The Vandal

4.8 (862)

$31 to $50

Bistro

4306 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201

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The Vandal

4.8

$31 to $50

Bistro

Lawrenceville

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2 people

24 Oct 2026

19:00

Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Great for creative cocktails
Charming

Beloved neighborhood restaurant, wine and cocktail bar, intently serving seasonal food and classic dishes like steak-frites, foie blonde, fried olives and oysters. We offer a bistro style menu with market driven specials and a French leaning organic and biodynamic wine list to match. With respect to simplicity and execution, we highlight the best ingredients from our local farmers and purveyors with minimal "fuss". Our candle lit dining room and little 5 seat bar is cozy, intimate and chic. Like the timeless bistros and neighborhood institutions that inspire us, our marble tables sit close together and we're a high energy restaurant when our guests are having a great time. We are centrally located on Butler Street near some of Pittsburgh's best boutiques, art galleries, bars and music venues. We are proud to call the Lawrenceville neighborhood our home for over 10 years.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Bistro, Contemporary French / American, Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 17:00–21:00 Bar Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
Contact
(412) 251-0465
Website
https://www.thevandalpgh.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
4306 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Area
Lawrenceville
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Reviews

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4.8

(862)

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Pittsburgh / Western PA
Best Service
Pittsburgh / Western PA
Innovative
Pittsburgh
Best Service
Pittsburgh
Innovative

Review summary

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The Vandal delights with its "innovative" cuisine and "perfect" service, creating an "intimate" atmosphere ideal for date nights. Standout dishes like the trout pate, steak frites, and seasonal salads are "outstanding." With "attentive" staff and "superb" cocktails, this cozy spot offers a consistently "wonderful" dining experience in Pittsburgh.

862 Reviews

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reanna
Pittsburgh / Western PA1 review
3.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Service was fine. Food was very salty. We started with the tartare, which seemed to have capers and olives mixed in, i forget what the menu the evening said, but the chips are plenty salty...adding little green salt squares and dots wasn't needed. I ordered the steak frites, the waiter said "We serve that medium rare, is that alright?" And I said yes, absolutely. (that is how I order anyway.) It arrived and was definitely closer to medium well/well done. The fries were like small rocks on the plate. My husband ordered the roast half chicken. If what he got was half of a chicken, then it had to have been a cornish hen chick. It made a full wing look giant. The dessert for my birthday was good. So that is a + at least. Definitely don't see myself returning based on the food, there would need to be something exceptionally unique for me to try it again.
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Jackson
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional service, excellent execution on the dishes we tried, cozy ambience, tolerable noise level with a great playlist. Definitely will return.
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Tom
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful, comforting food and service. If I’m knit-picking, just a hair loud and close to other tables. It’s tough when space is limited l, so props to working well with what is given. Not every restaurant should be in a warehouse or sacrifice great service for more tables. Would recommend and go again!
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Carol
Pittsburgh / Western PA18 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed the bar seating. The bartender was attentive and provided great service. The food was delicious, particularly the steak tartare, the roast chicken and the steak. We will visit again.
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Dave Gold
Austin5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic atmosphere, service, and food!!! And their cocktails can't be beat!
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Kait
Pittsburgh / Western PA4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our favorite place in lawrenceville! We go probably once a month and it never disappoints! The staff are lovely and the atmosphere is perfect.
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Brandon Gold
Los Angeles14 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service - very friendly and attentive. Food was good and ambiance welcoming
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Lyle
Toronto / Ontario26 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our favorite place to eat while in Pittsburgh - very innovative
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Dave
Pittsburgh / Western PA22 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great, seasonal menu. Terrific wine selections. Superb service. Keeps getting better all the time.
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Kendall
Dallas - Fort Worth19 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing, as always. Our favorite spot for date night.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Bistro, Contemporary French / American, Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 17:00–21:00 Bar Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
Contact
(412) 251-0465
Website
https://www.thevandalpgh.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
4306 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Area
Lawrenceville
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

FAQs

Sunday dinner is a guest favorite for relaxed, enjoyable meals, and Thursday is popular for the restaurant's well‑liked burger night.

Yes, The Vandal is a favorite date‑night spot: intimate, stylish, with thoughtful cocktails, attentive service and several guests celebrating anniversaries there.

The Vandal feels like a cozy, intimate Butler Street bistro, a small dining room with a tiny bar, stylish SoHo‑modern touches, and thoughtful music and lighting that create a warm neighborhood mood.

Smart casual is the guide, polished but relaxed attire is appropriate, and many guests dress up a touch for anniversaries or date‑night visits.

The Vandal’s Sunday dinner is a lovely, music-filled choice, reviewers say they “love Sunday dinner” there; Saturday evenings, by contrast, are often crowded and lively.

Yes, reviewers report dining there with their children and enjoying the experience, including one guest who visited "with my kids" and others who mention dining with a son.

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4.8

$31 to $50

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Lawrenceville

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2 people

24 Oct 2026

19:00

Booked 21 times today

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