The Cafe Carnegie

4.5

433 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 14, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Charming
Great for brunch
Good for business meals

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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Thu 10:00 am–8:00 pm Bar Mon, Wed, Fri–Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(412) 622-3225
Website
https://thecafecarnegie.com/index.html
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Please contact our Director of Catering, Mark Balach, at 412-353-4798 or mbalach@ciemail.com for Catering and Banquet events.
Private party facilities
Please contact General Manager Bekah Williams at bwilliams@ciemail.com for our Private Dining Menu packages for groups of 15 to 40 guests.

Location
4400 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Neighborhood
Oakland
Cross street
Craig Street
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

Beet Salad$16.00
Grilled Chicory, Arugula, Gorgonzola, Pecan, White Balsamic Vinaigrette
Pulled Chicken Salad$17.00
Romaine, Pulled Chicken, Apple, Cranberry, Walnut, Roasted Shallot Dressing
Grilled Wild Salmon Salad$18.00
Mixed Lettuce, Salmon, Poached Potato, Green Bean, Cherry Tomato, Olive, Bistro Vinaigrette
Butternut Squash Banh Mi$16.00
Lentil Puree, Cilantro-Cabbage Slaw, Jalapeño, Bolillo, French Fries
Classic Club Sandwich$17.00
Roasted Turkey, Lettuce, Tomato, Bacon, Mayonnaise, Pullman Bread, French Fries
Bocadillo$17.00
Spinach and Potato Frittata, Manchego, Olive Tapenade, Calabrian Chili Aioli, Ciabatta, Petite Green Salad
Café Angus Burger$17.00
Angus Beef, Caramelized Onion, American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Brioche Bun, French Fries

Large Plates

Chickpea Cassoulet$18.00
Crispy Mushroom, Carrot, Lentil, Rosemary, Petite Green Salad
Chicken Crepes$19.00
Kale, Caramelized Onion, Mushroom Cream Sauce, Petite Green Salad
Grilled Shrimp$22.00
Saffron Risotto, Roasted Tomato, Fennel, Braised and Fried Leek
Tagliatelle$20.00
Wild Boar Ragú, Pecorino Romano, Herb Breadcrumb

Chef Collaborative Series

Jon Barr is a Pittsburgh chef with over a decade in the industry, currently working as the Executive Sous Chef for catering at DiAnoia's Italian Eatery. Shortly after the start of the pandemic, he opened Haskel's Delicatessen—a Jewish food truck where pastrami and crispy latkes were served alongside delicious pickles. When he's not eating, cooking, or planning what to eat next, you can find him and his wife Jaime chasing their daughter Eleanor around a park or museum, inevitably headed toward ice cream

Potato & Celeriac Gnocchi$19.00
Brown Butter, Miso Beurre Blanc, Pomegranate Chili Crisp

Desserts

Almond Torte$9.00
Almond Cake, Buttercream Icing, Toasted Almond
Chocolate Mousse$9.00
Fresh Whipped Cream, Berry Compote
Affogato$9.00
Housemade Gelato$7.00
Choice of Vanilla Bean or Seasonal Flavor

For the Kids

Cheeseburger$12.00
All-Beef Burger, American Cheese, Brioche Bun, French Fries
Hot Dog$8.00
All-Beef Hot Dog, Split-Top Bun, French Fries
Grilled Cheese$8.00
American Cheese, Pullman Bread, French Fries

What 433 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Pittsburgh / Western PA
Great for brunch
Pittsburgh / Western PA
Healthy
Pittsburgh
Great for brunch
Pittsburgh
Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Cafe Carnegie offers a delightful dining experience with "creative but accessible menus," "perfectly prepared food," and "reliably great" service. A "beautiful setting" complements the "attentive service" for a "great experience." Guests rave about the "relaxing atmosphere" and recommend the "best brunch in Pittsburgh," highlighting diverse menu options and excellent value.

433 Reviews

K
Kymberli VIP
Pittsburgh40 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Attentive server, gd food, nice atmosphere. Nice lunch location.
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Richard
Pittsburgh25 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is creative and delicious - atmosphere is sunny and bright, but quiet enough to converse. Excellent value.
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Lourdes VIP
Pittsburgh66 reviews
3.0
Dined on January 24, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We had lunch. I ordered the Beet and chicory salad with gorgonzola. I inquired about chicory; was fine with it. But I mostly got arugula and very little gorgonzola. Maybe 5 small slices or leaves of chicory. The beets were good but only a few very thin slices. It was not what I was expecting, nor I believe what was promised. If I had known, it was mostly arugula I would have ordered something else. It was very edible. I will choose something else next time. My companion had the salmon salad. She said it was fine. We chose to sit nearer the window. It was cold there on a cold day. Our fault. We were offered a table closer to the center of the room.
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Jill
Cleveland2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our waitress, Lily, was excellent. Overall - an extremely pleasant dining experience. The menu is not huge, but is exceptionally diverse. Such creative options. We really had a lovely time and will definitely go again.
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John VIP
New York City11 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent and interesting flavors in both food and cocktails. Service was personable and excellent.
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Ellen
Pittsburgh2 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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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Lynn VIP
Pittsburgh90 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Busy day to be dining at the museum but Lily handled the crush well. Good service and cheeseburger and fries was just what we needed.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Reasonable prices. Great fries. Good range of menu options.
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Nolan VIP
Pittsburgh18 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thomas delivered incredible service and I was happy he suggested we get our Apple Peanut Brittle Pancakes as an appetizer.
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Deb VIP
Pittsburgh9 reviews
2.0
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Very slow getting the food out. Some of the food was not warm. The beans and greens had no flavor. The bocadillo was not good..
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FAQs

The Cafe Carnegie offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (412) 622-3225.

The Cafe Carnegie is rated 4.5 stars by 433 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 14, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

4400 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Additional information

Cross street
Craig Street
Neighborhood
Oakland
Hours of operation
Thu 10:00 am–8:00 pm Bar Mon, Wed, Fri–Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://thecafecarnegie.com/index.html
Phone number
(412) 622-3225
Catering
Please contact our Director of Catering, Mark Balach, at 412-353-4798 or mbalach@ciemail.com for Catering and Banquet events.
Private party facilities
Please contact General Manager Bekah Williams at bwilliams@ciemail.com for our Private Dining Menu packages for groups of 15 to 40 guests.

The Cafe Carnegie

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Private Dining Room

Semi-Private Dining Room

Custom inquiry

Small Plates and Shareables

Deviled Eggs$7.00

White Bean and Kale Soup$9.00

Cheese Plate$14.00

Salads and Sandwiches

Beet Salad$16.00

Pulled Chicken Salad$17.00

Grilled Wild Salmon Salad$18.00

Butternut Squash Banh Mi$16.00

Classic Club Sandwich$17.00

Bocadillo$17.00

Café Angus Burger$17.00

Large Plates

Chickpea Cassoulet$18.00

Chicken Crepes$19.00

Grilled Shrimp$22.00

Tagliatelle$20.00

Chef Collaborative Series

Potato & Celeriac Gnocchi$19.00

Desserts

Almond Torte$9.00

Chocolate Mousse$9.00

Affogato$9.00

Housemade Gelato$7.00

For the Kids

Cheeseburger$12.00

Hot Dog$8.00

Grilled Cheese$8.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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