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The Cafe Carnegie, Pittsburgh, PA

The Cafe Carnegie

4.5
4.5
422 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
  • Healthy
  • Good for special occasions
  • Vegetarian-friendly
The Café Carnegie brings approachable cooking using responsibly-sourced ingredients to Pittsburgh’s favorite museums. The bright space features a comfortable full-service dining area with seasonal outside seating, and a walk-up espresso bar for a relaxing break on a museum visit.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Thu 10:00 am–8:00 pm Bar Mon, Wed, Fri–Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (412) 622-3225
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Please contact our Director of Catering, Mark Balach, at 412-353-4798 or mbalach@ciemail.com for Catering and Banquet events.
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact General Manager Bekah Williams at bwilliams@ciemail.com for our Private Dining Menu packages for groups of 15 to 40 guests.
  • Neighborhood
    Oakland
  • Cross street
    Craig Street
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 422 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Pittsburgh / Western PA

    Healthy

  • Pittsburgh / Western PA

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Pittsburgh

    Healthy

  • Pittsburgh

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Cafe Carnegie shines with its "great food," "attentive service," and "beautiful setting." Diners love the creative menus and perfectly prepared dishes. Outdoor seating by the fountain and friendly staff make it a delightful experience. Ideal for museum visitors, lunch, or brunch, it's "highly recommended" for anyone in Pittsburgh.

422 Reviews
  1. Stacie

    New York City

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    On a rainy Sunday at 12:15 pm, we arrived on time for our reservation and were escorted to a table right next to the kitchen, alongside the bar. Despite the fact that other appropriate tables were available. We chose not to request a change. The cafe was definitely busy and quite loud. It took an exceptionally long time for our server to take our order. The volume of patrons kept staff hopping, so we certainly didn't have a hovering server. One of the three of us was served a bagel that was very hard but no one returned to see if everything was okay so we had to flag down a passing staff person. It was resolved quickly and apologies were offered. The rest of our meals were good, but I can't say that it was the experience we expected.

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  2. Jeanie

    Pittsburgh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite restaurants in Pittsburgh. Food always fresh, flavorful, delicious, in a beautiful setting with amazing service and perfectly pulled espresso. General Manager Bekah gracefully sets the example for her staff and I always feel well taken care of. Servers Kristy and Tom always make my day when I get them! Great place for business lunch, even more fun with friends and a few craft cocktails.

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  3. Paul

    Pittsburgh

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sunday brunch at the Cafe Carnegie is always a great start to a Carnegie Museum visit. The service, menu, and quality of the food is excellent. Our server was pleasant, attentive, and welcoming. The new seasonal menu offerings are always interesting. A special dish created by a regional guest chef is such a great idea. The atmosphere was calm and relaxing too - with meals provided without delay, and we were never rushed. Highly Recommended.

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  4. Christine

    Pittsburgh

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate on the patio with the fountain in the foreground. Lovely location, so relaxing. Our server was outstanding.

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  5. Jayme

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a fantastic experience at The Cafe Carnegie! I ordered a Taijin Bloody Mary from the bar which was absolutely perfect. We had the Deviled Eggs as an appetizer, the gravlax and crispy capers make for a delicious twist on the classic deviled egg preparation. For the main course I ordered the Parisian Gnocchi and my guest ordered the Chopped Chicken Salad. The gnocchi was bursting with flavor and prepared to perfection and my guest thoroughly enjoyed his salad. Our server Kristy was very attentive and accommodating. Her demeanor was pleasant and we felt valued and appreciated as customers. Menu prices were extremely reasonable and each dish had an elegant and artistic preparation that paired wonderfully with a day at the art museum. This was one of the best lunch spots I’ve encountered in the city and is absolutely worth checking out whether you are planning to visit the museum or not. All in all we had a near perfect experience that I would highly recommend to anyone visiting or living in the Pittsburgh area.

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  6. john

    Minneapolis

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Eat place for lunch in Oakland. Consistent food.

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  7. Kathleen

    Pittsburgh

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and my chopped chicken salad was very good. I asked for more salad dressing and they brought it right away. Liked having option of 5oz or 7 oz for a glass of wine also. All in all excellent!

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  8. Kathleen

    Pittsburgh

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place to meet friends and enjoy a wonderful meal.

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  9. barbara

    New York City

    41 reviews

    3.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    If you’re going to this wonderful museum then stop at the cafe for a bite to eat. My club sandwich could have been really good but their home-baked bread fell apart. Lovely place to dine however.

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  10. Ruth

    Pittsburgh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very pleasant experience, quiet, beautiful sitting by the windows. Food a little bland and uninteresting but acceptable. Service outstanding.

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FAQs

The Cafe Carnegie offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (412) 622-3225.

The Cafe Carnegie is rated 4.5 stars by 422 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Cafe Carnegie

4400 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Craig Street
  • Neighborhood
    Oakland
  • Hours of operation
    Thu 10:00 am–8:00 pm Bar Mon, Wed, Fri–Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (412) 622-3225
  • Catering
    Please contact our Director of Catering, Mark Balach, at 412-353-4798 or mbalach@ciemail.com for Catering and Banquet events.
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact General Manager Bekah Williams at bwilliams@ciemail.com for our Private Dining Menu packages for groups of 15 to 40 guests.
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