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1. 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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2. Umi Japanese Restaurant
5.0
Exceptional(700)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Shadyside
Booked 1 time 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.
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3. Casbah
4.8
Exceptional(5319)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Shadyside
Booked 53 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.
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4. 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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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.
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6. Lucca Ristorante
4.1
Excellent(1652)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Oakland
Booked 25 times today
Pittsburgh's best kept secret, nestled on South Craig Street in Oakland. Explore Italy in a cozy casual setting. Lucca offers all pasta made in house fresh daily. All dishes are skillfully created with fresh ingredients. Weekly Lunch and Dinner features, created with seasonal ingredients. Enjoy your experience on our outside terrace, where Apertivo specials are offered daily. Our wine menu offers Italian wines from all over the region, along with some of your favorite domestic wineries. We specialize in large or small private gatherings. We truly believe you will enter as friends, and leave as family. Saluti!
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7. 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.
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8. One by Spork
4.9
Exceptional(1002)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • East Liberty
Booked 2 times today
One by Spork is a seasonally driven chef’s tasting menu experience. At One, we embrace the concept of unity through our shared "house" philosophy. By erasing the traditional barriers between different skill sets, we unite as a single team with a common goal: delivering an unforgettable experience. Combining our teams allows us to harness a wealth of knowledge and expertise, evident in every sip and bite we serve.Immerse yourself in our decision free multicourse culinary adventure. This experience can be met with a selection of perfectly curated liquid enhancements. Upon arrival, our team of professionals will help you select the pairing right for you!Due to our extensive uses of allium, nightshades, and butter, we are unable to accommodate these allergies. We ask that all allergies are noted with at least one week notice to allow our team time to prepare ingredients and menu changes to your specific needs. Reservations are required.
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9. Grand Concourse
4.4
Awesome(8347)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Downtown
Booked 130 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.
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10. 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.

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  • Michael
    Pittsburgh / Western PA •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Perfect. I am frequently there. Ashley- server. 1st time I’ve seen her. Best server I’ve ever had. She was sweet,’funny, attentive. Love her. Great seeing Jeff per usual. So nice to go to a place where the manager remembers your name. Even the valet was great. Food so good. I ate way too much and would do it again. Love it
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    SOBA LoungePrice: Expensive• Pan-Asian• Shadyside
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    4.7
  • 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
  • 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
  • Nancy
    Pittsburgh / Western PA •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The pasta dishes were superb, as was the salad with lump crab meat and avocado. The panini, however, was disappointing. The bread was two slabs of thick, Texas-style bread, and the filling was very thick. Along with the Italian meats and cheese, there was shredded lettuce. If it was cooked on a Panini Press, the chef/cook forgot to close and press it. Obviously, whoever made the Panini has never been to Italy.
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    CasbahPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Shadyside
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    4.8
  • Maud
    Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Sep 27, 2024
    We had a wonderful time at Umi, delicious food and great team!
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    Umi Japanese RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Shadyside
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    5

Discover best special occasions restaurants in Shadyside

Discover the perfect dining spots for special occasions in the charming neighborhood of Shadyside, Pittsburgh. Whether celebrating anniversaries, birthdays, or other memorable events, Shadyside offers a variety of restaurants that specialize in making your special moments truly unforgettable. These establishments are renowned for their exceptional service, intimate atmospheres, and culinary creativity, ensuring a splendid dining experience. From cozy, boutique settings to more sophisticated, elegant environments, each restaurant provides a unique ambiance that catively enhances any celebration. The dining scene in Shadyside reflects a commitment to quality and hospitality, inviting guests to indulge in a diverse array of gourmet dishes complemented by fine wines and exquisite desserts. Choose a restaurant in Shadyside for your next special occasion and enjoy a meal that will be remembered for years to come. Each venue is dedicated to delivering not just a meal, but an experience that celebrates both the cuisine and the company.

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