Altius

This is a wonderful place for an enjoyable dining experience. While you wait for your table, they provide a great area for you to enjoy a drink and chat. The dining area is comfortable with beautiful views of the city. The staff is top-notch, with their knowledge of the menu, friendly conversation, and attentiveness to the guests. The food was beyond my expectations. The presentation of each dish and deliciousness of each was worth every penny.

First time in an elevated cuisine restaurant in Pittsburgh because I’m from Italy. This was a divine experience: food was exquisite; service was flawless; the view just breath-taking. Of course it’s expensive, but in my opinion this restaurant was worth every dollar. Highly appreciated the ramen specialty!

Beautifully decorated restaurant with great food! Our first time here and it was outstanding. The crab toast was the best thing we ate all day! They give free popcorn at the start of the meal, so a nice touch there too Also had the strip steak, the chicken, pomme frites (get them), and two desserts. Can’t wait to go back and try more things! No service issues either.

Came for dinner and was able to see the sunset. A beautiful location with a stunning view of the city. Our server was good and so was the food. I loved the chicken with orzo. Meatball and the baos were great appetizers.

This was the best restaurant that my Los Angeles self checked out in Pittsburgh! The view was spectacular and the food was absolutely delicious! The service was impeccable! I will definitely return back to this gem every time I’m in Pittsburgh. Maybe I just won’t eat as much since I was soooo full from delicious food during my visit. Well we started with some popcorn. Then we had some bread with pesto butter and a salsa. Then we had the short rib toast which was amazingly buttery due to the bone marrow. My date had the salmon which was on top of some red wine risotto. I had the Chilean sea bass which was so delicious. Tad bit heavy due to the cream but it was so good! For dessert, I had the chocolate bomb and my date had the sticky rice. Go with the chocolate since the sticky rice is pretty bland. My chocolate dessert was superb! And on top of all that food, they sent us home with some brownies! Such an amazing spot!

Came here for my birthday and Altius did not disappoint. The Footprints Farm Chicken and the NY Strip were both 10/10. We also highly recommend the charcuterie board to start. The cocktails were expert-level and the service was seamless. Best of all? You can’t beat that view of the city. I was so full I couldn’t even manage dessert.. a sign of a great meal!

It was a fantastic experience going here. We went to celebrate with a “Bachelor Dinner” for a gentleman who was just married. The service was great and they were very friendly and quick with what they did. Checked on us a lot. The food was amazing. The sauce they used on the King Salmon and the pumpkin gnocchi beneath it was phenomenal. Highly recommended place to eat. The view of the city from where we sat was a great sight to see too. They have valet if you can’t find parking outside. Go with a group and have a great time

I went for dinner and everything from the food to the service, to the amazing skyline view was simply outstanding. The moment I walked in, the team made me feel genuinely welcome. Giovanni, my server, was incredible, knowledgeable, patient, and took the time to explain every dish and cocktail without ever making me feel rushed. Mick, the GM, was equally wonderful and made sure everything was perfect throughout the evening. I tried one of their cocktails, the out-of-menu shrimp, risotto, and crab - every bite was phenomenal. The focaccia bread and butter alone were heavenly! The attention to detail, presentation, and warmth of the staff made the entire experience unforgettable. If you’re in Pittsburgh and looking for a place that combines world-class food with thoughtful service and a stunning atmosphere, Altius should be at the very top of your list. Highly recommend! Will visit again.

