Luma is my favorite restaurant in Pittsburgh. I've been here so many times on different occasions and they never once let me down. Tried out almost everything on their menu and loved everything so far. The staffs were friendly and the service was always great. Highly recommended! read more

Loved Luma! We went during restaurant week but only one of us ordered from the special menu. I had the she crab soup and stuffed salmon and my boyfriend had the grilled cheese dippers, filet medallions with pasta, and the chocolate saucy dessert. Everything was delicious! Great portions and great prices regardless of restaurant week. We will definitely be back! read more

I was here for lunch. To start: Brittany was my server and she made my dining experience quite enjoyable. If I were rating Luma based solely on her service, she would receive all of the stars. Brittany is very professional and very sweet. I started with the Moroccan/Couscous soup. It was flavorful. I enjoyed it. I wasnt overwhelmed, however I would certainly have it again. The Grilled Romaine BLT was good after I had let it sit for a while. I'm not a fan of salads that are ice cold(as if they were pre-made and placed in the refrigerator.) All the ingredients were a bit too chilled for my liking. The salad turned out to be good. I also had the Portobello Caprese Sandwich. It was good. Overall, I had an enjoyable experience. Prices are a bit high for lunch, but other than that, all is good. I would not consider Luma to be one of my favorite places, but I'll certainly be back for dinner. read more

An old coworker recommended this restaurant for us and what a great decision it was. I got the crab cake and it was to die for. The atmosphere of the restaurant was nice but the waitress was just ok. But even so I would still go back again! read more

The food was pretty good. Not great, and it could have had more flavor/seasonings, but it was decent quality and quantity for the price. However, the service was horrible. I don't blame the waitress for that. She appeared to be as accommodating as possible. She brought wine, bread, and an appetizer in a timely manner. In fact, I was pleased with the timing of the service at that point, having read reviews that this had been a problem. Well, it turned into a problem at that point. The kitchen was backed up and our entrees took forever. We received them close to an hour and a half after were seated, or about an hour after we finished the appetizer. Apparently, the kitchen is not good at timing the delivery of the food, either. My panko stacked chicken was piping hot when it finally arrived, but my boyfriend's mahi mahi was lukewarm. It must have been sitting on the counter until my chicken was ready. I doubt we'll make a return visit. read more

I enjoyed Luma very much. I had the lunch salad with a crab cake. The salad dressing was delicious. I'd buy it if they bottled it. The greens were fresh and cold. My companion had the chopped salad and it was also very good. It's a very small place but has a full bar. There are linen table cloths and napkins. The server was friendly and attentive. I think the prices are higher than they should be. I will go back for a special occasion. read more

Luma is a wonderful, small, modern restaurant tucked away in Mt. Lebo. I have been to Luma numerous times and have always thoroughly enjoyed myself. What sets Luma apart from other restaurants is not only the beautiful decor with up lighting on the walls that changes colors but also the delicious food. Most recently hubs and I joined BIL and soon to be SIL for dinner on a Friday night during lent. We had reservations but surprisingly, the restaurant was only about half full. Every other time I have been to Luma it has been packed and we had to wait for half an hour. We started the meal with a bottle of pinot noir from the 25 for $25 wine menu. So many great choices for such a reasonable price. (FYI wine is 1/2 off on Wednesdays) In addition to the menu, which changes frequently, there were several seafood specials for Lent. I decided on the Spicy Shrimp Pasta entree and the zucchini fries as an app. The zucchini was crispy and delicious. My entree was was equally delicious with large shrimp, al dente pasta and tasty asparagus. My dining companions enjoyed their meals as well especially the seared Ahi Tuna salad. Service was professional and attentive. The perfect blend of getting you what you need while giving you space to enjoy your dining experience. In conclusion, Luma is a great place to go for a romantic night or a special occasion. Sign up for their emails and get frequent coupons for free wine or BOGO entrees. Also, Luma has a black Friday sale and gift cards are half off. read more

Good foods at affordable price; good for lunch. Their signature dish, crab cake, was okay, and only 15 bucks on lunch menu. Bad services with little attention from our servant, even though it wasn't a busy day. read more

Unfortunately, I have nothing good to say about our experience at Luma's other than we enjoyed the company of our good friends. Our meals were very disappointing. My husband and I both chose pasta dishes (mine with shrimp and his with mussels) and they were both terrible. I'm sorry, but at $25 for pasta and the pasta is not even cooked right, supposed to be spicy--but no heat, using jarred banana peppers rather than fresh and absolutely no flavor, something is wrong! I could have gotten a better dish at the Olive Garden for half of the price. I did purchase the Groupon that I could not use due to my error because it is only redeemable Monday - Thursday, but thought since we had four people and spent $200 that they may still honor it, but obviously they are not concerned with customer service because they would not allow it. This was surprising as they only had a handful of tables occupied on a Saturday night. I would have thought they would be bending over backwards to appease and attain four potential repeat customers! read more

We tried the Bree, the duck and the chicken. Everything was wonderful and the service was lightning quick.

