Pittsburgh Restaurants

Pittsburgh is a city in Pennsylvania, the second largest to be exact. Restaurants are said ti be difficult to find in the city, depending on the neighborhood. The best bets for good dining is the Downtown, Mount Washington and the South Side districts.

One of the best rated, fine-dining establishments in Pittsburgh is Le Pommier. The taste is a bit French and a bit American, but the menu changes frequently and the ingredients are always fresh. Menu options include beef, duck, fish and even a bit of vegetarian. "Fine wines" are served with the meals and if the weather is nice, an outdoor eating area is available.

The Primanti Brothers Restaurant has ten locations spread throughout Pittsburgh. Most, if not all are well-rated and recommended. They've been called an "institution" that is "famous" for making the well-known cheesesteak with fries, coleslaw and tomatoes, all on one sandwich. They really do seem to serve up some good ol' American cooking that people just can't get enough of. They even have locations at Heinz Field and Pirate Ball Park.

When planning your trip, please see the pages on a Pittsburgh Vacation, Pittsburgh Hotels and Pittsburgh Tours.

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• • New York Times Pick: "This is a class act restaurant, from the leather and brocade banquettes to the soaring brick walls to the exquisite dinner fare."

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "The ubiquitous Big Burrito Restaurant Group (which also owns Kaya) has done it again with this slick, high-ceilinged, eclectic eatery, with top-notch fare..."

• • TripAdvisor 4.0 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

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|name=Le Pommier |address=2104 East Carson Street |city=Pittsburgh |state=PA |postal_code=15203 |country=United States |phone=412-431-1901 |fax=412-431-1920 |url=http://www.lepommier.com/main.html |map_url=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&q=Le+Pommier&near=Pittsburgh+PA&ie=UTF8&ll=40.430011,-79.974611&spn=0.007546,0.020084&z=16&iwloc=A |type=French }}

• • Fodor's Review  : "The menu changes every two months; choices usually include vegetarian, beef, lamb, duck, fish, and shellfish dishes."

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "Le Pommier offers modern French cuisine in a frenetic bistro setting on the South Side, serving fine wines and meals from veal and rabbit to duck and tofu (really!)."

• • TripAdvisor 4.0 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)
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|name=Le Mont |address=1114 Grandview Avenue |city=Pittsburgh |state=PA |postal_code=15211 |country=United States |phone=412-431-3100 |fax= |url=http://www.lemontpittsburgh.com/LeMont/index.htm |map_url=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&q=Le+Mont&near=Pittsburgh,+Allegheny,+Pennsylvania,+United+States&ie=UTF8&cd=1&geocode=0,40.438300,-79.997440&ll=40.439092,-80.014822&spn=0.007545,0.020084&z=16&iwloc=A |type=Continental }}

• • Fodor's Review  : "Specialties include rack of lamb, roast raspberry duck, and steak Diana. There's live music and a pianist."

• • TripAdvisor 4.0 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

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|name=Monterey Bay Fish Grotto |address=1411 Grandview Avenue |city=Pittsburgh |state=PA |postal_code=15211 |country=United States |phone=412-481-4414 |fax= |url=http://www.montereybayfishgrotto.com/pittsburgh/ |map_url=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&q=+Monterey+Bay+Fish+Grotto&near=Pittsburgh,+Allegheny,+Pennsylvania,+United+States&ie=UTF8&ll=40.440709,-80.020466&spn=0.007545,0.020084&z=16&iwloc=A |type=Seafood }}

• • Fodor's Review  : "On top of Mt. Washington, this restaurant offers an impressive selection of fresh fish and an unrivaled view of the downtown skyline."

• • TripAdvisor 4.0 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

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|name=Morton's |address=625 Liberty Avenue, Suite 180 |city=Pittsburgh |state=PA |postal_code=15222 |country=United States |phone=412-261-7141 |fax=412-261-7151 |url=http://www.mortons.com/location_detail.php?pageid=location_detail&idlocation=57 |map_url=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&q=Morton's+of+Chicago&near=Pittsburgh,+Allegheny,+Pennsylvania,+United+States&ie=UTF8&ll=40.44391,-79.999158&spn=0.007545,0.020084&z=16&iwloc=A |type=Steakhouse }}

• • TripAdvisor 4.5 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

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|name=DISH Osteria & Bar |address=128 South 17th Street |city=Pittsburgh |state=PA |postal_code=15203 |country=United States |phone=412-390-2012 |fax= |url=http://www.dishosteria.com/ |map_url=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&q=Dish+Osteria+Bar++&near=Pittsburgh,+Allegheny,+Pennsylvania,+United+States&ie=UTF8&ll=40.429244,-79.980533&spn=0.007546,0.020084&z=16&iwloc=A |type=Italian/Mediterranean }}

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "A tucked-away, intimate locals' fave, where the simple wood tables and floors belie the at-times extravagant Mediterranean creations..."

• • TripAdvisor 4.5 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

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|name=Abay Ethiopian Cuisine |address=130 S. Highland Avenue |city=Pittsburgh |state=PA |postal_code=15206 |country=United States |phone=412-661-9736 |fax=412-661-8739 |url=http://www.abayrestaurant.com/ |map_url=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&q=Abay+Ethiopian+Cuisine&near=Pittsburgh,+Allegheny,+Pennsylvania,+United+States&ie=UTF8&ll=40.461756,-79.923306&spn=0.007543,0.020084&z=16&iwloc=A |type=Ethiopian }}

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "This funky spot features great Ethiopian cuisine from chicken- to lentil-based stews, all served with a particularly good version of that spongy, delicious injera bread instead of cutlery."

