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Eat Local: Pittsburgh Dining Guide
Last Updated August 03, 2015
Eat with us at one of these local restaurants!*
*Restaurants are chosen for this dining guide because of their commitments to using local, seasonal ingredients, and because of their partnerships with local farms and food artisans. Their dedication makes dining out enjoyable and sustainable.
Allegro Hearth Bakery
Allegro Hearth Bakery mixes only enough dough for the next day. The loaves are baked on a stone hearth, imparting a distinct flavor. Also...
Altius Restaurant
Executive chef and partner Jessica Bauer offers guests an elevated dining experience, featuring American cuisine that’s refined and modern...
Andrew’s Steakhouse
A contemporary steak and fresh seafood restaurant that offers an exclusive wine list.
Andys
Andys, Fairmont Pittsburgh’s “art- and industry-inspired” bar, is one of the most captivating spots in the city, serving classic cocktails...
Angelo’s Restaurant
For 75 years, this family-run business, owned by Michael Passalacqua, has put its heart into serving traditional, delicious Italian food....
Asiatique Thai Bistro
Asiatique is owned and operated by Chef Ling Robinson, a native of Thailand, who came to the U.S. in 1991. Serving delicious and simple...
Bar Marco
The Bar Marco staff cultivates perfect flavors with all things local, organic, and natural. With ingredients from Clarion River Organics,...
Bee’z Bistro & Pub
A family-owned restaurant that’s been in business for more than 20 years, Bee’z Bistro & Pub started out as a small pizza shop and has...
Bella Sera Catering, Venue, Bistro, and BBQ
Bella Sera Catering, Venue, Bistro, and BBQ strives to source locally grown products and patronize regional purveyors whenever...
Bellfarm Kitchen | Bar
Seasonal farm-to-table cuisine makes up the unique menu at Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport’s restaurant. Located in the main...
Benjamin's Western Avenue Burger Bar
For American bar food that’s finger-licking-good, go to Benjamin’s. Its standout burger menu combines unique ingredients and hearty meats...
Bistro 19
The eclectic and sophisticated menu at Bistro 19 is filled with local and seasonal ingredients. Executive Chef Jessica Bauer creates fresh...
Bocktown Beer & Grill
Bocktown prides itself on the use of local vendors for their fresh, unique ingredients. Partners include East End Brewing, Cherry Valley...
Braddock’s Pittsburgh Brasserie
Braddock’s Pittsburgh Brasserie’s Executive Chef Jason Shaffer’s diverse experience has made him the master of many types of cuisine, from...
Breadworks
A Pittsburgh staple, Breadworks delivers bread daily to local restaurants, grocery stores, and specialty markets. The artisan bread...
BRGR Handcrafted Burgers
BRGR offers a variety of handcrafted burgers, made with a specialty blend of Angus chuck, sirloin, New York strip, and ribeye. Pair your...
Café Io
Chef Jeff Iovino attempts to utilize local food vendors as much as possible. He relies on Penn’s Corner Farm Alliance for food items and...
Café Zinho
Café Zinho Chef Toni Pais has been one of Pittsburgh’s premier restaurateurs since he opened the restaurant in 1997. Though Café Zinho is...
Casbah Restaurant
Specializing in Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, many of the ingredients used in Casbah’s menu items are from local vendors, including...
Cenacolo Restaurant
Opened in October 2013 as a response to the overwhelming popularity of the company’s flagship fresh pasta wholesale store, Fede Pasta,...
Cioppino
Treat yourself to an array of options on the fresh seafood and chophouse menu, comprised of local ingredients, then venture over to the...
Coca Café
Coca Café is now serving small plates for weekend dinner, in addition to its always-impressive breakfast, lunch, and signature Sunday...
Cocothè
Cocothé began as a shop specializing in chocolates, confections, and pastries, but has evolved into a delicious brunch, lunch, and dinner...
Cure Mediterranean Restaurant
This extra local, urban, Mediterranean restaurant is run by Chef Justin Severino, who is dedicated to ethical farming practices,...
Daphne Café
A family-run restaurant serving Turkish, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern cuisine, including homemade paninis, gyros, shish kabob, and...
