Vegan
Beer/Wine
European
Polish
Central and Eastern European cuisine focused restaurant and bar, opened here Feb 2016. Had sprouted from a monthly pop-up called Pierogi Night. Contact via email for reservations and questions: aptekapgh@gmail.com. Open Fri-Sun 5:00pm-10:00pm.
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4606 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, 15224
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Added by chk49 on 12 Apr 2016
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110 Reviews
First Review by jswiss
Zederbee
Points +64
Sounded good - Edit
Drove across town to find no food served during week.
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MattMcD
Points +86
The Best - Edit
One of the best vegan meals you can get, anywhere. So many great choices. Indulge and ask for recommendations from the staff. They are passionate about the food as well the extensive natural wine selection. Don’t skip on the dessert!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Super friendly staff, Extensive vegan wine selection
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ricobabyface
Points +390
WOW - Edit
We stayed in Pittsburgh for one night only and decided to eat here. Absolutely worth it. Love the details of the flavours.
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tavneet
Points +48
Like literally nothing you’ve ever tried - Edit
The food was so SO amazing. I am so glad my family decided to stop by. Every dish had so many different flavours that came together so well. I’d highly recommend the Smażone pierogi, the kotlet selerowy and the kopytka
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ElmiraDewes
Points +1754
Very good food - Edit
We definitely enjoyed food there. I would recommend the place. Food is flavor and food quality.
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Joannaterri
Points +129
Unique Fun Atmosphere - Edit
This was a great find! They were very covid safe, friendly, and very knowledgeable about the menu. They shared their recommendations and information about ingredients. The food is super fresh and perfectly seasoned. We ordered a combo of freshly made pirogies and some cauliflower bread portobello sandwiches. It was worth every penny. It was an enjoyable experience. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Fun and Interesting Menu, Delicious, Covid Safe
Cons: Pricey, Limited hours and days open
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A.Lynn
Points +66
Wow - Edit
Went for dinner with friends and we tried most of the menu. Everything was incredible. I don’t love the “order at a counter when you walk in the door” process but it works here — mainly because even if you panic and rush your order, you’ll still get an incredible meal!
Read morePros: 100% vegan, Hearty meal, Very inexpensive
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t.mcnulty
Points +26
Delicious and friendly - Edit
The vegan polish food options at Apteka are delicious! I had the pierogi and the cauliflower stew and loved both of them. I also tried an excellent orange wine cocktail. The staff were friendly and the restaurant has a really nice atmosphere!
Read morePros: All vegan, Delicious food & drink, Friendly staff
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i2lovetofu
Points +70
Unique vegan dishes - Edit
This place has vegan dishes you won't find anywhere else! There are so many interesting and delicious flavors to explore, and the staff are friendly and knowledgeable about the food.
Read moreI have a huge sweet tooth, so I'd recommend the drożdzówka. Try the kompot musujący too. It's sweet and a little tart. Perfect!
Pros: All-vegan specialty dishes
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StephenHannahMascioli
Points +79
Really unique - Edit
Definitely stop in for a unique atmosphere and food offerings
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mckenziegilbert
Points +84
Hearty and delicious - Edit
Stopped into town and saw a vegan restaurant with pirogies and had to stop. Delicious!! The pirogies were crispy, full, and with so many delicious toppings to pair with it. We tried several dishes and all were fantastic, notably the danish. Fairly priced and so surprisingly vegan that I had to double check it was all dairy and egg free.
Read morePros: Excellent flavor, Hearty, A lot of food
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theconnecticutvegan
Points +143
Beautiful Atmosphere & Unique/Yummy Food. - Edit
If you go to Pittsburgh, you’re going to want a pierogi. It’s like if you give a pig a pancake.....
Read moreAnywho- when I lived in Pittsburgh, I searched far and wide for vegan pierogis and landed at this beautiful establishment. It truly is a needle in a haystack. Beautiful. Interesting. Unique. AND - delicious food. What more can you ask for?
Definitely check out the back yard when you go!!
Pros: ALL VEGAN!!, Beautiful atmosphere. , Vegan Pierogis, Vegan Potato Dumplings
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froessc
Points +995
Good - Edit
We got the sampler and the sandwich from the take out menu. The sandwich was really good and so was one of the two types of pirogies. The sample was alright. The cake and ice cream were excellent.
Read morePros: All vegan, Good desser
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erikala
Points +22
Amazing and unique - Edit
I have travelled near and far and never been to something quite like this place. Hip, trendy, amazing food, reasonable portions. After trying everything my faves were the stuffed cabbage and pierogi, but you can’t go wrong here.