When we came in the rest of our group hadn't arrived yet. We sat at the bar and we were asked if we wanted a drink menu. We said no and then waited almost ten minutes to be asked if we wanted anything. I ordered a captain and coke and was asked if I wanted that on the rocks. I am almost sixty and have never been asked that for a rum and coke. When our party showed up my wife and sister in law ordered two of their specialty drinks. They were so bad as to be absolutely undrinkable. They did take those off our bill. The appetizers were ok. My wife and I ordered filets with their special butter medium rare. The food was barely warm. The soft butter that was on top of the filet didn't melt. My wife's filet was done almost medium well. It took a long time to get our food and was told it was because they had a large party on the outside patio. This place came highly recommended by my sister in law and her husband but half of our group was underwhelmed. To say that this was a disappointment would be an understatement. I don't think we will be back. read more

This was the location of my bridal shower. Luma was incredibly flexible in working with my maid of honor to customize the experience from the decorations, the beverages, and the menu. The service was attentive and impeccable. The food was delicious and decadent, The experience was beyond my expectations- and not too costly either! I recommend Luma Restaurant to anyone who is looking for an event venue, a nice dinner out, or even just cocktails. Contact Greg for s truly personalized experience! read more

DO NOT GO! Service is absolutely terrible. Waitresses and bar staff were incredibly rude and acted as if we were interrupting their evening by asking for something. The food was decent, although over priced. I definitely wont return! read more

Returned here with a friend for her birthday on a weekday. Parking was still non-existent on a slow day. We didn't have to wait for a seat, and it was much less noisy this time (though still quite dark, even seated closer to the bar). Shared a bottle of moscato and a crabcake appetizer. The crabcakes are phenomenal, but $13 for one cake with a bit of roasted red pepper aoli? No. I got the stacked chicken. It was cooked perfectly, but the crispy coating was flavorless. The only thing lending flavor was the spinach and feta between the two chicken breasts, and it was provided sparingly. The multi-grain couscous was flavorless except for the sherry reduction sauce--again sparingly given. My husband got the filet--to be cooked medium well. It came out charred in places and was medium rare. There was red. I get peeved when a place that charges as much as they do, being located in Castle Shannon, can't cook a steak to specifications. The dessert consisted of the date cake, which was actually quite good. The cake was tender and not overpowering, though I really wish there were more creative dessert options, but that's a dessert lover talking. In my second review of this place, I am actually disappointed for the above reasons. I may consider going back there, but I first want to experience some of the other restaurants in the area that fellow Yelpers have shared. read more

Dry over cooked filet mignon with frozen french fries?? $36.00. Terrible. Should never have frozen fries and a medium cooked filet that was over cooked? Dry, tough and tasteless. Leather. Disappointing. read more

This is one of my favorite dinner spots in the South Hills. I would not say that it is fine dining, but it is a nice, dimly lit, white tablecloth atmosphere (I especially like the outdoor seating) and I typically enjoy my food. I do believe they have 2 different chefs, which could account for some inconsistency, and they seem to have some operational issues at times ( like not being able to accept Mastercard and forgetting to mention it to the customer). The menu is small, but I have liked everything that I have tried. I do think that on occasion they serve less than high quality meat (fillet and tuna). Sometimes the fillet is amazing, but I did get it once at lunchtime when it was not so great. I only go for diner service now and have yet to be disappointed. 4 stars is for being a decent dining option in this area without being too salty, greasy or rich (a big gripe of mine), having a more chef specialized menu than you would find at a chain, decent service and outdoor patio. read more

I've been going here for years, finally taking the time to write. I have never had a food item I have disliked. Most things I have ordered more than once. They have a seasonal menu, so be prepared for items to disappear but feel good knowing they are replaced with new exciting ideas. The ambiance can be considered romantic and upscale, white linens, collared wine bottles. There is a patio that is open in the warmer months and closed off/heated in the cool weather. Diners can't go wrong with the Stacked Chicken, Tenderloin Alfredo and English Toffee pudding for dessert. Wednesdays is half off wine by the glass or bottle. Rotating features I have enjoyed: duck apple ravioli, mahi mahi amandine, flank steak with chimichurri sauce, cajun salmon, muscovy duck breast, all too good! Owner Greg Ackerman always has a hands on presence and the staff is wonderful with suggestions. I recommend Taylor as your server :) read more

We visited Luma on a weeknight early in the evening; when we entered there were a couple patrons at the small bar and one table with a party of two. Despite all the empty tables we were seated right next to the party of two, which quickly became a raucous party of four when their loud friends arrived. They were so noisy we were unable to hear our own conversation. But as we didn't have reservations we decided to grin and bear it. This was our first mistake, we should have asked for a different table. The server was friendly and helpful and we had high hopes for a delicious dinner after perusing the menu. Unfortunately the execution was lacking. I ordered a half portion of the roasted beet salad on which I could not taste any salad dressing. My entree was the Saku tuna which was nearly inedible due to all the silver skin and gristle that was laced throughout it. I could barely cut it even with the steak knife they gave me. Once I managed to get a forkful without gristle it was mealy and not pleasant to eat at all, the texture was all wrong. And it wasn't cheap at $28 - I should have sent it back but I hate to do that. My dining partner ordered the she-crab soup, which he enjoyed, and the crab cake salad which was fine although somewhat bland. I ordered the winter sangria which was so sweet it reminded me of Hawaiian Punch. Throughout our meal the table next to us continued their rowdy obnoxious behavior with no consideration for their neighbors. We were not offered dessert which I felt was strange. Such a bad experience, never again. read more

