Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Ritual House

    4.3 (498 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

    Order Ritual House Takeout or Delivery

    Ritual House Photos

    Business Info

    RITUAL HOUSE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Trendy
    Classy
    Upscale

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Ritual House

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Shrimp and grits and berry waffle
    Danielle R.

    Great service, friendly bar tenders, and the food was amazing. I was in a solo trip and good this restaurant for brunch via Yelp. It did not disappoint!! I would absolutely eat here again. My drink was delicious.

    Ginger Princess mocktail
    Ainsley E.

    Okay, this place is so over-hyped. It's all style and no substance, as Paul Hollywood would say. The cocktails were good, I'll give them that. But the food and experience seemed like they prioritized the Instagrammability over actual quality. The bruleed oranges were... basically just cooked oranges. Burrata nothing to write home about. My miso black cod, it was almost like they ran out of whatever sauce they normally put on it and instead just drizzled teriyaki sauce from their salmon entree. I'm not exaggerating. Two others at our table ordered the same and were underwhelmed. Honestly, look at my photo in this review and tell me what on that plate is "black miso"??! The cookie table had some decent cookies (I can make better at home). The tiramisu was DRY (you're supposed to soak the ladyfingers!) and among the worst I've had. One plus I'll give them was that the strawberry salad was very interesting visually and quite tasty, though it needed about 4x more of the pretzel mixture to balance. This must be a birthday attraction too, because they were bringing out a dessert with cotton candy and a literal firework about every five minutes and it was so distracting and embarrassing. Cannot recommend coming here unless it's maybe for dessert and cocktails. It's just not worth the money.

    IG moment
    Tiffany L.

    This is such a cool and fun place to have brunch! I didn't know Pittsburgh had it in them! Service was great. Request were accommodated, and additional patrons who joined later. The food was really good. The rainbow bowl, and a pancake was my order. I ordered the protein of salmon with my bowl. Definitely would come back. Fun atmosphere and music was really good. Just an exciting place to be on a Saturday morning.

    Greek Panzanella with Chicken
    Jeneen P.

    If you wver want a quick lunch, with no reservation for a party of 5, please RUN to Ritual House. Lets chat about it. Ritual House is located in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh. I had to travel there for work. Lunch wasnt provided for us that day so we took matters into our own hands, Lol. Ritual House staff was extremely friendly and we joined the 5-10 minute wait list because we didnt have a reservation. We were seated within minutes. Our waiter was a young man who didnt miss a beat. We were greeted by him and he immediately took our deink orders. I opt for a ginger ale. For my lunch, I ordered the GREEK PANZANELLA with grilled chicken- garlic croutons, feta, cucumbers, olives, red onion, roasted heirloom tomatoes, red wine vinaigrette. $18. The chicken was tender and the salad was so good. I can see myself coming back here for sure. Check out these photos.

    Spotted in the bathroom!
    Taylor L.

    Came here for a rehearsal brunch yesterday before my brother's wedding. It was incredible. Loved the interior of the restaurant -- def a good spot for a date in downtown Pitt. The menu was simple but elaborate o got the breakfast sandwich with a side of fruit and the sandwich was incredible -- eggs with smoked Gouda and ham (though I wish I knew turkey was an option as I prefer turkey over ham!) but still a good sandwich. The deviled eggs were also great! If I'm in the area again I'd come here for sure.

    Swinging chairs
    Toby M.

    Great appetizers. Poke bowl! Burrata! Amazing service. Unique interior and reception swings. Fun birthday sparkler. Yummy dessert. Chocolate mousse cup!

    Olivia M.

    We had a lovely time at Ritual House for brunch. The vibe was very trendy and it has a fun, colorful ambiance. The food we had was very good. We got the lemon and blueberry pancakes and also the featured tater tot waffle with eggs. Our waitress Emily was very attentive and made us feel special by bringing us a celebration surprise for our anniversary. There were two things that surprised me that make me hesitate to give it a 5-star rating. When we first got there, the two hostesses didn't really welcome us. One was texting and the other one seemed annoyed that we walked in. The other thing was I asked if I could make a modification in one of the cocktails, but was told it was a batch mix. I decided to order something different instead. Unfortunately, the cocktails didn't reach our table until our food arrived, so I was shocked that batched cocktails took so long.

