Best Restaurants for Foodies in South Side

19 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Carmella's Plates and Pints restaurant

1. Carmella's Plates and Pints

4.8

Exceptional(716)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 12 times today

Carmella’s Plates & Pints is the first restaurant for co-owners, Carmella Salem and Michael Alberter. Our kitchen creates upscale comfort cuisine.Our dining room has a warm and cozy feel due to the wood- beamed cathedral ceiling, open fireplace, taxidermy and stained glass windows that adorn the dining room. Our guests feel as though they are tucked away at some destination lodge that exists in the heart of the Historic Southside. Local meats are delivered daily with Wild Game plates on the menu such as our staple plates like the Bison Burger and Smoked Wild Boar Meatballs. We do have an intimate 60 seat dining room and ask that guests please call us for parties of 6 or more to make a reservation. Our expansive Whiskey Bar boasts over 500 Selections. Enjoy 11 Wines on Tap / 27 Craft beers on Tap / 11 Cocktails on Tap.

2. The Commoner

4.6

Exceptional(2413)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 27 times today

The Commoner in Downtown Pittsburgh is open for business!At our gastropub, we don’t distinguish between commoners and kings; we just want to feed the good people of Pittsburgh. In the restaurant, seasonal menus add a modern flair to classic comforts, complemented by a robust selection of local beers and craft spirits. It’s all served in an industrial-inspired setting in downtown Pittsburgh. Come and join us for an uncommonly good time.

3. Fig & Ash

4.8

Exceptional(2148)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Northside

Booked 27 times today

A wood-flamed mash-up of Modern America with classic influences, guests will relish just how delicious home-away-from-home scratch cooking can be. At Fig & Ash, we provide seasonal sustainable comfort dishes, in a warm rustic setting. Fig & Ash offers a new take on old favorites and new adventures that will become favorites. We allot one hour and forty-five minutes for each party of two and two hours and fifteen minutes for each party of four. Please keep this in consideration when dining with us to ensure a great experience for everyone. We can accommodate up to a party of five in our Main Dining Room. Please contact us for larger reservations. We have outdoor patio seating available equipped with commercial overhead heaters. Please contact us for more details.

4. Morcilla

4.9

Exceptional(1850)

Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • Lawrenceville

Booked 43 times today

The Morcilla team brings contemporary Spanish influenced cuisine to the Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh. Enjoy a mix of pintxos, house made charcutería and large plates meant for sharing from our family-style menu. End your experience with churros and chocolate hazelnut fondue to round out the evening. Our beverage program features craft cocktails, an extensive wine list, a deep sherry and vermut selection and local craft beer. Our dining room is intimate, perfect for celebrating your next special occasion with your favorite person. If you prefer bar seating, the full menu is available there too. We do recommend reservations, but hold a few bar seats for walk-in diners. Refer to www.morcillapittsburgh.com for our current menu.

A photo of The Melting Pot - Pittsburgh restaurant

5. The Melting Pot - Pittsburgh

4.7

Exceptional(1875)

Price: Expensive

• Fondue • Downtown

Booked 105 times today

Pittsburgh's favorite celebration restaurant. "The Melting Pot is pure entertainment," declares the NY Times. Whether it's a romantic dinner for two, a gathering of friends for a bridal or baby shower, girl's night out, happy hour, or a birthday, The Melting Pot has the recipe to make all your occasions special. Relax in our inviting, open, elegant atmosphere and let our attentive servers guide you through our selection of fondues, sauces, and fine wines. Winner of an "Award of Excellence" from Wine Spectator magazine. The Melting Pot specializes in fondue and offers a wide variety of menu options for all dietary needs. In addition to our regular menus, we also serve gluten free and vegan offerings. To-go options are now available! Place an order online or by calling the restaurant!

6. Meat & Potatoes

4.5

Awesome(1813)

Price: Very Expensive

• Comfort Food • Downtown

Booked 33 times today

Meat & Potatoes is a high end gastropub in downtown Pittsburgh. Its kitchen takes as its inspiration the idea of elevating comfort food to a gourmet level. Its chefs are inspired by fresh, seasonal ingredients and its bar staff creates innovative cocktails and serves a range of wines by the glass and draught beers, as well. The menu at Meat & Potatoes is a new take on basic. There are classic appetizers like fried pickles, grilled bread and fried Brussels sprouts, as well as more innovative fare like fried pigs ear and buttermilk fried chicken liver. Meat & Potatoes mains include pot roast, salmon and lamb neck cassoulet.

