I haven't been to Bar Marco since before the pandemic and it was an even greater night out than I had remembered. Bar Marco is a smaller interior right on Penn Ave in the Strip and requires to show proof of vaccination and ID to be seated. I started off with the apple scotch cocktail which was smooth and smokey and enjoyable for any cocktail drinker. We dined in on a 2 course fixed price menu and started with the arancini and onion soup. The arancini was crispy, cheesy and fried to perfection with plenty of sauce. The onion soup was comparable to a sweeter version of French onion soup with two large slices of homemade bread. In addition to the two course meal at $40/person, I also ordered a smaller side of the cheese pepper gnocchi ($15 for a pasta side) to split and what a call that was. It was an entire plate of little gnocchi pillows in a delicious and rich cheese sauce. Unfortunately, I cleaned off the plate of gnocchi before snapping a pick of the Italian milk pork which melted onto the fork in a delicious and creamy sauce over a side of crispy potatoes. I finished the night splitting the lemon ricotta cake and a coffee to a perfect night out with great portions, delicious food, and top bartending read more

Bar Marco - Italian milk pork - Wine Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Bar Marco is my new favorite restaurant in Pittsburgh! Upon being seated, we were presented with fresh bread made in-house. For drinks, I ordered the Champagne Papi (essentially a lemon drop martini) and my date had a Pinot Noir. Both were fantastic. (So much so that I had three more!) For our appetizer, we had the baked ricotta. This was my least favorite item due to the bitterness of the anchovies. Next time, I would skip this dish. For the main course, I had the potato gnocchi. This was the BEST gnocchi I have ever had! The gnocchi were huge pillows covered in a delicious cheese sauce. The portion size is much smaller than something you would find at somewhere such as the Cheesecake Factory, however you will still end your meal feeling satiated. If you still have room for more, you can order a "bonus pasta" portion for $18. My date and I opted to share a bonus pasta portion of the Gemelli. This was a light and bright pesto pasta which was both filling and refreshing. It's definitely worth it to get a bonus pasta portion as it perfectly reheated the next day! Overall, Bar Marco has a relaxed yet upscale hole in the wall ambiance, with quality food to match. The service was great despite being a no-tipping establishment. Bar Marco is truly a hidden gem in Pittsburgh's strip district, and is a must-visit location next time you're looking for a night out. read more

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Great fresh food and cocktails. Currently only sitting guests outside and it is quite lovely. Menu changes almost daily and the staff are friendly and attentive. Though they don't take reservations, it is worth any wait. I suggest going early to beat the rush. read more

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Had a wonderful dinner sitting at the bar. The bar is really just an extension of the dining experience versus a traditional bar experience. I mean this in a good way. The staff was engaging and knowledgeable. The prix fix menu has a nice variety of options. We shared all four of our dishes and each was excellent. This included the beet salad, chicken liver pâté, chicken and potatoes and finally, the soul warming bolognese. Tried a couple of wines and both were excellent. read more

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Oh wow! This place is consistently great! I haven't been here in years, not sure why. The first time I came was years ago and I got the brunch burger which was seriously delicious. But for an unknown reason I had not made my way back to Bar Marco. Years later, I finally made it back for brunch with girlfriends. I got the baked eggs and potatoes with hollandaise. The baked eggs were seriously perfect. The sauce was balanced and the eggs were runny and so good. The potatoes were a decadent side. Now I can't wait to r read more

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Amazing. Came her for a friends birthday party. We sat in the basement and did the 5 course meal with wine pairings. Prepare yourselves if you do this for endless wine and the best food you have eaten. The menu is a surprise as well just tell them your allergies ahead. First course was a beet salad with goat cheese and the wine paired with was perfect. They keep pouring it too. Incredible service. Then scallops with squash. Melt in your mouth scallops. Next we have gnocchi. That was thier own take on gnocchi wasn't my favorite but the wine made up for it. Then ribeye over broccoli and cheese risotto. Finally olive oil cake with apples. Everything is local, organic truley amazing. We will definitely be coming back. read more

