Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Highland Park

47 restaurants available nearby

1. Joseph Tambellini

4.7

Exceptional(2538)

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

2. Morcilla

4.9

Exceptional(1850)

Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • Lawrenceville

Booked 31 times today

Award-winning chef Justin Severino brings contemporary Spanish influenced cuisine to the Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh, just blocks from Severino’s Urban Mediterranean restaurant, Cure. Severino’s signature charcuterie program takes on a Spanish accent, enjoy pintxos from the bar and and large plates from a family-style menu to round out your experience. Refer to www.morcillapittsburgh.com for our current menu. Contact Morcilla for reservations larger than 4 guests.

3. Casbah

4.8

Exceptional(5365)

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!

4. SOBA Lounge

4.7

Exceptional(2882)

Price: Expensive

• Pan-Asian • Shadyside

Booked 33 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!

5. ELEVEN

4.8

Exceptional(6193)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 33 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.Reservations are available up to 30 days in advance; we look forward to serving you!

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6. City Works - Pittsburgh

4.4

Awesome(1000)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 13 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.

7. The Commoner

4.6

Exceptional(2412)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 42 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.

8. Butterjoint

4.7

Exceptional(2929)

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.

9. Meat & Potatoes

4.5

Awesome(1813)

Price: Very Expensive

• Comfort Food • Downtown

Booked 30 times today

Meat & Potatoes is a gourmet gastropub in downtown Pittsburgh known for elevating comfort food to a new level. With a menu boasting of dishes like pot roast, salmon, and lamb neck cassoulet, it's a go-to spot for special occasions. As one reviewer puts it, 'Great for date night or a special occasion but also great if you just want a tasty meal.'

10. Lucca Ristorante

4.1

Excellent(1664)

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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Mike
Pittsburgh •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Best restaurant in Pittsburgh. Going to RSVP for 1/2/2026 now. Eat there 3 times a year. Get the veal chop every time !!!
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Joseph TambelliniPrice: Expensive• Italian• Highland Park
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4.7
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Brian
Pittsburgh •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
I have heard great things about Morcilla so my wife and I made reservations for our anniversary dinner. We were not disappointed in the food, drinks, atmosphere or service. All were top notch. It was a great experience and we'd go back again to try more items from the menu. Morcilla is a great option for a date night, or just having dinner with a few friends.
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MorcillaPrice: Very Expensive• Spanish• Lawrenceville
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4.9
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Diane
Pittsburgh •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The food was delicious and our server was very attentive. Enjoyed the evening.
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SOBA LoungePrice: Expensive• Pan-Asian• Shadyside
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4.7
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LeslieVIP
Baltimore / Maryland •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Loved our dining experience here. Been here a couple of times and has never disappointed. Valet parking, friendly hostess, nice place for special occasions. The food is outstanding from start to finish. Our server was very knowledgeable and attentive. Have an extensive wine list and many nonalcoholic options available. I really enjoyed the meatballs, the winter salad, the beef tenderloin and the brown butter crème brûlée. My date enjoyed the calamari, the beet salad and the radiatore with duck confit. Overall, an excellent meal and would highly recommend this restaurant-one of the Burgh’s finest.
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ELEVENPrice: Very Expensive• American• Downtown
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4.8
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TonyVIP
Pittsburgh •108 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 Dec 2024
Great food and good service. Well taken care of and out in an hour on a Saturday night. Cocktails were very well made and Vegan options were offered for my wife. Will be back!
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CasbahPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Shadyside
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4.8

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47 restaurants available nearby

1. Joseph Tambellini

2. Morcilla

3. Casbah

4. SOBA Lounge

5. ELEVEN

6. City Works - Pittsburgh

7. The Commoner

8. Butterjoint

9. Meat & Potatoes

10. Lucca Ristorante

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