Somehow have been to TWO wedding events here in the last year, both were unrelated. Same event space. First one, we just enjoyed the cocktails. They do them right, I'll admit that. The food looked 'meh' so we didn't eat anything. Buffet style. Second one, enjoyed cocktails again but this time, 'dinner was served.' Buffet again. Felt forced to choke it down. Usual cubed cheese plate, nothing special or fresh. Cocktail shrimp looked limp so I skipped it. Skipped the cold, dry rolls too. Salad lettuce was sad and wilted with literally nothing else but lettuce, the ranch dressing was decent tho. Turned out to be the only 'good thing' to eat. Pasta Primavera was overcooked plain noodles with some chopped up bell peppers that weren't even cooked. It was bad. Even worse? The chicken parm. It was laughably terrible. Just mushy chicken nuggets with dried 'marinara' on it. There were soggy potatoes with some kind of bland seasoning. Green beans weren't even cooked and left strings in your mouth. Nothing, and I mean NOTHING, had any salt. No taste. Lukewarm. Make sure you grab some bar napkins so you can cover up everything on your plate you didn't eat and don't feel so bad about tossing it. We left early and ordered pizza when we got home. Think this place should just be a bar, that's the only thing they get right. Even if the prices are way outta line...
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Nicole Hill
After a long day of driving in the car, this gem Within walking distance of our hotel proved to be the best place to grab some cocktails and apps! Out bartender Bill was an absolute doll and a true master of his craft! We had the Lavender Lemon Drop and cosmopolitans! We ate fried pickles that’s packed a punch! Service was super attentive but not too much! A must visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nancy L. Wickham
Stopped in before our show at the theater. Very nice atmosphere, comfortable seats, great drinks. Brought a friend after the show, and really enjoyed talking with the employees. They were so kind. Would highly recommend! Great finish to our Sailor Moon Live night!!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Luke Azevedo
02/28/25 Good cocktails
Service: 5
Yaroslav Petrenko
Friendly staff, great atmosphere, and the best dirty martini in town
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alexa Lynch
We hosted our wedding rehearsal dinner at Olive or Twist followed by a welcome party for around 100 guests and it was the best night thanks to John & the team. The space upstairs is so beautiful and John helped us coordinate all of the details for our 2-part event. Our guests had so much fun and it was the most wonderful way to kick off our wedding weekend. A special shout out to John who helped facilitate the whole event and was there to support us throughout the whole night. The food was great, the bartenders were awesome, and we were so amazed by how the space could be used for a formal sit down dinner followed by the best private party!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Todd Griffin
Next Level Entertainment Dj Todd "Olive or Twist Lounge in Pittsburgh is an incredible venue that truly stands out! The atmosphere is perfect, with a warm, inviting vibe and an upscale yet comfortable setting that feels just right for any special occasion. As a DJ, it was amazing to work with the entire staff and the venue, but a special shoutout goes to John Muth, who set the bar for hospitality. John went above and beyond, making not only me feel welcomed and valued as the DJ but ensuring every single guest felt exceptionally catered to.
What really made the night seamless was John’s collaborative spirit. Working with someone who values teamwork with all vendors, staff, and the newlyweds themselves is truly refreshing. His dedication to making sure everyone’s experience was top-notch made the entire event flawless.
For anyone considering a venue that combines stunning ambiance with an outstanding level of service, I give Olive or Twist a 10/10. Highly recommended!
Todd Griffin Nextleveleventpros.com
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Scott A
Food is yummy, service is great but is a little dark.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ross Pattison
We had our rehearsal dinner at Olive or Twist last week and could not have been happier with our choice. John was so helpful and kind, and made planning it so simple. Thanks to John and his staff for a wonderful evening
Great spot on a Saturday night! The music was amazing. Best singer I’ve heard in a long time. I ordered a Gin Martini. EXCELLENT. great atmosphere and our server was great! Get food somewhere else and come here for a drink and the music. I had the Olive and Twist burger with fries. Not great. Got to the North Shore Tavern and walk across the bridge to enjoy drinks here afterward. I seriously think the reason this place wasn’t packed on a Saturday night was the food. Great place overall.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Cassandre Anderson
The drinks are outstanding!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jennifer Lalime
Excellent bartenders serving up classics & house specials, chill vibe, open to the street, great stop for a drink or two before the ball game
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
ygn s
Happy hour is good. Beer costs 5 dollars. Guinness tastes a little different from what I'm used to. I like that the staff keeps checking on what I need.
