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Alma Pan-Latin Kitchen
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7606 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15221 Regent Square - Get Directions
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“She got the chicharrones (crispy chicken marinated in rum and lime).” in 10 reviewsAlcohol: Full Bar -
“Also, everyone who had the chocolate cake loved it and the cinnamon ice cream on the side.” in 8 reviews -
“For dessert, my wife had the warm chocolate cake with caramel ice cream which was awesome!” in 6 reviews
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- Larissa G.
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Elite ’14
- 48 friends
- 186 reviews
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I am sad to say goodbye to this wonderful establishment. My chuletas de puerco ($18) and flan de coco ($6) were amazing. I have never had flan as amazing anywhere else.
Brunch is great too but a bit on the pricey side.
Adios a mi Alma! Thank you for adding some flavor and spice to our neighborhood! -
- Douglas W.
- Canonsburg, PA
- Elite ’14
- 188 friends
- 328 reviews
Another winner in Pittsburgh? Could this be truly happening to me? Creative, interesting AND well executed. I must be dreaming. Sorry, I can't resist after years of disappointing food here. This is a really cool restaurant across from the park in the Regent Square neighborhood. You can dine inside or out. The street is way to busy for me so we dined inside.
I ordered the Torrejitas de frijolitos (Alma) $13
Pan-seared black bean patty topped with cilantro-lime cream sauce and served with collard greens, black-eyed pea fritters, plantains, and seasonal vegetables. Wow! I loved this dish. It was spicy without being over the top. The greens were even highly seasoned and the cumin was an exciting top note. The plaintains were perfectly cooked, maybe too much sugar added for me but they were delicious. It came with perfectly grilled asparagus.
I started with the Ensalada sencilla con mango y rucula (Alma) $7
Arugula, ripe mango, almonds, and red onions served with our house-made lime-oregano dressing. Great salad. I caught a hint of mint there and it went really well with the mango. I inhaled it and wished there was a little more when it was gone so quickly.
I can't wait to come back and try some more. I am not strictly vegetarian but really enjoyed how many options the menu provides everyone here. -
I can't believe it took us so long to get back to Alma after the Elite event because everything at their restaurant is amazing.
However, we finally got there during restaurant week so we were limited to their special menu. No problemo! The RW 4-course menu selections were delicious and HUGE portions--not "tasting" menu sized.
We had a table of 8, and everybody was pleased with, well, pretty much everything!!!
Appetizer: 1/2 of us had the Empanadas (that night they were pork and other goodies wrapped up in a delicious little pocket), and the other 1/2 had the Plátanos maduros (sweet, fried plantains). The Empanada-eaters wolfed down their food--picking up every stray piece of meat or corn and scraping their plates clean. Of course, we plantain eaters were just as happy. In fact, every since that meal, I cannot get plantains out of my head--I want more so badly! Oh and that black bean puree on the side. So good!
Soup/Salad: None of us went for the soup. It's description reminded me of gazpacho. Anyway, we were all happy with our salads, Ensalata de Quinoa. If you don't like quinoa, go have some at Alma. It will change your mind. Delicious! The presentation was really cute too, wrapping in a super-thin slice of cucumber.
Entree: We all went our separate ways on the entree, and everything was great. I shared a scallop dish and a chicken dish (Pollo Adobo) with my daughter. The scallops were perfectly cooked, topped with another delicious sauce, and accompanied by a nice rice mix and squash. The chicken was not spicy but full of delicious spices...a well-executed mole. It was served over a different but equally yummy rice mix with black beans. Both were even great the next day!
Others in our party had the pork and the beef brisket (Vaca frita). My husband said the beef brisket was top notch. The pork eaters cleaned their plates so I'm assuming it was good since we were all getting full after so much food. One person in our party went vegetarian and loved it.
Entree bottom line: They've got vegetarian and vegan choices, they do seafood well, and they cook all the meats to perfection!
But wait, there's more?!
Dessert: Flan--so good here! I've now had it twice, and if I could go anywhere in the city for flan, it would be here. Also, everyone who had the chocolate cake loved it and the cinnamon ice cream on the side. A perfect pairing.
I felt like I made a mistake by ordering the Brazilian pudding--I wanted to try something new. It was the strangest combination of bananas, avocado, and chocolate. It tasted like salty banana baby food to me. I wished for more flan! However, others in our party thought it was a nice way to end the meal.
Drinks: The drinks here are ridiculous good. All cocktails are clearly handmade with love. We had the "special" ginger margaritas. My friend had a "special" mojito of some sort for her first round, which was good, but she switched immediately to our margaritas after a single sip. Another friend had this espresso martini (Cocktail de Cafe). If I wasn't so in love my margarita, I would have had a few of those too!
The decor is comfortable and slightly upscale at the same time. Good for date night or just a nice dinner out.
We can't wait to get back so we can try everything else on the regular menu! -
Following a yelp elite event I was intrigued enough to go back. And I am happy I did because I discovered a place that I'll keep returning to. Here is a quick list of why I'll go back again and again:
1. The place is indeed vegetarian friendly. We had two vegetarians in a group of four and both of them had delicious dishes.
2. They have tostones!!!!
3. Their desserts are surprisingly good. Mmmm chocolate cake that's actually with chocolate and a really really good cinnamon ice-cream.
There's one tiny issue I had with a sangria pitcher that was half ice and definitely was not sufficient to fill 3 glasses (without ice) and didn't get even close to the 6 they advertise. Maybe their other cocktails are better? -
I went here with a friend for Restaurant Week.
Alma offered a 4 course menu for $30, which was a great deal for the quality and quantity of the food we received.
Appetizers were the empanadas and the plantains. Both were stellar! I really liked the flaky pastry on the empanadas and the plantains were perfectly cooked!
Soup/Salad were the quinoa salad and the coconut milk gazpacho. I preferred the gazpacho to the salad. I liked the creaminess of the coconut milk.
Entree's: I ordered the scallops and my friend ordered the brisket. I really liked the scallops. They were perfectly cooked and the lime sauce was delicious and a perfect counterpoint to the shellfish. My friend liked her brisket, but found her rice to be a bit under cooked.
Dessert: I ordered the chocolate cake with cinnamon ice cream and my friend ordered the avocado cream. The chocolate cake was good while it was warm, but the cooler it got the harder it got, which made eating it difficult. My friend liked her dessert, though it was not to my liking.
