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Reviewed 2 April 2023 via mobile

The 6 of us just popped in for a drink. Luke was simply amazing! He understands customer service and is a pro mixologist! We had a blast! Drinks and appetizers (we had the charcuterie plate) were top notch! A little secret is to ask for...the popcorn!!!!More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 30 March 2023

I think that this was our 3rd dining experience at Altius and we have been pleased every single time. On this occasion, Adam was our server and he was efficient, affable, and very helpful with menu choices. We started with the chef's amuse-bouche which was...a truffled potato leek soup, which was delicious. Then for appetizers we had the caesar salad (light and fresh) and the  truffled cauliflower bisque, which also was excellent. For entrees we had the Chilean seabass and the vegan wild mushroom bourginon - both very good, although I found the seabass to be a bit dry. In so far as drinks, I had the "Sip With a View" - their delicious version of a classic Manhattan and a glass of their excellent pinot noir. For dessert, we shared their wonderful olive oil cake, which was also very nice. Between the food and the superb view/ambiance, this is a great restaurant that we will continue to patronize whenever we return to Pittsburgh.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 26 March 2023 via mobile

We had the most wonderful dinner last night at Altius. Amazing food, service and atmosphere. As always, a superb visit. Highly recommend! 🙌

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 9 February 2023

Exceptional service, amazing views, beautiful atmosphere and the food was 5 star! Loved everything about it. Staff was polite and helpful and valet was great as well.

Date of visit: March 2022
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Reviewed 6 February 2023

My wife and I had a wonderful time at Altius. Our server Jason was very good. The food and drink - cocktails, appetizers, entrees, and dessert were all exceptional. The beautiful views of the city added to a unique atmosphere. We would highly recommend Altius.

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 16 December 2022 via mobile

Selena our wait staff stated, "We don't care what you have or how much you spend. We want you to enjoy every moment of your experience here." Wow, what a statement. The service was as if we were royalty, the food was amazing and the...view was spectacular. If you're coming to Pittsburgh, please put The Altius on your bucket list! You won't be disappointed.More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 11 December 2022 via mobile

My husband has treated me to dinner here for my last few birthdays. It is by far the best restaurant we have been to. Every course is to die for and their steak and salmon entrees are fabulous. We always leave full. The little touched...like the flavored popcorn and the chefs amuse bouche is always delicious. It's a definite must in Pittsburgh.More

Date of visit: March 2022
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Reviewed 9 December 2022 via mobile

Absolutely delicious! The experience was amazing, our sever Chris was very welcoming and eager to make our anniversary the best it possible could be. The duck was delightful and the pork chop was a culinary masterpiece. We were given a small anniversary treat which was...a lovely start to dessert. I recommend the mousse, its delicious!More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 22 May 2022 via mobile

The food is delicious, the view spectacular and that is why the points are because it is really beautiful. Totally overrated food.

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed 16 May 2022 via mobile

This was our first visit to Altius - we were celebrating our anniversary. Quite simply, it was an all around amazing and special experience. We were warmly greeted and congratulated on our anniversary, were seated promptly at a table with a spectacular view, and began...a wonderful culinary experience like no other. Every course of our meal including the little "extras" were delicious. Service was friendly, informative, and attentive. Valet parking was easy and efficient. Can't wait to return.More

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed 22 March 2022 via mobile

Terrific food, amazing views, right next to the top of the Duquesne Incline. Wonderful special occasion restaurant. Many restaurants with spectacular views let the food suffer by comparison. Altrius is an exception.

Date of visit: March 2022
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Reviewed 13 March 2022 via mobile

And year after I had this dining experience which was dessert and drinks which cost over $130 I tried to make a reservation and they brought up the fact that we only bought one course, I don’t know who keeps track but I feel like...$130 is enough to spend at this establishment Just be mindful that they keep tracks on how much you spend there or how much you order, I won’t return thereMore

Date of visit: April 2021
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Reviewed 20 February 2022 via mobile

If you want a beautiful view this place can’t be beat. It’s amazing. If you want the view with exceptional food it’s not here. This is our 2nd visit as we went on a holiday previously and figured we try it again with friends. We...went for an early reservation midweek and everything started very slowly - very relaxed and just chill. Nice server as well for most of it - he was funny and upbeat! Then after apps were set down it became very rushed. As soon as you put down your fork they cleared your plates and went to the next course. I still have salad in my mouth and here is my dinner. Being honest - it’s just ok food - nothing over the top! Our apps, salads, and dinner were all fine - nothing to write home about for the price. The server took my drink away right after dinner I assumed to refill it - but nope it was gone. We ordered dessert and the server seemed annoyed. I asked him for another drink when we ordered dessert and you could see his frustration. A few mins after dessert arrived so did our $500 plus bill and we were asked to vacate the table. Basically we “ran out of time” and they needed to seat the next reservation. We didn’t run out of time - they did! I’ve never been asked to leave a table with food on it - which explains the sudden rushing of service after they started out very slow. Yikes. Although we understand the need to turn over tables this isn’t the way to do it. It turned our party off and we agreed to take this one off the list. Much better restaurants in Pittsburgh to be honest - Alla Famiglia right over the hill is one that outdoes them by far! While we agree not many can replicate the view - the food just doesn’t equal the price and this experience just nailed it for us.More

Date of visit: February 2022
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Reviewed 28 December 2021 via mobile

Yes, the view is spectacular and yes, you get what you pay for and by that I mean it was a quality meal at a fair price. The Ild Fashion was one of the best I’ve had ever. We ordered a charcuterie board and before...it can we were gives a mushroom soup taste. I hate mushrooms but that was amazing! The charcuterie board was delicious. Then we had a spicy lobster bisque which was a great portion but I could have eaten many bowls of this and I would highly recommend getting this soup. For our entree we had chilean sea bass which was cooked to perfection over some kind of purée with broccolini. It was the perfect portion, season to bring out the taste of the fish but not cover it. Lastly, we were too full for desert however, they brought us a small chocolate brownie in a bag to take home. Everything about this meal was perfect. This was my first trip back to Pittsburgh in over 30 years but I’d return soon just for another meal at this restaurant! Superb by far! I have no pictures to share as it was truly a dining experience not a photo shoot. Ops. I do have a photo of the view.More

Date of visit: December 2021
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Reviewed 22 December 2021

Altius is a special occasion restaurant sitting up on the bluff in the Mt. Washington area. It has a contemporary American menu. It is not for the budget conscience. Altius combines a good dinner, attentive service with the best view of Pittsburgh. After dinner take...the Duquesne Incline for a joy ride up and down the hillMore

Date of visit: October 2021
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Response from hussgolf | Reviewed this property |
yes the incline is next to Altrius, 20 steps.
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  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 5