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Intimate BYO bistro with a simple, seasonal menu of Mediterranean-inspired fare plus desserts.
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Address: 1471 Bower Hill Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15241
Phone: (412) 221-2011
Website: http://wildrosemarybistro.com/
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Reviews
Naor Wallach
Under the new ownership, this place has been going through different iterations as it’s been trying to find it’s niche. Now it’s relying on a seasonal menu which is mainly Italian in nature and a slew of us made reservations and headed there to try them out.
The place if BYOB. We did not ask if there is a corkage fee and brought our own wines.
We got a selection of appetizers, mains, and a single dessert and enjoyed most of them. The Arancini appears to have a different filling depending on the whim of the chef, or available ingredients (the wait staff did not know) and the one we were served had Broccolini and red peppers in it. It was fabulous. Also great was the Stacked Eggplant. Completely ordinary was the focaccia with dipping oil which left us bewildered as it tasted like a white bread – where are the herbs? – and was somewhat underbaked to boot.
We also got the Mediterranean salad which was just OK.
For the mains, we selected the Chicken Milanese – superb! – the Short ribs that came on Penne – it was melt in your mouth tender and the tomato sauce on the pasta was very tasty. The meatballs were super fluffy and moist. The pasta was done just right and absorbed the various sauces well. The only disappointment was the Midnight pasta which was inexplicably dry.
We also tried the Tiramisu which was different than the traditional one, but very tasty. Since this is a very small space, reservations are required. We know the menu will be changing some time in October and the servers either did not know, or were not willing to share what the new menu would look like. Nonetheless, we will be checking out the website because we really enjoyed the food and want to come back again.
… moreThe place if BYOB. We did not ask if there is a corkage fee and brought our own wines.
We got a selection of appetizers, mains, and a single dessert and enjoyed most of them. The Arancini appears to have a different filling depending on the whim of the chef, or available ingredients (the wait staff did not know) and the one we were served had Broccolini and red peppers in it. It was fabulous. Also great was the Stacked Eggplant. Completely ordinary was the focaccia with dipping oil which left us bewildered as it tasted like a white bread – where are the herbs? – and was somewhat underbaked to boot.
We also got the Mediterranean salad which was just OK.
For the mains, we selected the Chicken Milanese – superb! – the Short ribs that came on Penne – it was melt in your mouth tender and the tomato sauce on the pasta was very tasty. The meatballs were super fluffy and moist. The pasta was done just right and absorbed the various sauces well. The only disappointment was the Midnight pasta which was inexplicably dry.
We also tried the Tiramisu which was different than the traditional one, but very tasty. Since this is a very small space, reservations are required. We know the menu will be changing some time in October and the servers either did not know, or were not willing to share what the new menu would look like. Nonetheless, we will be checking out the website because we really enjoyed the food and want to come back again.
Nina
I have been looking forward to dining at Wild Rosemary for quite sometime now and boy, was it worth the wait!
The atmosphere is filled with the best energy, from the people behind the scenes, to the other guests. The food was excellent, and I felt so cozy and comfortable in the eclectic dining space. You could tell other diners have been coming in for quite some time, and they keep coming back for good reason.
I’m looking forward to many more visits!!! ❤️
… moreThe atmosphere is filled with the best energy, from the people behind the scenes, to the other guests. The food was excellent, and I felt so cozy and comfortable in the eclectic dining space. You could tell other diners have been coming in for quite some time, and they keep coming back for good reason.
I’m looking forward to many more visits!!! ❤️
alex beebout
The sandwiches were exceptional! But other things were lacking. Be careful to order water because they are shilling bottled Fiji water – the tap in USC is perfectly fine lol. No need to ship water across the planet when we have plenty here in PA, which is in strong contrast to their mission statement per their website: “We support local farms and strive to buy as much locally sourced food ingredients as possible.” The chips on my plate look like a decent portion but there were guests at my table who received half as many – I thought that was a cheap touch. Finally, there was some very clear tension between FOH and BOH on the day we were there which led to the servers being visibly stressed and upset to the point of not providing great service. Looking forward to trying their dinner service!
… moreDavid A.
Awesome,, we love places like this,, very tentative,, the service is great,, the parking is very good, the staff is friendly and helpful,, our service team did a most awesome job,, the restaurant is very clean, the restrooms are very very clean,, the owner knows how to do it right, I appreciate the extra mile they go.
They also have a outdoor patio area.
Truly a 5 STAR ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ restaurant and they show it in their service. No suit, just go casual,, if you wish.
Thank you for the awesome meal.
David And Denise
… moreThey also have a outdoor patio area.
Truly a 5 STAR ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ restaurant and they show it in their service. No suit, just go casual,, if you wish.
Thank you for the awesome meal.
David And Denise
Ken Vescio
What an experience last night at Wild Rosemary for our 15th anniversary celebration! I’ve driven by this unassuming 22-seat gem more times than I care to mention, for what seems like 20 years. What a mistake!
We began our evening like any celebration should, with bubbly! A 2019 bottle of our favorite pet-nat from Las Jaras, followed by their 2020 Trousseau Gris. Shortly after we popped the cork, we were presented with a whipped Luxardo cherry mascarpone. Said cherries were also reduced in a red wine. A couple of off menu special followed. The baked ricotta with roasted tomatoes, pickled artichokes, olives, and peppers, and the prime carpaccio. Next up was the U-8 grilled scallops that were so sweet. It was like eating ocean’s candy! Now, to our actual entrees, the lamb shank and veal chop. Incredible in every way, from the chop’s crispy exterior and extremely succulent interior to the perfectly rendered shank, these dishes outshined the rest. Which is an insane statement.
