The Terrace Room

Name: The Terrace Room
Address: 530 William Penn Place, Pittsburgh, PA, United States, 15219
Telephone: (412) 553-5235
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 3.8

3.8

931 Reviews

$30 and under

American

The Terrace Room

3.8

$30 and under

American

Downtown

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 13 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Fancy

The Terrace Room offers an incomparable ambiance and memorable menu. From the moment you arrive, you will be captivated by the beauty of original molded plaster ceiling, sweeping mahogany arches and the striking back wall mural titled “The Taking of Fort Pitt.” The restaurant opened on March 9, 1916, as “The Italian Terrace.” Photographs adorn the walls allowing you to revisit the rich history of this bespoke room.

A Pittsburgh legend, the Terrace Room offers breakfast, lunch, high tea, dinner and Sunday brunch. Come discover a dining experience that matters and a focus on fresh, local favorites.

Private dining

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Steak, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–1:00 pm Brunch Daily 11:00 am–12:00 pm Afternoon Tea Sat, Sun 2:30 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(412) 553-5235
Website
http://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/pittsburgh-william-penn/dining/terrace-room
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Chef Rommel Guevara
Private party facilities
From the moment you arrive, you will be captivated by the timeless beauty and elegance of the Lobby and Terrace Room, with original molded plaster ceiling, mahogany arches and striking wall mural entitled “The Taking of Fort Pitt.” For private event inquiries please contact 412-553-5053 directly
Private party contact
Ron Gilbert: (412) 281-7100

Location
530 William Penn Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Neighbourhood
Downtown
Cross Street
6th Avenue
Parking details
Public Parking available adjacent to the Terrace Room in the Mellon Square Garage, Monday-Friday before 4:00 PM, rates are hourly. Weekend rates are $6.00.
Public transit
The "T" Light Rail system located on Grant Street across from the Restaurant @ Steel Plaza Station. Port Authority Transit Bus Stop located on Oliver Avenue and 6th Avenue next to hotel.
Entertainment
Live entertainment every Friday evening from 5:00PM - 8:00PM in the Palm Court Lounge located on the Terrace Room Loggia.
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Featured in

Grilled Day PrawnsUS$23.00
Grilled Head-On Rocky Point Shrimp, Warm Spinach & Bacon Brodo
Sausage and PolentaUS$21.00
Italian Sweet Sausage, Toasted Red Pepper Confit, Stone Ground Polenta & Fontina Fondue
House-Made RicottaUS$18.00
Orange-Fig Jam, Grilled Bread
Crispy Fried Foraged MushroomsUS$19.00
Calabrian Pepper Aioli, Saba, Farmer Jones Basil
AranciniUS$21.00
Fried Risotto, Gremolata, Lemon Confit Aioli

Soups & Salads

Tomato PastinaUS$14.00
San Marzano Tomatoes, Grilled Crostini, Balsamic Whip
Italian Wedding SoupUS$14.00
Acini de Pepe, Escarole, Carrot, House-Made Meatballs
Traditional CaesarUS$19.00
Gem Lettuce, Grana Padano, Anchovy Dressing, Grilled Ciabatta
Arugula SaladUS$17.00
Arugula, Shaved Artichoke, Lemon, Portabellini Mushrooms & Piave Cheese

Entrees

BranzinoUS$46.00
Confit Heirloom Potatoes, Spring Pea Puree, Meyer Lemon
Piedmontese Filet of BeefUS$61.00
8oz Filet of Beef, Carnaroli-Truffle Risotto, Charred Broccoli Rabe
Tomahawk Pork MilaneseUS$42.00
Baby Arugula, Grana Padano, Roasted Tomato, Lemon Vinaigrette
Butter-Herb Basted ChickenUS$38.00
Eggplant Caponata, Roasted Garlic Pan Jus
Pappardelle BologneseUS$32.00
Braised Wild Boar, Pancetta, Thyme, San Marzano Tomatoes
Piedmontese Roasted BeetUS$55.00
Roasted Beet, Carnaroli-Truffle Risotto, Charred Broccoli Rabe
Mushroom BologneseUS$32.00
Braised Mushrooms, Thyme, San Marzano Tomatoes

What 931 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.8

3.8 based on recent ratings

3.7Food
3.9Service
4.3Ambience
3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Pittsburgh / Western PA
Good for special occasions
Pittsburgh
Good for special occasions

Review summary

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The Terrace Room offers a charming setting with "great service" and a delightful afternoon tea experience, often highlighted by the exceptional server, Robert. While some guests have enjoyed their meals, others have noted inconsistencies in food quality and menu variety. The ambiance is praised for its historical beauty, especially during the holiday season.