We went for the New Year’s Eve course menu for 2026! We just got engaged before attending. Our waiter was very nice and knowledgeable about the menu. They started us out with truffle pepper popcorn. Really yummy and more interesting than bread. Then we ate a delicious cream-cheese roe filled cone - loved it. Our first course was meatballs and heron point crab toast. The meatballs were filled with cheese - sauce tasted authentically Italian. The toast tasted okay but we’ve had that before elsewhere much cheaper. The soup courses - lobster and mushroom tasted FABULOUS. SO DELICIOUS!!!! Def recommend. Main courses were steak and sea bass. Both were adequate - steak’s truffle side wasn’t to my liking but perhaps another person would enjoy - texture tasted too sticky. I also thought that the sauce on the carrots overpowered the dish for me - tasted more like sour cream chip dip than a sophisticated sauce. Steak cooked and seasoned very well. Sea bass fell apart in our mouths - excellent. Desserts lovely - we don’t drink alcohol so the frozen champagne in the coconut vanilla mouse took over the dish. Flourless chocolate cake a little dry but gooey. It contained these cream covered chocolate balls that tasted SPECTACULAR - soft and creamy, but the walnut inside ruined the texture and had no taste compared to the richness of the cream. View is amazing but this restaurant is not handicap friendly so that is why I gave it a 4/5.

We got married this weekend and then had our dinner the next night here. The service was amazing. They make sure everyone gets their food sat at the exact same time having multiple staff assist when needed. Gave small tapas plates from the kitchen complimentary built into the service and split the soup for us so we both could try it. Johnny was excellent waiter, he was funny and a bass player so we got a long great. He made the experience fun and enjoyable while giving enough space that we could enjoy our evening. This is the best restaurant in Pittsburgh, no question about it.

Great evening with Altius. Our service was excellent, all of our courses were well timed and we consistently felt taken care of. Everything was delicious, best beef tartare I've ever had though the poached pear and brie crepe was heavier on the duck than we anticipated. Both of our dinners were amazing as well Thanks for a great evening!

Possible one of the best dining experiences in Pittsburg, Altius is able to deliver on every aspect of a fantastic dining experience. Incredible food, a vibrant atmosphere and view, great service, and overall dedication to a fantastic experience. Even with just having a bar seat, I was able to have an immersive and amazing dining experience while overlooking the entire city. A special shoutout to my waiter/bartender Luke, as he was immensely knowledgable in both food and drinks, and was able to answer any and all questions I had about their inspired menu. All of the dishes felt refreshed and delicious, with super fresh ingredients and new takes on classic dishes. Luke also crafted some perfectly paired cocktails to blend seamlessly with the experience, all while chatting it up about the area and being the best bartender one could ask for. All the way through dessert the meal never ceased to amaze, and the staff only made it a better experience. If you are looking for a celebratory fine dining experience in the Pittsburg area, Altius is the place to go.

Love coming here. Very elegant and romantic restaurant. Food and service were amazing! Be sure to ask for a window table when making reservations for a spectacular city view of downtown Pittsburgh skyline, the three rivers and the North Shore! Highly recommend!

Altius is always a must when we visit Pittsburgh! As always, our experience was flawless from start to finish. Luke crafted the best pre-dinner drinks, adding a creative twist to our Paper Plane cocktail with citrus peel airplane punch-outs...such a fun and memorable touch! Colton provided exceptional service and thoughtful recommendations, and he didn’t even blink when we ordered more food than most people would...we showed him how it’s done! Everything, from the cocktails to the service and the food, was outstanding. We can’t wait to return to Pittsburgh and dine at Altius again next year!

One of my favorite spot ! Always great view ! Staff very kind and helpful ! Best dishes I ever had , they always bring something new to the menu ! Unbelievable appetizers ! Love this place 1000%

Everything was enjoyable, we all loved our food, the drinks well crafted, great wine selection. A small selection of very good dessert wines and port, reasonably priced. The views are outstanding and worth the few dollars extra.

Oh my stars! This was not just going to dinner! This was a full on experience from beginning until end! We had an absolutely amazing time celebrating our wedding anniversary at Altius. The waitstaff is phenomenal. They just kept bringing out samplings of different foods. And it was all incredibly delicious. We had the crab toast which literally transports you to another dimension. The Halibut and Pork chop were divine. The tickled pink dessert was so fun and reminded me of a one of those Michelin star restaurant dishes. Thank you so much for your attention to detail and a fantastic night!!

