These 6 Unique Restaurants In Pittsburgh Will Give You An Unforgettable Dining Experience
Mealtime doesn’t have to be predictable. After all, you live in Pittsburgh, the home of countless unique restaurants that offer plenty of good food and unforgettable ambiance. Next time you’re struggling to answer that age-old question: what’s for dinner, consider trying one of these unique restaurants in Pittsburgh that are also unforgettable:
Unfortunately, several of these restaurants have closed their doors since this article was published. Consider replacing these bucket list stops with a few other unique places to eat in Pittsburgh.
Enjoy food as it was meant to be: Casual, made from scratch, and delicious. The Porch at Schenley in Oakland, which partners with local farms to provide the freshest ingredients, offers a casual yet fun menu, including a kids' menu, of handmade salads (salmon pastrami, for example), pizza, burgers, grilled cheese, and fettuccine primavera.
The Porch at Schenley, 221 Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
Indulge in authentic Greek cuisine at the Casbah, a bright and lively restaurant in Shadyside. Popular with the breakfast, Sunday brunch, and dinner crowd, Casbah offers an eclectic menu with such dishes as short rib ravioli, Scottish salmon, and Casbah double cut pork chops.
Casbah, 229 S Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, USA
Editor's Note: Butcher & The Rye is temporarily closed.
Step back to a simpler time at Butcher & The Rye, an ode to Americana, promising traditional American fare with a modern day twist. Sit at a table lit by an oil lantern, and be surrounded by early 20th century décor, as you dine on such favorites as rustic bread, mac and cheese, roasted chicken, and hanger steak.
Butcher and the Rye, 212 6th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA
Editor's Note: The Twisted Frenchman is permanently closed.
Dine on authentic French cuisine, just as you would in Paris, without ever leaving the city. The Twisted Frenchman on South Highland Avenue features a delightfully delicious menu of popular entrees such as vegetarian cassoulet and tartare. For a truly unique experience, reserve the Chef's Table, where you'll enjoy an exclusive 14 course meal prepared by Chef Andrew Garbarino.
Okay, vegetarians, this one's for you! The Zenith, in the South Side, isn't your average vegetarian restaurant. It's a combo restaurant, antique store, and art gallery that promises vegetarians, and others who just love good food, such dishes as onion soup, the white bean burger, tofu spinach lasagna, and portobello stew.
The Zenith, 86 S 26th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203, USA
Experience the ambiance that emanates from The Church Brew Works in Lawrenceville. Once St. John's Parish, the former church has become a popular eatery while still maintaining much of the church's original style. The Church Brew Works features an extensive menu of starters, entrees, desserts, and beer. If you're looking for unique eats, Pittsburgh certainly has plenty of places that fit the bill.
The Church Brew Works, 3525 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, USA
Editor's Note: Conflict Kitchen is permanently closed.
Discuss the issues of today while dining on the cuisine of a country with which the United States is in conflict at Conflict Kitchen
in Oakland. Countries rotate regularly with Iran's food and culture currently the focus. Patrons will enjoy scheduled performances, discussion, literature, and food, including such popular Iranian dishes as
mast-o-laboo, a salad with roasted beets, mint, and yogurt.
Drink in the spectacular scenery at The Grand Concourse in Station Square, whether you're in a window seat overlooking the river or you're in the heart of this historic landmark. Perhaps just as spectacular as the view is the eclectic menu of seafood, steak, and chicken. The Grand Concourse also hosts a popular brunch every Sunday.
Grand Concourse, 100 W Station Square Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, USA
Editor's Note: Smallman Galley is permanently closed.
Explore new dishes while discovering new culinary talent at Smallman Galley. Seating is communal style or, if you're up for it, you can take your meal to go.
Editor's Note: Kaleidoscope Cafe is permanently closed.
Discover the secret that is the Kaleidoscope Cafe in Lawrenceville. Boasting its own parking lot, a rarity for the Lawrenceville neighborhood, the Kaleidoscope Cafe features a colorful exterior and a lively menu of such American fare as pasta, soups and salads, small plates and entrees, perfect for both carnivores and vegetarians.
These 10 unique places to eat in Pittsburgh that are unforgettable certainly promise a culinary adventure. Are there any unique restaurants in Pittsburgh you wish would have also made the list?
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October 06, 2022
Beth Price-Williams
What are some popular Pittsburgh foods?
Every city has foods for which it is known, and Pittsburgh is no exception. What are your favorite Pittsburgh foods? It’s probably fair to say that most Pittsburghers remember Isaly’s and the deliciousness within – from its chipped chopped ham (which make the BEST sandwiches) to its decadent ice cream. While it may not be uniquely Pittsburgh, we’ve also adopted pierogis as our own. We’ve got some pretty amazing pierogi shops and, for some of the best pierogis in town, we need only go to the many church festivals held during the summer. Primanti Brothers earns props as having one of the most popular AND the most unique sandwiches in Pittsburgh. Each is topped with French fries and coleslaw. Pittsburghers tend to either love or hate the long-time Pittsburgh institution. If you thought fries on sandwiches was different, have you had the Pittsburgh salad? This fresh, tasty dish features – you guessed it – fries on top of a salad.
We’re all about the sweets in Pittsburgh, too. Anytime we need to cure our chocolate craving, we need look only as far as Sarris Candies. While we can find Sarris in a collection of stores throughout the city and suburbs, nothing beats a visit to the popular candy shop in Canonsburg. After stocking up on all of your favorite chocolates, grab a sweet treat at the old-fashioned ice cream parlor.
What non-Pittsburghers might consider strange, we consider, well, perfectly normal. We’ve got some delightful (strange, if you will) food combinations. Sandwiches topped with coleslaw and fries – yummy. Salad with fries – the best! Liver and onions – well, it’s really an acquired taste. How about fries swimming in gravy? Good, but nothing beats fries drenched in cheese from, you guessed it, the Potato Patch at Kennywood.
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