931 Reviews

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Patrick
Pittsburgh
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The Afternoon Tea is excellent. My wife have been going for 19 years.
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Martha
Pittsburgh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tea was lovely as always. My friend and I have been coming yearly for 40 years.
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Alberta
Pittsburgh
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our server Robert was very friendly and we appreciated him so much. The food for tea was just not good. Puffs for egg salad were stale, macarons were SUPER artificial tasting, asked for champagne and received mini bottles of Prosecco, lemon curd puffs were the same stale puff shells, and the scones were flavorless. All in all, not at all worth $55pp no matter how lovely the ambiance is.
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Cathy
Pittsburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautifully decorated for Christmas. Lunch with friends was very enjoyable.
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John
Pittsburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience eating at the William Penn in Pittsburgh PA
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Michelle
VIP
Washington DC
15 reviews
1.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We have been coming here for years and it is really disappointing. There is such a limited selection of pastries. I couldn’t even get a plain croissant. It was so much better years ago. And the service is absolutely terrible. All the servers have to do is beverages and that seems to be painful for them. So disappointing.
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Marie
Pittsburgh
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Though ambiance was nice, the prime eib ordered was awful. There was also a very limited menu, certainly different than the menu shown online. The price was outrageous for the quality of dood served!
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Tracie
Pittsburgh
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Very disappointing. It is a beautiful atmosphere however, very very overpriced for the “snacks” they serve. Not enough help, couldn’t even keep tea replenished. Will not be returning or recommending.
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PATTI
VIP
Las Vegas
10 reviews
1.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food was cold on buffet. Limited options on menu. Table legs un even and wobbly. Service was okay but they were stretched thin. Such a beautiful dining room but food was not good.
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Tracey
Orlando
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Our server was wonderful but he was the only one handling all the tables so things were a bit slow at times. Didn’t get nearly enough tea as expected for the price. Last time we had a menu and picked our own teas which I liked but this time we just got what we got. We were seated on lower lobby level and noise was a lot. We were basically seated in lobby right by Christmas tree and it was constant traffic.
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FAQs

The Terrace Room is rated 3.8 stars by 931 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

The Terrace Room

3.8

$30 and under

American

Downtown

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 13 times today

530 William Penn Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
6th Avenue
Neighbourhood
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–1:00 pm Brunch Daily 11:00 am–12:00 pm Afternoon Tea Sat, Sun 2:30 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Steak, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Parking available adjacent to the Terrace Room in the Mellon Square Garage, Monday-Friday before 4:00 PM, rates are hourly. Weekend rates are $6.00.
Public transit
The "T" Light Rail system located on Grant Street across from the Restaurant @ Steel Plaza Station. Port Authority Transit Bus Stop located on Oliver Avenue and 6th Avenue next to hotel.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Rommel Guevara
Entertainment
Live entertainment every Friday evening from 5:00PM - 8:00PM in the Palm Court Lounge located on the Terrace Room Loggia.
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/pittsburgh-william-penn/dining/terrace-room
Phone number
(412) 553-5235
Private party facilities
From the moment you arrive, you will be captivated by the timeless beauty and elegance of the Lobby and Terrace Room, with original molded plaster ceiling, mahogany arches and striking wall mural entitled “The Taking of Fort Pitt.” For private event inquiries please contact 412-553-5053 directly
Private party contact
Ron Gilbert: (412) 281-7100

The Terrace Room

The Terrace Room

Make a reservation

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

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Small Plates

Grilled Day PrawnsUS$23.00

Sausage and PolentaUS$21.00

House-Made RicottaUS$18.00

Crispy Fried Foraged MushroomsUS$19.00

AranciniUS$21.00

Soups & Salads

Tomato PastinaUS$14.00

Italian Wedding SoupUS$14.00

Traditional CaesarUS$19.00

Arugula SaladUS$17.00

Entrees

BranzinoUS$46.00

Piedmontese Filet of BeefUS$61.00

Tomahawk Pork MilaneseUS$42.00

Butter-Herb Basted ChickenUS$38.00

Pappardelle BologneseUS$32.00

Piedmontese Roasted BeetUS$55.00

Mushroom BologneseUS$32.00

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The Terrace Room

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