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    4.6 (128 reviews)
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    Karen H.

    It can be tough to snag a reservation at Lilith, especially on a weekend, but I got lucky! It's pretty small and intimate inside so a reservation is a must!! We took an out of town friend here and he said it was his favorite meal of the long weekend! The food and service has been incredible each time I've been here and this time was no exception. We loved our server Holly and our food was flavorful and delicious. My favorites were the lobster rolls, tuna tartare, skate, and pork chop. You absolutely cannot skip dessert here so be sure to save room, especially for the passionfruit cheesecake!

    Farrotto.
    Mike B.

    Fantastic. The overall experience was amazing. This is a small space and you need to find street parking nearby, but the experience is absolutely worth it. Getting a reservation can also be a challenge, but it's worth making the effort. The staff were extremely friendly and efficient, and every aspect of the experience was well attended to. It felt like our server was present enough to attend to our needs, but also not hovering: allowing my partner and I to experience the evening for ourselves. This is very much an excellent destination for a special occasion. Friendly and well-serviced without being stuffy. In terms of the food, we were very impressed. We generally aim for vegetable forward dining, and they really served that need. Everything was very much chef influenced with complex arrangements of flavors and textures. The beets and things salad was crisp and bright. The farrotto was complex and layered with a tremendous amount of flavor and texture worked into a vegetarian entree. We ended with the chocolate mousse cake, and it was extremely well crafted with details down to tiny macarons and caramel cream to make every bite special. Over, this is an amazing experience. Perfect for a special outing for two.

    Focaccia, lychee cocktail
    Madi N.

    Absolutely unbelievable meal at Lilith in Shadyside. I read a LOT of reviews before going--and now need to do my due diligence and post my after! Let me tell you--if you're a foodie like me make a reservation for here. It's incredible. We ordered: the beets and things salad, fancy lobster rolls, tuna tartare, the skate and beef filet to share, the baked Alaska and chocolate mousse. I'm telling you, everything was to die for. Service was attentive and helpful, [[HIGHLIGHT]]vibe was homey and welcoming.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Truly not a bad bite on this menu!!! Now one of my absolute top restaurants in PGH. RUN don't walk to Lilith!!!!

    Tuna tar tar
    Stuart O.

    Wow! This was our second time here. We were blown away. The food is fantastic, the service was top notch, the drinks were delicious. Starting with appetizers, we got tuna tar tar, pierogies, oysters and a salad. The salad was amazing. We wanted to totally dissect it and figure out how to make it at home. What are 'seed crunchies' and what makes them so delicious? Then we shared three mains: sea scallops, beef filet and squash ravioli. Each dish had a mix of interesting flavors. We finished with 4! Desserts--again, all unique, the baked Alaska with pumpkin ice cream took the prize. We had two birthdays at the table and got sweet cards from the restaurant staff. Oh, right, the drinks were great, too. Even the one I ordered off menu!

    Skate
    Amy A.

    Lilith never disappoints! Came here with the girlies hence the 3 desserts. Everything was delicious. Skate apparently is hard to cook and they did it so well!

    Pistachio Cake
    Altaf A.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lilith was a great date night dinner spot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's actually remarkable small and we waited in a tiny corridor to be seated, which took a little while. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor was charming with wallpaper and generally creating an intimate environment.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The tables are fairly close.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We were given some bread with salted butter and oil. I have to say it was really nice and I actually wanted more, but I appreciated that it was just the right amount to whet your appetite. We got the Pierogies as starters, which came dressed up a bit, which was nice. For our mains we had the scallops and the squash pasta. I thought that Pierogies gave it a Pittsburghy feel and the squash gave a nodto fall flavors, and made for good topical menu choices. I absolutely loved the scallops. The sauces were so delicious. It came on a bed of lentils, which was an interesting choice which I don't see much outside of Indian cuisine. That definitely gave a balance to the textures. We ordered the pistachio cake for dessert and my partner loved it. It had so many things going in it: pistachios, cream, cake, cranberries, etc and had a variety of flavors in different bites. Our server was great, prompt, polite also offered us recommendations. I'd love to go back. I'd want to give 4.5 stars.

    Jessica C.

