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| - Ahh, Grapperia. Where do I begin?! My roommates and I discovered this little gem about a year ago and have been hooked ever since.
First of all, the atmosphere is wonderful. It's such a cute hole in the wall place. If you're just walking past, you may not even notice it; it's in what looks like a small renovated garage. I love the tasteful antique touches, such as the large gilded mirror on the far wall and the suspended wooden shelving with old piping that they use to hold some of the grappa bottles. It's a small space, but they've made it work perfectly for them. Grapperia feels exclusive, yet not cramped or overcrowded.
The cocktails are phenomenal. Grapperia is my #1 cocktail bar in all of Pittsburgh by a long shot. They have a full menu of cocktails, grappa-based cocktails, and bar snacks (along with wines and other liqueurs, of course). The drinks are STRONG and pack a serious punch, so prepare yourself - aka eat a snack before you come or you'll be out after one drink, haha. The bartenders are extremely knowledgable and will tell you all about the exotic liqueurs on the menu. They change the menu every season which is exciting, but if you find that you are partial to a certain cocktail, the wonderful bartenders will make it for you even if it's no longer on the menu. My roommates and I are obsessed with a drink called the "C+D" which has not been on the menu since early 2015, but they still make it for us from memory every time we come in. This goes a very long way in my book. You don't find this sort of customer service at many establishments these days!
The bar snacks are pretty good as well - I've had the cheese plate on a few occasions, and the cheeses and spreads offered are always different and always very interesting. They recently started making paninis too, which are delicious, fairly large, and only $6. If you're looking for a place with a trendy atmosphere, great service, and top notch cocktails, then Grapperia is an absolute must-try for you!
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