Restaurant Reviews
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.
Restaurant Reviews: Ki Ramen and Ki Pollo
The duo of Lawrenceville restaurants offer affordable, tasty choices, including the best empanadas in Pittsburgh.
Restaurant Review: or, The Whale
The Downtown restaurant is a captivating, if costly, catch.
Restaurant Review: Casbah Still is Rocking
More than 20 years into its run, Casbah remains one of Pittsburgh’s most relevant restaurants.
Restaurant Review: Superior Motors
Kevin Sousa’s long-anticipated project fires on all cylinders as a restaurant. But, will it fulfill its larger mission?
Restaurant Review: Meet the New Crew at Smallman Galley
The second class of Smallman Galley chefs offers addictive Detroit-style pizza and other works-in-progress.
Restaurant Review: Scratch Food + Beverage is King of the Hill
The Troy Hill neighborhood spot matures into a casual destination restaurant.
Restaurant Review: Taiwanese Bistro Cafe 33
The Squirrel Hill restaurant brings it with tasty cuisine and engaging service.
Restaurant Review: Union Standard
Longtime big Burrito chef Derek Stevens looks to elevate dining in Downtown Pittsburgh with his first independent restaurant project.
Restaurant Review: The Café Carnegie
The restaurant, run by Dinette’s Sonja J. Finn, boosts the dining experience at the Carnegie museums in Oakland.
Restaurant Review: DiAnoia's Eatery Bridges the Gap
With a little work, the Strip District restaurant could become a Pittsburgh classic.
Restaurant Review: Pork & Beans
The latest restaurant from the Richard DeShantz Restaurant Group brings Texas-style smoked meats and more to Downtown.
Restaurant Review: Salem's Market & Grill in the Strip District
Salem’s offers accessible and delicious meals for Pittsburghers of all stripes.
Restaurant Review: Umami in Lawrenceville
Umami sets the bar for izakaya openings in Pittsburgh. But its owners still have steps to take to keep raising the standard.
Restaurant Review: Spoon in East Liberty Gets a Fresh Polish
Hiring Jamilka Borges as executive chef and a fresh interior design revive the East Liberty restaurant.
Restaurant Review: B52 in Lawrenceville is a Levantine Lifter
Omar Abuhejleh taps deep into his roots at his vegan cafe that's focused on Levantine cuisine.
Dish Review: Cocothé in Sewickley
With a little FOH polishing to match the strong menu from talented executive chef Dave DeVoss, the boutique restaurant could be a suburban gem.
