What a great brunch! My party and I shared a number of small plates, and literally all of them were fantastic. The tastes were varied between sweet and savory, and everything was cooked to perfection. However, since Morcilla had only recently started serving brunch, there were a few kinks to work out. Namely, the coffee was very weak. However, our waiter let us know that we would not be charged for the coffee - without us even mentioning it. The other issue was that the waiter put many of another table's dishes on our check. Without realizing, we paid. However, only a few minutes later, he came back, apologized and explained what had happened, and proceeded to resolve the issue quickly and efficiently. I was overall very impressed with the service and quality of food we received. read more

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The ambiance here was nice, definitely a cute date restaurant and the food blew us away! Appreciated the clearly explained menu for gluten free options. read more

Wow, first off - the happy hour is so convenient and the overall vibes of the restaurant are great. I went for the first time this week and everyone was so welcoming and nice. The food was spectacular and the red sangria... INSANELY GREAT - kind of smokey. If you're trying to decide if you should go here.. go. It'd also be a great date spot. Pictured is their beef tartare! read more

Morcilla - Beef tartare - Spanish Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Morcilla, you need to see your way back to Spain and investigate what's real and special about preparing and serving tapas. To start, we were warmly greeted promptly and had a nice table. The atmosphere is very inviting so we were impressed right away and excited to experience the food and service. Unfortunately it was all downhill from there. We had a ten o'clock reservation and the restaurant closed at 11 yet we were told by our very curt and rushed server who was obviously annoyed with us and ready to go home, that our entire order needed to be placed all at once which is completely antithetical to the tapas experience which is meant to be eaten in courses and leisurely. The scallop was very fishy which is not appropriate for a scallop dish especially a crudo. They did offer to replace the dish without charge and we ordered the ribs. They were fall off the bone tender and the sauce was great but the char on the ribs masked the sauce. The skate (fish) in theory seemed good, all the moving parts went together but it was way overdressed.. a lighter hand always in Spanish cuisine. The shrimp on crostini was clunky... flavor was fine but shrimp over cooked and crostini chewy, total miss. Lastly the artichokes were the best overall. Wine selection ok, cocktails fine. Morcilla, you need to see your way back to Spain and investigate what's real and special about preparing and serving tapas. To start, we were warmly greeted promptly and had a nice table. The atmosphere is very inviting so we were impressed right away and excited to experience the food and service. Unfortunately it was all downhill from there. We had a ten o'clock reservation and the restaurant closed at 11 yet we were told by our very curt and rushed server who was obviously annoyed with us and ready to go home, that our entire order needed to be placed all at once which is completely antithetical to the tapas experience which is meant to be eaten in courses and leisurely. The scallop was very fishy which is not appropriate for a scallop dish especially a crudo. They did offer to replace the dish without charge and we ordered the ribs. They were fall off the bone tender and the sauce was great but the char on the ribs masked the sauce. The skate (fish) in theory seemed good, all the moving parts went together but it was way overdressed.. a lighter hand always in Spanish cuisine. The shrimp on crostini was clunky... flavor was fine but shrimp over cooked and crostini chewy, total miss. Lastly the artichokes were the best overall. Wine selection ok, cocktails fine. So overall the really bad service from our waiter in particular, fishy scallops and less than desirable remaining plates offers the stars this restaurant earned. read more

Had drinks and small eats with a couple of friends at Morcilla. Definitely need to go back!

Fantastic meal and my last before leaving Pittsburgh. Can't speak highly enough about this establishment. Each course was creative, unique and delicious. Only wish my stomach was bigger so I could eat more. read more

Got a chance to eat here on a Saturday night and it was definitely busy!! We had reservations for 6pm and we didn't get seated until 6:10. They mentioned that the table before us was running late.. This is a tapas place. We had ordered about 10 dishes among the four of us and it was the right amount of food even though small plates the food was very rich so definitely felt heavy by the time we ate our last dish!! Definitely order the mushrooms, steak and the ribs. They were the best mushrooms I have eaten in awhile. The server mentioned to us that they get them in PA so that's why they were fresh and bursting of flavors. The ribs fell off of the bone and I loved it. Ecuador it was full of fat!! It came with a delicious sauce!! As for the steak that was good too especially it came with a refreshing yogurt sprinkled with middle Eastern flavors. All the dishes had such different combination of flavors that I didn't think it would go together but it worked out well!! I think they did an excellent job balancing out the heavy aspects of meat and always added on the plate some fresh flavors to offset the heaviness. As mentioned before by the end of all the little dishes we ate we all felt a bit heavy walking out the door!! All dishes were served one at a time except our two dishes of meats were served at the same time!! So if you are in a rush to eat don't come here. It will take at least a couple of hours... read more

