Top 15 Affordable Restaurants in Pittsburgh, PA

Mariana Naka My husband and I went to Scratch & Co. for the first time expecting to get a burger, but once we arrived we realized the menu changes quite a bit on weekends. We ended up ordering the meatloaf, trout, and the smashed potatoes — and honestly, it turned out to be a great surprise. When I think of classic American comfort food, meatloaf is always the first thing that comes to mind, and theirs is absolutely divine. It’s not greasy at all, perfectly pan-seared with a nice crust, and served with mashed potatoes topped with crispy onions — just perfect. The smashed potatoes were also excellent, and the garlic aioli was spot on: light, balanced, and with a gentle touch of garlic. I also ordered a hibiscus tea that was really good — refreshing and well balanced. Our server, Nicole, was wonderful: attentive, kind, explained the dishes well, and had such a great energy — same goes for the host! We’ll definitely be back to try the burger. This place was a very pleasant surprise.

Kiara Thorpe I had the pleasure of speaking with three waiters: Sam, Taru, and Daivon. They took great care with our table! We had the lobster ravioli and smoke fried chicken. I’m from the South and these were some solid greens: little tang, sweet and heat. No pics of the food…we cleared our plates before we could even consider it! The whipped cream on both the chocolate torte and the strawberry shortcake was divine. I love the mission of Cafe Momentum and will recommend this spot to others around Pittsburgh who need a great spot to eat + support a mission of collaboration and community restoration.

Josh Kane Came here somewhat on a whim for brunch on our honeymoon. Made reservations for a Saturday around 10. Probably didn’t need the reservations but nevertheless from the minute we walked in to the minute we left the service was stellar and the staff was alert and friendly. Asked all the right questions about allergies and preferences and gave us a very comfortable amount of time to read the menu and make selections without feeling rushed. Once the food came everything was perfect, very tasty, and we had zero problems. Never felt that I was without drink and never felt like I was waiting for our server to remember us. There’s a couple reviews mentioning dress. I think the location and style lends itself to the visitors of both the will-penn and Monaco hotels. It’s pretty safe to assume that you will see resort casual especially for brunch. I would say this style matches the blend of upscale but still casual that the building and staff give off.

seanain Visited Jodi Bs for the first time. Amazing food. The best baked potato Ive ever had in a while, its incredibly soft and creamy. Grilled cheese was perfect and so was the fries.

Maddog4x4 Me and my fiancé went out for date night up to Mount Washington. I had this place on my bucket list to come We had few drinks and something small to eat. We like the open doors. It did rain but was nice and refreshing. We had the smokehouse fries. I also had kicking mule and espresso martini and my fiancé had two peach cobbler martinis. The bartender working Saturday night was extremely friendly. We will be returning. There is a parking lot behind and it’s not horrible price to park. $12 bucks but I think it worth it.

Bailey A. this was my first time trying Uzbek food. i found it quite similar to Uyghur food! Chaykhana has great portions for very reasonable prices. the food was very flavorful and delicious. they were out of honey cake when i went, so i will be coming back again to try it!

emily s Our server malinda was amazing!!! Food was absolutely delicious and tasted homemade. You can tell they don’t cut corners here. Dishes were about 25$ a piece but they come with either soup or salad and bread so I feel like for the quality it was extremely reasonable.

Amanda Sinse Came here for the first time a few weeks ago and havent found a single thing to complain about whatsoever. The foods super fresh an the portions are definitely a bang for your buck the guy working there is always so welcoming and insightful. Tonight he recommended the crunchwrap but with brisket and OMG game changer!!! If hes not running that place he should be. 10/10 weekly lunch spot for sureeee

Ryan Weigold I was recently visiting Pittsburgh for a family event and heard about Roccos. Let me tell you..I was by myself, so I sat at the bar with their amazing bartender Jaime. She had so many wonderful suggestions. From the filthy martini to start, to the the wine to the appetizer to entree and dessert. Of course I got all but their beans and greens by far are the best ive ever tasted in my life. I probably wouldnt have ever ordered them without her recommendation, and now cant stop thinking about them. The giant meatball pasta was fantastic and enough for leftovers. The cannoli was also delicious, I liked you got two varieties. Jaime was the perfect introduction to Roccos and I cant wait to go back when I get back to town.

Alejandro Caceres Amazing experience at Fogo de Chão! From the moment we walked in, the staff was warm and welcoming. The atmosphere was lively and perfect for a night out or special occasion. Sergio, the manager, went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect and made us feel truly cared for. The Gauchos Flavio, Linder, and Bruno were fantastic. Every cut of meat was perfectly cooked, juicy, and full of flavor. Their friendly personalities and great energy made the whole experience even better. The salad bar and sides were fresh and delicious, with so many great options to pair with the meats. Between the food, service, and atmosphere, Fogo de Chão is a place I’ll definitely be coming back to. Highly recommend!

Cameron Great no nonsense place to get drinks and some really great sandwiches, at a reasonable price too! Their sandwiches all looked amazing, with their egg sandwich with mozzarella sticks being unholy and delicious. Sadly they don’t come with fries, but I absolutely think they’re worth getting as a side, they were the best kind of classic crinkle cut, love it!

Phoebe Wendell It was absolutely lovely! Staff was so kind and the food was delicious. We got the grand bell, the Constantine and the home fries. Perfect place for a first date!!

Kanchan Sharma Cool ambience, good food and side dishes, I tried the Korea bbq tacos , refried beans rice with a beer . It was really great. They open till 11 on a Monday which worked perfect for me as the city was midway of my destination. Great service. Definitely check it out if it falls in your transit. Aaron was really cool with everything . Definitely try it out !!

S C The food was top notch. Very well made Northern Italian cuisine. Papardeli and smoked salmon bruch dish were excellent and teramisu was the best I ever had. The restaurant is full of light and is agreat place to unwind. Service was excellent.

Trottier Kazia The service I experienced was prompt and kind. My sangria was spiced, excellently. The no pink, applewood smoked bacon, American cheddar, leaf lettuce, pickles, with a tomato and mayo. Mouth-watering. You should go here.