Overall I was impressed with the food, but the service was quite slow. We waited a long time for our wine when we ordered it and between each course. I will definitely be back to try more things from the menu! -
It's Restaurant Week - Time to explore something new. Alma didn't disappoint.
My foodie friends and I choose Alma Pan-Latin Kitchen as our RW destination due to it's tasty sounding menu. Per usual, we opted to (mostly) select different options and try each others meals. Everyone left pleased :)
Our night began with Sangria - nothing says summer like Sangria. Our apps were Empanadas and Platanos maduros which both were really delicious. I had never had a plantain before, but this made me want to eat them again and again. Lightly sugared to enhance the sweetness but savory. Next course, please.
The men had Gazpacho while the ladies had Ensalada de quinoa. In my opinion, the Gazpacho had a bit too much onion. I enjoyed my quinoa but wish it had some kind of vinaigrette or sauce with it. It was dry but still tasty.
Rich had the Pollo Adobo which had an amazing Adobo rub on it. Incredibly flavorful! I'm a sucker for scallops, so I chose Conchitas al Caribe. I could eat that rice everyday. Who knew you could pack in so much flavor? And the scallops - cooked to perfection! Everyone cleaned their plate.
Though full, we still had our desserts. Rich tried the Avocado and almond cream. I never would think to use avocado in dessert but it worked nicely. It had a unique texture as well. Though I don't think I would order it again, I am glad we tried it. The other selection was Biscochito de chocolate - a dense chocolate cake with tasty cinnamon ice cream. I love chocolate (who doesn't) but this was soooooooo heavy! I didn't have much room left and this just couldn't fit in my tummy. I wish I had the mango sorbet instead. It was delicious, but too heavy after 3 other courses.
This season, Restaurant Week went Latin - and I will be back often to spice up my life. Yum! -
- Chelsea C.
- Oakmont, PA
- 16 friends
- 59 reviews
I've never been to Latin or South America so I'm definitely no aficionado on the food; however, regardless of authenticity, the combinations of ingredients created a flavor profile that was entirely new to me.
We arrived early and spent the better part of an hour at the cantina bar, chatting with a very friendly bartender who created a delicious lemon ginger margarita. We went during Pittsburgh Restaurant Week, which means we missed out of some of the "fan favorites" that bring return customers back to Alma. But the foods we tried were all expertly prepared with fresh ingredients. I had:
Platanos maduros
Ripe plantains, fried and tossed in sugar with a spicy black bean sauce
Ensalada de quinoa
Quinoa salad wrapped in thinly-sliced cucumber, with pickled vegetables
Pollo Adobo
Braised chicken in an ancho chili sauce, served with black beans, rice and tostones
Biscochito de chocolate
Warm chocolate cake with a sweet center, served with cinnamon ice cream
We plant to return to Alma to sample some of their regular menu items. -
- Luke L.
- Pittsburgh, PA
- 0 friends
- 16 reviews
Not to flog a dead horse, but their food was bland and insanely overpriced. This is why they went out of business. -
- Erin D.
- Pittsburgh, PA
- 14 friends
- 5 reviews
We arrived late (9:45/10pm) for dinner on a Friday night. We each ordered the red sangria which was great. Then the empanadas to start (which my husband, who is from Argentina, thought were below average). Having lived in Argentina - a.k.a. The Land of Empanadas - for 3 years, I've had the best empanadas you can imagine. The ones I had at Alma didn't even come close to the better ones I've had in NYC (or even the ones I've made myself at home). To be fair, on the menu it indicated the empanadas were Chilean. There are many versions of empanadas depending on which Latin/South American country you go to, so ill give them some slack. I haven't had empanadas from Chile before so maybe i'm comparing unfairly. I will say, however, the empanadas were served lukewarm, which is a no-no. They should always be served piping hot.
I also ordered the arugula salad with mango, almonds, and cilantro. It was way too salty although the arugula was very fresh.
My main dish: I ordered the arepa with veggies and platanos. It was so-so. It had a lot of different flavors but I didn't feel like any of the flavor was fluid across the dish. I don't know how to really explain it.
My husband's dish: he had the brisket with rice. He really liked his dish. The meat was tender and flavorful. He gave his main dish 3.5/5 stars.
Since we arrived late we opted not to order dessert since they were closing (we could hear them vacuuming while we were eating).
Overall I'd give our experience 3/5 stars. If it had cost more I would given it fewer stars. Although the food wasn't the best, it was relatively cheap and ingredients were fresh. Probably wouldn't go back until I've had the chance to try other Latin American/ South American options in Pittsburgh to compare it to (I hear Seviche in the cultural district has great food). -
- Lizzee S.
- Pittsburgh, PA
- 8 friends
- 2 reviews
My boyfriend and I came here before seeing a film at the Regent Square Theater, and boy oh boy it was good. He is Colombian, so his standards of Latin American food are pretty high. I have spent some time in Mexico and Spain, but don't know much about Latin American food aside from the amazing arepas my boyfriend's mom makes.
Anyway, we ordered some cocktails which came out right away. I had a blackberry caipirinha, which was stellar. Later I graduated to glasses of Rioja, which I was thrilled that they had. I am a bit confused if Alma is just "Pan Latin," because there were also some Spanish dishes and drinks on the menu.
We started off with the empanadas appetizer. The empanadas were small, but there were four of them. I always appreciate even-numbered things when you're eating out as a couple. The flavor of the day was olive and raisin empanadas, which were surprisingly delicious. It was presented elegantly, and weren't too piping hot that they burned our hungry, impatient mouths.
Next, my boyfriend ordered the Rabo de guey (oxtail) and I got the Arepa vegetal (vegetarian "arepa" or corn patty). My meal was delicious, and HUGE! It consisted of a well-dressed salad of cabbage and greens on top of the arepa with half an avocado to the side, beets, and cheese. I enjoyed the interesting mixture of flavors, and the freshness of the ingredients. Clearly, some thought and care went in to making this dish. The arepa seemed homemade, but wasn't as good as the Colombian arepas I've had before. It was a little pale, instead of corn-yellow, and a bit bland. All of the awesome stuff on top of it made up for this fact. Another added bonus: the sweet fried plantain on the side. It was like a dessert.
My boyfriend's oxtail dish was TO DIE FOR. The oxtail was tender and fell right off the bones, and there were collard greens on the side. Very creative choice, and perfectly seasoned and cooked. The sauce on the oxtail was heaven. He practically licked his plate.
