Amazing experience ! I like the small and seasonal menu. The way the vegetables are cooked and combined is really creative. It was original and tasty. I definitely recommend it for a unique culinary experience. The service was amazing, our waiter was friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu and how the dishes are prepared read more

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There is a lot of hype surrounding this restaurant. It is super unique since the concept entails putting vegetables athe forefront of the meal. The restaurant is in the heart of the Northside on Ohio Street nestled among some other really great restaurants like Siempre Algo and Fig & Ash. Parking is a little tricky and the street is a little sketchy. Inside, the restaurant is small with the open kitchen on the first floor and additional seating and a bar on the second floor. When we visited the restaurant first, there was a power outage so we had to leave. The restaurant was accommodating and gave us our drinks for free and allowed us to easily reschedule. There's no doubt that the chef is excellent and classicly French trained. Every dish was exquisitely plated and flavors were intricately chosen that paired well and complimented each other. You could tell that the chef used different culinary techniques on each dish, and it did not go unnoticed. However, I really did not enjoy the food. Everything was super flavorful to the point where it was almost too overpowering. The flavors paired well together but often created an explosion of flavor in my mouth and not in a good way. I feel as though the chef compensated the lack of meat with extra flavor that really did not leave a lasting impression. Vegetables are naturally very bland and require a lot of flavoring to enhance the natural taste, so it makes sense why each dish was so flavorful. Nevertheless, it really just was not for me. I think this restaurant is unique and special and such a bright light to the restaurant scene in Pittsburgh, but I also feel like it's specialized for a certain type of eater, and it is not for everyone! I am super glad that I went outside of my comfort zone to try this restaurant, but I most likely will not be back. On a side note, the service was absolutely excellent. Our waiter was super attentive and willing to explain everything dish to us. It was refreshing and welcomed after we have had some horrific service experiences lately. Kudos to the chef for his excellent craftsmanship! He truly is what holds the restaurant together! read more

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We did the chef's tasting menu and had a delightful time at the counter chatting with folks, watching the prep, and eating delicious food! The tasting menu is great for a long, leisurely dinner and to have everything (or almost everything, I'm not even sure) on the menu. The wine pairings were well done, and we each had a cocktail before dinner -- both were nicely made and balanced. Each dish was flavorful and a great texture combination. Standouts (for me): broccoli chicarrones, panisse, gougere, Buffalo celeriac, cabbage pastrami. But, honestly, I cleaned every plate. Oooh, and the desserts were *very* fun. Don't skip those! Will happily come back and recommend! read more

I wasn't the biggest fan of the food here. There wasn't as much of a "wow" factor with the food/wine pairings. Personally, I did not enjoy the lack of flavors with the food, but that is just personal preference. I don't think I'd want to come back again. It was also not worth the price, especially when compared to the experience I had at One by Spork for their vegetarian tasting menu over the summer. I felt that the quantity of the food and the kind of wine offered at EYV wasn't on par with the price point. With all of that being said, the service was great, and the waitress was great as well! read more

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How embarrassing, Yelp just reminded me that I have a draft review sitting here from quite some time ago. But the photos are beautiful and EYV was just named one of Pittsburgh Magazine's top restaurants for 2025, so instead of feeling late, I am still posting as a reminder to anyone, vegetarian, vegan or omnivore, that this is a special restaurant we're lucky to have in Pittsburgh. I've been a vegetarian since age 5. It's been a lifetime of scanning menus to quickly figure out what my limited options are, how I can ask for things to be modified, or in the case of a few restaurants that really have just about nothing for me, eating a full meal at home before going out with family or friends. EYV is making beautiful, creative, fresh dishes that rotate with the seasons. The fact that they are plant-forward almost feels incidental to the creativity, artistry and talent. My last visit here was with two meat eaters who enjoyed the experience as much as I did. We shared about six dishes in total between appetizers and mains, and no one went home hungry. I have heard my share of jokes about eating rabbit food, but entrees like cabbage pastrami are seriously hearty food that will fill you up. You owe it to yourself to give it a try - and I owe it to myself to get back here ASAP! read more

