Downtown Restaurants

Downtown Pittsburgh boasts many exciting, unique dining venues for even the most discriminatory tastes. From pizza-by-the-slice to exciting European cuisine, you’re mouth will water as you eat your way through Downtown Pittsburgh. Dining in the Cultural District is a cultural experience in itself. With dozens of restaurants to choose from within a 14-block area, the Cultural District provides ample dining options for whatever your taste and budget. Discover all the Downtown Dining and explore the fantastic dining opportunities Downtown has to offer.

• August Henry's City Saloon

  412.765.3270
  946 Penn Ave.
  www.augusthenrys.com

  August Henry has melded modern, inventive preparations with traditional bar and steakhouse fare.

• The Bigelow Grille

  412.281.5013
  Doubletree Hotel Pittsburgh City Center
  One Bigelow Square
  www.bigelowgrille.com

  Bigelow Grille is innovating local traditional preparations by using wholesome ingredients and aesthetic appeal.

• Bravo Franco Restaurant

  412.642.6677
  613 Penn Ave.
  www.bravofranco.com

  Downtown's Finest Italian cuisine in the heart of the Cultural District.

• Cafe Euro

  412.434.0800
  UPMC Tower
  600 Grant St.
  www.cafeeuropittsburgh.com

  Featuring a casual business atmosphere, Cafe Euro specializes in Mediterranean and Continental cuisine which features seven pasta dishes homemade from original Sicilian family recipes.

• The Carlton

  412.391.4099
  One Mellon Bank Center
  500 Grant St.
  www.thecarltonrestaurant.com

  Offering prime meats, fresh seafood, exquisite veal and pasta, The Carlton is known for its creativity. The menu changes daily, so you can always depend on fresh and seasonal ingredients begin available for your pleasure.

• Cafe Zao

  412.325.7007
  649 Penn Ave.

  Located in the heart of the Cultural District, the chef uses local flavors to enhance its Portuguese and cross-cultural cuisine.

• Lemon Grass Cafe

  412.765.2222
  124 6th St.

  Cambodian cuisine, with a variety of curries and other Southeast Asian fare, served in an upscale atmosphere makes this a great spot for lunch or dinner.

• The Original Oyster House

  412.566.7925
  20 Market Square
  www.originaloysterhousepittsburgh.com

  Known for its enormous fish sandwiches and fried oysters, The Original Oyster House is Pittsburgh's oldest bar and restaurant.

• The Original Fish Market

  412.227.3657
  Westin Convention Center Hotel
  1001 Liberty Ave.
  www.originalfishmarketpgh.com

  With an impeccable selection of the freshest seafood and shellfish flown in twice daily, a top rated sushi bar, and over 50 wines served by the glass, the Original Fish Market is truly a destination.

• Palate Bistro

  412.434.1422
  212 6th St.
  www.palatebistro.com

  New, modern French cuisine in the Cultural District.

• Palomino Restaurant - Rotisseria - Bar

  412.642.7711
  Four Gateway Center
  www.palomino.com

  Palomino is an upbeat city restaurant and bar famous for its rich and stylish ambiance. Guests love Palomino's European-inspired regional American Cuisine.

• The Terrace Room

  412.553.5235
  William Penn Hotel
  530 William Penn Place
  www.omniwilliampenn.com

  An award-winning restaurant serving "New Traditional" cuisine with original and creative dishes.

• Six Penn Kitchen

  412.461.2000
  146 6th Ave.
  www.sixpennkitchen.com

  Six Penn Kitchen is a neighborhood restaurant with world class aspirations. By paying attention to the basics—true hospitality, great food, casually sophisticated environment, Six Penn Kitchen raises the bar on the art of dining casually.

• Sonoma Grille

  412.697.1336
  947 Penn Ave.
  www.thesonomagrille.com

  Sophisticated, casual restaurant reminiscent of the Sonoma Valley. Fare is a melting pot of international cuisine, wrapped with a California twist.

• tonic bar & grill

  412.456.0460
  971 Liberty Ave.
  www.tonicpittsburgh.com

  Freshly squeezed cocktails, delicious soups, salads and small plates with superb dinners, too.