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Casbah, Pittsburgh, PA

Casbah

4.8
4.8
5330 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 48 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Casbah is a neighborhood restaurant and wine bar located in Pittsburgh’s East End. From the
year-round garden patio to the dining room, from the cozy bar to the wine cellar, each visit can
feel like a new and special experience.

Casbah offers a broad menu focused on northern Mediterranean-inspired cuisine from Italy,
Spain, France and Greece that emphasizes local ingredients. All meals start with warm, house
made bread from Eleven’s kitchen. A cheese plate followed by appetizers, a bowl of fresh pasta,
or a four-course meal are all possibilities for an evening at Casbah.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (412) 661-5656
  • Website
    https://casbah.kitchen/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Tim Kearns
  • Catering
    Off-site catering is available through "big Catering", a division of the big Burrito Restaurant Group. For information please call (412) 361-3272 ex 210.
  • Private party facilities
    Casbah offers a newly renovated private dining room in the Wine Cellar for up to 30 guests.
  • Location
    229 South Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
  • Neighborhood
    Shadyside
  • Cross street
    Alder Street
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet service in the Casbah parking lot, as well as street parking.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Served daily

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  • Mediterranean Spreads

    Served with grilled chickpea flatbread. Choose from: Chickpea Hummus, Baba Ghanoush or Red Pepper Muhummara

    • ea$7.00

  • Mixed Italian Olives$7.00

    orange, thyme, rosemary

    • Burrata$18.00

      Burrata, heirloom tomato relish, summer greens, prosciutto, aged balsamic vinegar, grilled sourdough

      • Cheese Tasting$21.00

        Served with Baguette, quince, mostardo. Goat Rodeo Wild Rosemary, pasteurized goat & cow's milk, semi-soft, PA; Haven Farmstead Brie, pasteurized cow's milk, soft, PA; Pleasant Ridge, raw cow's milk, semi-hard, WI; Mimolette, pasteurized cow's firm, FR; Sweet Grass Asher Blue, raw cow's milk, semi-firm, GA

        Appetizers

        • Tuna Tartare$16.00

          shallots, celery leaves, Meyer lemon emulsion, caviar, crème fraiche, grilled focaccia

          • Seared Sea Scallops$24.00

            corn puree, avocado, watermelon radish, summer greens, L8 Harvest vinegar

            • Crispy Calamari & Rock Shrimp$16.00

              lemon aioli, crispy parsley, Fresno chilies, agrodolce

              • English Pea & Fava Bean Ravioli$14.00

                preserved lemon butter, micro greens, sumac

                • Charred Rock Octopus$19.00

                  truffle polenta cake, scallions, guanciale, sherry gastrique

                  • Veal & Pork Meatballs$15.00

                    polenta, roasted tomato, garlic, crispy leeks, Grana Padano

                    Soup & Salads

                    Create an Entrée - $10+. Add a protein to any salad - Grilled Chicken $10, Salmon $18

                    • Tomato & Cucumber Gazpacho$12.00

                      basil oil, micro greens

                      • Summer Salad$14.00

                        field greens, peaches, crème fraiche, pink peppercorn, L8 Harvest vinaigrette

                        • Heirloom Tomato Salad$14.00

                          mache, cucumber, watermelon, basil, feta white balsamic vinaigrette

                          • Roasted Beet Salad$14.00

                            whipped ricotta, spicy salad greens, French green lentil vinaigrette, Marcona almonds, fines herbes

                            • Arugula Salad$15.00

                              house-made pancetta, crimini mushrooms, potatoes, Riverview Farms goat cheese, pancetta vinaigrette

