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The Forge, Pittsburgh, PA

The Forge

4.9
4.9
502 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
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The Forge is a 21+ craft-cocktail and Mediterranean small-plates lounge. We invite our guests to spend their time with us imbibing custom-forged cocktails or locally sourced spirits, beer, and wine while enjoying our expertise in Mediterranean cuisine that we are committed to deriving from regional producers.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Pizza Bar, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (412) 408-3322
  • Website
    http://www.theforgepgh.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    We offer private events! Please contact info@theforgepgh.com for more information.
  • Location
    3345 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15201-1381
  • Neighborhood
    Lawrenceville
  • Parking details
    Parking available in the Clemente Museum parking lot. Street Parking available as well.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 502 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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502 Reviews

  1. GailannG

    Pittsburgh

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow! Great experience last night at the Forge. Food was phenomenal! We sat at the bar with Mia as our server and it was just such a nice relaxed. Lovely evening. Thanks to all.

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  2. Juliet

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always one of our favorite relaxed and delicious evenings out.

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  3. YanaC

    Pittsburgh

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and fabulous drinks served in a comfortable and chic atmosphere.

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  4. silvib

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice and comfy atmosphere, great food and drinks,good service. We'll definitely come back.

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  5. ClaireK

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time here! It’s a stunning spot, tucked away and lively with lots of cool people in attendance. The food is just so good here. I cannot recommend this spot enough. I will come back again and again and again. We had The Rainbow & Feta Bang Bang Pizza + espresso martini (so yummy), curry cocktail (also yummy), ube drink, & the labeneh martini (YUM…like a salad cocktail which is right up my alley, I hope that intrigues others to try it because it’s amazing). The service was a little slow but thats because our server was the only person working the floor. Kudos to her. Considering it was packed on a Tuesday, she did the best she could and we left happy :)

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  6. JimN

    Pittsburgh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service with unique menu and setting.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very cool, nice vibe, excellent

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  8. VBMG

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gorgeous, comfortable atmosphere with excellent cocktails and mocktails, and very good, beautiful food. Kind of pricey, but a somewhat unique experience that's worth trying.

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  9. MeganC

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent spot! Delicious food & drinks, great atmosphere and wonderful service! Cant wait to go again!

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  10. LatresaZ

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a nice vibe. The dessert and food selection maybe rotate.

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  11. Pastrlvr

    Pittsburgh

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Forge is such a fun vibe with delicious food!!love the schwarma hummus.

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  12. LynnR

    Pittsburgh

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Forge offers food for everyone. Great selection of dishes that are vegetarian and vegan. The falafel and ahi tuna are the best in the city. Had the labneh platter also for the first time it was delicious. Three of us shared the above along with the Israeli salad and cauliflower and it was more than enough. Great cocktails snd service.

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  13. RebeccaW

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing ambience, excellent food, drinks and service. Absolutely love The Forge!

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous little find in lower Lawrenceville! Fantastic drinks and food. The schwarma and flatbreads were our favorite ❤️

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stepping into the Forge is like leaving the city behind. Absolutely wonderful experience and some of the best food Ive had in recent memory. Bartenders Choice cocktails were amazing Highly recommended and I will absolutely be returning.

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  16. MarisaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    everybody that works here is great the drinks were insane!!! the pizza was perfect!!!!! YUM!!! loved all the lamps and fun chairs

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  17. JesseT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hip, comfortable and relaxing. Great vegan options.

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  18. SusanaT

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The tuna small plate was not very good but the other items ordered were delicious. Very nice place to catch up with a friend Comfortable seating.

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  19. ChristainT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As soon as you walk in the ambiance is very inviting and very intimate. If you are looking for a small quiet place to have a great bite to eat this is the place! The food could use a little salt and pepper but the other seasoning were very good! Also service from the bar and waiters were very friendly and attentive! Drinks were a 10 out of 10!!

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  20. CarolineK

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The drinks were amazing and the food was delicious! My only complaint is that the set up made it hard to do a family style meal with sharing different dishes.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent vibe with wonderful food and drinks! The staff was kind and attentive. They went out of their to make sure we were pleased!

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  22. Effort

    Pittsburgh

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed the charcuterie, nice selection. They were out of the wine we won't, and the others available are not the best selection. Not sure how they do not have a wine on the list.

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  23. ElizabethR

    Pittsburgh

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's hard to put into words how much my husband and I LOVE LOVE LOVE The Forge!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's one of our favorite restaurants in the world, truly. Everything is perfection - the food is beyond delicious, the atmosphere is beautiful, and the staff and service are outstanding. The only disappointing thing is we don't live in Pittsburgh anymore, or we would be there every week!!! We always go at least once every time we are in town. This is always the first place I recommend to anyone. Oh - and the owner - is just the kindest person in the world. This is a place I hope is around for a very very very long time!!!!!!!!!!!

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We made a reservation to celebrate my daughter’s 21st birthday. The staff was awesome, they helped make her night memorable. We had the hummus and the caprese pizza, both were outstanding. It was the perfect spot to start our evening. Highly recommend The Forge!

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had family visiting from out of town and wanted to show them a special time in Pittsburgh. The Forge was the perfect place for this. It was fun, classy and the food was amazing. We also loved the aesthetic inside and will be back again!

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  26. Stephanie

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing vegan offerings. We plan to come back soon.

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  27. ChristineW

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was so good! Super cute atmosphere, too.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience was outstanding! Everyone was very accommodating. Good was excellent and the drinks were phenomenally delicious. 10/10 recommend coming here.

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  29. Yolanda

    Pittsburgh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food (also for vegetarians!), very inventive and tasty cocktails, friendly staff

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  30. Foodie111

    Pittsburgh

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an excellent experience - delicious small plates, an intimate, inviting ambience and friendly, attentive service - you can't go wrong! Make sure you try the falafel - it is the best falafel I have ever had anywhere in the world which is saying a lot!

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  31. sanihi

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always fantastic food and amazing cocktails. We love The Forge!

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite places to go for a light meal and a drink. No place in Pittsburgh makes cocktails as good as they do!!!

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  33. Yolanda

    Pittsburgh

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Relaxt ambiance, stunning cocktails, great food for vegetarians!

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  34. RileyG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, creative drinks, cool and intimate ambiance. Must try the labneh dip, this yogurt dip is so cultured and rich!

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and the staff are outstanding…especially Dani, we love her!!

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  36. AmandaH

    Pittsburgh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have had several good experiences here but last night was another excellent one to mention. The food the service the vibes it’s all amazing! And I love the pickles lol

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  37. HarG

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance, friendly staff, reasonably priced for exceptional food, small plate selection and drink menu was outstanding

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great night !!! Food A+++++ service the BEST!!!! Highly recommend this place !!! Will be back again!! Loved loved the s’mores campfire martini !!! Do yourself a favor and go there you won’t regret it !!!

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  39. JulieR

    Pittsburgh

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is amazing! The gluten free pizza is delicious…can’t wait to have it again. The bartenders are so very knowledgeable and create really interesting cocktails.

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  40. Leland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect ambient setting and wonderful service! We had a great time!!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from The Forge using the Order Online button. The Forge also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (412) 408-3322.

The Forge is rated 4.9 stars by 502 OpenTable diners.

The Forge does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Forge

3345 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15201-1381

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Lawrenceville
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Pizza Bar, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking available in the Clemente Museum parking lot. Street Parking available as well.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.theforgepgh.com/
  • Phone number
    (412) 408-3322
  • Private party facilities
    We offer private events! Please contact info@theforgepgh.com for more information.
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