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4.5 stars. Eat Your Veggies (EYV) Restaurant serves "vegetable foods." The vegetables are sourced from local farms in Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio. Some foods might contain animal products, but customers may request that all foods be prepared as vegetarian and gluten-free, and most foods can be prepared as vegan. A children's menu and a full bar (cocktails, wines, bourbons, whiskeys, beers, scotches, vodkas, teas, liqueurs, etc.) are available. I made a reservation for dinner for my husband and me. Please note that a credit card must be on file to make a reservation. Upon our arrival to the restaurant, the seating hostess immediately seated us. Our waiter made friendly conversation throughout our meal. Our appetizer was the Snack Sampler, which consisted of Hummus Fritters (3 stars), Broccoli Chicarrones (4.5 stars), and Codiflower Sticks (5 stars). My main course was Sweet Pea and Potato Pierogi (5 stars). My husband's main course was Mushroom Etouffee (4 stars). My dessert was Kiwi Berry Semifreddo (5 stars) with Porto wine (4.5 stars). Honestly, my husband does not like vegetables, so he barely ate any of his food, and I ate nearly all of it for him! I thought that the vegetable foods had creative recipes, were healthy, and tasted very good. Please see my attached photos for the menus in April 2025. Furthermore, EYV offers a Chef's Counter with an 8-course tasting menu. read more

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Such a great experience at EYV! We loved the pairing menu. We added on to the 3 course, so we could try most of the menu. Best vegetarian food in the city. Mostly small bites, treated it like tapas. Pairings all matched up great. The staff was great and very attentive. Somewhat small, but loved the vibe and upstairs bar. Can't say enough about how good both the food and experience were. We'll be back soon! read more

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I enjoyed trying their unique take on vegetarian dishes and felt each piece was unique and very flavorful. However, I wished the portion sizes were a bit bigger. I liked the appetizer platter the most. The entrees felt the flavoring was mostly very sour and had less layers to it compared to the appetizer. Drinks weren't as impressive as we expected as well. They sounded interesting on the menu, but we felt each of them tasted the same. For example, mine had st germain but you can't really taste it at all. It was overpowered by the other alcohol in it, unsure if it was vodka or gin. The same goes for the other drinks, the alcohol was very overpowering making them all taste the same. Overall, did not feel the meal was worth the price. read more

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We went yesterday night for dinner and opted for one of their pre-fixe menu options - you can do four courses for $55 or five courses for $70 (or just buying the dishes a la carte is an option, too) and we went with the first option and got a couple of cocktails with it. I got the seasonal Torte-Tini and it tastes like a burnt almond torte except less sweet and more boozy and I LOVED it. I'm normally a pretty voracious meat eater but really liked all the courses I got! Everything was flavorful and had great texture and our server was lovely as well so no complaints here. The inside consists of a small downstairs and a small upstairs with a bar so definitely not good for a group bigger than four - be sure to make reservations! It is a little pricey for the portion sizes and lack of meat but still worth it for an occasional nice night out. read more

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This was a fun and unique dining experience (3 course meal, smaller restaurant, all vegetarian). The food for me was a little hit or miss! There were some absolutely phenomenal dishes, like the corn pierogis and the Tomato Parmesan. However, other dishes were just okay. I ordered the summer squash roulade and didn't love it. I also thought the first course snack plate had great concepts going on (fancier junk food) but it didn't do much for me overall. All in all, I enjoyed my time and would return for special occasions and perhaps order a little different. It was quite expensive ($150 for 2 with one drink each plus tip) for me to only love two of the five dishes my boyfriend and I shared. But, if you're a vegetarian or just looking for a unique dining experience, I would recommend trying! Also, our waiter was wonderful and very kind. read more

