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The Terrace Room, Pittsburgh, PA

The Terrace Room

3.8
3.8
931 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 13 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Fancy
The Terrace Room offers an incomparable ambiance and memorable menu. From the moment you arrive, you will be captivated by the beauty of original molded plaster ceiling, sweeping mahogany arches and the striking back wall mural titled “The Taking of Fort Pitt.” The restaurant opened on March 9, 1916, as “The Italian Terrace.” Photographs adorn the walls allowing you to revisit the rich history of this bespoke room.

A Pittsburgh legend, the Terrace Room offers breakfast, lunch, high tea, dinner and Sunday brunch. Come discover a dining experience that matters and a focus on fresh, local favorites.
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  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 06:30–11:00 Sat, Sun 07:00–11:00 Lunch Daily 11:00–13:00 Brunch Daily 11:00–12:00 Afternoon Tea Sat, Sun 14:30–16:30 Dinner Sat, Sun 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (412) 553-5235
  • Website
    http://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/pittsburgh-william-penn/dining/terrace-room
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Rommel Guevara
  • Private party facilities
    From the moment you arrive, you will be captivated by the timeless beauty and elegance of the Lobby and Terrace Room, with original molded plaster ceiling, mahogany arches and striking wall mural entitled “The Taking of Fort Pitt.” For private event inquiries please contact 412-553-5053 directly
  • Private party contact
    Ron Gilbert: (412) 281-7100
  • Location
    530 William Penn Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    6th Avenue
  • Parking details
    Public Parking available adjacent to the Terrace Room in the Mellon Square Garage, Monday-Friday before 4:00 PM, rates are hourly. Weekend rates are $6.00.
  • Public transit
    The "T" Light Rail system located on Grant Street across from the Restaurant @ Steel Plaza Station. Port Authority Transit Bus Stop located on Oliver Avenue and 6th Avenue next to hotel.
  • Entertainment
    Live entertainment every Friday evening from 5:00PM - 8:00PM in the Palm Court Lounge located on the Terrace Room Loggia.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

New Dinner Menu for Terrace Room

Small Plates

  • Grilled Day PrawnsUSD 23.00

    Grilled Head-On Rocky Point Shrimp, Warm Spinach & Bacon Brodo

    • Sausage and PolentaUSD 21.00

      Italian Sweet Sausage, Toasted Red Pepper Confit, Stone Ground Polenta & Fontina Fondue

      • House-Made RicottaUSD 18.00

        Orange-Fig Jam, Grilled Bread

        • Crispy Fried Foraged MushroomsUSD 19.00

          Calabrian Pepper Aioli, Saba, Farmer Jones Basil

          • AranciniUSD 21.00

            Fried Risotto, Gremolata, Lemon Confit Aioli

            Soups & Salads

            • Tomato PastinaUSD 14.00

              San Marzano Tomatoes, Grilled Crostini, Balsamic Whip

              • Italian Wedding SoupUSD 14.00

                Acini de Pepe, Escarole, Carrot, House-Made Meatballs

                • Traditional CaesarUSD 19.00

                  Gem Lettuce, Grana Padano, Anchovy Dressing, Grilled Ciabatta

                  • Arugula SaladUSD 17.00

                    Arugula, Shaved Artichoke, Lemon, Portabellini Mushrooms & Piave Cheese

                    Entrees

                    • BranzinoUSD 46.00

                      Confit Heirloom Potatoes, Spring Pea Puree, Meyer Lemon

                      • Piedmontese Filet of BeefUSD 61.00

                        8oz Filet of Beef, Carnaroli-Truffle Risotto, Charred Broccoli Rabe

                        • Tomahawk Pork MilaneseUSD 42.00

                          Baby Arugula, Grana Padano, Roasted Tomato, Lemon Vinaigrette

                          • Butter-Herb Basted ChickenUSD 38.00

                            Eggplant Caponata, Roasted Garlic Pan Jus

                            • Pappardelle BologneseUSD 32.00

                              Braised Wild Boar, Pancetta, Thyme, San Marzano Tomatoes

                              • Piedmontese Roasted BeetUSD 55.00

                                Roasted Beet, Carnaroli-Truffle Risotto, Charred Broccoli Rabe

                                • Mushroom BologneseUSD 32.00

                                  Braised Mushrooms, Thyme, San Marzano Tomatoes

                                  Last updated: 28 March 2024

                                  What 931 people are saying

                                  Overall ratings and reviews

                                  Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                  3.8
                                  3.8 based on recent ratings
                                  • 3.7Food
                                  • 3.9Service
                                  • 4.3Ambience
                                  • 3.7Value

                                  Noise • Moderate

                                  Loved For

                                  • Pittsburgh / Western PA

                                    Good for special occasions

                                  • Pittsburgh

                                    Good for special occasions

                                  Review summary

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                                  The Terrace Room offers a charming setting with "great service" and a delightful afternoon tea experience, often highlighted by the exceptional server, Robert. While some guests have enjoyed their meals, others have noted inconsistencies in food quality and menu variety. The ambiance is praised for its historical beauty, especially during the holiday season.

                                  931 Reviews

                                  1. Patrick

                                    Pittsburgh

                                    13 reviews

                                    5.0

                                    13 reviews

                                    Dined 3 days ago

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 4
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    The Afternoon Tea is excellent. My wife have been going for 19 years.

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                                  2. Martha

                                    Pittsburgh

                                    3 reviews

                                    5.0

                                    3 reviews

                                    Dined 4 days ago

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    Tea was lovely as always. My friend and I have been coming yearly for 40 years.

