Love Casbah. Great, solid option for brunch or dinner, and has been for years.

This place is delicious and the atmosphere is very romantic! My boyfriend and I came here for date night and I really enjoyed my evening. The complementary sourdough bread started our nights off well, which was followed by the Sea Scallops appetizer and Calamari appetizer, which was followed by delicious entrees of Duck and Lamb Shank, and then finished off with coffees and Chocolate Tiramisu Cheesecake. The food came out fast, and the service was phenomenal! read more

4.5 stars for the entrees! We were so pleasantly surprised by the distinction of the tastes of the roasted chicken with crispy fingerling potatoes, roasted squash, forest mushrooms, roasted carrots, pistachio duqqa, thyme jus - AND - the salmon with yellow lentils, Brussels sprouts, carrots, radicchio, red olive tapenade! We decided the favorite was the roast chicken and I'm so glad I ordered it. Unusual herbs, spicing. Less impressed (3 stars) by just the big bowl of olives we ordered (maybe you could marinate in some good warm olive oil and more distinct fresh herbs) as this was lackluster​ compared to entrees. Hummus was ok. Will plan to return. read more

Great stuff here...The cheese plates are great and always changing. Awesome staff, and the menu offers an nice variety!! Ask for Tim for your waiter! read more

My girlfriend and I went to Casbah for the first time recently and we both enjoyed our experience. The atmosphere is dressy, but the restaurant isn't so formal that it feels stuffy or uncomfortable, which is a welcome change compared to most classy restaurants. The environment was relaxed, and it was easy to have a quiet conversation throughout the meal. As for the meal itself, we had a reservation and were promptly seated when we showed up. Our waiter was courteous and provided good, fast service without being overbearing or constantly hovering, which was quite nice. For an appetizer, we ordered the cheese tray which was tasty as well as fun and unique. Following the cheese tray, I dined on the cioppino while my girlfriend had the casereccia. Both dishes were tasty and our seafood was skillfully cooked, particularly the sea bass in my dish which was delicious. I'd recommend this restaurant for anyone looking to celebrate an occasion or have some good, out of the ordinary food. read more

Casbah continues to be my favorite Pittsburgh restaurant. High quality service and creative dishes. Sign up for mailers for Big Burrito special offers and birthday discount. Must try: Calamari Cheese plate Short Rib Ravioli Pork Chop Watermelon Gin Fizz read more

Casbah - Watermelon Gin Fizz - Greek Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We went here for a wedding rehearsal dinner last night and the experience was amazing. They set us in a private room in the basement which was very dimly lit and each table had its own server. We were served a four course meal with a very interesting salad, flatbread with different types of hummus. Our main course was the filet mignon with a delicious creamy potatoes surrounding it. The dress attire for this place is sort of dressy which is great. There is valet parking which is a huge plus because it's located in a very busy area right on a main street. I would love to come back again with just my wife and try other things on the menu. We will try to go back. read more

We've dined at Casbah multiple times, and it's our favorite of the Big Burrito group. The food is always top notch & really delicious and the quality is consistent. Wanted to give a special shout out to a member of their team--Brent. If you are lucky enough to get him, you'll be very pleased with his service. He epitomizes everything an excellent server should be. Friendly, knowledgeable about each dish, and attentive. Be guided by his suggestions on wine to accompany your meal--you'll be pleased! read more

I'm so glad they offered other dishes other than the traditional New Years dishes. Ordered a takeout finish cooking at home salmon dish for New years eve. It was delicious and fresh. The instructions were clear and correct for what needed to be done. Thx again. Can't wait until we can dine in. read more

I don't know of any place that comes to close to the quality of Mediterranean food offered at Casbah. They have a daily menu that combines unique ingredients into a great blend. My favorites on their menu are their spinach casareccia (which I customize with tuna steak instead of chicken) and their gnocchi (in that order). They are open to customizing their menu so if you want half and half of each dish, they are happy to do that for you. That is a huge plus for me. They are safely my favorite Big Burrito restaurant read more

