Spend the Summer Exploring 50 New and Soon-to-Open Eateries
Take your taste buds on an around-the-region adventure this season.
OFFICIALS, INCLUDING “THE SOPRANOS” ACTOR STEVE SCHIRIPPA, CUT A CEREMONIAL NOODLE FOR THE GRAND OPENING OF MANGIA AT LIVE! CASINO IN WESTMORELAND COUNTY / PHOTO COURTESY OF LIVE! CASINO
As Pittsburgh prepares to welcome the Michelin Guide to the region, a bunch of new restaurants, bars, distilleries and cafes are joining our impressive culinary scene. Will they appear on our Best Restaurants list next year?
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Murrysville-based pizza purveyor, Bronx native Sean Jefairjian, launched A Slice of New York Squared in Burghers Brewing’s former 700-square-foot site at The Highline.
319 E. Carson St., South Side
The 40-seat taproom, which shares a service window with Muns Pizza, serves beer, cocktails, wine, hard seltzers and ciders, non-alcoholic options and snacks, including Forge Fried peanuts.
3627 A. California Ave., Brighton Heights
Asahi, which means “morning sun” in Japanese, is a ray of light on Brookline’s booming food scene, offering authentic ramen bowls in the former Oak Hill Post storefront.
600 Brookline Blvd., Brookline
After closing their Steuben Street site in Crafton Heights last July, Better-Maid relaunched its donut operation at Scott Towne Center.
2101 Greentree Road, Scott
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The new business is a collaboration between Erika Turner of TLC Libations, Pennsylvania’s first Black, female-owned distillery, and Marcus Wyatt of Windy Bridges Brew, the first Black-owned brewery in the city. The tasting room serves beer, spirits, cocktails and non-alcoholic options, as well as beverages from other Black entrepreneurs throughout the state.
339 Forbes Ave., Downtown
Homestead-based Golden Age Beer Co. opened a taproom in the North Side’s former Garden Theater to serve perfectly poured Czech lagers and disco-era cocktails.
22 W. North Ave., North Side
Located next door to Preeti’s Pitt, Bubs’ Lounge is a hookah and cigar bar with a full food and beverage menu. It was opened by Preeti Tuli as a memorial to her late son, Ahmir “Bubs” Tuli.
2703 Penn Ave., Strip District
Burghers Brewing, which has locations in Zelienople, Lawrenceville and Millvale, relocated its tiny South Side taproom and burger joint to a larger space at The Highline. The menu includes Burghers Pizza, featuring the brand’s most celebrated burgers reimagined as pies.
46 South 4th St., South Side
A cozy cafe with specialty coffee and fresh pastries in Brentwood Town Square.
4100 Brownsville Road, Brentwood
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Find authentic New Mexican cuisine and Rust Belt comfort food such as pizza logs and Buffalo wings at this Deutschtown establishment.
520 E. Ohio St., North Side
Allentown’s go-to spot for caffeinated alchemy just moved into its new, larger home a few blocks away from its original digs.
750 East Warrington Ave.
Enjoy American eats, classic cocktails and Art Deco decor at this spacious spot Downtown.
947 Penn Ave., Downtown
The shipping container on wheels is permanently parked in a Butler Street lot, where it serves wood-fired sandwiches, folded pizza and snacks. Order an IPA at nearby Lolev to enjoy with your delicious street food.
5242 Butler St., Lawrenceville
Casual eatery for all-you-can-eat sushi and other Japanese dishes.
736 Bellefonte St., Shadyside
La Dolce Vita serves traditional homemade Italian food made with fresh ingredients and traditional cooking methods. Pair your meal with a small-batch Italian wine.
2104 E. Carson St., South Side
Lawrenceville’s family-owned, small-batch craft distillery moved to a former bank building in Verona, where you can still find its award-winning Parking Chair Vodka and absinthe.
742 Allegheny River Blvd., Verona
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The fast-casual restaurant and market at Live! Casino at Westmoreland Mall in Greensburg features products from DeLallo, a Jeannette-based Italian foods brand. Mangia (which means “eat” in Italian) serves pizza, pasta, hoagies, salads, desserts, craft cocktails, wines and Italian sodas. Patrons will also be able to stock up on DeLallo’s dried pastas, sauces, oils, spreads, meats, cheeses and gift baskets.
Live! Casino Pittsburgh, 5260 US-30, Greensburg
Located in the historic, coal-mining town of Export, the restaurant building has been a focal point since the 1800s. While you’re hiking the Westmoreland Heritage Trail, stop off for a hearty entree, burger, appetizer or dessert paired with a craft beer or cocktail.
5840 Washington Ave., Export
The popular pizza pop-up has a permanent location in Brighton Heights, right next to Allegheny City Brewing’s second taproom. Grab a beer and a slice.
3627 California Ave., Brighton Heights
The one-man operation serves a small menu of gourmet hot dogs on the Hilltop.
229 Kearsarge St., Mount Washington
Pittsburgh Brewing Company Taproom
The city’s iconic beer maker opened a 1,000-square-foot taproom in the Alcoa Building. Available beverages include Iron City Draft, I.C. Light, I.C. Light Mango, I.C. Light Berry, Poolside Pineapple-Lemon Shandy and Tippy Time Vodka Tea. Coolers are stocked with to-go cases. The taproom will operate for at least six months through the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership’s Project Pop-Up.
611 William Penn Place, Downtown
Find authentic New Orleans’ dishes such as Crawfish Etouffee in Manchester.
1501 Preble Ave., Manchester
This buffet-style, all-you-can-eat hotpot and Korean barbecue chain now has a spot in McCandless Crossing. Guests will find a wide selection of sushi, fruits and vegetables, sliced and marinated meats, premium seafood, a full sauce bar and kid-friendly options.
