Maria’s guidebook
Food scene
Best coffee in Pittsburgh! Great walking neighborhood, grab a cappuccino and stroll Lawrenceville
60 locals recommend
Espresso A Mano
3623 Butler StBest coffee in Pittsburgh! Great walking neighborhood, grab a cappuccino and stroll Lawrenceville
The BEST Italian food in Pittsburgh, everything is made in house from scratch by an Italian family from Lucca, pasta made by hand daily by the mom <3 The tiramisu is legendary. Stop next door at The Grapperia--a grappa bar owned by the same family--and try my favorite cocktail, the LaVanda, or grab a bottle of wine to enjoy over dinner next door. They dont take reservations at Piccolo and it can be hard to get a table on a busy night, but lunchtime is a great way to try the cuisine if you cant beat the dinner crowd
56 locals recommend
Piccolo Forno
3801 Butler StThe BEST Italian food in Pittsburgh, everything is made in house from scratch by an Italian family from Lucca, pasta made by hand daily by the mom <3 The tiramisu is legendary. Stop next door at The Grapperia--a grappa bar owned by the same family--and try my favorite cocktail, the LaVanda, or grab a bottle of wine to enjoy over dinner next door. They dont take reservations at Piccolo and it can be hard to get a table on a busy night, but lunchtime is a great way to try the cuisine if you cant beat the dinner crowd
Great locally made ice cream, I live for their seasonal strawberry ice cream
19 locals recommend
Millie's Homemade Ice Cream
246 Forbes AveGreat locally made ice cream, I live for their seasonal strawberry ice cream
Thai Gourmet
4505 Liberty Aveoutstanding thai food!
Noodlehead
242 S Highland AveSoba
5847 Ellsworth Avetry the chocolate maki <3
A favorite of President Obama, Pamela's is a Pittsburgh institution. The hotcakes are legendary, the lyonnaise potatoes are TO DIE FOR
61 locals recommend
Pamela's Diner
60 21st StreetA favorite of President Obama, Pamela's is a Pittsburgh institution. The hotcakes are legendary, the lyonnaise potatoes are TO DIE FOR
Super authentic Japanese cuisine, great sushi and great atmosphere
14 locals recommend
Chaya Japanese Cuisine
Super authentic Japanese cuisine, great sushi and great atmosphere
Hidden Harbor
1708 Shady Avebest bar in town
Absolutely must visit for fellow sweets enthusiasts. MUST try the browned butter blondies ::drooling::
19 locals recommend
The Butterwood Bake Consortium
5222 Butler StAbsolutely must visit for fellow sweets enthusiasts. MUST try the browned butter blondies ::drooling::
GREAT little French bakery--excellent pastries, fresh breads, sandwiches and more
81 locals recommend
La Gourmandine
4605 Butler StGREAT little French bakery--excellent pastries, fresh breads, sandwiches and more
Umami
202 38th StGREAT food! Great atmosphere!
Ki Ramen
4401 Butler StPoint Brugge Cafe
401 Hastings StExcellent brunch!
The Allegheny Wine Mixer Inc
5326 Butler StPusadee's Garden
5319 Butler StFiori's Pizzaria
103 Capital AveThe absolute BEST local pizza. Cash only though so plan ahead
Neighborhoods
Strip District
Lots of street vendors and unique stores
Great walking neighborhood close to the house—drive straight across the Bloomfield bridge and straight to the bottom of Main Street, Butler street is the main business district of Lawrenceville. Lots of great food and drink options, boutiques, pinball, even a small movie theater
68 locals recommend
Lawrenceville
Great walking neighborhood close to the house—drive straight across the Bloomfield bridge and straight to the bottom of Main Street, Butler street is the main business district of Lawrenceville. Lots of great food and drink options, boutiques, pinball, even a small movie theater