Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Pittsburgh

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Updated June 05, 2025

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One by Spork

5.0

5 (1062)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

East Liberty

About the restaurant

ONE by Spork is a NEW, immersive culinary experience from the James Beard nominated team behind Spork, featuring a single tasting menu with curated beverage pairings, served around an intimate 16-seat chef’s counter. Our cooking is hyper-scratch, using produce from our expansive on-site garden to make every plate a balance of tradition and creativity. Pairings are included, with a choice between a cocktail & wine pairing or an N/A pairing that's just as intentional & well-crafted. With one menu, one team, and one seating per night around a shared table, we invite you to let us take care of the details while you step into a guided culinary adventure.

Doors open at 6 PM; dinner begins at 6:30 PM. Reservations required. $275 pp (excludes tax+gratuity)

We cannot accommodate allium, nightshade, or butter allergies, nor vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free diets. We can accommodate some restrictions with advance notice. Call or email at least 7 days before visiting to discuss special requests

Top review

SarahVIP

Dined on Jun 26, 2025

Absolutely incredible! Unparalleled love and understanding of food. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!!

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Popular dish

Tagliatelle Bolognese

Arlecchino Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (706)

$50 and over

Italian

McMurray

About the restaurant

Arlecchino is a representation of the heart and soul of the wonderful world of Cuisine di Italiano. We are the sister restaurant of Cento Anni Alla Famiglia located on the hilltop of Pittsburgh. We are a full service restaurant which specializes in artisanal recipes passed down from Alla Famiglia along with the creativity from our chefs that prepare different nightly menus and desserts. 100% of our items are hand crafted duplicating the integrity of the old world.

Bar 1904, which is located upstairs in the balcony of our main dining room, is not only beautiful and cozy but by the hands of our talented bar tenders prepares hand crafted cocktails, beers and an outstanding wine list to choose from.

Dining at Arlecchino is an experience and may take time. We do allow 2 hours for parties of 2, 2.5 for parties 3-4 and 3 hours for parties over 5. Please be aware that your table may be booked after these time periods. If you would like to shorten your experience, please let us know!

Top review

Bill

Dined 2 days ago

Always the best in S hills! Fantastic service and great food!

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4.8

4.8 (2357)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Washington

About the restaurant

Bistecca Steakhouse and Wine Bar, located on the terrace level at the Meadows Racetrack and Casino, is the fine dining destination in the greater Pittsburgh/Washington area. Our Culinary team has brought together classic steakhouse favorites, fresh seafood and Italian cuisine. Bistecca also boasts an eclectic wine list featuring Italian and American wines that is diverse enough to please any palate. Enjoy the panoramic view of the racetrack or step outside Bistecca to overlook the Casino below. Bistecca also has two premiere private dining rooms equipped with audio visual capabilities and five luxury boxes for race events or casual parties.
On-line reservations are valid for the main dining room, please call directly to reserve our private dining room areas.

Top review

BernieVIP

Dined 2 days ago

It’s a great place to eat! Food and service were really good!

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Popular dish

Our Signature Crab Cake

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Scallops

Umi Japanese Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (741)

$50 and over

Japanese

Shadyside

About the restaurant

With every detail considered and every arrangement intended, Umi exists to please with gentle perfection. Perfectly fresh fish is prepared in an elegantly and understated manner. Traditional Japanese decor reflects the ancient art of sushi while lively music and contemporary service align with the modern and masterful preparation of the plates. Climb the steps for an exquisitely refined journey.

Umi is located directly upstairs from Soba in Shadyside. Reservations are available up to 30 days in advance; we look forward to serving you!

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MatthewVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Danielle has always been one of the best servers there and has became a good friend we feel like family there and she always makes our visits special Chef Shu is amazing at what he does never disappoints

Eddie V's - Pittsburgh

4.8

4.8 (4006)

$50 and over

Seafood

Downtown

About the restaurant

Eddie V's Prime Seafood is a luxury dining destination known for the seafood flown in from pristine waters around the world, as well as its premium hand-carved steaks. Dishes are artistically prepared and feature an ever-changing array of seasonal seafood, along with critically acclaimed prime center-cut steaks broiled to perfection. The restaurant's award-wining wine list, which has been recognized by Wine Spectator, has more than 300 wines curated by Eddie V's very own Advanced Sommelier. In the V Lounge, guests can sip classic and creative cocktails, and enjoy signature appetizers against a backdrop of live music trios.

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MichaelVIP

Dined 4 days ago

The scallops, new in the menu, were excellent. And the service and live music were extraordinary as always.