• • TripAdvisor 4.0 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

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|name=Penn Brewery |address=800 Vinial Street |city=Pittsburgh |state=PA |postal_code=15212 |country=United States |phone=412-237-9402 |fax= |url=http://www.pennbrew.com/data/english/index_enter.htm |map_url=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&q=Penn+Brewery&near=Pittsburgh,+Allegheny,+Pennsylvania,+United+States&ie=UTF8&ll=40.458442,-79.989674&spn=0.007543,0.020084&z=16&iwloc=A |type=German }}

• • Frommer's Selected: "The Pastorius family....brews award-winning beers and serves them alongside bratwurst and sauerbraten in a fun beer-hall atmosphere appropriate for the whole family."

• • TripAdvisor 3.5 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

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|name=Lidia's |address=1400 Smallman Street |city=Pittsburgh |state=PA |postal_code=15222 |country=United States |phone=412-552-0150 |fax= |url=http://www.lidias-pittsburgh.com/ |map_url=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&q=Lidia's&near=Pittsburgh,+Allegheny,+Pennsylvania,+United+States&ie=UTF8&ll=40.450539,-79.985619&spn=0.015088,0.040169&z=15&iwloc=A |type=Italian }}

• • Frommer's Selected: "[Lidia's] serves homemade pasta and northern Italian specialties created by Lidia Bastianich..."

• • TripAdvisor 3.5 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

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|name=Common Plea Restaurant |address=310 Ross Street |city=Pittsburgh |state=PA |postal_code=15219 |country=United States |phone=412-697-3100 |fax= |url=http://www.commonplea-restaurant.com/ |map_url=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&q=The+Common+Plea&near=Pittsburgh,+Allegheny,+Pennsylvania,+United+States&ie=UTF8&ll=40.439174,-79.994674&spn=0.007545,0.020084&z=16&iwloc=A |type=American/Italian }}

• • Fodor's Review  : "House specials are veal chops and a seafood platter."

• • TripAdvisor 3.5 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

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|name=Primanti Brothers |address=79 South 23rd Street (Multiple Locations) |city=Pittsburgh |state=PA |postal_code=15203 |country=United States |phone=412-325-2455 |fax= |url=http://www.primantibrothers.com/ |map_url=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&q=+Primanti+Brothers&near=Pittsburgh,+Allegheny,+Pennsylvania,+United+States&ie=UTF8&ll=40.485082,-79.93309&spn=0.241277,0.6427&z=11&iwloc=I |type=American }}

• • Frommer's Selected: "[A] 70-year-old institution famous for putting the fries and coleslaw in their sandwiches along with the chopped meat, cheese, and sliced tomato."

• • Fodor's Review  : "The cheese steak comes with fries, coleslaw, and tomato -- all in the sandwich."

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "A Pittsburgh institution on the Strip, this always-packed place specializes in greasy and delicious hot sandwiches..."

• • TripAdvisor 3.5 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

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|name=Max's Allegheny Tavern |address=537 Suismon Street |city=Pittsburgh |state=PA |postal_code=15212 |country=United States |phone=412-231-1899 |fax= |url=http://www.maxsalleghenytavern.com/ |map_url=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&q=Max's+Allegheny+Tavern&near=Pittsburgh,+Allegheny,+Pennsylvania,+United+States&ie=UTF8&ll=40.456711,-80.000145&spn=0.007543,0.020084&z=16&iwloc=A |type=German }}

• • Fodor's Review  : "Tiffany lamps above wooden booths and old mosaic tile floors give this tavern a late 19th-century feel."

• • TripAdvisor 4.0 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

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|name=Pho Minh |address=4917 Penn Avenue |city=Pittsburgh |state=PA |postal_code=15224 |country=United States |phone=412-661-7443 |fax= |url=http://pittsburgh.citysearch.com/profile/11488822/pittsburgh_pa/pho_minh.html |map_url=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&q=Pho+Minh+&near=Pittsburgh,+Allegheny,+Pennsylvania,+United+States&ie=UTF8&ll=40.466882,-79.942017&spn=0.007542,0.020084&z=16&iwloc=A |type=Vietnamese }}

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "This cheap-and-cheerful Garfield option is a tiny and very popular Vietnamese spot with excellent noodles, tofu dishes and nearly 20 types of pho, a traditional soup."

• • TripAdvisor 4.0 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

• HappyCow: Vegetarian Restaurants & Health Food Stores in Pittsburgh

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|name=The Quiet Storm |address=5430 Penn Avenue |city=Pittsburgh |state=PA |postal_code=15206 |country=United States |phone=412-661-9355 |fax= |url=http://www.quietstormcoffee.com/ |map_url=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&q=Quiet+Storm+&near=Pittsburgh,+Allegheny,+Pennsylvania,+United+States&ie=UTF8&ll=40.466246,-79.934549&spn=0.007542,0.020084&z=16&iwloc=A |type=Vegan-friendly }}

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "This hipster-filled, multi-use cafe in Garfield specializes in veggie and vegan cuisine, but also serves killer coffee and Sunday brunch, and hosts frequent readings and musical performances."

• • TripAdvisor 4.0 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

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|name=The Zenith |address=86 South 26th Street |city=Pittsburgh |state=PA |postal_code=15203 |country=United States |phone=412-481-4833 |fax= |url=http://www.zenithpgh.com/ |map_url=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&q=The+Zenith&near=Pittsburgh,+Allegheny,+Pennsylvania,+United+States&ie=UTF8&ll=40.428476,-79.966285&spn=0.007546,0.020084&z=16&iwloc=A |type=Vegan-friendly/International }}

• • HappyCow 5.0 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

• • TripAdvisor 4.0 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)