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Bar Marco is charming. The space, the service, the warmth, the food, will all make you want to linger at Bar Marco for hours. So far, this was our favorite meal in Pittsburgh. Tiny, but stylish, Bar Marco would fit well in Williamsburg (Brooklyn), but with a whiff of European panache. As always, we sat at the bar, and we were immediately charmed by our server, who helped us with ordering. Limited to the brunch menu, due to it being a Sunday afternoon, the choices still met all our culinary needs. Donna's Frittata was delicious, the baked pasta having an explosion of wonderful flavors. My risotto, with a fried egg on top, was cooked perfectly, creamy but not obliterated. Too often risotto comes out of kitchens with the arborio rice destroyed. The Bar Marco version was wonderful, and I loved how the egg's yolk dripped through the rice. I loved it! The side of fried potatoes, with hollandaise sauce cooked to the perfect temperature, was a self indulgent luxury. My cardiologist would be pissed, but too bad, the food at Bar Marco is worth a little clogging. Everyone in the place was incredibly welcoming. The owner and the chef greeting us with laughter and smiles. The warmth was contagious, as even the other patrons spread good cheer and happiness. BTW, there is no tipping at Bar Marco. The servers are on salary, a wonderful way to ensure great service and loyal workers. Bar Marco is a fabulous place for a meal. Every city should have one. Bravissimo! read more

My friends and I have been looking forward to trying Bar Marco for a while but unfortunately, we weren't impressed. They give you carafes of water but some of ours tasted like soap or chlorine, some sort of chemical. For dinner, they have a $45 two-course menu. Tip is included which I love! I had the Marco Caesar Salad which was huge and tasty but a bit too salty for my taste. I would have preferred less cheese and croutons, though I did enjoy the anchovies. I tried a few of the other appetizers my friends ordered and didn't love them. The ricotta and pesto was tasty but pretty much just a block of cheese. I definitely did not enjoy the pork tonnato, so I'd avoid that one. I think the bluefin tuna is a good option, and likely the arancini. For the main course, the arrabbiata was decent, nice spice and I enjoyed the cheese and chili flakes on top, but it was really nothing special. One friend enjoyed the Spanish octopus, and another really didn't like the tagliatelle. The cocktails were honestly the best part. I'd say overall this place is pretty hit or miss, and the prices are too high for the quality. Perhaps they were having an off night, but I'm not sure I'll be returning. read more

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Have been wanting to try this gem for quite some time! Dined here with our friends who highly recommended it. The atmosphere was perfect after a long work week. Quiet, quaint, and relaxing to decompress and hold discussion with friends. We were really impressed with all food we ordered. I got the arancini as my app and shrimp risotto for my entree. Both were to die for!! Our waiter was also extremely friendly, helpful, and attentive. Will definitely be returning for more delicious meals. read more

This was excellent. We started with their cheeses (including an excellent, stinky blue) and arancini, both of which we really enjoyed, followed by pastas -- I got the squid ink orecchiette, and my wife got the gnocchi sardi. I really liked mine, but I loved her's, and I wouldn't mind trying several of the others as well, particularly the rigatoni. Great that Pittsburgh has these kinds of restaurants these days. This is a good one. read more

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This culinary experience was so delightful! The menu is simple and easy to navigate. The wait staff does a fabulous job of accommodating dietary needs. The food is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! It is fresh an flavorful. The ice cream is delectable! I highly recommend reservations and spending your time and treasure HERE! You will not be disappointed. read more