Amazing location, amazing drinks, amazing food and great service. They striked all check boxes. You can't go wrong with this place. Im not sure if this place is michelin starred but for me it was. I would come back again on my every trip. The only challenge here is to get quick uber from as it took a while for uber to reach but who cares when you have a such an amazing experience.

My in-laws treated my wife and I to dinner at Altius for our anniversary. It was wonderful! The views are incredible, everything we tasted was delicious, and the service is wonderful. I had the Chilean Sea bass- highly recommended! My in-laws had the halibut, and they ate every bite. My wife had the chicken which she thought was delicious as well. I'm not a huge cocktail person, although what we had was tasty. Can't remember the drink names. Desserts were beautiful and delicious. All in all, this was a great place for a special night out, but I also saw a couple that were there having dinner with their toddler so I think you can feel comfortable eating here during any occasion. We were there right at 5 on a Tuesday, and by the time we left, the place had filled up. I was wearing dressy casual and fit right in.

For our first night visiting Pittsburgh, we made a reservation at Altius based on a recommendation, and I’m so glad we did. We rode the incline up and enjoyed the view from the upstairs dining room. Our server, Tom, was friendly, welcoming, and attentive, and all of the food was incredible. So glad we took his recommendations on the crab toast and pork chop. Loved the amuse bouche and complimentary raspberry shortbreads on the way out. Would absolutely come back!

A dreamy place to eat for those with a flavor palate that tends towards exquisiteness. Seeing the vast cityscape of Pittsburgh below whilst enjoying any one of an array of delights... surely Steel City dining can get no better than this.

Wonderful food and service! We had oysters, the lamb shank, sea bass, risotto, and chocolate cherry cake. Everything tasted fresh and fantastic. We were blown away by the quality. The chef has a really unique take on the dishes and incorporates some fun flavors and textures. And the service was exceptional. Well done!

Loved Altius for a special occasion!! We ordered: white cheddar popcorn, crab toast, burrata & bread (which also came with focaccia and other dipping sauces), NY strip, chicken dinner, crème brulee, and they gave us an anniversary treat. We loved all of the food! I had a “red lotus” gin drink in honor of the white lotus finale 😂🪷 and I could’ve easily drank 5 of them. Nice touches with our experience included beautiful views, a fried oyster compliments of the chef, and a little dessert pastry with my leftover / to-go box.

Very nice place, dress accordingly. We went to dinner here, my boyfriend and I, as well as two or couples. The views are absolutely stunning.

Went for my girlfriend's birthday, noted that on the reservation. The hostess who seated us and the server both wished her a happy birthday without me mentioning it other than what was noted on the reservation. Arrived about 15 minutes early for our reservation, got seated about five minutes before the reservation time. I made sure to ask for a window table when we checked in as it said to do on the website (you can't just request it on the reservation). They were able to accommodate the request, but I assume this is mostly luck of the draw with what comes available first. I appreciated the accommodation, nonetheless, since a big part of the appeal was the view. The servers were very attentive without being overbearing. We had an appetizer, entrees, and dessert. The food was excellent.....all of it! They also brought a little chocolate tart-type dessert with a candle in it for her birthday, which was really nice. The only thing I'd say is if you get there too early for your reservation and they can't take you right away, there isn't a ton of space in the bar area to sit and get drinks. Small bar area and one shared counter space without much privacy. Not something I really cared about since that's not what I was going for. The place was a little out of my normal wheelhouse for price range and what I'm used to, but I didn't feel robbed. Absolutely got what you paid for as far as quality of food, service, view, and atmosphere. I wanted a memorable night for my girlfriend and this place delivered. Would recommend for a special occasion or if you're trying to impress a date or out of town guest.

