Mantini's Woodfired

"Mantini's moved to 1209 E. Carson St. Any BBQ is great. But you'll have to return to try one of the daily hand cut steaks. All drinks are served with fresh squezzed fruit. You'll want to arrive..." more »

by LoLO0703 - Posted 12/28/2008

"Wow the remodel is really nice. I like the fresh squezzed juice its a nice addition, Grapefruit and Vodka a good martini yum! Order the tbone steak with the smashed potatoes! The staff are personable..." more »

by Happy2007 - Posted 04/22/2008

With only a small moveable sign marking the entrance, Mantini's Woodfired feels almost like a Roaring '20s speakeasy. The reason is historical preservation -- the building, built in 1851, housed one of Pittsburgh's first taverns. Inside, the...  more »

With only a small moveable sign marking the entrance, Mantini's Woodfired feels almost like a Roaring '20s speakeasy. The reason is historical preservation -- the building, built in 1851, housed one of Pittsburgh's first taverns. Inside, the restaurant (which opened in January 2005) has been remodeled and updated with a comfortable feel, its walls a blend of wood paneling and painted earth tones. A wood-fired broiler and wood smoker create an authentic flavor you'll find throughout the menu, which features New York strip steak and a daily fresh-fish selection, as well as appetizers such as a quesadilla with slow-smoked barbecued pork and sharp cheddar cheese, and cherry-wood-smoked chicken wraps. If you're here for lunch, try Mantini's cherry-wood-grilled steak sandwich with roasted red pepper and Spanish onion, or a grilled chicken club with apple-smoked bacon and cheddar cheese. The menu also includes daily pasta and vegetarian entrees, such as vegetable napoleon with Portobello mushrooms, goat cheese, zucchini, yellow squash, and red, orange and yellow peppers. The ambience and cooking techniques at Mantini's might be old, but the flavors are bold and new. -- James A. Stewart.