TAKE OUT

ELECTRONIC GIFT CARDS CAN BE PURCHASED ONLINE 24-7 BY CLICKING ON THE "TAKEOUT" BUTTON. PROPER OFFERS ONLINE ORDERING DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS. HOWEVER, DURING PEAK HOURS WHEN THE RESTAURANT IS ESPECIALLY BUSY WE MAY DISABLE ONLINE ORDERING/TAKEOUT IN ORDER TO FOCUS ON OUR IN-PERSON GUESTS.

PROPER SNACKS

(GF = Gluten Free)


ARTICHOKE HUMMUS (NEW!)

tahini / chickpeas / spicy marinated artichokes / roasted garlic / cherry tomatoes / Kalamata olives / balsamic glaze / served with wood-fired flatbread

$14

FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS (GF)

fried fresh Brussels sprouts / grated parmesan / Parmigiano-Reggiano / lemon

$14

CRISPY CALAMARI

hand-battered calamari /Italian herbs / Parmigiano-Reggiano/ lemon / San Marzano marinara dipping sauce

$16

PANCETTA-WRAPPED SHRIMP (GF)

sautéed jumbo shrimp / crispy pancetta / garlic spinach / balsamic reduction (GF)

$17

PROPER'S FAMOUS BACON CANDY (GF)

wood-smoked pork belly / cracked black pepper crust / brown sugar glaze

$14

STUFFED BANANA PEPPERS (GF)

roasted fresh banana peppers / hot Italian sausage / fontina cheese / garlic / San Marzano marinara

$15

PEPPERONI PAGNOTTA (ONLY AVAILABLE AFTER 3PM)

jumbo fresh-baked parmesan-herb focaccia roll / pepperoni / provolone / served with a side of San Marzano marinara sauce

$15

PROPER SALADS & SOUP

*Add 6 oz. pan-seared chicken breast or 4 sautéed jumbo shrimp to any salad for $10

*Add 6 oz. pan-seared salmon fillet for $15


PROPER HOUSE SALAD (GF)

bibb lettuce / red pear / candied walnuts / goat cheese / white balsamic vinaigrette

$13 full /

$8 half

AMALFI SALAD (GF)

baby arugula / heirloom cherry tomatoes / Kalamata olives / shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano / lemon-shallot vinaigrette

$13 full /

$8 half

BLT SALAD (GF)

baby spinach / oven-roasted roma tomato / charred red onion / bacon / honey-dijon vinaigrette

$14 full /

$9 half

SALMON PANZANELLA (NEW!)

toasted baguette chunks / arugula / shaved fennel / raspberries / fresh herbs / shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano / red wine & mustard vinaigrette / pan-seared salmon filet

$24

NEW! CHICKEN & DUMPLING SOUP

hand-cut herbed dumplings / 3-day chicken stock / chicken breast chunks / carrot / onion / celery

$10

PROPER SATURDAY SANDWICHES

Available Saturdays from 12:00-3:00PM. Served on a toasted baguette with a side of fries.


CHICKEN CAPRESE $15

balsamic-marinated chicken breast / oven-roasted Roma tomatoes / fresh mozzarella / basil pesto

BEEF BRISKET $16

tender braised beef brisket / pickled red onion / banana peppers / house-made BBQ sauce



PROPER PIZZAS

Proper pizza dough is made in house from scratch using a proprietary sourdough starter. The dough is allowed to rise for 3 days, which gives our crust a supremely unique flavor and texture.  Proper pizzas are baked to order in our 800-degree wood-burning oven and measure approximately 11 inches across (8 slices per pizza).

Add pepperoni, sweet or hot sausage for $3

Add wood-smoked pork belly bacon for $4 or Bacon Candy for $5

Add soppressata for $5

Add balsamic-marinated chicken for $10


CARNIVORE

sweet & hot Italian sausage / wood-smoked pork belly bacon / pepperoni / San Marzano tomato sauce / fresh mozzarella

$25

PESTO  

oven-roasted roma tomatoes / caramelized onion / basil pesto / wood-smoked pork belly

bacon / fresh mozzarella / roasted garlic oil /  Parmigiano-Reggiano

$24

MARGHERITA

fresh mozzarella / San Marzano tomato sauce / fresh basil / extra-virgin olive oil

$20

BIANCA

imported Italian burrata cheese / fresh ricotta / mozzarella / Parmigiano-Reggiano / roasted garlic sauce / chile flakes / extra-virgin olive oil

