Guidebook for Pittsburgh
Food Scene
La Prima Espresso Company
205 21st StFor old men drinking espresso and talking in Italian
Penn Avenue Fish Co
2208 Penn Avefor great sushi and fresh fish
Colangelo's Bakery & Cafe
207 21st StBreakfast sandwiches, pastries and lunches
Smallman Galley
145 Bakery Square Boulevardoffers four different kitchen concepts and a bar under one roof
Bar Marco
2216 Penn AveMarket Square
Street fairs, restaurants, bars
Justin Severino is a famous chef and this is where he made his mark. Great charcuterie and gin and tonics (homemade tonic).
46 locals recommend
Cure
5336 Butler StJustin Severino is a famous chef and this is where he made his mark. Great charcuterie and gin and tonics (homemade tonic).
Tapas and more by Justin Severino. The recipe for the marinated cheese with orange peel was in Bon Appetit!
36 locals recommend
Morcilla
3519 Butler StTapas and more by Justin Severino. The recipe for the marinated cheese with orange peel was in Bon Appetit!
Quaint place with mismatched dishes and great food on top of Troy Hill. Be sure to play one of the board games.
18 locals recommend
Scratch Food & Beverage
1720 Lowrie StQuaint place with mismatched dishes and great food on top of Troy Hill. Be sure to play one of the board games.
Meat & Potatoes
649 Penn AveGreat craft cocktails and meat-centric food
Pork & Beans
136 6th StWho doesn't love bbq and bourbon?
Pamela's Diner
60 21st StreetGreat pancakes, no nonsense, cash only!
Cafe Raymond
2009 Penn AveGood lunch place
Arts & Culture
Senator John Heinz History Center
1212 Smallman Stwith iconic ketchup bottle
Saint Stanislaus Church
57 21st StIconic Polish church
The Andy Warhol Museum
117 Sandusky StOne of Pittsburgh's most famous exports
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
2900 Liberty AveThe offer barre and other classes too.
Contemporary Craft
5645 Butler StTake a class, shop for exceptional jewelry or check out the latest exhibit.
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
4400 Forbes AveThe Pittsburgh Symphony and Pops are great but it also hosts a range of other performances.
69 locals recommend
Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts
600 Penn AveThe Pittsburgh Symphony and Pops are great but it also hosts a range of other performances.
Byham Theater
101 6th StA great smaller venue to see folks like John Legend or comedians,
Shopping
Hot Haute Hot Inc
2124 Penn AveFor wonderful home goods and gifts run by a terrific group of gals
Robert Wholey & Co. Inc.
1711 Penn AveFor fresh fish, meats and small grocery market
Roxanne's Dried Flowers
2115 Penn AveLovely dried flower arrangements, toiletries and gifts
Reyna Foods
2031 Penn AveThis is where you get your Mexican dried peppers and freshly made tortillas.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cavo Night Club
1916 Smallman StPittsburgh Winery
2809 Penn AveLive music and wine made on site with imported grapes
Maggie's Farm Rum Distillery
3212a Smallman Stfor award-winning rum
Live performances, great cheese pairings, wine, full bar and great food
9 locals recommend
Alphabet City
40 W North AveLive performances, great cheese pairings, wine, full bar and great food
Live music in cramped quarters in the basement. Old school and awesome!
28 locals recommend
James Street Gastropub & Speakeasy
422 Foreland StLive music in cramped quarters in the basement. Old school and awesome!
Take a tour of the distillery or sample some of the products in the tasting room. There is a full selection of items for purchase.
43 locals recommend
Wigle Whiskey
2401 Smallman StTake a tour of the distillery or sample some of the products in the tasting room. There is a full selection of items for purchase.
Parks & Nature
Point State Park
601 Commonwealth Plfountain and views of all three rivers
Filled with amazing live birds. Be sure to catch one of the shows to see the birds perform.
153 locals recommend
National Aviary
700 Arch StFilled with amazing live birds. Be sure to catch one of the shows to see the birds perform.
Getting Around
Healthy Ride Bike Sharing Station
21st StreetDedicated bike lanes to downtown on Penn Avenue
This rails-to-trails conversion goes all the way to Washington, D. C.
10 locals recommend
Bike the Great Allegheny Passage
600 First AvenueThis rails-to-trails conversion goes all the way to Washington, D. C.
Entertainment & Activities
Pittsburgh Penguins
1001 Fifth AveStanley Cup winning hockey team
Pittsburgh Pirates
Voted one of America's best ball parks
Rivers Casino
777 Casino Dr