A big Spanish menu featuring pintxos (snacks), sandwiches & larger plates plus wine & cocktails.
Samantha Hathaway
Delicious. The fried artichokes with anchovies aioli was fabulous…they were crisp with softness inside and the perfect level of acid to elevate them—a must get. The boquerones were delicious with good anchovy taste that was augmented with lemon. The potato chips were very flavorful and salty offering a nice contast.Though much acclaimed the oxtail were my least favorite, not because they weren’t tender (they were fork tender) but to me they tasted like red wine (likely the cooking liquid)of which I’m not a fan, but the way they were prepared could not be faulted. The mussels were fabulous. I loved the airy baguette with the leek aioli giving a flavor pop. For me it made the typically boring mussel, exciting. The pulpa à la plancha was perfectly cooked with tender octopus. For me it could have used a touch of acid/salt, but was still delicious. The potato fondué was perfectly creamy and flavorful without being too heavy. Then the grapefruit pomegranate sorbet was the perfect end–another must. It was bitter and sweet with pomegranate arils offering delightful pops of flavor that went incredibly with the sabayon.
… moreDylan W
Easily, hands down one of the best meals I’ve had in the city. The waitress was extremely knowledgeable and helpful and every course we got was absolutely amazing, even things you wouldn’t typically order. 10/10 will be back as much as possible. The ribs, mussel dish, an oxtail dish absolute highlights.
… moreShilpa K
I came here for my birthday dinner and overall had a really nice experience. The space is cozy, and the food was excellent. We ordered the charcutería and the short rib, and both were absolutely delicious. Very reminiscent of our time in Barcelona. The only small letdown was the churros, which were a bit doughy for my personal taste. Our waitress was wonderful and took great care of us throughout the evening.
One thing to keep in mind is parking. While there is street parking on Butler, many of the surrounding streets are quite dark. We arrived for our 6:00 PM reservation and had to park about two blocks away, which felt a bit secluded after sunset. I’d recommend planning ahead or arriving earlier, especially if you’re visiting alone.
… moreMichael Steiner
Exquisite service and food at Morcilla pittsburgh. The creativity of the menu, to my mind, makes Morcilla one of the best in greater Pittsburgh. The chef and team deserve a Michelin star. Bravo Bravissimo
Michael & Hanna
… morerouzbeh amintafreshi
Pretty mediocre experience. Everything was utterly underwhelming and drenched in oil. We tried assortment of tapas dishes, and neither stood out, all I tasted was oil. The octopus and the oxtail perhaps were the nicest ones (still drenched in oil). However, worst part was the main dish, not sure how is that possible but the chicken and bed of rice were so so salty that it was almost bitter. I have never tasted something that salty, and I even asked the waiters and seems like that’s how it should be. Almost inedible!! It would’ve been a great dish if it wasn’t for the salt.
Overall, nothing stood out that I can recommend.
… moreDan Oliver
Very cozy place, interesting vibe, low lighting. Food was very good and there were a lot of interesting options. The raw scallop was a surprise favorite. Service was generally pretty good, but there were somewhat large gaps between visits from the waitress which did lead to waiting to order new drinks and get refills on water. It was not overly busy, but maybe half the seats were full on a Saturday night, fairly late.
… moreEmily P.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Must-Dine in Pittsburgh!
My husband and I finally snagged a reservation at Morcilla after hearing rave reviews—and it absolutely lived up to the hype!
We started with the oxtail and fried artichokes from the snacks menu—both were incredible. Then came the ribs: phenomenal. But the standout for me was the large plate of chicken and rice—absolutely divine. Every dish was bursting with flavor and executed with thoughtfulness and precision.
We ended on a sweet note with the churros, which did not disappoint.
The vibe? Low lighting (if that matters to you)—but it adds to the romantic mood. Your eyes adjust. It’s very hip, very trendy, and just cool.
I had a non-alcoholic pineapple drink (last on the drink menu), and it was so good I ordered a second.
The whole experience felt almost spiritual—each bite better than the last. As someone who’s binged every season of The Bear, I could tell this place runs on heart, hustle, and serious culinary skill.
Our server was warm and attentive, and the whole team worked together seamlessly.
Morcilla is a gem. Just wow.
… moreMichele Volk
Hands down one of the better culinary experiences of my life. Our waitress was amazing. So kind, helpful, and welcoming. The atmosphere was 10/10. Really set the mood. And of course the food was incredible. You really can’t go wrong with anything. We thoroughly enjoyed all of our plates. But the oxtail was our favorite! We’ll definitely be back.
… moreMark DeSouza
A spectacular meal. We sampled a bunch of snacks and small plates and all were outstanding. Creative flavors and the service was lovely (thanks Madeleine!). Especially enjoyed the brandade and the fired artichokes, but the oxtail was next level. Will definitely come back here the next time we’re in town
… moreDalena Matthews
It’s a cozy space, dark, and intimate. The dishes are like tapas style to me. There are 3 large plates, entree selection. We had the ribs, although good, the pork ribs shouldnt cost $30 for 4 pork ribs. Oxtail on bread was good but only 2 pieces. The octopus was sooooo good. The chicken entree with the rice was very very good. In all, well crafted food but the cocktail menu lacks sophistication. Not all of us drink basic. And you would certainly not expect basic with the food menu that accompanies it. I would certainly go back, but could you guys up your cocktail menu? Please.
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