Our late Friday arrival in Pittsburgh, left us without any food plans, so we chose this stack of three eateries because it was walkable from our hotel, and it looked as though other food options were close by. We followed the path of least resistance and landed in Mezzo, because we were able to find a couple of bar seats, despite a considerable crowd. The happenstance was serendipity!
Our charcuterie plate was spot on, offering an array of meats, ranging from buttery fat prosciutto, to a fiery sopressata. The pate was mineral-ly goodness, and a chutney that provided a delicious, acidic offset, was good. Our bread assortment featured an interesting sweet lard spread, and when we ordered a bowl of green olives, our bartender suggested a wine that made the olives even more enjoyable.
We also opted for the local cheeses, finding a bleu cheese that we liked so well, we sought it out the next day while visiting the strip.
The atmosphere was warm, and inviting, inspiring chat with others at the bar, which we enjoyed.
For an unplanned stab at our first dining experience ever, in Pittsburgh, Mezzo set the tone for a great weekend in the city. If you like to chill, and graze, it's a great choice!