Wow! What a great sandwich!…read more My wife and I visited Pittsburgh for the first time on July 30th, 2026. This is gonna sound crazy, but we stopped in for a sandwich at 9:00 a.m.!!! They've been around since 1933 and when you walk in you can feel the history. The walls are covered with painted caricatures of famous locals. This place is an institution. My wife and I sat at the counter and ordered a roast beef sandwich. All sandwiches come topped with tomatoes, coleslaw, and french fries. Yes, you read that correctly, they pile fresh cut fries onto all their sandwiches! The sandwich was massive and delicious! We are so happy we sought this place out and you will be too! Seek it out!

I was excited to try this famous Pittsburgh sandwich spot, but unfortunately, the overall…read moreexperience fell a little short--mainly because of the service. There was no line when we arrived, yet the wait for our food was surprisingly long, and service throughout the meal wasn't particularly attentive. I ordered the pastrami and cheese, and, the sandwich itself was excellent. The pastrami was moist and flavorful, and the coleslaw was easily another highlight--fresh, crisp, and really good. The fries, however, were a bit soggy and didn't do much for me. I was also surprised to find a piece of plastic wrap in my sandwich, which was definitely concerning. Also the sandwich is so loaded that it quickly soaks through the parchment paper. A tray or plate would make the experience much less messy. Glad I got to try such an iconic Pittsburgh spot, and the pastrami lived up to the hype, but the service and a few details kept it from being the experience I was hoping for.

We had to try this Pittsburgh institution before going home. We went around 11:30 on Labor Day and…read morewere promptly seated. Perhaps because it was a holiday and they may have been understaffed, taking our orders and receiving our sandwiches took quite awhile. The music (I call butt rock) was an odd niche for a mixed crowd. We ordered the Pastrami and fish sandwiches, which of course come with fry's and cole slaw on the sandwich. Given the industrial size paper towel rolls on the tables, I expected the sandwich to drip sauce. The fish was surprisingly dry and the cole slaw lacked vinegar and mayo. I supplemented with hot sauce from the table. Despite being to dry, the sandwiches were decent and quite large.

This is a staple when visiting Pittsburgh. Everyone tells you, that you have to try fries in your…read moresandwich at Primanti Bros. We were able to walk up at 2pm on a Tuesday. Fun fact, the Chicago Cubs baseball team was staying at Fairmont Hotel across the street. My mom had the Original. It was fine, just a plain old sandwich with French fries in it. I had the Reuben and it was fine, nothing too exciting. I'm glad I was able to try a Pittsburgh staple. My buddy from Pittsburgh says this is the best drunk food. I can see that. I just thought it was alright. Certainly very cheap.

Im not sure if I have words to describe how good this place is. Food is fantastic, staff is great,…read moreprice is right!

Still love the Big Ben. So far out of one sandwich, hubby and I shared it for 1 dinner and 2…read morelunches. Granted we had smaller servings than most. My grandson, likely would eat all of this delicious sandwich at once. We called in advance to order and because they only take cash and we only had a hundred dollar bill. Can I use it? Yes, I'll take it said the Matt Damon look-alike. I'll take it. Loved seeing him in person as he expertly took orders. Pittsburgh friendly. This is a happy place with great food. You can eat in but many like us call in advance for takeout. And they are open on Monday when most places are closed. Love Peppis

I loveeeee DiAnoia's. I come here a lot for dinner. I've never tried their lunch menu and finally…read moregot to go! We started with the whipped ricotta and potatoes and both of those never miss. We also shared the house salad. Both sandwiches we had were delicious. Everything was so fresh and light. The sandwiches are HUGE, real bang for your buck! DiAnoia's is a Strip District staple and I never leave hungry or disappointed!

For some reason, I had a feeling that something was amiss regarding this dining experience. I made…read morethe reservation on RESY and we were set. We got to the restaurant, approached the podium, I expressed the reservation and was told that they did not have one for me. We were asked to sit in the penalty box until they were able to find a table. We were fortunate and were seated. Our server was great. Very personable, helpful with the menu, made recommendations, etc. We ordered cocktails, which were very good. We then placed our order for dinner. My spouse had the beans and greens which were found to be quite good. I had the house salad which was also very good. For an entree, Bo ordered CACIO E PEPE and I ordered, BUCATINI all'AMATRICIANA. This is where we started to descend into food limbo. The cacio e pepe was flavorless with as little pepper as possible. So few, in fact that you could accurately count them. The pasta was overcooked and mushy. My entree was another disappointment. In the description, it states: "Bucatini Pasta, Guanciale, San Marzano Tomatoes, Pecorino Romano" Now, can any of you, off the top of your heads, tell me what Guanciale is? Guanciale just happens to be, an Italian cured meat made from pork jowl or cheek. Its name comes from guancia, the Italian word for cheek. It is rubbed with salt, black pepper, and spices, then aged for several weeks, creating a rich meat with a high fat content that is prized for flavoring classic pasta sauces. In my entree they were small cubes, meat-like, and one side of each cube was burnt to a crips, solid black and real crunchy. It gave the whole dish a burnt taste. Not the best. For dessert, Bo ordered the Banana Sundae Cheesecake. I bet you thought it tasted like bananas. Nope. It tasted like cheesecake. I passed on dessert. My choice was determined by the quality of my entry. Atmosphere. There are some restaurants, these days, where you have to raise your voice to talk to one another. Here we had to literally scream but still not be able to hear one another. It's all too common now to forego a suspended tile ceiling and carpet on the floor, which absorbs the sound. This was absolutely the loudest dining establishment I was ever in. Looking around, it seemed that most people have bought into the notion that this is as good as it gets when it comes to dining ambiance. Look, I'm old school and this just didn't cut it for us. There certainly are a lot who love the restaurant and grade it accordingly. I'm just not one of them. Bon appetit!

