Best Restaurants in Pittsburgh (2025)
FET-FISK restaurant + bar
Restaurant · Bloomfield
This Bloomfield seafood spot turns Nordic flavors into pure Pittsburgh fun, from pickled mackerel to a lingonberry-lacquered roast chicken. Named one of America’s Best Restaurants by The New York Times and celebrated by Eater nationally.
APTEKA
Eastern European restaurant · Pittsburgh
Kate Lasky and Tomasz Skowronski’s vegan take on Central and Eastern European cooking feels both modern and hometown-familiar. Featured in The New York Times’ 50 Best and with multiple James Beard nods, it’s a defining Pittsburgh experience.
Pusadee's Garden
Thai restaurant · Upper Lawrenceville
A Thai restaurant that matches refined cooking with one of the city’s most admired interiors and courtyard. Frequently recommended by Eater and praised by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, it’s a tough table for good reason.
DiAnoia's Eatery
Italian restaurant · Strip District
An all-day Strip District favorite for Italian comfort done with finesse—house pasta, zeppole, cocktails, and warm service. Consistently highlighted by Pittsburgh Magazine and local food writers.
Chengdu Gourmet（Squirrel Hill)
Chinese restaurant · Squirrel Hill South
Chef Wei Zhu’s Squirrel Hill landmark serves some of the region’s most compelling Sichuan dishes—mapo tofu, fish with green peppercorns, and more. A regular on Eater’s essential list, with James Beard recognition for the chef.
Fig & Ash
Restaurant · East Allegheny
Deutschtown’s wood-fired heartthrob turns Sunday-supper nostalgia into polished plates—pork chops, hearth-roasted vegetables, and seasonal pastas. Lauded by Pittsburgh Magazine and local critics for hospitality and craft.
One by Spork
Restaurant · Garfield
A 16-seat chef’s counter from the James Beard–nominated Spork team, offering a single, evolving tasting menu with thoughtful beverage pairings. Recognized by Pittsburgh Magazine for raising the city’s fine-dining bar.
Lilith
American restaurant · Shadyside
Chefs Jamilka Borges and Dianne DeStefano blend Puerto Rican and Sicilian inspirations into color-splashed, seasonally tuned plates and memorable desserts. Praised by local critics and included in Pittsburgh Magazine’s 2025 best list.
Driftwood Oven
Pizza restaurant · Lower Lawrenceville
From mobile oven to neighborhood anchor, Driftwood’s naturally leavened sourdough pies and Roman-style slabs show serious craft. A fixture on Eater’s essential list and celebrated by Pittsburgh Magazine.
Soju
Korean restaurant · Garfield
A personal, community-minded Korean kitchen where classics meet playful twists—galbi jjim, kimchi jjigae, dumplings, and creative cocktails. Frequently featured on Eater’s essential Pittsburgh list and loved by locals.