My friend raved about luma. I was so excited. I hate complaining about a restaurant because people work hard. However ... This was the worst service I have ever received in a restaurant. It was at least 15 minutes after we sat down to even SEE our server. She would disappear for at least 20 minutes at a time. We would order a drink and it would not show back up for like 15 minutes. 3 of the 4 of us ordered steak items and it was like 6 minutes after our meals came that our steak knives showed up. My medium rare filet tasted like liver ... The meat was barely pink but I didn't want to send it back because it would be another half hour or more to receive another one. I'm extremely disgusted to have spend over $300 for four people and be soooooo disappointed. Nobody once apologized for the delays. I entertain clients pretty frequently so I visit a lot of places ... I will not ever return to luma. The only reason I gave it 2 stars is because the other 3 people loved their meals and their dessert. For me, service is as, if not more, important than the food. I can forgive if something isn't cooked exactly right when the service is outstanding. This service could have not been worse. read more

My daughter's wedding shower was held at Luma last weekend. It was a perfect venue for our party of 45. Greg, the owner, went above and beyond expectation. We had our selections of food from the menu and everyone commented that the food was delicious. Cat, our server was the best! She was very attentive and did an excellent job. I would highly recommend Luma for a celebration such as this or for dinner. read more

I was talked into a high end grilled cheese sandwich that ended up not being cooked all the way showing the unmelted sliced deli cheese. I then attempted to use my $20 Groupon but was told my "food purchases" only totaled $19 even through my bill was $21.25 with the $2.25 coke purchase. I was forced to purchase a $3 salad to get my "food purchase" over $20 so they would accept my Groupon. This place is a rip off, they could care less about the customer. read more

The decor of this small restaurant with wooden panels backed by color changing lights is pleasing however the food is not. The char and quinoa were good but the brussel sprouts were not edible - overcooked to mush. The server offered to bring a replacement side dish however she had waited til we were nearly done with our meal before checking if all was well so it was too late for a replacement. As much as we want to like this restaurant sadly we will not return. read more

Luma is one of those restaurants you go to for the first time not knowing what to expect, but after your first experience you keep going back and back and back (also brining in new first timers). Everything from the food, to the ambiance, to the service was top of the line! Our waitress Colleen was attentive, dedicated, polite and FUN! She really knows what she is doing! We had the BEST appetizers and entrees you could ask for! I wasn't sure what I wanted to drink as I like to try new things if its not the standard run of the mill bar and I found the staff to be extremely knowledgeable of the entire bar (and food) menu! Really enjoyable experience, I just wish I could make it back there more often! read more

Had lunch with my friend on a Wednesday & it was 1/2 price for a bottle of wine, we enjoyed a very nice cabernet & had a wonderful lunch. Their crab cakes are soooo good. We are going back next month, could be a monthly tradition. Loved the atmosphere & great service. read more

Terrible service. I showed up tonight on a Friday evening for a party of three. There were only 3 other tables filled and the place was quite empty for 6pm on a Friday. I told the hostess that there were three of us She looked at her papers and said rudely..."I have a table for you... as long as you guys are gone by 8pm." I was so taken aback that I said..."well, I can leave and take my business elsewhere if it's such a problem." Very poor customer service. The place was EMPTY! How could it possibly take us almost 2 hours to eat? Ridiculous! I ordered the special: filet and truffle fries with demi glaze sauce. It was more of a soy sauce. It was so SALTY! Not to think negatively, but I can't help to think the hostess told them to make my food bad. I literally after half of my steak and didn't even take it home when the server asked if I wanted a box. I have been here before, very disappointed. I will not return..there are plenty of other restaurants who 1. Will accept my business and 2. The food is better read more

I have eaten out at Luma multiple times with friends and family, and I always recommend this place! At my most recent visit I went for lunch (this was my first time eating lunch here, as I always have dinner when I go) and everything I ordered was delicious. My friend andI started out with mussels. They all seem to be cooked correctly, but a few of them had a somewhat fishy taste which I think is somewhat common of mussels. These were quite good, however, my entrée was the best part of the meal. I had a seared Salmon wrap with a lemon aïoli dressing , Crunchy onions, spinach and a few other delicious ingredients. Considering the large size of the wrap the price was quite good especially for an 'upscale' restaurant in Mount Lebanon. My friend had the chicken Caesar salad and Said it was quite good. We finished off our meal with a mango Sorbet and it was so good! I love the location, price, and atmosphere of the restaurant, And I have yet to try it but I heard the Wine Wednesday's are quite good as well. I highly recommend! read more