Casbah - Spinach casareccia with tuna steak - Greek Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I think Casbah is a bit underrated. Pittsburgh has a number of very good restaurants: Legume, Meat and Potatoes, Butcher and the Rye, Eleven, and Cure make up the pentagon of the best places in town. Casbah, along with Salt, are in that second tier. My partner and I have been here for dinner twice. Each time, I thought the food was very good. I can't remember what my order was the first time we came here, but the most recent time I had a mushroom bisque soup, meatballs and the gnudi for the appetizers (split between the two of us), and the sea bass for the entree. I really enjoyed the mushroom bisque, but it's definitely for those who like strong mushroom flavors. The sea bass came on a bed of delicious polenta, which: I don't usually expect polenta to be amazing, but this one was. The sea bass itself was moist and flaky with tons of flavor. My partner had the lamb, and thought it was good but also suspected it might have been too raw inside (it was more than pink). The drinks were also quite good, if not stellar. Casbah also has a very pleasant atmosphere, even though it's quite large inside. The wait staff is helpful without being in the way; one of my least favorite things is having a waiter or waitress ask me within seconds of getting my food how everything is (give me a few minutes to actually eat it, ok?) and mercifully nothing like that happened here. A very nice dining experience overall. read more

This restaurant came recommended by a friend and I was not disappointed! The hummus appetizer was delicious, as well as the English Pea Risotto (vegetarian for my daughter) and the famous Cioppino. I was also recommended a flight of Rose wine when I couldn't decide between them. They were all delicious! As a dessert we shared the strawberry rhubarb croustade which melted in your mouth! As a nice touch the kitchen had written Happy Birthday on the plate since it was my daughter's 17'th birthday! We will definitely go back when in the area, and I would recommend the restaurant to all my friends. We were sitting in the basement, which was nice and quiet, but their outdoor seating looked very cool as well (more noisy). read more

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Its an excellent place to grab a bit to eat with friends or family. I went with a number of relatives a couple of times while visiting and I really enjoyed the food plus a great atmosphere. read more

Casbah - Chocolate Cheese Cake Bombe paired with 2001 Symington Quinta do Vesnvio Vintage Porto - Greek Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Been here twice and my food is always amazing. I love coming here. The atmosphere is very comfortable and my food has always been excellent. Unfortunately my bf's meals have been messed up both times. Last time we went was Valentine's Day and we waited about an hour for our meals and mine had been messed up and re-done, so it was taken off the bill, but my bf's came out cold and undercooked(it was pasta). We both agree that the flavor combinations are amazing and unique, but unfortunately the execution, mostly cooking, have ruined the meals for him at least. I love this place and would love to return for special occasions but unfortunately at the price point and having had 2 bad experiences, my boyfriend doesn't want to return. I will likely return in the future on my own dime, but not for a special occasion because I don't want him to have a bad meal again. I would recommend going here when you have time to spare. I have gotten a cheese and prosciutto plate, salads, and chicken dishes and everything was fine. My bf had an issue with pasta and beef dishes. If you're ordering a salad or cheese plate, go ahead and go for a special occasion(I can't see how those can be put together wrong), but if you're going for anything more, just make sure you have some spare time in case you need to send something back. The food and flavors are amazing and I would totally recommend giving it a try because when it's cooked right, it's wonderful. Really hoping we just went during bad times because I would love to go here more often and I am sure it'll be difficult to get my bf to come along next time and if he does, I am sure he will not join me in ordering anything. read more

We got this as carry-out during COVID and their safety processes were some of the best we had seen yet! Their food was also the most delicious meals we had during COVID (Long Island duck & double-cut pork chop). They were worth every penny. Personally, the double-cut pork chop is probably the best pork chop I've ever had in my life. It tasted like a cloud! So amazingly tender and perfectly flavored! We will definitely be back. read more

The food quality is always consistently great and the service is always equally good. However, I do feel with the venue is getting a bit stale. Their items on this menu they have been out of here consistently since the late 90s. read more

