Best Casual Restaurants in Shadyside

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1. Umi Japanese Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(705)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Shadyside

Booked 5 times today

With every detail considered and every arrangement intended, Umi exists to please with gentle perfection. Perfectly fresh fish is prepared in an elegantly and understated manner. Traditional Japanese decor reflects the ancient art of sushi while lively music and contemporary service align with the modern and masterful preparation of the plates. Climb the steps for an exquisitely refined journey.Umi is located directly upstairs from Soba in Shadyside. Reservations are available up to 30 days in advance; we look forward to serving you!

2. Kaya

4.8

Exceptional(2685)

Price: Moderate

• Caribbean • Downtown

Booked 24 times today

Located in Pittsburgh’s Strip District, Kaya is a casual, island-inspired restaurant with colorful mosaics, tribal art and exposed brick walls that whisks customers away to exotic shores as they walk through the door. Kaya serves both traditional island dishes and American favorites with an island twist. Tropas (tropical tapas) sandwiches and entrees are all made with local ingredients and bold flavors. And with its classic preparations paired with exciting seasonal offerings, Kaya’s tropical cocktail list is like a vacation in a glass. Reservations are available up to 30 days in advance; we look forward to serving you!

3. Golden Gai

4.8

Exceptional(63)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Point Breeze

Booked 27 times today

Welcome to Golden Gai, a hidden gem nestled in the vibrant heart of Pittsburgh’s East End, conveniently located in Bakery Square. Step inside and embark on a culinary journey to the bustling streets of Japan with our Izakaya-style dining experience.As you enter Golden Gai, you’re greeted by the warm ambiance of traditional Japanese decor fused with modern touches, creating an inviting atmosphere that is both chic and cozy. The soft glow of our stunning light fixtures over the intimate dining space, where the wooden bar top that spans the length of the space, and slate accents evoke the charm of Tokyo’s iconic Golden Gai district.At the helm of our kitchen is Executive Chef Michael Taylor, a master of Japanese cuisine renowned for his innovative approach to flavor and presentation. With a background honed at the esteemed Gi-Jin, Chef Taylor brings his passion for culinary excellence to every dish, infusing each bite with creativity and precision.

4. Fish nor Fowl

4.7

Exceptional(546)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • East Liberty

Booked 48 times today

Fish Nor Fowls chic, Italian influenced menu centers on beautiful ingredients, simply executed to deliver an experience like none other in Pittsburgh. The natural, clean design of the space combines functionality with comfort and beauty. Visionary Chef, Richard DeShantz, creates a rustic menu with modern takes on classic Italian inspired dishes.

5. Lucca Ristorante

4.1

Excellent(1663)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Oakland

Booked 6 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!

6. Paris 66

4.6

Exceptional(2208)

Price: Moderate

• French • Shadyside

Booked 3 times today

Enter Paris 66 and you will immediately feel transported to a French Bistro down to the last detail. This upscale, award-winning haven is not only a "family affair" – exclusively owned & operated with love by doting duo Frederic and Lori Rongier – but it is also that rare combination of worlds - intimate and inviting, yet appropriate for both special occasions & casual get-togethers. We bring a menu of everyday French culinary classics by offering up the perfect marriage of local/organic sensibilities with French influences & techniques. A superb wine list invites and ensures you to find the most perfect wine to pair with the delicious flavors created in the open kitchen. Sip our signature cocktail from the sidewalk terrace in the warmer months or enjoy our perennially popular heated patio in the rear. And of course, no visit is complete without a taste of one of the artistically masterful and masterfully artistic delectable creations of Master Pastry Chef David Piquard. Bon Appétit!

7. Osteria 2350

4.7

Exceptional(493)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown

Located Within Pittsburgh's Historic Strip District, Osteria 2350 Is a Casual Italian Eating Establishment, Similar to a Tavern, Less Formal Than a Ristorante or Trattoria, Offering Seasonally Prepared Dishes Featuring Fresh Local Ingredients. Offering Complimentary Valet After 4pm Friday and Saturday At The Entrance Of Our Neighboring Sister Location, Cioppino Restaurant & Cigar Bar.

8. Alla Famiglia

4.9

Exceptional(994)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • South Side

Booked 60 times today

Alla Famiglia has been delighting local and traveled guests in this very same location for over two decades. This "diamond in the rough" is conveniently located on the hilltop of Pittsburgh's South Side. Boasting a fine dining atmosphere, its family owned and operated, and promises to deliver a consistent product with every visit. You will be greeted and treated like family, as you enjoy homemade scratch Italian specialties, an award winning wine list, and complex scratch cocktails. Dine in an old world atmosphere under paddle fans, exposed brick, antiquities from all around the world. Six unique and interestingly decorated dining rooms comprises the character of this institution which started with just 8 tables, 25 years ago. Choose from daily provisioned fishes and exotics from the sea, dry and wet aged Prime beef, tender milk fed veal, and homemade maccheroni are just some of the choices you will have to select from. Crown the evening with our pastries prepared on site.

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9. Fogo de Chao - Pittsburgh

4.4

Awesome(2006)

Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Downtown

Booked 47 times today

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

10. Grand Concourse

4.3

Awesome(8540)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 135 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.

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Kenneth
Pittsburgh •2 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Victoria has waited on us for 4 years at Kaya. Truly a pleasure as she is most professional and pleasant.
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KayaPrice: Moderate• Caribbean• Downtown
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4.8
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mike
Pittsburgh •5 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Delicious food, good service, but a little overpriced.
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Fish nor FowlPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• East Liberty
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4.7
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Nancy
Pittsburgh •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We took my mom to Golden Gai for her birthday. She loved it and had a great time. We were happy to find the foods that we loved so much in Japan earlier this year. The shrimp tempura was our favorite. The shrimp were huge and we loved the sauce that went with them. So flavorful! We also really enjoyed the gyoza (dumplings), spicy tuna roll and udon noodles with chicken. While we were dining, we were talking about the dishes we had and asking questions about things that were slightly different. The sushi chef heard us and told us more about the food and why it was done the way they do it. It was very interesting and he seemed like a great guy. There were so many good dishes and drinks on the menu that we’ll definitely be back to try more things.
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Golden GaiPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Point Breeze
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4.8
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Serena
Greater Boston •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 20 Dec 2024
If you’ve never been to an omakase before and you are with someone who is new to raw fish, this is a good decent intro spot.
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Umi Japanese RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Shadyside
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4.8
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Lisa
Pittsburgh •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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4.1

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55 restaurants available nearby

1. Umi Japanese Restaurant

2. Kaya

3. Golden Gai

4. Fish nor Fowl

5. Lucca Ristorante

6. Paris 66

7. Osteria 2350

8. Alla Famiglia

9. Fogo de Chao - Pittsburgh

10. Grand Concourse

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