United States Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Guide Things To Do Essentials Restaurants Neighborhoods Events All Pittsburgh Great Pittsburgh Restaurants to Try Downtown Written by Albrecht Powell Albrecht is a lifelong Pittsburgh resident who has been writing about his hometown since 2000. Tripsavvy's Editorial Guidelines Albrecht Powell Updated 06/26/19 Share Pin Email Kaya From fusion to American, downtown Pittsburgh boasts a wide array of culinary attractions to please even the most discriminating of palates. Check out these favorite downtown Pittsburgh restaurants for something new. The list stretches the traditional downtown borders a bit, but Pittsburgh is a tiny downtown anyway. All restaurants on this list are in downtown proper, or the nearby Strip District or Lawrenceville—less than five minutes from downtown by cab, if that. 01 of 05 Eleven View Map Address 1150 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA Get directions Phone +1 412-201-5656 Web Visit website This upscale, innovative restaurant in the Strip District seems to end up on everyone's list of favorite Pittsburgh restaurants. It's the flagship restaurant of the big Burrito Restaurant Group, which manages several other popular Pittsburgh eateries (including Kaya, Casbah, Soba, and Umi). The food is amazing, the presentation is gorgeous, the ambiance is unpretentious, and the wine list is impressive. What else could you ask for? 02 of 05 Kaya View Map Address 2000 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA Get directions Phone +1 412-261-6565 Web Visit website The big Burrito Restaurant Group shines again with this fun, fusion restaurant in downtown Pittsburgh's Strip District. If flavor is your top priority in a good restaurant, then Kaya is a good choice. It features plenty of spicy and flavorful menu items inspired by a mix of Latin American, Southeast Asian, and Caribbean cuisines. It's fusion at its best! 03 of 05 The Carlton View Map Address 500 Grant St, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, USA Get directions Phone +1 412-391-4099 Web Visit website It's a Pittsburgh staple, but still a favorite. Family owned and operated, Carlton's atmosphere is upscale and formal with delicious food and one of the best wine lists in Pittsburgh. 04 of 05 Butcher and the Rye View Map Address 212 6th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3102, USA Get directions Phone +1 412-391-2752 Web Visit website This two-story restaurant offers creative spins off rustic American dishes. It also features an ambitious cocktail menu. The restaurant's bar earned the first nomination of a Pittsburgh-area bar for the James Beard Foundation Award for Outstanding Bar Program. Continue to 5 of 5 below. 05 of 05 Spoon View Map Address 134 S Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, USA Get directions Phone +1 412-362-6001 Web Visit website Preparing modern American dishes with international influences, Spoon constantly updates their menu with high-end plates. A sample menu may include chicken with golden beet tahini and tabouli alongside a foie gras-topped burger. They also offer a wine list that's been honored multiple times with Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Share Pin Email Tell us why! Submit