Best Cozy Restaurants in Highland Park

66 restaurants available nearby

1. Joseph Tambellini

4.8

Exceptional(2538)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Highland Park

Booked 14 times today

Located in Highland Park, Joseph Tambellini Restaurant offers the very best Italian inspired cuisine.Featuring expertly crafted fresh fish, steaks, fresh pasta, traditional chicken and veal dishes.Also beautiful hand made desserts and an extensive Italian and Californian wine list. Owned and Operated by Joseph and his wife Melissa, the staff is dedicated to bringing you an overall exceptional dining experience. Warm, romantic fine dining in the true Tambellini family tradition.*VERY IMPORTANT* FOR FIRST FLOOR SPECIFIC REQUESTS-contact the restaurant by phone to make your reservation. We cannot guarantee First Floor for online reservations. *We will call you the day of your reservation to confirm your reservation so PLEASE HAVE YOUR CURRENT CONTACT INFORMATION IN YOUR PROFILE. IF WE DO NOT SPEAK WITH YOU THE DAY OF, WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO HONOR YOUR RESERVATION!Outdoor patio, open weather permitting.Price (the average cost of dinner, including one drink and tip): $40 to $75

2. Casbah

4.8

Exceptional(5369)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Shadyside

Booked 50 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!

3. Golden Gai

4.8

Exceptional(67)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Point Breeze

Booked 58 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.

4. Morcilla

4.9

Exceptional(1852)

Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • Lawrenceville

Booked 27 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.

5. Butterjoint

4.6

Exceptional(2930)

Price: Moderate

• French American • Oakland

Booked 28 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. Ritual House

4.7

Exceptional(1498)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 79 times today

Spirited food and drink in an atmosphere designed for the senses. Ritual House was inspired by the world travels of friends who also have a passion for Pittsburgh. Inspired art, devilish details, and comfortable, luxurious surroundings, are just the start of the experience. Located in the iconic Union Trust Building in Downtown Pittsburgh, Ritual House features innovative modern American food with global flavors and artfully crafted cocktails imagined by Lisa & Herky Pollock. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Saturday and Sunday brunch.

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7. Carmella's Plates and Pints

4.8

Exceptional(716)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 16 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.

8. Lucca Ristorante

4.2

Awesome(1665)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Oakland

Booked 8 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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9. CADENCE+ Cellars Speakeasy

4.7

Exceptional(158)

Price: Expensive

• American • Switzer

Booked 12 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.

10. SOBA Lounge

4.7

Exceptional(2884)

Price: Expensive

• Pan-Asian • Shadyside

Booked 21 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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Tracey
Pittsburgh / Western PA •17 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Excellent food in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. Very enjoyable. Premium prices but worth the money.
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MorcillaPrice: Very Expensive• Spanish• Lawrenceville
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4.9
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Mackenzie
Baltimore / Maryland •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
From start to finish—wow! We had an amazing dinner at Golden Gai at the counter. Dishes we tried: - spicy cucumber salad - ginger salad - scallop roll - rickrolld roll - salmon nigiri - toro nigiri - fried soba noodles (mushrooms were insane!) - yuzu tart for dessert Everything was stellar with unexpected flavor twists at every turn. We also loved the unique stoneware and glassware! All staff we interacted with were warm, friendly, and personable. We’ll be back!
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Golden GaiPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Point Breeze
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4.8
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Janice andVIP
Pittsburgh / Western PA •121 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Late night stop excellent service! Soup was warming blue fish pate was excellent
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ButterjointPrice: Moderate• French American• Oakland
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4.6
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DeronVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
My first time back in years as I moved out of the area. It’s even better than I remembered. We had a selection of shared items and apps and all were amazing and served with perfect timing.
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CasbahPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Shadyside
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4.8
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Patti
Pittsburgh / Western PA •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
I got to sit in the back room with the fireplace. I got to see first hand how hard the waitresses and table runners work. No matter what I have ordered I have always been satisfied with my meal. I would always recommend their famous meatballs (which are huge) and their fried zucchini. I also tried there crème brulee cheesecake for the first time and it was delicious. Can't wait to go back there again!
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Joseph TambelliniPrice: Expensive• Italian• Highland Park
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4.8

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66 restaurants available nearby

1. Joseph Tambellini

2. Casbah

3. Golden Gai

4. Morcilla

5. Butterjoint

6. Ritual House

7. Carmella's Plates and Pints

8. Lucca Ristorante

9. CADENCE+ Cellars Speakeasy

10. SOBA Lounge

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