Upscale East End shopping blocks on Walnut and Ellsworth. Casbah Mediterranean, Girasole Italian, Lilith and Senyai Thai run the smarter end of the city's casual dining.
Order Mezze to start and whatever is on the wood grill, paired off the by-the-glass list.
Casbah in Shadyside serves Mediterranean wood-grilled cooking in Pittsburgh. A long-running big Burrito Group room with a serious wine list.
Order Share the seasonal plates and whatever the kitchen runs with Sicilian or Puerto Rican flavours.
Lilith in Shadyside serves contemporary cooking with Sicilian and Puerto Rican accents in Pittsburgh. A women-led room ranked among the city's best.
Order Boat noodle soup and a curry ordered at the heat level the kitchen recommends.
Senyai Thai Kitchen in Shadyside serves Bangkok street-style Thai in Pittsburgh. A small room known for boat noodles and properly spiced curries.
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Order A bowl of street noodles and a Thai iced tea.
Noodlehead on South Highland Avenue in Shadyside serves cash-only Thai street noodles in Pittsburgh. A big Burrito room built around bowls and bold spice.
Order Drip coffee
Coffee Tree Roasters on Walnut Street in Shadyside is a long-running cafe in Pittsburgh. Locally roasted coffee and a steady work-friendly room.
Order Burnt Almond Torte
Prantl's Bakery on Walnut Street in Shadyside has baked its Burnt Almond Torte in Pittsburgh since 1970. The cake widely called America's best.
Coffee Tree Roasters on Walnut Street in Shadyside roasts and pours across Pittsburgh. A long-running local roaster with cafes around the East End.
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