Highest-rated restaurants in Pittsburgh, according to Foursquare

With the advent of Big Data, it's now easier than ever to quantify what people like around the globe. And when it comes to food, Americans seem to have specific opinions. American dining brands have a long and storied history, and whether they're fast food, fast-casual, high-end, or super cheap, U.S. restaurants offer something for almost everyone.

What's clear about U.S. dining habits is that people love options. Restaurants across America are chock-full of variety, mixing ethnicities, food regions, and cultures into steaming melting pots of (often) fried deliciousness.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated restaurants in Pittsburgh using data from Foursquare. Restaurants are ranked by average rating as of Jan. 20, 2021, these restaurants range from fast food powerhouses to local hot spots.

Locals reading the list will surely see some favorite eateries and classic go-to restaurants. Keep reading to see if your favorite restaurant made the list—and to see which spots you haven't been to yet.

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#30. Chicken Latino

- Rating: 8.8
- Price: $
- Category: Peruvian
- Address: 2101 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh

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#29. Butcher and the Rye

- Rating: 8.8
- Price: $$$
- Category: American
- Address: 212 6th St (between Penn & Liberty), Pittsburgh

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#28. Carson Street Deli

- Rating: 8.8
- Price: $$
- Category: Deli / Bodega
- Address: 1507 E Carson St, Pittsburgh

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#27. La Gourmandine

- Rating: 8.8
- Price: $
- Category: Bakery
- Address: 300 Cochran Road (Cedar Blvd), Pittsburgh (Mount Lebanon)

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#26. The Cheesecake Factory

- Rating: 8.8
- Price: $$
- Category: American
- Address: 415 S 27th St (at SouthSide Works Town Sq), Pittsburgh

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#25. Whitfield

- Rating: 8.8
- Price: $$
- Category: American
- Address: 120 Whitfield St (btw Penn Ave & Baum Blvd), Pittsburgh

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#24. DiAnoia's Eatery

- Rating: 8.8
- Price: $$
- Category: Italian
- Address: 2549 Penn Ave (26th St.), Pittsburgh

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#23. Bird On The Run

- Rating: 8.8
- Price: $
- Category: Fried Chicken
- Address: Pittsburgh

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#22. Spoon

- Rating: 8.8
- Price: $$$
- Category: American
- Address: 134 S Highland Ave, Pittsburgh

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#21. Mancini's Bakery

- Rating: 8.8
- Price: $
- Category: Bakery
- Address: 1717 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh

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#20. Kaya

- Rating: 8.8
- Price: $$
- Category: Caribbean
- Address: 2000 Smallman St, Pittsburgh

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#19. Spak Brothers Pizza and More

- Rating: 8.8
- Price: $
- Category: Pizza
- Address: 5107 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh

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#18. Onion Maiden

- Rating: 8.8
- Price: $$
- Category: Vegetarian / Vegan
- Address: 639 E Warrington Ave, Pittsburgh

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#17. Pitaland

- Rating: 8.9
- Price: $$
- Category: Mediterranean
- Address: 620 Brookline Blvd, Pittsburgh

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#16. Poulet Bleu

- Rating: 8.9
- Price: $$$
- Category: French
- Address: Pittsburgh

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#15. Altius

- Rating: 8.9
- Price: $$$
- Category: Seafood
- Address: 1230 Grandview Ave (Oneida), Pittsburgh

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#14. Taiwanese Bistro Cafe 33

- Rating: 8.9
- Price: not available
- Category: Taiwanese
- Address: 1711 Shady Ave (Forbes Ave), Pittsburgh

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#13. Penn Avenue Fish Company

- Rating: 8.9
- Price: $$
- Category: Seafood
- Address: 2208 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh

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#12. Geppetto Cafe

- Rating: 8.9
- Price: $
- Category: Breakfast
- Address: 4121 Butler St, Pittsburgh

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#11. Meat and Potatoes

- Rating: 8.9
- Price: $$
- Category: Gastropub
- Address: 649 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh

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#10. Pamela's P&G Diner

- Rating: 8.9
- Price: $$
- Category: Diner
- Address: 60 21st St (at Smallman St), Pittsburgh

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#9. Bea Taco Town

- Rating: 9.0
- Price: $
- Category: Mexican
- Address: 633 Smithfield St, Pittsburgh

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#8. Benny Fierro's

- Rating: 9.0
- Price: $
- Category: Pizza
- Address: 1906 E Carson St, Pittsburgh

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#7. Smiling Banana Leaf

- Rating: 9.0
- Price: $$
- Category: Thai
- Address: 5901 Bryant St (at N. Euclid Ave.), Pittsburgh

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#6. Thai Me Up

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $
- Category: Thai
- Address: 118 S 23rd St (Sarah St), Pittsburgh

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#5. Point Brugge Café

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $$
- Category: New American
- Address: 401 Hastings St, Pittsburgh

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#4. Fiori's Pizzaria

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $
- Category: Pizza
- Address: 103 Capital Ave, Pittsburgh

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#3. Il Pizzaiolo

- Rating: 9.2
- Price: $
- Category: Pizza
- Address: 703 Washington Rd, Pittsburgh

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#2. La Gourmandine Bakery

- Rating: 9.2
- Price: $$
- Category: Bakery
- Address: 4605 Butler St, Pittsburgh

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#1. Gaucho Parilla Argentina

- Rating: 9.2
- Price: $$
- Category: Argentinian
- Address: 1607 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh