The bar staff here are the best! The brunch options are very good and the Bloody Mary Bar is unmatched in Pittsburgh. Everything we ate or drank there was excellent. We had several meals here during our extended stay at the Monaco and enjoyed all of them. Very consistent service and food. This will be our new watering hole when we are in Pittsburgh. read more

Best food in town. Tikka masala with or without chicken was insanely delicious. Fancy and tasty drinks. Great ambience and customer service rocks. Loved our dinner and breakfast experience here. Definitely recommend. read more

Excellent Ribeye and Tuna! Also, I recommend the beef tartare! Yum! Very nice place and the service was outstanding!

Ok, stayed in the attached hotel in News Year day. Being a little traditional wanted pork and sauerkraut for good luck. Called and the said it was one if there specials today. AWESOME!! Told them we'd be there in 10 minutes they said good. Showed up and ordered 3 specials. Well that was the last good experience. They said they were all out. They weren't that full at the time. Not sure how what appeared to be one of 2 servers didn't know what was going on in such a small place. You can see the kitchen from I think every seat in there. Food was as expected. Service lacked, server came back about 15 minutes after receiving our food. The kitchen lady that delivered our food did her best to assist us but wasn't her job. Then he only came back with the check after that. Overall small menu and wasn't exceptional for the price. read more

The Commoner is anything but COMMON! The bar team is friendly and professional. They started the conversation and asked where I was from, took a real interest. I was alone on business, so it was nice to talk to such a friendly team. Met friends for dinner. I had the salmon and it was exceptional...cooked to perfection and the rice was perfect as well. We had a wonderful evening and everyone loved their meal. The server was also friendly, accommodating and professional. Thanks...I will be back to the very exceptional Commoner for many more delightful experiences. Thanks! Valoree read more

Great atmosphere in one of the coolest-looking hotels in Pittsburgh. I really enjoyed the brussel sprouts! In the summer, head up to the beer patio. It is very small but they have human-sized Jenga and Connect Four. Not a fantastic view of the city but it is on the rooftop! read more

I have been to The Commoner several times since the hotel opened and was there again this past week with some business associates. As many of the other reviewers have noted, the atmosphere is great...but the prices aren't the most affordable for us true "commoners." I have had several food selections there but on this particular evening, I had the Butter Leaf lettuce salad, the Commoner burger, and a small plated Nutella mousse desert. I felt that the salad was nothing out of the ordinary, and for $14 or $16 (I can't remember the exact price but definitely $10+) excluding any type of meat, was a little outrageous. The salad contained the lettuce (obviously), a handful of cashews, a few sliced purple grapes, several thin slices of pear with a few crumbles of blue cheese, and a light sherry vinaigrette dressing to top it off. My burger was cooked perfectly to medium-well, which rarely happens (kudos), but nothing about the meat or included toppings were exquisite and certainly didn't justify the price of $18. If I'm paying $18 for a burger, the cow better have been slaughtered and prepared hours before being served to me or flown in from Argentina that morning. I ordered the Nutella Mousse for dessert and was expecting a cup full of mousse. Instead, I was presented with a tablespoon full of mousse and the other described ingredients on their menu for the price of $9. I wanted to order a cocktail along with my food servings but the cheapest one I saw started around $12 and deemed it an unnecessary expense. I realize that this is a hotel that needs to turn a profit like any other business but feel that the prices could be much more reasonable and priced to coincide with the common person. I also know and accept that one will naturally incur a higher cost when dining-out versus dining-in. However, unless the food is locally cultivated and raised, I believe that I am paying for and consuming the same mass-produced and processed items that I can get anywhere else. I love seeing Pittsburgh receive national notoriety for its growing food scene but the city is quickly approaching food prices found in much larger cities and that to me is not a good sign. I would love to see Pittsburgh maintain its "affordable" reputation so let's #KeepPittsburghAffordable. read more

