A taste of Pittsburgh

An underrated foodie destination, Pittsburgh’s delicacies took their influence from the immigrant European communities.

Combining fresh produce and hearty dishes, learn about the history of the city and explore eclectic neighborhoods through your tastebuds.

From pancakes and perogies to pickles and epic all in one sandwiches, you won’t go hungry in Pittsburgh.

Burgh’ Bits and Bites 15th Anniversary

Connecting travellers to Pittsburgh’s local communities through food, Burgh Bits and Bites includes a historic walking tour of the popular neighborhoods, along with a food tasting experience. Established 15 years ago, the tour focuses on the exciting culinary history of the ‘Steel City’. Tour locations include the Strip District, Lawrenceville and South Side, showcasing food as diverse as the city itself.

Eat like a President at Pamela’s Diner

Said to be the best breakfast since 1980’s, Pamela’s Diner is a firm favourite among locals and travellers alike (including Barack Obama). The old fashioned diner offers hearty meals with comfort dishes such as homemade hash, speciality hotcakes, waffles and omelettes. Expect pretty in pink decor and speedy service with a smile.

Celebrate 90 years of Primanti Bros

Serving hungry locals since 1933, this derived from workers eating with one hand and driving with the other. Expect queues out the door at the Primanti Bros and a mile high sandwich that consists of meat, provolone cheese, tomatoes, homemade coleslaw and fries between two slices of fresh Italian bread. No trip to Pittsburgh is complete without one.

Taste Pittsburgh Pierogies 

During the industrial era, Eastern European immigrants flocked to Pittsburgh by the thousands to work in the steel industry, open businesses and settle in the US. The most well-known dish is the hearty dumpling, the Pierogi. A Pittsburgh Pierogi is a crescent shaped dough that is filled with a mashed potato and cheese mixture. Head to S&D Polish Deli in the Strip District or Pierogies Plus in McKees Rocks to sample this iconic food.

A nightcap at Wigle Whiskey

Pittsburgh’s grain-to-bottle organic whiskey distillery, Wigle Whiskey devotes significant resources into creating the most unique spirits and cocktails, as well as food from the Wigle Kitchen. Visit Wigle to enjoy a prohibition whiskey experience with rich history, award-winning spirits and tasty food pairings.

Knock back a Pickleback

From fried pickles to a whole festival dedicated to the vegetable (Picklesburgh), this city knows how to celebrate the humble gherkin. In an attempt to reduce the effects of a hangover, local bars serve picklebacks. A shot of bourbon or whiskey, chased with a shot of pickle brine. Spirit in Lawrenceville is a good place to start.

Learn more at VisitPITTSBURGH.com.