Morcilla is intimate and a great date spot. The lighting, woodwork, and cured meats make it a great date night spot and a reservation is necessary. The cocktails are all very good but Morcilla prides themselves on their house made tonics used in a build your own gin and tonic. You choose from a variety of top shelf gins and one of two house made tonics (herbal or more citrus options). Olives fall right off the pit and are perfect with wine and the queso appetizer. The queso is prepared in a house oil with sweet peppers and crackers. For dinner I would highly recommend the steak - but I would only split with one other person. The red wine sauce has an almost sweet/balsamic taste to it and the steak is perfectly crusted and cooked to perfection. read more

Morcilla - Marinated Olives Queso De Cabra - Spanish Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

wowza. This place is AMAZING! It's tapas style, which is a great way to try a bunch of different items on the menu. I just came back from a trip to Spain, so this place was bringing back some great memories from my trip. We got here around 5:15 on a Friday and it was just starting to get busy. I can see the space filling up and there being a wait during the later hours of the evening. The atmosphere was cozy and the service was on point. First off, the sangria was delicious - my friend ordered the red sangria while I ordered the white. Neither were overly sweet and both were beautifully presented. As for food, we ordered the pimentone cheese montadito, the serrano ham charcuterie, the padron pepper salami charcuturie, fried artichokes, oxtail montadito, octopus a la plancha, costillas de la matanza, and the warm bread. To finish, we got the churros! For two people, this amount of food + drinks was more than enough to be full. Our favorites were the pimentone cheese, the octopus, and the ribs (costillas de la matanza). Can I just talk about the ribs for a second. WOW. Honestly these may be the best ribs I've ever had. I'm not a huge rib person, but these were so tender and juicy - the pomegranate sherry sauce complemented the saltiness of the meat, all while the olives balanced out the sweet and savoriness of the dish. I'm still dreaming out this dish. I highly recommend everyone checking out this restaurant! It's definitely worth the price and I will be back again. I'm told their menu changes frequently, so I'm excited to try out their other creations. read more

Morcilla - Oxtail montadito and Costillas De La Matanza - Spanish Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Great Spanish restaurant in Pittsburgh! We loved the octopus and the churros especially

Morcilla is up in my top 5 favorite restaurant in the burgh! I can't wait for when things get back to normal and we can get together again for their insanely good Spanish tapas and sangria. Any octopus dish they put out is absolutely killer (I liked the potato fondu one best from a while back), the ribs are so freaking good you have to order them when you're there and they have them for takeout rn! The little short rib French onion things are so good as well you have to get two orders because you can share. Last time I dined in I had the smelts which I had never tried before but loved, same goes for the foie blonde, definitely an experience I would highly recommend! I didn't really have a preference between the red and white sangria but would say try both just for fun, and don't forget to get the churros for dessert! read more

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The atmosphere was wonderful with attention to every detail of the decor and lighting. The restaurant was clean, warm and welcoming. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable about the menu and attentive. Food will not disappoint you, it's great. The creativity of the dishes and flavors was amazing and the cocktails were delicious as well. We liked this place. read more

Overall I was underwhelmed despite being excited to try this place. I was in town for work so did homework on best chefs in the area. Ambience was lovely, our waitress was good but other folks weee rude and seemed annoyed that we were there so late (earliest reservation I could get was 9:15 on a Friday..) host and person cleared tables weee not friendly. As a New Yorker and person in dc I was like ok Pittsburg. The shrimp toast was tasty and a nice pop to start but shrimp was over cooked. Then we had the apple and radicchio salad- light and tasty, the mushrooms were cold but flavorful. The octopus seemed to be boiled and no char - which is more of a preference, needed a little char or salt, but it was in a potato fondue that was creamy but. It heavy. We had the steak with broccolini, this was not well prepared (again maybe I had high expectations given this restaurant was rated highly..) steak was sliced in fat chunks and unevenly cooked (some pieces very rare while others medium rare..) and chewy, doused in two sauces that did not compliment each other and the romanesco was water and lacked flavor. Also none of our food came out hot, which is always a bummer. I would not recommend or go back especially after the rude bus girl that seemed annoyed we were there at 11 pm on a Friday night-- don't take late reservations that late then and be kind who spend hundreds of dollars at your restaurant. read more

