Best Neighbourhood Gem Restaurants in Penn Hills

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1. The Wooden Nickel Restaurant & Lounge - Monroeville

4.4

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Monroeville

Booked 5 times today

Monroeville's Hidden gem sparkles with a touch of style and sophistication. Upscale cuisine including: hand rolled pasta, fresh seafood, and the finest steaks and chops paired with an elegant wine list and delicious dessert menu.

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2. Eighty Acres Kitchen & Bar

4.9

Exceptional(1086)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Plum

Booked 6 times today

Eighty Acres Kitchen & Bar is a relaxed restaurant featuring New American cuisine with a farm-to-table emphasis. We are a family-owned and operated restaurant, with head chef Don Winkie leading the kitchen. At present, with business hours adjusted due to challenges of re-opening during the pandemic, Eighty Acres Kitchen & Bar is serving a modified brunch, dinner, and take-out Thursday-Sunday from 11:30 am - 9pm. The patio is open! Please call us directly to reserve your spot on the patio. Due to social distancing, reservations are strongly encouraged for bar and dining room seating. Current menus can be viewed at eightyacreskitchen.com.

3. Casbah

4.8

Exceptional(5355)

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!

4. Morcilla

4.9

Exceptional(1838)

Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • Lawrenceville

Booked 36 times today

Award-winning chef Justin Severino brings contemporary Spanish influenced cuisine to the Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh, just blocks from Severino’s Urban Mediterranean restaurant, Cure. Severino’s signature charcuterie program takes on a Spanish accent, enjoy pintxos from the bar and and large plates from a family-style menu to round out your experience. Refer to www.morcillapittsburgh.com for our current menu. Contact Morcilla for reservations larger than 4 guests.

5. SOBA Lounge

4.7

Exceptional(2876)

Price: Expensive

• Pan-Asian • Shadyside

Booked 33 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. Butterjoint

4.6

Exceptional(2925)

Price: Moderate

• French American • Oakland

Booked 37 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.

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7. City Works - Pittsburgh

4.4

Awesome(999)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 44 times today

90 local and global crafts on draft highlighting local brewers, American fare with chef-driven twists, upbeat vibes, and best-in-class service. The unique marriage of ultimate sports bar and delightful restaurant.

8. Kaya

4.8

Exceptional(2684)

Price: Moderate

• Caribbean • Downtown

Booked 31 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!

9. The Vandal

4.7

Exceptional(634)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary European • Lawrenceville

Booked 8 times today

Laid back neighborhood restaurant, focusing on intently seasonal food and cocktails. Small, ever changing menu ensures that you are experiencing the most exciting food in the most intimate of experiences. With respect to simplicity and execution, we try to highlight the awesome product from our local purveyors with minimal "fuss"

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10. Cioppino Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(1664)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 7 times today

Cioppino is a gem in the Strip District serving steak and seafood classics for over a decade. It's praised for its cozy atmosphere, excellent service, and top-notch food. Reviews rave about their unique brunch options, live music, and the cool cigar bar. The restaurant is a favorite spot for friends and dates alike, making it a neighborhood gem.

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Dave
Pittsburgh •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Beef wagu appetizer was amazing. Ask for extra jalapeno slices with it. Filet was also very nicely done. Bartender is skilled and professional.
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LisaVIP
Denver / Colorado •25 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
In addition to the beautiful train depot surroundings all decorated with for the holiday season, the food was delicious! We enjoyed the calamari appetizer, the French Dip Prime Rib sandwich and the Bronzed Salmon. Yum! Also our server, Stacy, was delightful!
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4.3
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REVEREND
Pittsburgh •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Hostess was professional. Waitress, Lisa, was prompt in serving each phase of foods. She was authentically happy to serve us. Wooden Nickel Restaurant is clean, and the atmosphere was inviting. The Fireplace greatly enhanced the Ambience. Parking was easy to access.
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The Wooden Nickel Restaurant & Lounge - MonroevillePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Monroeville
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4.4
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HungriesVIP
Chicago / Illinois •28 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 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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4.8
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Susan
Pittsburgh •222 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 Dec 2024
We had a very enjoyable evening at Eighty Acres last night. Our server, Michelle is so friendly and professional. Chef. Don makes the best Walleye with Black Garlic aioli and shredded brussell sprout slaw. My husband loved the Filet Mignon that was prepared perfectly medium rare. We always enjoy after dinner drinks at the bar with Paolo. Amy is the most gracious host anywhere.
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Eighty Acres Kitchen & BarPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Plum
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4.9

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25 restaurants available nearby

1. The Wooden Nickel Restaurant & Lounge - Monroeville

2. Eighty Acres Kitchen & Bar

3. Casbah

4. Morcilla

5. SOBA Lounge

6. Butterjoint

7. City Works - Pittsburgh

8. Kaya

9. The Vandal

10. Cioppino Restaurant

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