Highest-rated Restaurants in Pittsburgh by Diners

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Highest-rated restaurants in Pittsburgh by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.

Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Pittsburgh, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.

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#22. Tikka N Wrapz

- Rating: 5.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 220 McHolme Drive Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Indian, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Bertrand

- Rating: 5.0/5 (110 reviews)
- Address: 1910 Cochran Road Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: French
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Thyme Machine

- Rating: 5.0/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4613 Liberty Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches, Donuts
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Grandma B's

- Rating: 5.0/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2537 Wylie Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Halal, Diners, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. LaScola's Italian Ice & Custard

- Rating: 5.0/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1218 North Euclid Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Waffles
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Don's Diner

- Rating: 5.0/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1729 Eckert St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Diners
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Oak Hill Post

- Rating: 5.0/5 (164 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 600 Brookline Blvd. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. ShadoBeni Trinidadian Vegan Cuisine

- Rating: 5.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 1534 Brighton Road Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Trinidadian, Vegan, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Sugar Spell Scoops

- Rating: 5.0/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1014 North Canal St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Vegan, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. KaFair Cafe

- Rating: 5.0/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1806 Chislett St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. ECHT Coffee House

- Rating: 5.0/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 107 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Red's Good News

- Rating: 5.0/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 542 Brookline Blvd. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sports Bars, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Refucilo Winery

- Rating: 5.0/5 (55 reviews)
- Address: 907 Western Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Wine Tasting Room, Tapas Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Just Roll'd Up

- Rating: 5.0/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 3730 Brighton Road Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Food Trucks, Sushi Bars, Poke
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. 1:11 Juice Bar

- Rating: 5.0/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 2743 East Carson St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Bombay to Burgh

- Rating: 5.0/5 (72 reviews)
- Address: 1814 South Braddock Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Groceria Merante

- Rating: 5.0/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3454 Bates St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Grocery, Sandwiches, Imported Food
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. El Rincon Oaxaqueño

- Rating: 5.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 3817 Butler St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Treat - Ice Cream and Liege Waffles

- Rating: 5.0/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 735 Copeland St. 1A Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Waffles
- Read more on Yelp