Wow what a GREAT experience! This restaurant was worth it! We went and celebrated our 11th wedding anniversary and the service was impeccable! It was so nice to see all the waitstaff working together and provide exceptional service. The food was amazing. We shared a bottle of Pinot noir reccomended by the sommelier and shared a charcuterie board, then we were seated for our reservation on time and enjoyed complimentary popcorn, bread and a little soup cappachino that was all amazing. We ordered the Caesar salad to share and they divided it between two plates which I love! The salad was flavorful and and I loved the zatar they added to the top! Their was a little mix up in my order but I ate what they brought anyways because I pretty much eat anything and I was eyeing the Chilean sea bass on the menu at first! It was delicious, cooked perfectly and the sides that came with it was amazing. My husband had the tomahawk pork chop and it was great as well! From what we ordered I’m sure anything else on the menu would be fantastic. I only wish we saved room for dessert because their dessert menu looked superb! I will definitely recommend this place to anyone that visits Pittsburgh and hope to return in the future! Oh and the view was beautiful and just made the night even better!

We have been coming to this fabulous restaurant since it opened in 2014. Unequivocally the best five star dining experience in Pittsburgh. We have been to many restaurants all across America and abroad and Altius always impresses. Their service is impeccable. We had Jacob tonight who was phenomenal. Their menu is very creative with high quality ingredients that change seasonally. They always have unique specials. The cocktail menu is changed seasonally as well and amazing. They always start with gourmet popcorn with a different flavor every night. There is also an amuse gift from the chef. Highly recommend the crab toast. The scallop appetizer with Chestnut puree is outstanding. We had the special tonight which was scallops, shrimp with purple mashed potatoes with truffle and lemon Hollandaise sauce. Mmmmmmmm! Desserts are decadent as you might imagine but worth every calorie. Highly recommend Altius!

Our favorite fine dining restaurant for any occasion. The food and service are top notch with a seasonal menu. There is ample parking nearby with not a bad seat in the house. You can see the city skyline from any seat in the house.

Altius is a high-level of fine dining establishment in Pittsburgh, in quality of food, service, and atmosphere. This restaurant could compete in San Francisco, Chicago, Philadelphia, Manhattan, DC, Atlanta, etc. A window seat provides the perfect view of Pittsburgh, but the food itself, the curated wine menu brought table side by their in house sommelier, and the attentiveness of the kitchen staff and servers will easily distract you from the steel city skyline. Do yourself a favor and go to Altius the next time you have something special to celebrate.

Second time here, absolutely phenomenal food. The chef was also very adaptive to one of our party having both a honey and seafood allergy, the staff made sure to substitute where needed and let us know what had been changed in a dish. The services was wonderful, our waiter was very polite and had great humor which made us feel really welcome. We are making this our go-to spot for family dinners. The food has blown us away yet again and we are still dreaming about the house-made ice cream.

We visited this restaurant while on vacation. The views were no doubt some of the best in the city. The service was on point! The server was knowledgeable about the menu and able to offer wine pairings as well as understanding of gluten allergies. They offered alternatives that were gluten free. I would like to see a dessert option that was gluten free other than ice cream. I was a little disappointed with the execution of my entree. My duck was over done and at $60, I would expect it to be perfect. I will say that the flavors of the dish were delicious. My husband’s sea bass was on point! Its presentation was spot on and paired perfectly with the risotto. He also loved the shrimp and scallop appetizer. Overall a lovely experience.

The views of the city from this restaurant are spectacular. It’s worth going for a meal just for that. The place is good for a special occasion. Most of the menu items were exceptional, except for the steaks. The steaks were cooked to appropriate temperature, but were chewy and not seasoned well. The ribeye wasn’t marbled at all. We tried three different cuts. I think i would return here, but not order steaks.

