great job for my gluten-free allergy of taking…read morethe menu and marking up what I could and what I couldn't eat and what could be modified. I'd love when they do this. It makes it so much simpler ordering from the menu. From the coach check to the bartender to the server that we had, the staff was unbelievable, super kind and gracious, and answered a ton of our questions And the food was simply amazing. In fact it was so good. I couldn't stop eating and forgot to take a picture. Everything we eat, we kept saying oh no that's my favorite. Oh no that's my favorite. Oh no, that's my favorite. We had the fried artichokes they were amazing., the Boquerones, Beef Tartare, and the smoked beef short rib. excellent meal and service and i cant wait to get there again.

It takes a lot for me post a review about a restaurant, The Forge was absolutely phenomenal! My…read morewife is a vegetarian and myself, let's just say I'm not. We had several items, Israeli salad, whipped feta, old world falafel, pierogie peppers, cauliflower steak, and pizza. Israeli Salad---5 stars Whipped Feta---5 stars Pierogies Peppers---my favorite of all we had Cauliflower Stake-5 Stars--so yummy! Old World Falafel--I didn't like falafel until I had this tonight. The Pizza was so good, the crust light a fluffy, had 4 slices. This will not be the last time we go here. My wife said this will definitely be her birthday restaurant. If you want a place that servers great food with great service and a fantastic vibe, do yourself a huge favor and go, you won't regret it.

The service was great and I love the food! Especially the feta feta bang bang pizza. I miss their…read morewhipped herb ricotta. The drinks are always so creative. I think the seating isn't ideal for dinner but great for drinks!

My wife wanted to have burger. Lot 17 did not disappoint her. She likes it pink and it was cooked…read moreto perfection. She also gave two thumbs up to the sweet potato fries. I usually get their wings (top notch), but decided to try the Jalapeno Steak Wrap--it was fabulous. The beer selection is always extensive and diverse. They had a Guinness special along with a deal on Broken Heels. The bartender was attentive without being overbearing and the vibe is always pleasant. One of the owners stopped by to check on us as well. We will be back soon.

It's been a really long time since I had food this good eating out to be honest. The food was good,…read moreit didn't upset my stomach after, and it was reasonably priced. All these things seem like the bare minimum, but it truly isn't in this day and age. I feel like getting anything with steak when you're eating out is risky, but I got the steak wrap and it was cooked to perfection. The staff was so nice. Place was very clean. I will definitely be back.

Fet-Fisk had been on my radar after hearing so much hype, especially after being named to the 2024…read moreNY Times Best 50 Restaurant list and a 2025 James Beard Award finalist for Best New Restaurant. I made a reservation for two about a month in advance for a birthday dinner and chose the lounge over the dining room based on reviews about the different vibes. Since we had an early reservation, they were also able to accommodate our request to sit at the bar. We shared the spaetzle and fries with house-made ketchup. I ordered the grilled branzino and appreciated the instructions on how to tackle a whole fish. The dulse butter was interesting but a little too overpowering for me, and the vegetable side was a bit underwhelming. My husband enjoyed his roast half chicken and gave it good marks. We also loved the house cream soda and would recommend it for anyone looking for a nonalcoholic drink. Overall, a great birthday night out and a fun chance to expand our palates.

Finally made it here after hearing lots of hype about this restaurant. We had a reservation in the…read morelounge, but we asked to sit at the bar to appreciate their skilled bartenders practicing their craft. It's definitely a special place in Pittsburgh and they do take their menu and dishes very seriously. However, the flavor palette that they chose to showcase is not necessarily my preference. The experience is definitely elevated with a very professional and attentive wait staff. The decor in the longe is definitely a positive feature of this restaurant. Nestled throughout the nooks and crannies of the lounge are an interesting array of Nordic themed things to admire. I ordered the chicken for my entree and it was definitely not boring. It had a thick and flavorful glaze all over it and they incorporated lingonberry. Lingonberry is a theme throughout the menu. I also enjoyed a refreshing lingonberry mocktail to add another element of that flavor. Overall, a very nice restaurant in Pittsburgh worthy of a night out.

We had reservations for 8pm yesterday and were seated promptly when we came. The inside is dimly…read morelit and moody which makes it a whole vibe. We were tucked away in the far back corner. Their cocktail menu is fantastic and so were all the drinks we got. Everything was so well balanced and done. They also have a snack menu with a selection of tinned fish which my friend partook in. The bathroom is down the stairs in the basement. Overall, Tina's is an excellent neighborhood cocktail bar and we will be back!!

Of course, Tina's is always the vibe for a cocktail. I had an amazing espresso martini and then a…read morefloral spritz, so lovely in there always. Bartender brought our drinks to the table himself and was amazing introducing them.

Lovely atmosphere with plants, fun decor, and sunlight everywhere, one of the prettiest places to…read moregrab a drink! And the drinks are also just as pretty and delicious, with a bunch of of different flavors and combos, they also can craft something for you, but the specials are so varied that you can def find something you like! Also the staff was great and made sure to check what flavors and strength you would like to steer you in the right direction, would definitely recommend!

I've been to Bar Botanico many times, and it's always one of my favorite spots. I absolutely love…read morethe vibe and how clean and inviting the inside feels. One of the best features is the garage door that opens when it's warm outside--it gives the whole place such a great atmosphere. I also love the green vines throughout the space and the funny dog portraits, which add so much character. The drinks have always been good. I usually order an espresso martini with tequila, which I really enjoy. This time I decided to try something different, and while it was definitely a little odd, it was still good for one drink. The only downside this visit was when I tried to order another drink with a different fruit mixer, the bartender let us know that the cocktails are premixed now, which was a bit of a bummer. Overall, still a great place with an amazing atmosphere and consistently good drinks.

