Went on a Friday night for a reservation with friends. I'll start with the pros: the space is beautiful and has an upscale feel. I've always been a fan of a plush lounge, and that's basically what all the seating is. Small comfy lounges for you and your party. Dim lighting and a gorgeous bar provide for a nice "night out" ambiance. Secondly, the food we ordered was all very good. There's a Mediterranean theme for small plates and otherwise a pizza menu. We shared the chicken/lamb schwarma hummus, warm olives, grape leaves and the Bianca pizza. All were delicious. The cocktails and wine list were decent, but the guys weren't very impressed with the beer list, stating it was a very odd and small assortment of options. Unfortunately I'm giving The Forge 3 stars due to the lackluster service. Our server was not very attentive at all and the service was very slow. She didn't give us a chance to completely order our food for the table (for example each couple wanted to share a pizza, they're pretty small) so we had to walk up to her in the restaurant to finish our order since she rushed through and ran off. Our waters were never refilled and we were never checked in with to see if we wanted another round of drinks. We didn't at a certain point because the whole thing was so dragged out. We waited probably 20-30 minutes for the check after requesting it, and our server seemed to disappear so we couldn't even get her attention to remind her. The service pretty much ruined the other aspects this place has going for it. I probably won't return. read more

The Forge - Trendy bar - Lounges Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Loved this hidden gem. Fresh, inventive dishes. Lounge atmosphere. The tiramisu is to die for! read more

Great atmosphere and comfortable to hang out with friends. Great eclectic selection of foods with a scrumptious offering of small plates, especially for groups willing to share. Broad and interesting drink choices. Staff is very friendly. read more

The restaurant is small inside, but the ambiance is cozy. Love the lounge area and the bar is beautiful. We really enjoyed the hummus, grape leaves, and Lebanah board. read more

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The food was also good. I would personally skip the cauliflower next time, there was just too much tahini on it for me. I would definitely recommend the Quattro Formaggi pizza , it was definitely garlicky. Also the peppers were amazing. All the drinks that I tried were amazing! The inside is a vibe. I loved the bar. Definitely a place to go for drinks. It is small inside so I would recommend making a reservation. The staff was great! read more

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Traveling on business and had to check this place out. The food was delicious as well as their cocktails. I told the bartender what I like to drink and let him make me whatever he wanted. I loved it! Unfortunately I didn't take an image of what i ate but did take one of the cocktail. I would definitely recommend and return the next time in the area. read more

The Forge - Cocktail - Lounges Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Came for a drink and dessert the other night. Although they were out of my drink of choice, I had the bartender make me a similar version and it turned out delicious! The tiramisu was so so good as well! We loved the velvet chairs and intimate atmosphere. Lucky to be just down the street from this spot! read more

Quirky restaurant in the Lower Lawrenceville/Strip District area! I've been eyeing their menu for the longest time because they are allergy friendly and have lots of options, especially for foods made with gluten and dairy. I got the Four Seasons pizza with gluten free crust and vegan cheese blend! It was super delicious. I expected the toppings to be mixed instead of equally divided into four sections. My friend got the Fun Guy pizza and he thoroughly enjoyed it too! The crust was thin and the sauce to cheese ratio was perfect! The restaurant has a bar area and the main dining area comprises of colorful, velvet sofas/chairs to sit on. I did not get to dine in this time, but I am looking forward to going and experiencing the full thing! The one odd part was that their online ordering was not working and the tabs for each pizza varied. Like some you could choose gfree and vegan cheese, but others you cannot. In their menu it says that all pizzas can be made allergy friendly? Unclear. Would go again! tldr; food 4 service 4 interior 4 read more

The Forge - Fun Guy Pizza - Lounges Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I loved this restaurant!!! The food was delicious, the staff was wonderful (every person!), and the vibe was fantastic. Elegant, cool, friendly, beautiful. The perfect place to meet friends or bring guests from out of town. Highly recommend and I'll be back next time I'm in Pittsburgh. I hope the owners consider opening a branch in Arizona! read more

