Fig & Ash
North Side's wood-fired wine list done right
North Side · Pittsburgh · American, Contemporary, Wood-Fired · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed March 22, 2026
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First Impression
The list lands somewhere between neighborhood bistro and quiet overachiever — 30-plus bottles spanning Italy, France, Spain, and California without trying too hard to impress. Prices are refreshingly honest for a room this polished. You flip through it expecting something generic and leave pleasantly surprised.
Selection Deep Dive
Fig & Ash spreads its bets across the right regions: Beaujolais, Napa, Cava, Rhône-adjacent rosé, northern Italy, and a few South American entries rounding things out. The Morgon gamay from Anthony Thevenet sitting next to Elizabeth Rose Chockablock from Napa tells you someone with actual taste put this together. Gaps exist — no German Riesling, no Oregon Pinot, and the white wine bench is thinner than the reds — but the selections that are here earn their spots. For a wood-fired concept in Pittsburgh, this is punching well above its weight class.
By the Glass
Fourteen-plus pours by the glass is a serious commitment for a restaurant this size, and the range holds up — sparkling, rosé, white, and red all represented with real options rather than filler. Prices top out at $16 a glass, which feels almost charitable given the neighborhood comp set. Rotation appears limited, but the current roster is strong enough that you won't feel stuck.
Klinker Brick Brickmason Zinfandel-Syrah-Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 — $14
Retails for $20 and they're pouring it for $14 by the glass. A bold, fruit-forward California blend at a price that makes no sense — in the best way. Order two.
Anthony Thevenet Gamay, Morgon, Beaujolais
Most people see 'Beaujolais' and think Nouveau. This is Morgon — one of the crus, with actual structure and a producer worth knowing. It's the most interesting red on the list and probably the most overlooked.
IMPERA01 Prosecco, Veneto
At $13 a glass it's technically fair, but Prosecco at a wood-fired American restaurant is a nothing order. The Parés Baltà Cava Pink Brut is right there for a few dollars more and actually has something to say.
Scriani Ori Rosso NV, Verona + Short Rib & Pork Belly Meatloaf
A Veronese red blend — likely Corvina-forward — has the fruit and weight to hold up to braised pork belly and short rib without bulldozing either. The savory richness of the meatloaf and the earthy depth of this wine are pulling in the same direction.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Fig & Ash is the kind of reliable wine list that doesn't ask for your attention but rewards it — fair prices, real producers, and enough range to drink well through any course. Send your friends here without hesitation.
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