                              Pasta

                              • Red Pepper Casareccia$24.00

                                scallops, roasted garlic, parsley butter

                                • Saffron Pappardelle$20.00

                                  lobster, sun-dried tomato, Peccorino-Ramano, basil

                                  • Campanelle$14.00

                                    heirloom tomato, corn, chanterelle mushrooms, herb gremolata

                                    • Orecchiette$15.00

                                      grilled chicken, dried cranberries, Riverview Farms goat cheese, sage cream

                                      • Ricotta Cavatelli$16.00

                                        house-made fennel sausage, spinach, crushed tomatoes, ricotta

                                        • Short Rib Ravioli$19.00

                                          Swiss chard, oyster mushrooms, roasted shallots, gremolata

                                          Entrées

                                          • Wild Alaskan Halibut$45.00

                                            Carolina Gold rice, heirloom tomatoes, fish fumet, fines herbes

                                            • Grilled Swordfish$33.00

                                              rapini, oven roasted tomatoes, roasted mushrooms, confit garlic, basil, grapefruit vinaigrette

                                              • Scottish Salmon$33.00

                                                summer succotash, mache, green goddess dressing, tarragon, white balsamic vinegar

                                                • Roasted Half Chicken$29.00

                                                  crispy fingerling potatoes, carrots, squash, forest mushrooms, pistachio duqqa, thyme jus

                                                  • Long Island Duck$39.00

                                                    roasted breast, braised leg, potato gnocchi, rapini, peaches, thyme, fig jus

                                                    • Casbah Double-Cut Pork Chop$35.00

                                                      braised kale, prosciutto risotto, garlic cream, sage jus

                                                      • Elysian Field Farm Lamb Shank$48.00

                                                        farro, cherry tomatoes, sugar snap peas, chimichurri, lamb jus

                                                        • Filet Mignon$53.00

                                                          Yukon Gold potatoes, runner beans, grilled corn, blue cheese, jus

                                                          Last updated: July 14, 2022

                                                          What 5,330 people are saying

                                                          Overall ratings and reviews

                                                          Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                          4.8
                                                          4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                          • 4.7Food
                                                          • 4.9Service
                                                          • 4.7Ambience
                                                          • 4.5Value

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                                                          Review summary

                                                          AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                          Casbah offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the saffron lobster pasta, lamb shank, and duck. The ambiance is charming, making it ideal for special occasions. Consistently praised for "excellent service," it's a Pittsburgh favorite for a delightful meal.

                                                          5,330 Reviews

                                                          1. Patty

                                                            Pittsburgh

                                                            1 review

                                                            5.0

                                                            1 review

                                                            Dined today

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            A little too noisy to talk at a round table for 6 but everything else was wonderful. Our waiter was great.

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                                                          2. carmella

                                                            Pittsburgh

                                                            47 reviews

                                                            vip
                                                            4.0

                                                            47 reviews

                                                            Dined 1 day ago

                                                            1. Overall 4
                                                            2. Food 4
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            The Muhamarra was amazing, our waitress very attentive and good. I’ve had the orchiette with grilled chicken before but tonight it was extremely salty. Not to the point of being inedible, but definitely noticeable and took away from the usual wonderful flavor.

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                                                          3. Jim

                                                            Pittsburgh

                                                            3 reviews

                                                            vip
                                                            5.0

                                                            3 reviews

                                                            Dined 2 days ago

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            Excellent. So grateful they’re open on Monday evenings!!!

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                                                          4. Kevin

                                                            Pittsburgh

                                                            3 reviews

                                                            5.0

                                                            3 reviews

                                                            Dined 4 days ago

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            Started at the bar, great service and attention by Scott the bartender. After being seated our server Jacky was spectacular. Never rushed us but always there when we needed something. And the food...Top Notch. 4 of us all had a different meal and all was clean your plate delicious.

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                                                          5. Jessica

                                                            Pittsburgh

                                                            1 review

                                                            5.0

                                                            1 review

                                                            Dined 5 days ago

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            This is our absolute favorite restaurant in Pittsburgh

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                                                          6. Amy

                                                            Pittsburgh

                                                            3 reviews

                                                            5.0

                                                            3 reviews

                                                            Dined 7 days ago

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            Absolutely the best meal eaten out in a long time. Our party had the scallop appetizer followed by entrees of swordfish and Scottish salmon. Everything was cooked to perfection with wonderful flavors without anything feeling overwhelmingly rich or heavy. Heather was our server and she was attentive but not at all obtrusive. It was a very cold night but the tent area was nicely heated and we were comfortable even seated near the entry door. Overall it was a lovely dining experience.

