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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.
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.
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.
Great service. I had the salmon which was stunningly delicious. Lively, fun atmosphere. A little loud for conversation. Not drinking tonight but had a cup of green tea that came in this cute little clay teapot. A good beginning to my week in Pittsburgh. read more
We came here for a late night snack and drinks. The kitchen was closing soon but they took our order for focaccia bread and panna cotta. The herb butter on the bread really enhanced the flavours and the panna cotta was fabulous- with this amazing almond topping. For drinks we had the Playful Cloud and this high proof manhattan type drink that the bartender recommended. The bartender was amazing and explained every drink in detail and even made a cocktail that was off the menu. The drinks matched the cozy and warm atmosphere and enhanced the experience. read more
I know the team at The Commoner may cringe a little at this review, and I won't blame them. I apologize for what I am about to tell the world. This restaurant is absolutely fantastic. You can actually relax and enjoy a phenomenal meal here. So why would they cringe at this review? Because we ordered that Off-The-Menu Cheeseburger and Fries!!!! YELPERS, THE CHEF IN THIS JOINT MAKES THE BEST BURGERS IN THESE HERE UNITED STATES! I feel so bad for doing this review, but the truth must be told! It is a work of art. It's a double smash burger draped in cheese, and it has subtle sweet pickle chips. THE BURGER NEEDS NO CONDIMENTS AND NO EXTRAS TO MAKE IT SPECIAL. Only a certain type of person could create a masterpiece from something so simple. I AM SERIOUS. I will say this, people... Do not visit this restaurant and start ordering burgers and fries. This is an upscale (casual dress) dining establishment. They do not exist just to make you a hamburger. I should delete this review. I think you all are going to ruin this for me. Forget you read this. read more
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Great atmosphere. Went for a Happy Hour. Great cocktails. Had a couple of the Inner City Cryptid (gin, passion fruit) - yum! read more
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1 year ago
Very delightful meal at The Commoner. The setting and the service make it a great place to go while in Pittsburgh. I sat at the bar it was very entertaining. The aged beef tartare was excellent with the hint of chopped pistachios. The Salmon with smoked tomato sauce was amazing. I could have done without the crisped spinach on top. For dessert I tried something new, Yuzu. It was a creme brûlée of sort but with black sesame and a raspberry cream inside. Very nice. read more
Pros: Great downtown location Nice bar and dining areas Clean bathrooms Focaccia and dry aged beef tartare were outstanding! Cons: Service was incredibly slow. We had 1 server for our group of 20 and it took over 3 hours to complete our dinner The Cavatelli was a miss on their part. Too much cream and arugula and nearly no crab. The dish lacked flavor overall. Pro tip: Request the back room if you have a large group and request more servers. read more
Every single time I make it to the commoner it's a 20/10 - and it never misses with the food. I got a bonus to stay at the hotel Monaco that night to give the full experience. One of my favorite hotels and restaurants downtown! If you haven't been it's worth heading to! read more
1 year ago
Can't wait to go back! Ordered the fried pork chop with shisito peppers and a mustard cream sauce, so delicious, I wanted to order a second one to go! Cocktails were great, cool atmosphere and great service. Would definitely recommend. read more
1 year ago
Great service, fun atmosphere and great aesthetic and let's not forget the food. It was 10/10! So good! Highly recommend read more
Love love love this spot. For breakfast, lunch, dinner, and delightful cocktails! Such cool vibes, always. This most recent visit I attended brunch with some friends after we ran the EQT 10k. Highly recommend reservations! We shared the Mimosas for a Bunch which came with a bottle of champagne, OJ, cranberry, and grapefruit juices - it was perfect for 4 of us to share! We ordered a variety of brunch options off the menu and they were all very much enjoyed! Will always think of the Commoner for future brunch plans! Thank you for a perfect memorably morning with friends! read more
1 year ago
I decided to walk over to The Commoner from my hotel for breakfast and I'm glad I did! I didn't realize that it's a hotel restaurant but it has a very cool vibe. I ordered the Eggs Benedict and it was amazing. My eggs were poached perfectly and the crispy potatoes were phenomenal. My server, Kirsten, was very personable and attentive. I will definitely come back the next time I'm in Pittsburgh. read more
