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    Il Tetto: A Rooftop Beer Garden

    3.2 (120 reviews)
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    Julie F.

    This rooftop beer garden is open year round! We went in the winter and it has a retractable roof, string lights, and heaters to keep everyone comfortable. We thought it was still going to be semi-outside so we came bundled up but were pleasantly surprised when we got there and it was indoor. It is probably fantastic in the summer too! Pretty big drink menu, lots of local beers on tap to choose from and the staff was really knowledgeable about everything as well, even letting us try a few of the beers so we could make sure we picked the perfect one.

    Natalie B.

    We went for their Halloween party and it was pretty fun! Pros: loved that it was heated and covered but you still feel kinda "outside". We loved the DJ, he did a wide range and that was appreciated as the old fart millenials at the event. The bartenders were fast and sweet! Our drinks were so yummy and we loved the little Halloween touches on them. Cons: we were starving. So we looked and it said we could order takeout and then bring it back upstairs. Well, that's partially true. You can order from Emporio but not Mezzo which is what we really wanted. The food took forever and honestly could've used some seasoning. My muffuletta was decent (and big!) but the fries were lackluster. And the meatballs were so bland. I imagine this is super fun in the summer as long as you've already eaten elsewhere!

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    Samuel D.

    The service was great, I mean it wasn't too busy as I went at opening 2pm on Saturday! The freeze drink was really good and had a good flavor of banana! The spot was fantastic with the good blend of indoors and outdoors! The lighting coming from being on the rooftop with the orange and green indoor decor it was a fantastic blend! Food wise make sure you eat before you come here as food won't be served until 6pm! Though you're welcomed to take your drink to the restaurant below

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    Jacques I.

    Fun spot for drinks, bites and sports on the tube! I love that Il Tetto offers a rooftop beer garden that's open all year long, no matter how frigid and cold it is since there's a clear dome for those chilly days in Pittsburgh. I had a fun time here for post-dinner drinks. We visited Il Tetto on a Saturday night and the place was busy. As the night continued, the place got even more busy, with most of the seats and tables being taken. But that was not an issue since this place is more so a bar and everyone was just standing around and hanging out anyway! It's my kind of place. Il Tetto has a long bar with the NFL playoffs on the tube and long, communal tables for gatherings. The busier it gets, the service lacks since the place gets packed. You can only order at the bar with one of the bartenders as this isn't the kind of place where they come to your table. If you want a refill, get it yourself if you can get the bartender's attention on a Saturday night. They actually did a good job handling all of us drunkards with how busy it was. Best deal here is the bucket of beers or hard seltzers. I started with the cocktails and they were all way too sweet. Skip the cocktails here and just stick with beer, which is what they're known for anyway. They do offer a list of bar bites/food items, and we tried the cheese curds with pepper jelly and buffalo chicken dip with tortilla chips. Not too shabby. Il Tetto was a fun place, especially on a Saturday night.

    Brianna G.

    This is a beautiful spot on a nice summer night in Pittsburgh. The cocktails are unique. I ordered the Limongria - pinot grigio, limoncello, blackberry. It was crisp and refreshing. I wish there was a more robust food selection on the rooftop, but I ultimately love this spot and its aesthetic

    Ashley M.

    If you're looking for a great rooftop bar, this is your place. There's a retractable roof, plenty of seating, and some fun cocktails, so it's easy to spend a whole afternoon/evening up there. That being said, it gets pretty busy so service isn't great and the wings we ordered tasted like they had been frozen and microwaved. I can't speak for the other menu items, but I'd recommend grabbing food from the restaurant on the first floor instead.

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    Cait H.

    Il Tetto gets my 5 stars. I don't think I've ever been anything but in a good mood at this spot! Now that it's rooftop season we've been here twice in the past month. I've been with just my husband, with groups of friends countless times, and with a bachelorette party. Lately, the bartenders & servers are all super nice, the vibes are hard to beat, the music is good, & there's corn hole for those who want to play. Now, it definitely gets packed and when it is service is spotty / it can be hard to get a drink or close out your bill. Makes sense because everyone is busy! If you're patient it's totally fine, if you're in a hurry and it's full when you arrive, obviously try somewhere else. I've only had light bites here a coupe of times, but they were good. A couple of weeks ago there almost no one there when we arrived close to opening & it was awesome. People slowly flowed in until the place was full. The music was bumping & everyone was so happy. As our bartender said, we were doing pretty "groovy". I really liked the froze (it also has aperol so it's not too sweet) and have had it many times. They offer seasonal flavors too. The mule is great too! The "pretty lady" cocktail was indeed pretty, but not my fave taste wise...too much juniper berry, "pine needle" gin taste coming through for my liking. It was still ok.

    Elizabeth C.

    Food was delish, drinks and service were average. Nary a happy looking person behind the bar. Almost an appearance of annoyance. However, I saw my bartender light up when a former regular arrived. She chatted with him about how she missed him because her other customers are meh. I tried to get her to engage in conversation with no luck. So much so that my drink went empty until another bartender noticed. Lesson learned- you have to show up more than once to feel welcomed. If the adjacent building wasn't under construction, the View might've been nice. No fault of the establishment. Recap: this could've been a great first visit, but the service didn't mirror the friendliness of Pittsburgh I've come to know and love.

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    Lauren G.

    Always love ending a night at Il Tetto for the vibes. They usually have a decent draft selection and seasonal cocktails, plus a small selection of bar snacks.

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    Jay C.

    This place opened at 4pm and I came at 5ish and it was already PACKED! Lol I ordered some beer b/c it was happy hour. Very laid back environment. Def recommend to others

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    We grabbed a cocktail from this rooftop bar before our reservations at Bakersfield and I am so glad we did! The roof closes when it gets cold outside but tonight it was wide open giving gorgeous views of the city around you! I got a pineapple margarita which was pretty good but I remember there being pomegranate in it? I could be wrong about that but the flavor combo was a little odd for me. I would go back for the rooftop, for sure!

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    Auralia H.

    A cool summer spot! They have a retractable roof that opens in the summer that has views of the city. Even when it's winter, and with the roof being glass, it still has an outside feel to it! The string lights make it cute. The drinks are good and it's fun to come up for a cocktail after dinner on the first or second floor or to just hang out with friends. They do have a small food menu that you're able to order from.

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