This restaurant was AMAZING and stands out as one of my favorites in the city! Amazing menu, drinks, and deserts! Ate dinner there on a Saturday with a group of friends visiting the city for a SPA WEEKEND. We thoroughly enjoyed the food, starting with a few appetizers we could share. Some of us ordered steak, others seafood dishes, and a couple of salad entrees. Atmosphere was decorated beautifully and the restaurant has a huge bar and lots of charm! The service was amazing and server was attentive - she even recommend some items that we wouldn't normally try and we weren't disappointed. I am looking forward to returning with my husband for our upcoming anniversary. The Commoner is highly recommended! read more

My girlfriend and I had a reservation unfortunately our concert went late and when we arrived the restaurant was about half-full. Several tables were available unfortunately but the hostess made it a point to say they could not honor our reservation because we were late. After waiting 10 minutes we were walked through the entire restaurant to two seats at a bar area at the very back of the restaurant facing the kitchen door. The wait staff was okay but when I said hello to one of the chefs and asked how he was doing he said I just want to get out of here on time tonight! Our first glass of Prosecco was flat and we decided not to have dinner just an appetizer and left. Will not be dining here again. However they could not dampen our spirit after we saw Andre Bocelli! read more

Great brunch food and even better atmosphere. The menu has your traditional breakfast food plus plenty of more exciting dishes. I had the crab cake benedict and it was very good, the breakfast potatoes were amazing. Everyone at the table was very happy with their meals as well. read more

I really like a lot about The Commoner. There is an Indian/english pub undertone across the menu that I really enjoy. I think it differentiates the menu for other similar establishments downtown. I come for lunch often and during dinner this evening I had the lamb shank which was quite tasty with an interesting spin-cashews, barley and rubbed with Indian spices. It's not as hard to get into as meat and potatoes and I enjoy it almost as much if not equally. Would recommend them for large groups. Deff check out the bier garden upstairs for before/after dinner drinks. Great spot! read more

Great cocktails... best in the city in my opinion. We went for brunch and sat at the bar. Brunch menu is small, with only about 10 entree options. I had the steak and eggs while my partner had eggs and peroigies. read more

Blah. Thought we would have a nice meal, something we normally don't go out and do. I had the half chicken. The chicken was good but the fingerling potatoes and the greens were not fully cooked and not flavorful and def not worth $24. We stayed at the omni so it was convenient but that will probably be the last time we eat here. We had a delicious lunch at Nola down the road for half the price read more

I have been to the Commoner twice since it opened this year, and both times were on the earlier side and for breakfast/brunch. That being said, I enjoy this spot very much. The first time I had the PA burger and fries, which were great, and most recently I had the 'Mess' dish which was what the name implies, all sorts of breakfast meats/items/ egg in a nice hot miniature skillet. The service here really shines too. read more

Only been there once for brunch, but I think it's safe to say their food deserves at least 4 stars. Love the benedicts and liver pave.

Excellent new option in downtown Pittsburgh. Food and service were equally impressive.

Solid restaurant stop. Had the onion burger and sticky toffee. Everything from flavor to service was great.

We went as a group of 13 with reservations and our table was waiting for us. The food was excellent. I had the steak and ale pie and the meat was tender and the "gravy" had a deep rich flavor. Highly recommend it. The place was LOUD however and almost impossible to carry on a conversation with anyone but the person sitting closest to you. We went to have conversation over dinner and it was virtually impossible. read more

Ambience 5 stars- this place doesn't feel like Pittsburgh, food 3-4 stars, service marginal 1-2. With all the buzz, I had reasonably high expectations. I booked a reservation for 12:30 brunch today (Sunday). Throughout the meal, our waiter primarily ignored his tables and chatted with what I assume to be management throughout our meal. At one point, another patron actually got up to ask him for something because he had been so neglectful of his tables. I could see the waiter stand from my seat and watched him spend most of the time chatting. I typically tip 20 to 25% and he certainly did not receive that type of compensation for his blatant laziness. The food was quite good. There are a wide variety of brunch and lunch options. Everyone at the table enjoyed their meals. However, the timing of our food took exceptionally long for brunch and was debatably worth the wait. No apology from our waiter or assurance that our food was on the way. He wasn't paying any attention anyways. The ambience goes without saying. The drink menu looked to be interesting and creative but the attitude of the staff (I won't get into the blah reception we received from the hostess - not even a hello?!?) will ensure that I don't break my neck to get back here. read more

Great rooftop but drinks are a lite pricey. A great place for a group as their are tons of giant board games to play for free.