We arrived late in the evening and had to ask our waiter about the "pasta festival," which he mentioned. It turned out that both pastas, the salad, the calamari, the cocktails, and the service were good. Casbah would have been livelier earlier and more pleasant without a loud and persistent talker in the party of 6 at the next table. I'd definitely return for the food and service. read more

Went to Casbah for Valentine's Day dinner with my wife. Had never been here before but heard good things. We both decided on the Valentines day tasting menu which consisted of a variety of amazing courses. I had scallops which were so moist and delicious. The second course had torteloni (sp?) with beef and mushrooms, and lamb for the entree. It was so tender and cooked perfectly. I would absolutely go back and would highly recommend this restaurant for an authentic mediterrean experience. read more

Started with the Cheese Plate then the Octopus then the Duck, finishing with the Chocolate S'More Cake. Great experience especially the service. Robert was spot on! I'll be dreaming about this in the future. read more

Casbah - Chocolate S'more cake - Greek Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This is a great place to dine at for the price; the portions were much larger than I expected them to be. I suggest the Calamari and the Duck dish as both were fantastic. The staff was very attentive and always made sure we had enough to drink. read more

We went here for our anniversary dinner; we eat out a lot and this has been by far our best dinning experience. They have a massive wine list if that's your thing, I personally can't tell the difference between a box of wine and a $200 bottle but i had a glass with my meal and it tasted remarkably like wine. I had the scallops as an appetizer and my fiancé had the sheep milk gnudi both amazing! For the main course i had the most tender and juicy steak I've ever eaten (chewing was optional) with woodland mushrooms that melted in my mouth. Highly recommend this for special occasions or a romantic evening. read more

Casbah - Greek Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Always a great experience dining at Casbah. A very romantic setting in the evenings with a great foodie experience of flavors and uncommon dishes. We really enjoyed the whole experience and the service was impeccable. Food is expertly prepared and the atmosphere makes it a great place for a date. read more

I am leaving a 2 star review only because in the past I have had amazing dinners here. But tonight, I asked the chef to substitute oil for butter as I have a severe dairy allergy (which they've done in the past) and was told 'No.'. Why? I have no idea. I told the very sweet waiter that they had made the substitution before, but apparently tonight's chef could care less. What a disappointment. To be willing to pay nearly $40 for an entree only to be told that they won't substitute oil for butter. I was unable to eat anything on the menu as they weren't open to making any exceptions. Needless to say we will not be returning. read more

Hands down best place to dine in Pittsburgh... Staff is friendly, Vibe is great and food is exceptional.. Recommend to all

When I first ate here several years ago, I loved the service and food. For the most recent visit, however, I felt very disappointed in the service and food. The seating hostess sat us right near the door, and she sat other customers right near the other door and a fan, although the rest of the restaurant was empty. She did not find my Opentable reservation, so I received an email saying that I was a "no show" and "When you miss a reservation, it can adversely affect the restaurant. So we kindly ask that the next time you need a rain check, please do what you can to cancel the reservation." The appetizers of scallops and tuna tartare tasted fine. The entrees of short rib ravioli and swordfish were not tasty and were thus hard to chew and swallow. The valet had parked our car right next to the restaurant, but we had to wait several minutes for him to drive the car a few feet to us, and then he expected a tip. We will never return to this restaurant ever again. read more

Came here for their pasta night. Let's dive into their genius marketing team.. they don't participate in restaurant week but feature their pasta night the same week as it, and their prices end up being right around $35 or more. Enough about business and more about their SERIOUSLY YUMMY FOOD! All of the pastas were delicious, flavorful, and savory. Highly recommend going here- for pasta night or not. Their regular menu is also out of this world. Love the wine/bubbly flights. For apps, we got a beet salad and octopus. Holy moly, I start drooling just thinking about it. Great ambiance, even better food. read more

This place is terribly overrated and overpriced! The risotto was waaaay undercooked. Do yourself a favor and don't come here

