Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in East Liberty

50 restaurants available nearby

1. Casbah

4.8

Exceptional(5354)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Shadyside

Booked 35 times today

Casbah is a neighborhood restaurant and wine bar located in Pittsburgh’s East End. From the year-round garden patio to the dining room, from the cozy bar to the wine cellar, each visit can feel like a new and special experience.Casbah offers a broad menu focused on northern Mediterranean-inspired cuisine from Italy, Spain, France and Greece that emphasizes local ingredients. All meals start with warm, house made bread from Eleven’s kitchen. A cheese plate followed by appetizers, a bowl of fresh pasta, or a four-course meal are all possibilities for an evening at Casbah.Reservations are available up to 30 days in advance; we look forward to serving you!

2. SOBA Lounge

4.7

Exceptional(2871)

Price: Expensive

• Pan-Asian • Shadyside

Booked 32 times today

Located in Shadyside, Soba draws guests in with plush comfort and gentle mystery, featuring a cascading water wall, glass staircase, and hand-painted murals. The spacious lounge and multiple dining nooks allow visitors to meet for drinks, share appetizers with friends, or enjoy a modern dining experience.Soba cooks from the heart and features an array of small plates and entrees intended for sampling and sharing. The cuisine draws inspiration from China, Japan, South Korea and Thailand, though it also incorporates elements from other Southeast and South Asian cultures. Soba offers a seasonal cocktail list with both classic and contemporary offerings.Reservations are available up to 30 days in advance; we look forward to serving you!

3. Paris 66

4.6

Exceptional(2203)

Price: Moderate

• French • Shadyside

Booked 3 times today

Enter Paris 66 and you will immediately feel transported to a French Bistro down to the last detail. This upscale, award-winning haven is not only a "family affair" – exclusively owned & operated with love by doting duo Frederic and Lori Rongier – but it is also that rare combination of worlds - intimate and inviting, yet appropriate for both special occasions & casual get-togethers. We bring a menu of everyday French culinary classics by offering up the perfect marriage of local/organic sensibilities with French influences & techniques. A superb wine list invites and ensures you to find the most perfect wine to pair with the delicious flavors created in the open kitchen. Sip our signature cocktail from the sidewalk terrace in the warmer months or enjoy our perennially popular heated patio in the rear. And of course, no visit is complete without a taste of one of the artistically masterful and masterfully artistic delectable creations of Master Pastry Chef David Piquard. Bon Appétit!

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4. Umi Japanese Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(703)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Shadyside

Booked 7 times today

Umi Japanese Restaurant is a special occasion spot for its unique, high-quality dining experience. Customers rave about the 'excellent food and service', calling it 'an experience' rather than just a meal. Reviews mention celebrations like birthdays and anniversaries, and the '11 Course Omakase' is specifically noted for special events. The ambience is also praised, transforming a Victorian row house into a tranquil Japanese garden.

5. Morcilla

4.9

Exceptional(1835)

Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • Lawrenceville

Booked 23 times today

The Morcilla team brings contemporary Spanish influenced cuisine to the Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh. Enjoy a mix of pintxos, house made charcutería and large plates meant for sharing from our family-style menu. End your experience with churros and chocolate hazelnut fondue to round out the evening. Our beverage program features craft cocktails, an extensive wine list, a deep sherry and vermut selection and local craft beer. Our dining room is intimate, perfect for celebrating your next special occasion with your favorite person. If you prefer bar seating, the full menu is available there too. We do recommend reservations, but hold a few bar seats for walk-in diners. Refer to www.morcillapittsburgh.com for our current menu.

6. Grand Concourse

4.4

Awesome(8456)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 114 times today

Housed in the beautifully preserved Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad Station, the Grand Concourse restaurant at Station Square is a true testament of grandeur and elegant dining. With a cathedral stained-glass vaulted ceiling, marble columns, and a dramatic staircase, guests are quickly transported to the glamorous side of the Progressive Era with the luxury of a modern day menu. Our award-winning seafood restaurant boasts a fine selection of our signature seafood dinner specials, tender steaks, poultry, and on Sundays, the best brunch in Pittsburgh. Nestled comfortably on the riverfront and overlooking the downtown skyline, Grand Concourse at Station Square will outshine any restaurant near you—and any seafood restaurant Pittsburgh has to offer. Come join us for the most memorable dining experience around.