    We came here for my grad school graduation celebration dinner. We had been in once before- I couldn't stop talking about it so I knew this is where I wanted to celebrate this special milestone. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is quite small and definitely requires reservations, but the space is decorated so cute and the decor and lighting create a very moody and warm ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Dining here is more than just getting a meal, it is a whole experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The restaurant is women owed and known for culinary excellence (look them up online!). I will note that the menu is smaller, and at the time we went, had many seafood items on it. So if that's not your thing then I'd just check the menu online beforehand.

    Victoria K.

    Absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish. Where do I begin? [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor and ambiance is so whimsical and fun. We sat in the back room and it was so cozy and semi-private.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our server was a rockstar. She was helpful and prompt and really made us feel taken care of throughout the evening. The food. Oh yes the food. We sampled a special which was chicken liver pâté and it was excellent. It should be added to their regular menu for sure. We also loved the little lobster rolls. We shared a couple of main courses, the filet mignon and a fish dish. Both were perfection. No notes. Finally, we had the seasonal baked Alaska. 10/10. Would definitely recommend this lovely spot!

    Cash F.

    Best meal I've eaten in Pittsburgh, 10/10 Service 10/10 [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance 10/10[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you're lucky enough to get a reservation I would highly recommend it. Lobster rolls, filet, and the skate were unreal! We cleaned 6/6 plates

    chicken
    Anisha J.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is the best spot for a girls night/date night![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very cute and intimate and unique decor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Kinda small so it's hard to get a reservation.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Not the best option for vegetarians but one of my favorite spots in Pittsburgh. Wait staff is super friendly and helpful. It's a rotating menu but everything is so intentional and well curated. Cannot recommend Lilith enough!!

    Farroto
    Beatrice V.

    Everything about this place is five stars. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant itself is lovely and charming and adorned with beautiful well thought-out details.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have seating inside and a few tables outside too.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our waiter was very calming and friendly, great service. Everything about the meal was also phenomenal. After ordering, they bring out a serving of sliced rosemary focaccia and some olive oil topped with sea salt. It was so good! They make the focaccia in house. I got the cocorita cocktail - tequila, lime and coconut. It was really refreshing and tasty! My boyfriend got the passion fruit smash and loved it. For starters, we ordered the tuna tartare and the Japanese sweet potatoes. The tuna tartare was delicious and citrusy and tasted so good with the buttery crispy crostini. The Japanese sweet potato was topped with a bearnaise sauce and trout roe. Really interesting dish, very rich. I preferred the tartare but both were tasty. For our mains, we got the skate wing and the farroto. The skate wing was delicious, never had it before. The farroto was a nice surprise, it's a vegan risotto dish with mushrooms and other vegetables. Despite not having any cheese it tastes cheesy! Both my boyfriend and I are dairy-free so we loved this dish. It was one of my favorites. So hearty and delicious. We walked away happy with full bellies. Overall, amazing meal!

    Lobster rolls and salad(don't remember the exact name)
    Art B.

    Not remembering all the dishes but a must go for a date night (or I imagine a good girls night). Very intimate(just like the previous amazing restaurant) and spectacular desserts. Every single ingredient is fresh and perfect. The salad had so many amazing ingredients and freshness I don't think I could even procure them at a farmers market. Finish with a dessert for sure and go home very happy. Also great service and amazing owners....just look them up.

    Tuna tartare
    Lena M.

    Lilith is amazing and you need to try it ASAP. My work bestie and I came here after a work event and had the best time. Our server was super sweet and fun! He even riffed along with us. They have a great drink list here. My friend ordered a very tasty passion fruit cocktail. We made a 8:45pm reservation in advance, when we got there around 8:30pm, they seated us early which was nice. It was packed. This restaurant is popular for a reason. It was a bit loud, but as the evening went on and more guests left, it got quieter. I'm not from Pittsburgh, so I don't know how common this is, but it feels like it's in an intimate residential area. So there was parallel street parking nearby. They had some outdoor seats available, but we enjoyed our table inside. They also had gender neutral single restrooms. In true Yelp fashion, we decided to order our food family style. Here is what we got: Rosemary focaccia: This incredible bread before your meal is a star. The whipped ricotta and olive oil that accompanies it is simple and stunning. Lobster Rolls: This is a top menu item for a reason. Having lived in Maine I can be weird with my lobster, but I adored this dish and every last bite. Do be mindful because they can be shell bits, but it's still so good. Tuna Tartare: While the tartare by itself is incredible, the toasted bread that accompanies it elevates the whole dish. I LOVED THIS. Yuca Pierogis: When in Rome...I needed to get pierogies in Pittsburgh. And as someone who loves yuca, this was such a delight. You have to order these. The sauce it came with was so good. I would've licked this plate if I could. Sweet potato: The fish roe that came on top of these sweet potatoes were such a great addition! I adored this dish. Baked Alaska: Confession, I've never had this dessert before, and really wanted to try it after watching the film Queer. Since it was my birthday this past week, my friend got them to put a candle in it for me (note: this is an amazing birthday restaurant, at least two other groups were celebrating birthdays here. They put a candle in each dessert). The ice cream they had was so unique. I believe it was rhubarb with some herb. It was a new flavor for me, but I liked it overall. Please, I'm begging you, come to Lilith. It's a place for the girlies. It's a place for incredible food with a cutesy aesthetic. I highly recommend this gem.

