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| - After anticipating the opening of Sienna Mercato's more refined, middle floor for months, Mezzo's food, atmosphere, and service greatly surpassed expectations.
To start, we ordered a bottle of wine and the greens and beans. The appetizer was average, but next time I think I'll go for the grilled octopus or split a charcuterie board. The overall vibe of the place encourages sharing, so for our main dishes we split a risotto dish and the tartufo pizza. I'm always a fan of risotto and it didn't disappoint. The pizza was topped with mushrooms, truffles, a medley of cheeses and an egg; probably the most unique pizza on the menu, but still nothing too exotic. My only complaint for the pizza, is that I would have preferred the egg to be over easy as opposed to scrambled.
While I was definitely satisfied, but not extremely overwhelmed with my food, it's really the atmosphere and set-up of the entire Sienna Mercato is really what makes it stand out in downtown Pittsburgh. Mezzo's interior boasts beautiful exposed brick, charming wall art, and high ceilings with floor to ceiling windows to match. The combined three levels of Sienna Mercato fill a void in downtown Pittsburgh and turn Sienna Mercato into a destination, not just a restaurant. Prior to our dinner, we were able to grab drinks on the third floor while we waited and having a rooftop beer garden adds major value to the place, even when the roof is covered.
Classy enough for date nights, but casual enough for dinner with friends.
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