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The Forge is a 21+ laid-back lounge featuring a seasonal menu alongside a vast selection of craft cocktails. We invite you to savor delectable small and shareable plates while sipping on artfully created cocktails made with expertise and passion. Our menu is designed to excite all palates, bringing the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean to the heart of Pittsburgh.
Chill lounge & bar with a contemporary vibe offering Mediterranean small plates, plus cocktails.
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Address: 3345 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Phone: (412) 408-3322
Website: http://www.theforgepgh.com/
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Jakob Richardson
Delicious Food.
We visited The Forge for their New Year’s Eve, prix fixe dinner. We enjoyed ourselves very much and recommend you try The Forge for yourself.
Service: the service was adequate. I prefer more forethought from staff especially when a restaurant is executing an experience. Our waitress was friendly! When it came to the wine pairing, our food was delivered several minutes before our waitress realized she forget our wine, each time. I prefer to see more attention and forethought out of service.
Atmosphere: cheap chic. The decor and ambience felt exclusively from At Home. There was a lack of quality and originality. Cellphone menus via QR Codes lack character, and stamina for a fine dining experience, as cost effective and convenient as they can be.
Food: very good! The best part about this experience, was the food. The brussels sprouts were exceptional. Crisp, caramelized, and hot! The salmon was cooked to perfection. It was tender and flavorful. It was the Tres Leches that stole the show. It could have used a tad less cream as the bottom structure was no longer holding together, but the flavor was fabulous. I wish I had 2!
Value: worth it. For the price of a prix fixe meal with 3 glasses of wine on New Year’s Eve, The Forge has a valuable experience to offer. The portions and flavors were exceptional.
Expectations: the food exceeded my expectations. It doesn’t matter where you choose to eat, you have expectations. When you sign up for a prix fixe experience, you have expectations. The Forge missed the mark on atmosphere and they could brush up on their table service, but I will say the food and experience met my expectations of what a New Year’s Eve can be. We look forward to returning.
… moreWe visited The Forge for their New Year’s Eve, prix fixe dinner. We enjoyed ourselves very much and recommend you try The Forge for yourself.
Service: the service was adequate. I prefer more forethought from staff especially when a restaurant is executing an experience. Our waitress was friendly! When it came to the wine pairing, our food was delivered several minutes before our waitress realized she forget our wine, each time. I prefer to see more attention and forethought out of service.
Atmosphere: cheap chic. The decor and ambience felt exclusively from At Home. There was a lack of quality and originality. Cellphone menus via QR Codes lack character, and stamina for a fine dining experience, as cost effective and convenient as they can be.
Food: very good! The best part about this experience, was the food. The brussels sprouts were exceptional. Crisp, caramelized, and hot! The salmon was cooked to perfection. It was tender and flavorful. It was the Tres Leches that stole the show. It could have used a tad less cream as the bottom structure was no longer holding together, but the flavor was fabulous. I wish I had 2!
Value: worth it. For the price of a prix fixe meal with 3 glasses of wine on New Year’s Eve, The Forge has a valuable experience to offer. The portions and flavors were exceptional.
Expectations: the food exceeded my expectations. It doesn’t matter where you choose to eat, you have expectations. When you sign up for a prix fixe experience, you have expectations. The Forge missed the mark on atmosphere and they could brush up on their table service, but I will say the food and experience met my expectations of what a New Year’s Eve can be. We look forward to returning.
Kylie Zirckel
The Forge is one of my favorite cocktail bars! My friends and I have become regulars any time we’re in Lawrenceville. The drinks are fantastic and very well made, I highly recommend getting the bartender’s choice.
… moreJill Reifsnyder
Great little cocktail bar! The food is light and delicious the cocktails are very unique! Great ambiance it was just missing the little extra to push to 5 stars for me
… moreMarisa Sobol
My husband and I rented out The Forge for our rehearsal dinner before our wedding. This is our favorite date night spot and it was a no brainer when it came to picking a location. The owner helped us hand pick plates from our hearts and curated the MOST AMAZING menu for our special day. We were blown away by the quality of the food and the service that came with it. The whole team really showed up for us and it was a huge success of a night. This experience was no different than our regular date nights- the staff is always respectful and it is reassuring to see familiar and friendly faces when we visit. The food always impresses us and the great service is the cherry on top. 10/10 recommend for your next Friday night, or get together for a special night. THANK YOU FORGE TEAM!!!!!!!! We love you and can’t wait until our next visit!! 🙂
… moreKerrie Reid
I recently visited The Forge Pittsburgh with a girlfriend for a casual dinner and wine to celebrate my birthday, and the experience was truly wonderful. The decor is cozy and comfortable with an upscale lounge feel that immediately makes you want to settle in and enjoy the evening. The menu offers a thoughtful variety, ranging from Mediterranean inspired dishes to beautifully prepared charcuterie, making it easy to find something that fits the mood whether you want light bites or a full meal.
Everything we ordered was excellent, and the service was attentive without ever feeling rushed. What really stood out was the owner personally coming out several times throughout the evening to check in with guests and make sure everyone was enjoying their experience. That level of care and hospitality made the night feel especially warm and welcoming.
We loved it so much that we immediately booked another table for dinner before a concert at the Thunderbird this week. If you have not been to The Forge yet, I highly recommend making a reservation. It is the perfect spot for happy hour, a relaxed dinner, delicious small plates, or a special celebration.
