Pittsburgh’s award-winning, diverse food and beverage scene is a huge draw for visitors year-after-year. As a city built on innovation, our storied history can be found throughout our gastronomic scene thanks to Pittsburgh’s chef-driven fare. In fact, the city is home to hundreds of locally-owned restaurants across more than 90 neighborhoods. Additionally, Pittsburgh is home to more than a dozen James Beard Award semifinalists, serving up inspiring creations—from Central and Eastern European staples with a vegan twist, to Nordic-inspired small plates, to traditional Asian cuisines. Pittsburgh will surprise and delight your every craving.
While new restaurants and concepts play a large role in Pittsburgh’s hot culinary renaissance, hints of the city’s Appalachian roots and blue-collar approach have remained prominent with unique takes on tried-and-true staples and exceptional farm-to-table concepts leading the charge.
In addition to the many restaurant options, visitors will also find numerous annual food festivals across the city throughout the year, such as Picklesburgh – a dilly of a pickle festival in honor of Pittsburgh’s own H.J. Heinz – and Barrel & Flow Fest – celebrating the intersection of black culture and craft beverage in the region.
Pittsburgh and the surrounding region have been fighting for craft beverage since 1794, dating back to the infamous Whiskey Rebellion. The city remains a premier craft beverage destination with a wide range of tastebud-enticing, thirst-quenching options, from local craft beers, ciders and spirits to coffee, juices and more.
Through collaborative projects, annual gatherings, study tours, and continuous exchanges, our network fosters a dynamic community where cities learn from each other, share best practices, and co-create innovative solutions for the future of food and gastronomy.
We invite cities that share our commitment to food-driven urban transformation to join us in shaping a better food future.
