Amber's Guide to Pittsburgh
Food Scene
Regent Square's hidden gem! Incredible homemade baked goods, delicious coffee, and amazing sandwiches. Come early in the day before they sell out!
18 locals recommend
Madeleine Bakery and Bistro
609 S Trenton AveRegent Square's hidden gem! Incredible homemade baked goods, delicious coffee, and amazing sandwiches. Come early in the day before they sell out!
Delicious, authentic tacos with a wide variety of meats and toppings to choose from for only $2.50 a taco. Located in Oakland and popular with the local Pitt students
14 locals recommend
Las Palmas Pittsburgh #2
326 Atwood StDelicious, authentic tacos with a wide variety of meats and toppings to choose from for only $2.50 a taco. Located in Oakland and popular with the local Pitt students
Great Korean barbecue and cocktails. Private karaoke rooms are also available for a fun night out in Bloomfield
COBRA
4305 Main StreetGreat Korean barbecue and cocktails. Private karaoke rooms are also available for a fun night out in Bloomfield
theEspressoBar Point Breeze
Great cafe in Point Breeze with delicious coffee and pastries.
Great Japanese teppanyaki experience with small dishes so you can try a little bit of everything. Extensive sake menu. Located in Highland Park
17 locals recommend
Teppanyaki Kyoto Restaurant
5808 Bryant StGreat Japanese teppanyaki experience with small dishes so you can try a little bit of everything. Extensive sake menu. Located in Highland Park
Delicious arepas and tons of gluten-free options in Southside with a new location in Oakland
6 locals recommend
The Colombian Spot
2019 East Carson StreetDelicious arepas and tons of gluten-free options in Southside with a new location in Oakland
Excellent upscale Spanish food in Lawrenceville. Perfect for a special occasion.
36 locals recommend
Morcilla
3519 Butler StExcellent upscale Spanish food in Lawrenceville. Perfect for a special occasion.
Fig & Ash
Great food for a special occasion on the North Shore.
Delicious all vegan metal themed restaurant. Closed for dine-in, but they offer take home meals on Sundays and have occasional pop up events.
19 locals recommend
Onion Maiden
639 E Warrington AveDelicious all vegan metal themed restaurant. Closed for dine-in, but they offer take home meals on Sundays and have occasional pop up events.
Delicious Southeast Asian food in the heart of Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood. Unfortunately closed, but they host occasional pop-ups.
12 locals recommend
Spice Island Tea House
253 Atwood StDelicious Southeast Asian food in the heart of Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood. Unfortunately closed, but they host occasional pop-ups.
Bosphorus Mediterranean Cuisine
7600 Forbes AveGreat Mediterranean food in Regent Square
Senyai Thai Kitchen
5865 Ellsworth AveGreat Thai food with vegetarian friendly options in Shadyside
Amazing cocktails, food, and live jazz. They have locations on Ellsworth in Shadyside and in Downtown
10 locals recommend
Con Alma
613 Ellsworth AveAmazing cocktails, food, and live jazz. They have locations on Ellsworth in Shadyside and in Downtown
Fresh and authentic sushi with a wide variety of drinks to choose from. Right on Penn Ave in East Liberty
8 locals recommend
Mola
6018 Penn AveFresh and authentic sushi with a wide variety of drinks to choose from. Right on Penn Ave in East Liberty
Kavsar Halal Restaurant
16 Southern AveTry some Uzbek food at the top of Mt Washington!
Really cool dining experience where you get to choose from multiple different temporary restaurants. Great cocktails too. Located in the North Shore
47 locals recommend
Federal Galley
200 Children's WayReally cool dining experience where you get to choose from multiple different temporary restaurants. Great cocktails too. Located in the North Shore
The Inn on Negley
703 S Negley AveGreat afternoon tea! in Shadyside
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
Conveyor belt sushi in Southside
High end Spanish food in Lawrenceville. Perfect for special occasions, especially if you love tapas.
36 locals recommend
Morcilla
3519 Butler StHigh end Spanish food in Lawrenceville. Perfect for special occasions, especially if you love tapas.
Great tea drinking experience with an extensive selection, as well as some tasty snacks. Tea is served in traditional teaware and location is right near the shopping district of Squirrel Hill
19 locals recommend
Dobra Tea Pittsburgh
1937 Murray AveGreat tea drinking experience with an extensive selection, as well as some tasty snacks. Tea is served in traditional teaware and location is right near the shopping district of Squirrel Hill
Fujiya Ramen
815 S Aiken AveGreat authentic Japanese food in Shadyside
Bombay To Burgh
Great Indian food in Swissvale, especially their weekend brunch buffet
Famous restaurant with delicious Argentine food in Downtown
74 locals recommend
Gaucho Parrilla Argentina
146 6th StreetFamous restaurant with delicious Argentine food in Downtown
Pho Van Pittsburgh
My favorite pho spot. In the Strip District.
