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Casbah, Pittsburgh, PA

Casbah

4.8
4.8
4954 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
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Exploring & expanding upon the cuisines of the Mediterranean region, Casbah is one of Pittsburgh's premier dining destinations. The menu changes seasonally, offering imaginative new tastes & textures using the region's finest ingredients. Menu selections include a variety of meat, seafood, vegetarian entrees, & house-made desserts. The richly appointed lounge boasts a wine list recognized by Wine Spectator with an Award of Excellence, showcasing over 40 wines by the glass & a creative array of wine flights.
Casbah promises an exciting, sophisticated gourmet dining experience in an intimate, comfortable atmosphere. On the first floor, the year-round heated patio & Southern European-inspired dining room offer elegant seating in an open, warm space. For more seductive & intimate dining, the lower level, with a glass-enclosed wine room, stone-covered walls & innovative lighting provides the coziest of retreats.

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 36 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (412) 661-5656
  • Website
    https://casbah.kitchen/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Dustin Gardner
  • Catering
    Off-site catering is available through "big Catering", a division of the big Burrito Restaurant Group. For information please call (412) 361-3272 ex 210.
  • Private party facilities
    Casbah offers a newly renovated private dining room in the Wine Cellar for up to 50 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Jen Love: (412) 661-5656
  • Location
    229 South Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
  • Neighborhood
    Shadyside
  • Cross street
    Alder Street
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet service in the Casbah parking lot, as well as street parking.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 4,954 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

4,954 Reviews

  1. Micheleg

    Pittsburgh

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a fabulous brunch! The food was so delicious and our server Gail was outstanding. The trio with a brunch cocktail is a must! I can’t wait to come again.

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  2. AngelinaY

    Pittsburgh

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    It was fine, there are far better restaurants in Pittsburgh for the price.

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  3. LeighC

    Pittsburgh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dinner with a bright, cozy atmosphere, as always! Fabulous service, delicious food, and great cocktails. Loved it

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  4. LyndaG

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing hummus and double cut pork chop. Loved the braised kale and risotto sides. Highly recommend. Scottish salmon was very good didn’t care for parsnip purée.

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  5. LibbyK

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our ladies bookclub group met here to celebrate the holidays. We enjoyed great food and excellent service for our special occasion!

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  6. jamiew

    Pittsburgh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently outstanding food, cocktails and wine. This resteraunt never disappoints! They were particularly helpful and accommodating with my service dog.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our first time dining at CASBAH. Today we celebrate my wife’s birthday. A special event deserves a special meal. We are most pleased with our evening at CASBAH.

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  8. ColumbusB

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Awesome customer service from all staff!!! Gavin our server was fantastic!!!! As an Executive HR professional….I look for this type service and it was delivered!!! Columbus C. Brooks

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  9. HandRM

    Pittsburgh

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, great service on a Sunday morning brunch. Friendly staff with professional demeanor. Food was cooked well with consistent results ( we had ordered some of the dishes before). The prix fixe menu had good variety with appetizers and main courses being good across the selections. Portions were like many American restaurants on the larger side.

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  10. nohome

    New York Area

    70 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Casbah is Shadyside’s top restaurant. The Mediterranean cuisine is beautifully conceived and served, imaginative and eclectic. Our server, Page, was attentive to our every wish. We are grateful to have had cherished Casbah in our lives for thirty-plus years.❤️♥️💕🙏

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  11. PattyW

    Pittsburgh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Happy Hour and outstanding food and service

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  12. KenE

    Pittsburgh

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Casbah always delivers. Last night I went with the chicken which was exceptional! Followed by the bread pudding which was also great. The Cavatelli also really stood out. Service impeccable.

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  13. KarenB

    Naples

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Scott was our server at the bar, attentive, efficient! Calimari / shrimp appetizer was delicious, delicate! Pasta entree, strozzipretti, with toasted walnuts, acorn squash, spinach was wonderful!

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  14. AlanMurdock

    Pittsburgh

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always appreciate the seasonal and incredibly fresh ingredients. Excellent meal.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Our waiter Gail was outstanding! Ambience is great

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  16. dustinp

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gale is awesome! Filet was perfect Artichokes were killer

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  17. partyoftwo

    Pittsburgh

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food, great service, noise level was a little high - we prefer a quiet restaurant for such a nice dinner. Definitely worth going.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ll be back. Very good experience; our waiter Nate and other service waiters were attentive, and the food was delicious. Thank you!

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  19. ChelseaThomas

    Pittsburgh

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal as always ! We had the tuna tartare, scallops, calamari, pork chop, cavatelli and short rib ravioli. The Beaujolais was surprisingly delicious and service by Mike impeccable.