One of the best meals I've had all year. I started off with the octopus app. It was a little overdone, but the flavor was great and made up for the slight chewiness. I was excited to see a sazerac on the cocktail menu. It was good, but could use a little work. There wasn't enough anise aroma/flavor as I would have hoped. For the main course I ordered the lamb shank. This was fall off the bone delish. It didn't have the lamb flavor I would have expected. It tasted like beef, but I'm not complaining- this is one excellent dish and I highly recommend. Wine presentation was excellent and made sure to let the gentleman know his presentation was great. Toward the end of the meal I began to become slightly more disappointed disappointed. It was as if we were fed and forgotten about. After we finished our apps and entrees, it took quite a while to have our server prebus our table in preparation for desert, which also too a little longer than it should have to order. Our table got the creme brûlée and cheesecake. The brûlée was one of the best I've seen/cracked and tasted amazing... cheesecake could use a little work. This would have been a 5 Star review if it weren't for the slower service toward the end of our experience. read more

Best "Babaganoush" we've had since we visited Egypt. The gaspacho soup was fantastic, and since my husband wouldn't share his short rib ravioli, I can only assume they were suburb also. The atmosphere was a tad basic, but it was also different and therefore interesting and enjoyable. read more

The food here was absolute perfection; each bite was perfectly orchestrated to deliver optimal flavor and enjoyment. The service was also fantastic! For my entree, I had the cioppino -- it may be one of the best that I've ever had. The bowl was filled with beautiful looking seafood: large shrimp, clams in their shells, mussels in their shells, a gorgeous piece of perfectly seasoned halibut, and enormous wonderfully cooked scallops. They knew how to cook each piece of seafood to showcase it well. And the charred sourdough served with the cioppino was the perfect complement to soak up all of the delicious, savory flavors of the broth without becoming a soggy mush! My grandfather had the halibut and loved it... Cleaned the plate! I had heard rave reviews of the dark chocolate raspberry bread pudding, so we had to share one for dessert! My grandfather said it was incomparable to any bread pudding; it was a sweet, smooth, decadent indulgence that paired well with the house coffee. And the complementary salted caramels presented with the check were also amazing! I definitely need to come back again to try more of the menu... I think only wonderful items could possibly come out of that kitchen! read more

Had my first dinner there last evening. Excellent service, very attentive and pleasant.The bread came warm with sea salt butter served and another spread both were delicious. I ordered the lamb loin and it was outstanding. Just the right portion size, the potatoes were beyond delicious. I don't normally have desert but I ordered a chocolate raspberry bread pudding that was also wonderful. I could only eat half so I took the rest home. Bar was very nice and seats comfortable and the atmosphere was casual too formal. Nice warm environment. I'm new to the area and have found parking a challenge, but what city doesn't have that problem, but the Casbah has valet parking - nice. read more

Casbah was alright, but nothing really popped. Had the bruchetta which was a overly creamy and sweet, without enough of an acidic element to cut through the creaminess. The tuna tartare was acceptable rather one note, tuna itself was too unimpressive on its own for such an unadulterated plating. the goats milk gnutti were legitimately good, the best part of the meal really, had a lot of flavors playing off each other very well. The scallop/crab pasta entree was good, but the noodles in mine were a bit more toothsome than al dente. The sauce was lacking depth of flavor. The scallops were very well cooked, but they were just good scallops, just what any chef should be able to do really. The Chilean seabass was not anything special, sauce lacked depth. The vegetable salad with it was neat, especially the radishes, which lost their strong peppery element in a good way. In all, Casbah was a disappointment. Its a high dining Mediterranean place, but accomplishes neither very well. If I really hadn't been exposed to some of the good places to eat in Pittsburgh and elsewhere, I might be more impressed. But alas, my standards are admittedly high. But honestly, for the money, there are better places to go. Also, if the owner happens to read this, your gas radiant heaters in the front dining area are ducted wrong. Your air intake is pulling from the dining area, which creates a cold draft coming from the outside walls/windows. You need to have someone duct your intake air to the outside to prevent this, it will make the room much more comfortable and save you money on heating. read more

