Restaurants near Carnegie Museum of Natural History

104 restaurants available nearby

1. Lucca Ristorante

4.2

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Oakland

Booked 14 times today

Pittsburgh's best kept secret, nestled on South Craig Street in Oakland. Explore Italy in a cozy casual setting. Lucca offers all pasta made in house fresh daily. All dishes are skillfully created with fresh ingredients. Weekly Lunch and Dinner features, created with seasonal ingredients. Enjoy your experience on our outside terrace, where Apertivo specials are offered daily. Our wine menu offers Italian wines from all over the region, along with some of your favorite domestic wineries. We specialize in large or small private gatherings. We truly believe you will enter as friends, and leave as family. Saluti!

2. Spirits & Tales

4.6

Exceptional(644)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Oakland

Booked 14 times today

A bold new brasserie sits atop The Oaklander Hotel and overlooks one of Pittsburgh’s most iconic neighborhoods, Spirits & Tales is designed for those with the desire gather around the table. Rooted in the spirit of the original brasserie, it reimagines classic French all-day plates and beloved dishes with inspired veg, locally sourced meats, and expertly prepared seafood. Classic and contemporary converge on the plate and in S&T’s unique interior design. Sweeping panoramic views and modern design are made complete by local details made of hand forged metal. Cocktailers will find a perfect martini service or unique perspectives and preparationsofa vast array of spirits in addition to regularly updated and menu-driven wine and craft beer offerings.

3. The Cafe Carnegie

4.5

Awesome(429)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Oakland

Booked 1 time today

The Café Carnegie brings approachable cooking using responsibly-sourced ingredients to Pittsburgh’s favorite museums. The bright space features a comfortable full-service dining area with seasonal outside seating, and a walk-up espresso bar for a relaxing break on a museum visit.

4. Butterjoint

4.6

Exceptional(2930)

Price: Moderate

• French American • Oakland

Booked 43 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.

5. Casbah

4.8

Exceptional(5369)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Shadyside

Booked 41 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!

6. Morcilla

4.9

Exceptional(1852)

Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • Lawrenceville

Booked 27 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.

7. ELEVEN

4.8

Exceptional(6199)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 41 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!

8. Grand Concourse

4.3

Awesome(8560)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 95 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.

9. SOBA Lounge

4.7

Exceptional(2884)

Price: Expensive

• Pan-Asian • Shadyside

Booked 18 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!

10. Ritual House

4.7

Exceptional(1498)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 75 times today

Spirited food and drink in an atmosphere designed for the senses. Ritual House was inspired by the world travels of friends who also have a passion for Pittsburgh. Inspired art, devilish details, and comfortable, luxurious surroundings, are just the start of the experience. Located in the iconic Union Trust Building in Downtown Pittsburgh, Ritual House features innovative modern American food with global flavors and artfully crafted cocktails imagined by Lisa & Herky Pollock. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Saturday and Sunday brunch.

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Alan
Columbus •1 review
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
The real value here is a very pleasant and quiet setting for a business lunch, and fantastic view! Menu is simple with good options for all dietary needs. Pricing a little high, though expected in a hotel bistro.
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Spirits & TalesPrice: Expensive• Contemporary French / American• Oakland
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Janice andVIP
Pittsburgh / Western PA •121 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Late night stop excellent service! Soup was warming blue fish pate was excellent
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ButterjointPrice: Moderate• French American• Oakland
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4.6
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DeronVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
My first time back in years as I moved out of the area. It’s even better than I remembered. We had a selection of shared items and apps and all were amazing and served with perfect timing.
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CasbahPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Shadyside
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4.8
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Lisa
Pittsburgh / Western PA •1 review
5.0
Dined on 19 Dec 2024
I met a friend for dinner on a Thursday night and we had a great time catching up. The food is delicious, the service prompt, warm, and friendly, and the atmosphere cozy. Parking can be somewhat of a bear, but Lucca's is worth that relatively small inconvenience.
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Lucca RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• Oakland
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4.2
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Ellen
Pittsburgh / Western PA •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 Dec 2024
Everything about our meal was perfect. The Cafe Carnegie is one of my favorite places to dine in Pittsburgh, whether I am visiting the musuem or not!
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The Cafe CarnegiePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Oakland
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4.5

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104 restaurants available nearby

1. Lucca Ristorante

2. Spirits & Tales

3. The Cafe Carnegie

4. Butterjoint

5. Casbah

6. Morcilla

7. ELEVEN

8. Grand Concourse

9. SOBA Lounge

10. Ritual House

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