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                                                          7. Lee

                                                            Pittsburgh

                                                            40 reviews

                                                            vip
                                                            5.0

                                                            40 reviews

                                                            Dined on December 1, 2024

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            Wonderful food! Highly recommend the pork chop, filet mignon and swordfish. Octopus starter was excellent too. Our waiter, Michael, was excellent.

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                                                          8. Lourdes

                                                            Pittsburgh

                                                            64 reviews

                                                            2.0

                                                            64 reviews

                                                            Dined on December 1, 2024

                                                            1. Overall 2
                                                            2. Food 2
                                                            3. Service 2
                                                            4. Ambience 3
                                                            We have eaten at Casbah for many years. Our experience this time was mixed. The fall salad, calamari and shrimp, muscles, and mushroom soup, all good. My family of 3 liked their entree choices; all with meat-duck or lamb for entrees. But I did not like my pasta dish. The quality of the gluten free pasta was good but the dish arrived partially cold and partially tepid. I like warm food. The waiter came by and asked how everything was. I sent the dish back to get warmer. It was returned in the same condition. The waiter did not check again. I ate it but was unhappy. A $400 dinner for 4 plus a bottle of Cava at the bar before dinner, deserves to be excellent. It was not for me. My pasta serving was small (my husband has received larger portions in the past) and had little sausage. The ricotta cheese was very cold. I will not order pasta again at Casbah. However, I have had very good experience with gluten free pasta at Alta Via (also a Big restaurant) in downtown Pittsburgh. There you can get a full portion or a half portion, your choice, and all are excellent.

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                                                          9. Raj

                                                            Pittsburgh

                                                            7 reviews

                                                            4.0

                                                            7 reviews

                                                            Dined on November 30, 2024

                                                            1. Overall 4
                                                            2. Food 3
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            The orecchiette pasta, though very good at other times, was insipid and flavorless.

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                                                          10. John

                                                            Pittsburgh

                                                            5 reviews

                                                            4.0

                                                            5 reviews

                                                            Dined on November 26, 2024

                                                            1. Overall 4
                                                            2. Food 4
                                                            3. Service 4
                                                            4. Ambience 3
                                                            Food was good, service was good and friendly. A little disappointed by our seat option; the restaurant was aware that we were there for a special occasion and we were still seated on the “patio” right next to the door. Overall, I can’t make any real complaints. At the same time, I wasn’t exceedingly impressed so it wouldn’t be my first choice for our next special occasion meal

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                                                          FAQs

                                                          Casbah offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (412) 661-5656.

                                                          Casbah is rated 4.8 stars by 5330 OpenTable diners.

                                                          Casbah does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

                                                          Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                          Make a reservation

                                                          2 people
                                                          7:00 PM
                                                          Booked 48 times today

                                                          Order delivery or takeout

                                                          Google Map for Casbah

                                                          229 South Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

                                                          Dining areas

                                                          Additional information

                                                          • Cross street
                                                            Alder Street
                                                          • Neighborhood
                                                            Shadyside
                                                          • Hours of operation
                                                            Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
                                                          • Price
                                                            $31 to $50
                                                          • Cuisines
                                                            Mediterranean
                                                          • Dining style
                                                            Casual Elegant
                                                          • Dress code
                                                            Business Casual
                                                          • Parking details
                                                            Complimentary valet service in the Casbah parking lot, as well as street parking.
                                                          • Payment options
                                                            AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                          • Executive chef
                                                            Tim Kearns
                                                          • Additional
                                                            Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                          • Website
                                                            https://casbah.kitchen/
                                                          • Phone number
                                                            (412) 661-5656
                                                          • Catering
                                                            Off-site catering is available through "big Catering", a division of the big Burrito Restaurant Group. For information please call (412) 361-3272 ex 210.
                                                          • Private party facilities
                                                            Casbah offers a newly renovated private dining room in the Wine Cellar for up to 30 guests.

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