We celebrated Bird's birthday at Luma's last night and had a great overall experience. Nicole was our server and she was fantastic, attentive, personable, and genuinely cared about making sure everything was right. She even felt bad when they were out of the Sticky Toffee dessert, which we appreciated, not her fault at all but she handled it really well. I started with the Fig Old Fashioned, which was excellent. Bird was going to order a mojito but they were out of mint, so she pivoted. For dinner, I switched it up from my usual filet and went with the Panko stacked chicken, really glad I did, it was a great choice. Bird stuck with her go to Braised Short Rib Pasta, although she mentioned it seemed a little "off" compared to how it usually is. For dessert, we shared the blueberry lemon cake, which was a nice way to end the night. All in all, a really nice evening and a special thanks to Nicole for being awesome and helping make Bird's birthday celebration a great one. read more

Luma Restaurant is a place I have never heard of until seeing their name on Pittsburgh Restaurant Week. I am very happy I was able to dine here with a couple of friends. Once we arrived, we were taken straight to our reserved table and our waitress welcomed us with a warm smile. She took our drink order and brought over warm bread. I ordered an espresso martini, and it was delicious! For a starter, I got the Lobster & Shrimp Bisque. It arrived at the perfect temperature and was very flavorful. For my second course, I ordered the Jumbo Stuffed Shrimp, but the restaurant ended up running out of it without knowing. As the other members in my party received their meal, the manager came over and made the situation right. The new dish I picked was the Ahi Tuna which was a little tough to eat, but had great flavor and a perfect sear. Dessert was a warm chocolate chip brownie topped with vanilla ice cream. How could you ever go wrong with that?! Overall, I enjoyed my time at Luma Restaurant and would love to be try another dish while sitting on their outside patio! read more

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One of the rudest experiences I've ever had at a restaurant. Just need to share. My wife and I are local to the area. We've dined at Luma a few times in the past over the years (not regulars). The reason is that although the wine selection and Brussel Sprouts dish are usually fantastic, the past two visits the entrees were mediocre at best. We decided to try and give it another shot. Unfortunately never made it down there. Called to check availability and was told there were no tables but there were two spots at the bar. I commented I'll check with my wife and probably head down. 15 minutes later I get a call on my phone from the restaurant. A very terse person that was not very polite asked if we were coming down for the table. Informed me there were people waiting for that spot. I never made a reservation nor left my name and number (they must have used caller ID). Was never informed that the bar was by reservation assumed it was first come first served as is typical for restaurant bars. And again, I never made a reservation. If I had made a reservation and no-showed the reservation, I could almost understand the rudeness, but I never did make a reservation. Never left my name nor number. Figure we would walk down and see. Was quite unpleasantly surprised by the rude phone call. Unfortunately, due to this experience, I will never dine here nor recommend. Your mileage may vary. read more

Came here for my mother's 75th birthday dinner tonight, she wasn't happy with her Veal Marsala (it was chewy and thick - not well made). Manager came over and started interrogating her about it, being very defensive, insisting they make it "different here" and begrudgingly agreed to remove it from the bill. At that point I decided to give my own feedback on the Filet Mignon Alfredo Pasta I got (weird combination I should have know better) the pasta was a pile of mush, I didn't eat any of it (the steak was good). After she walked away I commented to my family that she was quite aggressive about the whole situation - which I guess she heard (oops) so she decided to come back to the table to confront me about what I said and got in my face telling me she's NOT aggressive?? Such a weird unnecessary experience. If someone doesn't like their meal, just apologize and offer something in return, it's so simple - maybe bring out a free dessert? I will NEVER come back here. The poor server who was brand new was sweet and lovely and seemed terrified to have to tell the manager. Awful experience - don't go here. read more

I've always liked Luma and have had a good experience. The menu is appealing and drinks are good! Parking can be a bit annoying but is available. read more

