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Dining Room - Carmella's Plates and Pints, Pittsburgh, PA
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Carmella's Plates and Pints, Pittsburgh, PA
Carmella's Plates and Pints, Pittsburgh, PA
Carmella's Plates and Pints, Pittsburgh, PA

Carmella's Plates and Pints

4.5
4.5
640 Reviews
$30 and under
American
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Carmella’s Plates & Pints is the first restaurant for co-owners, Carmella Salem and Michael Alberter. Our kitchen creates upscale comfort cuisine.
Our dining room has a warm and cozy feel due to the wood- beamed cathedral ceiling, open fireplace, taxidermy and stained glass windows that adorn the dining room. Our guests feel as though they are tucked away at some destination lodge that exists in the heart of the Historic Southside. Local meats are delivered daily with Wild Game plates on the menu such as our staple plates like the Bison Burger and Smoked Wild Boar Meatballs. We do have an intimate 60 seat dining room and ask that guests please call us for parties of 6 or more to make a reservation. Our expansive Whiskey Bar boasts over 500 Selections. Enjoy 11 Wines on Tap / 27 Craft beers on Tap / 11 Cocktails on Tap.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (412) 918-1215
  • Website
    http://www.carmellasplatesandpints.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Owned/operated by
    Women
  • Private party facilities
    Book our private dining room or exclusive whiskey tasting room for your special occasion.
  • Location
    1908 E Carson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    19th Street
  • Parking Details
    Street parking is available and a paid lot is next to the building
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 640 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Pittsburgh / Western PA

    Healthy

  • Pittsburgh

    Healthy

640 Reviews

  1. ChristyB

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I would give them 5 Michelin stars if i could! This place has it all: Incredible food, welcoming & cozy atmosphere, top-rate staff & the most extensive selection of spirits in the city! Had the most wonderful dinner here tonight & last Friday for restaurant week! From each member of the staff, to each item on the menu, everything’s top-notch! I dream of some of these menu items! I recommend making reservations but coming early to grab a drink at their absolutely beautiful bar! Bartenders John and Kailin were awesome! They were incredibly fast, friendly and know what they’re doing behind the bar. I only had to describe roughly what I was craving and Kailin was spot on. A girl at the bar had recommended an Orin Swift red blend (8 Years in the Desert) and I think it’s my new favorite wine! I recommend the scallops & shrimp brûlée mac & cheese! Absolutely flawless. 👌🏽 The wait staff are also exceptional. Tabitha and Anna are two of the best servers in the city. The restaurant week shepherd’s pie ravioli was incredible! A dinner here can be a whole experience. I strongly recommend for a group to check out the round fireplace table in the wintertime! It’s one of my favorite places to be on the planet! Every single piece of the decor is perfectly selected to bring together this warm, rustic, classic-era feeling. They easily have the largest selection of whiskey, bourbon & tequila imaginable, awesome infused vodkas (strongly recommend the strawberry!), craft cocktails and a truly exceptional wine list that includes wine on tap, so there’s never a bad glass! Hands down the best all around restaurant in Pittsburgh!

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  2. LindaB

    Pittsburgh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Carmella’s is a great place to go … Restaurant Week or otherwise. My husband and I have eaten there many times, during both Restaurant Weeks and for dinner / drinks at other times during the year. We have never been disappointed. Even if just looking for a place to come for drinks, you can’t possibly be disappointed. I don’t think there is another bar in Pittsburgh that has a wider selection and also the bartending expertise and ambiance as Carmella’s. It’s a really good place to come for a great cocktail, a good glass of wine or a shot of the huge selection of outstanding bourbons, gins, tequilas, etc. Dinner there is always a good choice too … the service has always been great, the ambiance cozy and the food always different … and very good! For this reservation it was Restaurant Week. I had the scallops appetizer and my husband had the mushroom croquette. Both were excellent (yes, we shared). For dinner, we both got the Shepard’s Pie Raviolo because we love a good lamb dish, and we were really pleased with the meal. We go to Carmella’s because we like a menu that is different from what I can make at home. We eat out quite a bit, and love Restaurant Week because it allows us to try interesting and different food at a reasonable cost. The portions during these weeks are just enough (3 courses!); we usually have to take food home during regular weeks because the servings are just too much for one person to eat. The difference between choosing Carmella’s over many of the other restaurants we have tried during Restaurant Week is that the food is REALLY good. We have been very disappointed at what some of the other restaurants serve during these weeks. Carmellla’s obviously wants their customers to come back, and we will!

