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Nationally recognized, this DiRona (Distinguished Restaurant of North America) Award-winning restaurant is conveniently located in One Mellon Center, in the heart of the business and hotel district. The Carlton was voted "Overall Favorite Restaurant” by the readers of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, was a recent recipient of the Award of Excellence from the national publication Wine Spectator for the 10th consecutive year, and has won numerous awards from Pittsburgh Magazine. Owner Kevin Joyce was named Restaurateur of the Year by Pittsburgh Magazine, the Pennsylvania Restaurant Association, and the International Geneva Association.   He currently serves his industry as Vice-President of the Pennsylvania Restaurant Association. 

Offering prime meats, fresh seafood, exquisite veal and pasta, Executive Chef Mark Swomley and Sous Chef Jessica Gibson are known for their creativity. The menu changes daily, so you can always depend on fresh and seasonal ingredients begin available for your pleasure.

The Carlton employs a team of polished and poised professionals eager to serve you! Bill Kunkel, Russell Boehm and Janet McClelland lead the talented staff and work hard to ensure that our service is memorable for all the right reasons!Their goal is “Winning One Customer at a Time,” and they are focused on providing superior service to each and every table.

The Carlton is recognized as a fine dining restaurant that offers all of its customers a superior value. It was the first restaurant to offer complimentary limousine service to all Heinz Hall, Benedum Center, Byham Theater and O’Reilly theater performances. Convenient, well-lit, and well attended parking is available in One Mellon Bank Center and is complimentary to all evening customers after 4:30pm.

If you are a person that believes that good wine enhances a great meal, you will love our extraordinary wine list and pricing philosophy. With over 450 selections, The Carlton offers it's premium selections at the best prices you will find in Pennsylvania! This allows the wine lover an opportunity to sample great vintages without paying the usual restaurant mark up of three times the cost! Unbelievable savings, and great value for you!

The staff at The Carlton looks forward to making your visit a memorable one!

-Kevin E. Joyce, Proprietor