900 Providence Blvd., #200, McCandless
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Pittsburgh’s floating venue returns for a second season on the Allegheny River. The platform, composed of 10 steel barges, will be open six days per week through mid-October and offers a full slate of free programming and food and drink offerings from Braddock’s BG Brewing.
Between the Andy Warhol Bridge and Roberto Clemente Bridge, North Shore
Located at The Plaza at North Shore, a new, 30,000-square-foot outdoor concert venue and gathering spot operated by Legacy Hospitality Group, SugarBird opened April 2 with a playful menu of fried chicken, donuts and soft-serve ice cream. The eatery also has a large patio and full bar. A second concept, Highball Social Club, is slated to open at the Plaza in the fall.
Corner of Mazeroski Way and General Robinson Boulevard, North Shore
The North Hills’ long-standing spot for Indian food now has a Bridgeville location.
413 Railroad St., Bridgeville
This Italian sandwich shop in Brookline sells massive chicken parms and meatball subs using twists on old family recipes. Following the February 2026 closure of Joseph Tambellini Restaurant in Highland Park, it’s the only Tambellini-branded restaurant in town.
1011 Brookline Blvd., Brookline
On April 2, Chef Csilla Thackray opened an Austro-Hungarian eatery in the former Merchant Oyster Co., which closed in late 2024. It’s already one of the hottest reservations in town.
4129 Butler St., Lawrenceville
This New Orleans-inspired craft cocktail bar and speakeasy is located inside Sea Monkey in the Strip.
2305 Smallman St., Strip District
Winston’s Grilled Eats & Frozen Treats
The folks behind Pittsburgh Sandwich Society opened this joint to sell burgers, dogs, frozen custard and fresh-squeezed lemonade
624 North Ave., Millvale
Trafford-based Wye Beer Co. operates an officially licensed taproom inside Church Arcade, a former church now filled with pinball machines and retro games in Duquesne.
32 S. First St., Duquesne
COMING SOON
Opening soon for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Lawrenceville, Agora specializes in Mediterranean eats.
4130 Butler St., Lawrenceville
Chef Rafael Vencio of Amboy Farms is opening his first brick-and-mortar eatery this summer to bring Filipino food to Deutschtown.
North Side, 400 E. Ohio St.
East Ohio Street on the North Side is already a destination for fine dining. This summer, Butterfat Gelato will add small-batch, Italian Gelato to the mix.
404 E Ohio St., North Side
Meredith Boyle and chef Fernando Navas, the married couple behind the Strip District’s outstanding Balvanera, plan to open a coastal seafood restaurant this fall.
900 Penn Ave., Downtown
This summer, Commonplace Coffee will open its ninth retail coffeehouse in the former Georgie’s Corner Cafe in Shadyside to serve a full beverage menu, grab-and-go breakfast and scratch-made baked goods. The company will relocate a large portion of its commercial kitchen and baking operations from Indiana, Pa., to the new site.
5743 Walnut St., Shadyside
The ice cream shop’s third North Hills location opens May 30 at noon for hand-dipped ice cream cones, dirty sodas and specialty popcorn treats.
620 Warrendale Road, Treesdale
Mexican street food and vegan options are the specialty of this popular, family-owned food truck that’s getting a storefront this summer.
5331 Penn Ave., Downtown
The company known for its protein-packed shakes, acai bowls and coffee is opening a third location in Lawrenceville’s historic Engine House No. 9, which was built in 1885.
5255 Butler St., Lawrenceville
Later this year, Lilith owners Jamilka Borges and Dianne DeStefano will open an Italian coastal restaurant in Nothingman’s former Bloomfield space.
4744 Liberty Ave., Bloomfield
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Get ready to scarf dahn Skyscraper cones and chipped ham sammiches at Isaly’s in the Strip. Jim and Leslee Conroy, owners of O’Hara-based Conroy Foods, purchased the iconic brand in 2015 and are building out a 3,500-square-foot shop using an original Isaly’s deli operations manual.
2111 Penn Ave., Strip District
La Grassa’s square pizza slices have been making the rounds at pop-ups. It’ll get its own corner space this summer.
Lawrenceville, 5336 Butler St.
After a brief stint in Bloomfield, chefs Troy Beck and Katie Peric are moving their restaurant to Hilltop to offer a flavorful menu of shareable starters, Nashville hot chicken sandwiches, burgers, pasta dishes and wings. You can get a taste test at their temporary post at Shiloh Plate & Pour in Mount Washington.
201 Shiloh St., Mount Washington
This summer at the SouthSide Works, the bakery will open for artisan croissants, specialty drinks such as matcha, fruit and milk teas and coffee.
2720 Sidney St., South Side
The 16,000-square-foot Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery space at The Waterfront will be home to an international buffet this summer.
171 E. Bridge St., Homestead
A nonprofit organization dedicated to bridging the gap between civilians and military veterans will open a coffee shop this summer.
948 Fourth Ave., Coraopolis
A team with 30 years of experience making boooze is coming to Lawrenceville this summer. Get a “first sip” on May 30 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Jackworth Ginger Beer Brewery in Larimer.
Spork Island Trading Company, an immersive tiki bar and tropical-themed restaurant helmed by restaurateurs Andy Tepper and Steve Zumoff, will open this summer. Word is there’s a volcano inside.
946 Penn Ave., Downtown
The Richard DeShantz Restaurant Group eatery known for its fusion of Asian and Mexican cuisines is temporarily closed for a reboot. Details surrounding the reopening timeline and new concept elements will be announced in the coming months.
214 Sixth St., Downtown
Starting June 1, the roving coffee cart will operate a new outdoor cafe in the parking lot of its new headquarters. Urban Trail Experience will offer fresh coffee, cozy seating and summer vibes.
8200 Perry Highway, McCandless
