Scratch was the most pleasant dining experience I have had in Pittsburgh thus far. The space itself is a mix between a dive bar and a fancy restaurant. They had a good drink list including many "off the beaten path" wines and beers. The food was fantastic! We ordered a variety of appetizers. The squash was amazing, as was the haloumi (sp?). We all had different main courses. I had the skate fish and it was the perfect combination of fish and batter. The pumpkin dessert was off the charts. Wonderful service. We are excited to return and happy to have found a place in Pittsburgh that has simple, great food.