What to eat
There’s a booming food scene and lots of new restaurants helmed by creative young chefs, but Pittsburgh’s most iconic foods tend to be rustic and hearty.
Come hungry to try the revered ‘Primanti Brothers sandwich’, a grilled meat, melted cheese, and tomato sandwich with French fries and coleslaw served inside, rather than on the side.
Not to be outdone, the ‘Pittsburgh salad’ is a lettuce-based salad that is topped with French fries, grilled chicken or steak, and a generous share of mozzarella or cheddar cheese.
Pittsburgh's industry made it a magnet for immigrants, and in turn, they made a mark on local appetites. Pierogi dumplings, for example, are almost everywhere, as are all types of sausage.
At dessert time, try the city's sweet pride and joy: burnt almond torte (cake with custard filling, topped with frosting and toasted almonds).