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Address:
444 Liberty Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Neighborhood:
Downtown

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Cuisine:
Contemporary American

Price: $30 and under

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Elements Contemporary Cuisine Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.elementscuisine.com
Email: info@elementscuisine.com
Phone: (412) 251-0168
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 2:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm, Sunday: Closed
Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Contemporary American, International
Executive Chef: Robert Courser
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
Catering: We will work with any venue and budget to create unique menu consistent with Elements farm-to-table philosophy.
Private Party Facilities: Full audio/visual integrated private room with capacity up to 30 guests. Two large flat screens, conference phone, Internet available.
Private Party Contact: Michelle LaValle-Denk (412) 251-0168
Entertainment: Live Jazz on Fridays in Main Dining Room, and acoustic Rock duo every Tuesday. 6pm-8pm in the lounge.

Getting there

Cross Street: Stanwix
Parking: Private Lot
Parking Details: Free validated parking for all guests after 5pm 2 hour free validation 11am-5pm Parking located in Gateway Center parking lot

A word from Elements Contemporary Cuisine

Elements Cuisine brings a menu of diverse culinary classics to downtown Pittsburgh. Elements works closely with area growers and purveyors to ensure immediate access to fresh, high-quality produce, meat and fish, and focuses on expert presentation. This approach creates an unmistakable dining… experience that raises the bar for downtown Pittsburgh restaurants. Our core menu of traditional dishes with a unique flair is complemented by a selection of seasonal specials using the freshest ingredients possible. The dining experience is consistent with our farm-to-table philosophy, with an atmosphere featuring unique architectural design in natural surroundings. Elements Cuisine is located in Gateway Center at 444 Liberty Avenue (near Point State Park).Continued

Elements Contemporary Cuisine

4.2

263 $30 and under restaurant

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261 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

261 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

fit for foodies(140)
special occasion(132)
romantic(92)

good for groups(76)
notable wine list(64)
vibrant bar scene(39)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (261)

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

An outstanding find

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/06/2012

2006

Dined on 01/06/2012

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This was out first visit to the restaurant that replaced the Palomino Restaurant in Gateway Center a year or so ago. We were not disappointed. The ambience is straight forward -- pleasant without being excessively fancy. There were many choices of appetizers, starters, main courses, and desserts available and those we tried were very creatively prepared. The food was excellent, adjustments to special dietary needs were quickly accepted, and the service was outstanding. In addition, the location -- within easy walking distance from the cultural district -- and the free parking (until 2 am!) were a plus. We did not make use of the bar area but it is large, attractive, and very active. We will return often."

Dined on 01/06/2012

2006

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Very accommodating people.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 12/17/2011

2011

Dined on 12/17/2011

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Very accommodating people. Good staff and the Owner was on top of everything going on in the place. Parked downstairs and they picked up the tab - great way to finish off on a cold night. Couldn't have been a better evening for 6 after an afternoon show."

Dined on 12/17/2011

2011

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We thoroughly enjoyed our

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2008

Dined on 04/13/2012

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We thoroughly enjoyed our meals. My huspand enjoyed the blend of seasonings in the pork tenderloin while I enjoyed the pairing of of the rack of veal with the spring risotto. The spring risotto was perfect--creamy with the perfect amount of peas and shards of asparagus.

We enjoy the interesting and tantalizing array of cured meats and artisan cheeses offered for one of Elements appetizers. I try a new combination each time I dine there. I have not been disappointed."

Dined on 04/13/2012

2008

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Really creative menu and good!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/29/2012

2011

Dined on 03/29/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We often go out to eat before play or symphony but this time we wanted a "foodie 'night out.
Our only entertainment would be our dinner. We elected the Family-Style 7 course Tasting Menu and ate just a light breakfast. The first course was 3 kinds of dried cured meats -duck speck, prosciutto, and chorizo with assorted olives and toasted bread. All we're excellent. The 2nd course was Crab Rangoon . The taste was there but I didn't like the soft texture of the filling. It tasted like cream cheese along with crab. The salad of red and gold roasted beets with greens and goat cheese was excellent. The next course was perfectly cooked salmon on a bed of stir fried asian vegetables and topped with a crossing of citrus hoisin. The waiter came to t"

Dined on 03/29/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

I had a very good experience.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/10/2012

2003

Dined on 04/10/2012

2003

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I had a very good experience. The food and service are great."

Dined on 04/10/2012

2003

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Business a must!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/04/2012

2009

Dined on 04/04/2012

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Great for business luncheons! Impress your clients with class and excellent food!"

Dined on 04/04/2012

2009

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

food was average..ambience

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2012

2011

Dined on 04/07/2012

2011

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"food was average..ambience is fine..service was okay.. you can get a lot more bang for your money just not memorable compared to many better choices in the area"

Dined on 04/07/2012

2011

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Fantastic food and very friendly/pr

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2012

2011

Dined on 04/07/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Fantastic food and very friendly/prompt service. Server knew her stuff about the menu and was very knowledgeable. Great dining experience."

Dined on 04/07/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

My wife and I ate here for

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/06/2012

2011

Dined on 04/06/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"My wife and I ate here for dinner Easter Weekend. Food-wise it was a mixed bag. Some of the food was excellent - the chorizo and some of the cheeses on the starter plate, and the flat iron steak - other elements were good - the amish chicken with dried cherries and the tuscan soup and finally a few things were poorly done - the polenta served with the chicken was pasty and without much flavor.

Service-wise, many things could be improved. It would be nice to be asked if we were enjoying our meal more than once at the end, volunteering more information about the food (we asked about the tuscan tomato soup, but the description omitted the fact that it contained fish). Overall service was prompt (perhaps a bit rushed).
Lovely locati"

Dined on 04/06/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Elements: still on point

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/03/2012

2009

Dined on 04/03/2012

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Elements always offers fine cuisine done right. Combinations are simple, yet delicate, offering robust flavors with beautiful presentation. My most recent trip to Elements was on a Tuesday night, having dinner before a show at The Cabaret Theater. My date and I were both very pleased with our meals. My date had scallops atop a black bean cake. The scallops were tender and buttery, and the black bean cake was infused with flavor. I had the seared tuna, which was cooked to perfection. The accompanying rice cake with ponzu sauce offered a nice crunch that contrasted the softness of the tuna. The ever-gracious host came around not once, but twice to ask us if we enjoyed our food and if he could do anything for us. Well done."