My experience here was very positive! The space: the restaurant itself was very cute and trendy, I loved the lighting and the velvet chairs. I'm taking one star off because the tables were so low! I know that's part of the "mezze vibe" but I had to hunch over and I felt like I should be sitting on the floor. The windows were appreciated and the lighting was perfect. The service: very good, no complaints. The drinks: amazing bar. I had the best French 75 of my life. The food: we got the blooming cauliflower and the rainbow. I really enjoyed the cauliflower although I thought it needed salt, and had to ask the waitress for some. The rainbow was also very good. The pita was amazing, but we still felt like everything needed salt. Once we added some, we were completely satisfied. The only thing we didn't care for was the labneh, there was just too much and we agreed that that space could have been used for a different dish. Overall we enjoyed our meal here and will probably come back! read more

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I went here yesterday with my family after we walked around the strip in the morning to get some warm food in our bellies and we were not disappointed. We got here right when they opened. The service was really nice our waitress was really sweet. We ordered two pizzas to share and we got the Nashville chicken and the pittsburgher I think that's what the second one was. The Nashville chicken was so good I think I could have ate the whole pizza for myself. Also I love the bread it looks thick which it is but it's not heavy it's light and fluffy. I am not a pizza person but I would eat this all the time if I could. I can't wait to go back and get this again or something new. read more

The Forge - Lounges Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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OMG... the food ... the drinks... the atmosphere. You definitely need to visit this amazing gem. We went for a quaint dinner and drinks and fell in love. We choose tapas and a pizza. The ratatouille was delicate and delicious. I highly recommend choosing their seasonal drinks as they mix well with the seasonal menu. Our waiter allowed us plenty of time to view the menu and made us feel like we had all the time in the world. read more

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Oh what a find! It exceeded my expectations. I'd say this is a perfect place for a date or a formal dinner. I loved the ambience. Since I had made a last minute reservation, I got the bar tables but the staff was kind enough to give me a table later. I ordered the bartender's choice for drinks and it was such a pleasant surprise. The food was absolutely delicious. I ordered drunken mushrooms,olives, fun guy pizza and a mezze platter. The portion size was great. I shared it with 3 other friends. Everything we had was flavorful. I would definitely go back next time. I recommend! read more

The Forge - The Rainbow Salad - Lounges Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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So, I think The Forge was closed to the public today for my job's holiday party, but regardless I'll be back. The cocktails are amazing, both mixologists/ bartenders were great (I really want to try and riff on the "Naughty Toddy" cocktail) . The food was amazing, from the chicken skewers and falafel to the wood fired (be still my beating heart) pizza, everything was incredibly tasty. The mushroom pizza was my favorite and the warm cookies for dessert were great. The vibe and ambiance is great and super cozy. I can see how it might get a little loud, and parking, because Lawrenceville, I'm sure can be dicey, but I had so much fun. If any of The Forge staff see this, thank you so much for hosting and providing food, drinks and immaculate vibes for a bunch of therapists for a company holiday party. It's much appreciated ! read more

My girlfriend and I had a wonderful date night here! We reserved a high top and had a great spot by the windows. It was cozy without being tight and the service was excellent. My gf ordered the Bartender's Choice drink and loved it, I got the Peter Carrottail. Soo unique and tasty. Then we ordered The Rainbow and a pepperoni pizza. Maybe an unexpected combo but both were delish! The pita was warm and fluffy and the server brought us more when we ran out. Veggies, hummus, grape leaves... All excellent! We will be back! read more

