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Pittsburgh, PA
Primanti Bros. is one of Pittsburgh, PA.

1. Primanti Bros.

8.3
46 18th Street (btwn Smallman St & Penn Ave), Pittsburgh, PA
Sandwich Spot · Strip District · 221 tips and reviews

travel42travel42: This "almost famous" restaurant has an interesting sandwich menu, and all sandwiches are topped with french fries and cole slaw. Try the popular Pittsburgher cheese steak.

Abay Ethiopian Cuisine is one of Pittsburgh, PA.

2. Abay Ethiopian Cuisine

130 S Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Ethiopian Restaurant · Shadyside · 7 tips and reviews

travel42travel42: Excellent Ethiopian food, eating in the East African style: no utensils! Make sure your hands are clean!

Eleven is one of Pittsburgh, PA.

3. Eleven

8.8
1150 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA
American Restaurant · Strip District · 81 tips and reviews

travel42travel42: You can't go wrong with the veal medallions or butter-poached lobster.

Fat Head's Saloon is one of Pittsburgh, PA.

4. Fat Head's Saloon

8.6
1805 E Carson St (btw S 18th St & S 19th St), Pittsburgh, PA
Bar · Southside Flats · 196 tips and reviews

travel42travel42: Extensive beer list. Come hungry: It's called Fat Head's for reason!

Nine on Nine is one of Pittsburgh, PA.

5. Nine on Nine

900 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
American Restaurant · Cultural District · 20 tips and reviews

travel42travel42: Try the grilled quail or stingray wing, if you're feeling adventurous.

Tessaro's is one of Pittsburgh, PA.

6. Tessaro's

7.8
4601 Liberty Ave (at Taylor St.), Pittsburgh, PA
Burger Joint · Bloomfield · 54 tips and reviews
India Garden is one of Pittsburgh, PA.

7. India Garden

328 Atwood St, Pittsburgh, PA
Indian Restaurant · Central Oakland · 28 tips and reviews

travel42travel42: Try the palak paneer (spinach and homemade cheese cubes in herbs and spices) or the kadhi kofta (vegetable balls with ginger, garlic and herbs).

Soba is one of Pittsburgh, PA.

8. Soba

8.2
5847 Ellsworth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Asian Restaurant · Shadyside · 55 tips and reviews

travel42travel42: Try the seared rare tuna with Korean sauce. Also a wonderful list of vegetarian dishes.

Spice Island Tea House is one of Pittsburgh, PA.

9. Spice Island Tea House

253 Atwood St, Pittsburgh, PA
Asian Restaurant · Central Oakland · 52 tips and reviews

travel42travel42: A wide variety of Asian cuisines. The Singaporean kway teaw is excellent, as is the Burmese barbecued chicken.

Thai Cuisine is one of Pittsburgh, PA.

10. Thai Cuisine

8.0
4625 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Thai Restaurant · Bloomfield · 23 tips and reviews

travel42travel42: The pad thais and curries are the house specialties.

Tram's Kitchen is one of Pittsburgh, PA.

11. Tram's Kitchen

8.8
4050 Penn Ave (Penn & Main), Pittsburgh, PA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Central Lawrenceville · 24 tips and reviews

travel42travel42: Traditional Vietnamese dishes, and it's BYOB!

Umi Japanese Restaurant is one of Pittsburgh, PA.

12. Umi Japanese Restaurant

7.8
5849 Ellsworth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Sushi Restaurant · Shadyside · 14 tips and reviews

travel42travel42: Order master chef Mr. Shu's signature omakase.

Hofbräuhaus Pittsburgh is one of Pittsburgh, PA.

13. Hofbräuhaus Pittsburgh

8.5
2705 S Water St (at S 27th St), Pittsburgh, PA
German Restaurant · Southside Flats · 196 tips and reviews
The Enrico Biscotti Co. is one of Pittsburgh, PA.

14. The Enrico Biscotti Co.

8.4
2022 Penn Ave (at 21st St), Pittsburgh, PA
Bakery · Strip District · 28 tips and reviews

travel42travel42: Try the white chocolate-macadamia nut biscotti.

La Feria is one of Pittsburgh, PA.

15. La Feria

6.6
5527 Walnut St, Pittsburgh, PA
Peruvian Restaurant · Shadyside · 14 tips and reviews

travel42travel42: There's always a vegetarian and a meat offering on special. The fresh-squeezed limeade is great, but you also can take your own beer or wine.

Dish Osteria and Bar is one of Pittsburgh, PA.

16. Dish Osteria and Bar

9.0
128 S 17th St (at Sarah St), Pittsburgh, PA
Italian Restaurant · Southside Flats · 30 tips and reviews
Istanbul Grille is one of Pittsburgh, PA.

17. Istanbul Grille

Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Fifth and Forbes Corridor · 7 tips and reviews

travel42travel42: For a decidedly authentic Turkish experience, order a plate of the lamb adana and wash it down with a glass of yogurt-y ayran.

Kassab's Restaurant is one of Pittsburgh, PA.

18. Kassab's Restaurant

7.5
1207 E Carson St, Pittsburgh, PA
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Southside Flats · 17 tips and reviews

travel42travel42: Fabulous falafel, and the yogurt-based house salad dressing is especially tasty.

The Zenith is one of Pittsburgh, PA.

19. The Zenith

7.5
86 S 26th St, Pittsburgh, PA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Southside Flats · 25 tips and reviews

travel42travel42: Try the omelette with salsa or the spicy black-bean wrap at brunch.

Pamela's P&G Diner is one of Pittsburgh, PA.

20. Pamela's P&G Diner

9.0
60 21st St (at Smallman St), Pittsburgh, PA
Diner · Strip District · 109 tips and reviews

travel42travel42: Some of the best omelettes in town! Cash only.

Cafe Zinho is one of Pittsburgh, PA.

21. Cafe Zinho

7.8
238 Spahr St, Pittsburgh, PA
Portuguese Restaurant · Shadyside · 8 tips and reviews

travel42travel42: Try the scallops or pork medallions with Jack Daniels mustard sauce for a treat. And BYOB!

The Carlton Restaurant is one of Pittsburgh, PA.

22. The Carlton Restaurant

7.5
500 Grant St #1 (at 5th Ave), Pittsburgh, PA
American Restaurant · Grant Street · 10 tips and reviews

travel42travel42: Wonderful prime rib. Complimentary limousine service takes you to downtown theaters.

LeMont is one of Pittsburgh, PA.

23. LeMont

6.9
1114 Grandview Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
American Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

travel42travel42: Try the chicken Romano, which is served with a half rack of New Zealand lamb. This restaurant sits atop Mount Washington and offers incredible views of the city.

The Church Brew Works is one of Pittsburgh, PA.

24. The Church Brew Works

8.3
3525 Liberty Ave (at 36th St), Pittsburgh, PA
Brewery · Lower Lawrenceville · 212 tips and reviews