All in all, it was a wonderful meal. It was a great value, for the quality and portion of the food. The atmosphere was pleasant and enjoyable. Service was great - our server was very nice and prompt, able to answer all of our questions, and could somehow always tell when we needed to order another drink. We will definitely be coming back soon! -
I dined here during Pittsburgh restaurant week and tried their three course dinner with my wife. A couple notes on the meal. I had the vegetarian ceviche which was very good but packed into a martini glass. Made for quite a messy appetizer. I had the corn fritters with sweet plantains, which was delicious. My wife had a chicken dish, however we felt the chicken was overcooked and left us slightly unimpressed. For dessert, my wife had the warm chocolate cake with caramel ice cream which was awesome!
It is fun to see a neighborhood restaurant doing well at the corner of Forbes and South Braddock. It is obvious that the owners care about their establishment and I hope they continue to succeed!
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I knew it. I knew Alma was a great place. I knew they had delicious food just by the glorious smell wafting through the air down the street. I knew all this because it was true!
Although my last experience at was so so, this experience will make me forget that. From the first sip of my kickin' jalapeno gimlet to the last bite of the tres leche cake, that made me say "holy crap" out loud, it was a winner. Seriously, I have never in my life had such a scrumptious tasting dessert. It was just... HOLY CRAP!
But, the main course was just as memorable. I ordered the Camarones al caribe con ajo. Which was quite embarrassing to pronounce in front of my fellow Spanish speaking dinning companions. Yikes! I just wanted to say "shrimp dish please."
Speaking of shrimp, the shrimp were fresh, plump and perfectly marinated. You knew it was legit and not frozen out of a bag (that's thee worst!). The thing that tied it all together was the plate licking lime and garlic sauce. I was scraping my plate to make sure I included all that sauce into my veggie and rice. Speaking of veggies, I loved the grilled peppers and crisp sugar snap peas. Just an entirely winning combination.
I would honestly come back for each individual item. Whether it be a cocktail in their cute little side bar, aka "Cantina," or devouring a tres leche dessert. You've won me over Alma and I most certainly will be back!
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- Evan M.
- Pittsburgh, PA
- 71 friends
- 81 reviews
I wish I had something funny to say about this place, but honestly, it's nice, the food is usually really good, and the drinks are pretty awesome.
I could eat 1,000 Cuban Sandwiches, and it's close enough for us to walk to.
Alma - thumbs up.
But that's dull, so I'm going to write about the chicken that lives in the pet store right next to Alma.
We named him Captain bocKirk after some brainstorming, and some passionate arguments. He's white, and he seems nice. One day, we went to get cat litter, and Captain bocKirk was gone. He had been sent to a "farm" they said.
I pondered a moment, considering the transience of my own life...
I hope that he really was sent to a farm and that he's having the best damn time of his life.
Seriously, go to Alma. -
- Adell K.
- Pittsburgh, PA
- 15 friends
- 12 reviews
Bought the 50.00 deal and got to sit in the back bar all alone with my date. Great ambiance, nice beer selection, music was a little loud but the service was good. Started with the scallops and the Victory euro pilsner they were good but should be loosened from the shell beforehand. It was a shame to leave so much sweet meat behind. The skirt steak was good the brisket was better. Both with a Troges hopback IPA. Ask for the cilantro mayo. Finished with the tres leches which was just ok and the chocolate cake which was awesome.
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- Elizabeth B.
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Elite ’14
- 61 friends
- 375 reviews
I had been wanting to try Alma Pan-Latin Kitchen and finally had the opportunity to celebrate my 4th anniversary there last month. As I am part Cuban, I grew up occasionally having Cuban food and really looked forward to trying this restaurant since Pittsburgh only has a limited number of Cuban places.
As soon as I walked through the door, I was impressed by the modern interior and how spaced out the tables were. I am very used to other Regent Square restaurants (such as Green Mango and Square Cafe) that have much more cramped seating, so Alma was a nice surprise. I felt that my husband and I could actually have a conversation without everyone around us overhearing us and vice versa.
Our waitress was friendly and seemed knowledgeable of the menu, and our food came out promptly. We started with the sweet plantains which were absolutely delicious. My standard was high since some of my relatives make good platanos, but these did not disappoint. We also enjoyed the unique salsas that they were served with. I then ordered the Cuban sandwich, and my husband ordered the beef sandwich with sofrito and sweet potato. My sandwich could have used a little more meat - the bread and cheese were so dominant that I almost felt like I was eating a grilled cheese. I really enjoyed my husband's sandwich though. It was very tasty with a lot of meat. We ended our meal with the amazingly gooey warm chocolate cake with cinnamon ice cream.
I definitely plan on returning to Alma sometime in the next few months. I enjoyed my experience there and look forward to trying more items from their menu. -
I stopped by here yesterday for brunch with my fiance and her parents. I was taking no chances and had called the day before to make reservations at noon. However, that proved to not be necessary as most of the inside of the restaurant was empty whenever we arrived although the outside was pretty full. The inside of the restaurant is pretty bright and vivid as the front has many windows for natural light as well as brightly colored walls. We were seated in the middle area which was a bit more soothing with lighter blue walls and darker wood tables/booths.
For brunch I decided to start off with a coffee while the table decided that we would share the bread basket as an appetizer. The waitress told us that it had 3 different types of bread: zucchini, sweet potato and sour dough and it came to us plated nicely with some butter. The zucchini bread was sweet and dense as you would expect, the sweet potato bread interesting as it almost had the texture of a corn bread and finally the sour dough was good although I wish had more of the sour dough flavor. My coffee was also rich and smooth and I enjoyed it although I only ended up drinking two cups. You see, our waitress was a bit slow getting to us for most of the meal. She wasn't horribly slow but just enough that you get to a point and are wondering where she was at. I believe that it probably had something to do with her having tables both outside and inside and I was glad whenever she realized it and apologized for it later in the meal. For my brunch entree I went with the pulled chicken sandwich sandwich that came topped with avocado and both yuca fries and some sarsa on the side. Once again everything came plated beautifully and I think that is one of the strong points of this restaurant. Not only does the food taste good but it also looks good as well. My chicken sandwich was good with the avocado being the perfect addition to the pulled chicken. The only thing that I could really complain about it was that the chicken was a bit dry. That was remedied by me using the sarsa sauce on the sandwich. It was a red looking sauce that had a little bit of spice but other than that I really was not sure what was on it. My yuca fries were also good and came out looking like potato wedges and topped with some type of spicy green sauce, perhaps a mild chile sauce. As soon as you bit into them though you could tell that they were not potatoes as they had a different texture and were also denser. Overall it was a solid brunch for a reasonable price.