Nice place; nice décor/feel and great staff. Food was good. Everyone was raving about the French toast. I recommend skipping it -- Irish soda bread is too dense to absorb French toast custard, so the toast is just dry bread, really. Trust me, do not order this. Everything else was enjoyable. read more

I had been wanting to try The Commoner for some time after hearing a lot of hype about the Hotel Monaco and its associated venues. I made reservations 3 days in advance and could only get a 9:30 pm reservation, which was fine because I figured we could get drinks at the bar beforehand. First the valet station was empty when we arrived, we waited to be attended to for several minutes and eventually gave up and parked at the nearby garage. The bar space was small and crowded with limited seating. The overall crowd at the bar was really rude and we were really turned off by the inconsiderate clientele. Once we were seated the service and food was good. The menu had unique offerings but was pretty sparse, I had hoped for a little more choice. Since the hotel layout was very open the Dj and guests from a wedding in the ballroom could be heard, making the restaurant very loud. Considering you have to go through the trouble of parking, advanced reservations, and less than enjoyable visitors, I would not go through the trouble to come here again. read more

I had the smoked salmon brunch. The smoked salmon was very high quality and I enjoyed it a lot. Nice service as you'd expect from a somewhat upscale place. For the quality of food I got, I think the prices here are a steal! read more

I enjoyed drinks and dinner here with several friends during a visit to Pittsburgh. I had a couple of classic cocktails and both were tasty. For dinner, I had a burger with fries, was very good. Others at my table had steaks & fish of the day. All seemed pleased with meals and drinks. Dinner was a little bit pricey, but overall a good experience. read more

I'd have to say this will probably be our last time here for work team breakfast. We called to make arrangements of a reservation the morning beforehand since we had a fairly large party of about 14 but they said they would call back. Never did get a call back. So we arrived today they did not have any reservation so must be a miscommunication between your staff. They did accommodate for us we got our food and service was good. But when we asked to get our bill split as we have done in the past here for our group team breakfast, the waiter said that it is a new policy as of last month that parties over 8 have to be on the same bill. It would make more sense to tell people that or have a sign that mentions that. read more

Hip restaurant in the very cool Hotel Monaco. Nice atmosphere but can get pretty loud. I had the Tika Masala for lunch and it was tasty. It is made as a vegetarian dish with sweet potatoes as the centerpiece. You can add protein for a few bucks. It was not traditional tika masala but I liked their take. Plenty of other interesting things on the menu as well. I'd recommend it. read more

I came here with my sister last weekend. She is a waitress in Pittsburgh and knows a lot of the staff so I feel like we were catered to so I can't speak to the real service. That said, we were served very well. We got the beef tartar which was delicious. Cocktails were good an reasonably priced. I got the salmon which was the special, cooked well with good flavor but not anything special. She got the lamb which was very good but with bits that were not cooked. She left about 1/3 of it due to it being raw. I liked the ambiance. Definely a good place for a date or casual dinner with friends..watch for your meat. read more

Horrible carrot soup I ever ate! Service lacks a lot... They need to make s change. The only good thing about this place is location. Service was okay but nothing special and outstanding at all. The food is the problem. Overall dinner is so Meh. read more

The hostess at the gate was very rude. She literally thrower our menus on the table and went away! Such a cold welcome. We sat at the table and no server came to us for 20mins. Really bad service. We left the restaurant with no food. read more