    French Onion Soup
    Jennifer F.

    The entire place is so darn cute and picture worthy, the decor is on point! We were able to easily get a reservation and were seated right away. Our server had a trainee with them and both of them were fantastic, so nice and helpful. We both started with the lavender lemon drop mocktails, which were both delish. My only complaint is the weird lavender gem-like hard candy that they use as decor on a stick. Makes you think it's edible which it didn't taste like anything at all and didn't dissolve so I'm not quite sure about that one. It was super cute too. We started with the French onion soup which I would definitely order again. The depth of flavor was insane and you don't get that with many onion soups. It came out right away. We decided to split the Asian fried chicken and luckily we did bc it was enough to feed us both. They were awesome and split it in the kitchen without us even asking. It was delicious! Crunchy, the Asian sauce on the bottom of the plate was flavorful, the slaw on the side was awesome to eat with each bite. My silly complaint here is the knives they give you are terrible. Get new knives!!! We also ordered truffle fries which were good but I've had better. They would have been nicer a little crispier and maybe a little seasonings. It had Parmesan and truffle obviously but idk it just needed something. We also ordered tiramisu and the mocha latte cup. Tiramisu was lacking, no coffee flavor. That mocha latte cup though OMG! It had this mousse inside that was incredible and it was so cute looking like a little latte cup! They were tremendous and boxed everything up for us as well. I felt like we didn't even need to lift a finger. The manager also came over and asked us how everything was at one point which was nice.

    Carrot cake pancakes
    Karen H.

    We had an event in their private space that's tucked away behind the hallway upstairs with the bathrooms. The room itself was spacious and we had four tables with 5-6 people each. I enjoyed the lovely details like the etching on the tables and the silverware. There is a TV to project a presentation and there was a speaker although it was unnecessary. The food came out at a good pace and it was all pretty good in general. People were especially impressed by the presentation of the desserts!

    Coffee Cake Pancakes
    Kristen K.

    This is a go to brunch spot especially when seeing a Sunday Matinee! Not many places in the city do bottomless anymore and what can I say I love that option HAHA. No pictures of the mimosas but what I love about theirs is you get to mix the ratio yourself. Perfect for the people who love a whisper of juice with their champagne. (It's me, I'm people) Now for the food, we ordered a table pancake (Coffee Crumb Cake), Sausage Gravy and Biscuits, and Avocado Toast. The pancake was good I wish it had more of the coffee cake flavor throughout though, it was only on the top of the pancake. The sausage gravy and biscuits was for sure my favorite thing. You can pick your eggs to be any way, I chose cheesey scrambled and they were perfect! The potato's were so flavorful I didn't need any sort of sauce for them. Normally I stay away from avocado toast on a menu just because it's usually not worth the price to me. This one was on focaccia and came with 2 poached eggs on top so this is an exception to my rule! So good the eggs were poached to perfection! Side salads I can take or leave but this was a nice accompaniment lol.

    Samantha R.

    Ritual house was a wonderful experience today! Some friends and I went for brunch and everything was a vibe: loved the design and decor, the food was delicious, and our server, Sky, was great! I ordered the chicken and waffle which was no frills (just the way I like it). The chicken was juicy and the waffle was excellent. My only suggestion is to not include as much syrup on the waffle (it was drowning) and maybe add some on the side instead. The cold brew was excellent and I loved the vanilla syrup. Everyone else seemed to enjoy their food too. I would absolutely go back!

    Entryway/photo area
    Rosa A.

    I've been waiting to eat at Ritual House for quite some time now. Brunch was a must and I truly enjoyed all of the dishes that we ordered. The restaurant itself is beautiful, however I will say that they sat us immediately near the door and the photo space where the swings are. This meant that everyone who wanted a picture were inches from our table which made it uncomfortable. If I return, I will definitely request to sit in the back which looked gorgeous, but far from where we were. Our server was wonderful and the valet was a perk. Other than the space issue, I truly enjoyed my meal.

