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Walk to meet a downtown friend for lunch. Food was great. Service was excellent. Love this restaurant, for its location basement in shared space of the Monaco. Walking 7th and William Penn.
Decor was impeccable, service was top notch, and the food was solid. Wasn't the biggest fan of the seasoning of the half chicken, but the cook on the chicken was perfect. Really liked this spot. The staff was great, the location was central, and its very upper crust. Great place for date night, drinks, and fellowship. I definitely will need to try another dish on my next visit.
The food was good, with the potatoes being the best, but with the ingredients and price point I would expect more flavor from the mushroom toast and the crab omelet. The OJ and my cappuccino were good. The place is cute attached to the hotel, but with so many brunch options around I am not sure this one would be my go to.
This place has changed so many times over the years. Had the chance to stop here trice recently and had great experiences both times. Their lunch menu is very limited, but each thing on it is delicious. I've had the commoner burger, the fried chicken sandwich, and the chopped salad. All are amazing. The commoner burger is probably my favorite and is one of the best smash burgers in the city. Perfectly cooked, fresh meat, and every bite has so much flavor. They also give a garlic aioli and homemade ranch with their fries, both of which are delicious. Highly recommend!
The Commoner was a decent spot, especially with it being right inside the hotel. The atmosphere is nice and it is convenient if you are already staying there. We really enjoyed the bartender. He was friendly, personable, and made our time at the bar enjoyable. We ordered a glass of wine and a dirty martini, and both drinks were great. My boyfriend ordered the hamburger and fries and said they were really good. I had the salmon, and while I usually do not mind salmon that is slightly raw, mine felt undercooked in a way that just did not work for me. It may have simply been their style, but it was not my favorite dish. Overall, it was an okay experience. We definitely like coming here for drinks, but the food did not fully meet my expectations this time.
Eggs Benedict 8/10 Very good Hollandaise. My eggs were a little under cooked, one of the whites was super runny and slimy still, that was gross. Homemade sausage 10/10 Delicious. Little bit of a maple flavor into it too. Pierogis and pork belly 10/10 Pierogis seemed homemade, a good flavor dough and filling, and cooked great. The pork belly was also cooked great, had a little bit of crispy to it, and the miso mustard sauce was also good.
My husband and I came to the commoner for breakfast while visiting Pittsburgh. The hostess sitting us told us the breakfast was the best in town. Unfortunately, we'd disagree. My husband and I both ordered iced lattes, which to our surprise they did not have any flavored syrup. My husband got the sausage egg sandwich and added a side of French fries, I was wanting something light so I ordered the yogurt parfait. It was piled high with fruit, however underneath the yogurt serving was quite small. The side of French fries was huge, however the egg sandwich wasn't the best we'd had while visiting Pittsburgh.
Have to give this place 5 stars. Came in about 10 minutes before they closed for lunch. Still received great service, an excellent smash burger, and a server with a great attitude despite the timing. Much appreciated.
The Commoner is a nice-casual restaurant and bar that is inside the Hotel Monaco and serves breakfast, brunch (on weekends), lunch, and dinner. For many years, my husband ate weekday business meals here, and he thought that the foods were average to good. Most recently, I made a reservation for a Saturday brunch. The seating hostess and waitress provided timely and polite service. The chefs cooked our foods in a reasonable time. Here are my ratings for what my husband and I ate: French Toast - 4 stars - I ate this entree of three slices of French toast that were topped with lemon ricotta, morello cherries, and candied almonds. On the side was syrup. The lemon was strong, but I liked the flavors. Eggs Benedict - 3.5 stars - My husband ate this entree. Two English muffins were topped with Canadian bacon, poached eggs, and hollandaise. The eggs were only slightly runny so could have been cooked less. On the side were chunks of crispy potatoes that tasted very good. Sausage - 3.5 stars - My husband ate these two sausage patties. We were not sure of their exact ingredients and flavor, but they tasted decent. We drank hot tea and apple juice that tasted very good.