Casbah might be my favorite restaurant in Pittsburgh. I went to dinner there a couple times, getting the gnocchi with duck confit the first couple times, because it was that good. All the flavors in that dish just work and who doesn't love duck confit and gnocchi? I did not like the short rib pasta, as I found it too salty. The long island duck was not my favorite, I found it a bit dry and needing a good punch of flavor, even with the sauce being there. The meatballs used the be the best bite I'd ever had, I think it was the charred brussel sprouts with them that made them so good, but then they changed them (now they are smaller meatballs) and now they are just okay. The calamari is so incredibly tender and the aioli is that perfect finishing touch, like when you squeeze lemon on fish. Then, after like four visits, I was reading Yelp reviews and hearing about their pork chop. I thought to myself, "Pork chops always taste the same, how could this one possibly be so good?" I was intrigued, so I tried it anyway, and now I dream about that pork chop. I have already had it twice and you should try it, trust me. Words cannot describe how tender this pork chop was. You might be thinking, "I've had a tender pork chop." Let me tell you, you have not. This pork chop will change your life and may be dangerous to have if you do not live in Pittsburgh where you will be able to get it again. My mother said the swordfish was the best swordfish she had ever had, but she still liked the pork chop better. Then I went once for brunch when my family was in town. They brought out these lemon poppyseed scones (as like a bread basket) that my entire family still talk about a month later. They were THAT good. We even asked for more while there then took them to go. Fights were fought over these remaining scones. Basically, I keep thinking Casbah is great, then it goes and proves to me it is even better than I think it is, exceeding every single expectation I could ever have. read more

Everything we had from their menu was fantastic. Nice atmosphere, great wait staff. Truley an enjoyable evening.

The service and food were both very good for the most part. However, the brunch menu was a bit expensive, as the drinks were not very strong. read more

Amazing. My family and an out of town family (super foodies/winos) ate here once and ended up spending over 3 hours at our table, not because service was slow, just because it was a nice environment to chat away an entire evening. We had tuna tartare that was amazing. I had halibut for my main dish that was incredible. I didn't pay so I'm not sure what the bill ended up being but I'm sure it dented someone's wallet. While waiting for our entire party to show up we hung around the bar which was very swanky but not in an overly fancy way. Service was perfect. Would love to go back. read more

Good food and very big portion of food...if you are hungry for real food that the place to go...food was yummy but service was little slow and awkward read more