I love this place. Awesome staff with a great taste in music. Top notch sandwiches with an…read moreaffordable price point. Small and cozy spot with a welcoming energy. Consistent in quality as I'm like 98% sure they source local ingredients. I'm not the best at putting a name to a face but everyone here is super cool.

One of my favorite places in Southside! You order at the bar and pay after you eat. They also have…read morean outdoor patio that is a great place to sit in warmer weather. They have a great variety of delicious sandwiches, but if you don't like any of the premade options, you can build your own! I recommend the Beast.

If you go on a Saturday morning while at the Bloomfield market, this place might look a little…read morecrazy! They serve soup (obviously), salads and sandwiches. People seem to go a little crazy for the sandwiches but alas I can't have them since I'm gluten free. They are very good about labeling their offerings so it's easy to figure out what's gluten free, vegan and vegetarian. I got the bean and chorizo soup and took some split pea soup to freeze (it's my favorite soup). The soup came out pipping hot that I had to wait a while before eating it. However it was good, not too spicy. My friend had a the girlfriend sandwich and it looked super yummy. They have limited seating so you might have to get it to go! They have some cute antiques in there, definitely a retro vibe.

Such good soup and sandwiches! Amazing combos of flavors and foods. Beware that it can be a bit…read moresalty if that is an issue for you. I love The Boyfriend and Roast Beefy Weefs, as well as the Chicken Barley soup. If you come around lunchtime, prepare to wait up to 20 minutes (combo of in line to order and waiting for food to be prepared). There is also prepackaged soup, pasta, salad, and more that is great if you want to be in and out quicker. Definitely recommend trying!

Prompt and friendly service. A eye pleasing industrial themed southern atmosphere was nice…read more The fried chicken was succulent, juicy, crispy and well seasoned. I was a little disappointed my 3 piece dark meat didn't come with a thigh but thats ok. The white cheddar grits were well cooked. I wasn't a huge fan of the flavor but that might just be white cheddar. Hubs had the chicken BLT that had a great flavor from the chicken breading and other sauces. The bread was super crispy and perfectly golden brown. Stop by if you're in the area and need a yummy quick meal!

The signage outside in huge lettering on the building clearly says "food and beer hall". So, a…read morefriend and I walk in, expecting what a "halll" typically means. Ask Google. It will tell you it is multiple vendor stalls, central seating. Instead, the first thing I noticed was a barrier to my experience -- a hostess counter. WTH? I politely ask her how this works. Do we walk around or do we get a table? Im confused and she is just as confused by my confusion. Apparently, it is a sit-down, get escorted to a table just like any other full-service restaurant model and with an hour wait to do so on this Picklesburgh Sunday so we did not partake (FYI, we had a great meal with no wait at Nicki's Thai restaurant). So, guys. If you are going to tout this as a beer and food "hall", remember what the concept is. (Um, Faneuil Hall?? In Boston ring a bell?)

Wanted to try one more local favorite before heading back to Orlando, and Uncle Sam's Subs was a…read moregreat choice. If you love a good sandwich, this place delivers. It has a fun mix of Philly sandwich shop energy with Pittsburgh hometown vibes. The menu is big, the fries were really good, and the sub-style sandwiches are loaded and filling. I went with the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, while others ordered the Ultra Uncle Sam's Special. Portions were huge, so leftovers are definitely a bonus. They also have cheese sauce and ranch for the fries plus classic Coke products to wash it all down. Casual diner feel, big portions, and solid food. Easy spot to recommend if you're in Pittsburgh and craving a hearty sandwich.

This place is awesome! The vibes are great! I love the diner esthetic! The food is amazing and…read morethe prices are decent! If your a fan of old diner charm, good food set at reasonable prices then don't miss out! P.S. - Just make sure to eat in the diner so the fries are included with your meal. If you use take out you'll get charged extra for fries.

super great place ! Matt was an excellent server and the cooks did an amazing job. would come backread more

Gaucho has some of the most flavorful meats in Pittsburgh. We started off with the Chori-Pollo…read moreempanadas- absolutely delicious! I had the Argentino salad adding the bondiola (pork shoulder) - the flavors burst in my mouth from this salad and the pork was sooo tender! My colleague had the carne sandwich with the Vacio steak - so much tender stacked meat he was in heaven lol.. of course the 4 chimmi's topped everything we ate.. Lastly, Our server/bartender Molly is fantastic! She's always in a great mood and is very knowledgeable with the cuisine! She really makes your time there enjoyable! Can't wait to go back for the rooftop patio/bar!

I eat a lot of hot dogs! So I think I can be a fair judge. But if you are going to serve a Chicago…read morestyle hot dog then I think it needs to be made correctly. They didn't have onions on it and they didn't have pickle spears on it. The bun was a potato bun with poppy seeds like stuck to it. But the bun was soft and good so I won't take points off for that. Was it my fave hot dog? No but it was okay! The hush puppies were good though. The service was great!

How did it take me this long to find this place? What a great sandwich spot in the heart of…read moreLawrenceville! Great beer, great food and a nice atmosphere made for the perfect experience. We got the Steak Cibatta and Burger of the Month (Two Smashed Patties, Bakers Thick Sliced Bacon, American Cheese, Fried Egg, Garlic Mayo, Martins Potato Roll) and both were delicious! Steak was cooked perfectly and the ciabatta roll paired perfectly. Burger was basically a breakfast burger but had THICK slices of bacon, almost like pork belly, which was unique. Add a side of hush puppies, didn't know I could get them so good up north!, and we will be coming back for more soon!