We had such a wonderful experience here! The outdoor seating is beautiful out front and in the back, and perfect for enjoying a nice evening. We sat outside and brought our small family dog with us. The waitress even brought him water. Our server was so polite, attentive, and genuinely kind, it really made the whole experience even better. The wine selection was impressive, with plenty of options to pair perfectly with our meals. Speaking of meals, they came out quickly, were beautifully presented, and absolutely delicious. Everything tasted fresh and full of flavor. The plate was hot for hot food which made a difference All around, this place checks every box! A great atmosphere, excellent service, and amazing food and wine. They also had yummy cocktails on their menu. Highly recommend and can't wait to come back! read more

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My fiancé and I went to Luma for Pittsburgh Restaurant Week. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was modern, but cozy, and the server was very friendly. The owner came and greeted us and thanked us for coming. You will enjoy this restaurant! read more

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The food was excellent, our experienced server was knowledgeable about the food & wine and the ambiance was intimate without being too formal or casual. We enjoyed it and hope to visit again soon. read more

The service is always great here. All the food we had was very good. Wine choices are great. Parking limited but plenty of on street parking nearby. read more

The food was ok but a bit over priced. Atmosphere is nice. Waitress wasn't very friendly. The other waitress serving the people next to us seemed outstanding. I guess it's hit or miss. At these prices I rather not go back and find out. lol. read more

My friends and I went there last evening and it was spectacular! The place is beautiful. The service was great and the food was outstanding for all four of us. We also noticed that they have a nice selection of wines and the bottles of higher and wines are priced very fairly. The parking is a bit tricky, but the owner Greg was very helpful in finding a spot. We highly highly recommend this place and will definitely be back soon. read more

Not bad just wholly disappointing. I don't know how you make a poached pear salad bland, but gosh darn it they did it!! AND with: Goat cheese Candied walnuts Dried cranberries Grilled chicken Should pop w/flavor right?? NOPE! I tried to see where the problem might be so tried each ingredient by itself: Grilled chicken looked and tasted like it was cooked on a flat top at the high school cafeteria. Chopped and all... Leaf lettuce w/no dressing except what seemed like water. So uhhhh yeah. Poached pears that were poached of flavor. You'd think a poached pear salad would make it forward in the salad; nope again. Maybe 5 chunks of tasteless pear...maybe intentional? Throw it in a bowl, toss it, and send it... Sat at the bar. Saw the bartender when: I sat down my food came then the check. That's the list. Been here a handful of times since they opened. Usually not this bad. To really top it off, as I left, the 2 hostesses were sitting by the front door with their faces in their phones. One looked up and said goodbye. One did not. Like the tariffs I hope they turn things around. read more

This review gets five stars from me solely on the merit of the sticky toffee pudding. It is incredible. I am tearing up and salivating as I write this reminiscing on the perfection that was that sticky toffee pudding. I went back a few days later to get more of it. It is that good. There is no hyperbole or exaggeration. Came here with Noted DC Yelp Elite member Daniel R., and we were so excited to see each other and share a meal. We got some appetizers: zucchini straws and calamari. There were pretty good. I got the Panko stacked chicken for my entree and was happy with the portion size and flavor. The appetizers and entrees were good, but not life changing. Unlike the sticky toffee pudding. My life began the day I tried this. The ambiance was intimate and cozy, and the service was wonderful. Our waiter remembered me and laughed when I came back for more. Come here. Try the sticky toffee pudding. See the light. Thank me later. read more

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I am actually sad about having to write a review about my 2nd experience at this restaurant. Our first time there we enjoyed the atmosphere and the food. As a past restauranteur, i know firsthand how difficult it is to own and operate a small upscale restaurant. I have never experienced such poor customer service as i have tonight. Our server was great. Very personable and down to earth. The food was good! We ordered appetizers, soups, main entrees and dessert plus 3 rounds of drinks and were rudely told they are closed at 959 pm. We were basically escorted out of this restaurant. It's a shame that this was our last time visiting this restaurant . I have always believed in giving great customer service. We did not get that this evening. We hadn't even finished our drinks when then the manager/owner came out to tell us that ' we are closed right now!" Terrible!!!!! read more

Went for my first time yesterday and to say it was the worse service and the food was cold. Fifty dollars for a dinner and your food is cold is ridiculous. When we told our waitress she said that she would get the manager which we never saw!! Will never go back read more

HORRIBLE SERVICE. DO NOT GO. I called to make a reservation for my birthday and the woman that answered the phone laughed and made fun of my first name. She then proceeded to call my phone number FIVE (5) TIMES. I told her I wasn't coming in because I didn't appreciate being made fun of and she told me "karma was a brat" and that she hopes it comes back to me. read more

Really enjoyed this gem of a restaurant in Mt. Lebanon. Great service, our wait staff Nicole's could not have been more generous and nice. Good wine and cocktail menu with great outdoor dining. Menu was excellent, enjoyed a great fish and pasta dish. Great location, neighborhood feel with good people, chef and owner taking it to a next level. Good choice for an evening out! read more

I was excited to try the restaurant with my friend Claudia, a famous Pittsburgh Yelp Elite Squad member! We had a very nice time and would recommend this restaurant. We started with some very tasty bread with Parmesan olive oil. It was a great kickoff to the meal. Following that, we shared calamari and zucchini sticks. Both appetizers came with delicious sauces, but I wished that the appetizers came out a bit hotter and crispier. The Panko stacked chicken was the winning entree, served on a bed of delicious couscous. The jumbo shrimp special, sadly, was a letdown. The shrimp were regular sized, and the three shrimp in total cost $36. I was disappointed on that one for sure. Luckily, the desserts ended the meal on a very high note. The raspberry sorbet was tasty, but the sticky toffee pudding was OUT OF THIS WORLD. It belongs on the best desserts list in Pittsburgh without a doubt. You may even want to order two. The service is very friendly, although food does take a long time to come out. The restaurant is also very cute with a covered indoor-ish patio. If you're looking for a cute Pittsburgh restaurant, this is a great choice! read more

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The Ackerman family does an incredible job of combining amazing food, great cocktails and family all in one place. We always feel welcome when we go and look forward to seeing them again. Highly recommend!! read more

Dinner here was such a treat! We (party of 2) arrived at 6:30pm on a Friday and were seated immediately with no wait. It did get crowded throughout the evening, so I would recommend making a reservation if you're able. Our server was incredibly friendly and found the balance between making us feel cared for, and giving us time to enjoy our meal. The wine/drinks list was expansive, and our server had great suggestions for mocktails as well. Dinner itself was filling and reasonably priced for the quality. While the Spicy Tiger Shrimp pasta left a little to be desired flavor-wise, it was still delicious. We found lots of options that sounded great on the menu, and need to return soon to try some more! Leave room for dessert; we were too full and it was painful to pass up all the wonderful sounding options. read more

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My best friend and I thought we would treat ourselves to a nice night out tonight. First, the service was EXTREMELY slow. Our server apologized to us multiple times about him being so busy but it did not appear there were many patrons in the restaurant. We sat outside so it kind of seemed like he just kept forgetting about us. He checked on us 3 times total in a 2 hour and 15 minute time span. My friend even went inside to ask him for the checks after he came to our table and said "will that be all today?" And we said yes... 20 minutes later, he never came back so she went inside to find him. Secondly... (this is the bigger issue)... our entrees were not good. Our server told us our food was "being plated" 30 minutes after we ordered. 20 minutes later our food showed up. I ordered the most expensive item on the menu (the filet). I ordered my filet medium. It came out well done and tough. I notified the waiter when he checked on us 20 minutes after presenting our food and told him it was well done and completely tough and he sent "apologies from the kitchen". My friend's tuna was hard and not easy to eat either. She barely ate any of her food and didn't take it to go because it was that bad. We told our server we were very displeased. We still ordered dessert because we wanted something sweet. The cake was very good. I'm not sure what happened but nothing was done with our meal. No one came out to talk to us, which is poor management for a fine dining restaurant, and they took the cake off our bills which ended up being a whopping $4.50 total on each of our bills. I'm conclusion...I liked the cake. The filet was awful and I didn't even get offered a new one. We won't be back again unless something is made right. We are very disappointed. read more