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  20. Kelly

    Pittsburgh

    24 reviews

    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's one of my favorites. My dining companion and I both felt like our dishes and app were underseasoned. We love Casbah, so I think it may have just been an off day in the kitchen. Mondays sometimes go that way.

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  21. AMB1

    Pittsburgh

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    never dissapoints. Scallops were fresh and cooked perfectly, salad greens were vibrant and fresh. YUM.

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  22. SueS

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I met a friend for brunch and we had a great time at Casbah. The brunch menu was really nice. The food was excellent. As was the service. Both of us said we go back.

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  23. CindyK

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful service. Excellent food and selections. We were seated indoors. Noisy and tables too close together. If you are looking for an intimate experience not the place. Otherwise all good.

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  24. PghFoodLover1

    Pittsburgh

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Loved the double cut pork chop!

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  25. c2java

    Pittsburgh

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Prompt service, great menu option. Ease of parking

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  26. Foodie

    Pittsburgh

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As always it’s a great experience, food, Service and atmosphere. We did with friends the dinner, and it was great except the dessert which was a let down!! Basically not good

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  27. MtWashingtonGirl

    Pittsburgh

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate at Casbah recently to celebrate a birthday. Our waiter was very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful with making our selections. We shared the beet salad and wild mushroom bisque for an appetizer, both were great and more than enough to share for 2 people. My friend had the pork chop and I chose appetizer portions of two separate pasta dishes, both were delicious and came out steaming hot. I like that I could sample 2 different pastas without being overwhelmed with too much food. I had not been there in a while but will definately be back soon.

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  28. laura

    Pittsburgh

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have missed Casbah! First time back after 3 1/2 years, and they haven't lost a step. Everything was beautiful, served promptly, and so delicious. Servers were friendly and informative without being obtrusive. Looking forward to next time!

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  29. DavidC

    Charleston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is great. Servers are very attentive. Vibrant atmosphere.

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  30. Bambi

    Pittsburgh

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Casbah is always terrific. Food & service exceeds expectations. Lamb shanks entree was outstanding. Mike, our sever, was over the top. Patient & knowledgeable.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Adult son visiting from out of town after long time away, joined by friends. Very relaxed atmosphere for a busy night. Varied menu, something for everyone and everyone enjoyed their choice. Go for the full portion if you have pasta.

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  32. TracyS

    Pittsburgh

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Pork chop, short rib ravioli delicious also the arugula salad. Service Gale he was excellent as always. Thanks Casbah for a great evening!

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  33. jomommaj

    Pittsburgh

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My husband and I have been using Casbah as a special occasion restaurant for years including our rehearsal dinner. Absolutely NEVER DISSAPOINTS! Food is always expertly prepared, inventive, fresh and flavorful. We recommend it to everyone we know and meet. I’m a retired chef and sometimes hard to please. The consistency of the entire package is spot on. We plan to spend more time there now that we are retired.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Their brunch menu is always delicious. Also, our waiter Gavin was outstanding in his service. 

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  35. dadaevan

    Pittsburgh

    52 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience at Casbah. Shutout to our server Rebecca! Wine choices were spot on, starters lovely, mains solid.

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  36. JanetH

    Pittsburgh

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    we've dined at Casbah many times and had wonderful food, etc. Not last night. very disappointed

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  37. NewYearsE

    Pittsburgh

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Very tasty meal with a good server. Thankfully, we ate on the covered patio because the noise level inside was high. My duck was generous and delicious, my husband enjoyed his fish, and we both adored the artichoke appetizer. Kudos for the bread and butter and yogurt that was also served and included.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Although we had a fair amount of delay in service, the staff was friendly, aware of the delay and ready to give compensation without asking. We have been in this restaurant many times and will go back without hesitation.

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  39. Dean

    Pittsburgh

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always. Duck & Swordfish were great. You won’t find a better cappuccino (decaf!) anywhere! Our sever, Adam, is great.

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  40. BernieG

    Pittsburgh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Casbah is one of our favorite "go to" restaurants. Food is consistently very good- we have never had a bad meal or experience. Wait staff are excellent. A tad bit pricey, but worth it.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Casbah offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (412) 661-5656.

Casbah is rated 4.8 stars by 4954 OpenTable diners.

Casbah does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 36 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Casbah

229 South Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Alder Street
  • Neighborhood
    Shadyside
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet service in the Casbah parking lot, as well as street parking.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Dustin Gardner
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://casbah.kitchen/
  • Phone number
    (412) 661-5656
  • Catering
    Off-site catering is available through "big Catering", a division of the big Burrito Restaurant Group. For information please call (412) 361-3272 ex 210.
  • Private party facilities
    Casbah offers a newly renovated private dining room in the Wine Cellar for up to 50 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Jen Love: (412) 661-5656

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