Read morePros: Delicious flavors, Amazing cocktails , Great wine list
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artoonie
Points +296
Yummy, great place for a fancy dinner - Edit
I bring all my out of town friends here. The menu is mostly dishes where you can’t tell they’ve been veganized - not much fake meat, just great dishes where the meat doesn’t seem to be a central part of the deliciousness. Non-vegans are always impressed. Vegans- well, it’s a local staple for us.
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TKprincetonNJ
Points +60
Exceptional - Edit
We had a great time. It’s off the beaten track, but we scored a perfect parking spot. The space is modernish and clean. The staff were on point. The food was just extraordinary. We had hot tea, black currant soda, some sort of rich, wonderful bread, stuffed cabbage, pierogi and kutlety....which came with sides of cucumber salad and beets. The dice and slice on everything was so fine, the sauces (esp the horseradish sauce) were so savory and fine. Really, really great. I hope we come back to Pittsburgh so we can come back. More locals should know what an exceptional treasure they have in Apteka.
Read morePros: Food, Food, Food
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mountainRain
Points +106
Nice place - Edit
The restaurant is in an old garage with modern interior. It’s a perfect spot for a dinner date when they dim the light and leave the table lamps on. This place is a perfect fit for young college crowd.
Read moreThe food was really good, although the cabbage dish I ordered was a bit too salty for my taste. Overall, it has a very nice atmosphere.
Pros: Nice atmosphere, Good food, Vegan
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ozzythevegan
Points +56
Amazing - Edit
Amazed it’s vegan! Been vegan for more than a decade, and never had anything like Apteka. It’s a must have if you’re in town!
Read morePros: All vegan , AMAZING food
Cons: Need to order at the counter
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gaprimack
Points +198
Mindblowing - Edit
How do they do it? How do they have this quality of umami-rich, unique, magical, lovingly thought out, authentic food for those reasonable prices? I just shake my head. EAT HERE.
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SaraF
Points +261
Amazing!! All vegan polish restaurant - Edit
So luckily I went with a friend and we tried like 5 things on the menu, the stuffed cabbage was hands down the best. The sauce it comes in is unbelievable. The pierogis were also delicious but I didn’t like the horseradish sauce that came on top. We also got the “special sandwich”, and both of the desserts, the poppyseed cake and the apple tart, both delicious. Cute restaurant, nice music and atmosphere and unique dishes as well as cocktails
Read morePros: All vegan , Fast service
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food1ove
Points +161
Great vegan restaurant. - Edit
Loved the polish vegan options I would drive 5 hrs again to eat there.
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f00d
Points +84
Delicious and out-of-the-ordinary - Edit
The dishes aren’t your typical flavors in a very good way!
Read morePros: One of our most memorable vegan experiences
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ahergaarden
Points +48
Incredible food & drinks - Edit
We were really looking forward to dining at Apteka during our trip to Pittsburgh and it did not disappoint! We arrived a bit after 5PM on Saturday and it was already getting busy. The girl at the front was very friendly, and helped us with the menu.
Read moreWe ordered the kanapki, pierogi, and an amazing roasted eggplant sandwich that was on special that evening, as well as the Slivovitz and rosehip cocktail and an iced tea. Everything was incredibly delicious, with flavours that you don't often encounter in vegan cuisine. The sandwich was particularly good - the bread was really nice and soft, so it was satisfying without being too filling.
Given the amount of food we ordered, the bill was very reasonable. Would love to come back next time we're in Pittsburgh.
Updated from previous review on 2019-07-10
Pros: Excellent food, good value
Cons: If it's busy, you may need to wait for a table
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Shawna_01
Points +224
Seriously Amazing Stuff - Edit
If you haven’t been here, you really should.
Read moreHands down the most decadent dinner I’ve had in so long, and a cooking inspiration.
I’d easily make the 5 hour drive for a day trip just because the food was so good.
Pros: Quick service , Friendly , amazing food
Cons: Loud music , Tight tables
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AndyAnderson
Points +34
Amazing! - Edit
This is really an amazing restaurant, all vegan. If you thought Polish food was all potatoes and kielbasa, you’ll be surprised by the varied menu and creative takes on traditional dishes. A beet and yogurt chilled soup for starters, potato dumplings with braised greens and a lima-bean sauce, pierogis filled with sauerkraut or smoked cabbage, served with beet chutney and cucumber salad — all delicious. Several items are gluten-free. Beer and wine are available. Pleasant staff.
Read morePros: Excellent food, Creative menu, Friendly environment
Cons: Order at the counter.
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veggie666
Points +708
Great - Edit
I love the bar. Staff is great. My favorite is the vodka cocktail & all the desserts lol
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jddungan
Points +42
Amazing pierogies!!! - Edit
Amazing food and atmosphere!
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