I went here with my friends before going to a show at The Benedum and it was a blast! I made a…read morereservation for 5:30 pm on a Friday and we got seated immediately. Our table had two servers assigned to us, which was interesting. I'll be honest, I was skeptical of the prices and that I would leave hungry, but I was proven wrong! I was extremely full, and we went during happy hour so we got one of those deals! Split between 3 people, the bill was pretty reasonable! We each got a personalized wine flight. I got a rosé, Riesling, and Pinot Grigio - the rosé was my fav! Everything else we ordered: -Whipped Sheep's cheese w/ truffle honey + chips -Jamón & Manchego Croquetas (happy hour deal) -Patatas Bravas (happy hour deal) -Mussels + homemade sausage -Albondigas aka spiced meatballs (happy hour deal) -Bacon wrapped dates -Potato tortilla -Spiced beef empanadas -Espresso martini -Chocolate cake Overall I really enjoyed everything! Hard to pick a favorite, but I'd say my least favorite thing was the bacon-wrapped dates (I just don't eat dates very much). I was a little disappointed in the size of the empanadas, I'm used to eating bigger ones from other restaurants, but they were still very tasty! The food came out fast and was super fresh! Our main server Becca was funny, relatable, and really made this such a fun experience! She also treated us to the sangria chug (not sure if that's the official name but that's what I'm calling it lol). The dim lighting and dark decor makes a perfect ambiance for a girls night or date night!

Barcelona Wine Bar is a nationwide chain with a location in downtown Pittsburgh…read more They've got over 400 wines as well as cocktails. Service for dinner and weekend brunch. I've only ever been for brunch and the offerings were delicious. We chose from an array of tapas that included olive oil pancakes, roasted carrots, gambas al ajillo, hummus, focaccia and more. I had a glass of Tierra Limpia (brut/sparkling) that was very good. The atmosphere is modern with European flair. Good service.

Great venue for shows with great sound and lighting with a variety of different style tables to sit…read moreat !

Overall, I've always had a great experience. I have been there many times for many different types…read moreof shows in the Cellar and always had great service in a beautiful atmosphere with nice people and great acoustics.

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!!!

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!

Why haven't I been here yet? Probably because I'm pescatarian. But I wanted to for a while because…read moreI love that the original final is from NY like me. I went here today for brunch with my friend and we had the vegetarian empanadas. Wow. I think they were the most delicious ones I have ever had. That's saying a lot cuz I'm Latina. The dough was the perfect texture and you could taste the freshness. And the filler ingredients were a delicious balance of flavors. For lunch I had the Ensalada nicoise. I'm very picky about my tuna - I only buy tuna from Basque Country in Spain. The salad was absolute perfection. The tuna was incredible. Each ingredient was fresh and absolutely wonderful. The salad was a perfect voice for lunch. The service was wonderful. The space was beautiful. Can't wait to return.

Super expensive for the food they offer. I'm from Argentina and this food is not Argentinian style…read more The service was very good and attentive. The ambience was really nice. I liked the place. The only food similar to Argentina was the empanadas, but were really small for a $12.00 price point. The flan was really disappointing, they don't even put dulce de leche or cream on it, it tasted t like one bought at a supermarket, so dull and again $12.00 ?? The Milanese de pollo was really good but not close to Argentinian style, no fries no fried eggs included. My issue is that they use the Argentinian style label as a marketing tool and they are not even close. The price was ridiculously high for the experience.

Most artist, they present are new with a small fan base…read more Similar to the improv. I don't mind the small plates of appetizer type portions. I love the intimate concert vibe. Up close to an artist they may need that audience to feel comfortable with performing.

Avoid this restaurant. They make mistakes constantly on togo orders…read more On day one, I had ordered a bread pudding and paying for it. After waiting 30 minutes for it, they decide to come out and tell me that they are out of bread pudding. It would've been beneficial to know that prior to paying, however, they did not even offer a refund. Instead, they told me they would give me a tiramisu instead. On day two, I placed an order for a salad with a chicken skewer upcharge. Upon getting my order and opening the container, I saw that the skewer was not in there despite being charged $10 for it. The other items here at the restaurant were not good, and I do not recommend this as they don't want to make good quality food. Lobster ravioli is pretty dry and tough to chew. Tiramisu is missing that earthy coffee flavor. Chicken caprese says that it comes with fresh mozzarella, however, they only gave us small circle of cheese on one side of the sandwich (covers about 1/4 of the sandwich). Do not get the truffle fries, they are the exact same taste as the normal fries. Last, the crab and shrimp dip is highly inconsistent. The first day, it was good and actually had pieces of shrimp. The second day, zero shrimp. In the end, this restaurant has several deficiencies that they do not seem willing to resolve.

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!

I had a fantastic experience here!! The staff are so friendly and amazing and they care so much…read moreabout finding you the right wine. I love the fact that they give you a sample of wine before committing to a specific kind. This is such a cozy space and I would love to come back and try new wines. Definitely recommend bringing some food so you can try to pair some wines with it!!!

patio is dog friendly and there's a gate to access it! the…read morepatio has picnic benches and doesn't have a lot of seating due it be a small patio. If you're coming with a larger party I would keep that in mind! a small wine menu and the service was good. I wish they had more cocktails on the menu. lots of small bites to choose from. The charcuterie nachos were great but took a long time to come out!

This is such a cute spot! Cant wait to come back when the weather is better and sit in the back…read more Love the vibes and they have a great selection of wine. It's great that they let you sample the wine before committing, we went with a really full bodied Italian red and I don't normally like Italian wine! It was also somehow so floral? They also make snacks and have daily wine specials and mystery wine. It smelled so good. Staff was nice and we had a great time! Love that we basically had the place to ourselves around noon on a Saturday! We also all got bottles to go too. Love discovering good new wine spots!

Cellar on Penn is great! They had one of their employees above the restaurant on the sidewalk…read moresampling different wines which definitely got us to come into the restaurant. A bottle was only $20 so we shared a glass of white wine. I preferred the white over the red for sure. The space inside is really cozy - would be perfect for a winter gathering!

They were hosting a fish fry fundraiser for St. Stanislaus Kostka Stained Glass Window. We came for…read morelunch on Friday, and there were plenty of tables available. You order at the bar and they bring the food to your table. I got a fish sandwich with haluski and coleslaw. The service was great, and the food didn't take very long to come. Since it was at a restaurant, I expected it to taste better than regular church fish fry. But it wasn't very notable. It did make me intrigued about the restaurant though. Overall, it wasn't the best fish fry I've had, but I appreciated their heart and service. We actually stayed a while and they didn't rush us out. I would definitely come back to try some of their regular food.

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.

Our waitress was very attentive. Overall the place is not what we expected. The music was very loud…read moreand you could barely have a conversation. eg. Katie Perry blasting! When the food was brought out instead of putting it in front of us they handed it to the closest person to pass down. The food itself was ok. For the cost I expected something much more upscale. Should have gone to Capital Grille.

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