The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. Their food was beautifully plated and tasted good as well while they also have a variety that you can't get too often in Pittsburgh. -
- Nicole A.
- Pittsburgh, PA
- 1 friend
- 8 reviews
This place was so good! I can't believe my boyfriend & I waited so long to try it! The service was excellent, the food was amazing & there's outdoor seating too.
I had a regular Mojito, which was good, but my boyfriend ordered the Caribbean Mojito, which was even better. We got the Yuca frita con salsitas de Alma as an app, which was good, but super filling. I ordered a fish special that had a coconut curry sauce, which was super good, and also super filling. My boyfriend got Chuletas de puerco con pina y batata off of the menu & it was amazing! So much flavor, and the grilled pineapple that came with it was melt-in-your-mouth awesome too. It also included mashed white sweet potatoes, which I had never even heard of before, but they were good. We were too full for dessert, but maybe next time.
We will definitely be back! We both agreed that this was one of our new favorite places in the city. -
Discovered this charmer via a walking tour of Regent Square led by Venture Outdoors. As soon as the tour ended, I headed back to this place to try out their cuisine, advertised as Latin American with an African influence.
The brightly colored walls and wall hangings lend to the theme which is quite uplifting and pleasant. I started with a regular mojito, which has become my fav drink. I have to say that if this one had been my first, it wouldn't have made my fav list. It was too something -- too strong? too tart? I didn't hate it but didn't finish it.
Franny was my server and happily helped me decide on what dish I should get, being as it was my first time there. I settled on the Camarones al caribe con ajo (Cuba) entree (grilled shrimp in a lime and garlic sauce) served over rice with asparagus. The presentation was very eye-catching and the first few bites were absolutely delicious However, I believe the mojito and the shrimp dish competed to be the alpha dog in flavor. So, my tip is to not get the mojito with this dish.
I know I sound negative but all-in-all, I liked it and want to come back to try other items on the menu that looked appealing so we'll say it's 3.5 stars. -
I had the opportunity to dine here during restaurant week. I was able to indulge in the 3 course $25 menu, which was fantastic especially in light of the $50 for $25 Yelp deal. We started our meal with colorful and flavorful Ceviche de Hongos. For the simple minded like myself, this dish consisted of a big ol' wine glass full of mushrooms, pink beans and avacado with a healthy yet appropriate dose of citrus juice. For the entree I indulged on Frituras de Maiz Tierno which was basically a potato pancake with arugula and corn: absolutely deliicous! While I was essentially ready to wave the white flag, I endured through the finish by capping off with Bischochito de Chocolate con Dulce de Leche y Helado de Canela: warm chocolate cake with some sweet, heavenly ice cream on the side.
All in all the food was 5 stars. The menu looks novel and is essentially begging me to come back for more. 4 starts instead of 5, only because of the service: our waitress was nice, but was giving us a little attitude for taking a min to figure out what we're going to order. Won't stop us from going back, however. -
- Gabriel P.
- Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA
- 3 friends
- 5 reviews
My wife and I decided to check Alma out after driving by it for the last year or so. We showed up a little before 6 and it was empty. They ask if you have reservations so that they can keep track of who they are still expecting, but it ends up being a little odd when there are few to no other people in the restaurant (another couple seemed confused as to why it seemed they needed reservations when there was only a couple tables full). The hostess was friendly and we were seated. Our server, while not rude, didn't seem very warm or welcoming (not a crime in and of itself, but it certainly helps to have a overtly friendly server).
My wife and I are vegetarian, and the menu was clearly marked with a few vegan options. We ordered the empenadas del dia which were blackbean and curry. They came quickly and nicely presented, but the only flavor they possessed was of slightly bitter fried oil. The filling itself had too little salt and no real flavor. I then ordered the torrejitas de frijolitos, which is the black bean patty with cliantro-lime cream sauce, collard greens, black eyed pea fritters, and some plantains. My wife ordered the vegetales al tagine, which is the apricot and date rice with tagine sauce and collard greens. I tried both dishes because the vegetales al tagine ended up being too spicy for my wife (she likes things mild, so the heat would probably be fine for others) and we ended up switching.
I tried the fritters first, which had a nice fried crunch on the outside, but again only had the flavor of slightly bitter frying oil. The plantains were about the only tasty part of my dish, but that may have been because they were fried with a good amount of sugar on them. The actual black bean patty and collard greens were fairly bland, I had to ask for salt (they don't have it at the tables), although my wife did like the sauce on top of them. The vegetales al tagine was a little too spicy for me as well. The dates and apricots had a nice sweet flavor, but otherwise it was bland.
My wife and I had the same opinion of the food. We ended up only eating a small portion of our food. Neither of us are that picky, and I don't actually ever remember disliking food enough to stop eating it at a restaurant, so I wasn't quite sure what to tell the server when she came by to ask how the food was. My wife paused, and I said it was "different" and then asked for some salt. Later when she asked whether we wanted to have it boxed up, I hesitated, mentioning the vegetales al tagine was too spicy for me, but we ended up deciding to take it home to feed our chickens if nothing else. While we were not extremely overt with our dislike of the food, we had only eaten a small portion, had switched plates, said it was "different", mentioned it was too spicy for me, and vacillated as to whether to take it home, eventually deciding we could feed it to our chickens (I'm not sure the server followed that last part thought). The server never made any indication of recognition that we didn't like the food or offer us any alternatives. Perhaps she was as unsure of what to do in this situation as we were (since I'd never been in this situation before, and from the reviews on Yelp it appears she may never have either).
So, we paid (it was a little pricey, especially for food we couldn't finish), and ended up going to Sushi FUKU to fill our still hungry stomachs. When we drove by later, Alma was packed. I'm at a loss when trying to reconcile our poor experience with the other glowing reviews. Overall, the service was quick and the presentation was well done, but that is about where the positives end. The food was unpalatable to us, a little pricey, and our server wasn't the most perceptive to our cues. I'd give it more stars if I could, but enjoying the actual food is crucial. -
Alma is a bit on the upscale side of casual - I wasn't the only one wearing a t-shirt, but I'll probably wear a button down next time. We happened to come during restaurant week, so the menu was a little different from usual. The fried plantains came with some semi-spicy refrained beans which made for a delicious (and new to me combination). The empanadas were also good, although a little on the dry side. I'd recommend the scallops, but was only meh about the pork belly and gazpacho. Overall, the food quality was good, and I liked about 75% of the items we sampled. I'd definitely come here again.
