Published by Angie. Last Updated on August 31, 2026.
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Ruby's Wine House is a family-run restaurant and wine bar near Coraopolis serving up crowd-pleasing Italian small plates and pastas along with a diverse selection of wine.
The welcoming atmosphere and shareable nature of the food make this a great spot for hanging out with a group. It's the kind of place you settle in and order several rounds of antipasti and wine, all while enjoying the friendly service.
Our first visit here was with a group of friends who suggested the place, and at first we were not quite sure what to expect from this spot that's a bit of a drive out of the city in a quiet, somewhat remote location. Looking at the food menu, you could easily think this is just another red sauce joint cranking out mediocre pasta.
But once we stepped inside, we realized one of the things that sets Ruby's apart is the excellent hospitality. And on top of that, as dish after dish came out, we realized that the food is also executed quite well and belies the seemingly simple menu.
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The concept at Ruby's is a bit different from other Italian places in town, and we are here for it. The majority of the menu is classic Italian antipasti like stuffed peppers, wedding soup, arancini, and charcuterie. The larger plates are almost entirely classic pastas with different sauce options.
Notably, they usually do not serve larger meat-focused entrees (although there are weekly specials; on our visit, a crab cake entree which was chock full of juicy, sweet crab). This is alright with us and probably aligns with the way most Pittsburghers eat anyway- there's something so comforting about a huge bowl of pasta, especially when it's paired with wine.
Speaking of wine, the list is expansive here. There are dozens of options by the class and even more by the bottle from regions from all over the world.
But the most fun part about the menu are the wine flights. Each flight has a theme like Exotic Whites, Chardonnays from around the world, Pinot Noir, or Cabernet Sauvignon. We tried several flights including the Exotic Whites, Tour of Italy, and Bouquet (aromatic whites) and appreciated them all, but the Exotic Whites was our favorite. This one featured a white Malbec, an Arneis, and a Tempranillo Blanco. We loved that this flight featured unique grapes and we enjoyed each wine.
If wine isn't your thing, they also have an extensive martini menu which we didn't get to try on this trip (next time!) and other beer and cocktail options.
On the food front, we had fun sharing a ton of different antipasti like the wedding soup, caramelized onion tart, and bruschetta. We loved the beans and greens with escarole, cannellini beans, tomatoes, and shaved parmigiano reggiano. There's also an option to add sausage to the dish, which we did and highly recommend. The whole dish was rich, savory, and perfectly seasoned.
The arancini were another standout small plate. The rice was creamy, the fontina and prosciutto filling added some creaminess and saltiness, and the exterior fry was super light and crispy. Served on a homemade marinara sauce for dipping, this plate is a must-try!
The pastas were also a pleasant surprise; we tried the cavatelli with sausage (don't overlook the add-on options) and the cheese ravioli, both with vodka sauce. We loved the al dente bite of the cavatelli, and the shape was perfect for holding the delicious vodka sauce. The sausage added another layer of flavor. The ravioli was also excellent, with a super rich and creamy ricotta filling.
Desserts include classic flavors like tiramisu and limoncello cake, plus crowd favorites like chocolate lava cake and a peanut butter explosion cake. Most of the desserts had nuts, so I had to skip those, but we couldn't leave without a sweet bite- so we tried the lava cake (which also happens to be gluten free). It was decadent with a luxurious texture, and served with a scoop of vanilla gelato.
Throughout the whole meal, the service was excellent; we even felt like part of the family by the time we left. There's something so comforting about Ruby's, from the decor to the service to the food. It's the kind of place where we could literally point to anything on the menu and know that it's going to be great. Just make sure to come with a group to take full advantage of the shareable nature of the menu – we know we'll be returning soon and doing the same!
Ruby's Wine House is located at 3069 Cliff Mine Rd in Coraopolis, PA. Reservations are highly recommended.