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Let me tell you about this place....... My first time here was last year on my birthday. It was the most unique restaurant I have ever been too. Absolutely amazing flavor infusions and truly unique creations. Last year we had Rod as our server, and met Mike the chef. They were great!! Fast forward to tonight. Fabulous creations and amazing service once again! (Thank you Kristen and Daniel!). The Lions Mane Marsala was one of the best things I have ever eaten in my life!!! (If anyone has Lions Mane recipes, please share!) But the best part was that Rod and chef remembered me!!! (Good or bad, i don't know ‍‍) In a big city with so many options, this place is a gem!!!! In ALL ways. If you are in the area, go!!!!! I would give this place and its people 20 stars if i could!! Thank you for being the best of the best!! Ps. They also all signed a birthday card for me. read more

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Great service and presentation - food is creative and delicious but servings are quite petite.

Exceptional comfort food, welcoming staff, and a nice ambiance. The food is excellent and beautifully presented. The chef shows a lot of creativity. Frankly, I was embarrassed that Pittsburgh restaurants used to offer a single vegetarian option, usually a veggie burger or a mushroom dish. EYV, I applaud you! read more

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SAVOR, SAVOR, SAVOR. If you're looking to fuel up before a big athletic event, this isn't the place. If you value quantity over quality, this isn't the place. If you're not open-minded about a meal that isn't meat-centric, this isn't the place for you. If you're looking for a great dining EXPERIENCE, this is it. My daughter and I shared a series of small bites for her birthday. Our server thoroughly explained each dish and nearly everything could be made gluten-free to accommodate my dietary needs. Each plate was brought out separately, allowing us to fully savor the aromas, tastes and textures before moving on to the next dish. Believe it or not, we felt quite satisfied with the portions because those little bites add up. The atmosphere is warm and inviting and the space immaculate. The staff was friendly and professional - and even presented my daughter with a birthday card. I highly recommend EYV as a special treat - even if you're a meat-lover. It is pricey, but again, it's about the experience. I did note the space is pretty tight, so if you have accessibility needs, I would review that with staff when making a reservation. And remember Eat Your Vegetables! read more

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Amazing We had 3 course vegan meal.. The house sampler was awesome. Cabbage pastrami was amazing. Dessert I don't even know what it was, but it was so damn good . Treat yourself to farm to table at this place for sure. Parking can be a little difficult as you had to park on the street, but we only walked about a block and it was worth it. read more

Visited EYV for restaurant week and was blown away by the great service and even better food! EYV (Eat Your Vegetables) is such a fun concept for both vegetarians and non-veggie folk alike, and the menu is so fun and creative and unlike any other restaurant in Pittsburgh. The staff are so kind and friendly, and the space itself is elegant without being stuffy or overdone. The 3 course meal was perfectly portioned, and beautifully presented, not to mention absolutely delicious. I tried the Yukon gold pierogi, the cabbage pastrami, and the cheese and apple dessert. All were PACKED with flavor and interesting textures and preparation styles, and the plating was all lovely and showed an attention to detail. I wholeheartedly recommend for a date night or a dinner with a few friends! read more

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Five stars for our first visit to EYV. We chose the snack sampler, Rutabaga "lasagna" and Fungal Farms Mushroom Congee. All were excellent, but my favorite was the snack sampler with a glass of white wine. We finished with a red beet churro (shared). Nice atmosphere - casual but upscale at the same time. read more

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I came in for the highly raved about espresso martini and restaurant week tasting menu and left feeling like I got a well rounded, sophisticated dining experience. The martini lived up to its reputation, the tequila was smooth but boozy! Almost everything served is gluten free and veggie forward, with a unique and frequently updated selection of dishes. The standouts for me were the arancini and napoleon. The service was flawless, our waiter Rodrick was very attentive and friendly. I love the addition of EYV to the neighborhood and look forward to what's in store next time! read more

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Food was stylish and tasty. Ambiance was laid back modern but not overly fancy. The service was attentive and efficient. Expect to spend $60 per person including drinks. We had the snack sampler, beets, turnips and pastrami. All delicious and a clever take on the vegetables involved. As with many vegetarian restaurants, there is a play to make the veggies seem meat-like. I'd love for chefs with skills to move past that and showcase the vegetables / legumes in their own right. Cocktails were really good and clever. Parking was easy enough and the neighborhood is nice to walk about it you're early. read more

