Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in East Liberty

51 restaurants available nearby

1. Casbah

4.8

Exceptional(5321)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Shadyside

Booked 43 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. SOBA Lounge

4.7

Exceptional(2852)

Price: Expensive

• Pan-Asian • Shadyside

Booked 25 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.

3. Paris 66

4.5

Awesome(2194)

Price: Moderate

• French • Shadyside

Booked 4 times today

Enter Paris 66 and you will immediately feel transported to a French Bistro down to the last detail. This upscale, award-winning haven is not only a "family affair" – exclusively owned & operated with love by doting duo Frederic and Lori Rongier – but it is also that rare combination of worlds - intimate and inviting, yet appropriate for both special occasions & casual get-togethers. We bring a menu of everyday French culinary classics by offering up the perfect marriage of local/organic sensibilities with French influences & techniques. A superb wine list invites and ensures you to find the most perfect wine to pair with the delicious flavors created in the open kitchen. Sip our signature cocktail from the sidewalk terrace in the warmer months or enjoy our perennially popular heated patio in the rear. And of course, no visit is complete without a taste of one of the artistically masterful and masterfully artistic delectable creations of Master Pastry Chef David Piquard. Bon Appétit!

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4. Umi Japanese Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(700)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Shadyside

Booked 6 times today

Umi Japanese Restaurant is a special occasion spot for its unique, high-quality dining experience. Customers rave about the 'excellent food and service', calling it 'an experience' rather than just a meal. Reviews mention celebrations like birthdays and anniversaries, and the '11 Course Omakase' is specifically noted for special events. The ambience is also praised, transforming a Victorian row house into a tranquil Japanese garden.

5. Morcilla

4.9

Exceptional(1815)

Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • Lawrenceville

Booked 34 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.

6. 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.

7. ELEVEN

4.8

Exceptional(6137)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 36 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.

8. Butterjoint

4.7

Exceptional(2912)

Price: Moderate

• French American • Oakland

Booked 24 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. Grand Concourse

4.3

Awesome(8356)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 98 times today

Housed in the beautifully preserved Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad Station, the Grand Concourse restaurant at Station Square is a true testament of grandeur and elegant dining. With a cathedral stained-glass vaulted ceiling, marble columns, and a dramatic staircase, guests are quickly transported to the glamorous side of the Progressive Era with the luxury of a modern day menu. Our award-winning seafood restaurant boasts a fine selection of our signature seafood dinner specials, tender steaks, poultry, and on Sundays, the best brunch in Pittsburgh. Nestled comfortably on the riverfront and overlooking the downtown skyline, Grand Concourse at Station Square will outshine any restaurant near you—and any seafood restaurant Pittsburgh has to offer. Come join us for the most memorable dining experience around.

10. Lucca Ristorante

4.1

Excellent(1653)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Oakland

Booked 14 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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John
Pittsburgh •5 reviews
4.0
Dined today
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 •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day 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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Michael
Pittsburgh •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Perfect. I am frequently there. Ashley- server. 1st time I’ve seen her. Best server I’ve ever had. She was sweet,’funny, attentive. Love her. Great seeing Jeff per usual. So nice to go to a place where the manager remembers your name. Even the valet was great. Food so good. I ate way too much and would do it again. Love it
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SOBA LoungePrice: Expensive• Pan-Asian• Shadyside
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4.7
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Michael
Pittsburgh •1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 Nov 2024
I've enjoyed multiple visits to Paris 66 for dinner and Sunday brunch, but last night may have been the best dining experience that I've had there so far. The pan seared lamb was absolutely magnificent, perfectly cooked and unbelievably tender; the waiter offered to get me a steak knife to cut it, but I didn't need one! The sauce chasseur was the perfect accompaniment to the meat and this was probably the most delicious lamb dish that I've ever had! Bracketed by escargots as an appetizer and crepes Versailles for dessert, this was a meal to remember! As always, my waiter was cheerful and attentive.
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Paris 66Price: Moderate• French• Shadyside
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4.5
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Maud
Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 Sept 2024
We had a wonderful time at Umi, delicious food and great team!
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Umi Japanese RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Shadyside
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4.9

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51 restaurants available nearby

1. Casbah

2. SOBA Lounge

3. Paris 66

4. Umi Japanese Restaurant

5. Morcilla

6. One by Spork

7. ELEVEN

8. Butterjoint

9. Grand Concourse

10. Lucca Ristorante

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