The Forge - The Rainbow Salad and pepperoni pizza - Lounges Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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It's the absolute perfect spot for a girls' night or date night this Cozy Season! The seating is all lounge style with jewel toned velvet. The flame of the pizza oven in the back helps complete the vibe. All of the cocktails were fantastic! (They were out of ingredients for a couple of them but offered alternatives.) Purple Haze was like a whiskey sour with the twist of adding grape. The Perfect Storm with beet vodka, St. Germaine, creme de Violette, & lavender was, indeed, perfect. Finally, I'd wanted to try the "Forge Loko" espresso drink but, they were out of quite a few ingredients so the bartender recommended another delectable after-dinner coffee drink with plenty of foam! The Feta Feta Bang Bang pizza with dates, sun dried tomatoes, arugula, & spicy honey was really great! The Margherita was a little crust heavy & lacked flavor imo but we heated it up with some spices and extra cheese later & it was tasty. Overall, we really enjoyed our time & I'd 100% go back to try more drinks. Service was slow because the bartender was also serving the room but, she was very nice & we relaxed, chatted, & enjoyed the environment. The thing that would definitely knock another star off of my experience if we'd been in a hurry at all was that when we finally got the bill (after waiting quite some time for the bill & having waited patiently a little longer than normal between each drink) our server then seemily disappeared so we couldn't pay/leave. Someone else went behind the bar so eventually we went up and paid (we were seated at a table, not the bar). On our way out the door the server & a number of others were returning from a smoke break...honestly, annoying. Why not close us out first? As my boss would say, "never make anyone wait to pay you." read more

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Love the dark and moody ambiance of The Forge. We opted for the bartender's choice for our cocktails, and they absolutely nailed our flavor profiles. The only downfall of our evening was that we didn't make reservations so they could only squeeze us in for an hour at our table before we had to leave. We will definitely come back and block out additional time to sit back and relax. read more

The food and drinks were great! My friend and I shared the Bianca pizza which was excellent and got the whipped ricotta to start. While the food was good the experience itself was strange. Our appetizer came out after our main course which we did not like. Additionally it felt as though we were not welcome in the restaurant and we were inconveniencing them by being there. It was just very strange. I won't be back. read more

Nice spot for relaxing and enjoying a cocktail or a meal. Really nice seating on some plush chairs and love seats with a dark warm atmosphere. Had one of the cocktails, think it was the apology and yes they should apologize because it was not the best combination of items mixed together. We also ordered a bottle of wine that ended up not being in stock. This is the second time this had happened. Not sure why they were out of the wine and did not like the substitute recommended so ordered a different wine. The wine list is short and had a nice mix of wines but most are not wines that I would choose to have; they could do a better job of picking wines in the same price range and get wines that are wines that I think are better quality. We had the one of the boards that had a nice selection of meats and cheeses. Really thought there has a nice selection of items. Our waitress stopped by with some additional bread to make sure we had enough. We also shared a couple of the pizza's, a white and one with red sauce. Both were very good. If you are looking for a nice place to relax and have a drink or dinner, The Forge is a good choice. read more

Went to the Forge last night with a group of friends and we had such a great time! The atmosphere was very unique from other places in Pittsburgh and reminded me of cocktail bars from when I lived in Chicago. The lighting was dim and the seating was couches or chairs with low tables. It was a comfortable vibe and a great place to go with a group! Our waitress Sarah was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and answered any questions we had. Almost everything was able to be made vegan for me and everything was great! We ended up getting the rainbow which was great to sample everything and share. I also got an additional hummus and falafel and they were both great! We are already planning on coming back again. I definitely recommend checking out the Forge if you are in the area! read more

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This a great dim, intimate lounge with great cocktails. The seating is very comfy/casual for most of the space. There are a few high top tables that seat 2 by the bar and then maybe 15 bar seats that are positioned pretty closely together. I stopped in with a friend on a Saturday night around 8pm (without reservations) and we were lucky enough to score a seat for about an hour before someone else was scheduled to come in. We had the Peter Carrottail seasonal cocktail and the campfire s'mores espresso martini. The presentation was wonderful. The server was very nice and attentive. She brought us tap water and glasses immediately after we sat down and was quick to take our order and follow up shortly after. The bathroom was clean, had a wonderful candle burning, and had all of the little bits and bobs you might need to fix your hair or breath lol! We'll be back, for sure, with a reservation for the bar so we can try out some of the pizza menu! read more