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I'll start by saying that neither me nor my significant other are vegetarian or vegan. I love the concept of the restaurant, and that they can really cater to people with these restrictions and I definitely can see the appeal. The dishes just fell flat for us, nothing quite stood out or was amazing and it wasn't a cheap meal to be just Ok. The service was really good and we got to sit with a view of the kitchen and food prep, which was great. read more

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Always a fun, interesting experience at EYV! I've been a few times since they opened up, this time going with some of my best friends. We got a few appetizers (hummus fritters and broccoli chicharrones) and then each got individual meals. This is a great place for sharing with friends and trying multiple dishes. What I love about EYV is that nothing is typical - you can try something new and know it's going to have an awesome flavor profile. I had the Roasted Zucchini. And while I wish there was more of the delicious lamb sausage, the flavors of the rice and zucchini with romesco sauce couldn't be beat. Our server was so great, always refilling our waters and not shy to joke around with us. I also love that you can view into the kitchen and give Chef Mike a quick wave hello as he and his sous chef are sautéing. Thank you for an excellent meal! read more

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Absolutely love this place! It's so beautiful and quaint, open kitchen/dining space on the first floor, and cozy bar on the second. We went for drinks this time around, and they were absolutely FABULOUS. I had a smoked old fashioned and the Air Parody. They did an excellent job creating their own spin on these craft cocktails. Our bartender was Daniel (I believe) and he was just awesome. The owner Michael stopped by to say hello too. Service is fantastic and so are the drinks. Can't wait to stop back for the food, which looks like works of art! read more

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Eat Your Vegetables-don't be afraid! Great dining experience full of flavor and challenges your perception of a vegetable forward dining experience. Great service and valuable recommendations/descriptions provided by our waiter. Worth going outside your culinary comfort zone if your not used to eating all vegetables and if your vegan/vegetarian this is your home. Desserts were a perfect ending to a great meal. Nice to try something new and exceeded expectations-looking forward to returning. read more

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Fantastic staff with unique vegetarian food and Gluten Free options. The restaurant was very calm and quiet with great view of Chief's cooking. read more

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Held my daughter's Pitt graduation dinner for 10 people at EYV. Everything was wonderful - ambiance, service, food, drinks! Thank you for a wonderful evening, EYV xoxo read more

Fantastic. We were visiting PB for a few days and looking for a unique, veggie forward type of restaurant for dinner. We paid up front for the chef counter four course meal. What a great experience and the food was fantastic. My wife follows a vegan diet and ill eat anything. What a delicious meal. The staff are so friendly and we had a lovely chat with chef/owner while he was preparing, etc. I highly recommend this place. read more

The food the service and the ambience are fantastic. I just love this place. So creative in the menu and everything has always been fantastic. Making reservations for this evening taking new friends and hoping they all enjoyed as much as I've done in the past. Looking forward to tonight's meal. Cheers!!! read more

As a family of mostly vegetarians and one vegan, we were thrilled to see a place like EYV pop up in Pittsburgh. And the restaurant did not disappoint. The food was delicious, and really showcased what is possible when you stick to great ingredients in creative presentations. The best thing we ate was the cabbage pastrami. I did not know it was possible to make a humble vegetable like cabbage taste like meat. I would eat this dish every day if I could. Other dishes we loved were the carrot spätzle and the buckwheat-spinach polenta. We were not too fond of the hummus fritters; the texture was a bit mushy and the flavors were not complex enough. They weren't terrible, but they didn't match the refinement and originality of the rest of the meal. We should also mention our server, who was hilarious and fun. Not your usual high-end front-of-house experience, but still a very enjoyable time. We will definitely be going back here as the menu changes with the seasons. read more

