47 cuisines represented in our Pittsburgh guide. Click through to the entry to see editor picks, what to order and how to book. Want a wider lens? All cuisines in this country or global cuisines index.

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Cafe27 restaurantsPittsburgh's cafe culture is dense and roaster-driven, spread across Lawrenceville, the Strip District and the East End. Cocktail bar25 restaurantsPittsburgh's cocktail scene matured fast and now stretches from speakeasy rooms to neighborhood haunts. Bakery21 restaurantsPittsburgh's bakery scene is deep and neighborhood-bound, from French laminated pastry to old Italian counters. Street food21 restaurantsPittsburgh's street food and grab-and-go scene leans on the Strip District and its market heritage. Brunch16 restaurantsBrunch is a Pittsburgh weekend ritual, and the lines outside Pamela's Diner in the Strip District tell the story. Wine bar16 restaurantsPittsburgh's wine bars cluster in Lawrenceville and the Strip District, mixing natural pours with serious lists. New American13 restaurantsNew American is where Pittsburgh's most ambitious kitchens push hardest. Pizzeria12 restaurantsPittsburgh's pizza ranges from corner-slice institutions to wood-fired and Detroit-style newcomers. Brewery11 restaurants Italian10 restaurantsItalian cooking is woven into Pittsburgh's identity, from Strip District counters to handmade-pasta rooms. Seafood9 restaurantsPittsburgh sits far from any coast, but its seafood spots range from raw bars to old-school fish houses. Thai6 restaurantsThai cooking is one of Pittsburgh's strongest Asian categories, spread across several neighborhoods. Vietnamese6 restaurantsVietnamese cooking thrives in Pittsburgh's East End, from old-guard counters to newer cafes. Polish modern5 restaurantsPolish cooking is part of Pittsburgh's bedrock, and a few kitchens give it a modern edge. American diner4 restaurantsThe Pittsburgh diner is built for shift workers and night owls, and the Strip District anchors the tradition. Mexican4 restaurantsMexican food in Pittsburgh runs from sit-down rooms to quick taqueria-style spots. Argentine3 restaurantsArgentine cooking in Pittsburgh centers on the grill and the wine that goes with it. Burgers3 restaurantsPittsburgh takes its burgers seriously, with one classic and one modern poles apart. German3 restaurantsPittsburgh's German roots run through the North Side, where Max's Allegheny Tavern keeps the tradition alive. Japanese izakaya3 restaurantsThe izakaya, Japan's pub-style small-plates format, is best represented in Pittsburgh by Umami. Mediterranean3 restaurantsMediterranean cooking in Pittsburgh spans the polished and the everyday. American2 restaurantsPittsburgh's broad American cooking runs from refined comfort plates to the long-running neighborhood grill. Belgian2 restaurantsBelgian cooking is a narrow but well-loved corner of the Pittsburgh map. British gastropub2 restaurantsThe British-leaning gastropub in Pittsburgh blends pub comfort with a bit more ambition in the kitchen.

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