Restaurant Reviews
Restaurant Review: The Vandal
A new chef and a liquor license turn the Lawrenceville restaurant into a dinnertime destination.
Restaurant Review: Driftwood Oven
Two years into its brick-and-mortar location, Driftwood Oven's owners are defining what makes a good Pittsburgh pizzeria by moving beyond the Neapolitan pie.
Restaurant Review: Cinderlands Warehouse
The massive brewpub from Cinderlands Beer Co. shows potential as a dining destination. It isn’t there quite yet.
Restaurant Review: Dish Osteria and Bar
Following a two-year hiatus, the beloved South Side establishment returns as an even better restaurant.
Restaurant Review: Sichuan Gourmet in Squirrel Hill
With executive chef Zhiyuan Tang running the show, the longstanding Sichuan establishment now is one of Pittsburgh’s most exciting restaurants.
Restaurant Review: Legume Bistro Is Soaring
With a slight philosophical shift and a new chef de cuisine, the 12-year-old restaurant is the best it has ever been.
Restaurant Review: Alta Via
With its first new restaurant in 15 years, the big Burrito Restaurant Group proves it still has it.
Restaurant Review: Spirits & Tales at the Oaklander Hotel
Executive chef Jessica Lewis’ strong voice is undermined by inconsistencies throughout the restaurant.
Restaurant Review: Masala House in Shadyside
You'll find excellent Indian cuisine in a Shadyside building with a long culinary history.
Restaurant Review: Fairlane in Mt. Lebanon
Graham Foster and Lauren Zanardelli’s restaurant hits the right notes with a casual, thoughtful menu which includes a terrific hamburger and a stellar pickle plate.
Restaurant Review: LeoGreta is a Gem in the Making
With a few tweaks and a little time to settle in, LeoGreta will be the restaurant we all wish we had in our neighborhood.
Restaurant Review: Northeastern Kitchen
The Squirrel Hill restaurant introduces Pittsburgh to Dongbei cuisine.
Pittsburgh Restaurant Review: Fish nor Fowl
The sixth standalone concept from the Richard DeShantz Restaurant Group, is DeShantz’s most exciting restaurant yet.
Pittsburgh Restaurant Review: fl.2 Is a Level Up
Led by Executive Chef Julio Peraza, the restaurant at the Fairmont Hotel offers an elegant hotel dining option Downtown.
Pittsburgh Restaurant Review: Molinaro Ristorante
Ron Molinaro's Downtown restaurant offers high-end Italian dishes made with top-notch ingredients, but is it worth the price premium?
Restaurant Review: Pie for Breakfast
Pittsburgh gets an updated, all-day diner with a sense of place from the owners of Legume Bistro and Butterjoint.
Restaurant Review: Spork
Despite an inconsistent start, Christian Frangiadis' restaurant now is worth visiting.
Restaurant Review: Lola Bistro
The family-run North Side restaurant is a neighborhood gem with the potential to draw larger crowds.
Restaurant Review: Poulet Bleu
Richard DeShantz steps it up with a move from Downtown to Lawrenceville and shows Pittsburgh how to make French dining fun.
Restaurant Review: The Twisted Frenchman is an Ambitious Endeavor
Andrew Garbarino moved his fine-dining restaurant into a multimillion-dollar new home. Does it live up to its new digs?
Restaurant Review: Bitter Ends Garden & Luncheonette is a Sweet Success
Becca Hegarty’s establishment in Bloomfield blends contemporary sourcing with old-fashioned community for a simple yet satisfying neighborhood restaurant.
Restaurant Review: Acorn is Ready to Grow
Scott Walton's restaurant plants a much-needed seed on Walnut Street in Shadyside.