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                                  3. Alberta

                                    Pittsburgh

                                    1 review

                                    3.0

                                    1 review

                                    Dined 5 days ago

                                    1. Overall 3
                                    2. Food 1
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 4
                                    Our server Robert was very friendly and we appreciated him so much. The food for tea was just not good. Puffs for egg salad were stale, macarons were SUPER artificial tasting, asked for champagne and received mini bottles of Prosecco, lemon curd puffs were the same stale puff shells, and the scones were flavorless. All in all, not at all worth $55pp no matter how lovely the ambiance is.

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                                  4. Cathy

                                    Pittsburgh

                                    1 review

                                    5.0

                                    1 review

                                    Dined 6 days ago

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    Beautifully decorated for Christmas. Lunch with friends was very enjoyable.

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                                  5. John

                                    Pittsburgh

                                    1 review

                                    5.0

                                    1 review

                                    Dined on 8 December 2024

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 4
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    Always a great experience eating at the William Penn in Pittsburgh PA

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                                  6. Michelle

                                    VIP

                                    Washington DC

                                    15 reviews

                                    1.0

                                    15 reviews

                                    Dined on 8 December 2024

                                    1. Overall 1
                                    2. Food 2
                                    3. Service 1
                                    4. Ambience 1
                                    We have been coming here for years and it is really disappointing. There is such a limited selection of pastries. I couldn’t even get a plain croissant. It was so much better years ago. And the service is absolutely terrible. All the servers have to do is beverages and that seems to be painful for them. So disappointing.

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                                  7. Marie

                                    Pittsburgh

                                    1 review

                                    3.0

                                    1 review

                                    Dined on 5 December 2024

                                    1. Overall 3
                                    2. Food 1
                                    3. Service 3
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    Though ambiance was nice, the prime eib ordered was awful. There was also a very limited menu, certainly different than the menu shown online. The price was outrageous for the quality of dood served!

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                                  8. Tracie

                                    Pittsburgh

                                    3 reviews

                                    2.0

                                    3 reviews

                                    Dined on 3 December 2024

                                    1. Overall 2
                                    2. Food 1
                                    3. Service 1
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    Very disappointing. It is a beautiful atmosphere however, very very overpriced for the “snacks” they serve. Not enough help, couldn’t even keep tea replenished. Will not be returning or recommending.

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                                  9. PATTI

                                    VIP

                                    Las Vegas

                                    10 reviews

                                    1.0

                                    10 reviews

                                    Dined on 1 December 2024

                                    1. Overall 1
                                    2. Food 1
                                    3. Service 2
                                    4. Ambience 4
                                    Food was cold on buffet. Limited options on menu. Table legs un even and wobbly. Service was okay but they were stretched thin. Such a beautiful dining room but food was not good.

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                                  10. Tracey

                                    Orlando

                                    3 reviews

                                    4.0

                                    3 reviews

                                    Dined on 30 November 2024

                                    1. Overall 4
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 4
                                    4. Ambience 3
                                    Our server was wonderful but he was the only one handling all the tables so things were a bit slow at times. Didn’t get nearly enough tea as expected for the price. Last time we had a menu and picked our own teas which I liked but this time we just got what we got. We were seated on lower lobby level and noise was a lot. We were basically seated in lobby right by Christmas tree and it was constant traffic.

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                                  The Terrace Room is rated 3.8 stars by 931 OpenTable diners.

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                                  2 people
                                  7:00 pm
                                  Booked 13 times today
                                  Google Map for The Terrace Room

                                  530 William Penn Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

                                  Dining areas

                                  Additional information

                                  • Cross Street
                                    6th Avenue
                                  • Area
                                    Downtown
                                  • Hours of Operation
                                    Breakfast Mon–Fri 06:30–11:00 Sat, Sun 07:00–11:00 Lunch Daily 11:00–13:00 Brunch Daily 11:00–12:00 Afternoon Tea Sat, Sun 14:30–16:30 Dinner Sat, Sun 17:00–21:00
                                  • Price
                                    $30 and under
                                  • Cuisines
                                    American, Steak, Seafood
                                  • Dining style
                                    Casual Elegant
                                  • Dress code
                                    Smart Casual
                                  • Parking details
                                    Public Parking available adjacent to the Terrace Room in the Mellon Square Garage, Monday-Friday before 4:00 PM, rates are hourly. Weekend rates are $6.00.
                                  • Public transit
                                    The "T" Light Rail system located on Grant Street across from the Restaurant @ Steel Plaza Station. Port Authority Transit Bus Stop located on Oliver Avenue and 6th Avenue next to hotel.
                                  • Payment Options
                                    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                  • Executive Chef
                                    Chef Rommel Guevara
                                  • Entertainment
                                    Live entertainment every Friday evening from 5:00PM - 8:00PM in the Palm Court Lounge located on the Terrace Room Loggia.
                                  • Additional
                                    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                  • Website
                                    http://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/pittsburgh-william-penn/dining/terrace-room
                                  • Phone number
                                    (412) 553-5235
                                  • Private party facilities
                                    From the moment you arrive, you will be captivated by the timeless beauty and elegance of the Lobby and Terrace Room, with original molded plaster ceiling, mahogany arches and striking wall mural entitled “The Taking of Fort Pitt.” For private event inquiries please contact 412-553-5053 directly
                                  • Private party contact
                                    Ron Gilbert: (412) 281-7100

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