Author: Valentina Vavasis
Upon the renowned chef's retirement, we recognize the extraordinary impact he’s had on Pittsburgh over a 45-year career.
Farm-to-table restaurant Eighty Acres brings food prepared with finesse to Plum.
Located in the southwest suburban community of Carnegie, One Thirty One East embodies the area’s renaissance.
Head to Istanbul Sofra, one of Regent Square’s new additions,
for assorted lamb dishes, vegetarian starters and well-executed desserts.
Matthew Porco, one of our Chefs of the Year, designs the menus at Sienna Mercato's downtown establishments.
Hoping to take a leaf-peeping road trip? Keep food at the top of your priority list and consult our lineup of eight destinations, most within 150 miles of the city.
Seasoned chef and entrepreneur Toni Pais continues to impress folks who dine at his longstanding Mediterranean establishment, Café Zinho.
Kick back and enjoy the home-cooked flavors of Mexico in this intimate South Side spot.
Presenting 33 top-notch eateries that are revolutionizing Pittsburgh's food scene.
It’s a double win for the downtown restaurant, which also takes home our Delicious Design award.
We tip our hats to the city's 13 premier chefs, who consistently create good food and help to position Pittsburgh's dining scene on a national scale.
Crested Duck is a prime place to enjoy cured meats, pickled plates and European-inspired bistro dishes, such as chicken roulade.
Brian Pekarcik and company deliver high-quality food in a stylish downtown atmosphere.
Juniper Grill fires up the ‘burbs with its locations in Cranberry and Peters townships.
The Cultural District hotspot sizzles with its extensive whiskey collection and assortment of large and small plates.
The cuisine at old favorite Isabela on Grandview gets an update, thanks in part to the arrival of Executive Chef Alan Peet.
Venture to Burgh’ers to find gourmet beef patties, Southern-inspired brunch dishes and a wide selection of craft beer.
This Bellevue treasure offers authentic cuisine in a cozy setting served by chef/co-owner Joy Gehr.
BOhèm brings a casual European experience to Seven Fields.
Chef Steve Ngo achieves his dream of opening a Vietnamese spot, Tân Lac Viên, with his wife in Squirrel Hill’s bustling Murray Avenue business district.
Celebrated chef Dave Racicot brings notion’s sophisticated, imaginative cuisine to South Highland Avenue.
Squirrel Hill gem Everyday Noodles offers authentic Chinese noodles and dumplings, plus a front-row seat to the noodle-making action.
Mr. Shu, executive chef of Umi, is honored for his consistent perfection.
Presenting 34 of the finest, freshest and most forward-thinking restaurants in Pittsburgh. Bon appetit!
Justin Severino, owner of Lawrenceville's Cure and a national rising star.
Vallozzi’s new downtown location is a stunning combination of old-world Tuscany with classy modern touches.
Chef Matthew Porco's Italian-inspired Sienna Sulla Piazza is lighting up Market Square.
Fukuda offers a sophisticated Japanese dining experience with fresh seafood flown in from the world’s biggest market.
Gia Visto delivers flavorful homemade Italian food in an off-the-beaten-track Monroeville location.
Green Forest Churrascaria serves plentiful Brazilian grilled meats in Penn Hills — so come hungry.
Teppanyaki Kyoto enriches the Highland Park dining scene by offering an authentic Japanese experience — complete with grilled treats like okonomiyaki.
For tasty and nourishing eats, take a trip to Eden in Shadyside, where raw and vegan dishes fill the menu.
Bar Marco heats up the Strip with serious wine and spirits, and high-quality food to match, inside the old No. 7 firehouse.
We scoured the metro area to find 25 of the best pies.
Alma Pan-Latin Kitchen is a neighborhood gem that brings international cuisine to the East End.
Celebrated local chef Matthew Porco is back on the scene, serving Italian fare in a “chill” open-air setting at Sienna Sulla Piazza.
Celebrating its 75th anniversary, Hyeholde continually evolves, serving exceptional food in a matchless setting.
Bloomfield’s modest gem blossoms in its new South Side location.
The team behind this (fairly) new Lawrenceville eatery focuses on using “extra local” and seasonal meat and produce, prepared in traditional ways.
From culinary heavyweights to neighborhood mainstays, these places keep us coming back.
This year, we honor the inventive Brian Pekarcik, executive chef of Spoon and BRGR Bar.
Stephen Felder, executive chef and co-founder of Stagioni.
Legume has been reborn in Oakland, and chef Trevett Hooper is still as fearless as ever.
This upscale venture in Garfield offers 170-plus tequilas and Mexican fare with a twist.
The Porch at Schenley offers homemade food in a welcoming atmosphere at Oakland’s beautifully renovated Schenley Plaza.
Perched above downtown’s Market Square, Las Velas offers a dynamic view,
lively atmosphere and wide selection of Mexican fare.
After moving to a larger space in Oakland, Trevett Hooper's bistro returns, better than ever.
Peruvian cuisine, expected to be a mega food trend in 2012, lands in Squirrel Hill.
Visit this modern-day Pittsburgh speakeasy for decadent comfort food and top-notch mixed drinks.
Cultivated comfort food finds a home in Regent Square’s happening food scene.