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I love mediterranean food and the added bonus of pizzas and flatbreads to the menu? Yes please!! This restaurant has one of the best hummus's (spelling?) I've ever had. Also I have a newfound appreciation for labneh. Like obsessed. My only complaint about the entire experience was that I didn't like my drink but honestly that's my own fault for trying something new even though I know I don't like beets and it was beet vodka. I just wasn't expecting it to be so beet forward!! read more

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Use to love this place but the last 2 times the wife and I tried to go we had the same experience. We live in Lawrenceville, like to grab a seat at the bar and have drinks. The last two times we've stopped the bar has had half a dozen empty seats but we were turned away due to "reservations." This new trend of reserving bar seating is pretentious and unnecessary. The food and atmosphere really isn't worth it. There are plenty of other bar seating nearby - Senti, Morcilla, Maggie's, Grapparia, etc. read more

Last night my husband and I went here for a date night and it was fantastic. The space is intimate and beautiful, not too big and impersonal. The bar is gorgeous and the bartender was wonderful. We had the hummus starter, which was incredible and fresh ! We also ordered a Fun Guy pizza and it was amazing. The only tricky thing is parking. I would probably let Uber next time to make it easier. read more

The Forge - Hummus ! - Lounges Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The space is cool with mostly lounge seating and Turkish lamps. We got a resy for the bar area. In my opinion, they squeezed too many bar stools at their bar. It is uncomfortable to sit and eat there if the bar is full. We enjoyed our cocktails though they were on the pricier side ($14). With a name like The Forge and a big oven viewable from the dining area you would think that pizza would be the thing to get here. The pizza is just fine though. Not a really thin crust and no pizza bubbles. Kind of like what you could make a home. They also ran out of arugula. The seared ahi tuna had great flavor. I think cutting the tuna a little thinner would have improved the dish. The cute were a bit too rustic. The best thing on the menu was the golden oyster mushroom. We loved the batter they used. The sauce was also good with it. If I come back, I would be more interested in the Mediterranean dishes and small plates. Also, only dessert they have is tiramisu, which is a surprise given the theme of the place. read more

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We ordered takeout from The Forge yesterday for restaurant week. First the ordering process could not have been easier. We preordered online and chose our pickup time. When I arrived it was ready to go at the bar. Cute little restaurant! Can't wait to dine in post Covid! The food transferred well to home. We ordered the brussel sprouts, mushrooms, 2 pizzas (margherita and quattro formaggi) the baklava and chocolate mousse. Everything was SO good. I really loved the white pizza the best. I would definitely order that again. The poached egg on the mushrooms was an A plus. My husband and daughter loved the chocolate mousse. I think the price was a bit steep and that would be the 4 stars instead of 5. It wouldn't hinder me in ordering again though. read more

The Forge - Lounges Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I enjoyed the decor and felt transported to another time and place with the bright couches and unique lighting. We were seated right away and the server was very friendly. I got the tahini eggplant and was pleasantly surprised as I never had anything like this before. The setup was for communal eating and we saw several large groups dining together. read more

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I visited the Forge with my friend for drinks and appetizers. It is a lovely atmosphere. We sat at the bar but the other options were a few high top tables or plush couches/chairs! Definitely gives off more of a bar/apps restaurant than full dinner given the lack of traditional tables. It'd be a great place to grab a drink & app before dinner. We ended up just dining there and felt very full and very happy! I ordered the Summer Storm cocktail and it was delicious! Definitely had a beet flavor but not too sweet. Very refreshing. My friend and I shared the rainbow salad and it was DELISH! A good amount of pitas for 2 people and plenty of sides. That was our main meal and it was perfect for 2. If you are as an app to the main meal, it could feed closer to 3 people. In my opinion! Definitely will be back for amazing cocktails and to try their pizza & tapas. The reason for 4 stars is that it was a bit warm in the space - it didn't seem like they had the a/c on. I got a bit hot during the meal! read more

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This place gets crazy busy! I came in for a drink to meet my friend after work. Even though they don't have happy hour specials. But the reservations poured right in after I walked in! The staff is friendly and happy to answer questions and the food is so delicious! read more

