Best Hot Spot Restaurants in Lawrenceville

22 restaurants available nearby

1. The Vandal

4.6

Exceptional(626)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary European • Lawrenceville

Booked 8 times today

Laid back neighborhood restaurant, focusing on intently seasonal food and cocktails. Small, ever changing menu ensures that you are experiencing the most exciting food in the most intimate of experiences. With respect to simplicity and execution, we try to highlight the awesome product from our local purveyors with minimal "fuss"

2. Morcilla

4.9

Exceptional(1813)

Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • Lawrenceville

Booked 44 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.

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3. Christian James at The Joinery, Curio Hotel by Hilton

3.9

Excellent(219)

Price: Moderate

• International • Downtown

Booked 3 times today

Open for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner, in the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh, Christian James brings together a refreshing and elevated approach to food and fine dining staples. Featuring influences from all over the world, Christian James serves something for everyone.Some of the favorites of the house include:35 Day Dry Aged NY Strip Steak32 oz. Tomahawk Ribeye24 oz. Porterhouse SteakPasta PrimaveraPan Seared Scallops Be sure to try the renowned wine and cocktail program featuring small and highly sought-after wines from across the world. Set up a private tasting in the wine room which comfortably seats 6 to enjoy the full depth and breadth of our Sommelier-curated wine list.Located in the Lobby of The Joinery Hotel, a Curio Collection by Hilton, you can also try Extended Play, our Lobby Bar featuring local spirits and libations with small appetizers curated by the team at Christian James.Every dish has a story and at Christian James, we bring that story to life.

4. Meat & Potatoes

4.5

Awesome(1779)

Price: Very Expensive

• Comfort Food • Downtown

Booked 23 times today

Meat & Potatoes is a high-end gastropub in downtown Pittsburgh, elevating comfort food to a gourmet level. It's a hot spot due to its innovative dishes, like fried pigs ear and buttermilk fried chicken liver, and great cocktails. The reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with many customers praising the food, service, and ambiance. One reviewer even said, 'The place itself was very hot.' Another mentioned, 'Great drinks and even better service/food! Perfect restaurant for a great meal and enjoy great company.'

5. Butterjoint

4.7

Exceptional(2911)

Price: Moderate

• French / American • Oakland

Booked 33 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.

6. Senti Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1839)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Lawrenceville

Booked 10 times today

Top 100 Fit For Foodies in America: Senti Restaurant is an Italian restaurant and wine bar/lounge located on Butler St. in Lawrenceville (off street parking available). We serve authentic, modern Italian food originated from traditional recipes. Our automated wine dispenser is available for customers to self serve, if desired, using a prepaid gift card. We offer fine Italian wines both by the bottle or in measured pours in the wine dispenser.We are also equipped to provide a private and elegant space for your private events, business luncheons, lunch and learns, rehearsal dinners, bridal and baby Showers, holiday parties and birthday parties.

7. Casbah

4.8

Exceptional(5319)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Shadyside

Booked 51 times today

Casbah is a neighborhood restaurant and wine bar located in Pittsburgh’s East End. From theyear-round garden patio to the dining room, from the cozy bar to the wine cellar, each visit canfeel 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, housemade 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.

8. ELEVEN

4.8

Exceptional(6135)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 54 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.

9. The Commoner

4.6

Exceptional(2389)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 59 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.

10. SOBA Lounge

4.7

Exceptional(2851)

Price: Expensive

• Pan-Asian • Shadyside

Booked 34 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.

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kay
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The char is incredible and the staff is kind. What fun!
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The VandalPrice: Expensive• Contemporary European• Lawrenceville
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4.6
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Davidvip
Pittsburgh / Western PA •96 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Morcilla is my favorite restaurant in Pittsburgh because the food is always delicious. I always have the octopus, which has never been disappointing. This time, I tried the gildas, which blended wild anchovies with olives. Really tasty. I had the beef tatar, which everyone In our group thought was one of the best they have had. Lynn's gin and tonic could turn a McDonald's hamburger into a gourmet meal. Like all restaurants these days, the sound level is on the high side, and the ambiance is more like a busy European bistro. The service is attentive, and the dishes come out as they are ready, so nothing has been sitting, waiting to be picked up.
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MorcillaPrice: Very Expensive• Spanish• Lawrenceville
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4.9
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Raymond
Pittsburgh / Western PA •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The fancy crispy chicken sandwich was delicious but very messy to eat as a sandwich. I'm not sure I would change anything but perhaps offer a wet nap to patrons. 😊
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ButterjointPrice: Moderate• French / American• Oakland
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4.7
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Jared
Pittsburgh / Western PA •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Everything was great except the lobster bisque. It tasted more like tomato soup. The steak was very good. The waitress was terrific.
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Meat & PotatoesPrice: Very Expensive• Comfort Food• Downtown
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4.5
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Lezzie
Pittsburgh / Western PA •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Had an excellent dinner here while in town for a conference as this was located in our hotel. Menu was diverse but also had some staple items which is nice when travelling. I enjoyed the Lumpia appetizer and the Egyptian entree, both very tasting and well presented. The cocktails were well crafted and the server friendly and personable. Thank you for a nice dinner!
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Christian James at The Joinery, Curio Hotel by HiltonPrice: Moderate• International• Downtown
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3.9

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22 restaurants available nearby

1. The Vandal

2. Morcilla

3. Christian James at The Joinery, Curio Hotel by Hilton

4. Meat & Potatoes

5. Butterjoint

6. Senti Restaurant

7. Casbah

8. ELEVEN

9. The Commoner

10. SOBA Lounge

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