Proper Brick Oven & Tap Room

The two best things I ate in Pittsburgh both came from The Proper. It's definitely top of my list for every trip back to the city I take now. Why? Because that brisket mac and cheese is just too creamy, too delectable, too hearty to not try and eat all yourself (even though it can feed two). Because the wood fired pizza is delish, goes from custom order to your plate surprisingly fast, and has a wicked cheese pull. Because two nights at the bar saw friendly, humorous interaction with three different servers and I never once felt rushed or unwelcome taking my time to savour the pours they have on tap. This place gets packed early...and it was slammed in the middle of the week. The Proper knows what they're doing, and if you do too, you'll give this spot a try.

Excelent spot with excellent food served by fantastic people. I wanted somewhere nice but that wasn't going to cost a bazillion dollars for dinner. I wanted something a little lighter and I wanted vegetables. This fit the bill well. They Had a spectacular house salad with goat cheese, pears, and candied walnuts. The dressing is very light and tastes great. The pesto pizza is amazing. Just the right saltiness mixed with sweet. The calamari you can tell was crafted correctly, not frozen and tastes like perfection. I'll be back

I've been eagerly awaiting to give Proper Brick Oven a try. The food and drink were very good. The pizza was near perfect. And the house sangria was delicious! The service was poor though. Just uninterested and inattentive. And the atmosphere was not what I expected. I was hoping for the atmosphere to have a refined yet casual, semi-upscale vibe suitable for the theater crowd and the esteemed Cultural District. However, the atmosphere was outdated, in desperate need of an update and had the vibe of an overpriced tourist trap. The entry way and restrooms (that are located directly next to the entrance) were dirty and unkept. I probably won't return here.

Stopped in for an early dinner, wanted to beat the Friday crowd! The pizza was delicious!! I highly recommend the Bianca, best white pizza I’ve ever had! The crust was light and crispy, topped with a generous amount of cheese! The pesto pasta was also very good! I do not recommend the Caesar Salad at all, it was very plain, dressing was tasteless. Sad to say, because I love a good Caesar with my pizza! Jada was our server, she was so pleasant and attentive! We absolutely loved her!! The overall atmosphere was what you expect and want downtown! 4.5 ⭐

We sat at the pizza station and watched the magic happen. Tom Petty in the background and ice cold Zombie Dust IPA. We had a white pizza with sweet Italian sausage on half and hot honey on the side. The crust was soft and crunchy. Great draft selection and dessert menu. Staff was friendly and attentive. Would highly recommend

Always a pleasure to eat, here! Every time I visit my daughter at U Pitt we must go to Proper. The pizzas are positively divine always cooked to order with fresh ingredients…can’t beat the wood fire brick oven experience. The pasta funghi was exquisite (add roasted garlic, bacon, and a twist of lemon) as was the Lemon cream cake for dessert. My only wish was for a glass of ice cold milk to enjoy with the cake… The waitstaff is gregarious and very helpful. Ask for the hot honey for your pizza…you won’t regret it. Terrific dining experience…

My absolute favorite pizza place in all of Pittsburgh. Honestly, I’ve had pizza in Naples Italy and this pizza is just as delicious. Also the staff there is so welcoming and friendly. Tiffany was our waitress and she was just lovely. She needs a raise. Can’t wait to come back soon!