Cannot stop raving about The Commoner! Located in Hotel Monaco, this restaurant is stunning, dark and moody. I came here specifically for the Dry January Pre Fixe Dinner special they were offering! 3 courses and 3 paired mocktails! The food was amazing, I loved their wedge salad and the Striploin was also perfectly cooked. Both desserts were absolutely divine. We had leftovers- perfect for the next day. Don't skip the focaccia bread and herb butter!
This was one of the few places open near my hotel at around 8 AM for breakfast. I walked into a very contemporary, dark, moody, ambience which is probably not the vibe for a sunny Friday morning but I can see how it serves a purpose for later on in the day. I was greeted, and properly seated and the service was friendly. I always appreciate one place is a freshly squeezed juice-- and the grapefruit juice was lovely. I opted for the crab omelette, which was perfectly cooked. all in all I really enjoyed my breakfast here.
My boyfriend and I recently had dinner at the Commoner for their mystery after dark dinner. They had a prix fixe menu. The items on the menu are on their current dinner menu. We booked a reservation on Open Table. The Commoner is located in the Hotel Monaco downtown. For our appetizers, I ordered the spicy crab (chili crunch, Gruyère, and cheese bread) and my boyfriend ordered the winter salad. For our entrees, I ordered the salmon (stuffed kale, caramelized celery root, roasted citrus sauce) and he ordered the maitake (roasted barley, egg yolk, peppercorn sauce). For dessert I ordered the chocolate ganache and my boyfriend ordered some kind of deconstructed cheesecake. Overall our food was great. They do some really neat things with their ingredients and I appreciate that. Our service was good too. The restaurant itself has a warm and cozy vibe that's perfect for both dinner with family/friends or a date night.
We stayed at the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh and The Commoner is located inside. We had breakfast here for both mornings during our stay. The restaurant has a dark ambiance and calming mood, especially for a busy morning. We were seated promptly and our order taken quickly. We ordered majority of the breakfast options to enjoy. The food is roughly $20/per person. Our breakfast for 5 people was over $100. We ordered the cappuccino, which was decent. The food quality was just okay; I ordered the breakfast sandwich and got a hamburger bun to hold it together. I wasn't expecting that. It tasted great though, I just thought it would be something that matched the pricing. My husband enjoyed his bacon and eggs, as did our children. There's not much you can do to make them fancy and gourmet, but they do charge a lot for it. Overall it was a nice meal, we'd definitely consider it for our next visit to Pittsburgh.
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We went here for dinner Friday night and had a great time!! We celebrated my girlfriend Nicole's bachelorette weekend! The food was delicious. We also ordered the crispy potato appetizer and the Ahi tuna lettuce wrap appetizer which was awesome! The table ordered the Lamb Loin, the salmon entree, Cavatelli pasta and the commoner burger as there meal. I know they have a limited menu because of COVID-19 but the menu was great. Our server Art was so attentive and nice he took really good care of us enough though we were rowdy! The cheesecake dessert is a must if you go to the Commoner! It's the best cheesecake I've ever had! I will definitely be back to dine in and also check out the Biergarten upstairs. We enjoyed it very much! read more
9 years ago
Disappointed. My Boyfriend surprised me with lunch, I walk up give my name. The only brown bag up there is mine as I got to walk off they stop me for payment. Clearly it's takes two employees to manage one to go order. After I informed him that my order was paid for by phone they found the receipt. Talk about embarrassing and killing the vibe on a nice gesture! My salmon salad was in a soggy box that was falling apart as I opened it. My salmon was boxed separately, upside down. The portion was reasonable and they didn't skimp on cashews or toppings. read more
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Nicholas F.
Im glad you enjoyed your brunch! We are looking forward to seeing you…
We came to the commoner for brunch and it was delicious! I got the yinz need breakfast and it was great! They have homemade jam and the English muffins were warm and fluffy. The atmosphere is great. We also had mimosas but they were $10 a glass which I feel is over priced. They were good though. They also have a Bloody Mary bar. I will be back for brunch again. read more
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Christina M.