So I made reservations to go to brunch here and I was incredibly impressed by not only the food but the service. They were even wonderful when we asked if it would be okay to push back our reservations by an hour in order to accommodate some last-minute shopping needs. The staff was so friendly and they told us no problem at all. We got there and we sat at the bar for a drink while we are waiting for a table to be ready. The bartender, who should be the spokesperson for bar Marco, was so friendly and into his job he totally talked us into getting everything that he suggested. And all of his suggestions were spot-on. And I understand that what we did was super annoying asking for suggestions outside of the menu but he handled us perfectly. I truly cannot say enough about how awesome he was. Then we basically ordered everything on the menu as we were getting seated. We ordered all three sides, the bacon, the donuts, and the potatoes. Then we each ordered an entree me with the smoked trout eggs benedict and my friend with the burger. We kind of went overboard with the food but it was our first time here and we wanted to try everything. Out of the appetizers or extras that we ordered those donuts were amazing. So light and fluffy and so good. It came with the side of caramel sauce and a side of lemon sauce it was good was that my friend like the caramel and I like the lemon. Honestly I probably could have eaten three plates of those donuts and not gotten the bacon or the potatoes and I would have been fine. Honestly go and get the donuts. And if there's more people than you at the table get two orders. The smoked eggs benedict was delicious. It was put over a Johnny cake, which I was unsure of but still wanted to try, and I was pleasantly surprised. The entire meal was really well done and the presentation was beautiful. I would definitely suggest this eggs benedict if you are in eggs benedict fan like I am. The smoke trout was something that I've had before but not in this way and I was surprised at how much I liked it. And the best part of bar Marco was when we found out that they pay their staff a salary and cover health benefits so there's no tipping. You might pay a little bit more for your meal but those benefits truly outweigh the cost. I would prefer to pay a little bit more if I knew that the staff was taken care of. I look forward to going back and try and more things on the menu. If you are in the strip and looking for a fun place to go this is your spot. Try it out, make sure that you ask the bartender to mix you up something special. read more

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Have heard many good things about BM. Have stopped at Lucy's outside many times for lunch. Finally had the opportunity to dine at BM. Nice little dining area with a very friendly and active staff. The bar staff can make a good cocktail. A nicely designed wine list. Started with the Pork Tonnato that has a white tuna caper aioli. A delicious start. For my main course I had the Chestnut Fettuccine that had wild boar argue and parmigiano. A very good meal that was well prepared. The staff is said a living wage salary so it is reflected in the prices; and the prices are very fair. read more

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Spectacular meal! Bar Marco never leaves you desiring anything other than an return trip ASAP. The chef is a master at Risotto, the desserts (specifically the budino) are outstanding. Service was impeccable and wine is magnificently curated. GO NOW! read more

Our trip to Bar Marco was amazing and I cannot wait to return. The service was wonderful and at no point did we feel rushed. It was a true experience that we greatly enjoyed with our friends. On top of that, the food was unreal. The dishes were complex and elevated while still feeling a bit traditional. They have a fantastic cocktail menu but the bar tender was also willing to make my husband a "surprise" drink based on his preferences. The folks at Bar Marco are truly experts and i highly recommend you visit if you're looking for a truly wonderful, relaxed culinary experience. read more

Came here for Sunday brunch. Ambiance - small and cozy. Only like 15 tables max. Adorable bar. Good service. Drinks - great bar with some unique cocktails. I had a coffee with "special punch." Was on the sweeter side but tasty. Food - Not the classic brunch food. More like lunch food with eggs added. I had the chicken Milanese which had a runny egg on it which was pretty tasty. $14 for it which is about average per entree. Cost is in the higher end of average but they don't accept gratuity (which I always feels makes for better service since it means the staff is actually getting paid well!) Would def make sure to have a reservation before coming here. Overall cozy hipster restaurant. Would be back for cocktails at the bar with a few apps. read more

Bar Marco - Chicken Milanese brunch - good portion of chicken. Sauce added a lot of flavor. Not extraordinary but tasty and enjoyed it - Wine Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

So happy I finally got the chance to try this place over the weekend. I would recommend making a reservation as the seating inside is very limited. The inside is very small and rusticky which goes with their overall theme. For drinks my wife and I both had a mimosa, and I also had a vodka drink which I forget the name of. The mimosa was one of the best I've had. Perfect balance of orange juice and champagne. You could also tell the orange juice was fresh. My vodka drink was also very good. While the drinks are a little pricey, you get what you pay for and also have to keep in mind that there is no tipping allowed here so the prices reflect this. For my meal I had the Bar Marco Burger. I had heard great things about this burger and it did not disappoint. It was cooked perfectly to start. I'm not sure what blend of meats they use, but it was amazing. Not that the flavor of the meat needed much help, but the aioli, crisp bacon, and onion really putting it over the top. It was a juicy burger, but the bun they use was a great fit and didn't let it get sloppy. I also had the potatoes and hollandaise. The potatoes were crisp and delicious. The hollandaise sauce had a different, but awesome flavor that went perfect with them. Can't wait to come back to this place and maybe try something different, but that burger would be tough to not get. Easily one of the tops in the city. read more

