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| - As a fanatic of Justin Severino's other Pittsburgh restaurant, Cure, I knew I was in for a treat when visiting Morcilla. What I didn't expect was for it to pass Cure as my favorite spot in Pittsburgh. My dinner experience could not have been better.
Morcilla is a Spanish, tapas restaurant with an emphasis on cured meats. The chef is renown in the US for his curing ability and it shows in every dish. The space itself is unique but fits the food. You almost feel that you are in the family dining room in a Spanish Villa.
Like Cure, the bar staff are exceptional the drinks are phenomenal. I did not have a bad drink and tried four throughout the night. If you'd like something off menu let them know what flavors you appreciate in a cocktail and they will do their best to make a unique drink for you.
I ordered the Family Feast with my girlfriend. At only $45 per person for a full four course meal, it is the best prix fixe experience in Pittsburgh. Not only is it four courses, but there are a large number of plates per course. All in all we shared all of the following: MANZANILLA OLIVES - citrus, rosemary, olive oil, MARCONA ALMONDS - lavender sugar, sea salt, extra virgin olive oil, WARM BREAD - olive oil, MORCILLA ACHORIZADA - pork salami, pigs blood, piquillo pepper conserva, PIMENTONE CHEESE MONTADITO - mahon, idiazabal, manchego, queso de cabra, fermented iberian chili, piquillo peppers, cucumber, dill, OCTOPUS A LA PLANCHA - sesame yogurt, cucumbers, crispy pickled chickpeas, merguez spice, CHAMPINONES A LA PLANCHA - oyster mushrooms, egg yolk, shallot, bread, ARROZ CON PITU DE CALEYA - cider braised chicken, calasparra rice, herbs, BRANDADE DE BACALAO MONTADITO - salt cod, caramelized crab, lemon oil, CHURROS with chocolate hazelnut fondue.
We could barely finish 2/3 of what the brought us and had to take home some leftovers. After trying every dish it was almost impossible to pick favorites. The first course offers the most dishes and largest variety of flavors. The cured meats were salty and full of spices that complimented the meat perfectly. The lavender almonds were also divine.
The small and large plates were absolute perfection. The meatiness of the octopus was cut perfectly by the yogurt sauce, the Championes A La Plancha blew me away. I didn't expect that amount of savory flavor to come from a seemingly simple dish, but it was one in the top of the night for me. The chicken was another dish that seemed simple but is accompanied by a rich variety of flavor that elevates it beyond normal chicken dishes.
I cannot wait to go back, the food is unique in Pittsburgh and could not be more perfectly executed.
TLDR: Order drinks, order the prix fixe ("family style") and gorge on delicious savory, salty flavors in unique dishes that you haven't experienced before. Enjoy some of the finest dinners Pittsburgh has to offer.
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