Pittsburgh

The individual gourmet thin-crust pizzas are topped with locally sourced meat and produce. Excellent wine selection. — Lonely Planet

A six-foot-tall sculpted fertility goddess surveys her casual, Caribbean-themed domain. — Gayot

Always a contender for the best burger in town, the kitchen has expanded its burger offerings --- now to include a bacon and egg breakfast burger as well as a hamburger salad. — Gayot

Offers up bespoke drinks, draft beer and a concise list of wines by the glass, complemented by burgers, housemade pierogies and nibbles like sausage and cheese. — Zagat

This gastropub in Pittsburgh’s Cultural District serves simple, tasty lunches, brunches, and dinners that are as straightforward as the establishment’s namesake. — Travel + Leisure

The décor in this Shadyside eatery is desert chic. — Fodor's

Eleven has a hip, upscale vibe, and has a series of menus that place an emphasis on fresh ingredients, with a number of seafood dishes taking center stage. — Afar Magazine

An upscale local hangout located in an old firehouse in the popular Strip District neighborhood. — Afar Magazine

It’s really all about the gingerbread-house quality of the place, which is tiny with a handful of tables, and opens only for lunch except on Fridays when dinner is served. — Travel + Leisure

Southern California meets the taqueria at this tequila-focused restaurant and bar. — Gayot

New American in the Ace Hotel Pittsburgh spotlights sustainable, locally sourced meats – from steaks (porterhouse, tenderloin) and cheeseburgers to dishes like braised rabbit with semolina gnocchi. — Zagat

Half the delight of going to Morcilla is sitting in the cozy, floor-to-ceiling honey wood–paneled dining room and watching the waitstaff, chefs, and bartenders work their magic. — Travel + Leisure

Sushi, sashimi, a multicourse omakase option and unique specialties like kobe with wasabi truffle oil headline the menu at this Friendship Japanese, set in a modern room. — Zagat

Seasonality drives the food and drink menus at this farm-to-table Italian on the South Side, serving dishes like made-to-order mozzarella, polenta with poached octopus and cannelloni with rabbit. — Zagat

The Porch at Schenley completes the transformation of an unsightly parking lot into a delightful urban parklet. — Gayot

A small local chain offering breakfast items such as egg specialties, corned beef hash, home fries, french toast, sandwiches and pancakes. — Gayot

This chic restaurant has three dining levels. — Fodor's

The small menu highlights Belgian classics such as carbonnade flamande, waterzooi, steak frites and moules frites, as well as a lineup of Belgian beers. — Gayot

Indulgence is the theme at this gastropub in Pittsburgh's Little Italy. — Gayot

Gaucho is a BYOB gem in the Strip District, serving up steak, pulled chicken, and chorizo sandwiches from a wood fire grill in a friendly atmosphere. — Afar Magazine