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After years on my bucket list Bar Marco finally made it to the top. Overall it was a very enjoyable experience. We started with the arancini which was the best in Pittsburgh. We had silly little martinis because they couldn't make cosmopolitans due to the lack of cranberry juice (no cranberry juice in a restaurant that offers brunch?). But no biggy. Our pasta entrees, rigatoni and gnocchi, were excellent, as was the olive oil cake desert. The wine list, all natural wines, was impressive for its diversity and fair prices. Service, without the tip incentive, was very good. Because it's an old firehouse, the dining room is somewhat odd, small but with a very high ceiling. However, it's all about the excellent food! read more

We were here for a private event and it was awesome. Great food and drinks, but the service is what really stood out. We have kids, and a staff member immediately approached us to find out if we needed high chairs and what our kids wanted to eat. They also had a great gluten free option for our getting who is gluten intolerant. And everyone was super attentive and friendly. Overall highly recommend. If a manager from Bar Marco sees this, I want you to know that the staff at the private event on July 14th were all awesome. read more

I've started coming back to Bar Marco. We've had lots more choices of late, but Bar Marco has won me over with great food, excellent service and late night hours. Let me explain. 1. Jamilka Borges was part of the success of this restaurant, so I was uncertain what would happen when she left. Well the food remains great, remains creative and delicious. 2. I love the "no tipping" policy, for a number of reasons. I get excellent service, but I also know that servers get a fair shake. Servers are friendly, helpful, and very thoughtful. 3. Their wine list is wonderful. It's not your typical wine list, and on Tuesday nights, for example, I can get an $8 wine glass special. 4. When everything else is closed...Bar Marco is usually open. 11 pm on weekdays is awesome, especially if I am leaving another event. But what it comes down to, is that I am consistently wowed by the food. read more

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I had never been to Bar Marco before, and while my experience started off a little rough, the food and the service made up for it. We came in for Sunday brunch without a reservation and were told that the wait would be an hour. This was fine with us--we were looking forward to trying Bar Marco and we could spend some time walking around the Strip. When we came back an hour later, we had to wait an additional 15 minutes which bothered us because there were multiple tables who had clearly been done eating for a while and were just sitting around. It's a small space, if you see other people waiting, be a little considerate. Once we were finally seated, it took about 5 more minutes to actually get our hands on a menu, which was irritating after waiting so long already. The guys who work there were really cool about it all and acknowledged that we had waited way longer than we should have and apologized. I'm a vegetarian, and our waiter sat down and went through the menu with me to let me know what my options were, which I thought was really nice. I decided to get the pancakes, my boyfriend got the smoked trout eggs benedict, and we split an order of potatoes with hollandaise sauce. It was all so delicious, but we agreed that my pancakes were the best. The pancakes themselves were a bit lemony and were topped with a date and walnut mixture and whipped cream. Amazing! When our waiter brought us our check he told us that he gave us a 20% discount for waiting, which I was not expecting at all. The guys at Bar Marco tried their best to give us the best experience possible after waiting longer than we should have, and they definitely delivered. I'm looking forward to going back for lunch or dinner and trying some of their drinks. read more

Love it! Love the atmosphere. Love the cocktails. Love the locay. Love the service. What's not to love about this place? Translation: If you're on the Strip and looking for a classy place to pop in for a drink, you've just found it. read more

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What a cool place. Once a fire station from the 1800's and now a bar and restaurant. Nice atmosphere, great cocktails and some neat items on the menu. Staff was very friendly and quick Well worth the visit if you are in the strip district. read more

