Author: Valentina Vavasis
Review: Eighty Acres Kitchen & Bar
Farm-to-table restaurant Eighty Acres brings food prepared with finesse to Plum.
Review: One Thirty One East
Located in the southwest suburban community of Carnegie, One Thirty One East embodies the area’s renaissance.
Review: Istanbul Sofra
Head to Istanbul Sofra, one of Regent Square’s new additions, for assorted lamb dishes, vegetarian starters and well-executed desserts.
Review: Sienna Mercato
Matthew Porco, one of our Chefs of the Year, designs the menus at Sienna Mercato's downtown establishments.
8 Foodie Day Trips (and a Few Weekends, Too)
Hoping to take a leaf-peeping road trip? Keep food at the top of your priority list and consult our lineup of eight destinations, most within 150 miles of the city.
Review: Café Zinho
Seasoned chef and entrepreneur Toni Pais continues to impress folks who dine at his longstanding Mediterranean establishment, Café Zinho.
Review: La Palapa
Kick back and enjoy the home-cooked flavors of Mexico in this intimate South Side spot.
Best Restaurants 2014
Presenting 33 top-notch eateries that are revolutionizing Pittsburgh's food scene.
Best New Restaurant 2014: Grit & Grace
It’s a double win for the downtown restaurant, which also takes home our Delicious Design award.
Best in Class: Our 2014 Chefs of the Year
We tip our hats to the city's 13 premier chefs, who consistently create good food and help to position Pittsburgh's dining scene on a national scale.
Review: Crested Duck Restaurant
Crested Duck is a prime place to enjoy cured meats, pickled plates and European-inspired bistro dishes, such as chicken roulade.
Review: Grit & Grace
Brian Pekarcik and company deliver high-quality food in a stylish downtown atmosphere.
Review: Juniper Grill
Juniper Grill fires up the ‘burbs with its locations in Cranberry and Peters townships.
Review: Butcher and the Rye
The Cultural District hotspot sizzles with its extensive whiskey collection and assortment of large and small plates.
Review: Isabela on Grandview
The cuisine at old favorite Isabela on Grandview gets an update, thanks in part to the arrival of Executive Chef Alan Peet.
Review: Burgh’ers
Venture to Burgh’ers to find gourmet beef patties, Southern-inspired brunch dishes and a wide selection of craft beer.
Review: Thai Suan Thip
This Bellevue treasure offers authentic cuisine in a cozy setting served by chef/co-owner Joy Gehr.
Review: BOhèm
BOhèm brings a casual European experience to Seven Fields.
Review: Tân Lac Viên
Chef Steve Ngo achieves his dream of opening a Vietnamese spot, Tân Lac Viên, with his wife in Squirrel Hill’s bustling Murray Avenue business district.
Review: notion
Celebrated chef Dave Racicot brings notion’s sophisticated, imaginative cuisine to South Highland Avenue.
Review: Everyday Noodles
Squirrel Hill gem Everyday Noodles offers authentic Chinese noodles and dumplings, plus a front-row seat to the noodle-making action.
Chef of the Year Award: 2013
Mr. Shu, executive chef of Umi, is honored for his consistent perfection.
Best Restaurants 2013
Presenting 34 of the finest, freshest and most forward-thinking restaurants in Pittsburgh. Bon appetit!
Star Chef Award: 2013
Justin Severino, owner of Lawrenceville's Cure and a national rising star.
Delicious Design Award: 2013
Vallozzi’s new downtown location is a stunning combination of old-world Tuscany with classy modern touches.
Best New Restaurant: 2013
Chef Matthew Porco's Italian-inspired Sienna Sulla Piazza is lighting up Market Square.
Review: Fukuda
Fukuda offers a sophisticated Japanese dining experience with fresh seafood flown in from the world’s biggest market.
Review: Gia Visto
Gia Visto delivers flavorful homemade Italian food in an off-the-beaten-track Monroeville location.
Review: Green Forest Churrascaria
Green Forest Churrascaria serves plentiful Brazilian grilled meats in Penn Hills — so come hungry.
Review: Teppanyaki Kyoto
Teppanyaki Kyoto enriches the Highland Park dining scene by offering an authentic Japanese experience — complete with grilled treats like okonomiyaki.
Review: Eden
For tasty and nourishing eats, take a trip to Eden in Shadyside, where raw and vegan dishes fill the menu.
Review: Bar Marco
Bar Marco heats up the Strip with serious wine and spirits, and high-quality food to match, inside the old No. 7 firehouse.
25 Superb Pittsburgh Pizzas
We scoured the metro area to find 25 of the best pies.
Review: Alma Pan-Latin Kitchen
Alma Pan-Latin Kitchen is a neighborhood gem that brings international cuisine to the East End.
Review: Sienna Sulla Piazza
Celebrated local chef Matthew Porco is back on the scene, serving Italian fare in a “chill” open-air setting at Sienna Sulla Piazza.
Review: Hyeholde
Celebrating its 75th anniversary, Hyeholde continually evolves, serving exceptional food in a matchless setting.
Review: Stagioni
Bloomfield’s modest gem blossoms in its new South Side location.
Review: Cure
The team behind this (fairly) new Lawrenceville eatery focuses on using “extra local” and seasonal meat and produce, prepared in traditional ways.
25 Best Restaurants: 2012
From culinary heavyweights to neighborhood mainstays, these places keep us coming back.
2012 Chef of the Year
This year, we honor the inventive Brian Pekarcik, executive chef of Spoon and BRGR Bar.
2012 Rising Star Chef
Stephen Felder, executive chef and co-founder of Stagioni.
2012 Best New Restaurant
Legume has been reborn in Oakland, and chef Trevett Hooper is still as fearless as ever.
Review: Verde Mexican Kitchen & Cantina
This upscale venture in Garfield offers 170-plus tequilas and Mexican fare with a twist.
Review: The Porch at Schenley
The Porch at Schenley offers homemade food in a welcoming atmosphere at Oakland’s beautifully renovated Schenley Plaza.
Review: Las Velas
Perched above downtown’s Market Square, Las Velas offers a dynamic view, lively atmosphere and wide selection of Mexican fare.
Review: Legume
After moving to a larger space in Oakland, Trevett Hooper's bistro returns, better than ever.
Review: Aji Picante
Peruvian cuisine, expected to be a mega food trend in 2012, lands in Squirrel Hill.
Review: Meat & Potatoes
Visit this modern-day Pittsburgh speakeasy for decadent comfort food and top-notch mixed drinks.
