Pittsburgh — Restaurant Reviews 🍽️

Back in Pittsburgh for work in August — had the chance to try more recommended spots. Here’s a quick roundup: 👍 Nicky’s Thai Kitchen (North Pittsburgh) Thai Fried Rice & Grilled Duck Curry were flavorful and authentic 🌶️🍛. The fried rice was perfectly seasoned, and the red curry tasted traditional — though the duck was a bit tough. Spice level 3 (out of 5) was still quite hot — be warned! ✅ Recommended! 👍 Kiku Japanese Restaurant (Downtown) Lunch combo: Tempura + Sushi 🍤🍣 Sushi was fresh, tempura batter was light and not greasy when eaten hot. Their soy sauce was unusually delicious! ✅ Highly recommended! 🤔 Sushi Kim 2 (Downtown) Seafood pancake was just okay — generous with seafood, but nothing special. 👎 DiAnoia's Eatery (Downtown) Food was disappointing — especially the Bread Bowl 🍅🍞 (tomato sauce was bland). Service was slow — waited way too long. ❌ Not recommended. 👍 Mitch's Barbeque (North Pittsburgh) Ramen Bowl + Pork Belly 🍜🐖 Light broth, perfectly cooked noodles, and crispy flavorful pork belly with ideal fat-to-meat ratio. ✅ Definitely recommended! 👍 Piccolo Forno (Downtown) A gem of an Italian restaurant! 🏆🇮🇹 Appetizer: Brussels Sprouts with hummus — an amazing combo. Main: SPAGHETTI with shrimp, crab, and a spicy kick 🍝🦀 — layered with roasted pumpkin, onion, tomato, and more. Pizza TARTUFO: Truffle + cheese + roasted corn + meat + a dreamy runny egg on top 🍕😍 Tiramisu had a hint of lemon — unique and refreshing! ✅ Absolutely worth revisiting! #PittsburghEats #FoodReview #BestRestaurants #HiddenGems #PittsburghLife #Foodie #ItalianFood #ThaiFood #BBQ #SushiLovers 🥢✨