“Where Pittsburgh notables meet for comfort food…
a Pittsburgh institution worthy
of a Historic Landmark designation.”
- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Testimonials
“…it focuses on the fundamentals: top-flight food, reasonably priced, prepared with fresh ingredients and served by a knowledgeable staff.” – Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
“This is a restaurant that delivers all the hallmarks of fine dining in an atmosphere refreshingly free of attitude or affectation.” – Pittsburgh City Paper
“…count on fine dining and sophisticated service along with one of the most diverse wine cellars in the area.” – Pittsburgh Magazine
“Last Friday evening my wife and I had dinner at your restaurant. The Carlton is very special to us, having had our first date there 14 years ago this month. We have always looked forward to the unique menu, great food and exquisite service. With three kids at home, an evening at The Carlton is always a welcome reminder of our love for each other and how much we enjoy time together. While we have returned to The Carlton over a dozen times since our first date in 1995, we’ve never had such excellent and attentive service as we had from our waiter Doug last week. From the moment he met us at the hostess station, we knew this was going to be a special evening. We wanted you to know what a wonderful waiter Doug is and what a great impression he made on us. We hope there will always be a Carlton restaurant and we thank you for so many special memories that are part of our marriage. ” – Andy & Tricia Blenko
Awards of Excellence
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Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 14 consecutive years since 1995
Distinguished Restaurant of North America Award (DiRoNA) Winner for 8 consecutive years since 2001
Proprietor Kevin Joyce – Restaurateur of the Year by Pittsburgh Magazine, Pennsylvania Restaurant Association and International Geneva Association
Best Restaurants, Pittsburgh – AOL Travel
2009 Best Contemporary Pittsburgh Restaurant by WhereTheLocalsEat.com
2009 Top Ten Best Legendary Pittsburgh Restaurants by Pittsburgh Magazine
10 Best – #4 Best Restaurant in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh’s Best Martini 2007, Citysearch
Best Wine List 2005-2006, Citysearch
Newsworthy Media Coverage
08/28/2011 – The politics of restaurants: Carlton owner Kevin Joyce focuses on the big picture
07/26/2011 – Digital dining: How iPads and smartphones are refining customer service
10/08/2010 – The Carlton Restaurant takes new approach to highlight wine
10/19/2008 – Carlton seasons dishes with dash of class
06/01/2008 – Pittsburgh Restaurant Legend
05/23/2008 – Bar owners challenge Onorato to drink tax debate
05/01/2008 – Dining Review: The Carlton
06/28/2007 – Restaurant owner rep decries alcohol tax measure
06/23/2007 – Pittsburgh Power Tables, Wall Street Journal
12/22/2005 – Carlton is where Pittsburgh notables meet for comfort food
01/16/2005 – The Carlton’s modern cuisine evolves on a daily basis