These Are the 25 Best Restaurants in Pittsburgh for 2026
Our comprehensive guide to the best places for dining in the region.
Don’t Overlook This Little Eatery When You Visit Mount Washington
Natural Casings Hot Dog Shop serves tasty food and hometown vibes.
Six Ice Cream Shops I Love and Two I’d Love To Visit
Our Food Editor plans to hit her favorite sweet spots and a couple of new stops.
Dig in With Graver: Beers and Bears at One Wild Place
Cinderlands Beer Co. and the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium collaborate on beverages and events.
Holy Cow! Beef Graffiti Opening Inside of Giant Eagle Market District at Waterworks Mall
Plus, other moo-ves making news on Pittsburgh’s restaurant scene.
ippa (Pronounced EE-pah) Is a Keepah in Lawrenceville
The shipping container on wheels is permanently parked in a Butler Street lot, where it serves wood-fired sandwiches, folded pizza and snacks.
There’s Only One Tambellini’s Now — and It’s Awesome
Tambellini restaurants used to dot the area; a new sandwich shop in Brookline is serving up twists on family favorites.
Dig in With Graver: Want to Support Local Businesses? Be a Tourist
The NFL Draft wasn’t a financial windfall for everyone in Pittsburgh. Do what the visitors didn’t and hit the tahn.
“Czech” out The Bohemian on the North Side
Homestead-based Golden Age Beer Co. opened the Czech lager bar in the revitalized Garden Theater.
Who’s Feeding the NFL Draft Prospects Before the Big Pick?
Leftovers will be donated to 412 Food Rescue.
This Is Your Chance to Consume A Giant Pop-Tart at the Draft
Meet (and eat!) the brand’s Edible Mascot.
Dig in With Graver: Touchdown at One of These New Pizza-and-Beer Spots
A bunch of places opened just in time for the NFL Draft.
A Pittsburgh NFL Draft Food Primer: Iconic Dishes to Try First
You’ll leave with great memories — and a few extra pounds.
New Mexican Cuisine, Rust Belt Comfort Food and Classic American Cocktails are on the Menu in Deutschtown
The Eastman opens April 18 on the North Side.
The Best Things to Eat in Pittsburgh Right Now
Where should visitors to our city eat during the NFL Draft? Columnist Emily Catalano has some recommendations.
It’s a ‘Burgh Thing: Pittsburgh Brewing Co. Opens a Downtown Taproom
The nearly 1,000-square-foot space is located in the Alcoa Building.
A New Era in Pittsburgh Nightlife Starts at Black Brewhouse
The Downtown space is a collaboration between TLC Libations and Windy Bridges Brew.
Dig in With Graver: Deluxe Potato Patch Fries, Big Dippers and a Heaping Helping of Nostalgia at Kennywood
The park opens for the season on April 18.
Pittsburgh is Getting Its Michelin Moment
The Michelin Guide is expanding into the Great Lakes, meaning dining in Pittsburgh will be highlighted to a global audience. Plus, local chefs weigh in on the region’s burgeoning food scene.
How Spirit is Keeping Nied’s Hotel Alive
After converting a former Moose Lodge into an event space, pizzeria and rooftop bar, the owners are restoring another Lawrenceville landmark.
James Beard Semifinalist Casey Renee is Opening a Bakery Cafe in Regent Square
Confections debuts April 11 and will be open to the public Wednesday through Sunday.
