Strip District
Every spot we rate in Strip District, ranked honestly 1–5 by a local across food, vibe, value and service. DiAnoia's Eatery leads at 4.6. Nobody paid to be here.
Italian · $$$ · 2549 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
One of the most consistent kitchens in the Strip. The focaccia and pasta are the move; brunch is a scene, so expect a wait.
Order: Sunday gravy rigatoni & fresh focaccia
See DiAnoia's Eatery on the map →
Argentine, Steak · $$$$ · 1660 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
A serious Argentine steakhouse with real fire and great empanadas. Pricey and dinner-only, but it delivers.
Order: Wood-grilled steak & empanadas
See Balvanera on the map →
New American, Fine Dining · $$$$ · 1150 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
The reliable big-night-out flagship. Polished and consistent for years. Not cutting-edge, but it rarely misses.
Order: Polished special-occasion dining
See Eleven on the map →
Breakfast, Diner · $$ · 2015 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
The Strip District breakfast institution. Enormous portions, no-nonsense diner energy, and a weekend line out the door for good reason.
Order: Mountainous diner breakfast & hotcakes
See DeLuca's Diner on the map →
Pizza · $$ · 1806 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Some of the best Detroit-style squares in town. Pepperoni cups, crispy edges. Casual and very good.
Order: Detroit square with pepperoni cups
See Iron Born Pizza on the map →
Bakery, Cafe · $ · 2022 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Old-world biscotti and a charming courtyard cafe. A lovely Strip detour. Simple and good.
Order: Biscotti & espresso in the courtyard
See Enrico Biscotti on the map →
Breakfast, Diner · $$ · 100 24th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
A Strip diner famous for the Lumberjack challenge and proper haluski. Hearty, cash-friendly, and gloriously unpretentious.
Order: Haluski & the Lumberjack platter
See Kelly O's Diner on the map →
Polish, Eastern European · $ · 2204 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Pierogi, haluski, and cabbage rolls done the old way. A no-frills Strip stop for the real Polish platter.
Order: Pierogi, haluski & cabbage roll platter
See S&D Polish Deli on the map →
Bakery · $ · 1717 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Scratch-made Italian bread and the pepperoni rolls half of Pittsburgh runs on. Grab a loaf while it's still warm.
Order: Pepperoni roll & warm Italian bread
See Mancini's Bakery on the map →
Seafood · $ · 1711 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
A Strip fish market since 1912 with a cult fish sandwich. Order at the counter and eat among the seafood cases. Very Pittsburgh.
Order: Half-pound battered cod fish sandwich
See Wholey's Fish Market on the map →
Caribbean · $$$ · 2000 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Tropical, plant-filled Caribbean from Big Burrito. Fun and tasty, a touch pricey for what lands on the plate.
Order: Jerk, plantains & rum cocktails
See Kaya on the map →
Breakfast, Diner · $ · 60 21st St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Those crepe-thin hotcakes earn the reputation. Just know it's packed, cash-friendly but chaotic, and breakfast-only going in.
Order: Crepe-thin banana hotcakes & Lyonnaise potatoes
See Pamela's Diner on the map →
Pan-Asian, Food Hall · $$ · 1931 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
A lively hall of Asian stalls. Great with a group, variable stall to stall. Fun more than refined.
Order: Bao, ramen & bubble tea under one roof
See Novo Asian Food Hall on the map →
American, Sandwiches · $$ · 46 18th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Try it once for the history, not the food. The fries-and-slaw-inside is a novelty that's more fun to have done than to eat. Iconic, sure. Great, no.
Order: The Almost-Famous sandwich (fries & slaw inside)
See Primanti Bros. on the map →