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    Empanada Company

    4.6
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    12.3 mi

    We've driven by Empanada Company numerous times and are so glad we finally stopped in! We grabbed a…read morecouple of glasses of wine and a mix of empanadas - beef, chicken, sweet potato & black bean, and spinach & cheese. They were all served piping hot, fresh, and delicious! The chimichurra sauce really bumped them to the next level, too. Overall, the beef was our favorite, and we loved that they had so many different options, including vegetarian and vegan ones. There's a small seating area inside, as well as a cute outdoor area. We were the only table sitting inside for lunch, but they had a steady stream of takeout/pick-up orders. The workers were so friendly and appreciative that we stopped in!

    We were greeted immediately, identified as first time customers, and told about the menu & what…read morethey offered. Super friendly! The restaurant is very tiny (5 tables of 2 or so), but really beautiful. The empanadas are delicious. We had all the meat empanadas & the spinach & cheese. All were delicious. I'd say 4-5 empanadas (depending on how hungry you are) would work fir s meal. We didn't know that at first and we're there close to when they closed. Next time, we'll know. I loved the sticker labels telling you what empanada was what. Cute little cartoon characters that added a fun extra touch. No sauces were needed really except for the beef empanada. Most of them include cheese or sauce that was plenty. Eating there, there were no intensely ld. Which is fine for eating (you can pick up an empanada, but it didn't work well with the garlic or chimichurri sauce. I highly recommend trying the empanadas whether you eat there or get them to go.

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    Cilantro & Ajo

    4.6
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    3.8 mi
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    Cilantro & Ajo is a Venezuelan street food restaurant. They have multiple locations, but my friends…read moreand I visited the Lawrenceville location. Parking is a little tricky because it is street parking only, but we got lucky with a spot right out front. Ordering is super easy and efficient. They have menus up front where you order, and then you sit down and they bring your food to you. I've never tried Venezuelan food so this really was a great experience. I wanted to try it all. Here's what I ordered: [Brown Lemonade]: Tasty and different than your average lemonade [Plaintains]: Sweet with queso fresco [Arepas]: Mine had chicken & gouda and was absolutely delicious. Soft and flavorful. [Empanadas]: These were really tasty. I really loved the beef with the peppers & onions. My friends really loved their papallon bowls, and overall, the experience was really great! This was such a unique experience with unique food. I will be back!

    I really wanted to like this place. As a Latin American person, I make a point to support small…read moreLatin American businesses, but after my experience at Cilantro y Ajo, I have to think twice. First, they don't offer coffee, which is surprising for a restaurant representing a culture where coffee is such a staple. That was already disappointing, but the service made things worse. When I politely asked the owner -- a woman with a noticeably unpleasant attitude -- to add two scrambled eggs to my order, she flat-out refused. No explanation, no alternative, just a rude "no." The entire interaction felt dismissive and unwelcoming. Between the lack of basic menu items and the unprofessional service, this visit was a huge letdown. I genuinely hope they improve, but based on this experience, I won't be returning.

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    Balvanera

    4.5
    (215 reviews)
    3.2 mi

    Really great spot for tapas and drinks with a great atmosphere!…read more Balvanera had amazing service and great food and drinks to match. The pisco sour is one of my favorites, while each of the dishes were delicious and were great accompaniments.The standouts were the empanadas, tongue, and tartare, but nothing was a miss. Definitely a great place for a slightly formal but still relaxed casual meal!