… moreEverything we ordered was excellent, and the service was attentive without ever feeling rushed. What really stood out was the owner personally coming out several times throughout the evening to check in with guests and make sure everyone was enjoying their experience. That level of care and hospitality made the night feel especially warm and welcoming.
We loved it so much that we immediately booked another table for dinner before a concert at the Thunderbird this week. If you have not been to The Forge yet, I highly recommend making a reservation. It is the perfect spot for happy hour, a relaxed dinner, delicious small plates, or a special celebration.
Kayla Rodgers
To say that my experience at The Forge was great is a drastic understatement. We had a reservation and got there right on time, and I admittedly was a bit anxious because the location is a bit smaller than you’d expect and it was SO popular. We were sat at two cozy armchairs with a small table to place our food and drinks, which I’ve not experienced at a restaurant before, and I was curious as to how the rest of the night would go.
The casual atmosphere immediately set in, and it almost just felt like another home. The food was incredible, they had a lot of vegan options which I was excited about, and the brick oven pizza was delightful in every way. We ended up getting the vegan cheese board, the cauliflower steak, and the Caprese pizza along with a few cocktails. We sat and talked for hours, the staff was so friendly and not nearly as intrusive as you’d think for such a small space. They let you just enjoy your experience and only came over when you were visibly settling down. We had Luke as our server, and he was exceptional!
I could not recommend The Forge enough if you’re looking for something just a little different, but still cozy and comfortable. Also, it being 21+ was a major bonus as it never got too loud! I’ll definitely be back!
… moreThe casual atmosphere immediately set in, and it almost just felt like another home. The food was incredible, they had a lot of vegan options which I was excited about, and the brick oven pizza was delightful in every way. We ended up getting the vegan cheese board, the cauliflower steak, and the Caprese pizza along with a few cocktails. We sat and talked for hours, the staff was so friendly and not nearly as intrusive as you’d think for such a small space. They let you just enjoy your experience and only came over when you were visibly settling down. We had Luke as our server, and he was exceptional!
I could not recommend The Forge enough if you’re looking for something just a little different, but still cozy and comfortable. Also, it being 21+ was a major bonus as it never got too loud! I’ll definitely be back!
Dan Schlosser
We can’t say enough great things about our experience hosting our daughter’s graduation party at The Forge!
From the original meeting to the event planning to the signature drink creation to the food to the atmosphere of the party itself – we couldn’t have possibly asked for anything more.
The menu was perfect – the wood fired pizzas (including a special dietary needs request for a guest) were the star but then all of the Mediterranean themed bites were a big hit as well!
The signature drink was fun to have but meeting with the bartender to sample & plan it really helped to make the whole experience very personal and special!
The atmosphere at The Forge was so perfect for our goals as well. The upscale cocktail lounge vibe was exactly what we were looking for to celebrate her school accomplishments and a bright future ahead. An adult style event that was still incredibly warm and welcoming.
It has been a few weeks now and the party is all our relatives and friends talk about when we see them. It was absolutely THE perfect place and way to celebrate our daughter’s graduation!
Everyone involved from planning to prep to hosting couldn’t have been more friendly and accommodating. Great people, awesome space and amazing food and drink.
… moreFrom the original meeting to the event planning to the signature drink creation to the food to the atmosphere of the party itself – we couldn’t have possibly asked for anything more.
The menu was perfect – the wood fired pizzas (including a special dietary needs request for a guest) were the star but then all of the Mediterranean themed bites were a big hit as well!
The signature drink was fun to have but meeting with the bartender to sample & plan it really helped to make the whole experience very personal and special!
The atmosphere at The Forge was so perfect for our goals as well. The upscale cocktail lounge vibe was exactly what we were looking for to celebrate her school accomplishments and a bright future ahead. An adult style event that was still incredibly warm and welcoming.
It has been a few weeks now and the party is all our relatives and friends talk about when we see them. It was absolutely THE perfect place and way to celebrate our daughter’s graduation!
Everyone involved from planning to prep to hosting couldn’t have been more friendly and accommodating. Great people, awesome space and amazing food and drink.
Halie Girgash
A super cute craft-cocktail and Mediterranean small plate bar/restaurant. A unique, chill lounge bar with a contemporary vibe. Great spot for sharing, as their plates are made to share. But it was great as we were able to try lots of different things. I loved the Rainbow which was an amazing platter of seven mezze salads, including hummus, babaganoush, grape leaves, cubed feta, house made pickled veggies, Israeli salad & a rotating seasonal salad. WOW, just WOW! Honestly the perfect way to try a bunch of menu items! Then tried the wood fired caprese pizza which was so light and flavorful. We had to try their famous homemade tiramisu, which did not disappoint!!!! Great cocktail menu as well, they rotate seasonally. Bartender was very knowledgeable and helped me pick the perfect cocktail! Will definitely be back!
… moreReque K
Really amazing vegan restaurant! Hidden gem @ pitt. They make fresh, authentic vegan pizza right out of woodfire. I love the cozy vibe inside, and the cocktails are really good too. I could lounge their for hours. Highly recommend!!!
… moreKenneth Weingarten
Came here tonight with group of four. VERY good experience. Food is very high quality, service was great, and really good cocktails. Several people in our group are vegan, one with gluten sensitivity and service was very accommodating. Highly recommend!
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