Eat Around the World in Pittsburgh

Have a craving to see the world from the comfort of the Steel City? We've rounded up the top spots representing countries from all over the globe.

Pittsburgh has its fair share of specialty and locally loved foods - Primanti's and pierogies anyone? - but what if you want to venture out into the world from right here? Lucky for you, Pittsburgh also prides itself on being a melting pot of cultures, so strap in and let us take you on a culinary tour around the globe from the confluence of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio rivers.

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Alla Famiglia
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Nano Betts

French Restaurants

La Gourmandine | 308 Forbes Ave (Downtown); 4605 Butler St (Lawrenceville); 116 Meyran Ave (Oakland)
Grab a pastry and a coffee and hang out at La Gourmandine. Each of the several locations throughout the city are designed to make you feel like you're hanging out at a cafe in Paris. Plus, look out for their seasonal and holiday offerings!

Gaby et Jules | 5837 Forbes Ave (Squirrel Hill)
Indulge in baked good fresh from the minds of the renowned pastry chefs at Gaby et Jules. With owners who came to Pittsburgh straight from France, you know you're getting an authentic flavor with every bite.

Poulet Bleu | 3517 Butler St (Lawrenceville)
After a brief hiatus, beloved French-inspired restaurant Poulet Bleu is back in business in Lawrenceville. Rustic charm mixed with refined cuisine, Poulet Bleu offers classic French dishes like escargot, beef tartare, and Parisienne gnocchi. And, of course, their wine list and dessert menu are must-visits while there.

Café Du Jour | 1107 E Carson St (South Side)
Nestled in Pittsburgh's historic South Side District, this restaurant is a unique European-inspired eatery. With a garden patio, you have to go here when the weather gets nice.

Paris 66 Bistro | 6018 Centre Ave (East Liberty)
An intimate French bistro, serving everyday French cuisine prepared with local, fresh ingredients.

The Vandal | 4306 Butler St (Lawrenceville)
Nestled in the charming neighborhood of Lawrenceville, The Vandal offers an authentic taste of French cuisine with a modern twist. Diners rave about the restaurant's "creative and excellent" menu, highlighting the seasonal ingredients sourced from local purveyors.

Madeleine Bakery & Bistro | 609 S Trenton Ave (Regent Square)
Madeleine Bakery is a family establishment in the Regent Square neighborhood of Wilkinsburg which uses traditional production methods for their handmade products baked fresh daily. With a wide variety of baked goods and food, as well as seasonal soup and sandwiches, this quaint bakery is a must-stop.

Latin Restaurants

Panaderia Jazmin | 300 Beverly Rd (Mt. Lebanon)
An authentic Mexican bakery, Panaderia Jazmin is where tradition meets taste. As Pittsburgh's first Mexican bakery, this staple to the community has a vast variety of fresh, traditional Mexican bread.

BALVANERA | 1660 Smallman St (Strip District)
A casual Argentine eatery dishing up steaks, seafood and other traditional dishes plus beer, wine and cocktails, this is a great place to stop after a day of shopping in the Strip

Arepittas | 412-428 Cherry Way (Downtown)
Personally, this is one of my favorite places to eat in Downtown Pittsburgh. Arepittas, a Venezuelan restaurants, is a quick stop for arepas, empanadas, cachapas, and more.

El Colibrí | 5331 Penn Ave (Garfield)
After years of working farmer's markets, catering, and pop-ups, El Colibrí has finally opening up a brick-and-mortar space in Garfield. With the new space, this Latina women-owned business is the 7th women-owned business to open in the Penn Ave Arts & Commercial District.

Cilantro y Ajo | 901 East Carson St (South Side)
Because of political instability back home, the owners, a culinary couple from Venezuela, left everything behind to restart in the United States. The dream of these two young cooks became a reality in a unique project in 2009. Marlyn, with her husband Anthony, opened their restaurant Gusto Criollo located in the beautiful island of Margarita, Venezuela. The roots of this project is intertwined with the proud culture of the Venezuelan tri-color flag.

Italian Restaurants

DiAnoia's Eatery | 2549 Penn Ave (Strip District)
As an Italian myself, DiAnoia's makes me feel like I'm sipping wine in a villa along the Italian's countryside. This Strip District staple features an Italian bistro interior with a wide range of pastries, coffee, and pasta.

Enrico's Biscotti Café | 2022 Penn Ave (Strip District)
Swing by this café and pastry shop in the Strip District, taking in the wafting aromas of sugar and spices. Enrico’s pastry side bakes sweet biscuits, macaroons, and cakes as take-home treats. The café side offers dine-in services in a narrow alley behind the storefront. Enrico’s serves breakfast and lunch options with a specialty in thin-crusted wood-fired pizzas topped with heaping amounts of melted mozzarella cheese.

Girasole Restaurant | 733 Copeland St (Shadyside)
Located in the Shadyside area, Girasole Restaurant serves various Italian dishes in a cozy atmosphere. Transport yourself to an old seaside villa with cobblestone walls, savoring the authentic taste of Italian cuisine with each bite. Plan to visit this dining spot often as the menu rotates to feature fresh seasonal flavors.

