Soba
5847 Ellsworth Ave. (College Ave.) 
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Pittsburgh, PA 15232
412-362-5656 | Make Restaurant Reservations
Cuisine
Open
Dinner nightlyFeatures
- Romantic setting
- Private room(s)
- Full bar
- Reservations suggested
- Outdoor dining
- Open late
- Parking lot.
- Casual dressy
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 Soba's dramatic interior includes a two-story waterfall coursing sheerly down a dark slate wall. Sensuous materials---river rock, zebrawood, patterned cork flooring---evoke exotic climes. From commissioned artwork to lavish drapes, the ambience is magical and magnetic---with denizens to match the stylish surroundings. The first floor bar buzzes nicely, as do the tiered dining spaces and the upstairs patio. A sophisticated menu changes daily to reflect seasonal, often local products. The kitchen plucks flavors and ingredients from diverse Asian cultures, scoops up some European ideas as well, then filters all through the contemporary radar of its chefs. Order small plates, large plates or bowls. We recommend the varying mussel preparations (steamed in Malaysian curry broth, with lemon grass and house-made Thai pork sausage); spicy citrus tuna tartare; and Korean barbecue ribs. Vegetarians thrive here, with five or more items on every menu. Ambitious desserts showcase house-made ice creams---a long roster of flavors, ranging from mango-yuzu to blueberry lychee. Try the whimsical Soba banana split or the exciting chai-spiced crème caramel, served with pumpkin seed brittle and vanilla chantilly. |
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