Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Pittsburgh

OpenTable

Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best value restaurants in Pittsburgh? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Istanbloom Mediterranean Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (23)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Lawrenceville

About the restaurant

Step into a culinary journey through Turkey at Ottoman Delights, where every meal is a celebration of rich heritage and vibrant flavors. Our cozy, elegantly appointed space evokes the warmth and charm of traditional Turkish hospitality, with intricate mosaics, plush textiles, and ambient lighting setting the perfect backdrop for your dining experience. Our menu is a tribute to Turkey’s diverse regions, featuring a delectable array of dishes crafted from the freshest ingredients.

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DPVIP

Dined 7 days ago

We both had lamb dishes and were tender & moist - perfectly cooked. Will definitely be back

Forma Pasta Cafe & Market

4.8

4.8 (106)

$30 and under

Italian

Sewickley

About the restaurant

A quaint Sewickley Fresh Pasta Kitchen & Market, serving your favorite Italian Classics with a modern approach, featuring in-house fresh made pasta, sauce, and more - come join us Friday & Saturday evenings between 5-9 PM for dinner. Open for Breakfast & Lunch throughout the week.

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AndrewVIP

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

Our first time at Forma Pasta was very enjoyable. Everything was delicious, especially the fresh pasta. Huge portions, had to take some home. Love the generous BYOB policy. will definitely be back.

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Falsetti's Villa Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (578)

$30 and under

Italian

Kittanning

About the restaurant

Family owned Italian restaurant happily serving our customers in the region for more than 50 years. We offer pasta, poultry, beef, veal, seafood entrees; soups, salads, sandwiches and desserts; soft drinks, beer, wine and cocktails. We also provide trays and half trays; to-go service; and, a large backroom that can accommodate parties of up to 30 people. Please check out our menu online for a complete listing.

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Teresa

Dined 5 days ago

Food is great service is excellent. Restaurant is old and rundown. Need some work.

Rear End Gastropub & Garage

4.8

4.8 (118)

$30 and under

Gastro Pub

Etna

About the restaurant

We are a modern restaurant housed in an automotive garage that dates back to the 1940s. During the pre-interstate period of America, people and families often traveled across storied highways such as Route 40, Lincoln Highway or Route 66, encountering regional foods and a variety of cultural influences along the way.

In that spirit, our seasonal menu will be a ‘road trip’ that explores some of those mid-western, southern, south-western, and western dishes and techniques. Just like a garage, we will tinker with and adjust them to put together something that will make your trip to see us memorable.

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Jaymie

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

Great place for adults, kids and dogs. Will be back again for sure

Frank G's Place

4.9

4.9 (387)

$30 and under

American

Beaver

About the restaurant

Making any day an extraordinary day by offering a distinctive dining experience while exceeding our guests' expectations in a sophisticated and inviting atmosphere.

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Janice

Dined 6 days ago

Food was wonderful! Pretty setting and really nice patio.

One by Spork

5.0

5 (1061)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

East Liberty

About the restaurant

ONE by Spork is a NEW, immersive culinary experience from the James Beard nominated team behind Spork, featuring a single tasting menu with curated beverage pairings, served around an intimate 16-seat chef’s counter. Our cooking is hyper-scratch, using produce from our expansive on-site garden to make every plate a balance of tradition and creativity. Pairings are included, with a choice between a cocktail & wine pairing or an N/A pairing that's just as intentional & well-crafted. With one menu, one team, and one seating per night around a shared table, we invite you to let us take care of the details while you step into a guided culinary adventure.

Doors open at 6 PM; dinner begins at 6:30 PM. Reservations required. $275 pp (excludes tax+gratuity)

We cannot accommodate allium, nightshade, or butter allergies, nor vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free diets. We can accommodate some restrictions with advance notice. Call or email at least 7 days before visiting to discuss special requests

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AdamVIP

Dined on Jun 23, 2025

What great evening. Beautiful place, great service and the dinner was one of if not the most beautifully presented and delicious vegetarian meals. Each course a work of art. The courses were diverse, but delicious. You knew it was vegetables, but the flavors were amazing. The N/A accompaniments were good, but the wine pairings were perfect. Definitely go that route. We’ll be back.

