Best Hot Spot Restaurants in Aspinwall

22 restaurants available nearby

1. Casbah

4.8

Exceptional(5321)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Shadyside

Booked 37 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.

2. Morcilla

4.9

Exceptional(1815)

Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • Lawrenceville

Booked 12 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.

3. SOBA Lounge

4.7

Exceptional(2854)

Price: Expensive

• Pan-Asian • Shadyside

Booked 26 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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4. City Works - Pittsburgh

4.4

Awesome(989)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 20 times today

90 local and global crafts on draft highlighting local brewers, American fare with chef-driven twists, upbeat vibes, and best-in-class service. The unique marriage of ultimate sports bar and delightful restaurant.

5. One by Spork

4.9

Exceptional(1002)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • East Liberty

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.

6. Butterjoint

4.7

Exceptional(2911)

Price: Moderate

• French American • Oakland

Booked 30 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.

7. The Vandal

4.6

Exceptional(628)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary European • Lawrenceville

Booked 9 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"

8. Senti Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1844)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Lawrenceville

Booked 8 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.

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

4.0

Excellent(220)

Price: Moderate

• International • Downtown

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.

10. Meat & Potatoes

4.5

Awesome(1786)

Price: Very Expensive

• Comfort Food • Downtown

Booked 21 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.'

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Michelle
Hawaii •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We had dinner with friends after visiting the holiday market. Great beer list, good food, loved our server!
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City Works - PittsburghPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown
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4.4
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Jackie
Pittsburgh / Western PA •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
I take my mom here every time I come to town. We used to come here regularly when I lived in Pittsburgh. The food and drinks are always delicious, the restaurant has a very cool vibe, everyone who works there is friendly and kind, and the service is consistently excellent.
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SOBA LoungePrice: Expensive• Pan-Asian• Shadyside
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4.7
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John
Pittsburgh / Western PA •5 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Food was good, service was good and friendly. A little disappointed by our seat option; the restaurant was aware that we were there for a special occasion and we were still seated on the “patio” right next to the door. Overall, I can’t make any real complaints. At the same time, I wasn’t exceedingly impressed so it wouldn’t be my first choice for our next special occasion meal
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CasbahPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Shadyside
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4.8
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Brian
Pittsburgh / Western PA •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Everything is super balanced from the tapas to the large plates, the service is amazing and the ambiance made it a very comfortable experience. My date and I left with full bellies and left overs , 10/10!
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MorcillaPrice: Very Expensive• Spanish• Lawrenceville
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4.9
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jim
Pittsburgh / Western PA •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Sep 19, 2024
The food was great, the experience sitting watching the chefs make the food really added to the evening. The server was fantastic, she took time to explain , for the evening and the different foods that we were about to have. Overall, great time.
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One by SporkPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• East Liberty
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4.9

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22 restaurants available nearby

1. Casbah

2. Morcilla

3. SOBA Lounge

4. City Works - Pittsburgh

5. One by Spork

6. Butterjoint

7. The Vandal

8. Senti Restaurant

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

10. Meat & Potatoes

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