Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Pittsburgh by diners
Fine dining in the U.S. isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; instead, it's about cutting-edge culinary experiences.
Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller at the French Laundry unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.
Between the rise of chef's tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.
With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America to choose from, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Pittsburgh using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.
Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of Aug. 19, 2024.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#28. Revival on Lincoln
- Rating: 4.2/5 (164 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 366 Lincoln Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New American
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#27. Umami
- Rating: 4.3/5 (462 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 202 38th St. (Above Round Corner Cantina) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.0/5 (360 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 247 North Shore Drive Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Steakhouses
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#25. Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.1/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 455 5th Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood, American
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Joseph Tambellini Restaurant
- Rating: 4.1/5 (179 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 5701 Bryant St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian
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#23. Kaya
- Rating: 4.1/5 (992 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2000 Smallman St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Caribbean, Bars
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#22. Butterjoint
- Rating: 4.1/5 (337 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 208 North Craig St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Bars, American
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#21. Bridges & Bourbon
- Rating: 4.1/5 (361 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 930 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New American, Cocktail Bars
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#20. Meat & Potatoes
- Rating: 4.1/5 (2331 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 649 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New American, Gastropubs
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#19. Flowers In the Attic
- Rating: 4.2/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7505 Saltsburg Road Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New American
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#18. Casbah
- Rating: 4.2/5 (611 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 229 South Highland Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Greek, Mediterranean
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#17. Monterey Bay Fish Grotto
- Rating: 4.2/5 (740 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1411 Grandview Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Seafood, Bars, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Eleven
- Rating: 4.3/5 (912 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1150 Smallman St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New American
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#15. Fish Nor Fowl
- Rating: 4.3/5 (175 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 5523 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New American
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#14. Butcher and the Rye
- Rating: 4.3/5 (1085 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 212 6th St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New American, Cocktail Bars, Gastropubs
- Read more on Yelp
#13. täkō
- Rating: 4.3/5 (2019 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 214 6th St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New American, Mexican
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#12. Alla Famiglia
- Rating: 4.3/5 (458 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 804 East Warrington Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian
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#11. Eighty Acres Kitchen & Bar
- Rating: 4.4/5 (193 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1910 New Texas Road Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Bars, New American
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#10. Altius
- Rating: 4.4/5 (858 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 1230 Grandview Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New American, Venues & Event Spaces, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Morcilla
- Rating: 4.4/5 (431 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3519 Butler St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Spanish
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#8. Mola
- Rating: 4.4/5 (294 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6018 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Cocktail Bars
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#7. Apteka
- Rating: 4.4/5 (457 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4606 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Vegan, Bars, Modern European
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#6. Poulet Bleu
- Rating: 4.4/5 (454 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3517 Butler St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: French, Wine Bars
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#5. Dish Osteria and Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (331 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 128 South 17th St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian
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#4. Gaucho Parrilla Argentina
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2563 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 146 Sixth St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Argentine
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#3. Pusadee's Garden
- Rating: 4.5/5 (788 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5319 Butler St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Thai, Soup, Asian Fusion
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#2. Fig & Ash Wood Fire Kitchen
- Rating: 4.6/5 (278 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 514 East Ohio St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New American
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#1. Siempre Algo
- Rating: 4.7/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 414 East Ohio St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New American, Cocktail Bars, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 299 metros.