Sienna Mercato | 942 Penn Ave (Downtown)
Located in Downtown Pittsburgh, this three-story eatery offers a variety of dining options for all culinary enthusiasts. Visit Sienna Mercato’s rooftop beer garden and admire sweeping views of Pittsburgh’s iconic skyscrapers. Pick a table under a glass ceiling and hanging string lights for an indoor date night spot.

Capazoli's Trattoria Ristorantes | 2516 East Carson St (South Side)
Based near the South Side area, Capazoli's is one of Pittsburgh's newest Italian restaurants. It offers some of the most beautiful looking dishes in the city that take that classic Italian feeling and giving it a twist. Featuring specialty menus during special events and dates, like Valentine's Day and New Year's, this is a must-stop for those seeking something new and fresh.

Alla Famiglia | 804 E Warrington Ave (Allentown)
Explore traditional Italian fare in a two-story restaurant with a cocktail lounge and an outdoor patio area. Alla Famiglia embraces iconic Italian meals with seafood diavolo, shrimp, scallops, and a lobster tail in a spicy plum tomato sauce. With an on-site sommelier, you’ll receive the quintessential wine pairing to accompany your food.

Asian Restaurants

Novo Asian Food Hall | 1931 Smallman St (Strip District)
Located inside The Terminal in the Strip District, Novo Asian Food Hall plays host to a variety of family-run eateries with diverse Asian food, from dumplings and ramen to sushi and boba tea. There's also a lively bar you can sit at if you just want some sake.

Bao | 400 S Craig St (Oakland)
Bao has an extensive range of menu items, including specialty drinks such as boba slushies and mixtures of fruit and ice cream. We recommend their handmade steamed pork or vegetable buns, as they are extremely filling and flavorful and what they are known for! The texture of biting into the soft and squishy bao bun and the flavor that accompanies it is absolutely a treat in itself.

Everyday Noodles | 5875 Forbes Ave (Squirrel Hill)
If you’re looking for a fun and unique eating experience, be sure to make your way over to Everyday Noodles in Squirrel Hill for a plethora of appetizing meal options. Everyday Noodles is a Chinese restaurant that provides customers with the chance to watch handmade noodles and dumplings being carefully created through a viewing window.

Pusadee's Garden | 5319 Butler St (Lawrenceville)
Pusadee's Garden is a fine dining Thai restaurant in Lawrenceville that will have you feeling you're at a high-end resort right on the beach in a Thai island.

Taiwanese Bistro Café 33 | 1711 Shady Ave (Squirrel Hill)
Café 33, in Squirrel Hill, brings Taiwanese cuisine to Pittsburgh. Expect potstickers, scallion pancakes and soup dumplings, but also marinated turnips and jellyfish with celery

Social House 7 | 123 7th St (Downtown)
Get ready for a dining experience like no other here in the Steel City. Izakaya style dining is a Japanese fusion of a Gastro Pub and a Tapas Bar. Social House features Japanese, Korean & Thai cuisine meant for sharing (or not!), craft cocktails & brews, and late night party vibes for celebrating. Social House is the destination for your next night out, client meeting, or lunch with friends.

Indian Restaurants

All India Authentic Cuisine | 315 N Craig St (Oakland)
All India Authentic Cuisine, located in the heart of Oakland, offers the authentic taste of India, with dishes prepared using freshly ground spices blended in perfect proportions each day. Their best Indian food menu includes South Indian favourites such as dosas and idlis, North Indian specialities like biryani, curries, and naans, along with a flavorful variety of Indo-Chinese delights. Guests can enjoy a 7-days buffet featuring vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, appetizers, and desserts. They also provide catering services for any occasion.

Spice Affair | 8 Brilliant Ave (Aspinwall)
Spice Affair has a tranquil ambiance perfect for special dinners. Their specialties include diverse options of tandoori and breads as well as kebabs and tandoori shrimp. They also offer various options of lassi, including mango, rose and plain flavors. I recommend a glass of rose lassi after a meal to complete it on a sweet note. They do offer special and unique varieties of naan breads like kabuli naan, keema naan and chicken cheese naan. They are more specialized in North Indian curries and their saag is outstanding.

Mintt Fine Indian Cuisine | 3033 Banksville Rd (Banksville) & 3747 William Penn Hwy (Monroeville)
Mintt Indian Cuisine offers a wide variety of Indian and Indo-Chinese food. The restaurant is located at two places in Pittsburgh – One at Banksville Road and the other in Monroeville. They use fresh spices and blend them in right proportion every day according to each recipe. Don't forget to mention your spice tolerance level when you order your food. Food with spice level 10 will be really spicy! Don't forget to try their freshly baked cakes in their bakery section, including eggless and customized cakes.

Tamarind Exotic Indian Cuisine | 10 Saint Francis Way (Cranberry)
This restaurant serving authentic Indian cuisine is a continuous recipient of various awards from Pittsburgh Magazine, Pittsburgh City paper and Urbanspoon. They offer diverse delicious menus and pastries. Try their lunch buffet on the weekends to enjoy wide variety of Indian cuisine in one meal.

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