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The Terrace Room, Pittsburgh, PA

The Terrace Room

4.3
4.3
953 Reviews
$30 and under
American
530 William Penn Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
  • Fancy
The Terrace Room offers an incomparable ambiance and memorable menu. From the moment you arrive, you will be captivated by the beauty of original molded plaster ceiling, sweeping mahogany arches and the striking back wall mural titled “The Taking of Fort Pitt.” The restaurant opened on March 9, 1916, as “The Italian Terrace.” Photographs adorn the walls allowing you to revisit the rich history of this bespoke room.

A Pittsburgh legend, the Terrace Room offers breakfast, lunch, high tea, dinner and Sunday brunch. Come discover a dining experience that matters and a focus on fresh, local favorites.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–1:00 pm Brunch Daily 11:00 am–12:00 pm Afternoon Tea Sat, Sun 2:30 pm–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Rommel Guevara
  • Private party facilities
    From the moment you arrive, you will be captivated by the timeless beauty and elegance of the Lobby and Terrace Room, with original molded plaster ceiling, mahogany arches and striking wall mural entitled “The Taking of Fort Pitt.” For private event inquiries please contact 412-553-5053 directly
  • Private party contact
    Ron Gilbert: (412) 281-7100
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    6th Avenue
  • Parking details
    Public Parking available adjacent to the Terrace Room in the Mellon Square Garage, Monday-Friday before 4:00 PM, rates are hourly. Weekend rates are $6.00.
  • Public transit
    The "T" Light Rail system located on Grant Street across from the Restaurant @ Steel Plaza Station. Port Authority Transit Bus Stop located on Oliver Avenue and 6th Avenue next to hotel.
  • Entertainment
    Live entertainment every Friday evening from 5:00PM - 8:00PM in the Palm Court Lounge located on the Terrace Room Loggia.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Afternoon Tea

    $55.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    At the Omni William Penn, we embrace the elegance of the 19th Century, while enhancing our Afternoon Tea offerings to provide the opportunity to enjoy the grandeur of this time honored tradition, yet elevate your experience by partaking in our tea redefined for the 21st Century!
    Afternoon Tea Photo

Private dining

What 953 people are saying

The Terrace Room reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Pittsburgh / Western PA

    Great for brunch

  • Pittsburgh

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Terrace Room offers a "beautiful room setting" with "great atmosphere" and "excellent service." While the "food was delicious" and "refined cuisine" is served, some diners noted a "limited menu." The ambiance, especially during the holidays, is "beautifully decorated." Despite some service hiccups, it's a "lovely experience" worth returning for.

953 Reviews
  1. Jayme

    Pittsburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best dining experience!! Staff and food were excellent!

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  2. Jo

    Pittsburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress was warm friendly and efficient. Food was delicious and lovely to look at. As a true tea drinker I would have liked the steeping water to be hotter and stronger.

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  3. Tammy

    Pittsburgh2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Service wasn't the best. Our waitress seemed put out and seemed distracted! The dining room wasn't full at all, so her inattentativeness wasn't expected. Food was delicious.

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  4. Bill VIP

    Pittsburgh44 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server was excellent. Atmosphere and food were great. Only downside was a limited dinner menu.

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  5. Gary

    Pittsburgh11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful room setting in this classic space built around the turn of the last century. Breakfast was "okay", but not tremendously innovative or varied in options and choices. The Applewood smoked bacon IS the one item that is just a standout. Some of the fresh fruit options were good, others like pineapple (under ripe) not so much. Smoked salmon with capers and onions was tasty, but the salmon appears to be farm-raised, not wild caught. The $5 upcharge for a custom omelet feels a little steep in pricing.

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  6. MARKELLAK

    New York City3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The brunch buffet lacked variety and quality of food

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  7. Anthony

    Pittsburgh24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Terrace Room has once again not disappointed We’ve been having brunch there since my 30 something children were young. Now with the grands. My granddaughter’s favorite 😍

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  8. John

    Pittsburgh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    William Penn is always our Pittsburgh overnight go to hotel rooms are incredible and food is always outstanding.

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  9. Sheryl

    Pittsburgh10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent only wished that they had more of a selection to choose from.

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  10. Kellie

    Cleveland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Afternoon tea was a lovely experience. We had 3 different teas and delicious sandwiches and desserts.

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FAQs

The Terrace Room is rated 4.3 stars by 953 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Terrace Room

530 William Penn Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    6th Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–1:00 pm Brunch Daily 11:00 am–12:00 pm Afternoon Tea Sat, Sun 2:30 pm–4:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Parking available adjacent to the Terrace Room in the Mellon Square Garage, Monday-Friday before 4:00 PM, rates are hourly. Weekend rates are $6.00.
  • Public transit
    The "T" Light Rail system located on Grant Street across from the Restaurant @ Steel Plaza Station. Port Authority Transit Bus Stop located on Oliver Avenue and 6th Avenue next to hotel.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Rommel Guevara
  • Entertainment
    Live entertainment every Friday evening from 5:00PM - 8:00PM in the Palm Court Lounge located on the Terrace Room Loggia.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    From the moment you arrive, you will be captivated by the timeless beauty and elegance of the Lobby and Terrace Room, with original molded plaster ceiling, mahogany arches and striking wall mural entitled “The Taking of Fort Pitt.” For private event inquiries please contact 412-553-5053 directly
  • Private party contact
    Ron Gilbert: (412) 281-7100
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