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| - Sienna Mercato is a 3 story restaurant offering 3 unique dining experiences to locals & those visiting Pittsburgh. When you come, be prepared to make a decision as to what floor you would like to dine on. Below you will find a breakdown of the three levels at Sienna and what they have to offer.
1. Emporio: in Italian, the word emporio translates into "general store" - a local place where people can go to find what they are looking for fairly quickly. That is exactly what Emporio at Sienna is: a go-to, street level destination in the heart of Pittsburgh's thriving food scene. Emporio is a meatball joint - yep, meatballs. They serve four essential balls (beef, chicken, pork, and vegetarian) and feature a special meatball at the beginning of each month. This concept was new to Pittsburgh and still remains the only place in the Steel City where the specialty is meatballs. Emporio does well as a city restaurant because it is the type of place where you can walk in, no reservation needed, and spend less than $20 for an exciting and filling meal. When you order at Emporio, you choose everything, including the sauce that comes with your meatballs and the style that you would like it served to you (on a sandwich, over spaghetti, in soup, etc.) - the possibilities are endless. The vibe at Emporio is casual, fun, and trendy. There are several T.V screens around the restaurant featuring sporting events as well as bar seating with full service. You can walk in without a reservation and most likely be seated immediately. If you plan on coming during restaurant peak hours, especially on the weekends, it is a good idea to utilize the app "NoWait" and get in line for a table. If you do not have the app and prefer to not download it, you can simply call the restaurant and ask if they are on a wait yet. Emporio keeps customers coming back because there is always a new combination to try and it is a fun time for not a lot of money. The meatballs are tasty and the options are infinite!
2. Mezzo: Mezzo is the second story of Sienna. This restaurant offers a completely different dining experience than Emporio but, just as good. Mezzo's ambiance is quiet, cozy, and intimate. It's fine dining without the tablecloths and feels more like a family gathering than eating out at a restaurant. The menu at Mezzo is a chef-inspired Italian fair / farm to table concept, specializing in wood fire, Neapolitan style pizza as well as a charcuterie, cheese plates, and more. Mezzo is delightful. It's everything you want out of a trendy Italian spot in downtown. It is the type of environment that you take your parents out to, a first date, a bachelorette dinner, or just a solo bite and drink at the bar. Offering a quiet dining experience and one of the best wine selections in downtown Pittsburgh, Mezzo is true to Italian flavors and to Pittsburgh style at the same time. With seating overlooking bustling Penn Avenue, you will not be disappointed sharing pizza, sampling cheese, or sipping espresso at Mezzo. All ingredients used at Mezzo come from the Western Pennsylvania region, which makes it even more special. This level of Sienna takes reservations through "Open Table" or by phone. I recommend calling in to book a reservation, as they fill up quickly. Mezzo is one bite of goodness, wrapped up in porchetta, and sprinkled with parmesan. Again, it is delightful.
3. Il Tetto: in Italian, "tetto" translates to "roof" and that's exactly where you are when you go to Il Tetto. Offering apps and a huge selection of drinks this is the place where you want to start your evening, finish off your night or, both. Tetto is the longest rooftop bar in Pittsburgh. It features a retractable roof so that the fun doesn't stop even when it starts to rain. The bar is long but, there is also seating available on a first come first serve basis. This is a fun environment, with string lights, a nice view, and the volume increasing as the night goes on. The rooftop opens at 4pm every evening and stays open late, food being served until midnight. If you come on a weekend, expect to see a line to get up to the roof. It may be the longest bar in Pittsburgh but, due to its popularity, the rooftop does reach maximum capacity pretty easily.
Sienna Mercato is all about giving people options. It's like this guy and his wife had three great ideas and decided to stack them all on top of one another...and, it worked. Sienna creates an experience that you can pick and choose from. Engulf yourself in one floor, or try a little bit of each. Regardless, Sienna Mercato will keep you coming back and waiting in line for a new experience every time. It's good, times 3. Enjoy!
- xoxo, A
(a California girl living in Pittsburgh on purpose)
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