7. ELEVEN

4.8

Exceptional(6169)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 37 times today

Located in Pittsburgh’s Strip District, Eleven pays homage to the city’s history with its industrial backbone and polished interior. The Eleven culinary team crafts the ever-changing menu from the most vibrant seasonal products painstakingly sourced from farms across the region. Eleven’s offerings can be experienced in the well-appointed dining rooms or more casually at the bar with the Tavern menu. Every dish at Eleven places the ingredients at center stage, echoing the kitchen’s position in the heart of the building.Reservations are available up to 30 days in advance; we look forward to serving you!

8. Butterjoint

4.7

Exceptional(2923)

Price: Moderate

• French / American • Oakland

Booked 14 times today

Butterjoint is a comfy bar and restaurant located in North Oakland. Our welcoming and eclectic atmosphere is appropriate for almost any occasion - whether it be meeting a friend for a drink, celebrating an important event, or relaxing after work. Our menu is a mixture of familiar Pittsburgh foods (think pierogies, hamburgers, French fries) and French bistro classics (beef tartare, raclette, mussels), and seasonal classics that come and go throughout the year. We put care into our vegetarian dishes too, including making our own tempeh, falafel, and veggie patties from scratch. Menu items change frequently--usually every day--and reflect many long-standing relationships we have with farms and breweries in our region. In addition to reservations, we also have a thirty seat bar that is first come, first serve. We don’t know exactly how old the bar is, but it’s at least seventy years old (probably older) and very cozy. Our friendly bartenders are here to make something you like.

9. The Commoner

4.6

Exceptional(2404)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 37 times today

The Commoner in Downtown Pittsburgh is open for business!At our gastropub, we don’t distinguish between commoners and kings; we just want to feed the good people of Pittsburgh. In the restaurant, seasonal menus add a modern flair to classic comforts, complemented by a robust selection of local beers and craft spirits. It’s all served in an industrial-inspired setting in downtown Pittsburgh. Come and join us for an uncommonly good time.

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10. Pino's Contemporary Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar

4.8

Exceptional(1210)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Point Breeze

Booked 4 times today

Welcome to Pino's Contemporary Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar!Pino's is a small neighborhood eatery tucked away in Pittsburgh's popular East End neighborhood of Point Breeze. You will often find regulars from the neighborhood and new guests enjoying dinner and drinks. With a warm decor of Italian mosaic tabletops, rich woods and colors, Pino's is a welcoming spot where Executive Chef & Owner Joseph "Pino" Mico proves there's more to Italian cuisine than just red sauce. Here you will find a merging of creative interpretations of the Italian classics as well as Mediterranean cuisine that is thoughtful and complex. Please be sure to view our most current menu offering on our website at : www.chefpino.com

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Aaron
Pittsburgh / Western PA •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Food and service here are the most tasty and consistent we have found in the area. Dahlia was our server this evening and she was great. It’s a one a month visit at this point.
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SOBA LoungePrice: Expensive• Pan-Asian• Shadyside
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4.7
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Patrick
Pittsburgh / Western PA •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The food was so so good. My wife called the calamari the best in Pittsburgh. Our server Nate was awesome and recommended perfect meals. Drinks and desert were some of the best in the city. Complimentary valet parking. Will definitely be back and recommend to anyone wanting to celebrate a birthday/anniversary/treat themselves to a fancy night out!
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CasbahPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Shadyside
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4.8
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Serena
Greater Boston •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
If you’ve never been to an omakase before and you are with someone who is new to raw fish, this is a good decent intro spot.
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Umi Japanese RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Shadyside
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4.9
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Kamau
Pittsburgh / Western PA •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
First off. We had a marvellous waiter, charming and friendly though my fiancée pointed out he was a bit nervous but he did a great job. The food is delectable, he quality and worth the price in my opinion. From the Escargot to the Duck Leg Confit to the Creme Brûlée. High Quality. For beverage I suggest the French 75 even though it is pricey. Yum!
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Paris 66Price: Moderate• French• Shadyside
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4.6
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Carley
Pittsburgh / Western PA •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Amazing service and amazing food ever. single. time. 100000% recommend this restaurant if you’ve never been!
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MorcillaPrice: Very Expensive• Spanish• Lawrenceville
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4.9

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50 restaurants available nearby

1. Casbah

2. SOBA Lounge

3. Paris 66

4. Umi Japanese Restaurant

5. Morcilla

6. Grand Concourse

7. ELEVEN

8. Butterjoint

9. The Commoner

10. Pino's Contemporary Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar

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