Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Pittsburgh area by diners
Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Pittsburgh area by diners
Fine dining in the United States isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; these days, it's all 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 and his three-Michelin-starred restaurant, 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 chefs' 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, 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 the Pittsburgh area 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., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of June 25, 2025.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#29. Monterey Bay Fish Grotto
- Rating: 4.2/5 (793 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1411 Grandview Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Seafood, Bars, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Casbah
- Rating: 4.2/5 (645 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 229 South Highland Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Greek, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Alta Via
- Rating: 4.2/5 (242 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 46 Fox Chapel Road Blawnox, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Scratch & Co
- Rating: 4.2/5 (299 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1720 Lowrie St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Comfort Food, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Eleven
- Rating: 4.3/5 (967 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1150 Smallman St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New American
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#24. Butcher and the Rye
- Rating: 4.3/5 (1110 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 212 6th St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New American, Cocktail Bars, Gastropubs
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Fish Nor Fowl
- Rating: 4.3/5 (200 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 5523 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#22. täkō
- Rating: 4.3/5 (2078 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 214 6th St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New American, Mexican
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#21. Alta Via Market Square
- Rating: 4.3/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2 Ppg Place Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Cocktail Bars, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Umami
- Rating: 4.3/5 (488 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 202 38th St. (Above Round Corner Cantina) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Alihan's Mediterranean Cuisine
- Rating: 4.3/5 (449 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 124 6th St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mediterranean, Turkish, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Hartwood Restaurant & Whispers Pub
- Rating: 4.3/5 (182 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3400 Harts Run Road Glenshaw, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pubs, New American, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Alla Famiglia
- Rating: 4.3/5 (492 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 804 East Warrington Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian
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#16. Altius
- Rating: 4.4/5 (913 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 1230 Grandview Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New American, Venues & Event Spaces, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Morcilla
- Rating: 4.4/5 (467 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3519 Butler St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Spanish
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#14. DiAnoia's Eatery
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1178 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2549 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Delis, Italian, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Apteka
- Rating: 4.4/5 (497 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4606 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Vegan, Bars, Modern European
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Mola
- Rating: 4.4/5 (320 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6018 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Severina
- Rating: 4.4/5 (178 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1330 Center Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Coffee & Tea
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#10. Eighth & Hays
- Rating: 4.4/5 (199 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 130 West Eighth Ave. Homestead, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Wine Bars, Pizza, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Poulet Bleu
- Rating: 4.4/5 (461 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3517 Butler St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: French, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Gi-Jin
- Rating: 4.5/5 (178 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 208 6th St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Dish Osteria and Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (364 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 128 South 17th St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Gaucho Parrilla Argentina
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2650 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 146 Sixth St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Argentine
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Garbarinos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5925 Baum Blvd. East Liberty, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian
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#4. Fig & Ash Wood Fire Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (314 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 514 East Ohio St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New American
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#3. Pusadee's Garden
- Rating: 4.5/5 (860 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5319 Butler St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Thai, Soup, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Siempre Algo
- Rating: 4.7/5 (153 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 414 East Ohio St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New American, Cocktail Bars, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Anthos
- Rating: 4.7/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3803 Willow Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Greek, Breakfast & Brunch, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 319 metros.