Did you know that Tuesday is wing night at Nothingman? On Tuesdays they have buy one get one free…read morewings and an abbreviated menu! The wings are a nice homage to Station that used to be in the same spot. They're crispy, flavorful, and come in a variety of different flavors. My favorites were the Togorashi and the Habanero BBQ! Of course we had to finish with strawberry pretzel salad because the dessert stomach also needed filling. We got there a little before 6pm and it quickly filled up and then emptied out around 8pm. Service was nice but slow. There seemed to only be one staff person who was taking orders and running the bar and one other staff person running the orders out. The inside is no frills and kept pretty much all the same tables and whatnot from the previous spot that was there, Station. A couple of constructive things: I wish there was a better ratio of jello to cream cheese and pretzels in the dessert - there was just a thin layer of jello on top. The other critique I had was that while the sandwiches were good flavor wise, the ratio of oil/mayo to sandwich was off. My friend said her Julie sandwich didn't have enough bread to balance out all the mayo and if you look at my picture of the Bill Swerski, it's basically sitting in a puddle of oil. That being said, I would go back and try the entrees and starters that we didn't get to try.

Troy Beck, of Given To Fly fame, has got a fantastic thing going on at Nothingman in Bloomfield…read more He has some big shoes to fill taking over the location that previously held by Station. Bar manager, Dan, comes over from The Warren and is creating a fantastic cocktail menu. While Katie is creating gigantic deli sandwiches and just dropped a mouthwatering small plates menu. While I was there I had the chance to try a roast beef sandwich called the "Bill Swerski". I also ordered the whipped Ricotta with toasted Focaccia. The addition of honey to the ricotta was delightful. Could it get any better? While I was there, the music playlist was mostly 80s and early 90s punk! Which had me signing out loud the entire night. I highly recommend putting Nothingman on the top of your list of new restaurants to check out! You will not be disappointed.

My husband chose this spot for my first dinner after moving here, and... He made the right call :)…read moreDefinitely make a reservation; the place was packed. The seafood is fresh, and the menu features several creative options. We tried a variety of items (Nigiri, Temaki, Takoyaki, and the daily specials) and honestly loved everything! As sushi lovers, we shared several small plates and really appreciated the quality. The fish-to-rice ratio was spot on. I loved the vibe: very hipster, complete with a DJ. Next time, we'd love to sit at the counter facing the kitchen for that authentic Japanese experience. Our server was so sweet and gave us some great recommendations. Even though it was busy, the timing of the courses was perfect. Highly recommend!

Umami has been a bi weekly rotation in my household! I've brought my family, visiting friends, and…read morecoworkers and all of them have left full and happy excited to return! I highly recommend a reservation as they do not take many walk ins, especially for big parties and definitely take advantage of their happy hour menu (5-6pm). Their HH menu allows you to try some of their most popular bites for a fraction of the cost! Items that we ALWAYS order are the karaage, stir fried udon wit shrimp tempura, at least 3 skewers, the lychee martinis, Takoyaki, and some variation of toro. We try to mix in others every time and have never had a bad bite! Servers are always so kind to us and can't wait until my next visit! Hopefully it's soon!

Bloomfield area of Pittsburgh was not one I explored much when I lived there many years ago. But…read morethere was one place I went to there that I had to return to when I returned for a visit. Apteka. This was perfect for my wife, who is vegan. An all vegan Eastern-European eatery. Great weather added to the ambience. Plenty of plants in the background. We had a foursome with my friend and his husband. Apteka offers a service where you place your orders at the bar, and they come bring the food to you when it's ready. We started off with Hungarian fried bread (Langos) and then followed it with Salatka ziemniaczana. Potato salad with greens. Entree we had the pierogis. I mean, we Had to, back in Pittsburgh. Only thing missing was the cookie table but the dessert was great as well. Everything was comforting and filling. Plenty for us two. They had a special collab beer with 2 Frays, a brewery that is really solid. Was just starting off when I was leaving Pittsburgh 5 years ago and now has been pretty popular in Bloomfield. Overall, Apteka offers fine dining, inspired dishes with a vegan twist, and is a must. Reservations are a must as dining is limited to the weekend.

Food was super tasty, but that's about the only good thing about this restaurant…read more You order at the bar, get a number, and your food comes out to your table. This resulted in a chaotic atmosphere at the two places where you could order food and constantly having to get up from your table every time you needed something. The staff essentially became food runners and they were not very pleasant. We were told that we could not have an appetizer followed by our main course as "food comes out as it's ready." With the bar being backed up, this meant we received some apparently pre-made food even before our drinks arrived. Again, it felt chaotic. The final proverbial "straw" was that they sat strangers right next to us at the same table which was extremely awkward and uncomfortable. All in all, it was hands-down one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. :(

We came here for a birthday celebration- they are part of the Big Burritto corp ... of which - we…read morehave always had a great meal/experience. This was our first time at the restaurant! Street parking .. we got lucky with one right out front. We did have reservations and got seated right away- make reservations if you plan on going! It is quite a busy restaurant... We sat down and were greeted rather quickly. Places drink order and apps. The brought us sourdough bread with two different butters. Personally I liked the regular butter with sea salt. Apps came out - falafels and red pepper hummus with pita ( man that was good)! I opted for the swordfish, my sister got the halibut (should have went with that because it looked fantastic)... even the salmon looked fantastic - all the food was delicious! I would def go back again ... and look forwarded to doing so!

We stopped by for lunch on Monday and there only a handful of other parties in the restaurant. They…read moreseated us immediately. There's not a lot of places that are open for lunch on a Monday so I'm glad Casbah does lunch! Our server was lovely and asked us if we wanted a second bread basket. The pastas we got were good and my ricotta cavatelli was a generous size. We split a dessert because it looked so good!