Tessaro's
Burger Joint, American Restaurant, and Steakhouse$$$$
Bloomfield, Pittsburgh
"Best burger in the burgh except for atrias in mt lebo"(2 Tips)
"Breakfast burger is ridiculous, so delicious!"(2 Tips)
"food stops 30 min before closing as the wood fire grill needs 30 min"(2 Tips)
"Make yourself a favor and take cole slaw with your great burger!"(4 Tips)
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Okay so the burgers are fire. We get it, but do you know about the ribs in Thursdays? Chances are you don't, GET WITH IT!! Come in Thursday and experience heaven on a plate. - Beauty Slap
Tracey WilliamsJanuary 20, 2017This is a must if you are a foodie, the atmosphere is wonderful and the food is even better... I mostly get the burgers, but have tried the steak, salad and Italian.Upvoted Dec 7, 2024
Kristin RegalskiJuly 1, 2014Best food in the Burgh! Friendly service and owners are always around checking to make sure every is good. They know us when we walk in the door!- Jenya SOctober 10, 2018Amazing melt in the mouth burgers. Hamburger salad is great as is the signature Kelly burger. Note: food stops 30 min before closing as the wood fire grill needs 30 min to cool down
Elena LebedevaApril 20, 20171/2 ribs of pork is really big 😋cole slaw is very tasty. Thursdays are ribs day 😜
MarcJanuary 21, 2021Esquire: Order a beer and burger and keep your mouth shut. Listen. Look around. Everyone’s getting the same burger, as big as a flattened softball, salty juices seeping into the bun. Yinzers know.
Pete DeAngeloAugust 24, 2014Hands down the best burger I've ever eaten! The grilled broccoli and cauliflower were awesome too. Seafood chowder is one of the best
BravoNovember 22, 2010An institution! You can't visit Pittsburgh without having a world famous wood fire grilled Tessaro's burger. -Kelly Liken, Top Chef
Lindsay AdamsJuly 24, 2013This place is awesome! Server went out of her way to make me a peanut butter bacon burger by request that wasn't on the menu! Definitely coming back!
Stephan ButlerAugust 19, 2017The burgers 🍔 are sooo delicious. That wood grill is like food magic. The steak sandwich is fire 🔥 too.
Troy FlintOctober 23, 2015Classic burger, but don't miss the spinach salad or the corned beef sandwiches!
- George MaierDecember 15, 2016Just go..this place is fantastic. Very old school and authentic. You will not be disappointed.
- John TaylorNovember 29, 2014This place is known for its burgers, so don't overthink it: Get one of the really big, fat, sloppy and juicy burgers.
- Kostas PelechrinisApril 19, 2015Make yourself a favor and take cole slaw with your great burger! Hands down the best I had!
- Lindsay AdamsJuly 24, 2013Custom made peanut butter bacon burger with grilled onions and provolone ❤
Jim FisherJuly 7, 2016Get a burger! It's why you came in the first place. Delicious burgers and friendly staff.
Chris H.September 7, 2014Burger. Yep, the Burger is good enough to just go here. Your bill can creep up here if you feed more than two.
- Gourmet chicken sandwich with cole slaw and home fries .
Luis AlbanApril 28, 2013Best burger in Pgh!!!! Longest wait for anything ever!!!!!! At least on Saturdays
I'm not saying there's not a better hamburger. I'm saying that IF there is a better burger I haven't had it.
Best burgers in the city. Maybe in the country. No joke.
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Kelly Harrington had a clear concept of what he wanted to share with the world: a genuine, authentic and honest hamburger.
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
(412) 682-6809
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