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Popular dish

Tagliatelle Bolognese

Cafe Momentum - Pittsburgh

4.9

4.9 (170)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Downtown

About the restaurant

Café Momentum is more than just a restaurant—it’s a nonprofit culinary training program transforming the lives of justice-impacted youth. Our locally sourced, chef-driven menu provides the backdrop for hands-on learning, where young people rotate through every aspect of the restaurant, from front-of-house service to kitchen prep, all under the guidance of award- winning Chef Robert "RC" Carter.

Don't miss our signature smoked fried chicken, served with mashed potatoes, collard greens, a southern buttermilk biscuit, and black pepper gravy. Plus, we’re BYOB! Enjoy your favorite beverage with dinner for a $5 per person corkage fee.

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Beth

Dined 4 days ago

Friendly, professional service. Excellent food. We had the pork chop and the leek farro risotto -- both were delicious!

Siempre Algo

4.9

4.9 (712)

$31 to $50

American

Downtown

About the restaurant

We believe that hospitality comes from optimism, compassion, and trust.
By fostering a culture that values collaboration and encouragement, we make it possible to take chances and grow, and to have hospitality be an expression of who we are.
The resulting offerings are carefully crafted food and beverage, and a welcome that passes our care for each other and our profession on to our guests.

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AndrewVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Siempre Algo was superb once again! The Canape is one of the most luxurious and delicious dishes I have ever eaten. The Confit (in bird game fat) Porcini Mushrooms had great texture and flavor, and the Sea Island Red Peas and sauce that went with them were so interesting and tasty. The seared Tuna entree was perfect. The use of luxury ingredients with unusual legumes and vegetables really set Siempre Algo apart from other great restaurants in Pittsburgh. I believe that when the nomination period for the next James Beard awards comes around (10/1-11/29/25) that people who love this restaurant should nominate it. And as usual my wife and I could not leave without the Bourbon/Sea Salt Ice Cream and Shortbread Cookie!

Yuzu Kitchen

4.7

4.7 (274)

$30 and under

Asian

Downtown

About the restaurant

Yuzu Kitchen brings a experience unique to the 'burgh. Our focus is to use the highest quality ingredients we can obtain and serve ramen, dons, and wok fired stir fry amongst other east asian fare to the highest of standards. We are strong believers that high quality ingredients lead to a better end product in both food and drink.

With a hip and fun atmosphere our casual dining room fills with the sound of hip hop and R&B. Drawing in a wide range of diners; from college students and patrons of the arts to couples out on a night on the town. Within walking distance to many downtown attractions from Market Square to Heinz Hall. Come join us before a show at the Pittsburgh Playhouse or a game at PPG Arena!

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ksam04

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

Nice atmosphere and good food; music was a little loud. Service was great.

Senti Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (1942)

$31 to $50

Italian

Lawrenceville

About the restaurant

Top 100 Fit For Foodies in America: Senti Restaurant is an Italian restaurant and wine bar/lounge located on Butler St. in Lawrenceville (off street parking available). We serve authentic, modern Italian food originated from traditional recipes. Our automated wine dispenser is available for customers to self serve, if desired, using a prepaid gift card. We offer fine Italian wines both by the bottle or in measured pours in the wine dispenser.

We are also equipped to provide a private and elegant space for your private events, business luncheons, lunch and learns, rehearsal dinners, bridal and baby Showers, holiday parties and birthday parties.

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SusanVIP

Dined 4 days ago

We had a great evening eating at the bar. Holly does a great job of pacing the dinner service and recommending wine & drinks. Our favorite appetizers, Fritto Misto & Carciofi were prefectly prepared by Chef Antonio. I enjoyed the signature Lasagna and my husband loved the Mezze Maniche all" Amatriciana. Franco is an incredibly gracious host and makes our visits so much fun!

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