    Bar viewed from upper level
    Bruce G.

    Ava made our experience special. Even with all of the brilliant colors and lighting to enhance the surroundings of our birthday dinner it will be her thoughtfulness and proficiency that completed the experience. Even though the restaurant was full our appetizers and well plated main courses were served with perfect timing. We were given ample time to enjoy our meal through dessert and then some. I do wonder however how such a finely run establishment thinks seating six at a round table with a deep and very low L-shaped bench on two sides could possibly work out. At 6'-2" I had to sit on two cushions to be high enough above the table to comfortably eat. Even then I had at least eighteen inches between me and the back of the bench. If I was seated elsewhere this would be a five but I just can't overlook the inappropriateness of this use of space. Replace the benches. They are all wrong even if used for a party of four.

    See all

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 2

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Asia J.
    79
    15
    1

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    The food was really good, the drinks were AMAZING, and the service was exceptional. I highly recommend!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 3

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Amanda Z.
    189
    25
    0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Hima V.
    142
    460
    1005

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Emma C.
    23
    41
    118

    7 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    They have a great menu and delicious food! One of our favorite restaurants! Will return!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Dina D.
    72
    46
    48

    5 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    Page 2 of 13

    Ritual House Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - Ritual House

    Roof top bar for cocktail/ Happy hour?

    They have a second floor dining area, but I dont remember a roof top. Happy hour was bar area only from 4-6p.

    Is there valet parking or a nearby garage?

    They do have valet parking. A close garage is 350 Oliver, just a couple blocks away and I believe they still have a very reasonable evening and weekend late around four dollars!

    Is there a required attire for brunch?

    I was there in a sweatshirt and yoga pants last Saturday, so hopefully not!

    Not clear about Dinner?

    The food was ok but overpriced. There are many other better restaurants in pittsburgh.

    View All 5 Questions

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Breakfast & Brunch 4,589 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Space Bar - MoonChata - Cantaloupe Infused Reposado Zumbador, Cantaloupe Juice, Lime, Vanilla Tamarind, Horchata Foam

    Space Bar

    4.7(87 reviews)
    0.3 miDowntown
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    LGBTQ friendly

    It's weird to review a place I haven't visited in person. But Space Bar took some of their staff to…read morethe 2026 World Science Fiction Convention in Anaheim, and hosted a party in the convention hotel (on August 28). The staff they had at the convention were all super-cool people. They served great drinks. I haven't seen their drink menu, so I just said a few words about what I like, and they mixed up good stuff -- at reduced alcohol per my request. Perfect! Best of all, they had the acclaimed science fiction and fantasy author Mary Robinette Kowal as their special guest. (But she lives in North Carolina, so don't expect her as a regular in the Pittsburgh location.) Space Bar is obviously LGBT+ friendly, but it's an everyone bar. OK, maybe not everyone: it will be more fun if you're interested in science fiction and fantasy, and don't upset the vibe. I'll be sure to visit the in-person location next time I'm in Pittsburgh.

    Loved this bar--the space-themed atmosphere, great energy, and kind staff. Funny enough, while we…read morewere getting coffee earlier that morning, one of the bartenders invited us to stop by later, not knowing it was already on our post-dinner itinerary. The cocktails were creative, playful, and impressively strong without sacrificing quality. I had the Seoular Flare, which had a noticeable kick but was still very drinkable. It came with BBQ chips, and when our bartender--the same guy from that morning--noticed how much I loved them, he brought me extra. Such a thoughtful touch. The rest of our drinks were equally inventive and well-crafted. I admittedly had some doubts about whether the creativity would translate into cocktails that actually tasted good, but they completely proved me wrong. A fun concept backed by genuinely great drinks and hospitality.

