Pittsburgh Restaurants

  1. Abay

    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.

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  2. Dish Osteria Bar

    A tucked-away, intimate locals' fave, where the simple wood tables and floors belie the at-times extravagant Mediterranean creations, which range from fresh sardines with caramelized onions to fettuccine with lamb ragù . There's a cozy and elegant bar up front.

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  3. Eleven

    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 such as gnocchi with broccoli rabe, Alaskan halibut and an elaborate vegetarian tasting menu.

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  4. Gypsy Café

    The purple floors and walls and brightly colored rugs make loyal patrons as happy as the fresh, seasonal fare. Sample menu items include a smoked trout plate, spanikopita, and a stew of shrimp, scallop and feta.

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  5. Kaya

    This is a cool and popular Caribbean place on the Strip, offering jerk chicken, Cuban sandwiches and plenty of vegetarian options, plus colorful, funky decor.

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  6. Le Pommier

    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!).

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  7. Lemon Grass Café

    With impressive Cambodian and Thai cuisine, including killer phat Thai , green curry and plenty of vegetarian options, Lemon Grass Café is the best Downtown bet.

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  8. Original Hot Dog Shop

    Affectionately nicknamed 'dirty Os' by locals, this late-nighter is a favorite for its cheap dogs and mounds of crispy fries - especially after a night at the bars.

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  9. Pho Minh

    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.

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  10. Primanti Bros

    A Pittsburgh institution on the Strip, this always-packed place specializes in greasy and delicious hot sandwiches - from knockwurst and cheese to the 'Pitts-burger cheesesteak' - that come with extras like French fries, coleslaw and onions between the thick slices of bread. Other outlets can be found in Oakland, Downtown and South Side.

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  12. Quiet Storm

    This hipster-filled, multi-use café in Garfield specializes in veggie and vegan cuisine, but also serves killer coffee and Sunday brunch, and hosts frequent readings and musical performances.

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  13. River Moon Café

    This recent addition to the exceedingly popular Lawrenceville nabe serves creative, diverse (and beyond satisfying) fare from salmon and lemon angel hair pasta to filet mignon gorgonzola.

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  14. UUBU 6

    The first high-end eatery to open in the rapidly gentrifying South Side Slopes, this cozy newbie is housed in a spiffed-up old union lodge, and serves delicacies such as asparagus-and-peeky-toe-crab risotto (for lunch) and, for dinner, duck meatballs with mustard greens and seared basil swordfish.

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