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Isabela on Grandview

1318 Grandview Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15211-1202
412-431-5882
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Ranked #98 of 1,240 restaurants in Pittsburgh
Price range: S$51 - S$100
Cuisines: Southwestern, French, Eclectic, International
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Good for: Romantic, Special Occasion Dining, View
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
Dining style: Fine Dining
Transit: Two hundred feet from Pittsburgh's Duquense Incline.
Description: Isabela on Grandview is an elegant and intimate restaurant featuring an innovative seven-course prix-fixe menu Monday through Saturday and additionally an a la carte menu Monday through Friday. Recently awarded one of OpenTable.com 100 Most Romantic Restaurants nation-wide, we take pride in offering a memorable dining experience. Take in the breath-taking views of the Pittsburgh skyline and an open kitchen to the back, and delight in our carefully prepared menu. We utilize fresh local products to prepare our international menu. Come and meet our owner, George, and enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail in our lounge. Peruse through our selective wine list of boutique and unique wines, or delight in a 4-course wine flight. ***Please notify maitre‘d when making reservation of any dietary needs such as food allergies, vegetarian, or vegan preferences.***
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Senior Contributor
23 reviews 23 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Wonderful experience, from the delicious food with the freshest, finest ingredients, to the charming, quirky old house with open kitchen. Excellent chef. Gorgeous early evening view. Warm, inviting, cozy and delicious. What more could you ask for???

Pittsburgh, PA
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18 reviews 18 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

My wife and I went to Isabela on Grandview in 2002 for our 2nd wedding anniversary and had an incredible meal. Last night we returned for the first time since and I am here to testify that any of the negative reviews are, based on our dinner last night, ludicrous. The staff was attentive and professional, the portions were very... More

Johnstown, Pennsylvania, United States
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2013

I recently went on a date to Isabela on Grandview. Being from out of town, I had to rely on the reviews and ratings found on Open Table, Urbanspoon and Trip Advisor. I feel a bit jaded in using these review options after my experience. When we pulled up to the building and saw a very unattractive building, I was... More

Butler, PA
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2013

My wife and I chose Isabella for celebration of our 15th wedding anniversary. Although we had not been there previously, the venue came highly recommended by my business colleagues and friends. In short, we had a wonderful, romantic evening that we will always treasure. We are wine enthusiasts, so were pleasantly surprised to see that Isabella offers a wine flight... More

Mobile, Al
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2013

There are a number of better restaurants on the same street with the same view. That being said, I had the worst experience ever for a restaurant that expensive. We went there to celebrate my wife's birthday. The menu was very slim, you could hardly choose something. They never asked how I wanted my stake to be (I like medium).... More

Venice, Florida
Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2013

The staff and service were amazing. Very romantic restaurant and our table was right against the window with an incredible view of the city. The team serving our table were knowledgeable about the menu and the wine steward told the story behind each glass of wine in our wine flights. The prix fix menu was good, but not outstanding. The... More

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Castle Shannon, Pennsylvania, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2012

All of the restaurants on Mt Washington share a spectacular view of the city of Pittsburgh, but in my opinion Isabela's combines top quality food with outstanding service, intimate atmosphere, and top of the line service. The night we were there the owner came by and asked if he could take our picture. My first thought was that they would... More

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Houston, Texas
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52 reviews 52 reviews
32 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2012

We visited the Isabela on Grandview the weekend before Thanksgiving and had an amazing evening. All four of us went for the full package with fix menu/price and the experience was wonderful in every way. The menu was a selection between meat and fish dishes accompanied by a glass of suitable wine for each course. The menu choice for each... More

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East Amherst, New York
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20 reviews 20 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 October 2012

Four of us visited Iasabela's on Grandview this past weekend. Our experience was wonderful in every way. The gourmet menu was a bit unusual with special choice dishes. Everything we selected was delicious and well presented.Three of us had the Pix Fixe meals at $70 each with seven courses. The portions were just right and our choices were all different...so... More

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Top Contributor
100 reviews 100 reviews
50 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 September 2012

This is a lovely place to dine. The tasting menu was perfect. The staff is excellent, pacing is exactly right, and the food excellent in every course. There is a beutiful view of the city below across the river from this height. Valet parking worked very well. The meal was memorable!

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