Con Alma Downtown

613 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh - 15222
54 reviews
Cocktail Bar Jazz & Blues Soul Food
(412) 932-2387

I would give this place 12 stars if I could. The food was extremely creative and apparently changes constantly so if you aren’t happy with something, keep on trying because the magic is probably the item you passed on. Drinks were on point and also very creative. The music was absolutely incredible to hats off to the quartet and the sound of the room that the restaurant is in. I’ve spent tens of thousands on audio equipment to simulate what you get for a $10 cover charge here. These people clearly know and love music and it shows in every facet of your experience here. Easily one of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had.

Live jazz! Delish cuisine!!

Sat outside after a game for a few drinks and music. Kyle provided great recommendations and service. The drinks were creative and on point. The jazz flowed out to the patio and made for a relaxing end to our evening. We will definitely be back.

A truly fabulous experience. The atmosphere is great, and the live music there when I visited was some amazing stuff.The cocktail menu had some really amazing choices, and our party tried most of them the evening we went. We were all impressed, and happy to see some nice non-alcoholic but fun options for those of us who preferred sobriety.We had just come after dinner but the food menu sounded good. I liked that both the food and cocktail menus were concise and made the decisions hard by only having great options.

Debated between a 4 or a 5 star review, but ultimately settled on 5. Take heed against considering any reviews mentioning specific entrées or drinks, as the menu changes more than monthly.What you can expect from this establishment is an adventurous cocktail menu that often hits it out of the park (there are some failures, but adventure requires risks) and an excellent dining experience.Further, it is not a “cheap” option; but hardly is it overpriced. Some 1-star reviews are angered at the price of a meal or drinks rather undeservedly. Craft cocktails are around $10 and plates range from $10-40… nothing absurd considering the quality and consistent variety.

Con Alma is one of the most aesthetically pleasing date spots I’ve found. The music is always great, the lighting is beautiful, and the food is an awesome mix of different influences that always feels a little funny to read but tastes fantastic. Love it here!

Great atmosphere. Drinks were yummy. Loved the Countess Maria. The band was so good. Easy to talk to your partner at the bar while the band was playing. Staff was friendly and seemed to have a good vibe together. Bar seats were incredibly comfortable. We sat there 2 hours. Must try is the carrot cake ice cream sandwich. Wow.

Super fun atmosphere the crowd is great and the staff is so nice! The music was phenomenal and the food and drinks were so yummy! We had the empanadas and the espresso martinis! They also have a nonalcoholic drink menu it’s small but they’re yummy too!

The music, service, and atmosphere are absolutely amazing, and worth the expense of any of the fine wine or cocktails you may imbibe during your time here... Just eat before (or after) you get here. Again, it's totally worth a visit, but the food leaves a lot to be desired.I'll elaborate - If you've ever been in the service industry, and you've eaten the buffet leftovers from a "high-class" affair - that's what you'll get here. Tepid, semi-well-thought-out dishes that you could likely execute better at home (and would definitely be served warmer that way)... but that will do if you're rapacious.Again, the service/staff, wine list, cocktails, atmosphere, and musical performances are AMAZING, just plan to eat elsewhere.

This was our first time. Everything was fantastic. The music, the food, the atmosphere. How lucky we are to have 2 locations in Pittsburgh.