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Find menus, directions, hours, and reviews for Pittsburgh restaurants, cafes and eateries located in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
1902 Landmark Tavern
24 Market Square
Originally opened as Dimling Brothers Bar and Restaurant (German cuisine), 1902 Landmark Tavern has gone by many other names including Cheshire Cat and Crazy Quilt. This Market Square landmark in downtown Pittsburgh is best known for its raw bar, vodka bar, and gourmet chops and steaks.
August Henry's City Saloon
946 Penn Avenue
Located within a block of the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in downtown Pittsburgh, August Henry's City Saloon serves up American comfort food in a turn-of-the-century, casual atmosphere.
Bigelow Grille
Doubletree Hotel, One Bigelow Square
The award winning Bigelow Grille serves up contemporary American cuisine with a bit of Pittsburgh flair. One of 2007 Pittsburgh Magazine's 25 Best Restaurants.
Bravo Franco
613 Penn Avenue
Enjoy Italian cuisine in the heart of Pittsburgh's downtown cultural district, just steps from Heinz Hall and the Benedum. Bravo Franco specializes in veal osso buco, filet and strip steaks. They also have a mouthwatering selection of desserts.
Cafe Euro Pittsburgh
US Steel Tower, Lower Level, 600 Grant St
This contemporary downtown Pittsburgh restaurant offers an extensive menu of Mediterranean and Continental dishes, including reasonably priced salads, sandwiches and pasta dishes. Reservations suggested for both lunch and dinner.
Cafe Zao
649 Penn Avenue
Located next to the O'Reilly Theater, this restaurant from the owners of Baum Vivant and Cafe Zinho features Portuguese cuisine, along with an abundance of seafood dishes and the occasional steak and chop. Food from their kitchens is also featured at The Cabaret at Theater Square.
Caffe Amante
120 5th Place
Enjoy delicious Italian cuisine in downtown's Fifth Avenue Place, with a view of the golden triangle.
The Capital Grille
301 Fifth Avenue
One of the newest steak houses in downtown Pittsburgh, The Capital Grille features dry, aged steaks, fresh seafood, and a huge wine list in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere. This is an upscale chain, with dozens of restaurants nationwide. Open for dinner seven days a week, and lunch Monday - Friday.
The Carlton Restaurant
500 Grant St.
Located just around the corner from the Mellon Arena, the Carlton is known for its entrance decor featuring caricatures of Pittsburgh personalities and it's good food and wine list. Limo service is available to downtown Pittsburgh cultural events. Dress is business casual. Named among Pittsburgh Magazine's 2007 Restaurant Legends.
Casablanca Bistro
212 Sixth Street
Located across from Heinz Hall, this Mediterranean restaurant features Spanish, Moroccan, and French Fusion cuisine. Special dinner/theater packages are often offered for select cultural district performances.
Christos Mediterranean Grill
130 Sixth Street
Authentic greek cuisine is on the menu at this popular Cultural District eatery. Restaurant owner Christos Melacrinos, once personal chef to Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, has decorated the place with personal mementos and family photos.
Ciao Baby
435 Market Street
Serious continental Italian cusine is the focus of this fun and friendly restaurant in downtown Pittsburgh's Market Square.
Common Plea Restaurant
310 Ross St.
The Common Plea has long been known as one of the city's top restaurants. It attracts judges, and city and county government bigwigs at lunch due to its location across from the county courthouse, and a more general clientele at dinner. A rich, formal decor and fine Italian continental cuisine. Reservations suggested.
Courthouse Tavern
310 Forbes Avenue
Offers a lunch menu for Downtown office workers, as well as Happy Hours.
Cuzamil Restaurante Mexicano
500 Liberty Avenue
Mexican cuisine is the obvious focus of this Pittsburgh restaurant, with locations downtown on Liberty Avenue, and on Murray Ave. in Squirrel Hill.
F. Tambellini Ristorante
139 Seventh St
A Pittsburgh tradition for over 50 years, F. Tambellini serves up Italian cuisine in the downtown theater district. Tambellini's Legendary Zucchini appetizer is a Pittsburgh favorite.
Franktuary
325 Oliver Avenue
What a combination - hot dogs, fruit shakes and kettle-cooked potato chips in the historic Trinity Cathedral in downtown Pittsburgh. They also serve wraps, salads, breakfast, and a few veggie items.
Grille on Seventh
130 Seventh Street, Suite 110
In the heart of downtown Pittsburgh's cultural district, Grille on Seventh offers a varied menu of mostly American cuisine for both lunch and dinner. Features a wireless hot zone.
Morton's Steakhouse
625 Liberty Avenue, CNG Tower
The downtown Pittsburgh location of Morton's Chicago Steakhouse is famous for its signature tableside menu presentation: steaks, whole Maine lobsters and other selections are presented on a cart rolled to your table. If you aren't hungry, one look at their menu will change things!
Nine on Nine Restaurant & Bistro
900 Penn Avenue
This upscale restaurant in the downtown Pittsburgh Cultural District serves up a sophisticated menu and a first-class dining experience.
The Original Fish Market
1001 Liberty Avenue
Located in the downtown Westin Convention Center Hotel, the Original Fish Market is a popular Pittsburgh seafood restaurant and sushi bar. Food is always beautifully presented, but its quality varies just as much as the menu. Be sure to save room for dessert!
Palate Bistro
212 Sixth Street
A casual, yet sophisticated ambiance and delicious fusion French cuisine have made this modern French bistro a popular addition to the downtown Pittsburgh Cultural district. Located across the street from Heinz Hall. Fixed price theater menu available for pre-theater dining and a bar menu for after theater drinks.
Palomino
Four Gateway Center, Suite 100
Popular for its stylish ambiance, this upbeat city restaurant and bar offers the flavors of the Mediterranean, with hints of French, Spanish, and Italian. An upscale chain with locations in several large cities nationwide.
Paradiso Ristorante
One Oxford Center, Level 3
The location is beautiful and the food is generally good at this Italian restaurant in downtown Pittsburgh. Happy Hour runs from 5-7pm on week nights.
Ruth's Chris Steak House
Six PPG Place
The Pittsburgh location of this chain of gourmet restaurants, is best known for its steak but also offers a host of other entrees. You can check out the menu online as well as find hours, directions and more. Dress is casual to dressy.
Six Penn
146 Sixth Street
This neighborhood American bistro focuses on relaxed but attentive service, and good food at down-to-earth prices. The food is a nice mix of unfussy comfort foods such as mac'n cheese and cornbread and more interesting fare such as polenta goat cheese "fries" and grilled watermelon salad. Open late. The Wall Street Journal called Six Penn "where to eat in Pittsburgh."
Sushi Kim
1241 Penn Avenue
Located between downtown Pittsburgh and the Strip District, in easy walking distance of most downtown hotels, Sushi Kim serves up a wide variety of Korean sushi and sashimi dishes. The menu even includes pictures so you can see what you'll be getting.
Trilogy
620 Liberty Avenue
What used to be La Strada on the ground floor of Two PNC Plaza is now Trilogy, a modern, but elegant eatery with fresh, unusual American cuisine. Outdoor patio available, weather permitting.

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