Have been wanting to try Altius and finally made it here for dinner last night. We got a table by the window and the view is gorgeous. When were greeted by our server she brought a basket of popcorn and the flavor of the evening was barbecue blue. I personally am not a huge fan of popcorn but it wasn’t bad. We ordered cocktails, both which were delicious. After an amuse-bouche, we started with 6 Savage Blonde oysters. They were fresh and perfectly shucked. For entrees, I had the Maine lobster tail with crab cakes. The lobster was perfectly cooked, crab cakes had a nice flavor, and the beurre blanc flavorful. It came with broccolini and purple potato puree. Broccolini was good, but I wasn’t a fan of the purple potato puree. Didn’t add anything to the plate. We also got the chicken, which was underwhelming compared to everything else. Handmade pierogies that accompanied it were tasty and well made, but the chicken skin could’ve been crispier and the brussel sprouts were just okay. For dessert, we had the tropical pavlova which was 10/10. We also shared a delicious bottle of French Chardonnay, they have a great wine list! Overall great meal, chicken would be the only lackluster moment.

Genuine review, not to be disrespectful to the restaurant. In my opinion it was all OKAY. Pros: The view was awesome, we went on a foggy night so it was kind of like being in the clouds on a plane, but then it would clear up and the view was right there! Very cool, I’m actually happy it was ‘imperfect’. The staff were professional which is hard to find nowadays, so I appreciate that. And they made sure to accommodate my food allergy in all of the items including deserts, drinks and entrees without my having to repeat and I felt safe eating there! My favorite dish last night was the Steak Tartare, definitely top 2 I’ve ever had it was surprisingly delicious and complex. Very good espresso. Nice having the desert bites offered through the night That being said, we were seated on the 1st floor and it felt almost claustrophobic. We were seated between two other couples which didn’t feel very private/intimate and we had to move past each other to get up. And I will also say I am disappointed in the food. I have eaten at many fine dining places in NYC and abroad , and I could tell that the ingredients of Altius were of good quality, however flavors were lacking. My boyfriend ordered the NY Strip steak medium-rare and it was so tough. We make these steaks at home together all the time, and that is his favorite cut. But the steak he was served was tough & bland. the side potato was OK. I got the vegan mushroom dish and it had a good flavor! The red cornmeal felt weird on the plate though & I didn’t exactly appreciate the dish coming in a parchment paper bag?? Is that the traditional way to eat this because I was not aware haha. For the establishment, I would’ve liked my food on a plate instead of a paper bag but maybe I missed something. If this was a lounge or sky-high bar place, the rating probably would’ve been 4 or 5 stars because of the ambience and professionalism. The food was really not worth the visit quite frankly. The entrees ruined the “dinner” aspect, but I liked my appetizer, espresso and the little treats. But for the price, I can get espresso appetizers and baked goods elsewhere. If you are going, enjoy the view!!! But I would not expect much food-wise.

​I came by for dinner with my family recently. They have a dress code for "business casual", but it's never really clear what that means nowadays, so when in doubt -- maybe you can call them to ask? Judging by our attire and what some other parties were wearing, it seems reasonably flexible. Overall, the food was not bad, but not super good either. We tried a few of their appetisers - the chilled oysters and some meatballs (one of the specials of the day). The meatballs were a little bland but I liked the cheesy fillings they had. Also, we ordered the caesar salad, which was a bit disappointing. The leaves were soggy and didn't have much flavour to them. I had the filet mignon as my main course. The steak was very tender and juicy, but definitely much saltier than I expected. It was a bit too heavy to enjoy by the end of the dish. The sides of purple mashed potatoes and carrots were decent (and I think complemented the steak nicely). Other than that, we tried the duck breast, and two of their daily specials - a ribeye dish and a seafood platter. For dessert we tried the Reaching Green, which was interesting in the juxtaposition of really disparate ingredients like sponge cake, pear slices, and sesame brittle. The presentation was stellar, I'll give it that. But the overall flavour profile came across as disjointed and unorganised. Generally everything was fine-ish?, but nothing in particular stood out, and it just didn't seem like the high price point here was merited. I think you're largely paying for the admittedly quite amazing view from the restaurant. The service was lovely nonetheless -- our server was friendly and helpful with suggestions for food and drink, and the casually elegant interior was a nice environment to dine in. However, I fear that I wasn't too impressed with the food itself and probably wouldn't opt to come back.

