This Is Your Guide to Our Resident's Favorite Places in the 'Burgh! a Quick Lesson on Common Pittsburghese: Words & Phra
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This is your guide to our resident’s favorite places in the ‘Burgh! A quick lesson on common Pittsburghese: words & phrases Yinz- You All Gumband – Rubber band Pop – Soda Red Up – Clean Up Sweeper – Vacuum Dahntahn – Downtown Buggy – Shopping Cart Jeet jet? – Did you eat yet? Stillers- Steelers Chapter One FOOD! Pittsburgh is a foodie city! Growing from a rich and diverse food the city’s restaurant industry has kicked into a new level over the past few years bringing in more tastes and dining experiences! The following lists is only a small sample of what the city offers, I highly recommend you take a look at the places listed and also wander around the neighborhoods yourself and find a new place to add to this list! Pizza! Whether you are looking for that greasy, delicious pizza or one that has more flavor and less regret we have you covered! o Caliente Pizza & Draft House- 4624 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15224 – 412-682-1414 Home to the 2016, 2017, and 2018 World Pizza Champions! Caliente’s has four locations in the Pittsburgh area. They have a variety of pizza and over 20 craft beers on tap. They have extra seating downstairs with another full bar. Seating can be limited on game days and weekend evenings, but you can also order take-out or delivery! They also have every day food and beverage specials along with special beer release events! o Pizza Taglio- 126 South Highland Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15206 – 412-404-7410 Pizza Taglio is a Roman-style pizzeria with the option of red and white pizza! The crust is thin and crunchy, but light and delicious! The restaurant is small and seating is limited, so be prepared to wait if going on a weekend evening. There are plenty of bars near the restaurant so I recommend putting your name on the wait and grabbing a cocktail nearby. Be aware, it is BYOB but luckily just across the street is a Wine’s and Spirits so you can grab a bottle of wine to pair with the pizza! o Mercurio’s- 5523 Walnut St, Pittsburgh PA 15232 – 412-621-6220 Mercurio’s is a family-owned Italian eatery located in Shadyside. They are known for their Neapolitan pizza which is pizza made with tomatoes and Mozzarella cheese. Monday’s through Wednesday’s they offer Gluten-Free crust! After you get your pizza fix, they also are an artisan gelato shop! o Spak Brothers- 5107 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15224 – 412-362-7725 Pizza that is only a 15-minute walk from the hospital? Yes please! Spak is very much a takeout pizza joint as seating is a few bar stools against a wall. They have vegetarian and vegan options o Mineo Pizza House- 2128 Murray Ave #1, Pittsburgh PA 15217 – 412-521-9864 Mineo’s is in Squirrel Hill. You can dine in or take out! They offer pizza by the slice or pie along with a full menu of other delicious Italian plates! o Driftwood Oven- 3615 Butler St, Pittsburgh PA 15201 – 412-251-0253 Driftwood originally became popular with their food truck. They have set up shop all over Pittsburgh making their delicious pizzas and this past December they made a permanent home in Lawrenceville! They also have rotating house pies and a small drink menu. Per one of our residents, “They use the only actual Mozzarella cheese (made with cultures) in PA!” st o Spirit- 242 51 St, Pittsburgh PA 15201 – 412-586-4441 Spirit makes their own Mozzarella and Ricotta cheese for their pizzas! They also make their crust daily! They have options for meat lovers, vegetarians, vegans and those who are gluten free! o Aiello’s Pizza- 2112 Murray Ave #1, Pittsburgh P A15217 – 412-521-9973 o Pizza Bellino- 5839 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15217 – 412-521-2111 o Dinnette- 5996 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15206 – 412-362-0202 st o Iron Born Pizza- 54 21 St, Pittsburgh PA 15222 – 412-517-6100 o Piccolo Forno- 3801 Butler St, Pittsburgh PA 15201 – 412-622-0111 o V3 Pizza- 4500 Butler St, Pittsburgh PA 15201 – 412-904-4774 Date Night/Fine Dining! Make a reservation at on of these amazing places! There is a great selection of restaurants from fine to relaxed dining! o Morcilla- 3519 Butler St, Pittsburgh PA 15201 – 412-652-9924 Morcilla is a fine dining Spanish restaurant that services pintxos (snacks), sandwiches and large plates. Reservations are highly recommended. Make sure you come hungry and order something you both will enjoy as the portions are great for sharing! o Altius- 1230 Grandview Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15211 – 412-904-4442 Dinner with a view! If you are looking to celebrate a special occasion, or just want to show appreciation to someone take them to dinner at Altius. It is pricey compared to ther restaurants in the area, but you get to experience elevated dining with an amazing view of Pittsburgh! o Piccolo Forno- 3801 Butler St, Pittsburgh PA 15201 – 412-622-0111 I have already mentioned Piccolo Forno for their pizza! But they serve more than just