E2 Restaurant
Chef Kate Romane keeps local ingredients at the heart of her small but ever-changing menu of rustic Mediterranean dishes. She sources from...
Eighty Acres Kitchen & Bar
Fresh and local, the dinner, lunch, and Sunday brunch offerings at Eighty Acres Kitchen & Bar are packed with seasonal flavors. Veteran...
Eleven Contemporary Kitchen
Located in an elegant, renovated warehouse, Eleven Contemporary Kitchen reflects the city’s history with an industrial backbone and...
Gaucho Parrilla Argentina
Located in Pittsburgh’s historic Strip District, Gaucho Parrilla Argentina offers high-quality cuts of meats, poultry, seafood, and...
Hofbrauhaus Pittsburgh
All the beer, food, and fun of the famous Munich Bier Hall, located in the SouthSide Works. Enjoy the traditions of Germany that made the...
Ibiza Tapas & Wine Bar
Named after the famous Balearic Island off the southeastern coast of Spain, this inspired South Side eatery offers a selection of small,...
Il Pizzaiolo
Opened in 1996 by Pittsburgh native Ron Molinaro, Il Pizzaiolo operates under this creed: create Neapolitan-style pizza using old-world...
Industry Public House Restaurant and Bar
Named for its vintage, industrial-style setting, Industry Public House offers American comfort cuisine and lively libations. The...
Kaya Restaurant
To make the most of the island-inspired cuisine offered at Kaya, the freshest ingredients available are used to mirror authentic island...
La Gourmandine Bakery
This husband-and-wife-owned bakery offers a true taste of France in the heart of Pittsburgh. Fabien and Lisanne Moreau bring their French...
La Prima Espresso
This Pennsylvania Certified Organic coffee roaster and café strives to be a valuable member of the local and global communities through its...
Legume Bistro
Legume sources from a community of growers, presenting a new menu daily based on what’s available from farms and artisans, such as Grow...
Lidia’s Italy Pittsburgh
Lidia’s Italy Pittsburgh offers classical and regional Italian cuisine that embraces the use of fresh, seasonal ingredients. Executive Chef...
The Livermore Bar
From the owners of Bar Marco, this cocktail-café spot offers a variety of traditional cocktails, beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, and...
Lucca Restaurant
Executive Chef Eric Von Hansen loves using local ingredients. His fresh and delicious salad greens come from Spring Valley Farms, and he...
Luke Wholey’s Wild Alaskan Grille
For the freshest seafood selections, dive in to Luke Wholey’s Wild Alaskan Grille. The popular Strip District spot serves up delicious...
Mad Mex
Experience the funky, fresh tastes of Mad Mex that blend West Coast foods with a mashup of Mexican, Southeast Asian, and Spanish flavors....
Mallorca Restaurant
Mallorca brings the cuisine and spirit of the Mediterranean to those in search of something out of the ordinary — award-winning wines,...
Marty’s Market
A community-minded specialty food market and café that celebrates Pittsburgh’s rich cultural and agricultural diversity through food.
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant
The nation’s premier family of seafood restaurants designed to create an inviting, original, and relaxed atmosphere, where guests can enjoy...
Mediterra Bakehouse & Cakehouse
Dedicated to using a stone-hearth, steam-injected oven and a time-honored process, Mediterra Bakehouse rises to the occasion with delicious...
The Modern Cafe
Serving shots and beer on the North Shore since 1933, The Modern Cafe provides an exciting atmosphere for grabbing a bite to eat before,...
Osteria 2350 Restaurant
Cioppino’s sister restaurant, Osteria 2350, offers a casual dining concept with full bar options. All of the house-made, seasonal Italian...
Out of the Fire Café
Perched overlooking the Laurel Highlands mountain ridge, Out of the Fire Café offers New American cuisine in a rustic and casual atmosphere...
Paris 66 Bistro
Travel to Paris through the tastes, aromas, and atmosphere of this lovely French bistro. Simple in its authenticity, Paris 66 offers the...
Pastitsio Greek Restaurant
Owner Matt Bournias is a proud member of Penn’s Corner Farm Alliance from which he sources lots of local produce for this Greek take-out...
