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    Morcilla

    4.4 (492 reviews)
    PriceySpanish
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Harissa pork ribs
    Mary I.

    This is one of the best restaurants in pittsburgh, hands down! The food is so flavorful and so unique. There is truly not one bad dish. I highly recommend going here and ordering a few small plates so that you can sample everything.. My favorite dishes are the oxtail, fried artichoke, and the harissa pork ribs. highly encourage making a reservation, as this place is small and very popular. Its a great place for a late night dinner, girls night, or date night

    Cocktails!
    Michael M.

    Amazing Spanish small dishes with attentive service and great drinks. Staff are all friendly and welcoming and the environment with a wood covered inside.

    White Anchovies
    Altaf A.

    This was a great date night place. Nice interiors with soft lighting. Even though the size of the restaurant is small and cozy, I didn't feel it was cramped as some other places can really pack in the seating. We were there in the evening on a weekend and the the noise well wasn't bad; it was easy to carry on conversations. We decided to do tapas and just have small plates to share. They recommended we get 5-6 dishes but we went with 4 and found that to be just right with room left for dessert. We did have the oxtail, which was good, but I wouldn't call it incredible. I think I enjoyed some of the other dishes more: the oyster mushrooms were great and the shrimp was fabulous. Also had the white anchovies, which was fine. For dessert, we had Churros, which is something I normally wouldn't have but I was pleasantly surprised and was happy with semi-sweet and not too heavy a dessert option. Food came at a good pace! They gave us time to enjoy the food - it wasn't too slow and we weren't rushed. Everything was great! Happy to go back!

    Fried artichokes
    Art B.

    Still one of the best restaurants in Pittsburgh. Amazing food, cool spot, great service. Menu changes seasonally, but I've never been there and not ordered the oxtail(best bite in PGH) and the ribs (another favorite). No croquettes this time, but there were plenty of other amazing options. I always try to break up the richness of the meat dishes with a salad or veggie or gazpacho. This time was the radicchio salad and fried artichokes. Perfectly acidic and crunchy to have in between the unctuous meat dishes. The beef tartare was also strong and we enjoyed the shaved horseradish sprinkled on top. Plenty of great wine, cocktails and sangria options to pair with your meal. Great place for a four top so you can order and share as many plates as possible. Also a great date night/birthday dinner(which was our occasion this time). You really can't miss, but knowing your palate (and ingredients) will really help your order. If you're not sure, ask your server as they are very knowledgeable and helpful (and also NOT condescending like some servers can be). Definitely need to book this well in advance for an optimal reservation time. However, you might be able to sneak a bar seat if you get there as soon as the doors open.

    Mezcal cocktail
    Alicia O.

    Arrived at 5, just as they opened. I always make a reservation because the nightlife food scene is usually busy in Pittsburgh. No matter the day. We were seated right away and offered drinks right away. They had my favorite sparkling water brand. The ambience was very romantic but open, so there's not private booths, just an open dining room. The bar was on the side and the setting was intimate but you could into the kitchen. The food was sooooo good. I felt relieved to finally find another Pittsburgh spot that was worth the price. It's a little pricey but I highly recommend lots of small plates. We didnt order an entree but wanted to try the trout. Must get: mussel bites, oxtail bites, the duck and the ribs. So the duck and ribs were not as temperature hot as I expected but they were still delicious. The oxtail was perfect... bravo!!! Lastly, our server suggested a delicious mezcal cocktail that resembled an old fashioned but was a little sweeter and smoker. Delicious!! Highly recommend and we will be back.

    Mussels en escabeche
    Maddie W.

    we got a bar seat. drinks and food were great, it's very intimate. The portions are smaller but that's expected with tapas. definitely worth a try

    Pork Ribs
    Hadley Z.

    Wow! Thoroughly impressed with our dinner at Morcilla. I was first shocked by their ability to seat us immediately on a Friday night at 7pm. It is pretty small and dim inside and can get quite loud when busy. Otherwise, ambiance is intimate and well decorated. The wait staff was very attentive, filling our waters and bringing clean plates often. Our server gave us great recommendations, and we ended up trying: -oxtail: amazing. Must try. -octopus: 2nd favorite. Served with the most flavorful hummus. -pork ribs: also fantastic. Again accompanied with a flavorful sauce. -cod cheeks: my least favorite, but still flavorful and cooked perfectly Would definitely visit again!

    Bar area
    Karen H.

    We went to dinner at Morcilla yesterday and I'll admit I was a little nervous since I went to Spain for two weeks last fall and wasn't sure how the food at Morcilla would compare post trip. Thankfully my worries were unfounded because everything we had was delicious! The inside is fairly small and dimly lit, especially towards the back of the restaurant. There is a small bar to sit at. All the tables are for 2 or 4 people and the website says to contact them if you want to make a reservation for more than 4 people so keep that in mind. Our server thought we were done and ready to move onto dessert but we loved the oxtail and the pork ribs so much that we had to order another round of both. We finished the meal with all three desserts they offered and while they were all good, my favorite was the airy, floral, and lightly sweet rhubarb sorbet! The staff was pretty attentive and they gave us fresh silverware and plates fairly often which was very nice. The only thing I didn't love was that they asked me if I wanted still or sparkling water in the beginning of the meal and when I said still, they didn't notate that there was a charge on it. It's $6 a bottle and they gave us three bottles so if you want water and not have to pay for it, I would ask for tap water.

