Pittsburgh: Downtown Food Tour with 6 Authentic Tastings
Taste Pittsburgh’s heart through 6 local dishes on a guided downtown food tour. From iconic sandwiches to pierogies, uncover the city’s rich history, culture, and hidd...
Tessaro's is an american grill restaurant in Bloomfield, Pittsburgh.
Editorially verified May 28, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Signature dishes: Hardwood-grilled burger, Steaks
Must order: The hardwood-grilled burger, cooked over the open fire behind the bar.
Tip: No reservations; put your name in and wait at the bar. Cash and card both fine.
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Address: 4601 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Soju in Garfield serves Korean-American cooking and soju cocktails in Pittsburgh. A small family-run room plating fried chicken, bibimbap and banchan.
Signature: Korean fried chicken, Bibimbap
Order: Korean fried chicken, a bibimbap and a round of the soju cocktails.
Tip: The soju and craft cocktail list is half the fun. Reserve for weekends; the room is compact.
The Parlor Dim Sum in Lawrenceville serves Cantonese dim sum and barbecue in Pittsburgh. Chef Roger Li's room plating dumplings, buns and char siu.
Signature: Har gow, Char siu bao
Order: Har gow, char siu bao and whatever Cantonese barbecue the kitchen is running.
Tip: Small and popular; weekends get a wait. Dim sum is the whole point, order broadly.
Muddy Waters Oyster Bar in East Liberty serves a raw bar and Gulf-leaning seafood in Pittsburgh. Oysters, po'boys and one of the city's long happy hours.
Signature: Oysters, Po'boys
Order: A dozen oysters and a po'boy, with a cocktail off the happy-hour list.
Tip: The oyster happy hour is the value play. Walk-in friendly; bar seats face the shuckers.
Soju in Garfield serves Korean-American cooking and soju cocktails in Pittsburgh. A small family-run room plating fried chicken, bibimbap and banchan.
Signature: Korean fried chicken, Bibimbap
Order: Korean fried chicken, a bibimbap and a round of the soju cocktails.
Tip: The soju and craft cocktail list is half the fun. Reserve for weekends; the room is compact.
Alta Via in Fox Chapel serves Northern Italian cooking from big Burrito in Pittsburgh. Wood-fired pizza, handmade pasta and a strong by-the-glass list.
Signature: Wood-fired pizza, House pasta
Order: A wood-fired pizza, a fresh pasta and a glass off the Italian list.
Tip: There is also a downtown Alta Via location. Reserve ahead for the Fox Chapel original.
Senyai Thai Kitchen in Shadyside serves Bangkok street-style Thai in Pittsburgh. A small room known for boat noodles and properly spiced curries.
Signature: Boat noodles, Pad see ew
Order: Boat noodle soup and a curry ordered at the heat level the kitchen recommends.
Tip: Ask for Thai-spicy if you want it. Small room; expect a short wait at peak.
Reva Modern Indian in East Liberty serves contemporary regional Indian cooking in Pittsburgh. A bright room plating tandoor dishes and chef-led curries.
Signature: Tandoor plates, Regional curries
Order: A tandoor plate to share and a regional curry off the chef's list.
Tip: More modern than the city's older Indian rooms. Good for groups; reserve at weekends.