Highest-rated restaurants in Pittsburgh by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.
New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Pittsburgh, according to reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
#30. Just Roll'd Up
- Rating: 4.8/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 3730 Brighton Road Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Food Trucks, Sushi Bars, Poke
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#29. Parma Sausage Products
- Rating: 4.8/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1734 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Meat Shops, Grocery, Delis
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#28. Arepittas
- Rating: 4.8/5 (171 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 412 Cherry Way Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Venezuelan
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#27. Albero Verde
- Rating: 4.8/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 2101 Greentree Road Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Caterers, Italian
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#26. Kevin's Deli
- Rating: 4.8/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4415 5th Ave. Ste 120 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Delis, Salad, Sandwiches
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#25. My Kabab
- Rating: 4.8/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1130 US-19 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mediterranean, Desserts, Soup
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#24. LaScola's Italian Ice & Custard
- Rating: 4.8/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1218 North Euclid Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Waffles
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#23. Tikka N Wrapz
- Rating: 4.8/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 220 McHolme Drive Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Indian, Wraps, Chicken Wings
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#22. Sugar Spell Scoops
- Rating: 4.8/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1014 North Canal St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Vegan, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#21. Thyme Machine
- Rating: 4.8/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4613 Liberty Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches, Donuts
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#20. Oak Hill Post
- Rating: 4.8/5 (199 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 600 Brookline Blvd. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New American
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#19. Red's Good News
- Rating: 4.8/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 542 Brookline Blvd. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sports Bars, Sandwiches, Burgers
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#18. ECHT Coffee House
- Rating: 4.8/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 107 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
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#17. Café Momentum - Pittsburgh
- Rating: 4.8/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 268 Forbes Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Community Service/Non-Profit, Cafes
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#16. Refucilo Winery
- Rating: 4.9/5 (60 reviews)
- Address: 907 Western Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Wine Tasting Room, Tapas Bars
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#15. Novaria Coffee
- Rating: 4.9/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 1812 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Bakeries
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#14. KaFair Cafe
- Rating: 4.9/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1806 Chislett St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Bakeries
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#13. Istanbloom
- Rating: 4.9/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 4109 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Turkish, Mediterranean
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#12. ShadoBeni Trinidadian Vegan Cuisine
- Rating: 4.9/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 1534 Brighton Road Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Trinidadian, Vegan, Breakfast & Brunch
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#11. Café 102
- Rating: 4.9/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 4314 Butler St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Bubble Tea
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#10. Itamae Thai and Sushi Bar
- Rating: 4.9/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 193 Castle Shannon Blvd. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Thai, Japanese
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#9. Bitty & Beau's Coffee
- Rating: 4.9/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 1920 Smallman St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Breakfast & Brunch
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#8. 1:11 Hazelwood Juice Stand
- Rating: 4.9/5 (52 reviews)
- Address: 4901 2nd Ave. Floor 1 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Vegan
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#7. Groceria Merante
- Rating: 4.9/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3454 Bates St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Grocery, Sandwiches, Imported Food
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#6. Panaderia Jazmin
- Rating: 4.9/5 (66 reviews)
- Address: 300 Beverly Road Ste A Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Bakeries, Mexican
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#5. El Rincon Oaxaqueño
- Rating: 4.9/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 2614 Brownsville Road Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#4. Hanadi's Mediterranean Food
- Rating: 4.9/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 4721 McKnight Road Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mediterranean, Halal
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#3. Treat - Ice Cream and Liege Waffles
- Rating: 4.9/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 735 Copeland St. 1A Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Waffles
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#2. Laziz Lebanese Cuisine
- Rating: 4.9/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 615 Washington Road Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Lebanese
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#1. Brother Andre's Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 164 Washington Place Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Bakeries, Community Service/Non-Profit, Cafes
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.