Great staff, great service, great drinks. I'm just not to crazy about the taste of the food which is quite blend in my opinion. But nothing bad to say about this place. Always full and a great ambiance. read more

I was really excited to try this place but was really turned off to the whole thing when our waiter (Christopher) made a number of inappropriate remarks to the only female diner at our table. He was unprofessional, disrespectful and made the meal less than. If you don't get him as your server, it's a good time with good food and drink. read more

My family and I were staying at the Kimpton Hotel: the Hotel Monaco, and we went to the Commoner for dinner. First, there were not many options for kids; there were the basics, hamburger, grilled cheese, and pasta. I ordered a hamburger, and when it came out, looked like a coal pancake. It was completely blackened, and had a foul taste. Both of my friends meals were not pleasing. We got a free dessert, and we chose the strawberry banana ice cream. My father, who thinks that even a McDonalds vanilla cone is a V.I.P dessert, said the ice cream was disturbingly disgusting. It tasted like cherry cough syrup, was thick, and was sticky. Is The Commoner posing as a great hotel restaurant? Will it soon die down? Yelp readers, unite! read more

Good service, delicious food! I was there for brunch and was very surprised at the unique menu options they had for brunch. I wanted to eat everything! Definitely a place to visit, tucked under the Hotel Monaco down town, read more

I went to the commoner based on reviews and online menu, but was unimpressed. The steak tartare had too much mayonnaise and the pork belly appetizer was tender, but bland. The grits that accompanied the pork belly were not cheesy and drenched in what tasted like a balsamic dressing. I ordered the chicken fried scallops and (being from the south) expected flour/egg batter, but it was pasty dough, fried. The scallops inside were perfectly cooked, but the batter not quite what I expected. The accompaniments were Texas caviar (beans), which were undercooked and creamed corn, which tasted canned. My husband ordered the pork shank. The meat was perfection, but once again, the side of beans was undercooked. The table beside us ordered an well done burger and it came out medium rare and they had to send it back to the kitchen for correction. I understand some degree of error, but not that much. I think maybe the chef was not present tonight and had amateurs in the kitchen. I have eaten at much better restaurants for the price. read more

Just had Sunday brunch here, & we're really glad we Yelped this place! The Bacon Beni was outstanding, and the pancake stack was incredible (but beware, as big as your head). Bloody Mary bar looked awesome, but the one I got at the bar was delish. Only downside is the coffee was a little weak, at least compared to Bux. read more

Great atmosphere, interesting menu with quality execution. The drinks menu is up there with any in the city for originality. Timing could improve a bit but I imagine that was a result of it being in its first couple weeks of being open. Love the throwback decor that fits the note it is located in. Will return soon and often there after. read more

Lots of hype about this trendy new place in the 'Burgh, lead to a very disappointing meal. The only plus for me was the atmosphere. Drink prices were out of this world. Appetizers- avoid the oysters and the wrapped hard boiled egg. Main course- the Porterhouse was tough, gritty and unseasoned. Could have doubled as an athletic shoe. The chicken breast was undercooked and slimy. The only decent item was the butternut squash side dish. read more

The foods is pretty good. The meats were very tender, but the seasoning wasn't exceptional. I ordered their cauliflower side. It turned out to just be a charred whole cauliflower. It tasted okay, but I was hoping for something more. It's still a pretty decent meal. read more

I've been in the Commoner now on two separate occasions to eat at the bar. Super friendly crew and the food didn't disappoint. Arugula salad was like most decent restaurants these days, but the squash soup was decadent. I think it was the sprinkle of sesame seeds or some other small crunch element that won my vote - smooth and silky squash with the right amount of texture from the mystery "seed!" Federalist Zin - yum; and the Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc/Viognier looked like a light honey but was nice and dry. On my way out, I grabbed an Americano from their coffee bar - the barista suggested that I try a pressed Cardamon seed in the coffee. Loved it and appreciated the Middle East twist on my black Americano.... read more

I wanted to love this place. Beautiful interior. Wayyyyyy overpriced for mediocre quality.