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Carmella's Plates and Pints

4.7
4.7
618 Reviews
$30 and under
American
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.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 6 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American, Comfort Food, Vegetarian / Vegan

  • Hours of operation

    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am

  • Phone number

    (412) 918-1215

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Owned/operated by

    Women

  • Private party facilities

    Book our private dining room or exclusive whiskey tasting room for your special occasion.

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown

  • Cross street

    19th Street

  • Parking details

    Street parking is available and a paid lot is next to the building

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 618 people are saying

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. Michele

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The place was busy for a Saturday night and I was excited that I was able to get a reservation so late (booked on Friday). I had the wild mushroom risotto and it was delicious. My friend had the risotto Nero which had calamari, mussels shrimp and lobster. It was served with squid ink. She loved every bite. All in all a wonderful meal and I look forward to returning.
  2. Suk1123

    Pittsburgh

    32 reviews

    3.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Beautiful bar and interesting overall ambiance. Extensive alcohol menu. Our drinks were excellent. The Wagyu Bolognese was very good. The risotto was very good as well. However, the chicken showed up separate from the risotto not incorporated into the entree which was a surprise and a little disappointing.
  3. KristinM

    Pittsburgh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Family favorite. We enjoy it every time we dine at Carmella's, wait staff is excellent and the food never disappoints, always great.
  4. BLSQ

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Very friendly place... Ben, our waiter was beyond friendly and helpful -- even gave us some free biscuits and frittata at the end of the Brunch! Have been to this place before and will go again and again.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious! Environment of restaurant was awesome! I will definitely be back.
  6. shortie

    Pittsburgh

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    It pains me to write this, as I’ve been to Carmella’s for brunch several times and it was on of my fav spots. I was excited to try it for dinner - but was disappointed in the food. It was so bland, it was like there was no seasoning whatsoever on anything. Appetizers, entrees, same issue. Drinks were good, and the service was good as well.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience5
    Went in on a random date night. Service and atmosphere were great. The drinks were also very good. However, the food was extremely bland. It is definitely not worth the price. You can get a lot better food at the same or lower price in the area. Would go back for drinks, not for food.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a good experience. Excellent service and even tasty GF options
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic ambience, service and food… and the live music was awesome!
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Server was very prompt and friendly!
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Limited menu due to restaurant week. Food was delicious and seating was unique. Felt kind of rushed.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience5
    The food was okay and our service was very slow. However the restaurant itself was pretty neat and they had a lot of draft beers, cocktails and even some mocktails to choose from!
  13. Outlaw

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service was excellent. Will be returning in the future
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for restaurant week and the food was delicious. Everything just had a good home made taste and quality to it. Will definitely return!
  15. KymL

    Pittsburgh

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved it. The food was delicious The whiskey selection is overwhelming
  16. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very cozy but eclectic. The food was special for Pittsburgh Restaurant week but absolutely delicious, quite a few choices. The Pastiscio and Shepherds pie were great choices and made with lamb. Ben and Tanya,our servers were very knowledgeable and attentive. It was a great evening and we plan to return. Carmella’s was a find thanks to Restaurant Week.
  17. RobZ

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food, service and amazing atmosphere… a gem!
  18. PMCPhilly

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience5
    Food was not wonderful, burger wqs very undercooked so it was sent back and butternut squash risotto was flavorless. The drinks and environment were great. Need to get the food up to par.
  19. LauraC

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love Carmella’s every-time I go! Great way to start off the new year!
  20. BillK

    Pittsburgh

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    Server was very good. Food was not what we expected but ok. We will go back.
  21. Jami

    Cleveland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I will be back just to get the crispy Brussels sprouts we had for an appetizer. One of the best things I have ever eaten. Love Carmellas! Food is fantastic and service is on point.
  22. MoniqueG

    Pittsburgh

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love Carmella’s!! Always good food service and ambiance !!
  23. yinzerella

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Though I've been to Carmella's previously, the other people in my party had not and were very pleased with my dinner location choice. We made selections from the robust whiskey menu, enjoyed dinner, other drinks, and fantastic desserts.
  24. DennisS

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great time and the atmosphere was great. The service stood out in a time when it's hard to find in many restaurants. The food was very tasty.
  25. TenFlash77

    Pittsburgh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a really good dining experience. The food was excellent and the service was great. We really enjoyed the relaxing environment because we could spend time talking with each other without having to worry about a lot of noise and distractions in the background.
  26. maven

    Pittsburgh

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Two couples in our party; the filet wellington was excellent as was the salmon dinner. Two of us ordered the spaetzle dinner, which was ok but lacked taste. The texture and color of the spaetzle dish was not appealing - grayish brown color. The bartender did a great job of preparing two cocktails for two picky customers -- very good!
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing ambiance with great drinks and food! The happy was great and the bolognese and salmon were perfect. Our server was great! 10/10 experience
  28. DaveL

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My second visit to Carmella's but the first time in the restaurant. Very good vibe. I enjoyed the bar on my previous visit but the restaurant just shades it. The food is astonishingly high quality and great value - the desserts are to die for.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was amazing!! From the Bloody Mary to the pumpkin cheesecake. We met friends for brunch and everything was perfect. The server was very nice and attentive.
  30. MeganL

    Pittsburgh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful! Food was great and service was fantastic.
  31. AngelaT

    Pittsburgh

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place was absolutely amazing!! A hidden gem!!! I can’t believe we haven’t tried Carmella’s until now…such a cozy, neat atmosphere and the food was next level. We will 100% be back!!
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 11, 2022

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    GREAT bar, friendly and attentive service, “meh” food.
  33. gibby

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pasta with scallops and brussel sprouts app were outstanding!
  34. Steph

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Will definitely come back. Food was plated beautifully and tasted amazing! Well done with craftmanship and care!
  35. Woodsa11

    Pittsburgh

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Carmella’s never disappoints. The food is delicious. We shared the crispy Brussels, and the mussels and then for my entree the Wagyu Bolognese gnocchi. Did I say the food was delicious? The service was also superb. It was nice fall evening with the front windows open to the bar area seating. It was a lovely evening spent with friends.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2022

    overall2food1service5ambience4
    Food was bland. Drinks were decent. Wouldn’t recommend
  37. Tina

    Washington DC

    129 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    129 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Nice dinner and great service ! Wish the menu had more selections . Great burger :)
  38. SKVDS93

    Key West

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Carmella’s is always a good bet for a great meal in the Southside. Service is spot on, whiskey list can’t be beat and the burger is the best in town. Highly recommend it.
  39. DDintheBurgh

    Pittsburgh

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is always delicious and service is fabulous!
  40. KathyB

    Baltimore

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friendly service, great drinks and delicious food!!! Prices were reasonable too! We would definitely recommend!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Carmella's Plates and Pints offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (412) 918-1215.

Carmella's Plates and Pints is rated 4.7 stars by 618 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Carmella's Plates and Pints

1908 E Carson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    19th Street

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown

  • Hours of operation

    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am

  • Cuisines

    American, Comfort Food, Vegetarian / Vegan

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Street parking is available and a paid lot is next to the building

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Owned/operated by

    Women

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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