The view and the overall ambiance is quite nice. The service is not endearing. Half of our foursome was a bit late, and we were told we couldn't be seated until they arrived. After a few minutes and donning a scowl, we were seated anyway. The waiter's chat was impersonal and formulaic, like you might get at an Applebee's. The menu was interesting, and presentation was good, but the flavors and textures were a bit flat. The view is the main attraction,and it's a good spot for a pleasant evening if you arrive with lowered expectations for the rest of the experience.

For my wife’s birthday, we visited the restaurant. They told me they provided a nice dessert for special occasions, but they didn’t. We ordered the sea bass and the fillet—the sea bass was good, but the fillet was burnt. We informed the waitress, and then the manager came over and tried to give us a cooking lesson.

Overall was disappointed. Hype without substance. Of course the Pittsburgh skyline view is spectacular; with the Duquesne Incline as an extra treat. The service was good but at this price point the waiter should not need to be reminded to bring things. He also had us questioning if he knew we were still there he'd disappear for so long. The restaurant tries way too hard to be upscale with attempts to be showy and memorable albeit failed. In their efforts to be fancy, they try serving dishes simultaneously but it was clunky and each course came out at a glacial pace. Moreover, it was haphazard as to what was worth the wait. Meatball appetizer was exceptional; yet the filet mignon was cooked incorrectly, cold and wasn't melt in your mouth delicious. The scallops were awesome yet everything else wasn't worth coming back for. Truly let down by the experience and would never consider returning. Just visit the Incline or Mt Lebanon vistas to appreciate view. There are other establishments up here that will always deliver delicious food, as well as, the view. Recommend Valet ($9) or Uber.

This was my first time in Pittsburgh — such a great city with incredibly friendly people, far better than I expected. Naturally, I wanted to try one of the city’s top fine-dining spots, so I chose Altius, known for its views and reputation as a high-end restaurant. Unfortunately, the experience was extremely disappointing. From the start, the greeting at the door was cold. We were met by a man and two women who didn’t smile, and the man in particular was loud and somewhat aggressive when greeting us. The view from the restaurant was stunning, but that was the only highlight. Our server seemed pleasant at first, but never once asked about untouched dishes or why we didn’t eat certain items. Just offered takeout boxes. Which we declined. We ordered several dishes: • Lamb meatballs came out completely raw and were inedible. • Tomato salad was fresh and flavorful at first, but the dressing was so bad it completely ruined it. Honestly, it would have been better served without dressing at all. • Charcuterie board had cheeses that were either off or poorly paired — the cheddar and blue cheese were especially unpleasant. • Thai coconut crab soup was overpowering with curry and impossible to enjoy. • Burrata could have been good, but it was drenched in heavy spices that ruined it. • Pork chop tasted bland, almost like plain chicken breast, with no seasoning and a very unappetizing presentation. When we left, I said goodbye to the two hostess at the front, but they simply stared back without even a smile. Very unwelcoming behaviour for front door greeters. Overall, this was one of the worst dining experiences I’ve had, especially from a restaurant that markets itself as one of the best in Pittsburgh. Between the unfriendly staff, the raw and poorly prepared food, and the lack of hospitality, I would never return and cannot recommend this place.

I wasn’t going to write a review, but since this restaurant decided to cancel my reservation on the Open Table app AFTER we dinned and completed our reservation, I felt it was necessary. Why did they cancel our reservation after dinning? Because they were afraid of getting a bad review from us. Literally the only good thing about this place is the view and valet parking. Food- overpriced undersized crap Cocktails- disgusting Waitress- very unfriendly and unprofessional Atmosphere- loud and chaotic They want to act high class while following no dress code. Men in hoodies and hats and women with ripped jeans and t-shirts. This wasn’t our first time here but it sure was our last. Luckily there’s other restaurants in the area and our 15th anniversary was saved.