Dining Guide: Shadyside

American

Bagel Factory

5825 Ellsworth Ave.

Sunday-Saturday 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

412-362-6666

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The only independent bagel bakery in Pittsburgh prides itself on making everything from scratch.

Bites and Brews

5750 Ellsworth Ave.

Sunday-Saturday 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.

412-361-4425

www.b2restaurants.com/

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This combination bar and restaurant serves pizza and sandwiches and has 30 beers on tap.

Bruegger’s Bagels

806 S. Aiken Ave.

Monday-Friday 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

412-612-2335

www.brueggers.com/

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This local franchise of the national chain serves bagels and other breakfast and lunch items.

BRGR

5997 Penn Circle South

Monday-Thursday 11:30 to midnight, Friday-Saturday 11:30 to 1 a.m., Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

412-362-2333

www.brgrpgh.com/

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BRGR offers creative and traditional burgers and a special twist on classic milkshakes — a shot of alcohol.

Elbow Room

5533 Walnut St.

Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. to midnight

412-441-5222

www.elbowroompittsburgh.com/

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With classy food and more than 85 bottles of wine on the menu, Elbow Room provides the perfect place to dine casually with quality friends and food.

Doc’s Place

5442 Walnut St.

Monday-Thursday 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., Friday-Saturday noon to 2 a.m.

412-681-3713

www.docsplacepittsburgh.com

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Offering an outdoor deck for warm weather nights and an upstairs martini bar, Doc’s Place provides a great place to catch the game or enjoy time with friends.

Harris Grill

5747 Ellsworth Ave.

Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 a.m.

412-362-5273

www.harrisgrill.com

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Harris Grill provides fun special drinks with a loaded menu. One of the best nights to go is on Tuesday, when there is baskets of bacon lining the bar instead of the standard pretzels and peanuts.

K&T’s Fish and Chicken

4521 Centre Ave.

Sunday-Saturday 12:15 to 11:30 p.m.

412-621-2526

kntfish.com

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Specializing in, well, fish and chicken, K and T’s offers both individual meals and catering with salads, wings and sandwiches on its menu.

Pamela’s Diner

5527 Walnut St.

Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

412-683-1003

www.pamelasdiner.com

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Pamela’s Diners feature a wide range of breakfast foods — they’re famous for their crepe-like pancakes.

Shady Grove

5500 Walnut St.

Sunday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.

412-697-0909

www.eatshady.com

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Stop in to Shady Grove Restaurant and Bar for a diverse menu and a full-service bar.

Sharp Edge Beer Emporium

302 South St. Clair St.

Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. to midnight, Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., Sunday noon to 9 p.m.

412-661-3537

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Sharp Edge has an extensive selection of beers to complement the restaurant’s selection of pub foods, which can satisfy even the pickiest eaters.

William Penn Tavern

739 Bellefonte St.

Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday Noon to 11p.m

412-621-1000

www.williampenntavern.net

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A very decent place to catch a Steelers or Pirates game over cheap beer and bar food. The beer and wing specials are complemented by the great atmosphere.

Italian:

Girasole Restaurant

733 Copeland St.

Tuesday-Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday 4 to 9 p.m.

412-682-2130

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If you are looking for delicious and mouth-watering Italian cuisine, this stylish little Italian restaurant adds a touch of family-orientation to its sensational seasonal menus.

Minutello’s Restaurant and Lounge

226 Shady Ave.

Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. to midnight, Saturday 3 to 11 p.m., Sunday 3 to 9 p.m.

412-361-9311

www.minutellosrestaurant.com

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Minutello’s combines the atmosphere of an old-world Italian restaurant with delicious food for affordable prices to create the ideal Italian dining experience.

Pizzutti’s Restaurant

709 Bellefonte St.

Monday-Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m., Friday 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m., Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

412-687-1022

www.pizzuttisrestaurant.org

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At Pizzutti’s Restaurant, the ambience is as thick with Italian bistro style and class as the thick sauces paired with their homemade pastas.

European:

Crepes Parisiennes

732 Filbert St.

Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

412-683-2333

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For a relaxed meal of paper-thin and crispy crepes, Crepes Parisiennes offers sweet and savory crepes for both the sweet-toothed and spice-driven diner.

La Casa

5884 Ellsworth Ave.

Monday-Wednesday 4:30 to 10:30 p.m., Thursday-Friday 4:30 to 11 p.m., Saturday 4:30 to 11 p.m., Sunday 1 to 9:30 p.m.

412-441-3090

www.casablanca212.com

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La Casa combines their wine selection and tapas bar with traditional Moroccan and Spanish food for a complete Mediterranean experience like no other.

Paris 66 Bistro

6018 Penn Circle South

Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. , Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

412-404-8166

www.paris66bistro.com

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Owned and operated by French emigrants serving authentic French fare, Paris 66 Bistro was voted best French restaurant in Pittsburgh in both 2011 and 2012.

Sunnyledge Hotel and Martini Bar

5124 Fifth Ave.

Sunday-Thursday 5to 11 p.m., Friday-Saturday 5 p.m. to midnight

412-683-5014

sunnyledge.com

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Victorian England meets contemporary Martini bar in the American Midwest at the Sunnledge Hotel and Martini Bar.

Latin American:

Fajita Grill

5865 Ellsworth Ave.

Sunday-Monday closed, Tuesday-Thursday 5 to 10 p.m., Friday-Saturday 5 to 11 p.m.

412-362-3030

fajitagrillpittsburgh.com

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Fajita Grill offers patrons genuine Mexican food sans the Mexican-chain vibe.

La Feria

5527 Walnut St.

Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m to 3 p.m.