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- Mangala M.
- Washington, DC
- Elite ’14
- 167 friends
- 190 reviews
After a recommendation, the DH & I set off on a Sunday evening dinner to try this new pan-Latin restaurant in regent square. As many know Sunday is the worst day out of the week to eat at any dining establishment. I was hesitant, but I thought why not? I'm very glad we did because the food blew us away.
The restaurant is small, with a very chainesque design. The menu has a lot of options especially for vegans as well as a big price range, 10-22!
We started off our meal with an appetizer, the Empanadas del dia. The day's selection was a kicked up cheese empanadas, served with a tomatillo sauce. It was cooked to perfection, and the cheese didn't overwhelm the empanada. I liked the fact that it was a fried item, but it wasn't greesy which emapanda's tend to be. My only complaint was they only give you three per order, and they are quite small. I wouldn't have minded an extra one.
For my entree I opted for one of the priciest things on their menu: Camarones al caribe con ajo (Cuba) which is pretty much Grilled shrimp in a house-made lime and garlic sauce. It was A-mazing! Served on-top of flavorful rice (although it was a little too oily in my opinion). The DH got the Pescado del dia or Fish of the Day, which was a steelhead fish grilled and topped with a tasty cilantro based sauce, and served with plantain mash and roasted red onions.
We finished our meal off with a very moist, and sweet Pastel de tres leches con fresas en dulce - my fav! I've been thinking of making a tres leches cakes for days now, and this totally satisfied me! The cake which really looked like cornbread was served with whipped cream and fresh strawberries. A perfect ending to this meal.
The DH who always saves a little piece of his favorite part of the meal for his last bite, couldn't decide which one to pick! This NEVER happens. We really enjoyed this restaurant, and would definitely place it on our top ten list of dining establishments in Pittsburgh. We'll definitely be back! It was a extremely tasty meal with fresh flavors that just kept opening up in our mouths. I would highly recommend this place. So excited that Pittsburgh is finally catching the Latin bug! -
- Michaela H.
- Pittsburgh, PA
- 11 friends
- 40 reviews
You know, we came here pretty soon after Alma first opened and weren't very impressed. The owner had got in touch with us, apologized for our bad experience and extended an invite for us to try his restaurant again. I'm really glad he did! We went back about a month ago with a friend and had an OUT OF THIS WORLD meal! All three of us were licking our plates, everything was so good. Our cocktails and appetizers were delicious and our entrees were fantastic. The inside has a really warm, inviting vibe. As a vegan, I was really impressed (and grateful) for the multiple options on the menu-- not just the token one. We will TOTALLY be back! We said walking out that we were so glad to have given this place another chance, because it really rocks!
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It was just an unassuming Restaraunt week, set in Late August, Pittsburgh PA.
A party of 4 descended upon Alma, Pan Latin Kitchen. What is it that we would discover, in this outlier of Pittsburgh cuisine, Pan-latin? Cuban...
The only Cuban Pittsburghers have known was Mark!
Alas! My inner bandito/gaucho was starving and in need of delicious and carnivorous nourishment.
My merry band of pranksters (or my girlfriend and family, you pick) decided to embark upon the tasting menu. The menu was succinct and inviting.
I ordered the beef brisket, marinated in a mojo goodness that I would probably consider drinking straight if it werent so hard to displace Bombay from my imbibement schedule.
Every bite was tender, and gladly over stayed the usual welcome of morsels in my mouth, savoring every delicious bit.
The only respite was quenching my thirst with a delicious caprihana. Between the delicious meat and yuca fries, my bandelero self was emphatically pleased.
Adios, but not for too long! -
- Jennifer M.
- Pittsburgh, PA
- 1 friend
- 4 reviews
My husband and I live right around the corner from Alma and had been wanting to check it out ever since it replaced Calli's. With a new baby in our house, every night we get out is cherished, so it was important for us to have a good meal and a good time. Calli's had left me with bad memories of poor service and a terrible echo. We were pleasantly surprised when we arrived at Alma and were promptly greeted with an appropriately dressed and friendly hostess. We also noticed that a few sound absorbing boards had been added around the dining area to absorb the echoing sound that had made Calli's a bit unbearable for us.
I was new to this type of cuisine but had always wanted to try it. The focus is on Latin American and African influenced flavors. Think collard greens, black eyed peas and plantains. I am a vegetarian so I was interested in what options they had for me. We started with the Empanadas del dia (luckily for me they were black bean and corn). Although there were only three small pastries, they were delicious and wet are appetite just enough before the main course. I got the Torrejitas de frijolitos, a black bean cake, black eyed pea fritters, collard greens and sweet plantains. The combination of flavors worked well together and I happily cleared my plate. The black bean cake was actually a bit hard for me to finish, since it was pretty filling.
We ended the meal by sharing two desserts (since we couldn't decide on one) The tres leches, three milk cake and a chocolate lava cake. Both were AMAZING. The chocolate lava cake was especially dark and rich, with a cinnamon ice cream on the side that made us craving more.
Our bill ended up around $70 with us getting non-alcoholic drinks and no salads. We definitely felt satisfied and would recommend it for a special night out. -
- K B.
- Pittsburgh, PA
- 0 friends
- 26 reviews
Great food! Nice veggie options!
On the other hand, the environment inside is sort of unpleasant. Bad lighting, weak interior design & décor, not to mention the ugly floor tiles on the exterior walls mismatched with ugly purple awnings. To be fair, the latter may not be their fault as they probably don't own the building but I wish they could change it! -
- Roseanne S.
- Pittsburgh, PA
- 5 friends
- 4 reviews
Tasty Regent Square brunch option. Today's homemade chorizo, sweet potato hash, and 2 eggs over medium were excellent. -
I had high hopes for Alma and unfortunately they didn't meet those expectations. We kicked off the night with two appetizers, Crispy chicken marinated in dark rum and lime and marinated shrimp with chilis and sweet potato. I'm not sure how the chicken was even marinated because I've never had chicken so bland. Even the sauce that accompanied the chicken had very little flavor (the whole table agreed). The breading on the chicken reminded me of McDonald's chicken nuggets. On the other hand, the shrimp were incredibly flavorful and I enjoyed them even though I'm not a big fan of shrimp. So we started our night out 1 for 2.
