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    Pasha | Mediterranean Restaurant

    4.3 (268 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Large Mixed Appetizer - combination of eight cold appetizers, chef's choice
    Karen H.

    We stopped by Pasha around 2pm on a Sunday and were able to get a table right away on the patio. We ordered a couple of platters to share and all got Turkish coffee. I went to Turkey last year (Istanbul, Cappadocia, Antyla, and Gaziantep) and loved the Turkish coffee there so was a little disappointed at the one at Pasha, although I bet if someone has never been to Turkey they wouldn't be disappointed. The large mixed appetizer platter was huge and delicious. The lamb mixed grill was a little expensive for what it was but still reasonably good.

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    Stuart O.

    Pasha is a cute Turkish restaurant in Shadyside. I like the interior and the decor. I had high hopes for the food. I'd say it was ok. Not great, not bad. We started with a few appetizers: hummus, kisir, cacik, spinach borek. And then we shared izgara kofte. I liked the hummus. The spinach borek is a little like a Greek spinach pie, except it's deep fried. It was fine, but I think I prefer a flaky spinach pie more. The Kofte was a bit overdone. A good kofta should have nice spice mixture and be moist, like a burger. This had a crunchy crust and was overcooked and dried out. The cacik, a yogurt, cucumber and mint dish, saved the kofta!

    Lamb
    Rosa A.

    My husband introduced me to this little gem, I wasn't sure what to expect when I walked up- the indoor outdoor vibe was such a pleasant surprise. It was also the best weather to sit near the outdoor area. I was craving falafel for dinner but what blew me away was the zucchini- whoa, it was bursting with flavor. I literally savored each bite. My husband had the lamb and he seemed happy with it. He said it was a "reliable option." Not sure exactly what that means beyond that. Overall, I'd definitely return!

    Salad with Chicken Kebab
    Liz F.

    As I was going to the Mexican restaurant I saw this place and looked on Yelp and it had great reviews. I'm a huge fan of middle eastern food. Safak was great! Super friendly and knew what to recommend. If I'm ever back in this state I will come here and highly recommend!

    Fresh pita
    Jennifer R.

    Everything was fresh and flavorful. The atmosphere was like dining at someone's home and we really enjoyed it. Falafel and chicken kebabs were the standouts here. The hummus was a slightly different texture than I am used to, but the creamy yogurt dipping sauce was incredible. Would happily return if in the area.

    Classic Crepe
    Ben M.

    Pasha is one of my favorite restaurants in Pittsburgh because it is consistently good. I have been here with my girlfriend several times now and the food was great every time we went.  We love getting the small mixed appetizer that lets you try 5 cold appetizers of your choice. Their hummus is amazing and Aisha likes the Baba Ganoush even more! But we recommend that you try them both as part of your 5 cold appetizers. As for the meals, I really enjoyed the falafel and zucchini entree. The veggie appetizer is also good and lets you try all of their veggie options. Aisha LOVES the lamb chops entree and would highly recommend it. We've also been here for brunch and Aisha is a big fan of their crepe. I also recommend their Turkish Menemen if you're a vegetarian! When the weather is warmer, their patio area is the best place to sit. Would highly recommend check it out!

    Helga Z.

    One of my favorite restaurants in Pittsburgh! Top-notch service, excellent food, and lovely vibes! My favorite item to order has to be the Lamb Adana! So flavorful & I genuinely can't get tired of it, no matter how many times I eat it! I'm originally from Albania and it has been difficult finding restaurants in Pittsburgh that remind me of the food back home. Although it's not exactly the same as they are different cuisines, Pasha Cafe & Lounge really brings forth some of the key flavors of the Mediterranean/Balkan areas. If you haven't checked them out yet, you must! Such delicious food and it's so reasonably priced. Hope I get to go back soon! 10/10.

    Patio
    Jayme B.

    My friend and I had dinner at Pasha Cafe on a Saturday around 7 pm. We did not have a reservation, but we were able to get a seat on the patio. Both the patio and inside space are so cute. The patio has fans to keep the air flow moving which is appreciated! For our apps, we started with the hummus and the cacik, which is yogurt with diced cucumbers, garlic, mint and olive oil. They were served with pita bread. For our entrees, my friend ordered the shrimp kebab and I ordered the grilled salmon. My friend also ordered a glass of Turkish wine. Everything tasted so fresh and you can tell the food is made with love. One thing to note is that there is a bit of a language barrier. I ordered a soft drink and I never received it. I tried to ask a waitress about it and she did not understand what I was trying to say. However, the food was so good that I didn't even need the drink. lol I will definitely be back for more meals in the future!

    Spinach borek
    Liz G.

    One of the best meals I've had recently! We really did it up with the appetizers - spinach borek, calamari, baba ganoush and falafel. The calamari was super tender, the spinach borek was really tasty and the baba ganoush was outstanding. I had never had falafel before and it wasn't my favorite but that's my preference, still glad I tried it! I ordered the filet mignon beef shish for my entree. I had to order it medium well (pregnant) but I usually prefer medium rare - rare. Let me tell you, this steak was SO tender and flavorful, even cooked medium well. I was so impressed. The rice and salad were also very good. We ended the night with baklava and Turkish coffee - delicious!! The service was incredible. Our server was so friendly and attentive. It was a busy Saturday night but they seemed to keep everything rolling smoothly. I can't wait to return!

