Best Cozy Restaurants in Penn Hills

34 restaurants available nearby

1. Mary's Vine

4.8

Exceptional(761)

Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Homestead

Booked 9 times today

Our wine lounge is a perfect meeting place to celebrate a special occasion, meet up with friends, date night, or out with another couple. Come enjoy a glass of wine or a classic cocktail, partake of some amazing food that is fun to share! We are a 21 and over establishment.

2. Golden Gai

4.8

Exceptional(59)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Point Breeze

Booked 17 times today

Welcome to Golden Gai, a hidden gem nestled in the vibrant heart of Pittsburgh’s East End, conveniently located in Bakery Square. Step inside and embark on a culinary journey to the bustling streets of Japan with our Izakaya-style dining experience.As you enter Golden Gai, you’re greeted by the warm ambiance of traditional Japanese decor fused with modern touches, creating an inviting atmosphere that is both chic and cozy. The soft glow of our stunning light fixtures over the intimate dining space, where the wooden bar top that spans the length of the space, and slate accents evoke the charm of Tokyo’s iconic Golden Gai district.At the helm of our kitchen is Executive Chef Michael Taylor, a master of Japanese cuisine renowned for his innovative approach to flavor and presentation. With a background honed at the esteemed Gi-Jin, Chef Taylor brings his passion for culinary excellence to every dish, infusing each bite with creativity and precision.

3. Casbah

4.8

Exceptional(5355)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Shadyside

Booked 40 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!

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4. Carmella's Plates and Pints

4.8

Exceptional(711)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 18 times today

Carmella’s Plates & Pints is the first restaurant for co-owners, Carmella Salem and Michael Alberter. Our kitchen creates upscale comfort cuisine.Our dining room has a warm and cozy feel due to the wood- beamed cathedral ceiling, open fireplace, taxidermy and stained glass windows that adorn the dining room. Our guests feel as though they are tucked away at some destination lodge that exists in the heart of the Historic Southside. Local meats are delivered daily with Wild Game plates on the menu such as our staple plates like the Bison Burger and Smoked Wild Boar Meatballs. We do have an intimate 60 seat dining room and ask that guests please call us for parties of 6 or more to make a reservation. Our expansive Whiskey Bar boasts over 500 Selections. Enjoy 11 Wines on Tap / 27 Craft beers on Tap / 11 Cocktails on Tap.

5. Butterjoint

4.6

Exceptional(2925)

Price: Moderate

• French American • Oakland

Booked 39 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. Morcilla

4.9

Exceptional(1837)

Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • Lawrenceville

Booked 42 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.

7. Lucca Ristorante

4.1

Excellent(1661)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Oakland

Booked 17 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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8. CADENCE+ Cellars Speakeasy

4.6

Exceptional(153)

Price: Expensive

• American • Switzer

Booked 23 times today

Cellars is a hidden speakeasy-style restaurant offering an intimate dining experience with a creative twist on classic dishes and cocktails. Located in the Strip District unique underground setting, we invite you to indulge in a cozy, immersive atmosphere perfect for a night out or special celebration.

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9. Viva La Vida Mexican Bar & Grill

4.7

Exceptional(96)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • O'Hara Township

Booked 89 times today

Come join us today at Viva La Vida Mexican Bar & Grill!

10. SOBA Lounge

4.7

Exceptional(2876)

Price: Expensive

• Pan-Asian • Shadyside

Booked 39 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!

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Shereen
Pittsburgh / Western PA •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Amazing tasting menu. Highly recommend making a reservation, you will not be disappointed!
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Golden GaiPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Point Breeze
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4.8
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Matt
Fort Lauderdale •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great overall experience! Allergy concious. They are very allergy conscious and ask for any food allergies straight away. Normally someone with me is GF but they were not there to truly test that full experience. Next time they visit home with me we fully plan to come back to give it the full experience!
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Carmella's Plates and PintsPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown
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4.8
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Betty
Pittsburgh / Western PA •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Our server, Michael was quite attentive. The food was outstanding as usual, and we thoroughly enjoyed spending our anniversary wining and dining at the Cashbah!
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CasbahPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Shadyside
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4.8
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tara
Pittsburgh / Western PA •3 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
Fantastic drinks and cocktails. Love the atmosphere on the bar side. The food is usually amazing - fried pickles were less crunchy than usual and the chicken sandwich was good- but not as outstanding as usual. Overall love the place. Hoping it was just an off day.
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ButterjointPrice: Moderate• French American• Oakland
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4.6
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Roberta
West Virginia •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
This was our first time at Mary’s Vine, but won’t be the last. The food was excellent, as were the cocktails. Our server, explained everything about the menu and assisted us in choosing wine to go with our meals. It was a little noisy as there was a large party celebrating a birthday, but other than that, we had a most enjoyable evening. It was the perfect was to begin the Christmas holiday!
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Mary's VinePrice: Moderate• Wine Bar• Homestead
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4.8

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34 restaurants available nearby

1. Mary's Vine

2. Golden Gai

3. Casbah

4. Carmella's Plates and Pints

5. Butterjoint

6. Morcilla

7. Lucca Ristorante

8. CADENCE+ Cellars Speakeasy

9. Viva La Vida Mexican Bar & Grill

10. SOBA Lounge

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