$23

FOREST

wood-roasted cremini mushrooms / provolone / roasted shallots / balsamic reduction / fresh thyme

$22

MEDITERRANEAN

oven-roasted roma tomatoes / Kalamata olives / caramelized red onion / baby artichoke hearts / fresh arugula / feta

$21

BLACK & GOLD  

crispy Yukon Gold potato slices / cracked black pepper / red onion / roasted garlic sauce / provolone / grated Pecorino-Romano / fresh rosemary

$22

CALABRIAN

soppressata / Calabrian chile / red onion / San Marzano tomato sauce / fresh mozzarella / fresh arugula / Proper's hot honey

$25

PROPER PASTAS

Add pan-seared chicken breast (6 oz) or sautéed jumbo shrimp (4) for $10 to any pasta


SHRIMP PRIMAVERA  

sauteed jumbo shrimp / garlic / white wine / butter / shallot / heirloom cherry tomatoes / fresh spinach / chile flakes / lemon / Italian parsley / fresh fettuccini

$32

CARBONARA

diced pancetta / cage-free organic egg / Parmigiano-Reggiano / fresh pappardelle

$26

FUNGHI 

wood-roasted cremini mushrooms / white wine / garlic / thyme / herbed fresh ricotta / fresh pappardelle

$25

PESTO POMODORO  

basil pesto / oven-roasted Roma tomatoes / fresh basil / fresh fettuccini

$22

BRISKET MAC & CHEESE

slow-braised beef brisket / cavatappi pasta / white cheddar / caramelized onion / house BBQ sauce

$28

PROPER LASAGNA (ONLY AVAILABLE AFTER 3PM)

sweet Italian sausage / zesty tomato sauce / baby spinach / fresh mozzarella / ricotta / Parmigiano-Reggiano

$27


DINNER FEATURES

(available after 3pm)


CHICKEN MARSALA

pan-seared boneless chicken breast / creamy Marsala wine sauce / sauteed local cremini mushrooms / garlic / shallots / thyme / served over garlic mashed potatoes

$28

MAPLE-BOURBON GLAZED SALMON (GF)

sustainably raised, pan-seared Norwegian salmon fillet / maple-bourbon glaze / roasted butternut squash risotto / spiced browned butter carrots

*Salmon will be cooked to a medium temperature unless requested otherwise.

$34

PAN-SEARED NY STRIP (GF)

dry-aged boneless NY strip steak (approx. 9 oz) / mushroom demi-glace / garlic-mashed potatoes / sauteed haricots-verts with shallots and toasted almonds

*Steak will be cooked to a medium-rare temperature unless requested otherwise.

$44

PROPER DESSERTS



NEW! RED VELVET CHEESECAKE

red velvet cheesecake / chocolate crust / sweet cream cheese icing / fresh raspberries / whipped cream / cocoa powder

$12

EMILY’S CHOCOLATE CAKE (GF)

house-made flourless dark chocolate cake / mixed berry compote / powdered sugar / whipped cream

$11

ITALIAN LEMON CREAM CAKE

vanilla layer cake / lemon cream filling / fresh berry salata (raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, citrus zest, fresh mint) / whipped cream

$13

"Awesome spot run by awesome people. Wonderful selection of beer, with a STRONG focus on local stuff. Great food, great service, and they’ve done an amazing job of adapting and innovating to keep everyone safe through all of these pandemic related challenges. What more could you ask for?"

"Best pizza I’ve ever had! I’ve never had pizza cook like this before, and loved it! The drinks were also amazing and would recommend. Will definitely come back here!"

PROPER BRICK OVEN & TAP ROOM

412-281-5700

Proper Brick Oven & Tap Room is located in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh’s Cultural District, just steps away from the city's finest theatres and galleries. We're an easy walk from the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, many downtown hotels, and the North Shore sports venues. We are not currently accepting reservations, and all guests are seated on a first-come, first-served basis once their entire party is present.


LOCATION


REGULAR HOURS OF OPERATION

Tuesday - Thursday: 5-10pm

(full menu until 9PM; pizza only until 9:30)

Friday: 5-11pm (full menu until 10pm; pizza only until 10:30)

Saturday: 12pm - 11pm (full menu until 10pm; pizza only until 10:30)

Sunday: 3pm-8pm

PROPER WILL HAVE REGULAR HOURS OF OPERATION ON EASTER SUNDAY!

LAST SEATING IS 30 MINUTES BEFORE CLOSING TIME.






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