    Sublime. I'd never…read morebeen to Balvanera until this week - hard to believe since I love the whole concept of Argentinian cuisine, having lived in Buenos Aires for a bit in the past. It's well-located in the Strip, and parking wasn't an issue like I thought it would be. This was a group event, so we dined in their party room in the back - the main area is lovely and people seemed to really be enjoying their conversations and food. Service was excellent - our staff were attentive, polite, and knew just the right way to be helpful but not distracting. Their recommendations were spot on and I really liked how they packed up the food that remained at the end of the event and had it ready for people in our party. The skirt steak, chicken, and striploin our party had were amazing and perfectly cooked / seared. The carrots, mashed potatoes, Caesar salad, and beets were phenomenal - super fresh and not over-prepared or fussed with. Quality ingredients require that sort of respect, and I really felt that the kitchen aced these. Dessert was delicious, as expected, and the wine pairings highlighted our meal. Overall, a marvelous and nostalgic evening for me, and we will most certainly be back!!!!

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    Pabellon

    4.7
    (172 reviews)
    7.1 mi
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    4.5 stars overall. Pabellon is a casual restaurant that serves Venezuelan and Mexican foods for…read morelunch, dinner, and catering for dining in, takeout, and delivery. The menu lists appetizers (e.g., tequenos, tostones, yucca, and tortilla chips with dips), Venezuelan arepas (gluten-free cornmeal cakes filled with meats, cheese, or vegetables), Venezuelan empanadas (gluten-free cornmeal filled with meats, cheese, black beans, or plantains), Venezuelan mains (gluten-free criollo, cachapa, and patacones), Mexican tacos, Mexican burritos, Mexican enchiladas, non-alcoholic beverages, desserts (e.g., flan and churros), and more. Venezuelan cuisine is a blend of indigenous, Spanish, and African influences, and most of it is naturally gluten-free. In addition, several vegetarian options are available, and some menu items can be customized to be vegan. Since 2021, my husband and I have eaten here off and on, and all of our meals have been excellent. The employees promptly and courteously serve us. Here are my ratings for the menu items that we ate: Tortilla chips with queso and guacamole - 4.5 stars - The tortilla chips had a good flavor. The queso tasted extremely cheesy. The guacamole was very freshly made. Beef empanada - 4.5 stars - The fried-dough exterior was perfectly crispy, and the beef filling was savory. I particularly enjoyed the green sauce on the side. Seafood empanada - 3.5 stars - This fried cornmeal pastry was filled with tilapia, shrimp, and vegetables. It was a large size, and the flavors were alright. Pabellon empanada - 4.5 stars - This fried cornmeal pastry contained black beans, white cheese, shredded beef, and sweet plantains. My husband ate it and said that he really liked it. Llanera chicken arepa - 5 stars - This arepa is my husband's favorite go-to. It was a very large size, and it was stuffed with much chicken, lettuce, tomato (although my husband does not like tomato), cheese, and guacamole. My husband commented that the combination of flavors was delicious. On the side was guasacaca, a tangy Venezuelan sauce that is made from avocados, green peppers, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and mayonnaise. Chicken quesadilla - 4 stars - A flour tortilla was filled with shredded chicken, cheese, onions, and peppers. The ingredients were very fresh, but the quesadilla tasted slightly plain even with the sides of guacamole and sour cream, so I dipped it in queso. Veggie quesadilla - 5 stars - A flour tortilla was stuffed with yellow cheese, green peppers, and onions. On the side were pico de gallo, lettuce, guacamole, and sour cream. I really liked the gooey cheese and the flavors of the vegetables. Soft tacos - 4.5 stars - My husband ate these tacos. One was filled with chicken, and the other was filled with pork. He seemed to enjoy them. Plantains - 5 stars - These fried plantains tasted very sweet, and they were topped with some cheese. The serving size was generous. Tres leches cake - 5 stars - A large slice of cake was soaked in three milks and topped with whipped cream and cinnamon. I really enjoyed the taste of the sweet cake and the spicy cinnamon.

    We stopped in on a Sunday afternoon and were happily greeted by an employee at the counter. We…read moredecided to order food to go - two arepas and some churros. The gentleman at the counter offered some suggestions as we looked at the menu. He even let us sample some of the fresh juices! The restaurant is bright and welcoming with plenty of windows and seating. The special churro station off to the right instantly got my mouth watering. I had to try them! The arepas looked and smelled so good we couldn't wait to dig in, so we ate in the car. The arepa was crispy but fluffy. It was packed with fillings and flavor. Even after eating we could still taste the flavors which only made us want more!! The churros were also delicious. We can't wait to return and try more!

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