For our last lunch in Pittsburgh we decided to return to the Big Burrito Group; Eleven was quite good and both Gayot and Pittsburgh Magazine compared the experience at Casbah favorably to that of Big Burrito's crown jewel. Citing a mix of Mediterranean and Northern African influences with a bargain Piccola Gusto Menu for lunch and the option for indoor or al fresco dining it seemed as if Casbah was a can't miss option...well, sometimes things don't turn out quite as you expect - almost everything that transpired from the moment we arrived until the moment we left was a failure. When our server, a young woman named Amanda L who would prove quite inept and inefficient from start to finish, finally did arrive our menus were delivered with a brief hello before she wandered away - another server later stopped by to fill our water and drinks were never even offered. When Amanda finally did return she was capable of answering a couple questions about portion size and our orders were placed. With my mom and sister opting for the two-course Gusto lunch and myself choosing two courses a la carte we sat and sipped our water. Waiting approximately 10 minutes another ancillary server arrived with bread and butter - a light and airy white bread with a hefty crust paired with a sweet and salted cow's milk butter - decent, but nothing to write home about compared to the myriad bread options at Eleven. After this point we would not see another staff member for 30 minutes...well, we would see them, they just wouldn't be walking anywhere near our table - instead bussing tables and running around while the hostess flirted with a man at the bar...I'll note that my water glass remained empty for greater than 15 minutes. Finished with our first courses approximately 10 minutes would pass - long enough for me to actively collect each and every plate and stack them at the empty seat of our four-top - before Amanda would finally return to collect the dirty plates...we'd not see her again until 15 minutes later when she filled our water glasses and told us our main courses would be "right out." While I guess she didn't define "right out," what this actually meant was "in 25 minutes." Starting first with my mother's combo - Jumbo Lump Crab, pepper bacon, avocado, radish sprouts, on a paesano bun and Orecchiette Pasta with grilled chicken, dried cranberries, Riverview Farms goat cheese, sage cream. While the sandwich may not be memorable, the pasta was actually quite impressive. Using a less salty cheese and mild cream to flavor the al dente little ears of pasta worked wonders while the sweet/savory mélange of craisins and grilled chicken were a nice match. Vastly less well done than my mother's plate would be my sister's option - the Grilled Vegetables, portobello, zucchini, eggplant, arugula, chickpea hummus, on baguette and Maccheretto pasta with wild mushrooms, white beans, sun-dried tomatoes, rapini pesto, fontina, walnuts. Beginning with the sandwich, the bite I had was good in taste but rather mushy in consistency - too many similar vegetable textures and the hummus spread too thickly. Moving on to the pasta - we all tasted it, but I'm still not sure what we were supposed to be tasting - it tasted like watery cheese...no spice, no salt, and certainly nothing resembling pesto or tomatoes. For the first time in the meal Amanda actually opted to check on us approximately 10 minutes into our main courses and when told of the watery pasta she did apologize and offered to replace it with something else - more Orcchiette. For my main course I received a simple side salad-fresh greens, crispy onion strings, and a pleasant vinaigrette. The salad, of course, was served alongside Elysian Fields Lamb "Mac and Cheese", tubetti pasta, mascarpone, cheddar, Pecorino-Romano, and bread crumbs. Piping hot and browned with crispy bread crumbs the dish was a decent Macaroni and Cheese, but honestly the lamb was so scarce and thinly cut that it added little. Completing our mains approximately 110 minutes after entering Casbah we again waited nearly ten minutes before anyone would stop by to collect dirty plates-a different ancillary server this time. With my mother and sister already deciding enough was enough they stood up to use the restroom before leaving-by the time Amanda would stop by to ask if anyone would care for dessert our two course meal had lasted 2:05 and I skipped on a menu entailing bread pudding, carrot cake, and panna cotta with "just the bill." Settling the bill via credit card no tip was left because no tip was deserved - in reality Amanda may have actually be the worst server I've encountered at a fine dining establishment in the last 2 years. I will note that when I wrote to Big Burrito was met by a (seemingly) sincere apology without excuses - the Manager stated things don't' normally happen like that and he'd be sure the issue was addressed. He closed with "I hope you will join us again." I will not. read more

This review is for brunch only! I've never been here for dinner...but been here quite a few times for brunch. Casbah's brunch is a prix fixe...which at first seems expensive, but when you realize the amount of food you're getting, it's sooo not. You get an appetizer, entree, and drink (yes, a real drink, with alcohol) for just $24. I usually end up spending more at my other Big Burrito brunch spot, Kaya, so I consider this a pretty good deal. They start you off with a basket of muffins and biscuits with honey butter on the side. And it's refillable. Try to restrain yourself from eating too many baked goods though, so you can get to the real food. For appetizers, everything I've had was pretty good (polenta and the salads have been my faves), but for the entree, there is only ONE thing you should order: The lamb & eggs! Crusty sourdough bread topped with spinach topped with braised lamb shoulder and roasted garlic, topped with poached eggs. One of the best things I have ever eaten in the morning. The scallop scramble is just okay, the steak & eggs are pretty delish...but the lamb & eggs is by far the best thing on the brunch menu. This is one of the few places where I don't opt for the Bloody Mary...it's pretty blah. I do their Salty Dog with freshly squeezed grapefruit juice, or sometimes get it sans alcohol if I'm really feeling the pain from Saturday night. Unfortunately, while I love the atmosphere, I feel like the service is lacking. I can't explain why, but it always feels awkward and doesn't hold up to the standards set at other Big Burrito spots (even Mad Mex). I know it gets busy on Sundays, but still. Service issues aside, The food is still worth it. read more

great atmosphere and great food. while the menu changes seasonally, my group all enjoyed the food - crab/scallop pasta, pumpkin risotto and rare tuna. casbah also has a great wine list, and great service that is there when you need them, but doesn't annoy. read more