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Terrific place, especially if you are a hotel guest. I made online reservations on the way to the hotel via Open Table. Place was hopping! We got prompt service, that remained pleasingly attentive. Decent drink offerings - husband loved the specialty Clementine cocktail. I had salmon with forbidden rice and spinach...salmon was perfect, with a delightful crisp skin, spinach was a wee bit salty and rice was a wee bit...something...not entirely recognizable as rice, but not unpleasant to eat, either. Had prosecco and was happy. Husband had a good burger, juicy and tasty with nicely seasoned fries. Kids both had crab soup and ate every bite...loved it! Pasta bolognese was devoured, as was the buffalo cottage pie. He really loved the potatoes on top too! We were too full for dessert, so we passed. A lovely dining experience, especially welcome after a long travel day!! read more
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Christina M.
Hello Janet C!…
The Commoner is nestled under the Kimpton Hotel Monaco in the heart of downtown- great place to be! I enjoyed the intimate environment and classy decor. My friends and I had a few drinks (which were all good), however the food menu wasn't very "vegetarian friendly". I ended up making a meal out of sides. The food was good, though I likely won't frequent this restaurant. read more
9 years ago
Absolutely hungry after a hard days work, I looked up for restaurants nearby and the menu at Commoner seamed appealing. A colleague of mine told me that the "evil smoosh" beer was the best he had ever had and I did not want to miss the opportunity to try it. Well, the ambience was nice and I loved the decor. Felt the service was just ok. The waitress was very attentive and courteous, but I guess she had too many tables to handle, but all reasons for being hangry doze off if the food is good! I ordered brussel sprouts for appetizer and half chicken as entree. To my dismay both the dishes were disappointing. Brussel sprouts were a little soggy and the half chicken just had no taste. Probably am not going to that place again for a considerable amount of time. read more
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Christina M.
Hello Partha-…
9 years ago
Came here for Sunday brunch, nice atmosphere and with no reservations got seated quickly We got the yinz need breakfast and fried chicken sandwich Yinz breakfast: this was a pretty basic dish but didn't impress, toast was dry, potatoes were bland - could have used more seasoning, sausage was okay, a little sweeter than what I would have wanted Fried chicken sandwich: not great, chicken was very dry, should have had a better sauce, excess mayo, I scraped off a decent amount, asked for sriracha (which they have) and mixed together, added some much needed flavor, fries were just average Overall, probably wouldn't return, unless you didn't make reservations and need something quick read more
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Christina M.
Hello Raj M!…
7 years ago
Love the ambiance and good service. Had steak salad and it was prepared correctly. Husband didn't enjoy the lamb burger.. read more
I just ate at the Commoner tonight for a work dinner and I truly enjoyed myself. The Commoner has a unique feel to it. It almost feels like a classy speakeasy. I almost felt like I was in NYC, I loved it. It's a dim atmosphere and the decor is really unique. I especially loved the plates they use for appetizers and desserts - intricate and cute. The service here was awesome. The waiter was attentive and extremely polite. He started with the women first and then the men to take orders. The water is left on the table and he poured it for us when our cups were low. He always cleared our plates when needed and took our drink orders as our cocktails were finished. No long waits! The food was great! Our table ordered the fried cauliflower, which was spicy and hearty, very tasty. We also had the beef tartar, I'm not a huge fan, I like tuna tartar better but this was good! Lastly for appetizers, we had the roasted root vegetables and those were cooked perfectly, with an array of root veggies to choose from. I ended up ordering the ribeye that had a baked potatoes underneath with pearl onions, mushrooms and fois gras butter. What a lovely dish. Extremely filling, cooked the way I like (med rare) and tasted great! I enjoyed my meal thoroughly. Mostly all of the dishes my coworkers had were great portions except the scallops but that kind of dish is usually a lighter fare anywhere you go. Everyone at the table said their meals were delicious and they looked to be. We also ordered dessert. A few of us split the caramel apple cake dish and the bee pollen dish.. I actually forget what it was called but it was EXCELLENT! I would order that dish alone, I loved it. Just sweet and creamy enough. The apple cake was okay but I'm not a huge fan of desserts like that. Lastly, the cocktails were SUPER unique and all homemade. I got the "What's The Capital of Thailand" and it was good! Not too sweet or bitter, with rum, coconut milk, orange bitters and other ingredients. I enjoyed it. The cocktail and drink menu has something for everyone. I'd love to go back here again! read more
