Lana's Guidebook Pittsburgh is the home of bridges, steel and America’s greatest food. Whether it’s a Primanti’s sandwich with fries spilling out of it or a warm Dave and Andy’s waffle cone piled high with birthday cake ice cream, there are too many good places to stuff your face in Pittsburgh — so don’t waste your time at mediocre joints. Follow this list and you’ll die full and happy.
Lana's Guidebook
Pittsburgh is the home of bridges, steel and America’s greatest food. Whether it’s a Primanti’s sandwich with fries spilling out of it or a warm Dave and Andy’s waffle cone piled high with birthday cake ice cream, there are too many good places to stuff your face in Pittsburgh — so don’t waste your time at mediocre joints. Follow this list and you’ll die full and happy.
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My special recommendation to everyone explore new and unique food and culture, and yes it’s is my family restaurant:)
 Amazing menu for children and adults. Friendly service. Kavsar Halal Restaurant is a unique place for an ideal meeting of friends and family.
If you want me to help you with reservations and get treated like Sultan lol let me know and I will set it up :)
8 habitants recommandent
Kavsar Halal Restaurant
16 Southern AveMy special recommendation to everyone explore new and unique food and culture, and yes it’s is my family restaurant:)
 Amazing menu for children and adults. Friendly service. Kavsar Halal Restaurant is a unique place for an ideal meeting of friends and family.
If you want me to help you with reservations and get treated like Sultan lol let me know and I will set it up :)
Look, you don’t come to Pittsburgh and not eat a Primanti’s sandwich. These guys come stuffed with what can only be described as a deliciously disgusting amount of fries inside each bite. You might hate yourself after polishing off one of these sandwiches, but Primanti’s is a religion in Pittsburgh.
145 habitants recommandent
Primanti Bros.
46 18th StLook, you don’t come to Pittsburgh and not eat a Primanti’s sandwich. These guys come stuffed with what can only be described as a deliciously disgusting amount of fries inside each bite. You might hate yourself after polishing off one of these sandwiches, but Primanti’s is a religion in Pittsburgh.
Eating dinner on Mount Washington is a rite of passage — you’re not a true Pittsburgher until you’ve dined against the backdrop of the most gorgeous city in the whole world. Splurge on the filet at Altius and you’ll be treated to a luxuriously divine cut of meat that matches your view.
40 habitants recommandent
Altius
1230 Grandview AveEating dinner on Mount Washington is a rite of passage — you’re not a true Pittsburgher until you’ve dined against the backdrop of the most gorgeous city in the whole world. Splurge on the filet at Altius and you’ll be treated to a luxuriously divine cut of meat that matches your view.
Noodlehead is the kind of place you go to when you want to feel bougie but still don’t want to spend more than $10 on dinner. The rustic-meets-modern interior coupled with a Thai-fusion menu and no dish over $9 makes Noodlehead a winner in any book. Try the Chiang Mai Curry for a fun play on yellow curry, or stick with the tried-and-true Pad Thai for a phenomenal $9 dinner.
75 habitants recommandent
Noodlehead
242 S Highland AveNoodlehead is the kind of place you go to when you want to feel bougie but still don’t want to spend more than $10 on dinner. The rustic-meets-modern interior coupled with a Thai-fusion menu and no dish over $9 makes Noodlehead a winner in any book. Try the Chiang Mai Curry for a fun play on yellow curry, or stick with the tried-and-true Pad Thai for a phenomenal $9 dinner.
Hot-off-the-presses waffle cone. Need I say more? Once your tacos get served up hot off the grill, head over to the salsa bar, where you’ll find every sort of salsa and topping you can possibly imagine.
9 habitants recommandent
Las Palmas Pittsburgh #1
700 Brookline BlvdHot-off-the-presses waffle cone. Need I say more? Once your tacos get served up hot off the grill, head over to the salsa bar, where you’ll find every sort of salsa and topping you can possibly imagine.
A Pittsburgh staple since 1983. Featuring over 200 flavors of homemade ice cream and hand rolled waffle cones.
Just do it.
12 habitants recommandent
Dave & Andy's Homemade Ice Cream
207 Atwood StA Pittsburgh staple since 1983. Featuring over 200 flavors of homemade ice cream and hand rolled waffle cones.
Just do it.
It was named the best cake in America for a reason. A dense, fluffy cake sandwiched with layers of luscious pastry cream, enveloped in a thick buttercream hug and liberally doused in candied toasted almonds. If it’s someone’s birthday in Pittsburgh, you best believe their cake is this one.
18 habitants recommandent
Prantl's Bakery
5525 Walnut StIt was named the best cake in America for a reason. A dense, fluffy cake sandwiched with layers of luscious pastry cream, enveloped in a thick buttercream hug and liberally doused in candied toasted almonds. If it’s someone’s birthday in Pittsburgh, you best believe their cake is this one.
President Obama frequents this diner whenever he’s in Pittsburgh and you should, too. These crispy, delectable hotcakes stuffed with fruit and covered in whipped cream are something of a sin, and there’s nothing better to drown your hangover in. Nothing.