HIGHLY RECOMMEND! The creativity, flavor combinations, presentation... everything was fantastic. My only critique is the portion sizes, especially the meat in potatoes was really on the small side to be called a "large plate" for $30, but it was delicious. Between the two of us, we had the hummus fritters, farmers salad, meat in potatoes, and cabbage pastrami and that was just enough to fill us. Some people might still have been hungry. The ranch mousse in the farmers salad was seriously spectacular. SO much creativity in these dishes!! Loved to see a lengthy mocktail list, too. We are so happy to see an upscale veg forward restaurant in Pittsburgh especially after so many vegan spots have shut down this year. We will absolutely be back again, THANK YOU! read more

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We did the chef's counter tasting menu for my birthday and it was fantastic. The staff was attentive, but not intrusive. They all signed a card for my birthday which was a really thoughtful touch. The food was innovative and delicious. We cleared our plates for every course. They were also great at making accommodations for food allergies / sensitivities. Highly recommend! read more

Detailed flavors in every dish. Vegan dishes at the highest culinary level. Wonderful service. I wasn't driving...

When Pittsburgh celebrates Restaurant Week, we like to pick a restaurant that is new to us and whose menu sounds interesting with new dishes to try. This August we chose EYV where we had a wonderful dinner. I started out with the Beets Me non-alcoholic beverage that was refreshing and looked so pretty in the glass. The first course was the Golden Yukon pierogies that had dough with a lovely texture, soft potato filling, garnished with onion sour cream and melted leeks that were a perfect complement to the pierogi, giving the dish the sharpness it needed. Next was the Charred Lion's Mane Mushroom with beet bordelaise, creamed summer greens, horseradish, and dill that was very flavorful. For the third course, I chose Ratatouille which is a favorite dish of mine. The EYV version was amazing--I've never seen ratatouille plated so beautifully and taste so delicious with piperade, roasted tomato, and basil. My dessert was the Zucchini Polenta Cake. Dessert is where many restaurants fall down with dishes that are too complicated and too sweet, but not EYV! The cake had a lovely crumb, the limoncello ice cream gave it a bit of punch, while the golden raisin yogurt with walnut crumb added a delicious crunch. We will definitely return and hope we can sit downstairs next time to watch the kitchen in action. read more

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OMG. Amazing, mostly-vegetables dinner. I'm still dreaming of the beet schnitzel, and the mocktails were the best I have had in Pittsburgh. Ordered the prix fixe for our anniversary and talked to the chef. We will be back. read more

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You eat with your eyes-I have rarely seen such attention to detail in plate presentation! These plates are stunning! This is my favorite and takes me back to my Babcia's kitchen! (Word for a Polish grandma). Yukon Gold Potato Pierogi | Onion Sour Cream | Melted Leeks | Crispy Sauerkraut | V, GF (Oh MY!!!) You should go! Tonight!!! read more

LOVE this place! We came here on a whim after looking at the menu of another restaurant on the street and deciding that no where should have 10 pages of menu items. They were just opening and had some really creative dishes. They also seem like they can accommodate a bunch of dietary restrictions, so that was really nice. Our waiter was hilarious and told us all about his old rap career. I will definitely be going back. read more

Great addition to Pittsburgh's dining scene. With a service and veg forward approach, EYV is a unique dining experience. On one hand, the personalized service makes this the ultimate special occasion dining experience. On the other, the farm to table emphasis and seasonal menu items make you want to come back every week. Highly recommend! read more

The service was great, but we felt like the food was hit or miss, which isn't great for a restaurant that's structured around small plates. The menu is seasonal and a lot of people seem to really enjoy it, so may still be worth your time to see if you like it. read more

Great vegetarian vegan food. Wait staff was very friendly, attentive and informative. Mock cocktail was excellent. Really tasty food. Hidden gem! Spread the word. Reminded us of Candle 79 in NYC, which closed. Will be coming back frequently. read more

The food was extraordinarily fresh and delicious. The service was second to none. I will definitely go back. It's worth every single penny. What an incredible experience! I highly recommend this restaurant for vegans, or a flexitarian lifestyle ppl like me. read more

Great food and service! Can't wait to see what they do with spring vegetables. Definitely will be going back.