Oakland Restaurants

• Ali Baba

  412.682.2829
  404 S. Craig St.
  www.ibp.com/pit/ali-baba

  Specializes in authentic middle eastern food, all prepared from fresh ingredients.

• Dave and Andy's Ice Cream Parlor

  412.681.9906
  207 Atwood St.

  Home to homemade ice cream, waffles and cones, this popular Oakland ice cream shop has been dishing out ice cream in Pittsburgh since 1983. The must-eat ice cream shop is known for unique flavors and the m&m they put in the bottom of each waffle cone to hold the ice cream in.

• Hemingway's Cafe

  412.621.4100
  3911 Forbes Ave.
  wwww.hemingways-cafe.com

  With over 22 types of draft beer, Hemingway's is the perfect place to try something new. If you're hungry, Hemingway offers an awesome variety of your favorite bar foods.

• India Garden

  412.682.3000
  328 Atwood St.
  www.indiagarden.net

  India Garden has mastered the art of Indian cooking. One walk through the door and you'll be hit with aromas from far-away lands.

• Joe Mama's Italian Deluxe

  412.621.7282
  3716 Forbes Ave.
  www.joemamas.com

  From pizza pies and Blue Plate Specials to soups and salads, Joe Mama's will feed you right!

• Lucca Ristorante

  412.682.3310
  317 S. Craig St.
  luccaristorante.com

  Discover Pittsburgh's own Tuscany. Northern Italian fine dining in an elegant setting.

• LuLu's Noodles/Yum Wok

  412.687.7777
  400 S. Craig St.

  Fresh Asian cooking.

• Mad Mex

  412.681.5656
  370 Atwood St.
  www.madmex.com/

  Discover Pittsburgh's own Tuscany. Northern Italian fine dining in an elegant setting.

• Original Hot Dog Shop

  412.621.7388
  3901 Forbes Ave.

  A veritable Oakland institution, serving hot dogs, French fries, subs, wings and pizza. The "O" is famous for the fries, which fill a large plate so you'll want to share with a friend.

• Pamela's

  412.683.4066
  3703 Forbes Ave.

  Breakfast and lunch are served every day and the aroma of freshly-made pancakes is heavenly! Try the omelets, French toasts, burgers, sandwiches, corned beef hash, fries, scrambles and the Oaklander (coleslaw with turkey).

• Union Grill

  412.681.8620
  413 S. Craig St.

  A neighborhood favorite for students and working stiffs alike. The tasty turkey Devonshire and many fish dishes (including yummy fish tacos) are house specialties.