    Nate R.

    All I can say is wow! This was our first time here and we were blown away. The vibes were cozy with dim lighting and exposed brick. Our waitress was super cool and helpful. We got the oxtail and mussels to start and they set the tone for the rest of the night. We shared the duck and trout -- both were unbelievable. Finished up with dessert and got the flan which may have been the best dessert I've had in recent memory. If you haven't been here, do yourself a favor and get a reservation. One of the most flavor packed, delicious meals in the city.

    Pineapple cocktail (nonalcoholic)
    Emily R.

    A Must-Dine in Pittsburgh! My husband and I finally snagged a reservation at Morcilla after hearing rave reviews--and it absolutely lived up to the hype! We started with the oxtail and fried artichokes from the snacks menu--both were incredible. Then came the ribs: phenomenal. But the standout for me was the large plate of chicken and rice--absolutely divine. Every dish was bursting with flavor and executed with thoughtfulness and precision. We ended on a sweet note with the churros, which did not disappoint. The vibe? Low lighting (if that matters to you)--but it adds to the romantic mood. Your eyes adjust. It's very hip, very trendy, and just cool. I had a non-alcoholic pineapple drink (last on the drink menu), and it was so good I ordered a second. The whole experience felt almost spiritual--each bite better than the last. As someone who's binged every season of The Bear, I could tell this place runs on heart, hustle, and serious culinary skill. Our server was warm and attentive, and the whole team worked together seamlessly. Morcilla is a gem. Just wow.

    Arroz con Pitu de Caleya
    Catherine L.

    Definitely a top 10 restaurant in Pittsburgh. Wonderful Spanish tapas menu that rotates dishes based on seasonality and popularity. I haven't had a bad dish yet but some of the snack all stars are: Oxtail Montadito (braised oxtail, caramelized onion, mahón cheese, baguette), Fried Artichokes (anchovy aioli, burnt lemon), Gildas (wild caught anchovy, marinated manzanilla olive, guindilla, baguette), and of course their Jamón Serrano. As for the small plates, a few of my favorites are Beef Tartare (preparation changes seasonally, currently its pickled ramps, horseradish, egg yolk, potato chips), Scallop Crudo (also changes prep, currently its ajo blanco, ramp salsa verde, crispy capers, mint). They also are currently serving Crispy Soft-Shell Crab (amazing). As for the large plates, the best chicken and rice dish you'll ever have is Arroz Con Pitu De Caleya (half roasted chicken, cider, calasparra rice, herbs...including dill which is such a good flavor pop). If you're not stuffed from dinner like I normally am, try the Churros with chocolate-hazelnut fondue. The cocktails are typical Spanish style with a focus on sangria and Gin & Tonics. However, the bartenders are super creative and they have a fantastic Gin (and other liquor) selection and are willing to go off menu. The ambiance is really cool with the partially open kitchen, the ham hocks curing from the ceiling, and typical Spanish tapas style decor.

    Jamon Iberico de Bellota Plate
    Julia H.

    This place has now become one of my favorite spots in Pittsburgh. Our server Greta was incredible and gave us an amazing recommendation for a bottle of wine. All of the food was amazing specifically the fried artichokes, baby back ribs and the oxtail. I will definitely be back again!!

    Ham and mushroom croquettes
    Molly H.

    Truly a marvelous dining experience - it's hard to put into words how lovely Morcilla is across all categories. I visited last summer for a friend's birthday and then again for my birthday last week with my husband, and on both occasions I loved everything I ate and drank. Their menu is structured to encourage multiple small plates to make up a larger meal, and the portions are quite generous, imo! It's so much fun to try out lots of delicious bites throughout the evening, and the servers/kitchen staff ensure that things are paced perfectly so that dishes arrive in a well-conceived order. The drinks are fantastic, too! As far as cocktails go, I've tried the spritz and the dry vermouth cocktail, both were excellent and perfectly crafted. They have a great wine selection, too! A few standout dishes in my two visits have been the oxtail bites, the shrimp on baguette, the gildas on baguette, roasted honeynut squash, baby back ribs, and the goat rodeo cheese plate. The charcuterie is excellent, too! I think this ranks in my top 5 restaurants in Pittsburgh after two truly wonderful and inventive meals. I'd like to be cool enough to saunter into the bar and have a drink one of these days, but ultimately, this place is too (rightfully) popular for a casual drop-in. Plan accordingly and enjoy a stunning meal!

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    Soooooo good! The oxtail was definitely my favorite, but nothing we ordered disappointed.

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    Do they serve Nonalcoholic beer or Wine?

    Yes, we have a non-alcoholic Sparkling Riesling and also a non-alcoholic IPA at this time.

    Do they have authentic paella on their menu?

    Sadly no they don't have paella on their menu

    Are there gluten free options?

    I am gluten free and had no issue whatsoever. Mostly everything on the menu is naturally gluten free and the majority of the ones that aren't can be modified to be gluten free. You just can't eat the churros, which is sad. If you're celiac and… Read more

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