7. ELEVEN

4.8

Exceptional(6198)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 35 times today

Located in Pittsburgh’s Strip District, Eleven pays homage to the city’s history with its industrial backbone and polished interior. The Eleven culinary team crafts the ever-changing menu from the most vibrant seasonal products painstakingly sourced from farms across the region. Eleven’s offerings can be experienced in the well-appointed dining rooms or more casually at the bar with the Tavern menu. Every dish at Eleven places the ingredients at center stage, echoing the kitchen’s position in the heart of the building.Reservations are available up to 30 days in advance; we look forward to serving you!

8. Siempre Algo

4.9

Exceptional(661)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 10 times today

We believe that hospitality comes from optimism, compassion, and trust.By fostering a culture that values collaboration and encouragement, we make it possible to take chances and grow, and to have hospitality be an expression of who we are.The resulting offerings are carefully crafted food and beverage, and a welcome that passes our care for each other and our profession on to our guests.

9. Senti Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(1861)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Lawrenceville

Booked 12 times today

Top 100 Fit For Foodies in America: Senti Restaurant is an Italian restaurant and wine bar/lounge located on Butler St. in Lawrenceville (off street parking available). We serve authentic, modern Italian food originated from traditional recipes. Our automated wine dispenser is available for customers to self serve, if desired, using a prepaid gift card. We offer fine Italian wines both by the bottle or in measured pours in the wine dispenser.We are also equipped to provide a private and elegant space for your private events, business luncheons, lunch and learns, rehearsal dinners, bridal and baby Showers, holiday parties and birthday parties.

A photo of fl.2 Fairmont Hotel Pittsburgh restaurant

10. fl.2 Fairmont Hotel Pittsburgh

4.1

Excellent(1432)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 17 times today

fl.2 is the balance of vibrant and inviting elements designed to create the perfect dining experience. Brasserie-style menu offerings create a fresh and intimate setting.The menu pays homage to tradition, ensuring the majority of items are house made and locally sourced, and combines these elements with innovative and unexpected preparations with variations of contrasts and textures.The bar program follows suit and is rooted in fresh ingredients, locally sourced spirits and brews, and small batch estate wines that pair naturally.

See what locals rave about

From verified diners like you

A
Amy
Pittsburgh / Western PA •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great food and staff! Atmosphere is great but can be loud.
More info
Fig & AshPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Northside
•
4.8
C
Cary
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Nice little find while in Pittsburgh. Got the "off menu" burger and it was killer. Spicy Crab and Potato appetizers are large and delicious.
More info
The CommonerPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown
•
4.6
I
Izaiah
Pittsburgh / Western PA •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We had an incredible evening! The food was absolutely outstanding— The service was impeccable, with the staff going above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, making it the perfect setting for a special night. My girlfriend and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking to enjoy amazing food, top-notch service, and a wonderful night out!
More info
The Melting Pot - PittsburghPrice: Expensive• Fondue• Downtown
•
4.7
K
Katie
Philadelphia County •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
If you are looking for a true hug this is your spot. What a surprise as you walk into the gorgeous bar and then to the back of the restaurant where you are transported to a lodge, cabin, a time travel where pubs began? The immense drink menu had us gobsmacked at the banana old fashioned and festive cocktails, but vinos on tap? Pierogis were legit homemade and the bison meatloaf was a chef kiss and the hug you need on a cold night. Dessert was a true treat and the French press was smooth and delicious.
More info
Carmella's Plates and PintsPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown
•
4.8
B
Brian
Pittsburgh / Western PA •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
I have heard great things about Morcilla so my wife and I made reservations for our anniversary dinner. We were not disappointed in the food, drinks, atmosphere or service. All were top notch. It was a great experience and we'd go back again to try more items from the menu. Morcilla is a great option for a date night, or just having dinner with a few friends.
More info
MorcillaPrice: Very Expensive• Spanish• Lawrenceville
•
4.9

Best Restaurants for Foodies in South Side

Price

Cuisine

Regions

Areas

Top Rated

Dining Options

Seating options

Accessibility

19 restaurants available nearby

1. Carmella's Plates and Pints

2. The Commoner

3. Fig & Ash

4. Morcilla

5. The Melting Pot - Pittsburgh

6. Meat & Potatoes

7. ELEVEN

8. Siempre Algo

9. Senti Restaurant

10. fl.2 Fairmont Hotel Pittsburgh

See what locals rave about

Explore OpenTable