Home of Pittsburgh's famous and delicious burnt almond torte. In the shopping district of Walnut St in Shadyside
18 locals recommend
Prantl's Bakery
5525 Walnut StHome of Pittsburgh's famous and delicious burnt almond torte. In the shopping district of Walnut St in Shadyside
Umami
202 38th StUpscale Japanese fusion food and bar right in the heart of Lawrenceville
Super crispy Korean fried chicken and chewy tteokbokki right near Pitt campus in Oakland
Chick'n Bubbly
117 Oakland AvenueSuper crispy Korean fried chicken and chewy tteokbokki right near Pitt campus in Oakland
Oishii Bento
119 Oakland AvenueAffordable Korean food and bento boxes near Pitt in Oakland
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
525 Smithfield StAll you can eat brazilian barbecue. Perfect for meat lovers
Choolaah Indian BBQ
6114 Centre AveEveryday Noodles
5875 Forbes AveGreat place to buy local produce. The vegetarian hot bar brunch on the weekends is definitely worth it
37 locals recommend
East End Food Co-op
7516 Meade StGreat place to buy local produce. The vegetarian hot bar brunch on the weekends is definitely worth it
Spork
5430 Penn AveElevated dining in Garfield
Upscale seafood restaurant in Station Square with beautiful historical architecture. Perfect for a special occasion
31 locals recommend
Grand Concourse
100 W Station Square DrUpscale seafood restaurant in Station Square with beautiful historical architecture. Perfect for a special occasion
Cafe in Regent Square with a great outdoor area for working or getting together with friends
32 locals recommend
Biddle's Escape
401 Biddle AveCafe in Regent Square with a great outdoor area for working or getting together with friends
Nak Won Garden
5504 Centre AvenueDelicious Korean barbecue
Huszar
627 E North AveTraditional Hungarian food in North Side
Chinese dim sum and great cocktails on the fancier side in Lawrenceville.
11 locals recommend
Ki Ramen
4401 Butler StChinese dim sum and great cocktails on the fancier side in Lawrenceville.
The Urban Tap
216 S Highland AveBig Jim's
201 Saline StAuthentic Pittsburgh dining experience
The Butterwood Bake Consortium
5222 Butler StClassic French bakery with all sorts of macarons and pastries. Located in Squirrel Hill with an additional location in East Liberty.
11 locals recommend
Gaby et Jules
5837 Forbes AveClassic French bakery with all sorts of macarons and pastries. Located in Squirrel Hill with an additional location in East Liberty.
The Porch at Schenley
221 Schenley DriveShouf's Cafe
200 Washington AveGreat Mediterranean food out in Bridgeville
The Dream BBQ
7600 N Braddock AveGreat barbecue for pork lovers
Istanbul Grille
1103 South Braddock Avenuepermanently closed
Sightseeing
Beautiful seasonal display of different plants
202 locals recommend
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
1 Schenley DriveBeautiful seasonal display of different plants
Come check out the gothic architecture in the center of Pitt's campus, along with the famous nationality rooms
113 locals recommend
Cathedral of Learning
4200 Fifth AveCome check out the gothic architecture in the center of Pitt's campus, along with the famous nationality rooms
National Aviary
700 Arch StMust see for bird lovers!
Duquesne Incline station
1197 W Carson StPolymath Park- Frank Lloyd Wright Overnight
187 Evergreen LnFallingwater
1491 Mill Run RdPittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
7370 Baker StKennywood
4800 Kennywood BoulevardNeighborhoods
South Side
Lots of restaurants, bars, and thrift stores
Lawrenceville
lots of shops, restaurants, and bars
Strip District
Bustling shopping district
Mount Washington
Beautiful view of Downtown with some nice shops and restaurants
Oakland
Where University of Pittsburgh is located and lots of restaurants
Squirrel Hill
Shopping district popular with local college students
East Liberty
Trendy business district
Lots of college students live in this neighborhood. Great restaurants and bars.
59 locals recommend
Shadyside
Lots of college students live in this neighborhood. Great restaurants and bars.
Quaint little neighborhood with good restaurants, bars, and coffee shops
12 locals recommend
Regent Square
Quaint little neighborhood with good restaurants, bars, and coffee shops
North Shore
Museums
Contemporary art museum in North Side frequently changing up their displays
213 locals recommend
Mattress Factory Museum
509 Sampsonia WayContemporary art museum in North Side frequently changing up their displays
Hidden gem in Swissvale full of an eclectic collection of taxidermy and various other interesting things
Trundle Manor
7724 Juniata StHidden gem in Swissvale full of an eclectic collection of taxidermy and various other interesting things
Bayernhof Museum
225 St Charles PlThe Andy Warhol Museum
117 Sandusky StCarnegie Museum of Natural History
4400 Forbes AveCarnegie Museum of Art
4400 Forbes AveSenator John Heinz History Center
1212 Smallman StBicycle Heaven
1800 Preble AveCarnegie Science Center
1 Allegheny AveRandyland
1501 Arch StChildren's Museum of Pittsburgh
10 Children's WayThe Frick Pittsburgh
7227 Reynolds StParks
Point State Park
601 Commonwealth PlSchenley Park
Frick Park
Grandview Park