Luma Restaurant - "Medium" filet... that was very well done :( - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I love this restaurant! My friend and I have come here multiple times and each time it's better than the last. Get their Brie appetizer, so good it made my friend and I cry. Maybe the alcohol was involved in that lol, but it is incredible. Great atmosphere as well. read more

We had a nice dinner and really good service. The wine list is pretty good with a nice variety of selections. Just wish there was a few better quality of wines by the glass. Most of the wines by the glass could be a better quality and at about the same price. The staff was very friendly and my crab cake dinner was very good. A nice little spot in the neighborhood. read more

Luma Restaurant - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I've driven and walked past Luma so many times and am now kicking myself for waiting this long to actually stop in for dinner! We decided to try out Luma for our anniversary dinner and were one of just a few tables full in the restaurant. They have an adorable back porch seating area with heat lamps for chilly nights. The hostess, server, and bartender were all very friendly, welcoming, and attentive to us through out our meal. We started off with some drinks, a dirty martini and an old fashioned, and both were made perfectly. I had a difficult time choosing what to order for my main course, as so many of the entrees were unique and sounded delicious, but I ended up choosing the stuffed salmon, and it was an excellent choice! The Grand Marnier glaze was to die for and I would eat the spinach and potato hash everyday if I could. My stomach is growling as I write this review, thinking about how delicious this meal was. We will definitely be back to Luma soon to celebrate our next special occasion. read more

Luma Restaurant - The Dirty Martini & Old Fashioned did not disappoint - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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While I understand Restaurant Week can be a bit overwhelming I think planning and having extra help is necessary. The food offerings were great as was the price point but service had a lot to be desired. We had a reservation and 2 of us were seated before the remaining members of our party joined us. After we were all seated, It seemed as if we were ignored. We watched 2 tables seated after us get served before we were. Service was super slow. Our drink orders were not taken until close to 6:30pm. We were given water but the girl pouring our water was clearly not happy. I addressed her with a cherry "hello" and was completely ignored. Another friend asked her how she was doing and she mumbled a barley audible response. Drinks were finally received and we all had our full orders selected for the waitress when she brought our drinks. Appetizers took a bit but they were fine, once we got them. Next came the entrees......which were basically all cold-not luke warm....COLD! The entrees we ordered were crab stuffed shrimp and fillets paired with potato wedges and broccolini. When we alerted the waitress that our plates were cold her solution was to bring additional sides.....she brought a plate with broccolini and potato wedges for us to share. At that point I was basically done and taking the remainder of the food on my plate (about half of my entree/sides) home. Dessert was included too which I had mine packaged to go. Some of those at our table ate dessert there, some did as I did and took it home. The food was good but would have been much better had it been warmer when served. Service was very very slow and again, I understand it was a busy night but they took the reservations, they knew how many guests they were expecting. They should of had enough help to handle the number of guests they had. Not sure how long our food sat prior to it making it to our table but my guess is awhile considering potatoes and broccolini both generally retain their temperature after being cooked. read more

Very intimate ambiance. Limited menu but we liked everything we got. The service was very good. I wouldn't bring my kids here though.

Owner was nice, but dressed way to frumpy in old jeans to be greeting patrons on NYE. My brother had the Cod, which after tasting it, I agreed was rather bland, and a little watery. The broccolini was inedible, hard to eat, and tasteless. I had the shepherds pie which was good. Overall, I would rate the food a 5 out of 10, which fell far short of our expectations for the cost! read more

I'd like everyone to see how the OWNER treats his customers. My wife was not feeling well and we unfortunately had to cancel our dinner reservation. The owner replied with an incredibly rude and insensitive message. He does not know what type of illness, disease, or condition my wife may have, and how serious it is. To respond in that fashion is completely unacceptable for the owner of a local business. Hopefully he thinks twice next time before being disrespectful to a guest and thinks of their perspective first. read more