I was in Pittsburgh earlier this month to run the Pittsburgh (half) Marathon and had a wonderful celebratory dinner at The Commoner after the race on Sunday. Our waiter, Tyler B. was fantastic from start to finish and he really bared with me when I seemingly wanted everything on the menu. For starters, we ordered the Lady May, Focaccia, Beef Tartare, and Roasted Beet salad. Literally everything was delicious. I could have had about six beef tartare but I know I'll be back in Pittsburgh soon enough and will order at least two more ;) Oh and the herb butter that came with the focaccia was amazing! The beet salad was a little different than I expected but who am I kidding, I ate it all regardless. The combination of whipped yogurt, blue cheese, savory granola, and huckleberry vinaigrette was interesting yet tasty. On to the entrees, I ordered the Maitake (barley risotto, black truffle butter, sunflower seeds, egg yolk sauce) while my boyfriend enjoyed the Fried Porkchop (brussel sprouts, dried fruit, mustard cream sauce). I am pretty sure I devoured my risotto while the boyfriend required a to-go container which, luckily for me, meant we left room for dessert!!! We ended up splitting the cheesecake custard while enjoying a latte and americano. The cheesecake custard is pretty heavy on the custard part. It is not your typical slice of cheesecake but the freeze dried strawberry crumb it comes with was really good, almost like pieces of strawberry dough. Anyway, I'll stop while I'm ahead. Our entire experience was great and I'm so glad I had the opportunity to dine at The Commoner. When I was in Pittsburgh a few years ago I just ordered the beef tartare for take out and I had seriously been longing to go back ever since... some things never change, I'll be thinking about The Commoner until I can dine there again! Thank you for a wonderful dinner! read more
1 year ago
Came here for brunch Mother's and Father's Day weekend and had an amazing time. The fried chicken and waffle tasted amazing, along with the hash browns and salmon sandwich yummy. Service was great. We made a reservation and seated within minutes of arrival. Loved the layout of the restaurant, very industrial style. Ambiance is great! You don't feel like you're competing to hear your conversations Would definitely be back. read more
2 years ago
We visited this place again on a Saturday night before a Heinz hall concert. We showed up at the time of our reservation and were greeted and seated immediately. The vibe was Pittsburghese and nice. The service was fast and friendly. I ordered Manhattan for drinks that was well prepared with a generous shot of whiskey. We ordered steak tartar, wedge, pork belly, and hamburger. They all were tasty. We ordered Crème Brûlée for dessert. It was tasty but lacked the crispy layer on top that was a big shortcoming. Two other points that cost this place one of my shiny stars are as follows: the menu was very short. A very limited list of items were available. Also, everything was a little bit overpriced. More than what you would expect considering inflation and everything. Overall we enjoyed our visit. read more
1 year ago
My fiancé and I got tickets for their inaugural dinner series. This was a 12 person, 6 course, intimate experience where each dish was paired with a Chilean wine. Hands down one of the coolest experiences I've ever had! Chef Racicot (legend) came out to explain the dishes, their garnishes, and the process behind some of them. Chilean wine ambassador Italo would share insights about each wine, their flavor profile, and why it pairs well with each dish. From the private space where the event was held, to the extremely attentive staff, and the absolutely delicious food and drinks, this was a night I'll never forget! Supposedly, they'll be doing similar events bi-monthly so keep an eye out. If you can, treat yourself to an unforgettable night! read more
Located at the floor of the Kimton, this place offers a new age American twist to breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I enjoyed a nice omelette, which was cooked very well. The roasted potatoes were my favorite. Service was great and definitely return again! read more
1 year ago
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Delicious food. Great service. Very nice ambience. We went here for Mother's Day breakfast. We were lucky to get reservations. Highly recommend the pirogies and pork bellies. read more
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We went here for brunch and it did not disappoint. Fabulous unique food options along with standard fare. We tried the pork belly with crispy potatoes (yum!) and egg (I had mine over medium). Another unique option that was enjoyed was the Breakfast hash--duck with veggies, egg and crispy potatoes. Lionel was our server and he did a fabulous job with recommendations and providing overall great service! read more
3 years ago
