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The Vandal, Pittsburgh, PA

The Vandal

4.8
4.8
649 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary European

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Laid back neighborhood restaurant, focusing on intently seasonal food and cocktails. Small, ever changing menu ensures that you are experiencing the most exciting food in the most intimate of experiences.

With respect to simplicity and execution, we try to highlight the awesome product from our local purveyors with minimal "fuss"


Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary European, Italian, French
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Bar Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Lawrenceville
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 649 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Pittsburgh / Western PA

    Innovative

  • Pittsburgh

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Vandal delights with "exceptional service" and "incredible culinary experience." Known for its "great food" and "innovative menu," it offers a cozy atmosphere perfect for date nights or gatherings. Highlights include the "best steak" and standout appetizers like shrimp toast and gnochetti. A Pittsburgh gem, consistently praised for its "unique flavors" and "outstanding cocktails."

649 Reviews
  1. Andrew VIP

    Pittsburgh157 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Vandal was outstanding and fun as always! The Fois Mousse with the thinn waffles was amazing. Had the Duck rillettes for the first time, glad we did.

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  2. Rodney VIP

    Cleveland4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is awesome! Whenever we visit Pittsburgh we will return

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  3. Jorian

    Chicago7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service & ambience. Some menu items were pretty good, others were just okay. Menu items a bit pricey for the quality. Good place to grab a drink at the bar

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  4. Deborah

    Pittsburgh6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent food and a high quality wine list. The only problem was that the room was very noisey.

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  5. Molly

    Pittsburgh3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The Vandal always delivers. Amazing food, incredible ambiance.

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  6. Mark

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was great. The seating was a little tight, but aside from that it was a very good experience.

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  7. Andrew VIP

    Pittsburgh157 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Vandal was so much fun last night. We just wanted a great light meal and shared the Winter Citrus and Smoked Trout rillettes, and then the Duck Breast Entre along with a glass and a half of wine each. It was perfect! We had great service and, as always, there was that cool Vandal Vibe.

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  8. Courtney

    Pittsburgh1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Still doesn’t disappoint. If I could change anything it would be that we’re not rushed as much. Place is small and they want to make sure they can turnover in time.

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  9. Nick

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Went for Super pop-up. Fun Had the game on and LaGrassa pizza was great!

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  10. Chelsea VIP

    Nashville16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friend and I had such a great dinner! The restaurant is smaller, but very cozy at night. Our waiter was excellent and the food was delicious!! Both dishes were like nothing we’d ever had before and we loved them. The drinks were also excellent. I asked about one of the liquors and the woman making the cocktails was so sweet and came over to our table to describe it to me! I would definitely recommend this spot for a date night or dinner with a friend!

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FAQs

The Vandal does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates.

The Vandal is rated 4.8 stars by 649 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for The Vandal

4306 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Lawrenceville
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Bar Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary European, Italian, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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