For dinner, I selected the pulled chicken sandwich topped with avocado mainly because it's hard to go wrong when avocado is involved. It was good but not great. For a pan-latin place, I was expecting spice and strong flavors and perhaps my expectations were wrong but my marinated, pulled chicken could have used some flavor or a sauce. I don't eat any red meat or pork, so my options were a little limited but the skirt steak got good reviews.
I also had a mango margarita and it was good but at $8.50, I've had better margaritas. All in all, I'm glad I tried out the restaurant and I'd go back again if asked but I wouldn't say it's a must try and I won't be going out of my way to go back. -
I had the scallops appetizer, the braised chicken, and the warm chocolate cake (which was like a souffle) for dessert. Everything was very delicious and well prepared. For Latin food, I would've expected a little more spice/flavor, but it was all very tasty and the portions were decent. The cocktails were also very nice--I had the sangria and a blackberry capirhina. Our waitress was pretty awful -- she looked really unhappy and was unfriendly. It was difficult to get her attention for anything that was needed. I was with a large group and our food did not come out at the same time. However, the chef was very friendly and came out to our table to see how we enjoyed everything, which was nice, but I could tell that he was not a Latino male. Overall, I found the food tasty but I don't think it was really an authentic Latin experience.
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- Monica C.
- Pittsburgh, PA
- 9 friends
- 4 reviews
As a resident of Regent Square, it's great to welcome a restaurant that is a little bit fancy, but not too pretentious. Alma fits the bill with plenty of options between small plates, sandwiches, and entrees. The food is flavorful and unique and the waitstaff is very accommodating.
If you go, I highly recommend the plantains as an appetizer. Prior to getting our entrees, I told my husband it was worth going back for them alone!
The only bad thing about Alma was that I could only choose one thing to eat for dinner! Guess that means I will have to keep going back to try out the rest... -
- Dustin M.
- Pittsburgh, PA
- 3 friends
- 2 reviews
Scallops w/ salad were the best I ever had. The tres leche cake was unbellievable. Outstanding food reasonably priced. -
- A B.
- Jersey City, NJ
- 2 friends
- 16 reviews
This is one of the best restaurants in Pittsburgh, by far. I've never been disappointed. My husband and I live in New York now, but we often talk about how much we miss Alma! On our last visit home, we stopped at Alma for brunch. My husband had their french toast dish, and I had the seviche shrimp stack. Both dishes were out-of-this-world amazing! -
- Grace Z.
- Pittsburgh, PA
- 63 friends
- 17 reviews
This place is absolutely delicious. I loved the oxtail stew. It's pretty tough to find good Latin food in Pittsburgh, but this is definitely a good spot for a good mix from various Central and South American cuisines. Will definitely come back again for their other dishes! -
- Mary K.
- Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn, NY
- 1 friend
- 14 reviews
awesome happy hour for drinks AND good, cheap food. the bartenders are always awesome and friendly. great if you're looking for a nice quiet beer. the food is great but I guess Latin American food just really isn't my thing so that's why I only give it four stars. -
- amanda l.
- Pittsburgh, PA
- 7 friends
- 32 reviews
Another restaurant from the man who opened Abay?! We couldn't be more excited! My husband and I were eagerly waiting for this restaurant to open, and were able to eat there only 4 days after there opening. Seeing the word "cantina" in one of the windows, we assumed that we were going to have a Mexican restaurant moving into the neighborhood. We were pleasantly surprised when we looked into the restaurant a little more, and discovered it's actually Latin American food focusing on African influenced items.
Although the cantina section of the restaurant is not open yet (they said it will open in the next few months) we had a fantastic time and great food at Alma. For an app, we ate the french-fry like Yuca frita con salsitas de Alma (Dominican Republic) $5 -- Crispy yuca with Alma sauces. The sauces they came with were scrumptious, as were the yuca strips. My entree was the vegeterian Torrejitas de frijolitos (Alma) $11 ---
Pan-seared legume cakes served with collard greens and ripe plantains (v). I was very impressed with the textures, and flavors on this plate! My husband got the Sándwich Cubano con chancho queso y jamón (Cuba) 11$
Toasted Cuban sandwich on traditional artisan bread with slow-roasted pork, ham and Jarlsberg cheese. Although a man of few words, he guarenteed me this was a most excellent sandwich. To to finish it off, we had the Biscochito de chocolate con dulce de leche y helado de canela (Alma) 6$---
Warm chocolate cake with a sweet center, topped with cinnamon ice cream. This was the highlight. My husband and I split this very, rich desert and it was AMAZING.
We are so please to have this amazing new restaurant in our neighborhood. If they cantina had been opened when we visited, I am sure that I would have rated this restaurant a 5! -
- Meredith B.
- Chicago, IL
- Elite ’14
- 169 friends
- 787 reviews
Update: After posting a star 2 review, I got an incredibly gracious email from Jamie, who I presume to be the owner. He said he felt awful about our experience, was informing all the servers who were present in the restaurant that evening, and was willing to refund us the full price of our dinner. I don't believe I've ever had such a genuine, kind interaction with a restaurant owner before. I truly believe he will work with any servers to address our concerns, and that Alma will only improve in the future as a result of such devoted management.
Here is most of the original review:
I'd been excited to try Alma since I read about it in news articles - usually they mentioned it and Aji Picante as "exciting new Latin American" spots on the dining scene. We tried Aji a few months ago and it rocked, and I'd been waiting to try Alma ever since. I went with a group of girlfriends on a Thursday night. We didn't call ahead or anything, and arrived around 7 pm. Absolutely no trouble getting a seat - the place was even a little empty!
We started with cocktails - I got the "Caribbean Mojito" which boasted coconut and pineapple flavors. It did have those, and sugar, in abundance. It was a very weak, highly sweetened cocktail. It was more like a coconut-pineapple juice drink! As one of my friend's said "But why is the rum gone!?" Why IS it gone, Captain Jack? Deep questions. Later, I had a glass of sangria, which was an improvement on taste but still pretty sweet. Also not very strong.
So we shared some appetizers to start - notably the sweet plantains, and crispy yuca. The yuca fries were pretty good, with a nice crunch, and served with a tasty chimichurri-ish sauce. The plantains weren't bad, though not the best version I've had - they were sprinkled with sugar and seemed almost more like a dessert! After dinner I had the butternut squash soup (daily special) which was very velvety and had good squash flavor.