61 habitants recommandent
Pamela's Diner
60 21st StreetPresident Obama frequents this diner whenever he’s in Pittsburgh and you should, too. These crispy, delectable hotcakes stuffed with fruit and covered in whipped cream are something of a sin, and there’s nothing better to drown your hangover in. Nothing.
You haven’t lived until you’ve sopped up the delicious broth leftover from your mussels with a loaf of crunchy bread and a heavy helping of crispy Belgian fries. Go on, live.
30 habitants recommandent
Point Brugge Cafe
401 Hastings StYou haven’t lived until you’ve sopped up the delicious broth leftover from your mussels with a loaf of crunchy bread and a heavy helping of crispy Belgian fries. Go on, live.
Walk down Atwood on any afternoon and you’re bound to be intoxicated by the smell of fresh frying donuts. You can stick with a fan favorite like the French Toast or Samoa donut, or go crazy making your own combo. Whichever poison you choose, there’s no better way to ruin your diet in the ‘Burgh.
13 habitants recommandent
Peace, Love and Little Donuts - Pittsburgh
50 21st StWalk down Atwood on any afternoon and you’re bound to be intoxicated by the smell of fresh frying donuts. You can stick with a fan favorite like the French Toast or Samoa donut, or go crazy making your own combo. Whichever poison you choose, there’s no better way to ruin your diet in the ‘Burgh.
Burgatory has a cult-like following in the 412, and for good reason. Think thick, juicy burgers piled high with peanut butter and habanero jelly or crispy fried leeks, with a spiked Burnt Almond Torte shake to wash it all down. The best of the Burgh in one stop.
Burgatory
700 Providence BlvdBurgatory has a cult-like following in the 412, and for good reason. Think thick, juicy burgers piled high with peanut butter and habanero jelly or crispy fried leeks, with a spiked Burnt Almond Torte shake to wash it all down. The best of the Burgh in one stop.
Yeah, you read that right. As if offering 26 varieties of grilled cheese sandwiches wasn’t enough, The Yard manages to pack homemade mac ‘n cheese and bacon bits in between two slices of thick buttery bread for the best grilled cheese you’ll ever taste.
10 habitants recommandent
The Yard Market Square
100 Fifth AveYeah, you read that right. As if offering 26 varieties of grilled cheese sandwiches wasn’t enough, The Yard manages to pack homemade mac ‘n cheese and bacon bits in between two slices of thick buttery bread for the best grilled cheese you’ll ever taste.
The Strip District is Pittsburgh’s hidden gem, an outdoor market packed with more fresh food venders than you could ever imagine. Walk into the screen door at Enrico’s and let the warm smell of baked goods overtake you as you decide between chocolate or hazelnut biscotti (both, duh).
9 habitants recommandent
Enrico Biscotti Company
2022 Penn AveThe Strip District is Pittsburgh’s hidden gem, an outdoor market packed with more fresh food venders than you could ever imagine. Walk into the screen door at Enrico’s and let the warm smell of baked goods overtake you as you decide between chocolate or hazelnut biscotti (both, duh).
n the middle of dining-hall-galore Oakland lies The Porch, a fresh food oasis that serves up half-priced pizzas on weekdays from 9-11 pm. With toppings like savory fig jam and roasted red peppers, $7 never tasted so good.
19 habitants recommandent
The Porch at Schenley
221 Schenley Driven the middle of dining-hall-galore Oakland lies The Porch, a fresh food oasis that serves up half-priced pizzas on weekdays from 9-11 pm. With toppings like savory fig jam and roasted red peppers, $7 never tasted so good.
This place was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives for a reason. Whether it’s with a breakfast burrito or fresh-off-the-stove omelette, there’s no better way to drown your hangover sorrows.
37 habitants recommandent
Mario's South Side Saloon
1514 East Carson StreetThis place was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives for a reason. Whether it’s with a breakfast burrito or fresh-off-the-stove omelette, there’s no better way to drown your hangover sorrows.
These crispy, sugared Belgian waffles will make you want to kiss the Eggo in your fridge goodbye. Waffalonia serves up Dave and Andy’s ice cream (#5) on top of your waffle, and in true Belgian tradition, the Speculoos ice cream is the only way to go.
8 habitants recommandent
Waffallonia
1709 Murray AveThese crispy, sugared Belgian waffles will make you want to kiss the Eggo in your fridge goodbye. Waffalonia serves up Dave and Andy’s ice cream (#5) on top of your waffle, and in true Belgian tradition, the Speculoos ice cream is the only way to go.
This pizza is the kind of stuff you dream about: a warm, crisp crust, topped with savory garlic sauce, ripe tomatoes, mounds of spinach, and finished off with a dusting of glorious feta cheese. Make sure you invite some friends over so you don’t accidentally finish the whole thing yourself.
Rialto Pizza
623 Greenfield Ave
This pizza is the kind of stuff you dream about: a warm, crisp crust, topped with savory garlic sauce, ripe tomatoes, mounds of spinach, and finished off with a dusting of glorious feta cheese. Make sure you invite some friends over so you don’t accidentally finish the whole thing yourself.