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I went here for the first time with my boyfriend on a Saturday night a couple weeks ago. I wanted to LOVE this place, but I was slightly disappointed in a couple of things which I'll get to shortly. Probably my favorite thing was the white and rose sangria. They were both absolutely divine - light, flavorful, and refreshing. We had the fried artichokes and oxtail montadito as snacks. I highly recommend both of those. For small plates we ordered the little gem salad and beef tartare. The salad was okay - super small for $15. The beef tartare was a surprisingly good portion, but I've had better elsewhere. I do not recommend either of these small plates. The absolute BEST food was truly the "Arroz Con Pitu de Caleya" within the large plates section of the menu. I normally do not get chicken at restaurants, but so glad I did. This meal was out of this world - full of flavor and the chicken was oh so tender. I highly recommend. Lastly, the atmosphere was very nice with the perfect amount of lighting. I will definitely come her again and hopefully try some more delicious items to change this from a 4 star to 5 star review. read more

One of my favorite restaurants in Pittsburgh. Amazing tapas, beautifully crafted cocktails, lovely interior. Friendly staff as well, would recommend to anyone coming to visit or who is already in town! read more

It's a favorite... my husband and I return every chance we get! From the tapas to the drinks, it's consistently good, fresh and unique!

Food and service was ok Tipped 18% and they charged me more than the amount I wrote So glad I kept the receipt Not cool stealing tips from customers like that read more

One of the best restaurants in the city. Justin is the king of curing meats and the charcuterie is a must. Beet salad with tahini dressing hits just right and ox tail montadito is great as well. Really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Churros for dessert! read more

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Great ambiance. The drink selections are amazing. The food was so so delicious and we kept wanting to order more, which is always a good sign. Would 100% recommend and go back. read more

Great Spanish tapas restaurant - they have appetizers, small plates, and large plates ideal for sharing with multiple people. Came here with one other person and we shared a large plate and 3 small ones and were stuffed by the end with no room for dessert. First of all, ordered a small 4oz Trabanco cider. Perfect amount for me - a tart and slightly bitter cider that I would recommend trying. For me, the octopus was the highlight of the entire meal. You MUST try this! It was beautifully cooked and had some crispy edges on top of a warm sesame yogurt and balanced by cucumber, dill, and chickpeas. A wonderful combination. The oxtail was another fantastic dish. It comes with 2 pieces so great to share with just one other person. The oxtail sits on a piece of baguette with a layer of cheese on top. Rich and delicious! The creamed corn was personally not for me - not a bad dish at all but I felt that the cream overpowered the taste of the corn and other toppings and was overall a little too heavy for my taste. For our main, we ordered the steak (bisteca a la plancha). The steak was more on the rare side of medium rare (which I had no issue with) but is something to note if you like your steak a little less pink. Very well cooked meat (the sauce was a little too overpowering for my taste) and the fork smashed potatoes and roasted shallots on the side were perfect. Overall I think this is a great spot for date night or a nice group dinner. Very intimate setting and they have some great snack and charcuterie options I wasn't able to try as well. I'm definitely going to be back! read more

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While definitely not authentic, the food is excellent! The costillas and pulpo are visually mouth-watering, and tasty! The ambiance is good for dates, but it was a tad bit loud, this evening. I will go here again. read more

Very good place!!! The food was fabulous. We had small plates/snacks and wines. I will definitely came back. read more

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Amazing! We were so happy when they opened back up we immediately made reservations! Tastings are great so you can try many different items. The oxtail was by far my fav! Followed by the Tartar and Ribs. See menu/drool pics for fancy names and descriptions! read more

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very high expectations going into this place, all of which were met. I greatly enjoyed my dining experience here, Location is perfect and interior is very well designed and intimate. We started with their red and white sangria, both of which were OK, but later on got the rosé sangria which was definitely the best of the three. For food, we got a mixture of several snacks and tapas. I loved the oxtail crostini (oxtail montadito) and the salty pork bets charcuterie collaboration. The baby back pork ribs (costillas de la matanza) and the oyster mushrooms (setas a la plancha) were the stand outs of the top as we got. We also ordered the beef tartare, which was OK but had a strong vinegar/alcohol taste that was somewhat offputting, as well as the octopus (pulpo a la plancha) in which was extremely well cooked and delicious, but somewhat clashed with the potato purée was plated with. We were too full at that point to order means or desserts, but look forward to maybe coming back and trying those options and some other things that we didn't get a chance to order this time. Overall really love the experience, the service was great and the food was generally good. would definitely recommend. read more

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An intimate dining experience, Morcilla had us tapping for tapas one plate after the other. The Crab Montadito was a favorite at our table.

