Best Neighbourhood Gem Restaurants in Point Breeze

40 restaurants available nearby

1. Casbah

4.8

Exceptional(5355)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Shadyside

Booked 53 times today

Casbah is a neighborhood restaurant and wine bar located in Pittsburgh’s East End. From the year-round garden patio to the dining room, from the cozy bar to the wine cellar, each visit can feel like a new and special experience.Casbah offers a broad menu focused on northern Mediterranean-inspired cuisine from Italy, Spain, France and Greece that emphasizes local ingredients. All meals start with warm, house made bread from Eleven’s kitchen. A cheese plate followed by appetizers, a bowl of fresh pasta, or a four-course meal are all possibilities for an evening at Casbah.Reservations are available up to 30 days in advance; we look forward to serving you!

2. Grand Concourse

4.3

Awesome(8499)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 140 times today

Housed in the beautifully preserved Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad Station, the Grand Concourse restaurant at Station Square is a true testament of grandeur and elegant dining. With a cathedral stained-glass vaulted ceiling, marble columns, and a dramatic staircase, guests are quickly transported to the glamorous side of the Progressive Era with the luxury of a modern day menu. Our award-winning seafood restaurant boasts a fine selection of our signature seafood dinner specials, tender steaks, poultry, and on Sundays, the best brunch in Pittsburgh. Nestled comfortably on the riverfront and overlooking the downtown skyline, Grand Concourse at Station Square will outshine any restaurant near you—and any seafood restaurant Pittsburgh has to offer. Come join us for the most memorable dining experience around.

3. Meat & Potatoes

4.5

Awesome(1801)

Price: Very Expensive

• Comfort Food • Downtown

Booked 32 times today

Meat & Potatoes is a high end gastropub in downtown Pittsburgh. Its kitchen takes as its inspiration the idea of elevating comfort food to a gourmet level. Its chefs are inspired by fresh, seasonal ingredients and its bar staff creates innovative cocktails and serves a range of wines by the glass and draught beers, as well. The menu at Meat & Potatoes is a new take on basic. There are classic appetizers like fried pickles, grilled bread and fried Brussels sprouts, as well as more innovative fare like fried pigs ear and buttermilk fried chicken liver. Meat & Potatoes mains include pot roast, salmon and lamb neck cassoulet.

4. ELEVEN

4.8

Exceptional(6172)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 62 times today

Located in Pittsburgh’s Strip District, Eleven pays homage to the city’s history with its industrial backbone and polished interior. The Eleven culinary team crafts the ever-changing menu from the most vibrant seasonal products painstakingly sourced from farms across the region. Eleven’s offerings can be experienced in the well-appointed dining rooms or more casually at the bar with the Tavern menu. Every dish at Eleven places the ingredients at center stage, echoing the kitchen’s position in the heart of the building.Reservations are available up to 30 days in advance; we look forward to serving you!

5. SOBA Lounge

4.7

Exceptional(2875)

Price: Expensive

• Pan-Asian • Shadyside

Booked 61 times today

Located in Shadyside, Soba draws guests in with plush comfort and gentle mystery, featuring a cascading water wall, glass staircase, and hand-painted murals. The spacious lounge and multiple dining nooks allow visitors to meet for drinks, share appetizers with friends, or enjoy a modern dining experience.Soba cooks from the heart and features an array of small plates and entrees intended for sampling and sharing. The cuisine draws inspiration from China, Japan, South Korea and Thailand, though it also incorporates elements from other Southeast and South Asian cultures. Soba offers a seasonal cocktail list with both classic and contemporary offerings.Reservations are available up to 30 days in advance; we look forward to serving you!

6. The Commoner

4.6

Exceptional(2409)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 38 times today

The Commoner is a beloved neighborhood gem in Downtown Pittsburgh. With its industrial-inspired setting and a menu featuring seasonal comfort foods with a modern twist, it's a hit among locals. Reviewers rave about its 'great atmosphere', 'delicious food', and 'excellent service'. The cozy ambiance and the 'right amount of atmosphere' make it a go-to for many. It's 'never disappoints' and 'always worth it for a special night out'.