Ugh, it pains me a little to re-review Bar Marco and report a disappointing visit because I really like the space and I've had a good experience before, but here goes. Two of us came here for brunch just before New Year. I chose it because we had enjoyed it previously and also because we could make a reservation for two people (it was our last day in town and we wanted to fit a few things in, so didn't want to chance a long wait anywhere). We arrived and were seated promptly, gave our order, and then we waited, and waited, and waited. Neither of the tables either side of us (a party of four and one of six) who were both already there when we arrived had any food which made me a little anxious. And then our food arrived, ahead of the other tables which resulted in a bit of a hullabaloo from the four top -'why have they got their order, we were here first' kind of thing - which, although the waitstaff handled it well, made us feel uncomfortable. Anyhow, although we had food, I have to admit that it wasn't great. My Chicken Milanese was overcooked and dry, the accompanying salad was bagged leaves that weren't in tip-top condition, and my husband's burger was on the small side. The Patatas Bravas type potatoes that we ordered as a side were good but I did find it odd that the burger didn't come with some sort of potato or side option apart from bagged salad. I was also disappointed that the only coffee option was filter coffee and that there were no 'barista-style' coffee options available. I found the prices to be a little high considering the quality and portion size. Luckily they have a no-tipping policy because I didn't want to be in an awkward position where I undertipped but honestly I didn't feel like leaving 20%... So that was brunch, I can't see a return visit here I'm afraid. read more

Overrated! Great staff: hip, friendly, and attentive. One-dimensional, blandish food (at least the items we had). I'd call the décor "train station bathroom" - it seems hip, but it's just dingy and boring. In a bigger City, this place would struggle. sorry, but it's true read more

Intimate, beautiful setting. Came back yesterday with some friends. We ordered drinks, which were well prepared & small plates which everyone seemed to enjoy. Our waiter was outstanding, and a pleasure to be around. No tips accepted here, and the food is reasonably priced. Will be back, no doubt about it! read more

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The service, food, and atmosphere were fantastic. The place feels nice and cozy, but still special. Sort of like when you'd have a holiday dinner at your cool, rich family's house. Welcoming but elevated. read more

I came here with a large group for a lovely Sunday brunch! The only time they could accommodate us was 10am, at which hour the restaurant was fairly empty. The place is pretty small so I would recommend making a reservation. 10am was just a little too early for cocktails, so we stuck with coffee and tea, served in classy glass mugs. They give you unlimited coffee refills and unlimited hot water refills with tea! I had the orange ricotta pancakes, and we got a few orders of the donuts for the table to share. The donuts were good, but not particularly special. I wouldn't go out of my way to get them. The pancakes were delicious! They were somehow light and rich at the same time, and the orange taste was very refreshing Overall, great food, great service, and nice ambiance. I would love to go back and try their drinks! read more

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I adored not only the food, but the decoration of this place. I highly recommend making a reservation on weekends because it's a small space. I got the marco burger which has hints of espresso in it. I was a little apprehensive to try it because of this element but the burger was amazing. I thought the tarragon sauce paired well with it. The only thing I did not like about this burger is it was a little messy and hard to eat because I got an egg on it as well. But that is mainly my fault lol. Overall, I had a great experience at this place and will definitely be coming back. read more

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love this place, best wine menu and the food is delicious and always consistent. Vibe is also great. Love hanging at the bar

Had reservations for 8:30 on a Saturday night and every table was full. I was really looking forward to trying Bar Marco as I've heard such great things. I started with a pretty good espresso martini, and got the arancini and a ragú pasta dish. The arancini was crispy and good, though not amazing, and the ragú was flavorful and very good as well, definitely worth a try. However my favorite dish of the night was a gnocchi with a creamy pesto sauce, and the sauce was garlic heavy and very very good! Overall, I would rate the food a 4/5, what pushed me to the 5/5 was the ambiance and the service. It was a very cute restaurant and it didn't feel overfull with too many tables. The service was absolutely outstanding, there was a lot of confusion on availability of some dishes and the servers were amazing with communication and offering alternatives and were frequently checking in. Definitely would recommend to anyone wanting to try, and would go back myself to try more dishes! read more