Luma Restaurant - Message from owner - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

What a great date night! We came here for dinner for two and were treated with exceptional kindness. We had reservations and were sat right away. We were on the back patio which was enclosed and heated. We got fried calamari as an appetizer, followed by the spicy shrimp pasta and braised short rib pasta. While it was some of the best restaurant pasta we've had, we feel it was slightly overpriced which is the cause for 4.5 stars. Our waitress was very friendly and the food came out VERY quickly. We would definitely return here for another date night! read more

Luma Restaurant - Braised Short Rib Pasta - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I absolutely adore this place!! We had the best Valentine's day meal here and I've been dreaming about it ever since! I got the $50 Valentine's special which came with an app, main dish, and a dessert. The brie was my app, I had pasta with scallops as my entree and it was superb! The New York cheesecake was the perfect dessert- but I was stuffed. Took it to go. Our waitress was the best part though!! The service was amazing and she was the sweetest person ever. I believe her name was Amy. She was so quick and she made sure we had a lovely Valentine's dinner experience I can't wait to go back and I am making sure we go here for every anniversary and Valentine's day read more

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Luma is a cute spot with a neighborhood feel. My husband and I were in town visiting family and they took us here. They're frequent guests and knew all of the staff so we were well taken care of. We sat on the back patio which was pretty comfortable despite it being July. I ordered a pear martini which was just okay. I then got the she crab bisque which was also okay - I thought it would be cream based but it was more like a md crab soup. For my entree I ordered the mahi mahi which was good but unfortunately forgettable. My husband got the stuffed salmon and said it was really good so I think I should've ordered differently. Our server was super friendly, just a bit slow because they were busy and the kitchen got backed up. They're very accommodating with food restrictions too. read more

Great spot! So glad we found this little gem! Pros: Service was phenomenal. Peyton and Mary really went above and beyond to make sure our experience was wonderful, and it was! Thank you, ladies! Food- Very good! Crab cakes were delicious! Roasted Beet & goat cheese salad- also very good & fresh. Crab bisque, yummy. Crispy buffalo cauliflower. Filet and plankochicken- all were very, very good. Drinks- espresso martini, maple old fashioned, blood orange margarita- yum, yum and yum. Cons: there aren't many cons. If I'm being picky, I'd say the atmosphere could be alittle better. It's a great spot and very clean- but It's not trendy by any means. The decor is a bit tacky, but that's if I'm looking for a con. It really has no baring whatsoever. read more

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I would not recommend this restaurant. At this price point, we expected better food and better service. It is a very cute little restaurant, with nice outdoor seating, but nothing that we ate was memorable and some of it was quite bad. Appetizers were lukewarm, a bit meh in flavor. Main courses were probably the weakest part; chef overcooked the proteins. Service was fairly slow and not particularly attentive or professional. I'd save your dining out dollars for a better place. read more

This place has been on my list for quite some time now. Overall, most everything was just basic. I think it's overpriced for what you get. With that being said here's a run down: Soup de jour - awesome. It was kale and sausage and was hands down the best item of the night. Crab bisque - broth based, not much crab and not a ton of flavor. Fried calamari - it was the same you get most anywhere else. Stuffed salmon - again, just okay. Not bad at all but didn't blow me away. Cod special - excellent. So much food. Great flavor. Cheesecake - cheesecake is always good lol. Also our waitress made some fantastic cocktails. Those were really good! read more

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We discovered Luma by accident when I found out one of the other restaurants were not very impressive. Luckily, we made it in in time with an hour left to spare. The friendly server allowed us to eat out in the covered back patio where there was a nice breeze after some pouring rain. Notes: Server was actually from California and did acting before. He was extremely nice and even offered to have our bread grilled since we liked our bread toasted. Appetizer was their homemade crab cake! Probably the best crab cake I have ever had thus far! Perfected cooked, fresh abundant amount of crab and just the right combination of flavor. Have this if you visit. The two dishes we had were also delicious. The barramundi fish and the Asian steak flank did not disappoint! Lastly, to finish we had the toffee date cake! Lovely end to the night! read more

