Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Oakmont

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Allison ParkDowntownEast LibertyHighland ParkLawrencevilleMonroeville

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

19 restaurants available nearby

1. Morcilla

4.9

Exceptional(1875)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • Lawrenceville

Booked 22 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.

2. SOBA Lounge

4.7

Exceptional(2896)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Pan-Asian • Shadyside

Booked 22 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!

3. Casbah

4.8

Exceptional(5403)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Shadyside

Booked 38 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. City Works - Pittsburgh

4.4

Awesome(1011)

$$$$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.

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5. Hartwood Restaurant & Whispers Pub

4.8

Exceptional(746)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Allison Park

Booked 15 times today

Hartwood Restaurant & Whispers Pub is a go-to spot for special occasions like birthdays, graduations, and anniversaries. With its unique dining setting, excellent service, and fantastic food, it's perfect for an unhurried dining experience. Reviews consistently praise the restaurant's ambiance, decor, and menu. Plus, the outdoor dining in a garden-like atmosphere with a wood burning fireplace is an added treat. It's a hidden gem that you'll love for its quality, fresh seasonal menu and attentive staff.

6. Butterjoint

4.6

Exceptional(2952)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French American • Oakland

Booked 21 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. Joseph Tambellini

4.8

Exceptional(2548)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Highland Park

Booked 8 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

8. The Vandal

4.8

Exceptional(643)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary European • Lawrenceville

Booked 12 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"

9. Lucca Ristorante

4.1

Excellent(1678)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Oakland

Booked 10 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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10. Pino's Contemporary Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar

4.9

Exceptional(1239)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Point Breeze

Booked 12 times today

Welcome to Pino's Contemporary Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar!Pino's is a small neighborhood eatery tucked away in Pittsburgh's popular East End neighborhood of Point Breeze. You will often find regulars from the neighborhood and new guests enjoying dinner and drinks. With a warm decor of Italian mosaic tabletops, rich woods and colors, Pino's is a welcoming spot where Executive Chef & Owner Joseph "Pino" Mico proves there's more to Italian cuisine than just red sauce. Here you will find a merging of creative interpretations of the Italian classics as well as Mediterranean cuisine that is thoughtful and complex. Please be sure to view our most current menu offering on our website at : www.chefpino.com

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John
Pittsburgh / Western PA •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Eleven is still one of the very best in pgh! Forget the over the top trendy trying to gets places and the ultra steak houses. Eleven has been and remains the standard!
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ELEVENPrice: Very Expensive• American• Downtown
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4.8
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JulieVIP
Pittsburgh / Western PA •40 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Started with warm welcome and outstanding service. Food excellent. Decor sophisticated without losing cozy. Thank you!
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CasbahPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Shadyside
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4.8
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JennaVIP
Fort Lauderdale •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We absolutely loved our food. From the starters to dessert was amazing! Our waitress was great, great suggestions, funny, silly. We really enjoyed her. We were a little disappointed that we had to wait 25 minutes after our reservation time but the good food made up for it. I was enjoying my food so much, I forgot to take pictures!
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Grand ConcoursePrice: Moderate• Seafood• Downtown
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4.3
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DaveVIP
Pittsburgh / Western PA •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Our server, Meaghan, was terrific as usual, and she made an outstanding wine recommendation. The jámon Serrano with almonds and the scallops crudo were superb. Fun experience once again.
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MorcillaPrice: Very Expensive• Spanish• Lawrenceville
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4.9
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MauriceVIP
Pittsburgh / Western PA •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 10, 2025
I went to Soba for my birthday celebration. The service was warm and welcoming. The absolutely delicious, high quality food was served in ample portions. The cocktails were wonderful and creative. We tried things from every section of the menu and everything was a success. Soba has landed high on my "Return to" list.
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SOBA LoungePrice: Expensive• Pan-Asian• Shadyside
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4.7

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