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EXPLORE PITTSBURGH |  | | | | | | 3 Station Sq
Pittsburgh,
PA
15219
412-471-9463 | | | | | Description: STATION SQUARE. Locals warn that you should call Buca di Beppo several days in advance for reservations this fun Italian eatery is that popular. This is a great place to go with the family or a group of festive pals. Meals are served family style, so be prepared to dig in for your share of their signature chicken cacciatore, traditional baked ravioli or savory seafood pasta. Don't miss the garlic bread or the prosciutto and Gorgonzola salad, and of course, save room for Pittsburgh's best cannoli.
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| 24 Donati Rd
Pittburgh,
PA
15241
412-833-7000 | | | | | Description: BETHEL PARK. A modest gray house provides the backdrop for this family-run neighborhood bistro, where elegant French-inspired fare is the main attraction. Signature flatbreads come with several topping combinations such as boursin cheese and sundried tomato tapenade, or crab, mozzarella and pesto sauce. Zesty pastas, from the unusual Pasta Stack (boursin-stuffed shrimp wrapped in bacon) to the Pasta Foody (sausage, sundried tomato, garlic and banana peppers in red wine sauce), are available as both mains and sides. Other flavorful dinner options include lamb chop, osso bucco and yellowfin tuna. Come from 5-6pm for $13 blue plates specials, which include a featured main dish, bread, salad, dessert and nonalcoholic beverage.
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| 229 S Highland Ave
Pittsburgh,
PA
15206
412-661-5656 | | | | | Description: SHADYSIDE. With a menu featuring a seductive blend of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern specialties, Casbah rocks well into the evening. The wide-open space sparkles with ornate paintings and furniture, and lattice window covers dignify the interior with a feeling of exclusivity and separation from the outside bustle. Couscous and lentils with shrimp tease out a surprisingly full flavor without the heaviness of beef or lamb tainting palate and wallet.
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| Dave & Andy's Homemade Ice Cream207 Atwood St
Pittsburgh,
PA
15213
412-681-9906 | | | | | Description: OAKLAND. Dave & Andy's Homemade Ice cream is universally accepted as the best ice cream in Pittsburgh the Pittsburgh City Paper formalized this distinction in 2000 when they listed Dave & Andy's on their "best of" list. Though the most popular flavor is chocolate chip cookie dough, more adventuresome tasters can try pumpkin ice cream or real cream ice cream (no additional flavorings are added.) And there's a little surprise at the bottom of each homemade waffle cone! ATM onsite.
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| 130 7th St
Pittsburgh,
PA
15222
412-338-0303 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. Movers and shakers in Pittsburgh eat at Seventh Street Grille. On a typical day, you'll see businesspeople grabbing a quick burger for lunch, young and trendy folks enjoying happy hour, and pre-theater diners sampling a wide variety of traditional American favorites like seafood, pastas, and steaks. The beer selection wins particular praise from those "in the know."
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| 5888 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh,
PA
15217
412-422-1888 | | | | | Description: SQUIRREL HILL. "How Lee Cow!" is likely what you'll think when you see your order from this delicious Chinese joint. Be prepared to take the tasty food outside after paying. Not only is there no seating inside, but you'll want to escape with the bounty, thinking they may have given you way too much food by accident. Don't worry, they didn't portions are just that huge. N.B. The place is also popular with students who carry the Carnegie Mellon Card.
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| 328 Atwood St
Pittsburgh,
PA
412-682-3000 | | | | | Description: OAKLAND. If you like Indian food, you can't miss what India Garden has to offer namely, half-price specials every night after 11pm. In addition, you can expect a courteous, attentive staff and a menu with over 100 tantalizing dishes, from tandoori shrimp to potato-and-garlic naan bread. The dark brown dining area sizzles a spicy red hue late at night as the lights from Atwood Street filter in, reminding you that, as good as the food is, you're not actually on another continent.
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| 1400 Smallman St
Pittsburgh,
PA
15222
412-552-0150 | | | | | Description: STRIP DISTRICT. Vibrantly decorated two-level dining room serves up innovative Italian eats. A great value, its family-style Sunday dinner features main courses that feed 2-4 people for $25-32. Lidia's signature Sunday Sauce (Italian sausage, pork, meatballs in tomato and red wine) is served over rigatoni with garlic bruschetta. A $20 wine list also helps diners get the biggest bang for their bucks.
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| 537 Suismon St
Pittsburgh,
PA
15212
412-231-1899 | | | | | Description: When Pittsburgh natives crave authentic German cuisine and genuine Bavarian beers, they head to Max's Allegheny Tavern. This festive eatery features five types of sausage, six varieties of schnitzel and a not-to-be-missed potato pancake Reuben. If you can't decide which to try, Max's lets you create a sampler platter with mini-portions of three of their German specialties. Sides include potato pancakes and dumplings, sweet and sour cabbage and homemade spaetzle. For dessert, Max's serves delicious bread pudding and you guessed it German chocolate cake.
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| 947 Penn Ave
Pittsburgh,
PA
15222
412-697-1336 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. Sonoma Grille is one of the culinary cornerstones of the city's bustling Cultural District. It offers a chic, yet casual atmosphere, great food, and even better wines. Californian signatures include a trio of ahi dishes and stuffed pork tenderloin with banana; there's also a mixed grill that includes 1-3 grilled meats, dipping sauces of your choice, and a side dish. To complement the cuisine, the sommelier has selected an impressive array of wines ($20 to $2000 per bottle) whose features coincide perfectly with the menu's selections.
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