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1. The Cafe Carnegie
4.6
Exceptional(429)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Oakland
Booked 5 times today
The Café Carnegie brings approachable cooking using responsibly-sourced ingredients to Pittsburgh’s favorite museums. The bright space features a comfortable full-service dining area with seasonal outside seating, and a walk-up espresso bar for a relaxing break on a museum visit.
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2. Spirits & Tales
4.7
Exceptional(639)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary French / American • Oakland
Booked 5 times today
A bold new brasserie sits atop The Oaklander Hotel and overlooks one of Pittsburgh’s most iconic neighborhoods, Spirits & Tales is designed for those with the desire gather around the table. Rooted in the spirit of the original brasserie, it reimagines classic French all-day plates and beloved dishes with inspired veg, locally sourced meats, and expertly prepared seafood. Classic and contemporary converge on the plate and in S&T’s unique interior design. Sweeping panoramic views and modern design are made complete by local details made of hand forged metal. Cocktailers will find a perfect martini service or unique perspectives and preparationsofa vast array of spirits in addition to regularly updated and menu-driven wine and craft beer offerings.
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3. Ritual House
4.7
Exceptional(1445)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 74 times today
Spirited food and drink in an atmosphere designed for the senses. Ritual House was inspired by the world travels of friends who also have a passion for Pittsburgh. Inspired art, devilish details, and comfortable, luxurious surroundings, are just the start of the experience. Located in the iconic Union Trust Building in Downtown Pittsburgh, Ritual House features innovative modern American food with global flavors and artfully crafted cocktails imagined by Lisa & Herky Pollock. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Saturday and Sunday brunch.
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4. Lucca Ristorante
4.1
Excellent(1661)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Oakland
Booked 9 times today
Pittsburgh's best kept secret, nestled on South Craig Street in Oakland. Explore Italy in a cozy casual setting. Lucca offers all pasta made in house fresh daily. All dishes are skillfully created with fresh ingredients. Weekly Lunch and Dinner features, created with seasonal ingredients. Enjoy your experience on our outside terrace, where Apertivo specials are offered daily. Our wine menu offers Italian wines from all over the region, along with some of your favorite domestic wineries. We specialize in large or small private gatherings. We truly believe you will enter as friends, and leave as family. Saluti!
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5. Butterjoint
4.7
Exceptional(2923)
Price: Moderate
• French American • Oakland
Booked 17 times today
Butterjoint is a comfy bar and restaurant located in North Oakland. Our welcoming and eclectic atmosphere is appropriate for almost any occasion - whether it be meeting a friend for a drink, celebrating an important event, or relaxing after work. Our menu is a mixture of familiar Pittsburgh foods (think pierogies, hamburgers, French fries) and French bistro classics (beef tartare, raclette, mussels), and seasonal classics that come and go throughout the year. We put care into our vegetarian dishes too, including making our own tempeh, falafel, and veggie patties from scratch. Menu items change frequently--usually every day--and reflect many long-standing relationships we have with farms and breweries in our region. In addition to reservations, we also have a thirty seat bar that is first come, first serve. We don’t know exactly how old the bar is, but it’s at least seventy years old (probably older) and very cozy. Our friendly bartenders are here to make something you like.
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6. The Terrace Room
3.8
Excellent(935)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown
Booked 13 times today
The Terrace Room offers an incomparable ambiance and memorable menu. From the moment you arrive, you will be captivated by the beauty of original molded plaster ceiling, sweeping mahogany arches and the striking back wall mural titled “The Taking of Fort Pitt.” The restaurant opened on March 9, 1916, as “The Italian Terrace.” Photographs adorn the walls allowing you to revisit the rich history of this bespoke room. A Pittsburgh legend, the Terrace Room offers breakfast, lunch, high tea, dinner and Sunday brunch. Come discover a dining experience that matters and a focus on fresh, local favorites.
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7. Alta Via - Market Square
4.5
Awesome(520)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 13 times today
Located in Pittsburgh's Downtown Market Square, wood hearth cooking and fresh handmade pastas are the heart of Alta Via. Seasonal modern Italian cooking with passionately sourced ingredients celebrates the way we like to live and like to eat; fresh, clean, active.Reservations are available up to 30 days in advance; we look forward to serving you!
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8. Grand Concourse
4.4
Awesome(8456)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Downtown
Booked 114 times today
Housed in the beautifully preserved Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad Station, the Grand Concourse restaurant at Station Square is a true testament of grandeur and elegant dining. With a cathedral stained-glass vaulted ceiling, marble columns, and a dramatic staircase, guests are quickly transported to the glamorous side of the Progressive Era with the luxury of a modern day menu. Our award-winning seafood restaurant boasts a fine selection of our signature seafood dinner specials, tender steaks, poultry, and on Sundays, the best brunch in Pittsburgh. Nestled comfortably on the riverfront and overlooking the downtown skyline, Grand Concourse at Station Square will outshine any restaurant near you—and any seafood restaurant Pittsburgh has to offer. Come join us for the most memorable dining experience around.
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9. Casbah
4.8
Exceptional(5353)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Shadyside
Booked 35 times today
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.Reservations are available up to 30 days in advance; we look forward to serving you!
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10. The Commoner
4.6
Exceptional(2404)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown
Booked 37 times today
The Commoner in Downtown Pittsburgh is open for business!At our gastropub, we don’t distinguish between commoners and kings; we just want to feed the good people of Pittsburgh. In the restaurant, seasonal menus add a modern flair to classic comforts, complemented by a robust selection of local beers and craft spirits. It’s all served in an industrial-inspired setting in downtown Pittsburgh. Come and join us for an uncommonly good time.

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  • Josh
    Columbus •1 review
    4.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Overall good experience. A little pricey for the serving sizes.
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    Spirits & TalesPrice: Expensive• Contemporary French / American• Oakland
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    4.7
  • Kristin
    Pittsburgh / Western PA •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We were in the new room upstairs and all the way in the back. It was a little noisy because of party near us and the acoustics of the room. Felt a little out of the vibe of the restaurant which was why we were there for my daughter’s birthday- her pick. We had burrata and bread board which was yummy. I had the short ribs which were amazing. My husband had the beef special and my daughter had pasta with grilled chicken. They weren’t thrilled with their picks - I think because mine was so good. Our dessert was amazing and so good. It was a chocolate bomb of goodness. Our waiter was a bald friendly guy who was wonderful and is a really great asset and cheerleader for your restaurant. Sorry I’m horrible with names but he deserves a raise. I would definitely recommend and can’t wait to see what amazing things this group has for 2025!
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    Ritual HousePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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    4.7
  • Lisa
    Pittsburgh / Western PA •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    I met a friend for dinner on a Thursday night and we had a great time catching up. The food is delicious, the service prompt, warm, and friendly, and the atmosphere cozy. Parking can be somewhat of a bear, but Lucca's is worth that relatively small inconvenience.
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    Lucca RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• Oakland
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    4.1
  • Thomas
    Pittsburgh / Western PA •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Pleasant and helpful staff -extremely efficient and hurried our orders so we could make a play. Food was varied and delicious- just as the server described. Most enjoyable evening.
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    ButterjointPrice: Moderate• French American• Oakland
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    4.7
  • Ellen
    Pittsburgh / Western PA •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Everything about our meal was perfect. The Cafe Carnegie is one of my favorite places to dine in Pittsburgh, whether I am visiting the musuem or not!
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    The Cafe CarnegiePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Oakland
    •
    4.6

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