7. Butterjoint

4.6

Exceptional(2925)

Price: Moderate

• French American • Oakland

Booked 39 times today

Butterjoint is a comfy bar and restaurant located in North Oakland. Our welcoming and eclectic atmosphere is appropriate for almost any occasion - whether it be meeting a friend for a drink, celebrating an important event, or relaxing after work. Our menu is a mixture of familiar Pittsburgh foods (think pierogies, hamburgers, French fries) and French bistro classics (beef tartare, raclette, mussels), and seasonal classics that come and go throughout the year. We put care into our vegetarian dishes too, including making our own tempeh, falafel, and veggie patties from scratch. Menu items change frequently--usually every day--and reflect many long-standing relationships we have with farms and breweries in our region. In addition to reservations, we also have a thirty seat bar that is first come, first serve. We don’t know exactly how old the bar is, but it’s at least seventy years old (probably older) and very cozy. Our friendly bartenders are here to make something you like.

8. Morcilla

4.9

Exceptional(1837)

Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • Lawrenceville

Booked 37 times today

The Morcilla team brings contemporary Spanish influenced cuisine to the Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh. Enjoy a mix of pintxos, house made charcutería and large plates meant for sharing from our family-style menu. End your experience with churros and chocolate hazelnut fondue to round out the evening. Our beverage program features craft cocktails, an extensive wine list, a deep sherry and vermut selection and local craft beer. Our dining room is intimate, perfect for celebrating your next special occasion with your favorite person. If you prefer bar seating, the full menu is available there too. We do recommend reservations, but hold a few bar seats for walk-in diners. Refer to www.morcillapittsburgh.com for our current menu.

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9. Pino's Contemporary Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar

4.8

Exceptional(1211)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Point Breeze

Booked 9 times today

Welcome to Pino's Contemporary Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar!Pino's is a small neighborhood eatery tucked away in Pittsburgh's popular East End neighborhood of Point Breeze. You will often find regulars from the neighborhood and new guests enjoying dinner and drinks. With a warm decor of Italian mosaic tabletops, rich woods and colors, Pino's is a welcoming spot where Executive Chef & Owner Joseph "Pino" Mico proves there's more to Italian cuisine than just red sauce. Here you will find a merging of creative interpretations of the Italian classics as well as Mediterranean cuisine that is thoughtful and complex. Please be sure to view our most current menu offering on our website at : www.chefpino.com

10. Frick Park Tavern

4.8

Exceptional(638)

Price: Expensive

• Comfort Food • Point Breeze

Booked 31 times today

MENUhttps://www.frickparktavern.com/menuFrick Park Tavern was established for the neighborhood serving scratch food and beverages. We want the customer to feel at home, a place where you can come in and enjoy dinner with your friends and family.

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Pittsburgh / Western PA •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Greeted warmly loved that we were seated in the main dining hall. I loved that I was able to people watch! Many guests came for a buffet and were disappointed! But the atmosphere and Indias smile were so engaging that she made up for the lack of buffet
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Betty
Pittsburgh / Western PA •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Our server, Michael was quite attentive. The food was outstanding as usual, and we thoroughly enjoyed spending our anniversary wining and dining at the Cashbah!
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HungriesVIP
Chicago / Illinois •28 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The Winter Salad has a perfect balancr of flavors and textures. Highly recommend. The Ricotta Cavelltrlli also had just the balance of lightness and heaviness, richness and savory vegetables. Husband had perfectly cooked strip steak.
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ELEVENPrice: Very Expensive• American• Downtown
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cara
Denver / Colorado •22 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
Soba lounge is excellent. We had two apps, three different entrees and 2 desserts and each was packed with flavor and beautifully plated. I recommend the rare tuna entree, the mushrooms on the appetizers - and the chocolate maki.
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SOBA LoungePrice: Expensive• Pan-Asian• Shadyside
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Jeffrey
Pittsburgh / Western PA •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 Dec 2024
My wife loved her scallops. The salmon was very creative and delicious. Potato soup was excellent. Our waiter was very friendly. They made sure we had time to get to our show. Would definitely recommend this establishment 👍👍
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40 restaurants available nearby

1. Casbah

2. Grand Concourse

3. Meat & Potatoes

4. ELEVEN

5. SOBA Lounge

6. The Commoner

7. Butterjoint

8. Morcilla

9. Pino's Contemporary Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar

10. Frick Park Tavern

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