412-682-4501

www.laferia.net

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With a craft gallery and storefront attached to this small and quaint restaurant, La Feria offers a menu of tasty Peruvian dishes. The restaurant also offers a variety of catering options in addition to a number of vegetarian dishes. Just be sure to bring your own beer.

Asian:

China Palace

5440 Walnut St.

Monday-Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday noon to 9 p.m.

412-687-5555

www.pittsburghchinapalace.com

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China Palace offers an extremely wide and elegant selection of Chinese and Pan-Asian dishes, including a large selection of dishes for those looking for a vegetarian- or vegan-friendly meal.

Umi

5847 Ellsworth Ave.

Tuesday-Thursday 5 to 9 p.m., Friday-Saturday 5 to 10 p.m.

412-362-6198

www.bigburrito.com/umi

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Romantic, classy, and upscale are a few words that describe this Japanese-themed restaurant and sushi bar. Featuring a full-service bar, Umi offers optional floor seating tables that guarantee the full Japanese experience.

Soba

5847 Ellsworth Ave.

Sunday-Thursday 5 to 10 p.m., Friday-Saturday 5 to 11 p.m.

www.bigburrito.com/soba

412-362-5656

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Soba provides customers with upscale Pan-Asian cuisine in a cozy lounge setting.

Tasty Chinese

213 S. Highland Ave.

Sunday-Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

412-361-8888

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This Chinese restaurant offers all of the classics, and delivery is inexpensive.

Thai Place

5528 Walnut St.

Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday noon to 9:30 p.m.

412-687-8586

www.thaiplacepgh.com

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Thai place features a menu full of noodles and Thai specialties in a relaxed setting.

Tokyo Japanese Food Store

5855 Ellsworth Ave.

Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

412-661-3777

www.tokyostorepgh.com/

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This Japanese grocer has plenty of items that are hard to find elsewhere in the city. The highlights of the store include fresh sushi and daily bento boxes incorporating of the freshest ingredients.

Middle Eastern:

Casbah

229 S. Highland Ave.

Sunday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m., Monday-Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5 to 11 p.m.

www.bigburrito.com/casbah

412-661-5656

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This restaurant offers Mediterranean and Northern African cuisine and uses locally grown, seasonal ingredients.

Cafes:

Cappy’s Cafe

5431 Walnut St.

Monday-Friday 11 to 2 a.m., Saturday-Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

412-621-1188

www.cappysonwalnut.com

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Opened in 1981, Cappy’s combines the intimate feel of a standing-room-only bar with an expansive, affordable beer selection and several exciting theme nights, including its legendary Friday “Cappyoke” karaoke event.

Coffee Tree Roasters

5524 Walnut St.

Sunday-Saturday 5:30 a.m. to midnight

412-621-6880

www.coffeetree.com/

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Enjoy Coffee Tree Roasters’ fare at five different locations throughout Pittsburgh or take a bag of beans to brew at home.

Crazy Mocha

5830 Ellsworth Ave.

Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to midnight, Saturday, 8 a.m. to midnight, Sunday 9 a.m. to midnight

412-441-9344

www.crazymocha.com

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Head to Crazy Mocha if you need some caffeine in the form of a coffee. And try the tasty espressos.

Jitters Cafe and Ice Cream

5541 Walnut St.

Sunday-Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

412-621-2316

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Coffee and Ice Cream. The name doesn’t even say it all. Tucked further up Walnut Street than the busier Coffee Tree Roasters, Jitters has a friendly staff, and the Steelers are on the store’s TV every Sunday.

Pizza:

Pizza Parma

217 S. Highland Ave.

Sunday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 1 a.m., Friday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 a.m.

412-441-6600

www.pizzaparma.us

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A basic slice of pizza isn’t difficult to come by in Oakland. But for the real pizza connoisseur, Pizza Parma offers build-your-own and specialty options such as pesto-steak and Greek pies, and its Shadyside location delivers to 12 surrounding neighborhoods.

Pizza Perfecta

258 S. Highland Ave.

Sunday-Saturday 10 a.m. to midnight

412-661-9991

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This pizzeria is popular for its large portions, delivery and loaded meat-and-veggie combo, the “Shadyside Special.”

South Aiken Bar & Grille

815 S. Aiken Ave.

Sunday-Tuesday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., Thursday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 3:30 a.m.

412-682-6878

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This Shadyside bar offers happy hour and classic pizza and wings that you can take out, have delivered or enjoy seated indoors or outdoors.

Sweets:

Mercurio’s Mulberry Creamery

733 Copeland St.

Sunday-Monday 1 to 9 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

412-621-6220

www.mercuriosmulberrycreamery.com

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If you like gelato, shakes, sundaes, floats, or smoothies, Mercurio’s is an award-winning one-stop shop.

Oh Yeah! Ice Cream and Coffee Co.

232 S. Highland Ave.

Monday-Thursday 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday 7 a.m. to 11 p.m, Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

412-200-5574

www.theohyeah.com

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Variety is the name of the game at Oh Yeah. With a remarkable selection of ice cream flavors, cones, waffles, and more than 100 mix-ins, you can’t go wrong.

Prantl’s Bakery

5525 Walnut St.

Sunday-Monday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

412-621-2092

www.prantlsbakery.com

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Prantl’s has been in Shadyside for over 100 years and continues to offer delicious baked goods, including donuts, cakes, pies, sweet loaves and cookies

Vanilla Pastry Studio

6014 Penn Circle South

Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

412-361-2306

www.vanillapastry.com

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Voted best cupcakes in Pittsburgh and run by a woman who calls herself the “Sugar Fairy,” Vanilla Pastry Studio is sure to make you feel like you’ve stumbled into the world of “The Nutcracker” — or perhaps Candy Land.