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Restaurant Suggestions


$- Under $10-15,  $$- $15-20 ,  $$$ -  Over $20
OD- Outdoor Dining,  CC – All major credit cards accepted
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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

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