4.5 stars Bar Marco is housed in an amazing restored and repurposed building in the strip. It's a bit easy to bypass it when driving because the building is a gorgeous red brick building with the sign "No 7 Engine Company". I came here for Saturday brunch. When you walk around in the strip seeing all the great food, you have to wonder if a sit down worth it? I will tell you that YES, Bar Marco food is incredible and definitely worth it! The same restored and yet authentic aged distress look is also inside. The dining area is not very big... maybe 20 tables. There's a great chandelier and really interesting art work. Overall, just a great casual and hip vibe to the place. As mentioned there isnt a lot of tables. When 10:30 am came around, it was fully packed and had to turn people away. I totally recommend reservations or come at 10 am to not be disappointed. One cool and interesting thing about this restaurant... they don't allow tips. The restaurant is paying a living wage for everyone on staff and its just another reason to come here and support them... I think that's amazing. Service here is helpful and relaxed... perhaps a bit too relaxed in terms of pick up dishes or the bill ready to be processed. But in terms of friendliness and filling water glasses, you can't ask for better. The brunch menu is short and well curated with sweet and savoury options. We were very tempted to order a donut for the table but the brunch entrees here are quite substantial so we didn't have any room! Another thing about the menu, we were told they rotated the items a lot and it follows whatever is in season. The staff here knows whats best and their recommendation of the baked eggs were perfect. Baked Eggs - 3 cracked eggs were cradled and baked in a tomato and pepper sauce (pepperonata?) with a healthy dose of parmigiana cheese to give it a nice savoury sharp and slightly nutty note. The eggs yolks still molten and cutting into them allowed them to ooze into the sauce. I used the bread to help sop up every bit. I would have loved a bit more heat or perhaps another herb. Excellent brunch dish 4/5 Tiramisu French Toast - A generous plating of the best French toast we had in the city. Curiously, the flavour note may have given someone pause on ordering but once it was tasted, I'm pretty sure eyes were closed and the sounds of 'mmmm' were only heard. I only got a small piece... that should tell you how good it was. The custard filled every nook and cranny and had a really nice subtle coffee flavour to not overwhelm the entire dish. The mascapone cheese was rich and was a much better flavour to the usual sweetened whip cream you see in other places. I really liked how they had these cute small white chip looking meringues. A cute detail! 5/5 If I had more time, i would have definitely returned for dinner. I loved the atmosphere, friendly service, and the amazing food. Definitely one of the best restaurants we tried in the city! read more

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Bar Marco is the perfect quaint dining spot in the Strip District. My girlfriends and I scheduled our Sunday brunch here a few weeks ago. Brunch is served between 10 - 3 on Saturdays and Sundays. I do recommend making reservations given that it is a pretty tiny restaurant. The menu is always changing based on the season, so if you see something you want to try get there before it's gone. One thing to note is they have a parking lot right next door specifically for Bar Marco guests. No need to worry about finding a parking spot in the busy daytime rush in the Strip District. I ordered the Lemon Buttermilk Pancakes with ricotta & peaches. There were 3 pancakes and sadly they were pretty tiny. The pancakes came with 2 strips of bacon (brown sugar and cardamom). The bacon was cooked to perfection! You can tell just by the taste they only cook with the finest ingredients. I was very happy with my brunch selection, I just wish there was more to it (I go hard on brunch). This would be a great date night spot if you are not looking to drive into the city but still want that city dining experience. Also - service members do not accept gratuity. That being said, we still received exceptional service. read more

Bar Marco - Lemon Buttermilk Pancakes - peach, ricotta & bacon - Wine Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