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  3. Alejandro

    Pittsburgh

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    It all looks good on paper, but after giving this restaurant several chances, I can say with confidence that I have never had a good meal here. I love the bar and the dining room. The atmosphere is great. They have a huge menu and beverage selection. The food just isn't very good. In observation, they are trying really hard to be a high-end restaurant, touting a head chef and creative dishes. They fall short in execution though. For example, the wagyu burger that they make in-house seems like an awesome dish, but the burger itself has sinewy pieces of beef in the ground meat. Another example, the Veal Meatball, while the flavor was good, was small and loaded with filler. That dish came paired with house made pasta that was doughy and dense, while the sauce had a sour taste and was basically canned tomatoes with salt, pepper and garlic. The service was slow and getting things like drinks and utensils didn't keep pace with the coursing. This was hard to understand, because they had enough staff on the floor, but they weren't really working together. I believe that Carmella's could be a great restaurant. The dining room is surprise for being on E Carson St. It's a beautiful tavern room, but you can tell that the design and care for the space is behind the curve. For example, beautiful exposed beams throughout the ceiling with visible dust and pine swag from last Christmas hanging in the middle of August. Unique fabric booth dividers, with uncomfortable chairs and awkwardly sized tables. A fire place feature in the middle of the room that looks really cool, but has an awkward circular bar around it that would be uncomfortable to dine at. These are little things that make a big difference. All-in-all, I think Carmella's is two-steps shy of being a great restaurant. In the handful of times I've dined there I have been consistently disappointed. I hope that they step it up. It could be a great place for fine dining if they put in a little more effort.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s not just the food that makes Carmellas’s special. The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive, always going above and beyond to ensure you have a memorable dining experience. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply enjoying a night out with friends, the team at Carmella’s will make you feel like a VIP

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  5. BobK

    Naples

    46 reviews

    3.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    We came for Restaurant Week - have been here before and enjoyed it. I have no complaints about the QUALITY of the food - VERY GOOD. The QUANTITY was another matter. Both my wife and I left hungry. For the price charged it simply wasn't enough food. And the two dishes we had- bouillabaisse and Shepherds raviolo - were not highly inspired. I'll come back for a reasonably priced burger.

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  6. PattyD

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Carmella’s never disappoints !!! Every time I go, I leave very satisfied with the food, drink and service! This recent visit during resturaunt week was exceptional with special offerings on the menu. Living in Greece for 20 years, I consider myself a snob with lamb dishes, and the Shepherd’s Raviolo with Braised Lamb, Farmer’s Cheese, and egg yolk was perfectly prepared ! With the help of the staff, we paired each course with a cocktail or wine from an extensive list (with great prices). I highly recommend.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Carmella has assembled an amazing crew; the service is always top notch! The atmosphere in the bar area is lively, while the restaurant is cozy and romantic. It's nice to have an upscale, mature bar and restaurant on Carson Street. The food menu is creative and the quality is exceptional. The drink menu features a variety of house cocktails and infused elixirs. I love the whiskey sour and the espresso martini. Plus Carmella's has the largest selection of liquor I've ever seen.

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  8. FredW

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Simply delicious from the food to the cocktails. Excellent service

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a very enjoyable dinner with friends. The decor is quaint and interesting. The food and service were both above expectation. Extremely tasty and unique food dishes

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  10. Ashl

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a wonderful dinner here. Everything about Carmella's is outstanding. Everyone tried a different dish and every single one was delicious. Fantastic drinks and atmosphere. I absolutely love this place.

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  11. MaureenM

    Pittsburgh

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Wait staff was amazing-kind-relaiable and truly enjoyed their job. The food was fresh- the Bay Scallop Linguine and Roasted Chicken dish were both amazing. Great food, drinks and atmosphere.

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  12. TomfromEugene

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful Italian restaurant on restaurant/bar row in S Pittsburgh. Excellent service, made reservation without a problem. Risotto to die for. Excellent bar with extensive beer and cocktail choices.

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  13. TaraJean

    Pittsburgh

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a great dinner. Food and drinks were excellent, and the staff is just the best. They even sang Happy Birthday to me when they brought out my chocolate mousse. Wish I would have taken pictures to share.

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  14. John

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. The whiskey inventory is the best I have seen in the Pittsburgh area. Haven’t visited since the pandemic and plan to return soon. Highly recommend.

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  15. DavidH

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thank you so much for the great evening and great service. We had a great time

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  16. BGracin21

    Pittsburgh

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We went for brunch on Sunday at noon with another couple. Our wives had mimosas and Limoncello spritzes and we husbands had hazy IPAs from their excellent draft list, all of which were very good. I had the frittata, my wife had the breakfast sandwich, and the other couple had the omelette of the day and the chicken and biscuits. They were all ample sized and cooked to perfection. The atmosphere was cozy and quiet despite there being few tables open. We had a great time and will look forward to coming back again.