This may all seem like a lot, and it was! To be fair, we spent 3 and a half hours here, totally enjoying one another’s company. I meant it when I said experience. This place is a whole vibe, to say the least! We spent the evening listening to the likes of the recently late Bobby Caldwell, Lou Rawls, Stevie Wonder, Gino Vannelli, the Doobie, and Isley Brothers, Shalamar, Commodores, Anita Baker, Santana, DeBarge, Sade, After 7, EW&F, and a host of other joints that just made the mood right!
We rounded out this incredible evening with some La Prima french press coffee and the Yaya dessert. This textural BOMB is an accordion crunched filo loaded with nuts, honey, and whipped cream. Think deconstructed baklava, but with a nuanced sweetness. I’d be lucky to finish 1 triangle of baklava. Had there been more coffee, I may have ordered another! I quite literally left a list of dates for our next return visit. It’s that great! Thank you to the ladies who made our evening incredibly special!
… moreWe began our evening like any celebration should, with bubbly! A 2019 bottle of our favorite pet-nat from Las Jaras, followed by their 2020 Trousseau Gris. Shortly after we popped the cork, we were presented with a whipped Luxardo cherry mascarpone. Said cherries were also reduced in a red wine. A couple of off menu special followed. The baked ricotta with roasted tomatoes, pickled artichokes, olives, and peppers, and the prime carpaccio. Next up was the U-8 grilled scallops that were so sweet. It was like eating ocean’s candy! Now, to our actual entrees, the lamb shank and veal chop. Incredible in every way, from the chop’s crispy exterior and extremely succulent interior to the perfectly rendered shank, these dishes outshined the rest. Which is an insane statement.
This may all seem like a lot, and it was! To be fair, we spent 3 and a half hours here, totally enjoying one another’s company. I meant it when I said experience. This place is a whole vibe, to say the least! We spent the evening listening to the likes of the recently late Bobby Caldwell, Lou Rawls, Stevie Wonder, Gino Vannelli, the Doobie, and Isley Brothers, Shalamar, Commodores, Anita Baker, Santana, DeBarge, Sade, After 7, EW&F, and a host of other joints that just made the mood right!
We rounded out this incredible evening with some La Prima french press coffee and the Yaya dessert. This textural BOMB is an accordion crunched filo loaded with nuts, honey, and whipped cream. Think deconstructed baklava, but with a nuanced sweetness. I’d be lucky to finish 1 triangle of baklava. Had there been more coffee, I may have ordered another! I quite literally left a list of dates for our next return visit. It’s that great! Thank you to the ladies who made our evening incredibly special!
Gabriella S
Ordered the breakfast plate situation and burrito. Housemade sausage was awesome! Was also super happy to hear that the ciabatta and sourdough were homemade! I got the burrito with no cheese or aioli but found it lacking in flavor (maybe to my modifications but wished the potatoes or sausage had a little more oomph to them). Did not care for the potatoes at all- they felt greasy and crunchy without much flavor and were hard to pick up with my fork. Our server never introduced herself nor asked anything beside what we wanted. Coffee was just okay but what really threw me off was the $3.50 bottled water you get when you order a cup of water. This felt a little tacky. Overall, I am not itching to return here, but I hope this place remains busy and continues to grow just like wild rosemary.
… moreRobert Rowzee
I’d heard so many people rave about this place. I finally went and was underwhelmed by the mediocre food and service. The staff were nice but quite disorganized. I was expecting professional, knowledgeable wait staff. What we got were frazzled teenagers.
The Mediterranean salad was terrible. Someone opened a 3 day old bag of iceberg lettuce and added a smattering of ingredients to approximate a Mediterranean vibe. The starter of focaccia was under proofed and bland. The chicken Milanese was pounded so thinly that it was mostly breading and very little chicken.
And you’ll notice that all the drinks were served in paper or plastic cups. It felt like we had a poorly planned picnic.
You’re paying through the nose for food that might be served at Chili’s.
… moreThe Mediterranean salad was terrible. Someone opened a 3 day old bag of iceberg lettuce and added a smattering of ingredients to approximate a Mediterranean vibe. The starter of focaccia was under proofed and bland. The chicken Milanese was pounded so thinly that it was mostly breading and very little chicken.
And you’ll notice that all the drinks were served in paper or plastic cups. It felt like we had a poorly planned picnic.
You’re paying through the nose for food that might be served at Chili’s.
Gretchen S
The original Wild Rosemary was out of this world! Gloria is a fantastic chef! Truly the best!!
But it has new ownership now so I don’t know what it will be like!!
… moreBut it has new ownership now so I don’t know what it will be like!!
Michaela Smith
Truly enjoyed our dinner here, it felt like eating with family during a holiday. The food was wonderful and very reasonably priced.
… moreDaniel Berardelli
Wild Rosemary was warm and wonderful. The food was fantastic and fellowship with the table introduces a sense of community. Breaking bread with your neighbor from the down the street while sipping wine warms your heart. We had so much fun sharing laughs and soaking up red sauce with homemade bread. If you don’t make this your next stop, you’re making a mistake.
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