OTARU Japanese Restaurant Pittsburgh

We had an amazing time at Otaru. Definitely the best sushi I’ve ever had! Our server, Angela, was very knowledgeable and super helpful when we had questions about the menu and couldn’t decide what to get. My favorite was the salmon and ikura hand roll, but everything we had was delicious. This place is a must try for anyone who likes sushi.

Perfect anniversary date. We reserved a table in advance and were met with a delicious meal and friendly staff. The favorites included the Sakura Samurai cocktail, the Tartar, the Godzilla Roll, and the Sashimi platter. Honestly this was the best sushi rice I’ve ever had, so we got two bowls of that as well. Cat was a lovely server, we were glad to hear her recommendations and bond over our love of quality food.

I reserved for my daughter’s birthday and while we didn’t get a window seat as requested, you still have a really unfettered view of the city from the first floor. It’s worth going anytime, but had an especially nice ambiance at night with the city all aglow for the holidays. Angela was our server and endeavored to not only answer any questions, but to make the dinner an experience. She is a consummate professional, giving just enough attention to your needs/questions without being intrusive on your meal. I also appreciated that she asked about any food allergies and tailored her presentation for both of us, based on our preferences. She helped guide instead of pushing, so we were getting what we wanted/liked. I’ve never been terribly fond of raw fish and now understand that what I’m reall

This is truly a high-end sushi destination and, with many other places closing recently, it may very well be the best sushi spot in Pittsburgh. The fish is exceptionally fresh, the presentation is refined, and the flavors are authentic. Combined with outstanding service, it’s absolutely worth a visit for any sushi lover.

I visited OTARU on a Saturday with an advanced reservation for one. The service from start to finish was amazing with my server explaining the menu well. The food came out quickly and was all delicious. The hand rolls were delightful and the black miso cod was perfectly cooked. Overall, a wonderful experience and I would go back.