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Popular dish

Maine Lobster Bisque

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Georges Bank Scallops

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Chilean Sea Bass

Mary's Vine

4.8

4.8 (864)

$30 and under

Wine Bar

Homestead

About the restaurant

Our wine lounge is a perfect meeting place to celebrate a special occasion, meet up with friends, date night, or out with another couple. Come enjoy a glass of wine or a classic cocktail, partake of some amazing food that is fun to share! We are a 21 and over establishment.

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Leah

Dined on Jun 26, 2025

Excellent staff, superb food, and exceptional wines! Will definitely return! And the outdoor terrace with a more casual menu looks like a great spot!

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The Melting Pot - Pittsburgh

4.7

4.7 (1945)

$31 to $50

Fondue

Downtown

About the restaurant

Pittsburgh's favorite celebration restaurant. "The Melting Pot is pure entertainment," declares the NY Times. Whether it's a romantic dinner for two, a gathering of friends for a bridal or baby shower, girl's night out, happy hour, or a birthday, The Melting Pot has the recipe to make all your occasions special. Relax in our inviting, open, elegant atmosphere and let our attentive servers guide you through our selection of fondues, sauces, and fine wines. Winner of an "Award of Excellence" from Wine Spectator magazine. The Melting Pot specializes in fondue and offers a wide variety of menu options for all dietary needs. In addition to our regular menus, we also serve gluten free and vegan offerings.

To-go options are now available! Place an order online or by calling the restaurant!

Top review

Julie

Dined 3 days ago

Perfect as always. Such a fun dining experience. Our server was so kind! My only suggestion was he touched all our utensils and then placed them on our food. Not a huge deal, but some would really struggle with this.

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Popular dish

Pure Chocolate Fondue

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Chocolate Explosion

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Yin & Yang Chocolate Fondue

Coast and Main Seafood and Chophouse

4.7

4.7 (1232)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Monroeville

About the restaurant

Pacific Northwest inspired Steak and Seafood featuring Certified angus beef, fresh fish,, shellfish, and oysters. Our wine list compliments our cuisine featuring highly rated selections from California, Oregon, and Washington. Cocktails are made from scratch using fresh ingredients. Unwind in our comfortable lounge and enjoy a craft beer or specialty cocktail and snack from our happy hour menu. Our lunch menu is a must for a business meeting or if you need a break from an afternoon shopping spree. Ask for details about entertaining in our private dining room or in the Wine Cellar at Coast and Main.

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ChristianVIP

Dined on Jun 24, 2025

Notable standouts included the Beet Pillow Salad and the Pork Chops. Kellie was an excellent server.

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Experience

Happy Hour

Pasha Mediterranean restaurant

4.7

4.7 (63)

$30 and under

Turkish

Shadyside

About the restaurant

A taste of Turkey, along with Mediterranean options, awaits at this traditional spot with a patio.

Top review

TomVIP

Dined 6 days ago

This was a nice last-minute find. As often happens when I travel, I end up being the person who finds the place to eat even when others commit to doing so. In this case, I went on Open Table to look for something interesting with potential to be on the healthier side of things. Pasha was perfect. While I am sure their individual entrees are fine, we opted for shared appetizers and main courses that allowed us to experience a wide range of their great food. The place has a real neighborhood, Mediterranean, family-run vibe. Now, I have a go-to whenever I visit Pittsburgh.

The Rebel Room

4.2

4.2 (65)

$31 to $50

American

Downtown

About the restaurant

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, The Rebel Room is a neighborhood bar and restaurant located in Downtown Pittsburgh offering guests a new take on American fare. Experience an inviting atmosphere punctuated by The Rebel Room’s eclectic design inspired by the rebels who made Pittsburgh what it is today.

We ask that you please respect our reservation size regulations. Due to the size of our dining room, we cannot always accommodate parties larger than six. Please call, if you wish to reserve a table or section for a party larger than six. Although these reservations can not be guaranteed, we will do our best to accommodate you. We look forward to seeing you!

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Dr. ConstanceVIP

Dined on May 25, 2025

Was there for a Rare Magic show and had lunch prior to the venue. The food was good, service good, considering we were the only ones there for an hour. Burrata charcuterie board was ok needed something more to compliment the burrata other than berries, a fruit jam spread (small portion for 2), pickled veggies (small amount for 2) and crostini for the price, was disappointing to say the least. French onion soup was good. Chicken sandwich with fries was pub style; though it was good for lunch menu. Must say the old-fashioned mixed drink and bloody mary was good, bartender/waiter knew his stuff. I travel a good bit and normally my to-go-to is Eddie V's and Capital Grille; they are pricey, but you get great quality appetizers, food and desserts. Will try this place again to see what their dinner menu has to offer.

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