Merrante's

December 2015
4723 Liberty Ave
Pittsburgh PA 15224
https://merante-gifts.com/private-dining/

Merrante's was our chosen place for our holiday Grub Club and it did not disappoint!If you are interested in visiting Merrante's, you have to plan months in advance as they are in high demand.  Everything is private dining of groups of 8 or more.  They give you options for the menu that you have to choose ahead of time and all you do is show up with your bottle(s) of wine and enjoy!  I felt like I was at Sunday dinner at my Grandmother's house as soon as I walked in the door.  We had a separate room set up for drinks and appetizers.  Our group had 9 people and we shared 6 appetizers including stuffed mushrooms, brie, meatballs, tomatoes and mozzarella, etc.  Once we had enough there, we went into the dining room where we could see and smell (!) all the goodness happening.  We were served soup, salad, a main dish, dessert and homemade limoncello.  The staff was very friendly and fun.  They interacted with us throughout the evening and joined in on the fun.  I have been meaning to get back here with my family....I will have to see if our schedules are clear around October.