For my entree, I got the vaca frita which is similar to a ropa vieja - long simmered beef roast that is almost stringy - not in a bad way, actually. Alma's version was served with rice and pigeon peas. The rice and peas were a little bland, though I liked the texture of the peas (good bite). The beef really left me a little cold. Literally and figuratively. It wasn't served hot, which several of my dining companions observed in their own dishes. I think an improvement in the temperature would've made a difference in the taste, but the meat was still underseasoned and a little tough. Actually, one of my friends got some habenero sauce with her dish, and we all tasted it and IMMEDIATELY ordered some for ourselves. I think that's telling - when every single person at the table needs hot sauce for their dish. Should've been more spice - not even heat, but flavor - in the dish as it is.
I also tasted a friend's food, who got appetizers for her main course. She got the chicharrones (crispy chicken marinated in rum and lime). Literally, they tasted like lime-y chicken fingers. But not even really great chicken fingers! Just....ones that have been marinated in tons of lime juice. We felt they needed salt, and more of a depth of flavor. I also tasted her papitas rellenas (yuca and potato pillows stuffed with seasoned beef) which were okay, but there was a much higher ratio of pillow-to-filling, so they were more potato tasting than beef tasting, which was disappointing. AND I tasted my friend's goat cheese and shallot filled empanada, which was okay. The texture of the crust was more pastry-like than I expected.
I didn't have dessert, but I tasted the tres leches and flan. Both were pretty good - possibly the meal's high point!
So I'd probably be nice and give the food 3 stars, because it really was okay and even good with the hot sauce. And the cocktails were tasty, even though they were more punchy than boozy. But. Our service was interminably, inexcusably slow. The restaurant was not full at all, we all observed servers chillaxing at various stations around the dining room, and we waited - for everything. We were there for about 3 hours. Which is cool and all, we all like to linger over dinner, but you want to make the CHOICE to linger, you know? I understand sometimes things get behind for whatever reason, but I felt that the slow service was blatantly obvious, and the absolute least our server could've done was apologized. But she didn't seem to notice. And the kitchen clearly had some issues with timing, if our food not only took forever, but also came out lukewarm.
We all felt a little disappointed in the overall experience, although we did enjoy several components of the meal. -
- Will K.
- Levittown, NY
- 116 friends
- 64 reviews
Attention... will the real Food Hounds please stand up! Why? Because ole' Brim is here to tell you about another tight spot in Pittsburgh that literally knocked our socks off! When you think of Authentic Latin Cuisine, most people forget that there are a zillion different ways to skin a cat. Alma Pan Latin Kitchen takes this theory to a new level by excelling in old favorites and new specialties by offering a menu that spans across all of Latin America! Every culture is represented from Puerto Rican to Dominican, all the way to Cuban... and then some! When you come into this house... you better come hungry, because you're about to eat like a King.
And so we begin... the starters were off the hook!!! The Chicharrones de Pollo con Limon was insane! Crispy strips of chicken marinated in a dark rum and lime, a Dominican spin on an old favorite. A great spin on Chicharrones, the combination of the rum and lime was clearly apparent and the chicken remained succulent and flavorful. Another favorite of mine was the Platanos Maduros con Salsa de Habichuelas or for lack of a better term... sweet plantains with spicy bean sauce. These maduros were bangin' as they were extremely soft, sweet and sprinkled with sugar for additional texture. Now, after dipping them into the spicy bean sauce... I was stunned! That sauce was BOSS and essentially was like a fiesta in my mouth! The Chilean version of Empanadas del dia (stuffed baked pastries of the day) was a combo of roasted red pepper, queso fresco and sweet green tomatoes with a Tomatillo sauce! Another favorite was the Papitas rellenas con salsa de pimento which is yucca and potato pillows stuffed with delicious seasoned beef. These rellenas had a smooth, even flavor while the lightly seasoned meat created a melody using my taste buds! The Conchitas a la Parmesana were broiled scallops on the shell that were drizzled with parmesan and lime. It was not too fishy or over powering as it held more of a parmesan taste with just a hint of the scallop itself. Lastly, we were brought a special of the day which they call the King Klip. This dish is a firm whitefish or Congo eel served with lettuce, avocado, white sweet potatoes, chili's and wine to create a refreshing, not too fishy and served cold.
On to the MEAL! Chuletas de Puerco con pina y batata is a totally amazing grilled pork tenderloin topped with cilantro & jalapeno served with pineapple and a white sweet potato puree! A tasty, tender and intense... juicy and flavorful, the cilantro & jalapeno fused a flavor behavior that was truly out of this world. The sweetness of the grilled pineapple with the white sweet potato was absolutely nuts! Rabo de buey con papas fritas caseras which was braised oxtail with home style fried yucca and collard greens. The oxtail itself was ginormous and the meat literally fell off the bone. The yucca fries; (Alma Fries) were GREAT! Crispy on the outside while retaining a light and airy delicious flavor on the inside, fried in olive oil and seasoned lightly to please the soul. Another favorite was the Bife steak chimichurri con gallo pinto which is Argentina's version of grilled and marinated skirt steak topped with a homemade AWESOME chimichurri sauce and black beans. The skirt steak was lightly seasoned, juicy and delicious. Next up was the Pescado del dia which was Swordfish: flaky and perfectly pan seared - tasted great with black beans. We had to try something from the vegetarian menu as well... so we had the Torrejitas de frijolitos a pan-seared black bean patties topped with an AMAZING cilantro-lime cream sauce with black-eyed pea fritters, those nummy plantains and veggies! This dish was delicious... the special sauce was the BOSS!
The high-point and WIN for all of the Food Hounds was the Vaca frita con arroz y gandules which is a slow-roasted beef brisket (**drool**) with hearty rice and pigeon peas. Juicy and tender, the meat actually sucked up the flavor from the gravy that it was roasted in... it was unreal. It is time for dessert and trust me, it didn't disappoint! Flan de coco con caramelo a Colombian coconut custard with caramel with a medium creamy thickness. For all intent and purpose, most people would put this in the Flan category; fantastic. The Sorbete de fruta fesca was a sweet, soft and creamy raspberry sorbet that offered a powerful berry flavor. The Pastel de tres leches con fresas en dulce is a traditional Honduran three milk cake with strawberries that was incredibly moist, wet and tasted like a saturated rum sponge cake. To finalize the experience, we indulged in the Biscochito de chocolate con dulce de leche y helado de canela. This baby was pure warm chocolate cake with a uber-sweet center that was warm, thick and gooey with GREAT flavor served with a cinnamon ice cream that knocked me through a loop it was so good. Amazing ALL around from the food itself to the knowledgeable and friendly staff. -
- Khrys M.