Holy sh*t that was great. One of the best dining experiences I've had in my life so far. The ribs were an experience by themselves. Our waiter recommended a great red wine. Had the warm bread, beef tartar, cabbage, chorizo, ribs, and octopus. Everything was absolutely incredible. The lavender olive oil with the warm bread was a nice touch. We appreciated some of the different spices used in Spanish cuisine. It was just so different from other offerings in the city. We got flan for dessert. I never eat desert but the smoked maple sauce was incredible. It was a great way to celebrate a special occasion. I look forward to coming back. read more

The restaurant is a masterpiece in Pittsburgh's culinary scene. Food is top notch and unique, service is over and beyond, it's better with a reservation but walking get treated well too. Ambiance is distinctly Spanish, and done well. read more

Wow! I've heard a lot of great things but this was delicious! The trout was amazing - make sure you save room for dessert and the cappuccino!! The frozen crema was a frozen creme brûlée- a delicious twist on an already delicious meal! I suggest getting the side of bread as it was great to dip into the extra sauce from our dishes! The scallops were cooked well - about 5-6 slices come in a small plate. The bite was 2 pieces so know that they are just a bite so get a few! Cappuccino was delicious - came with a nice sugar cube - recommend putting in in the cup. Great wait staff and very nice. There is no outdoor seating but you can sit by the window at the bar. Dress is nice casual to classy. Went on a Sunday evening and not too crowded, had a reservation at 4:45pm and stayed until 6:45pm, I would say leave at least an hour - hour and a half to enjoy the dining experience. read more

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We dined here on a Saturday night - restaurant was far more casual than we thought it would be. Very dark inside but it's all part of the ambience. Our waitress was friendly and genuine throughout. She spoke slowly and surely, and was very knowledgeable about portion sizes. My husband isn't a pork eater, so we opted to have two snack menu items and two large plates. We ordered the warm bread, sourdough with anchovy and tomato conserve, laurel hill trout, and the chicken arroz. The half a baguette (which we were told is from Five Points - our favorite bakery) was heated up to perfection and served with a delicious her infused olive oil. The sourdough was not impressive. Overly crispy (read: hard) particularly the crust, lacking flavor in general. We were told by the waitresses that the overly crisp edges were authentic, so we took her word for it. The two large plates were perfectly done and highly recommended. The trout was served while, but deboned and cooked to perfection. The chicken with rice was served paella style and had lovely crispy bits to scrape up. The chicken was cooked so perfectly, it has a duck like flavor and texture. We did not order any alcohol or desserts, so we cannot comment on those. Our bill came up to $140 for two with a tip. We would definitely go back for the large plates, but may pass on the other snack/small plates. read more

Morcilla - Spanish Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Fantastic food and service. On my go to list. Interesting variety of wines and sherry.

Everything in this place is so good. One of, if not, the best meals I've ever had. Waitress was helpful with recommendations. Make sure you don't skip dessert or the bread and olive oil appetizer. Not sure if it's every night, but definitely enjoyed listening to 90's hip hop while we ate! read more

Every time I go, I wonder if this will be the time I don't love everything I order. Every time they show me up .... Because I have never had anything bad here. Ever. Get a gin and tonic and for the love of all that is holy make sure you order the oxtail. Decidedly my favorite place to eat in this city full of great places to eat. read more

Had a wonderful dinner at Morcilla last night. We always have an amazing experience when we go. We got quite a bit from the snacks and small plate section including the Conservas, the salty pork bits charcuteria, fried artichokes, bacalao rebozado, scallop crudo, radicchio and apple salad as well as the Pulpo a la plancha. Everything was delicious and the meal was really well timed, we never felt overwhelmed with our food. They also have a delicious wine Selection and I really enjoyed the Cabernet Savignon from Israel. Overall it's a beautiful atmosphere, very relaxing and cozy. Morcilla is a great place to go with friends so you can sample many different items. We ended our meal with the churros which are always delicious. Can't wait to return! read more

