The Spiice Route Indian Restaurant — Restaurant in Pittsburgh

First time I had been to this restaurant and I can say I enjoyed the food. Out of all the indian restaurants I’ve tried in Pittsburgh, (I have been to many) their naan was the best. The naan was nicely flavored, buttered to perfection, moist and tasty. The presentation of the meal was nice and clean. I got the Saag chicken, the flavor was a very balanced flavored. I got a level 5 spice. I love spice, but I think in a way it might have overpowered the balanced flavor. That is due to preference not due to the quality of the food which was 100%. The little salad on the side was pleasant and a really nice addition to the meal. The samosas were great. I was at first shocked by the price, but then when i saw how big they were, I was exciiited. They were also fried to perfection and the flavoring of the dipping sauce was great at pulling out and accenting the flavor of the chaat filling. The hostess gave amazing...

I’m surprised that this place doesn’t have more reviews! Everybody here is so nice, the food is incredible, and reasonably priced! I don’t typically write reviews, but this place is both all-around amazing and incredibly underrated.

Just so I don’t sound like a crazy fangirl with only gushing praise, I’ll add a few negatives. But these are like absolutely minuscule negatives: When ordering curry, the rice that comes with is a bit small compared to the curry portion - next time, I’ll probably order extra rice to go with. And also, there are too few customers here! This place deserves sooo many more customers, I felt kinda self-conscious while eating 😵‍💫

But overall, 11/10, you should...

The Spiice Route is a standout new addition to Pittsburgh’s Indian dining scene. Replacing a forgettable restaurant before it, this spot immediately impresses with warm, attentive service and food prepared with genuine care.

The lunch special is excellent value—rice, salad, and naan included in generous portions. The naan in particular deserves praise: perfectly buttered, soft, and easily among the best in the city.

Having tried nearly every Indian restaurant in Pittsburgh, I would place The Spiice Route near the very top, rivaling even long-time favorites like People’s Indian. I’ll be back to work through the menu one dish at a time. This is a gem the neighborhood...