- Pittsburgh, PA
- 27 friends
- 12 reviews
I want to like Alma. My experiences have been good enough that I'll be back, however, they could stand to improve on a few fronts before I'll be a regular.
My first visit was during their "soft" opening before they had the cantina up and running. I went with a group, which afforded me the opportunity to try several dishes besides my own. Of the appetizers ordered, I loved the Plátanos maduros con salsa de habichuelas (Cuba) $5 (Sweet, ripe plantains with spicy bean sauce), but the fried yuca was extremely dry and bland, downright bad.
I tried the mango and arugula salad, which should have been an easy win, since that should be a great combo, but it was lacking something to really bring it together. I could have saved the $7. For my entree, I ordered the Plato vegetariano con quinua y ensalada de choclo ($13; vegetarian plate with quinoa, assorted fresh vegetables and hominy). It was okay, though the quinoa was replaced with rice and the server did not mention this when I ordered nor when the dish was brought. A minor point perhaps, but quinoa is a nice source of protein for us vegetarians, so that was disappointing and further added to the nutritional imbalance of the plate. A major pet peeve of mine is that too many restaurants do not think through their vegetarian options, just pulling the meat off the plate, leaving essentially a side dish to stand on its own, and failing to ensure that the dish will be a filling meal. While this dish would be a fine side accompaniment to an animal protein based entree, alone it was a bit under-filling. The portion was modest and the plate was dominated by a large (3" x 4" x 0.5") slice of grilled, but nearly raw, zucchini. Zucchini is more or less nutritionally devoid and even a slice of that size has almost no calories. Great for your diet and water intake, lousy at filling you up (not to mention rather bland in its raw state). The flavors were fine, but I was not wowed.
I tried my friends' Arepa de vegetales con plátanos maduros ($11; fresh beets, avocado, cabbage and cilantro on an unleavened Columbian corn pastry with sweet plantains) with much the same reaction. The portion was too modest, given the lack of calories and protein and the execution was uneven. It wasn't bad, but it was lacking...something. The Vegetales al tagine ($13; fig and date rice with assorted fresh vegetables and tagine sauce) fared a little better since the tagine sauce was pleasantly flavorful and livened up the plate.
The Biscochito de chocolate con dulce de leche y helado de canela ($6; warm chocolate cake with a sweet center, topped with cinnamon ice cream) was as delicious as it sounds.
I've gone back a couple of times since that early foray, (most recently the last Friday of October) and I'm happy to report that they have somehow managed to mitigate the unbelievable noise with appropriate acoustic paneling. It was so bad during our first visit that the server got one of our orders wrong through no fault of her own. That point alone would have kept me from going back, so it is a critical improvement.
On my second visit, I tried the one remaining untasted veg option, the Torrejitas de frijolitos ($13; pan-seared legume cakes served with collard greens and ripe plantains), and was pleased to find it considerably better than it's compatriots. The legume cakes offer protein to fill you up, the fried plantains are a deliciously savory-sweet complement to the bitter collard greens. I liked this dish so much that I ordered it on my last visit, however, I did not find it to be executed quite as well. The plantains seemed a bit undercooked, but the flavors still melded nicely.
The service has been good, though some of the staff could use a bit more training. Some servers were still getting to know the menu, and a few were of the eager-but-young type -- friendly and well-intentioned, but a little unpolished.
I am hopeful that with a little time, Alma will blossom into its own since I think the menu is promising and I like the concept. They need to work on consistency, both in the execution of the dishes and in service, and I would definitely like to see them tweak their vegetarian options with an eye toward heartier and more nutritionally-balanced plates. -
- Lydia M.
- Pittsburgh, PA
- 8 friends
- 73 reviews
I believe in second chances so I'd try it again. Maybe. But, I'll skip all of the appetizers. We ordered 6 and it really wasn't anything to write home about. Lots of deep frying and not a lot of flavor. I really don't mind a little crunchy deep fried action, but when I go for latin cuisine, I'm expecting some flavorful bursts, and there were none. But later, I felt like I was burping garlic all night, so apparently they sneaked a bunch of tasteless garlic in the mix. I'll try an entree next time, maybe that's where their specialty lies and I'll also probably sit inside because the noise from the busy corner of Forbes and Braddock was as relaxing as you'd imagine...even with the pretty park across the street.
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- Good for Kids
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Authentic dishes from a variety of Latin American countries.History
Established in 2011.Alma ("soul" in Spanish) pays homage to the often ignored imprint that Africa has had on the culinary world. Jamie Wallace opened his first restaurant (Abay) in 2004. The staff at Abay always consisted of a variety of people from numerous countries. As food was discussed among the staff over the years, it was apparent to Jamie that the presence of Africans in the U.S. South, the Caribbean, and Latin America profoundly impacted the food of those areas. It wasn't a coincidence that staff members from different continents grew up eating similar dishes. The link was Africa. Alma seeks to highlight that influence with respect to Latin American cuisine.
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Alma has one of the most unique tastes and feels to it and is a wonderful addition to Pittsburgh's restaurant line-up. Most of my experiences with Alma previous to a few weeks ago had been with major Yelp or city events, at which I got the chance to eat some light bites from their kitchen and sample a few drinks from the cantina. Every single bite made me want to come in and actually eat a full meal here. And boy did that meal not disappoint!
I ordered a Cuban sandwich to change things up a bit, as prior to eating dinner here I had many chances to sample a lot of Alma's appetizers - love their Empanadas and bean patties, by the way! As for my actual meal: I have never been so into a sandwich! It's extremely hard to find a restaurant that knows how to make a well-flavored, balanced Cuban sandwich, so the fact that Alma pulled it off made me very happy. Plus, when I ordered they let me substitute vegetables in place of their yuca fries, which meant that I still had room to sample dessert. Oh, dessert! Dessert for me was a plate with a piece of chocolate cake drizzled in hot chocolate sauce, complete with a side of Cinnamon flavored ice cream. Can you say Heaven? 'Cause I can!
The service here is as good as the food, by the way. Win-win!
If you haven't been to Alma, go to Alma. And save room for dessert. You won't regret it!