My friends and I came to The Commoner for the first time for a fun New Years Eve Day brunch! We were not disappointed as the atmosphere is very hip and cool. The staff was friendly as they seated us. I made a reservation for two even through we ended up having three last minute and it wasn't an issue. I have only had a Bloody Mary once so I was excited to try theirs-they have a Bloody Mary bar which I wasn't quite ready to dive into yet but next time I definitely will! The Bloody Mary was SOOO delicious I can't wait to come back just for that! My friends got mimosas and really enjoyed them. We all enjoyed the food too. I ordered the ham Benedict and thought it was tasty. I wasn't blown away by it but it did hit the spot. I can't wait to return for another brunch or to try out dinner in the future! read more
I'm in the midst of a Whole30 (extreme paleo for 30 days) and dining out can be a real challenge. Even things that seem compliant always end up having soy, dairy, or sugar. Not at the Commoner! I was able to assemble a delicious, compliant meal with minimal substitutions. Our waitress was super nice in answering all of my questions and made sure to get an accurate answer from the kitchen instead of guessing which was so appreciated. The meal itself was amazing. I had the butter lettuce salad (no cheese, add steak, béarnaise instead of sherry vinaigrette). I want to recreate it at home it was so good. Paleo/Whole30 tips: all their dressings are made with olive or canola oil (no soy) and the béarnaise and hollandaise are both made with clarified butter. The sausage has sugar but the cashews do not. read more
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Christina M.
Hello Katie S.…
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Took my family to brunch while visiting Pittsburgh and LOVED tHis place. The decor, the at atmosphere and the fOod was so good. We will definitely be back when we visit agaIn. read more
7 years ago
Nice place to have breakfast...tricky to find the entrance. You need to go into the hotel Monaco and down the stairs, no street entrance. Good service and good food. read more
7 years ago
We waited a long time for our breakfast. The woman sitting next to us was seated after us and had already finished before our food arrived. Nevertheless, the breakfast was very good. Would recommend trying this place for breakfast. Cheers. read more
7 years ago
Wonderful breakfast find on a Sunday morning in downtown Pittsburgh. They have a Bloody Mary bar that was a big hit! The food was creative and delicious. Staff very friendly and unobtrusive but vigilant. I will come back! read more
Wanted breakfast and the Courtyard microwave food wasn't going to cut it. My handy Yelp app said the Commoner was nearby and reviews looked good so off we went on a five minute walk on a cool April day. We soon discovered this is the restaurant attached to the boutique Hotel Monaco. The waitress was great. Ordered coffee and ice water and they quickly appeared. I love it when they leave the pot of coffee on your table for refills. It was a tasty darker roast blend. My lady ordered an egg white and veggie omelette. I ordered a Western PA omelette. A side of crispy bacon to share as well as a fresh OJ. The verdict? The food was good. My lady loved her omelette. The lunch meat ham heavy omelette didn't cut it for me nor did the non fresh squeeze tasting OJ. The bacon was good. The toast not very toasted.potatoes were good. The fact this cost top dollar is the reason I'm not cutting slack here. We don't mind paying for top notch food that is worth it. Call it three stars or okay. Expected more but it was a good place to eat. At least the food wasn't microwaved. read more
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Christina M.
Hello Tom E.…
I stopped in to the commoner for breakfast with a colleague. The nitro brewed coffee was very good and it felt like I was ordering from a coffee house. The egg white frittata was delicious and the fruit on the side was just as appetizing. The service was really great from the multiple people we interacted with. What was wonderful were the high top tables in the middle or I should say the high top bar has power outlets at every seat so it made working and eating very easy I really enjoyed going to this location and will absolutely be back! read more
5 years ago
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Micah R.
