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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Pittsburgh Magazine and Pittsburgh City Paper. Updated August 2026.
Pitaland · Brookline
Pittsburgh Magazine profiles Pitaland through the family and immigrant story behind its Brookline market and cafe. Fresh bread anchors a menu of Lebanese and broader Middle Eastern preparations, making the shop useful for both a quick meal and groceries to take home. The bakery, cafe, and market together make the business a longstanding neighborhood food institution.
Salem Market & Grill · Strip District
Pittsburgh Magazine profiles Salem Market & Grill as an immigrant founded Pittsburgh institution. The Penn Avenue operation combines a halal market with a separate grill serving generous Middle Eastern and Mediterranean meals. The dining side draws on the market's supply of meats, spices, and pantry staples, connecting a casual meal directly to the larger food business.
Yaba’s Middle Eastern Street Food · Uptown
Pittsburgh Magazine devotes a full profile to Yaba's and its Middle Eastern street food menu on Fifth Avenue. The casual format favors portable meals and quick service over a formal dining room experience. Daily operation makes it a flexible option near Uptown and the arena corridor, especially when a compact lunch or early dinner is the goal.
The Mediterranean Grill · Squirrel Hill
Pittsburgh City Paper names The Mediterranean Grill in its guide to international dining around the city. The Forbes Avenue restaurant serves Lebanese and Mediterranean cooking in a straightforward neighborhood setting. Its current schedule emphasizes dinner from Monday through Saturday, so it fits an evening plan in Squirrel Hill better than a spontaneous Sunday visit.