    Bourekas
    Daniel R.

    A serviceable and solid restaurant in Shadyside with an ADORABLE patio area! This restaurant is a staple of Walnut Street and has great vibes. The food is definitely hit or miss; the appetizer sampler isn't as good as it used to be, for instance. I really loved the salmon! Service was great. Price is a little higher than I would expect for the quality and quantity.

    Falafel and zucchini platter ($17.99)
    Sarah M.

    We had a lovely dinner at Pasha last night. It was fairly busy around 7pm on a Friday, but we were still seated right away. The dining room, and patio especially, were kind of tight - making it a bit uncomfortable if you, like me, have any concerns about keeping a few feet of personal space. Our server was very polite and friendly, and checked on us often while still giving us plenty of time to enjoy our meal. We started with spinach borek, which were really delicious! Both of our entrees were fairly good, but neither was exceptional; the fried zucchini was fantastic and the rice was very good, but the falafel and chicken were both a little dry and underwhelming. Portion sizes were also a bit small, though neither of us left hungry. Overall it was a pleasant evening at a cute spot, with nice food, and a crowded dining room.

    Chicken kofte, chicken kebab, babaganoush, hummus, stuffed grape leaves
    Trish T.

    Got takeout last night and would rate this a 3.5-4 star place. The apps saved our meal. The babaganoush, grape leaves, and hummus (a special meant it was free w/ our order) all were really good. The former nice and smokey ; the latter creamy; & the grape leaves (warmed in our microwave) were nice and lemony. It was the entrees that really brought the score down. They just weren't that flavorful - which is kind of shocking for Mediterranean food. The chicken kabab was tender enough, but again, it just lacked any defining flavor despite being marinated in "herbs and spices." The chicken kofte was especially disappointing. Usually the ground chicken is infused with aromatic spices, but this was more overcooked and lacking in spices. The rice did the dishes no favors -- dull white rice. Bummer! The odd half tomato (Roma) and green pepper were barely grilled. And that was it. The little chopped cucumber/tomato/parsley/onion salad that came with each helped add some freshness to the plate. All in all - a disappointing meal. If we go back - we'd stick to lunch and appetizers.

    Chicken Kebab
    Brenda Y.

    Enjoyed the outdoor and indoor seating option, food was flavorful but the Shakshouka was non traditional.

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    We got the chicken kabobs and grape leaves. Everything was delicious and the staff were very personable and friendly. Very good.

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    Absolutely wonderful experience. The food is delicious, service is excellent, and the decor is lovely.

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    4.4
    (187 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    Nice find. Some items on the menu were better than others, but the overall quality was very good…read more We ordered takeout, and the online ordering process was fairly straightforward (though it didn't accept PayPal or Apple Pay). The space is tiny and unassuming, and the restaurant seems to be a family run operation. The interior is much more nicely kept than you might guess based on the outside of the building. The staff were very friendly, and all of our food was well packaged. I strongly suggest taking a look at the "Persian Cuisine" section of the menu; in many cases, that section is more interesting than the Turkish grill. In terms of food, things ranged from excellent to pretty good. The hummus was good and nicely textured, but not exceptional. The kashke ve bademjan was excellent, particularly when paired with the nicely toasted flatbread it arrived with. The Mediterranean salad and Tabouli salad were both nicely done, with a nice level of lemon acidity and some shredded cheese on the side. The veggie kebap was fine, but generally flat in flavor: it really needed some of the sides and some hot sauce to fill things out. The red lentil soup was simple with a subtle spicing but ultimately deeply flavorful. The ash reshteh (noodle soup with beans and spinach) was generally good but would have benefited from toppings that would have probably been provided in a dine-in environment. All told, this was a nice little establishment with some excellent Mediterranean and Persian style cuisine. They seem to churn out some high quality food from what seems like a very small kitchen. I could imagine eating in or ordering takeout, but note that the interior space is fairly small with a limited capacity.

    Deceptive menu pics and descriptions + nothing Turkish here and it is unreasonably expensive for…read morewhat you get: --Unlike the menu claims, what they serve as Adana Kebab is NOT lamb + flavor was not remotely Turkish. Not authentic at all. -- What they call Turkish rice can't even be called decent rice -- Persian menu items however were good -- Lentil soup was a good soup but it was not an authentic lentil soup at all. Don't expect the traditional flavor -- Unlike the pics, salad mix in your Adana will arrive in a tiny, disposable clear plastic -- You will eat at tables covered with sticky, clear nylon table "cloths" -- Your water will be served in disposable plastic cups -- Your food will be served in acrylic-plastic cups, including the hot soup -- Now the value: Soup is $10, Adana is $22, Kobideh is $25, a cup of Cay / hot tea is $3.50 (almost all Persian/Turkish restaurants serve this as a complimentary item -- Lastly they will charge you an extra 3% for paying by card Decision is yours... We will not go there again.