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  17. Lynda

    Pittsburgh

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ben was great. The gnocchi portafino was a wonderful dish with an amazing presentation. Pork lion special was done to perfection.

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  18. FrancescaP

    Philadelphia

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We used to live in the South Side and Carmella’s was our spot!! We came back to Pittsburgh for the weekend and Ben instantly remembered us! The food and drinks were fantastic and delicious as usual, but Ben is one of the best servers we have ever had. He is so kind and charming, made us feel right at home again! The new menu is delicious!! We can’t wait to come back and visit in a few months again. Thank you so much for having us!!

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had Easter dinner here. Everyone we had contact with was so nice & friendly. Our server knew the menu well even though it was a special menu for the day. The atmosphere great, the music playing was perfect but not too loud for conversations and the food, the food was fantastic! Our choices included 2 had the lasagna, 1 the rib eye and 1 the lamb shank. All delicious but the lamb shank won for over all best! I can't wait to go back and order from the regular menu! Oh, they gave the option to tip the kitchen! We thought that was amazing since they also gave up their holiday to be there for the guests!

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Came for Easter Brunch, great service, quick which was great with two kids. Lovely ambiance.

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  21. doris

    Pittsburgh

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was wonderful to hear! Food was very good, but the cocktails were exceptional. Best cocktails I’ve ever had.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    I really wanted to love this place. I came for brunch and the food was just….Meh. Nothing to write to yelp about. The service was excellent and the place looks like a lodge restaurant in Switzerland. Its quirky and fun.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our favorites. Such a fantastic place and great drinks!

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  24. Michele

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The place was busy for a Saturday night and I was excited that I was able to get a reservation so late (booked on Friday). I had the wild mushroom risotto and it was delicious. My friend had the risotto Nero which had calamari, mussels shrimp and lobster. It was served with squid ink. She loved every bite. All in all a wonderful meal and I look forward to returning.

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  25. Suk1123

    Pittsburgh

    33 reviews

    3.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Beautiful bar and interesting overall ambiance. Extensive alcohol menu. Our drinks were excellent. The Wagyu Bolognese was very good. The risotto was very good as well. However, the chicken showed up separate from the risotto not incorporated into the entree which was a surprise and a little disappointing.

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  26. KristinM

    Pittsburgh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Family favorite. We enjoy it every time we dine at Carmella's, wait staff is excellent and the food never disappoints, always great.

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  27. BLSQ

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Very friendly place... Ben, our waiter was beyond friendly and helpful -- even gave us some free biscuits and frittata at the end of the Brunch! Have been to this place before and will go again and again.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious! Environment of restaurant was awesome! I will definitely be back.

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  29. shortie

    Pittsburgh

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    It pains me to write this, as I’ve been to Carmella’s for brunch several times and it was on of my fav spots. I was excited to try it for dinner - but was disappointed in the food. It was so bland, it was like there was no seasoning whatsoever on anything. Appetizers, entrees, same issue. Drinks were good, and the service was good as well.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience5
    Went in on a random date night. Service and atmosphere were great. The drinks were also very good. However, the food was extremely bland. It is definitely not worth the price. You can get a lot better food at the same or lower price in the area. Would go back for drinks, not for food.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a good experience. Excellent service and even tasty GF options

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic ambience, service and food… and the live music was awesome!

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Server was very prompt and friendly!

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience5
    The food was okay and our service was very slow. However the restaurant itself was pretty neat and they had a lot of draft beers, cocktails and even some mocktails to choose from!

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Limited menu due to restaurant week. Food was delicious and seating was unique. Felt kind of rushed.

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  36. Outlaw

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service was excellent. Will be returning in the future

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for restaurant week and the food was delicious. Everything just had a good home made taste and quality to it. Will definitely return!

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  38. KymL

    Pittsburgh

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved it. The food was delicious The whiskey selection is overwhelming

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very cozy but eclectic. The food was special for Pittsburgh Restaurant week but absolutely delicious, quite a few choices. The Pastiscio and Shepherds pie were great choices and made with lamb. Ben and Tanya,our servers were very knowledgeable and attentive. It was a great evening and we plan to return. Carmella’s was a find thanks to Restaurant Week.

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  40. RobZ

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food, service and amazing atmosphere… a gem!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables

  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Carmella's Plates and Pints offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (412) 918-1215.

Carmella's Plates and Pints is rated 4.5 stars by 640 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Carmella's Plates and Pints

1908 E Carson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    19th Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    Street parking is available and a paid lot is next to the building
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    Women
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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