pizza, such as fresh, handmade pastas! The chefs strive to recreate traditional Tuscan dishes. o Gaucho Parrilla Argentina- 1601 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15222 – 412-709-6622 The wait is worth it. Gaucho serves wood-fired deliciousness with an Argentine flare. Gaucho is a order-at-the-counter-then-have-a-seat kind of a restaurant and the food will be delivered to your table. They do not accept reservations and are a BYOB place. o Spork- 5430 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15206 – 412-441-1700 th o Butcher and The Rye- 212 6 St, Pittsburgh PA 15222 – 412-391-2752 o The Twisted Frenchman/BAR Frenchman- 5925 Baum Blvd, Pittsburgh PA 15206 o Meat & Potatoes- 649 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15222 – 412-325-7007 o Paris 66- 6018 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15206 – 412-404-8166 th o Eighth & Hays- 130 W 8 Ave, Homestead PA 15120 – 412-326-0009 o The Commoner- 458 Strawberry Way, Pittsburgh PA 15219 – 412-230-4800 o Point Brugge Café- 401 Hastings St, Pittsburgh PA 15206 – 412-441-3334 o Legume- 214 N Craig St, Pittsburgh PA 15213 – 412-621-2700 o Whitfield- 120 S Whitfield St, Pittsburhg PA 15206 – 412-626-3090 o Urban Tap- 216 S Highland Ave Pittsburgh PA 15206 – 412-404-7723 o Noodlehead- 242 S Highland Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15206 o Or The Whale- Salvation Army Building, 463 Blvd of the Allies, Pittsburgh PA 15219 o Eleven- 1150 Smallman St, Pittsburgh PA 15222 – 412-201-5656 o Round Corner Cantina- 3720 Butler St, Pittsburgh PA 15201 – 412-904-2279 o Spoon- 134 S Highland Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15206 – 412-362-6001 o Luke Wholey’s Wild Alaskan Grille- 2106 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15222 o Superior Motors- 1211 Braddock Ave, Braddock PA 15104 – 412-271-1022 o Soba- 5847 Ellsworth Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15232 – 412-362-5656 Vegan/Vegetarian! Not everyone partakes in the carnivore life-style and Pittsburgh has plenty of options for everyone! o APTEKA- 4606 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15224 Hands down is the best vegan restaurant in Pittsburgh. They serve Central and Eastern European cuisine. The owners originally hosted pop-up “Pierogi Night” and as the popularity grew so did the dream and possibility of having a standalone restaurant. There is a limited amount of menu items ranging from small plates, to big plates, to sandwiches. You must try the pierogies! They have DJ’s on Sundays along with a featured small menu. Make sure you order at the counter before taking a seat! o B52 Café- 5202 Butler St, Pittsburgh PA 15201 – 412-781-5204 Located in Lawrenceville, B52 is a vegan café that services American and Middle Eastern cuisine, baked goods, choclates and has an espresso bar! Seating is limited but they do accept to-go orders! o Bitter Ends Garden & Luncheonette- 4613 Libery Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15224 o Square Café- 1137 S Braddock Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15218 – 412-244-8002 o Coca Café- 3811 Butler St, Pittsburgh PA 15201 – 412-621-3171 o Bahn Mi & Ti- 4502 Butler St, Pittsburgh PA 15201 – 412-251-5030 o Ineffable Ca Phe- 3920 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15224 – 412-224-2579 th o The Zenith- 86 S 26 St, Pittsburgh PA 15203 – 412-481-4833 o Udipi Café- 4141 Old William Penn Hwy, Monroeville PA 15146 – 412-373-5581 Italian! If you need some delicious pasta in your life, then you must check out one of the restaurants below! o Piccolo Forno- 3801 Butler St, Pittsburgh PA 15201 – 412-622-0111 As listed above, Piccolo Forno was the highest recommended Italian restaurant in Pittsburgh for authentc Italian food! o Girasole- 733 Copeland St, Pittsburgh PA 15232 – 412-682-2130 If you are looking for an atmosphere that makes you think you are in Italy this is the place to go. The stone walls makes you feel like you are in a wine cellar. The food is delcious and the wine list is all Italian. o DiAnoia’s Eatery- 2549 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15222 – 412-918-1875 With just over a year under their belt DiAnoia’s has become on of the best Italian restaurants in Pittsburgh! The owners are a husband and wife duo who take pride in their restaurant and hope to bring a warm and cozy dining atmosphere. It was voted the 2018 Best Restaurant in Pittsburgh by TheManual.com o La Tovola Italiana Restaurant- 1 Boggs Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15211 – 412-481-6627 o Legends of the North Shore- 500 East North Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15212 – 412-321-8000 o Joseph Tambellini Restaurant- 5701 Bryant St, Pitsburgh PA 15206 412-665-9000 o Piazza Talarico & Papa Joes Wine Cellar- 3832 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15201 o Pleasure Bar- 4729 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15224 – 412-682-9603 Thai & Chinese! If you are looking for something besides pizza, salads and pasta! o Smiling Banana Leaf- 5901 Bryant St, Pittsburgh PA 15206 – 412-362-3200 Fresh and traditional Thai food.