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    Inside dining area - Cute!
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    Alihan's Mediterranean Cuisine

    4.3
    (479 reviews)
    3.7 mi
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    4.5 stars. Alihan's Mediterranean Cuisine opened in 2013 and serves Turkish cuisine for lunch,…read moredinner, and special events. The menu lists many meat, seafood, and vegetarian options, and the chefs can accommodate customers on gluten-free and vegan diets. Examples of menu items are lentil soup, babaghanoush, falafel, shepherd salad, lamb chops, many kebabs, sea bass, sautés, house-made desserts such as baklava, and non-alcoholic beverages. My husband and I ate one lunch here. Indoor and covered outdoor seating was available. The employees promptly greeted and seated us, and I appreciated that they recommended specific menu items to help me choose. After a reasonable wait, the foods were brought to our table. Here are my ratings for what we ordered: Grilled Shrimp - 5 stars - Several large, juicy shrimp were on skewers and had been perfectly cooked. Sides were mixed vegetables and a mix of rice and bulgur. Chicken Shish Kebab - 4 stars - The chunks of chicken were large and juicy and had a mild seasoning. On the side was rice pilav. Turkish Tea - 4.5 stars - This black tea was a good size and was served hot. Packets of sweeteners were available. The total price was $55 plus tax and tip.

    Service was super friendly. I did not like my salad (Shepherd Salad) and they offered to make me…read moreanother salad. They were so nice. Ambience is fine. Clean and tidy. Falafel appetizer was very, very hard and chewy. Even with a serrated knife it was difficult to cut! Shepherd Salad was fresh but was mostly red and green bell peppers. Very little tomato or cucumber or onion which I was expecting. Not their fault but mine for not knowing about this salad. Again they were super nice and offered to take it back. Donor Kebab was over cooked. Dry. Chewy. Tzatziki sauce was fine. I ordered two extra mini-cups of tzatziki to help me finish the donor kebab. (Extra $1). Bread was very good. I ordered the Turkish Tea but it never came : (

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    Custom setting for your party's needs
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    Chicken shish lunch special
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    4.8
    (122 reviews)
    12.6 mi

    We were looking for something different for dinner recently and thought we would give this place a…read moretry. I've been to this plaza before to eat at another restaurant. We were confused as to where the actual restaurant was. There is a sign on Route 8, so we parked there, looked around, walked downstairs, only to find it was offices. We then walked upstairs and found that the entrance was actually on the other side of the building but accessible from the front. It's an interesting place when you walk in. We were quickly greeted and seated. It seemed as though the owner and family were working. The menu was interesting, not real large but sufficient. We had, who I believe is the owner, come to our table and ask what we typically like to eat and then she was making suggestions. We thought she was just being helpful. My wife finally looked at her and said, I'm sorry are you also taking flour order now? She replied well that's what I was trying to do. To me that was a little off putting. We all took her suggestions and ordered. The food came out fresh and warm. It was good. We all tried each others meals. We felt that what my wife ordered was the best. The place isn't huge inside but it was fairly busy. It was a little pricey but not bad.

    First time here. Emily took good care of us!…read moreI kind of felt like I was in a Seinfeld episode. I tried ordering Grape leaves and Emily said you ordered too much food! (No Grape Leaves for you (2)two weeks!) Haha!!! We had the Lentil Soup We had Falafel Great We had Yaprak (lamb)Doner Really great! We had the Baba Ghanoush Everything was excellent! We will be back soon!

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    Alihan's Coffee and Breakfast

    4.6
    (145 reviews)
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    I really love Alihan's. Celebrated birthdays at their main location. So when I heard about their…read morebreakfast spot, I knew I had to check it out. Of course, it did not disappoint. I got to try their menemen, ayran, and sweet pogaca breakfast pastry. Everything was wonderful across the broad. Truly one of the best meals I've had in a long time. The menemen was so flavorful. Tons of tomatoes, some spice, some other vegetables, fresh eggs. And the lovely fresh bread that accompanies it is just out of this world. So soft and perfect. Soaks up that delicious sauce. You must try this. The pogaca, I initially thought might be basic or overpriced, but I was proven wrong. It was so, so good. Another must try. So soft as well. I had the sweet version with honey. The honey is excellent. Even on its own this pastry is amazing, and it's just next level with the honey. Finally, the ayran. It was at this spot that I discovered I love ayran. It is just so perfect. Amazing portion, great price too. Best balance of saltiness and creaminess. So so so good. I can't recommend this place more highly. Definitely have to try it out for authentic Turkish breakfasts in Pittsburgh!

    Alihan's had been on my "to-go" list longer than I'd like to admit. Don't be like me--go sooner!…read more Maybe my new favorite breakfast place? Don't sleep on the Turkish breakfast for two (choose the menemen--trust me.) Turkish coffee is a necessity and spending the extra couple dollars on the Sultan version (comes with a piece of baklava and Turkish delight) was absolutely well worth it. The veg was fresh and the flavors delightful. The cheeses were incredible and I could never decide what my next bite was going to be, I wanted it all. Alihan's has been moved to my recommendation list for Pittsburgh and I'm so looking forward to my next visit!

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    Turkish pastries baked fresh in house from scratch
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