My husband took me here for my birthday. The food was delicious. We got the ribs, steak, and chicken and rice dish (the real names are in spanish). The restaurant was really casual though even though they charge $52 for the chicken & rice dish. If you do decide to splurge and go. I highly recommend the ribs for the small plate and the steak dish the large plate. Mashed potatoes were amazing. The chicken and rice large plate was tasty, but definitely overpriced. read more

Morcilla - Spanish Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I came here for dinner with my wife and some friends. I was excited about the trip here, partially because my wife and I would probably not go here on our own and it was our friend's pick. The inside has a nice modern look. We were seated quickly upon arriving and my wife and I decided to split some small plates throughout the evening. We ended up splitting the oxtail, beef tartare, tomato and peach salad, ribs, and beets. The beets were one of my favorite and had a 1:1 ratio of goat cheese and the maple drizzle on top added a nice sweetness. The beef tartare is a huge portion. Oxtail was decent. I would very much recommend the ribs. They had a pomegranate sherry caramel glaze which added sweetness and was an excellent balance of savory and sweet. The reason this is a 4 star for me and not a 5 is that the time between our last two dishes was around an hour. Other than that the food, atmosphere, and uniqueness of the dishes were great! I would recommend coming here to try some good food that you do not find in other restaurants around the city. read more

Torn between 3 and 4 stars but leaning towards 3. Dishes were a mix of a hits and misses for me. But I guess that's the fun of tapas!? A group of friends and I (6 people total) had a reservation here. First off, we arrived around 5 minutes early but were made to wait for our table to be ready until around 10 minutes after our reservation time. This is disappointing for a higher priced restaurant. We were hungry and it would have taken a while to consolidate our order choices, so we decided to go for the "Family Feast" for our table. This is a 4 course set dinner (more than 4 dishes) for the entire table, $45/person. The waitress explained that this was a good choice for people who were dining at Morcilla for the first time and want the Morcilla experience. The amount of food and dishes was perfect, but I would definitely choose what to order myself if I were to do it again. Here's a quick rundown of what was memorable, going off the list on their website. Snacks (warm bread, almonds, olives): Highlight were the lavender flavored nuts. I'm pretty sure we got nuts that weren't almonds, but I don't remember exactly what. They give a lot of olives so you can keep munching on them throughout the meal. Charcuterie: I was so excited for the cured meats here, and they let me down. The lomo slices came with kumquat preserves on top. The kumquats were extremely sweet and overwhelming, and the syrup got on all the slices of the meat. The kumquats were nice, but I felt like I couldn't enjoy or taste the lomo. Chorizo was in a pool of oil. Wouldn't choose to order it again. Croquetas de bacalao: These were pretty good, would recommend as a small dish. Arroz con pitu de caleya: Basically rice with chicken. The chicken was extremely soft. A crowdpleaser, but not a very exciting dish. Champinones a la plancha: My favorite dish of the night! That oyster mushroom mixture with the egg was sooo good! Churros with chocolate hazelnut fondue: Tastes just like it sounds. Chocolate sauce isn't too sweet which is nice. For drinks, I ordered a pitcher of the Sangria Espumosa. Our table agreed that we probably would have enjoyed either the red of white wine sangrias more. read more

Morcilla - Pitcher of Sangria Espumosa - Spanish Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Amazing. Go now. It was delicious food, great vibes, music, and scene! Go. Make a reservation! read more

One of the best restaurants in Pittsburgh. We were able to try all of the small plates. All of them were delicious. Bartender was very nice.

This place was excellent! I'm new to the area and loved the feel of Lawrenceville and Morcilla especially. My husband and I came on a Friday night and got two spots at the bar where we had dinner and drinks. Food: -Marcona almonds- the lavender touch is so unique and tasty. -Gambas al ajillo- shrimp cooked perfectly and how this portion size is a small plate is crazy to me! -Dates stuffed with blue cheese and wrapped in some delicious meat (can't recall the name but my favorite starter). -Scallop crudo- such a interesting mix of flavors in the best way. -Brussel sprouts- delicious. The cocktails, wine, and beer (yes we tried it all!) were excellent as well. HH on Friday till 7pm was awesome. read more

One of my favorite restaurants! High quality and delicious food, good date spot, good cocktails.