4.5 stars! Delicious dinner, phenomenal drinks, and quaint atmosphere! We made a reservation and they were very accommodating to our change in the number of guests last minute. The bartender is fantastic. I was going to order a drink off the menu, but he suggested that he make one of his own after asking me a few questions. The drink was fantastic and unlike anything I had ever had. I highly suggest ordering a drink directly from the bartender. The pastas (we ordered the wild boar chestnut fettuccine and the orecchiette) were perfectly cooked and dressed well. They were not huge portions so I would definitely suggest appetizers if you're ordering a pasta for your main dish. The Caesar salad was super fresh and delicious too. The pork belly appetizer was good, but not great-- it was a little dry. I would definitely come back for a nice occasion! read more

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I came to Bar Marco one Sunday for brunch with my girlfriends. I've been wanting to check it out for months and now it was finally my chance! The experience was already off to a bad start because the Strip District is the worst place to be on the weekends. Thankfully after driving around for probably 30 min I was able to find a spot in their side lot. Which is a major bonus I have to say! After all that driving around I obviously needed a drink so I went with my brunch favorite, a bloody mary. I'm very picky about my bloody mary's and I would say this one met my standards. My only complaint was the price to portion ratio. If you want to charge a decent amount for drinks they shouldn't be small. Entree wise I decided to go with the baked eggs. I figured it was something you don't see often at brunch so why not switch it up. While it was definitely tasty, there sadly wasn't anything special about it. Nothing about it made me wish I could have more or made me want to come back to have it again. I guess I should have expected that with baked eggs but I felt like they could have done something more. Maybe some veggies mixed in or add some spice to it to take it up a notch! read more

We dined tonight for the feast of the seven fishes. The meal was unique, delicious, special and exciting. The service was spot on. The ambiance was outside dining on metal tables and chairs, a picnic affect. The heat lamps were warm and effective. But serving our meals on paper plates with plastic silverware and plastic wine glasses was such a turn off. To top it off when one went inside the help was dining with real plates and using real metal silverware, no regard for the paying customer. Such a royal turnoff Thank you read more

I had high expectations for brunch here but was sadly disappointed. Although limited, the brunch menu still has variety, but fails to serve any savory vegetarian entree options (only the soft scrambled eggs). I went with this entree and while the eggs were good, the portion size was very small. After polishing off my plate, I found myself still very hungry, which typically never happens to me when eating out. Similarly, all the friends I was with devoured their meals but still had room for more food. So, word of advice: get both a side and an entree or even consider getting a meal and splitting an additional entree with another guest. read more

Bar Marco - Soft scrambled eggs - Wine Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Would give this place 10 stars if i could!! Can't stop talking about this place to everyone! Super cool vibe - I think it used to be an old firehouse (?) but it has a very industrial interior, hipster-y feel, and the workers there are all SO GENUINELY NICE. Service was amazing - did I mention that this is a no gratuity restaurant? The price definitely reflects the no-gratuity part, because it is a little bit on the higher end, but totally worth it. Also read online that the staff here receive a salary and health benefits - seriously, who wouldn't want to support that? Came here with a small group for Saturday brunch - drinks were delicious, the server was so attentive, and the food was amazing! Seriously can't wait for my next weekend off with friends to come here again. HIGHLY recommend this place to anyone visiting PGH for the weekend. Make sure you get the potatoes with the hollandaise sauce to start! I got the baked eggs here and since then, I've been trying to imitate the recipe (with not much luck :'D). My friend got the burger with fried egg and was talking about it for days after - which says a lot, since she is very particular with her food! Also the waiter gave me a large plate of salad on the side for free :D Gotta have my veggies. Ty! Would recommend e-mailing for reservation in advance in case there's a wait. read more

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I hadn't been here in about a year and I'd forgotten how much I like coming here. So much to like and admire about this concept. One of the first and few bar/restaurants in Pittsburgh to pay employees a living wage and offer insurance thus eliminating the policy of tipping servers. Drinks are good and usually can find a special being offered. Really fantastic selection of wines. Food is always above board with flavor and freshness. Don't take this Strip District gem for granted as I've been guilty of doing. read more

I've been coming here for years and have literally never been disappointed. Best staff. Best hand crafted beverages. Best food. Gratuity is included in the meal. It's extremely affordable. Nice decor. I have all good things to say only! Must try!! read more

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