    Photos
    Space Bar - The Starlight

    The Starlight

    Space Bar - The Aztec Portal - a riff on a Mezcal Old Fashioned

    The Aztec Portal - a riff on a Mezcal Old Fashioned

    Space Bar

    See all

    The Finch - Pittsburgh skyline from rooftop

    The Finch

    4.2(46 reviews)
    0.7 miSouth Side
    $$

    3.5 stars. The Finch is a rooftop bar and restaurant that is named after the Joseph S. Finch &…read moreCompany's distillery that was located in the building in the late 1800s. The bar serves cocktails, wines, beers, and mocktails. For dinner and late-night bites, the restaurant focuses mostly on small plates and shareables, including charcuterie, chicken wings, pizzetta, steak, and salmon. They also have a Sunday brunch that serves lox bagel, shrimp and grits, French toast, mimosa, bloody Mary, etcetera. My husband and I ate one lunch here. The best aspect of The Finch was its beautiful views of downtown Pittsburgh's skyscrapers, Monongahela River, and subway trains. The foods and drink were a mixture of quality, and my husband called them "garbage" (eek!). Here are my ratings for them. Berry Mint Spritz - 4 stars - This mocktail (I could have ordered it with alcohol to turn it into a cocktail) contained strawberries, mint, lemon, syrup, and soda water. All of the flavor had settled on the bottom of the glass, so I could have used a straw to mix the drink, but I did enjoy the flavors. Summer Crab Cakes - 2 stars - I received two crab cakes, and they were some of the worst crab cakes that I have ever received anywhere. They contained too much breading and too little meat. I did not even like the flavor of the cherry tomatoes on the side. I usually love crab cakes, but with these ones, I could take only a couple of bites, and then I had the waitress throw away the rest. Hawaiian Pizzetta - 4 stars - This small pizza consisted of four slices that had cheese but no gooey cheese-pull. Other toppings were BBQ sauce drizzle, pineapple, ham, and red pepper. I thought that it tasted good. Ember Steak Skewers - 4 stars - My husband said that the steak was not the highest quality. At least the chunks of steak, peppers, onions, and mushroom (we counted one piece of mushroom!) were marinated and seasoned nicely. The total cost for this one mocktail, three foods, and one soda was $79 *plus* a 3% credit-card surcharge, tax, and a minimum tip of 18%. We asked the waitress for a receipt, but she did not bring us one, so we walked up to her to ask for it again, and we did receive it.

    I wanted to become completely absorbed into this roof top Pittsburgh restaurant / bar…read more Unfortunately, I left not having the best experience. I came here on a Sunday at about 1pm. We sat outside, which was first come first serve. It took awhile for anyone to approach us but I was in the restaurant industry for some time so I surely realize it happens for many reasons ! My friend ordered two speciality drinks which we were then told they didn't have the ingredients to make those cocktails...Okay - it happens no problem . We then ordered food from the brunch menu ( also out of the first item we asked for , there are only about 6-7 items on that limited menu). We asked if the regular menu would be available that day and we were told "no not on Sunday's." We proceeded to order and consume the hot honey chicken and waffles( good but not much of a hot honey taste and be aware it's BONE IN chicken), French toast with berries ( delicious ), and the shrimp and grits (made to perfection). I ordered the Texas medicine beverage , which was exquisite! (Tequila cocktail, Pictured). We also had the Petal and Pearl , gin and procecco cocktail ,not pictured but very good as well. After we ate, we moved to the bar to grab one last beverage. Again, it took quite some time for someone to approach us, which was odd because many of the girls were making eye contact but walking by us. Finally a gentleman with curly hair came over to take our orders - thank you. We noticed people at the bar were eating wings and food that was not listed on the brunch menu. When I asked how they ordered that, they said the regular menu starts at 3 on Sundays! We were extremely disappointed our original server did not tell us this nor was enlightened that the menu was released at a later time on Sundays. Concerning. It was nice to sit on a roof top in Pittsburgh on a sunny day. They have the atmosphere done with perfection. The food seemed delectable and the beverages done with beautiful presentations. I really hope to give this place another chance and revise my review !

    Photos
    The Finch - A new city rooftop bar

    A new city rooftop bar

    The Finch - Foreground: cucumber mint smash with vodka Background: nonalcoholic berry smash

    Foreground: cucumber mint smash with vodka Background: nonalcoholic berry smash

    The Finch - View in The Drawing Room

    See all

    View in The Drawing Room

    Unspeakable - Entrance to the bar!