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Holy Luma! This place is awesome. So full disclosure, I live right down he street & have been to Hitchhiker brewing a handful of times (attached to Luma) BUT I have never even noticed this place. Thanks to GROUPON, I received $40 food voucher for $18. I will mention, that wine Wednesday ($5 glasses, and 1/2 price bottles) (and I'm sure all other specials) are not included with the voucher, you have to choose one of the other. It's a hidden gem. When we arrived around 630 the restaurant was just starting to fill up. We weren't dressed properly (in the process of moving) so we sat at the bar area. The bar area is super nice, and the restaurant is lovely. Neon lights, very metropolitan vibe. The dining room is formal, cloth napkins, set tables, very nice! I even noticed an outside dining area in the back. The bread, and dipping oil was phenomenal. Very fresh and you could tell that it was all homemade. The menu selection is giant, American fare with a combination of meal styles. Pork chops, steak, TONS of fish options ranging from Mahi Mahi to Sol (which is a difficult dish to find) The prices were very reasonable. Low $20's for entrees, and I will tell you that the entrees are high quality. The Tuna was superb, and the wasabi mashed potatoes are something that I have never had but will talk about forever, because they were so unique and delicious! If you're painting in cut off T shirts, you will feel welcome here. I like that about this place. If you're planning a date night, this is a lovely spot. All in all, if you want high quality food for a very reasonable price, with some friendly service, Luma may just be the place for you! read more

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I really wanted to like this place. I was here a while back. The ambiance is lovely with. Nice lighting. But the service exceptionally slow. They said there was some change in the kitchen that night. Maybe that's it. The food was above average and reflective of the price point read more

tom & i went back for mother's day. it was so worth the 2nd trip! i asked for the banquette sitting again, unfortunately, there were too many big parties. it was ok cuz i remembered him saying they had cushions i could use. i asked for them & they turned out to be great! better than the banquette sitting! we even got the same waitress we had a few weeks before, & she remembered us! her name is stevie. she was attentive then & this time. there was a special menu. tho some things are consistent. like the bisque tom had & the beet salad i had. both had us excited for the next course! tom got the sesame crusted tuna, & i of course, got the wellington! he said the tuna was delicious. my welly was well worth the wait! tender beef inside. you could cut it all with a butter knife. in the end, tom got coffee & i got the bread pudding. it was pretty big, but i managed to eat it all! so good! can't wait to go back again! maybe on a less crowded night. read more

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Luma is a great spot hidden in Mt. Lebanon. Since it isn't on the main strip, it may be easy to pass by. However, please don't or you are missing out. They have one of the best creamy espresso martinis I've had and I order it every time I go. The food is also delicious. I've never had such a flavorful pork chop before! (Unfortunately didn't get a pic of if) they also have excellent service my friend group specifically requests Payton as our server as she is extremely friendly. This seems to be a spot that hometowners of mt Lebanon frequent, but keep it to themselves. Sorry but this spot deserves to be shared! read more

Luma Restaurant - Espresso Martini - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I have been here many times before over the years as a Mount Lebanon local, it's always the same... receiving an adequate and overpriced meal, portions have seemed to get smaller and smaller over the last few years, and the food and service is far from superb. Most recently I walked in after a long, hard days work at a law firm. As I sat down at the bar hoping to order a simple martini, the female manager immediately and abruptly approached me not with a "Hello, how are you doing this evening?", but with "We have a party of two coming in so you cannot sit there longer than 40 minutes." I replied "That's fine, thank you. I ordered my one martini, which the male bartender did not know how to make, and therefore had to ask the owner's daughter for direction. As I asked for the bill to leave, I was approached once again by the owner telling me I was now allowed to stay longer as the aforementioned party never showed up. No thank you. The service is always very slow, the food underwhelming, and the management very much present and dominating really taking away from a relaxing, quiet, and enjoyable dinner and drinks experience. read more