Restaurant Suggestions
$- Under $10-15, $$- $15-20 , $$$ - Over $20
OD- Outdoor Dining, CC – All major credit cards accepted
* Not within walking distance of University of Pittsburgh campus
Ali Baba (Middle Eastern)
404 S. Craig St. 412-682-2829. http://www.alibabapittsburgh.com
Voted best Middle-Eastern restaurant in Pittsburgh. $ CC
Fuel and Fuddle (American)
214 Oakland Ave. 412-682-3473. http://www.fuelandfuddle.com/
Bar & grill w/ wood-fired oven. $ CC
Joe Mama’s Italian Deluxe (Italian)
3716 Forbes Ave. 412-621-7282. www.joemamas.com
Large portions, relaxed atmosphere. $ CC
Legume (Local and Seasonal Foods)
214 N Craig St. 412-621-2700. www.legumebistro.com
Family-owned, seasonal menu. $$$ CC
Lucca (Italian)
317 S. Craig St. 412-682-3310. www.luccaristorante.com
Contemporary Northern Italian cuisine. $$$ CC.
Mad Mex (Mexican)
370 Atwood St. 412-681-5656. http://www.madmex.com
Fun environment, good margaritas. $ CC
Primanti Brothers (American)
3803 Forbes Ave. 412-621-4444. http://www.pirmantibrothers.com/
Famous Pittsburgh sandwich shop. $ CC
Red Oak Café (American)
3610 Forbes Ave. 412-621-2221.
Organic food with many vegetarian options. $ CC OD
Spice Island (Pan-Asian)
253 Atwood St. 412-687-8821. www.spiceislandteahouse.com
Extensive menu with large selection of teas. $ CC
Tamarind (Indian)
257 N Craig St. 412-605-0500. www.tamarindpa.com
Variety of entrees, nice atmosphere. $$ CC
The Porch at Schenley (American, eclectic)
221 Schenley Drive. 412-687-6724. www.theporchatschenley.com
Entire menu made in-house using local ingredients. $$ CC OD
Union Grill (American)
413 S. Craig Street. 412-681-8620.
Large servings, great burgers. $$ CC OD
*Avenue B (American)
5501 Centre Ave. 412-683-3663. www.avenueb-pgh.com
Adventurous menu, intimate atmosphere. $$$ CC
*Bangkok Balcony (THAI)
5846 Forbes Ave. 412-521-0728 http://bangkokbalconypgh.com
Traditional Thai cuisine. $$ CC
*Kaleidoscope Café (American/Eclectic)
108 43rd Street 412-683-4004 http://kaleidoscopepgh.com
Out-of-ordinary BYOB dining experience. $$ CC
*Toast! Kitchen and Wine Bar (American)
5102 Baum Blvd. 412-224-2579. www.toastpittsburgh.com
Located in the Shadyside neighborhood. $$$ CC