    Unspeakable

    4.9(20 reviews)
    2.6 miLawrenceville

    We've been here 4+ times now. Unspeakable has such an incredible vibe--cozy, intimate, and dimly…read morelit in a way that feels perfect for a date night or catching up with a close friend. The atmosphere alone is worth a visit. The drinks are definitely crafted with care and have a lot of complexity, but with only two bartenders working, it took quite a while to get ours. Not the place to go if you want quick service or are grabbing a drink before another event. My biggest downside is the price point--most cocktails are around $17. They're good, but at that price I can really only justify having one. Note: They do not have food, just snacks like peanuts. Overall, amazing ambiance and well-made drinks, just expect slower service and a higher bill.

    I hadn't been to Unspeakable in a while, so I decided to go have a cocktail. The ambiance is still…read morethe same which is nice. In addition to indoor seating on the first and second floor, they also have a fenced in patio outside for sitting. As we sat outside, we saw groups of people who could not figure out how to get into the speakeasy. Another thing that happened was that they closed early the night that I went because of the lack of customers. A group was trying to come in as we were leaving but we told them they were closing for the night. So be aware of that, if you're planning to go late night (past 11 pm). However, the drinks were amazing as always! They now added a couple of small bites so we tried the cucumbers. They were delicious and packed with flavor! Our drinks were great as always. They have even more options than the last time I was there which was nice! I still really enjoy this little space!

    Photos
    Unspeakable - Upstairs fireplace

    Upstairs fireplace

    Unspeakable - Violet desert

    Violet desert

    Unspeakable

    See all

    Cocktails From The Crypt - Bucket Of Blood - Skyy Vodka, Hibiscus Tea, Chase Elderflower, Cinnamon/Clove Syrup, Lemon, Cherry Bark Bitters

    Cocktails From The Crypt

    4.4(9 reviews)
    0.3 miDowntown

    This appears to be a duplicate for the business but, I'll bite and write another review here…read more Spencer & his team do it again and again every year. This Halloween pop-up bar is hands down one of the best in the country. Themed, creepy, spooky, & ghoulish craft cocktails beyond your wildest imagination. Always spot on. Always delicious. And as always, a portion of sales are donated locally. Serving cocktails & the community. Bar staff and mixologists are some of the best in the business. Service is always stellar. Always. A lot of the drinks come in super fun themed cups & glasses. Don't be a D & steal them. This is a small business giving back.

    I have an end of October birthday so I'm a sucker for all things Halloween…read more This place is so much fun. Every square inch is covered theme Halloween/spooky decor. Thankfully nothing is overly gory or too creepy. To avoid a line, it is best to go right at opening or about an hour before it closes. There is a list of fun themed drinks served in quirky glasses that match the theme of the drink (a mummy, for example). I visited three times and tried a different drink each time. One thing is that they can (and often do) search your bag to make sure you don't steal the glassware. Sad that they need to so that, but I guess I understand why they need to check. If you are looking for a quirky, fun experience while downtown, definitely check it out.

    Photos
    Cocktails From The Crypt - Jeffery Doll-mer - Apple Cider, Pear, Wine, Lime, Brandy, Cinnamon - It comes in a doll head

    Jeffery Doll-mer - Apple Cider, Pear, Wine, Lime, Brandy, Cinnamon - It comes in a doll head

    Cocktails From The Crypt - Screaming Skull - Reposado Tequila, Lime, Passionfruit, Honey - Served in a SKULL!

    Screaming Skull - Reposado Tequila, Lime, Passionfruit, Honey - Served in a SKULL!

    Cocktails From The Crypt - CFTC Old Fashioned - Old Grandad Bonded Whiskey, Pumpkin Spice, Bitters

    See all

    CFTC Old Fashioned - Old Grandad Bonded Whiskey, Pumpkin Spice, Bitters

    Ritual House - breakfast_brunch - Updated September 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...