25 Essential Pittsburgh Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Pittsburgh.
Little Bangkok in the Strip
Pennsylvania
Small restaurant serving up Thai standards in a space with high ceilings & an industrial atmosphere.
City Works (Market Square - Pittsburgh)
Pennsylvania
Contemporary pub offering an expansive menu of American eats and a long list of draft beers.
Cafe Raymond
Pennsylvania
Laid-back American cafe for creative sandwiches & salads made with local produce, plus breakfast.
Walnut Grill - Robinson
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
New American chain with a full bar offering steaks, salads, sandwiches & flatbreads.
Dish Osteria Bar
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Quaint eatery & bar for pastas, seafood, wine, amaros & more Sicilian & Mediterranean dishes.
Tequila Jalisco
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Service options: Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great dessert.
First Watch
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.
Monterey Bay Fish Grotto
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
White-tablecloth eatery & bar with panoramic riverside views offers elegantly plated seafood.
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Upscale Brazilian chain for all-you-can-eat meat carved tableside plus an extensive salad bar.
Central Diner & Grille
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Bustling, family-owned diner offering all-day breakfast, Greek & American classics & a full bar.
Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Long-running Pittsburgh-born chain known for its sandwiches piled high with coleslaw & french fries.
Uncle Sam's Sandwich Bar
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Branch of a longtime local chain known for its range of sandwiches, from cheesesteaks to vegetarian.
Pizza Parma
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Casual pizza shop provides a variety of specialty pies, sandwiches & grub in a no-nonsense interior.
Fornello Pizzeria
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Offerings: Comfort food.
Benny Fierro's
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Relaxed counter-serve chain dishing up giant thin-crust, NY-style slices & pies till the wee hours.
Pasqualino's Italian Restaurant
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Storied BYOB option for pizza, hot hoagies & traditional Italian entrees in a casual setting.
First Watch
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.
First Watch
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.
Palmyra Authentic Mediterranean Cuisine
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Service options: Delivery, Onsite services, Dine-in. Highlights: Great coffee, Great tea selection. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Cafe Du Jour
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
A pond adorns the garden patio of this charming, art-lined eatery serving imaginative bistro fare.
Pizza Lupo
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Service options: Curbside pickup, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance. Offerings.
Fiori's Pizzaria
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Casual pizzeria offering pizzas, hoagies, wings, calzones & pasta, plus take-out.
Eddie Merlot's
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Premium chain serving aged steaks, seafood & a lengthy wine list in plush surroundings.
Gab & Eat
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Mom-&-pop diner offering American breakfast & lunch, with a counter, booths & walls of photos.
Barcelona Wine Bar
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Service options: Outdoor seating, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails, Great dessert, Great wine list. Popular for.