How could I ever find fault in a bar that makes a play on stepbrother's Catalina Wine Mixer?! I…read moremean, it was the only reason I wanted to go but I now have an appreciation for the actual drinks, vibe, and service. The interior is eclectic, interesting, and down to earth. The drinks were wonderful and the list was quite extensive. We didn't eat the food so I can't comment on that but I feel like many visits are in my future!

The least pretentious winery in Pittsburgh! I love getting a glass of wine and snack! Get place to…read moreunwind.

All you need to know is this spots taking you right to Italy without leaving Pittsburgh. Service is…read moregreat, food is amazing, ambiance is small and quaint lit with candles. To be noted you have just 2 hours to finish your meal, plenty of time - but if you love chatting you may have to head to the bar if there's seating or to another place close by! Support small over all!

Bar Marco is one of those places that I love coming back to again and again!…read more Their gnocchi is a repeat dish for me and my favorite gnocchi I've had so far in Pittsburgh; it's so soft and pillowy and I need to get it every single time! The rest of their food is outstanding as well along with their elevated cocktails. The staff is so friendly and lovely and made our dinner here a fantastic experience!

Here's a place that offers locally sourced foods with the misson of getting you to think globally…read more The food is very good, and is not your typical fare. The drinks are outstanding, all hand-crafted. The photographs on display are thoughtful and support a theme of international justice. The live music is quite good. There's a funky bohemian vibe that is all part of a unique experience.

Y'all. Yinz. Yes, I mean you (plural)…read more Stop what you're doing and change your dinner plans, because you need to meet your crew at this unassuming eatery with adult beverages. It may look like a hole-in-the-wall, but inside it's shabby chic (with the nicest bar bathroom I've seen in a while), and there's an outdoor space that can be re-arranged to host a group of almost any size. Plus, the music was speaking to me: it began with "99 Luftballons" and ended with "All the Small Things" from Blink-182 ("Work sucks / I know"). I met some girlfriends there on a Friday evening, and we split the Norwegian, vegetarian mezze, and Basque mussels platters. 1 per person seemed to be the right ratio, and everyone had enough to eat from the finger-licking variety. We enjoyed our meal while watching / listening to / feeling the rumble from the freight trains passing beneath us and across the railroad bridge over the river. (#ThatsSoPGH) The proprietess is a chef first and foremost, but the cocktails are hardly second rate. I really want to give a shout-out to the hard-working bartender! Although the margarita was mostly grapefruit juice, the whiskey sour was delicious, and the old fashioned was just different enough to be interesting. Beware! When the menu says the Oaxaca Sunset is spicy, they mean it! (It was too spicy for me.) To top it all off, after the sun had set, while we were trying to decide whether to wrap things up, a wild raccoon crested the hill and looked confusedly at all of us humans, as if to say, "Scram! It's my turn to eat!" Our little group paid up and left, at any rate, with plans to come back.

I'm a touch belated in my review, but I'd be remiss to skip over it entirely. I had such a…read morewonderful visit to Refucilo before a friend's wedding this past fall. On a whim, I decided to walk back to the hotel from some sights in the Mexican War Streets neighborhood. As I passed by this boisterous street, I looked up, saw the wine bar, paused, and walked in without a second thought. I easily grabbed a seat at the bar and the folks working were so nice and friendly! I was there solo and they didn't treat me any differently than larger groups, which I so appreciated. I tried the rose and loved it so much that I bought a bottle to go. Brought it back home and indulged! If I'm ever in Pittsburgh again (which I will be), I know I'll be stopping back here.

This cute little winery has great red wines and good food! Get the empanadas! The service is great…read moreand they are friendly and attentive. Stop here after hanging on the north side.

Back for another fantastic meal at the forge. They have a summer drink menu, I got the Lemongrass…read moreis greener. Super delicious, nice ginger flavor. We shared the rainbow platter, shawarma hummus, gambas al ajillo, labneh, and a peach! Pizza. The shawarma hummus had a delicious flavor. The pickled veggies had a nice kick.

I'm confused about why this place is so beloved; but knowing Pittsburghers, I have a small clue…read more Upon walking in you realize it's just as small and cozy as many other establishments on Butler in Lawrenceville. It's cute but crowded with plush seating. I can't imagine being here on a busy night, it must feel like there's no breathing room. Service was fine. Our order was correct and servers were friendly. The best part about this place is the cocktails but don't expect them to be strong. My drink was absolutely delicious but with the mood effects of a mocktail, meaning nothing. I ordered two because why is this almost $20 with no buzz in sight, are we not a lounge? The menu was plentiful though I think the chef may be a little off about the origins of some of the menu items- just be Greek, friend, it'll be okay. I didn't try the pizza, which is almost half of the menu because I wasn't impressed by the small plates. How can you get pickled cauliflower wrong in Pittsburgh. That should be a sin. The hummus was okay but could use a little more ancient influence... like maybe 4,000 years worth, idk. Overall, I wouldn't be back and wouldn't recommend. It's trendy in it's ambience but doesn't deliver anything better than 25 other spots along the same street. AVVA in Aspinwall is a better option. I came here based on reviews by Elite's and this place was incredibly misrepresented.

This is a cozy, classy spot tucked in by Bridges and Bourbon. Perfect spot for a drink and a snack…read morebefore or after dinner! We got the "girl dinner" which was pork rinds and popcorn. Both had great flavor, with the pork rinds having good heat. For dessert we had down the rabbit hole, which was a carrot cake. It was excellent! So moist and tasty. The walnuts lacked the brown butter flavor, but the cake was exceptional. We really enjoyed our visit!

We wandered in on a Wednesday night and it was pretty quiet so we were able to get seats right…read moreaway. The menu evolves so there's always something new to try. We went with the chocolate bon bon Ferris wheel and a couple of dessert cocktails that were lovely. I definitely want to come back and try more of their food and dessert options!

I had to visit Spill Wine Bar in Pittsburgh's Bloomfield neighborhood after receiving a totally…read moreenjoyable bottle from my daughter after one of her visits. This casual, contemporary bar has hard to find bottles of unique Italian wines, sourced from select small family run vineyards. The owner, Robin, was friendly and knowledgeable and, after sampling, her suggestion was the perfect choice! This is a superb place to share great wine with friends!

My favorite wine bar in pittsburgh! Jim was so sweet and the whole staff got us seated and served…read moreright away. You immediately feel like family here. Great ambiance, great people and great wine!

I stopped by with a small group of friends on a Friday night. The inside is super cute but pretty…read moresmall so I wouldn't recommend it for a large group. There is a small bar and a few small tables. We sat at a table and someone came to take our orders. They were able to do separate checks which was really helpful. Their version of the espresso martini was pretty good and I would go back to try their other drinks!

I went to the Aperitivo Club the other week for the first time with my fiancé for some drinks!! It…read moreis located in the back of a market/grocery store giving it a sort of a speakeasy vibe IMO. The vibes are very cutesy and girly with pink decor everywhere. I loved it!! It wasn't super busy when we went, so we were able to sit at a table. The waitress came over right away and was very sweet! I got a dirty martini and it was delicious. I will definitely be back!!!