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    Grapperia

    4.4 (96 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    beth h.

    THE BEST espresso martinis. Great selection of amaro. Unique grappa cocktails. Grab a drink or bottle of wine before heading next door to Piccolo Forno, and you have yourself a really great date night or evening out with the friends.

    Halie G.

    Grapperia is a super cozy spot serving creative cocktails, imported brews, rare wines as well as a small food menu.  Known for their Grappa which is an Italian brandy distilled from the pomace of grapes used in wine making and Amari which is a bitter-sweet Italian herbal liqueur that is commonly drank as an after-dinner digestif.  They also serve tons of Italian wines by glass or by bottle, tons of creative cocktails and local and imported microbrews.  This Italian bar is located in the neighborhood of Lawrenceville, a small quaint indoor area with a few outdoor tables.

    Sicilian Slinger & classic Negroni
    Cj D.

    Cozy and intimate bar with great drinks. A cool vibe with all the different bitters (I will be back to try) and smaller with still enough room for plenty of people. Drinks were unique and delish!

    Ariel pic of my espresso martini
    Carrie N.

    Wow, check you out Grapperia! No seriously you aren't much to look at. Completely walked right by you without noticing you there. But then you must have winked at me and I found myself agreeing to walk on in. It's small a few round tables and a small bar with probably 8-10 stools. We were lucky both times we stopped in and found a spot at the bar. The bartenders here are no joke, quite the mixologists. Our first time here we ordered off their drink menu but we were in route to a local brewery. This last time it was all Grapperia. I ordered the Ryes and Shine. The bartender did an amazing job as I told him what I liked and what I didn't in recommending the drink. Perfectly balanced, no sugary sweetness here. As I was enjoying my cocktail I say him make an espresso and then mix it into a shaker. I said hey what's that?! Yanno minding my business. An espresso martini. Ok I have had espresso martinis but I think this ranked up there to oh the best ever! It was just that fresh espresso woke me up, I liked it so much I ordered two. Great stop.

    Espresso Martini
    Cait H.

    We'd walked past this little spot just off of Butler St. quite a few times before finally stopping in. I'm so glad we did. It's a cozy low-key spot with kind of sexy vibes. Great for a little date or cocktails before or after grabbing dinner somewhere in Lawrenceville. The cocktails are unique, upscale & delicious. Plus this is a sister bar to Piccolo Forno byob so you can grab a bottle here to avoid corkage there. Or you can enjoy apps from there with your drinks here (you may have to walk over to get them if it's busy there).

    Acid raindrops
    Pragna M.

    Grapperia is a cozy bar in lawrenceville. I never have trouble finding seating and usually order wine from here when I'm dining at Piccolo Forno next door. Service is always great too. I decided to get Acid raindrops and Ferrari which are both very strong and bitter drinks. I am more of a sweet fruity drink person so these were not my style but that's on me. If you don't like strong drinks, I'd maybe recommend the wine or beers. But otherwise, no complaints about this place and will be going back!

    Jess N.

    Love Grapperia SO much! It's a great for a before or after dinner spot or while waiting for your table at piccolo forno located around front on butler street! Love the low key chill vibe, cocktail selection, and how everyone that works there is so great! Thanks for bringing this to Pittsburgh!

    Nice fernet from Brooklyn!
    Peter L.

    Fantastic tiny bar specializing in all things amaro. Seating is tight, and once inside (or outside, weather permitting), it's a great spot for drinks and if you are hungry, you can also order from Picolo Forno next door. I started with a Toronto cocktail - rye, fernet, turbinado, and bitters. It was solid and drank like an old fashioned with a shot of fernet - delicious. Afterwards, I tried a number of Amaros and really enjoyed a version of fernet from a distillery in Brooklyn. The staff here is awesome and knowledgeable, and the place has a full range of liquor, wine and beers (also to go). Definitely we had a spot like this in Seattle!

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    Tammy L.

    Great little bar in lower Lawrenceville. The seating is tight and limited, but the variety of cocktails and wines are great. Service is great too. If you get hungry you can order to go from Picolo Forno next door!

    Liz G.

    This is such a fun spot! Amazing wine selections & great cocktails. It has a great vibe for a girls night, date night, etc. & they have indoor/outdoor seating! They don't have their own kitchen but you can order Piccolo Forno to go & eat at Grapperia - amazing!! Definitely a great find & will be back!

    Rachel T.

    How have I never reviewed Grapperia?! This is one of my favorite wine bars! Great service and great Italian wines. My friends really enjoy their cocktails too, but I am always excited to taste different Italian reds. Grapperia is located right behind Piccolo Forno (one of my fave restaurants). They have a few tables outside, and open the door so it feels airy even inside the bar. They started selling bottles to go too! If you buy a bottle there and take it to Piccolo, there is no corkage fee. I have never had a wine here that I didn't like. I love that it's very chill and just behind the main strip of Butler Street. Stop here before or after dinner for a glass of vino!

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    11 years ago

    Great bar with killer unique Italian drinks, delicious finger foods. Well worth the visit!

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    9 years ago

    Great drinks, a bit pricey, but a nice place to wait for Piccolo Forno reservations :)

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    11 years ago

    Perfect sit-down bar for enjoying good company, great cocktais and delicious simple food plates.

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    9 years ago

    Excellent service & cheese plate! and a tasty mocktail :) friendly staff and great music.

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    11 years ago

    What a nice surprise when told we'd have an hour wait at Piccolo Forno. Great place!! We'll definitely make this a destination.

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    11 years ago

    While not large in square footage, plentiful in ambiance, good tunes, delicious cocktails, and attentive bartenders.

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    We've been here 4+ times now. Unspeakable has such an incredible vibe--cozy, intimate, and dimly…read morelit in a way that feels perfect for a date night or catching up with a close friend. The atmosphere alone is worth a visit. The drinks are definitely crafted with care and have a lot of complexity, but with only two bartenders working, it took quite a while to get ours. Not the place to go if you want quick service or are grabbing a drink before another event. My biggest downside is the price point--most cocktails are around $17. They're good, but at that price I can really only justify having one. Note: They do not have food, just snacks like peanuts. Overall, amazing ambiance and well-made drinks, just expect slower service and a higher bill.

    This is my new favorite cocktail bar in Pittsburgh. Every single drink I've had here has been…read morefantastic. I've been twice so far, I've tried six different drinks. Very impressed by their craftsmanship and experimental flavors. There's not many places in this area that even attempt to do that. I love the speakeasy vibe. Super cool entrance and fun comfortable lounge upstairs. It's a fantastic place to go as an intimate group. But it's kind of small to take a group of more than 4 friends. Cocktails were made surprisingly quick even on a busy night. Everything is just really great about this place. Except for maybe the price lol but at least you're getting what you pay for in a good way

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    Grapperia - beer_and_wine - Updated June 2026

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