The Terrace Room

3.7

921 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

29 Nov 2024

22:30

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Charming

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.

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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 Mon–Fri 11:00 am–1:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–12:00 pm Afternoon Tea Sat, Sun 2:30 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(412) 553-5235
Website
http://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/pittsburgh-william-penn/dining/terrace-room
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

Location
530 William Penn Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Area
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, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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Experiences

Afternoon Tea
US$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!
12 Days of Tea
US$55.00 per person
3 Dec 2024 - 15 Dec 2024
Make merry with The Twelve Days of Tea, an annual tradition steeped in the flavors of the season. 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!

Grilled Day PrawnsUS$23.00
Grilled Head-On Rocky Point Shrimp, Warm Spinach & Bacon Brodo
Sausage and PolentaUS$21.00
Italian Sweet Sausage, Toasted Red Pepper Confit, Stone Ground Polenta & Fontina Fondue
House-Made RicottaUS$18.00
Orange-Fig Jam, Grilled Bread
Crispy Fried Foraged MushroomsUS$19.00
Calabrian Pepper Aioli, Saba, Farmer Jones Basil
AranciniUS$21.00
Fried Risotto, Gremolata, Lemon Confit Aioli

Soups & Salads

Tomato PastinaUS$14.00
San Marzano Tomatoes, Grilled Crostini, Balsamic Whip
Italian Wedding SoupUS$14.00
Acini de Pepe, Escarole, Carrot, House-Made Meatballs
Traditional CaesarUS$19.00
Gem Lettuce, Grana Padano, Anchovy Dressing, Grilled Ciabatta
Arugula SaladUS$17.00
Arugula, Shaved Artichoke, Lemon, Portabellini Mushrooms & Piave Cheese

Entrees

BranzinoUS$46.00
Confit Heirloom Potatoes, Spring Pea Puree, Meyer Lemon
Piedmontese Filet of BeefUS$61.00
8oz Filet of Beef, Carnaroli-Truffle Risotto, Charred Broccoli Rabe
Tomahawk Pork MilaneseUS$42.00
Baby Arugula, Grana Padano, Roasted Tomato, Lemon Vinaigrette
Butter-Herb Basted ChickenUS$38.00
Eggplant Caponata, Roasted Garlic Pan Jus
Pappardelle BologneseUS$32.00
Braised Wild Boar, Pancetta, Thyme, San Marzano Tomatoes
Piedmontese Roasted BeetUS$55.00
Roasted Beet, Carnaroli-Truffle Risotto, Charred Broccoli Rabe
Mushroom BologneseUS$32.00
Braised Mushrooms, Thyme, San Marzano Tomatoes

What 921 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.7

3.7 based on recent ratings

3.7Food
3.7Service
4.2Ambience
3.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Pittsburgh / Western PA
Romantic
Pittsburgh / Western PA
Good for special occasions
Pittsburgh
Romantic
Pittsburgh
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Terrace Room at the William Penn Hotel offers a "beautiful, grand room" with a sophisticated ambiance. Guests praise the "excellent service" and delightful afternoon tea, especially when served by the personable Robert. While some diners report inconsistencies in food quality and service, it remains a charming spot for special occasions.

921 Reviews

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Roxie
Detroit
44 reviews
4.0
44 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This a beautiful historical location and always so pretty around the holidays. We went here a couple of years ago at this same time of the year and this year had very few people- they even asked us to come early. The service was outstanding. The food was good, but rather ordinary- we had a turkey sandwich and a spinach salad. Both were fine but the bread was a little dry, salad could have used more apples and walnut. Limited menu - all items you would see in any good restaurant- they need a signature dish or soup. Maybe something they served years ago and diners thought it was great.
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Lauren
Pittsburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Gustavo made omelets. He was incredibly kind and took his time to make it just right. We loved our experience there. Our waiter was very friendly and diligent about attending to each of us . Highly recommend coming here for breakfast.
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Donna
Philadelphia
13 reviews
vip
1.0
13 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
We were guests at the Omni Hotel and heard the restaurant was good so we decided to make the reservation. The food was horrible!!! The food was overcooked, poorly seasoned and practically inedible. Service was good;but the waitperson wasn’t “confident” about the menu items.
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Susan
Pittsburgh
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Afternoon Tea was most delicious! Two people in our group needed special care because of their food allergies. The Omni Wm Penn chef and cook staff went all out to accommodate us. The best part was Robert! Robert was our waitstaff and he was an absolute delight! He was polite, personable and made sure we had everything we wanted. I hope to return.
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Dr. Wendy L.
Italy
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Placed order off menu and the food was great. We were in the mood for salmon and filets for party of three.
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Ginny
Pittsburgh
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food was delicious but was surprised how few were dining here on a Saturday night. Not enough servers so food was slow to the table. But our servers did make sure we weren’t late for the concert (although there wasn’t time for dessert or coffee).
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Carol
Pittsburgh
44 reviews
1.0
44 reviews
Dined on 1 November 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The Terrace Room is one of our favorite destinations. We were extremely disappointed with our visit tonight. We had difficulty making the reservation and confusion when I called to clarify. Additionally, we were presented with menus that we weren’t supposed to have. I ordered vegetarian parpadelle and was served a different pasta. We did not have time to send back our inferior food with a curtain call to make. Our server offered no adjustments except to tell us the chef was handling an event upstairs.
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Miracle
Pittsburgh
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 27 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful experience, great service and great food! I highly recommend this restaurant
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Sonia
Chicago
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent meal, refined cuisine, served by a delightful and experienced waiter in a marvelous setting!
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Jennifer
Orange County
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on 21 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was nice but very selective. Not much to choose from at lunch. The service was impressive.
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The Terrace Room is rated 3.7 stars by 921 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

29 Nov 2024

22:30

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

530 William Penn Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
6th Avenue
Area
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–1:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–12:00 pm Afternoon Tea Sat, Sun 2:30 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 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, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
http://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/pittsburgh-william-penn/dining/terrace-room
Phone number
(412) 553-5235
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

The Terrace Room

Make a booking

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

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Afternoon Tea

12 Days of Tea

Small Plates

Grilled Day PrawnsUS$23.00

Sausage and PolentaUS$21.00

House-Made RicottaUS$18.00

Crispy Fried Foraged MushroomsUS$19.00

AranciniUS$21.00

Soups & Salads

Tomato PastinaUS$14.00

Italian Wedding SoupUS$14.00

Traditional CaesarUS$19.00

Arugula SaladUS$17.00

Entrees

BranzinoUS$46.00

Piedmontese Filet of BeefUS$61.00

Tomahawk Pork MilaneseUS$42.00

Butter-Herb Basted ChickenUS$38.00

Pappardelle BologneseUS$32.00

Piedmontese Roasted BeetUS$55.00

Mushroom BologneseUS$32.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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