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On Oct 17, 2016, at 4:42 PM, Patty Costantini <PattyC4303@comcast.net> wrote:

The "Pittsburgh People" (Patty Costantini, Debbe Marcinko, Heidi Fawber, David Zak) have met on numerous occasions to discuss what recommendations and information to share with you before & during your visit to Pittsburgh.  One of our topic areas was OUR own favorite restaurants (vs. the "best" lists previously provided).  As it turns out, our list got so long that it would likely not be very helpful.  

 

SO, I am going to share with you some ideas for places to go to eat.  I already mentioned an important one the other day, the Osyter House in Market Square.  I also told you my 2 favorite restaurants in Pittsburgh are Alla Famiglia and Kaya.  

 

You MUST visit Mt. Washington, even if you do not eat at a restaurant there.  You can take the incline from the Station Square area to get there.  http://www.duquesneincline.org/

IF you decide to eat while on Mt. Washington, there are several restaurants from which to choose.  The most popular right now is Altius.  http://altiuspgh.com/

 

Here are a few other popular & fun spots to consider.  

 

1.      Primanti Brothers – https://www.primantibros.com/

I am only saying this because this place makes every article about food in Pittsburgh!  My opinion is that it's only ok, but maybe you need to go in the middle of the night to make it truly Pittsburgh.  It's quite a tourist attraction/destination.

 

2.      Church Brew Works – http://churchbrew.com/

Almost all out of town visitors stop here.  It's a lot of fun & very interesting to see.  There are many craft beers and the food is different and quite good.  They even have a daily pierogi special, which confirms you're in Pittsburgh.

 

3.      Penn Brewery - http://www.pennbrew.com/Home.aspx

Notice a theme here?  People lately have moved beyond IC (Iron City) Light & like good beer.  

 

4.      Grand Concourse – http://www.grandconcourserestaurant.com/

Adequate restaurant in a beautiful setting (old train station).  

 

5.      Il Pizzaiolo - http://pizzaioloprimo.com/

Fabulous pizza & now have a place in Market Square downtown.  

 

6.      William Penn Hotel, Terrace Room or Palm Court – https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/pittsburgh-william-penn

Great brunch and lovely high tea respectively.

 

7.      The Commoner - http://www.thecommonerpgh.com/

New and delicious.

 

A few other ideas:

 

8.      Eleven – Strip District – elegant, always delicious

9.      Casbah – Shadyside

10.  Chengdu Gourmet – Squirrel Hill

11.  Mediterranean Grill – Squirrel Hill

12.  Piper's Pub – South Side

13.  Green Forest Churrascaria – Penn Hills

14.  Lydia's (yes, that Lydia!) – Strip District

15.  Original Hot Dog Shoppe – Oakland

16.  Chinatown Inn - Downtown

17.  Ritter's Diner – Bloomfield 

18.  DeLuca's Diner – Strip District

19.  Pamela's – Strip District (a favorite of the Obamas) – tremendous crepe-like pancakes

 

Ok, I have not finished listing the places we each consider worth trying.  But I hope this list, along with the "best" lists, will be a start for keeping you well fed during your visit.

 

See you soon!

 

PattyC

 

Patricia A. Costantini, 

RN, MEd, LPC, CRC, CCM, CLCP, LNCC, D-ABVE, CNLCP

Costantini Rehab, Inc.

PO Box 97105

Pittsburgh, PA  15229-0105

412-939-3424  (Preferred)

fax 412-939-3427

cell 412-849-1619

 

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