I stopped by here for a dinner invite with friends and their guests. It is located inside of the hotel and pretty fancy, little more than casual dress. It's beautiful inside, waiter was very attentive, and an overall good experience for the short visit. The salmon was melt in your mouth, best I ever had. SO good. I'll remember them for the salmon (the sauce was impeccable, I forget which it is on the menu as I'm catching up on reviews!). read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
Although this restaurant is located in the basement of a hotel, it's open to the public and a convenient place to grab dinner before catching a show in the Cultural District. We each chose a cocktail from the tempting menu. I believe my dining partner enjoyed her pork dish. I had the mushroom risotto and found it rather one note. It could have done with a little less mushroom and a little more color, like some broccolitini or some other greens. Service was efficient, and we were out of there in under an hour. read more
1 year ago
Love this hip, modern gastropub that serves farm to table eats at the bottom of the Kimpton Hotel. The vibe is dark and moody with their dim lighting and leather furniture. Loved the Cavatelli, the pesto had a zesty citrus flavor and there were big pieces of lump crab. The Maitake was by far the showstopper! Still dreaming of the black truffle butter risotto. At first I was hesitant because of the egg yolk sauce but it was the perfect texture. Thick, creamy, and savory! Not sure what my drink was because they custom made it, but it was something cucumber and vodka related. Super sweet and refreshing. read more
4 years ago
So here's my MO. I've a hard time making decisions. Whenever I go somewhere, I always ask for a recommendation. Drinks: something sweet and/or fruity. Food: what would you feed a hungry football player? Now that you know, we can continue our tipsy yelping. Celeste is our server. She recommended Sleepy 75. A mix of maggie's farm falernum, hendrick's, lavender, citrus, and avissi, the sleepy 75 was a light and refreshing drink. She then recommended the fried pork chop which fried Brussel sprouts and fried fruit, and mustard cream sauce. The dried fruit was such a nice touch in my Brussel sprouts, and such a nice way to spruce up the flavor of my pork chops; which was delicious on its own. Everyone else in the table of 12 enjoyed their food and drinks. Someone ordered the halibut and they thought it was very buttery. Someone ordered the smashing drunk and thought it was steering but good. Someone ordered the wagyu burger but they would not recommend it. Other than that, everyone else that I spoke to raved about their meals. read more
2 years ago
The Commoner's kitchen knows what they're doing, and it shows in every dish. The menu is straightforward but executed with real attention to detail and bold, well-balanced flavors. The Spicy Crab Dip is rich, creamy, and just the right amount of heat, paired with perfectly crisp toast for scooping. It's the kind of appetizer that disappears fast. The Crispy Potatoes are a must-order--deeply golden, crunchy outside, soft inside, and made even better with a velvety taleggio cheese fondue and roasted garlic butter. Simple, but perfect. The Pork is cooked exactly how you want it--juicy, well-seasoned, and served with sides that let the meat shine. It's clear the chefs here care about the details, from technique to balance on the plate. Service is friendly and efficient, the drinks are well-crafted, and the atmosphere is lively but comfortable. No gimmicks, just seriously good food made by a team that knows what they're doing. read more
2 years ago
We were staying at the Kimpton so we ordered room service from here for breakfast. Very affordable for room service pricing! We got french toast, omelette, potatoes and sourdough toast, along with orange juice. All delicious!! They delivered exactly on time. The restaurant itself looks super classy and was very busy on Thanksgiving day. read more
2 years ago
We loved every part of it. It was a good time with family and friends. I love my birthday every second of it. They allowed me to make a substitution on a my order it was absolutely delicious. Martini was amazing service was fantastic. Amazing experience read more
This place always blows me away. A hidden gem. The breakfast here was one of the best during our trip. The homemade pierogi and kelbasa with eggs is the way to go. You will not be disappointed. Authentic Polish meal and absolutely delicious. Interior is beautiful and the staff is so welcoming and kind. This place is a must see while it Pittsburg. read more
We came back after 6 years and added a star. We had the salmon and chicken entrees, adding a side of fries, all of which were good. For drinks it was martinis and a bottle of house Chardonnay. Service was professional, efficient. It was a chaotic night due to the furries in town, a good night to be in the city. 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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