Piccolo Forno Tuscan Restaurant
Chefs Domenic and Carla Branduzzi recreate traditional Tuscan recipes with their wood-fired pizzas and handmade pastas, as well as an...
The Pines Tavern
This historic restaurant has been growing its own produce for the last 15 years in an effort to achieve 70 percent sustainability. Chef...
Pitaland
Pitaland has been owned and operated by the Chahine family since 1969. The grocery specializes in a wide variety of Mediterranean and...
The Porch at Schenley
Situated within beautiful Schenley Plaza, The Porch is a come-as-you-are, no-reservations bistro, serving the University community,...
Prestogeorge Coffee & Tea
This roasting company is seriously devoted to creating the perfect cup of coffee. The combination shop-and-café offers more than 200...
Root 174 Restaurant
Chef Kevin Fuller left a much-loved position as Executive Chef of Six Penn Kitchen to open Root 174 and develop an unconventional menu of...
Round Corner Cantina Restaurant and Bar
Round Corner Cantina is a 21-and-over hot spot for great drinks and great Mexican food. Try one of its 11 different tacos, which include...
Salúd Juicery
Reconnect with Mother Earth and a healthy lifestyle at Salúd Juicery. The cold-pressed juice and smoothie bar focuses on serving what...
SAVOY Restaurant
Chef Kevin Watson of SAVOY believes in using the best of what our local community and farms can offer. He sources lamb from Elysian Fields...
Sienna Mercato
Offering an exploration of delicious fare, Sienna Mercato stacks three styles of cuisine in the Downtown space. Start on the first floor,...
Six Penn Kitchen
Simple, yet sophisticated, Six Penn Kitchen is an American bistro that attracts both busy Downtown commuters and neighborhood regulars. It’...
Soba Restaurant
Forming a relationship with local farmers is an important aspect in obtaining the highest quality ingredients for Soba’s Chef Danielle...
Social Restaurant
Social at Bakery Square sets itself apart from other bars and eateries with its cool atmosphere and focus on fresh, vibrant food. Start...
The Sonoma Grille
In an attempt to create the most delectable meals for customers, Sonoma utilizes local vendors for the freshest in-season ingredients to...
The Speakeasy
Reminiscent of the days of the 1920s, The Speakeasy is tucked below the Omni William Penn Hotel lobby. The lavish, sophisticated lounge...
The SpringHouse
The SpringHouse has happy cows, which they feed and milk themselves for use in all of their dairy products. Owner Marcia Opp says her...
Spoon Restaurant
Spoon features a Modern American, farm-to-table menu that is driven by local and sustainable products from the Pittsburgh region. Spoon...
Square Café
Square Café is a proud supporter of Grow Pittsburgh, sourcing herbs, heirloom tomatoes, and potatoes from the nonprofit. The café also...
Stagioni Restaurant
Chef and co-owner Stephen Felder uses seasonal, local ingredients to freshen up his Italian-inspired cooking, while co-owner Cara...
Sushi Fuku
Sushi Fuku, which translates to “lucky sushi,” presents diners with an abundance of fresh veggies and fish, right at their fingertips. The...
The Supper Club
As Westmoreland County’s only true farm-to-table restaurant, The Supper Club is dedicated to providing patrons with the freshest food and...
Tender Bar
A menu inspired by comfort food complements Tender’s seasonal rotation of incredible craft cocktails, featuring quality spirits and...
Tessaro’s American Bar and Hardwood Grill
Nearly 25 years ago, Kelly Harrington opened Tessaro’s. The restaurant serves one of Pittsburgh’s most succulent and juicy burgers,...
Umi
Committed to serving ingredients that ensure freshness and quality, Umi provides Japanese delicacies unlike any other. A large selection of...
Vallozzi’s Italian Restaurant
Serving traditional family recipes, ranging from homemade gnocchi to fresh meat and seafood, Vallozzi’s stands at the cutting edge of...
Walnut Grill
Enjoy fresh, upscale casual dining, fit for the entire family at four locations. Order from the diverse, chef-driven menu.
Willow Restaurant
Executive Chef John Mottinger is committed to local, seasonal ingredients and designs his modern American menu in the North Hills around...