I'm glad to hear you enjoyed everything but most of all I am happy…
3 years ago
We had a large group (about 16 people) in one night for dinner. They sat us a tight high top table right in the middle of the place (pretty close to the bar). We got there at 7 and ordered drinks immediately. Now, granted, the drinks are art in itself BUT it took FOREVER to get them. We almost started ordering 2 at a time just so we didn't go thirsty. We ordered off a limited menu, which they told us it would relieve kitchen a bit and speed up the process. I'd hate to see how long it would've taken if we didn't do that. Our full mea took 3.5 hours! And we only had 3 drinks within that time period because it took so long to get them. Beyond the wait, the salad was good, especially the blue cheese crumbles. I had the double bone in pork chop, medium, and it was pretty good. Served with roasted potatoes and greens. Then to dessert, we sampled everything we could (which was only 3 options). The PB&j dessert was fantastic with a peanut butter mousse. Overall, it was a very cool atmosphere but the service was sooooo slow. Definitely lost the buzz I had going in there. I'd be willing to try them again but in a smaller group. read more
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Seth K.
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5 years ago
One of the best brunch spots, very busy, but bar seating was great! Food was out of this world, especially the chicken sandwich! A must try. read more
8 years ago
My coworkers brought me to The Commoner, located within Hotel Monaco, when I visited Pittsburgh this past week. The Commoner was an excellent choice, and I would dine here again if I were to visit Pittsburgh another time. One of the reasons why I enjoyed dining at The Commoner was because of the ambience. I was immediately a fan of the hip gastropub due to its rustic, industrial-style interior, which was very fitting for a town known as "Steel City." Another reason why I would recommend this restaurant is because their menu showcases Pennsylvania products like PA Noble cave-aged cheddar, Castle Valley Mills cornmeal and locally ranched meats from Starr Valley Farms and Elysian Fields. Not only does the menu feature local ingredients, but there are many traditional dishes such as smoked short ribs and pan-seared scallops, with interesting sides like spicy broccoli, duck fat potato wedges and curry roasted carrots and peanuts. Besides serving up delicious farm-to-table eats, The Commoner offers a large bar with an array of signature cocktails, craft and imported beers and a range of wines from around the world. When I dined here I ordered the Grouper which was served on a crispy carrot risotto cake with chorizo cream and garnished with radish and brussels leaves salad. The fish was fresh and crisped to perfection. For dessert, I ordered the Sticky Toffee Pudding. The Sticky Toffee Pudding was a steamed date cake with toffee sauce and rye vanilla ice cream. It was okay and lacked flavor. In general, the dessert menu could use help. Each dessert menu item consisted of fruit, and there were no chocolate or peanut butter dishes. Although I was disappointed in the dessert menu, I was overall pleased with my experience at The Commoner. If you are hungry for solid comfort food in Steel City, I recommend checking out The Commoner. You will leave full and satisfied! read more
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Christina M.
Hello Emily F!…
9 years ago
Had a great dinner with a friend here a couple weeks ago. The beef cheeks were rich, but perfectly balanced with the pea purée and micro greens. The half roasted chicken was cooked to perfect (and deboned), served with perfectly seasoned green beans and delicious mashed potatoes. read more
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Seth K.
Great menu choices! Next time you are in town, please stop by; our…
I liked the food (I had a delicious salad) and the ambience of this place. I ran into this restaurant by accident as I was making my way through the city (visiting for a conference). What I didn't like was the service. I asked a few questions about logistics, where to pay, etc. as I was in a hurry, and the server looked at me as if I arrived from the Moon. I didn't think my questions were off as each restaurant follows its own ritual. At any rate, the food was great, the service needs improvement. read more
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620 William Penn Pl
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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Can anyone out there, comment on their dining experience @ The Commoner since it moved to the rooftop biergarten space?
I have not dined at their usual space so I can't compare the two but I can say that dining at the rooftop space was very pleasant. It's also really nice that you get to enjoy the rooftop without the crowds. Menu is different from the regular menu to…
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