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This country market and restaurant operates out of a working dairy farm, and serves an ever-changing menu of down-home farm dishes daily, with dishes like Swedish meatballs, carving ham, and sweet potato pie casserole. Take a trip outside of the city to visit The Spring House in Washington, PA. You can order whole pies or by the slice, and they also serve calzones and hoagies served fresh-baked on Mancini’s bread.Īiello’s Pizza(2112 Murray Avenue) The Spring House Their traditional pizzas have a medium-thick, slightly chewy crust, and their “famous” pizza sauce makes every bite extra-special. Since 1978, Aiello’s Pizza has been serving piping-hot pies to Squirrel Hill. They’ve also lost their “hidden gem” status a little bit with a (well-deserved) appearance on the Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.īig Jim’s(201 Saline Street) Aiello’s Pizza Head to this Pittsburgh favorite for their homemade soup, sandwiches, oven-baked hoagies, calzones, and massive half-pound burgers. Their “steamer” menu features a dozen different varieties of their famous half-pound burger, that they “steam to perfection.” We’re partial to the Original (with which cheddar cheese, lettuce and tomato), but the Spicy Blue Burger (topped with grilled onions, mushrooms, crumbled blue cheese and Nox’s own special sauce) is also great.īig Jim’s has been serving full-portioned, delicious meals in “The Run” neighborhood in lower Greenfield since 1977. This unassuming tavern in Blawnox is home to some of Pittsburgh’s very best burgers. And whatever you do, make sure that you try their spicy green chili sauce – it’s fantastic.Ĭhicken Latino(155 21st Street) Nox’s Tavern On the weekends, they also serve Peruvian specialties, like Beef lomo saltado, slow-roasted pork and lomo saltado. This hidden gem restaurant in Pittsburgh specializes in Peruvian-style rotisserie chicken, served with rice and beans, fried plantains and crispy yuca. Head to the Strip District for authentic Peruvian cuisine at Chicken Latino. The menu is super-small and they’re cash-only, but the service is friendly and you can get a filling lunch for a great price.įrankie’s Extra Long(3535 Butler Street) Chicken Latino

This no-frills spot is known for their kielbasa and sauerkraut sandwiches and their foot-long hot dogs, which you can get loaded with chili (and we definitely recommend that). If you haven’t stopped in to this small hot dog shop in Lawrenceville, you’re missing out. Huszar(627 East North Avenue) Frankie’s Extra Long Keep an eye on their social media for updates on their regular special events. And on the weekends, they serve Lángos, a crispy Hungarian bread that you’ve got to try. Hooray for Huszar! This family-owned tavern serves traditional Hungarian food, like Hungarian Goulash, Bakonyi Chicken over house-made nokedli (dumplings), and Gundel Palacsinta, Hungarian crepes.

They’re known for their breakfasts, with classic offerings like omelettes and pancakes on teh extended breakfast menu, and for lunch or dinner you can find diner favorites like burgers and over-stuffed club sandwiches. This tiny little diner is located off-the-beaten path under a bridge in the Woods Run section of the North Side.

10 Hidden Gem Restaurants in Pittsburgh You Must Try Don’s Diner From a classic hot dog spot in Lawrenceville to an old-school cafeteria on a working dairy farm south of the city, these restaurants should be on your “must try” list. You may not read a lot about these small, hidden gem restaurants in Pittsburgh, but they’re worth checking out.