Grapperia

This is a great place to pre order post dinner at Piccolo Forno or other nearby restaurants. Their bartenders are super friendly and make a good cocktail. I really liked the Vespa which was sort of a riff on a Sidecar. They also have a tremendous assortment of Amaros. The two we tried were really satisfying and we loved the special glass they served them in. Beer drinkers will find a few to choose from including Peroni. You can buy a bottle of wine here for your dinner at BYOB Piccolo Forno. The other thing we liked was the outside area in front where lots of fellow patrons gathered to enjoy a drink on a beautiful early fall night.

THE BEST espresso martinis. Great selection of amaro. Unique grappa cocktails. Grab a drink or bottle of wine before heading next door to Piccolo Forno, and you have yourself a really great date night or evening out with the friends.

Grapperia is a cozy bar in lawrenceville. I never have trouble finding seating and usually order wine from here when I'm dining at Piccolo Forno next door. Service is always great too. I decided to get Acid raindrops and Ferrari which are both very strong and bitter drinks. I am more of a sweet fruity drink person so these were not my style but that's on me. If you don't like strong drinks, I'd maybe recommend the wine or beers. But otherwise, no complaints about this place and will be going back!

Grapperia is a super cozy spot serving creative cocktails, imported brews, rare wines as well as a small food menu.  Known for their Grappa which is an Italian brandy distilled from the pomace of grapes used in wine making and Amari which is a bitter-sweet Italian herbal liqueur that is commonly drank as an after-dinner digestif.  They also serve tons of Italian wines by glass or by bottle, tons of creative cocktails and local and imported microbrews.  This Italian bar is located in the neighborhood of Lawrenceville, a small quaint indoor area with a few outdoor tables.

We'd walked past this little spot just off of Butler St. quite a few times before finally stopping in. I'm so glad we did. It's a cozy low-key spot with kind of sexy vibes. Great for a little date or cocktails before or after grabbing dinner somewhere in Lawrenceville.The cocktails are unique, upscale & delicious. Plus this is a sister bar to Piccolo Forno byob so you can grab a bottle here to avoid corkage there. Or you can enjoy apps from there with your drinks here (you may have to walk over to get them if it's busy there).

Love Grapperia SO much! It's a great for a before or after dinner spot or while waiting for your table at piccolo forno located around front on butler street! Love the low key chill vibe, cocktail selection, and how everyone that works there is so great! Thanks for bringing this to Pittsburgh!

We stopped in for an after dinner drink after dining upstairs at Piccolo Forno. I ordered an espresso martini. It wasn't the best I have ever had, there was a bit of a bitter aftertaste. I still enjoyed it, and it's a nice spot to relax, talk to friends and enjoy a cocktail.

Wow, check you out Grapperia! No seriously you aren't much to look at. Completely walked right by you without noticing you there. But then you must have winked at me and I found myself agreeing to walk on in.It's small a few round tables and a small bar with probably 8-10 stools. We were lucky both times we stopped in and found a spot at the bar. The bartenders here are no joke, quite the mixologists. Our first time here we ordered off their drink menu but we were in route to a local brewery. This last time it was all Grapperia.I ordered the Ryes and Shine. The bartender did an amazing job as I told him what I liked and what I didn't in recommending the drink. Perfectly balanced, no sugary sweetness here. As I was enjoying my cocktail I say him make an espresso and then mix it into a shaker. I said hey what's that?! Yanno minding my business. An espresso martini. Ok I have had espresso martinis but I think this ranked up there to oh the best ever! It was just that fresh espresso woke me up, I liked it so much I ordered two. Great stop.

Fantastic tiny bar specializing in all things amaro. Seating is tight, and once inside (or outside, weather permitting), it's a great spot for drinks and if you are hungry, you can also order from Picolo Forno next door. I started with a Toronto cocktail - rye, fernet, turbinado, and bitters. It was solid and drank like an old fashioned with a shot of fernet - delicious. Afterwards, I tried a number of Amaros and really enjoyed a version of fernet from a distillery in Brooklyn. The staff here is awesome and knowledgeable, and the place has a full range of liquor, wine and beers (also to go). Definitely we had a spot like this in Seattle!

This place was fun and it makes you feel hip just being there. It's the perfect spot for a cocktail bar and it's fun tasting a few options when you go with friends. Definitely a good part of a Lawrenceville date night.