Great place, awesome live music.
Somehow have been to TWO wedding events here in the last year, both were unrelated. Same event space.
First one, we just enjoyed the cocktails. They do them right, I'll admit that. The food looked 'meh' so we didn't eat anything. Buffet style.
Second one, enjoyed cocktails again but this time, 'dinner was served.' Buffet again. Felt forced to choke it down.
Usual cubed cheese plate, nothing special or fresh. Cocktail shrimp looked limp so I skipped it. Skipped the cold, dry rolls too. Salad lettuce was sad and wilted with literally nothing else but lettuce, the ranch dressing was decent tho. Turned out to be the only 'good thing' to eat.
Pasta Primavera was overcooked plain noodles with some chopped up bell peppers that weren't even cooked. It was bad. Even worse? The chicken parm. It was laughably terrible. Just mushy chicken nuggets with dried 'marinara' on it. There were soggy potatoes with some kind of bland seasoning. Green beans weren't even cooked and left strings in your mouth.
Nothing, and I mean NOTHING, had any salt. No taste. Lukewarm.
Make sure you grab some bar napkins so you can cover up everything on your plate you didn't eat and don't feel so bad about tossing it.
We left early and ordered pizza when we got home.
Think this place should just be a bar, that's the only thing they get right. Even if the prices are way outta line...
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
After a long day of driving in the car, this gem
Within walking distance of our hotel proved to be the best place to grab some cocktails and apps! Out bartender Bill was an absolute doll and a true master of his craft! We had the Lavender Lemon Drop and cosmopolitans! We ate fried pickles that’s packed a punch! Service was super attentive but not too much! A must visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped in before our show at the theater. Very nice atmosphere, comfortable seats, great drinks. Brought a friend after the show, and really enjoyed talking with the employees. They were so kind. Would highly recommend! Great finish to our Sailor Moon Live night!!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
02/28/25
Good cocktails
Service: 5
Friendly staff, great atmosphere, and the best dirty martini in town
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We hosted our wedding rehearsal dinner at Olive or Twist followed by a welcome party for around 100 guests and it was the best night thanks to John & the team. The space upstairs is so beautiful and John helped us coordinate all of the details for our 2-part event. Our guests had so much fun and it was the most wonderful way to kick off our wedding weekend. A special shout out to John who helped facilitate the whole event and was there to support us throughout the whole night. The food was great, the bartenders were awesome, and we were so amazed by how the space could be used for a formal sit down dinner followed by the best private party!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Next Level Entertainment Dj Todd
"Olive or Twist Lounge in Pittsburgh is an incredible venue that truly stands out! The atmosphere is perfect, with a warm, inviting vibe and an upscale yet comfortable setting that feels just right for any special occasion. As a DJ, it was amazing to work with the entire staff and the venue, but a special shoutout goes to John Muth, who set the bar for hospitality. John went above and beyond, making not only me feel welcomed and valued as the DJ but ensuring every single guest felt exceptionally catered to.
What really made the night seamless was John’s collaborative spirit. Working with someone who values teamwork with all vendors, staff, and the newlyweds themselves is truly refreshing. His dedication to making sure everyone’s experience was top-notch made the entire event flawless.
For anyone considering a venue that combines stunning ambiance with an outstanding level of service, I give Olive or Twist a 10/10. Highly recommended!
Todd Griffin
Nextleveleventpros.com
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is yummy, service is great but is a little dark.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had our rehearsal dinner at Olive or Twist last week and could not have been happier with our choice. John was so helpful and kind, and made planning it so simple. Thanks to John and his staff for a wonderful evening
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Great spot on a Saturday night! The music was amazing. Best singer I’ve heard in a long time. I ordered a Gin Martini. EXCELLENT. great atmosphere and our server was great! Get food somewhere else and come here for a drink and the music. I had the Olive and Twist burger with fries. Not great. Got to the North Shore Tavern and walk across the bridge to enjoy drinks here afterward. I seriously think the reason this place wasn’t packed on a Saturday night was the food. Great place overall.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
The drinks are outstanding!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent bartenders serving up classics & house specials, chill vibe, open to the street, great stop for a drink or two before the ball game
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Happy hour is good. Beer costs 5 dollars.
Guinness tastes a little different from what I'm used to.
I like that the staff keeps checking on what I need.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Came for the martini...excelente!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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