Went here last Saturday for a birthday dinner. Everything was fantastic!! Service top notch !! Loved the vegan pizza and my husband really enjoyed his charcuterie board. Don't skip the espresso campfire s'mores martini !!! YUM!!! Will be back for sure read more

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UM IF YOU DONT GO TO THE FORGE I WILL BE PERSONALLY OFFENDED :) But seriously! Their food & drinks are "straight fire," as the millennials say these days! My husband and I got down to the city for a quick date night and I'm so glad he suggested The Forge. He had been with a buddy and knew I'd love it here and boy was he right! The drinks are unique and fantastic! The pizza tastes a little slice of heaven on earth, see what I did there? ;) And OH EM GEE if you don't get the Brussels as your appetizer you're doing it all wrong! Crispy, crunchy, salty goodness that somehow all work together to make these otherwise tough vegetables melt in your mouth! We will DEFINITELY be back to the Forge, because honestly besides amazing appetizers, pizza, and drinks, what else do you need in life? :) read more

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This was our second time at this Super cute restaurant and bar. Instead of traditional tables, they have comfy lounge chairs and small tables. Most of the menu is shareable. We got the 7 salad platter, one of the cheese and meat platters, the mushroom appetizer and a margarita pizza. The only item that was not great was the pizza. Good crust, but very plain sauce. The drinks are delicious. I got a bartenders choice with gin. Gotta say, I'm not normally willing to let someone else choose my drink, but it was delicious! Great atmosphere, great food, great service. read more

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I stoped by the forge at 5pm on a Monday for a small business happy hour. We sat at the bar and had a few cocktails and apps. The food menu is Mediterranean themed it seemed. We ordered hummus, a flat bread, mushrooms, seared tuba, and baba ghanoush. The baba ghanoush was my favorite part. The cocktails were all good. A few came with flowers in them which was funny for 3 dudes drinking together. read more

The Forge - Mushrooms - Lounges Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Great vibe for date night! They have very comfy armchairs and a speakeasy vibe + some middle eastern undertones. Highly recommend getting the bartender's choice cocktails where you name a spirit and a flavor/vibe that you're feeling. I've had great luck with gin drinks here. Also good are the pizzas, falafels, and lamb kebabs. read more

The Forge - Lamb koftaa! MMMM - Lounges Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Everything about this dining experience was just ok - not great but also not terrible. My favorite dish we ordered was the ahi tuna. That was good. Everything else (eggplant, falafel and rainbow spread) was just ok. The service was just ok as well. Nothing stellar but also nothing awful either. You can make a reservation through Open Table. read more

The Forge - The Rainbow Salad - Lounges Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I recently had the pleasure of dining at The Forge and it lived up to its reputation. The ambiance is cozy and welcoming with dim lighting and tasteful decor, creating an intimate and inviting atmosphere. The menu includes a diverse selection of Mediterranean dishes. We started with the Mediterranean mushrooms, rainbow platter and shawarma hummus. You could tell each item was made of only the freshest and highest quality ingredients. The only thing better than these dishes were the craft cocktails - I highly recommend the Los Hermanos Platos and the Yeah Sure Whatever - and the pizza - the Bianca Pizza was light and flavorful. Our server was excellent - efficient, friendly, and came through with some awesome recommendations. Julie demonstrated a perfect balance of professionalism and friendliness. read more

We sat at the bar - service was fantastic, drinks were awesome and the appetizer platter was delicious! We will be back! read more

The Forge - Lounges Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Ambiance, service, were great. The lounge feel is awesome. It reminds me of an old Hollywood speakeasy feel! read more

I loved the ambiance and the food was excellent. We had appetizers and drinks. This is my second time. The first time we had the roasted eggplant. So yummy. This time we had the roasted cauliflower. Also an excellent choice. Great for drinks and appetizers!! read more

You can't go wrong with your order! everything is tasty and tummy made with love. Great service and atmosphere