Great spot for lunch takeout on Pitt campus. Roots has done a good job filling the fast casual…read moreniche with some healthy feeling, largely vegetarian options. Most bowls are rice, greens, and/or beans based with various vegetables for toppings. Heartier than a salad but healthier than Chipotle. I've gotten lunch there a few times and have always been satisfied. My favorite bowl is El Jefe, which comes with rice, kale, black beans, corn, red onion, avocado, and a protein topping (I like the miso tofu but you can also get chicken). The bowl also comes with cilantro/lime sauce, which I do not get because it's very salty. That's my one complaint about Roots - despite their healthy ingredients, their bowls can get quite saucy and salty if you go with the default options. This particular location is well-staffed, so service is usually quick, but it can get a rush of students around 12pm.

I came in to try the limited time Garu bowl for lunch. The place itself is nice, it's always clean…read moreand I've never had any issues with the staff while ordering. The bowl was good but I was a little disappointed in the portion. Roots is a little bit more expensive than other similar options but I usually don't mind as they often give me a very full bowl, but that wasn't the case with the Gary bowl. It was less full than the bowls I usually get along with being very heavy on the rice and not too much chicken or even the kale. Aside from that it was still yummy but I think I'll be going back to my regular order next time.

We had a phenomenal brunch experience! A two course meal packed with flavor and hearty eats…read more The avocado toast was light and herb forward. I loved the dill and parsley! My frittata was excellent. Stuffed with spinach, mushrooms, and tomatoes and a nice side salad. I was most impressed by the kid's menu. It wasn't a sugar overload; it was good, whole foods. My daughter devoured her eggs, seasoned potatoes (I was fighting her for them-- rosemary potatoes were amazing!), and her toast. Excellent service, and any restaurant that gives you a piece of delectable crumb cake when you sit down is 5 stars!

4.5 stars. Ruscello is a full-service restaurant inside Nordstrom department store. Its menu lists…read morestarters (e.g., soups, calamari, and artichoke-spinach dip), salads, pizzas, sandwiches, pastas, entrees (e.g., filet mignon and salmon), many wines, etcetera. My husband and I ate one lunch here. We had no reservation, and we wore casual clothes. Our hostess/waitress served us well, although perhaps they could have lowered the window blinds for us. I ate the Portabella Mushroom Ravioli (4.5 stars). Several large raviolis contained mushrooms and were covered in tomatoes, basil, and a rich parmesan sauce. My husband ate the Chicken Parmesan (4.5 stars). Two large pieces of chicken were covered in a crispy breading, marinara, and three cheeses. On the side was an arugula salad. It was a generous serving size, so he had leftovers to eat at home later. At the end of the meal, our waitress gave us two free mint chocolates. My husband commented that this restaurant is decent for being in a department store. The total price for our two entrees and one soda was $48 plus tax and tip.

I have been wanting to try out Piada for months, and I can't believe I waited this long! The…read moreavocado chop salad was recommended to me and the flavors were out of this world. I added chicken which was fresh and great flavor. The fountain drink was very large and they had assortments of teas as well. Spot was clean and service was quick. Can't wait to be back!

Ordered the BLT. Expected strips of bacon not bacon bits. Very disappointed…read more The side of meatballs were very good. Soft with a good ratio of marinara. Three meatballs per order. The lobster bisque was very salty. Ordered two cups. Neither of us finished because of saltiness. Staff friendly. Limited parking because of snow mountains.

I ordered the Bacon - Bleu Cobb Wrap. I added shrimp. I also asked for extra bacon. It was a…read morevery large wrap. Strips of bacon are pictured for the Bourbon Bacon Burger. Why would the Bacon - Bleu Cobb Wrap use Bacon bits? Very disappointed.

I felt surprised when I read that Hello Bistro is a local restaurant chain that is owned by Eat 'n…read morePark. Hello Bistro's menu and ambiance are very different and appeal to a younger generation. Hello Bistro's menu items include salads, wraps, pastas, burgers, sides such as fries and soups, cookies, beverages, etcetera. Menu items may be customized. A kids' menu and catering are also available. Prices are reasonable. I have been a customer of this Hello Bistro in McCandless Township for a couple of years. I have felt happy with the quality of the foods and the employees' service, although my husband believes that a meal here made him sick a couple years ago. During my most recent visit, I ordered and paid for my food on a kiosk. I took a buzzer and told its number to an employee. Several minutes later, an employee handed my food to me. I got my food as takeout, although many tables and chairs were available. I usually order the salads (e.g., cranberry-apple-chicken salad and Thai-peanut salad), and I like their large size and their fresh and healthy ingredients. I also like the harvest-vegetable soup and the sugar-free blackberry Bubbly soda.

Food:5/5 Before…read moreHanadi, most Mediterranean restaurants tasted pretty similar to me--similar herbs, spices, and sauces. I realized, I was definitely missing out. Though the wait was long (1hr on a busy Sunday), the food came out piping hot. Each dish was flavorful. The chicken shawarma was juicy, and had the right blend of spices and sauces without being overly heavy or soggy. The rice was simple side, but had nutty buttery taste profile complimented by the parsley garnish. And the friend cauliflower reminded me a bit of Indian Dahi Wada in flavor, but was piping hot and crispy. Now Hanadi's is my standard for good Mediterranean food Reasonably priced, fair portions, and good quality ingredients. Service: 3/10 Self order, food came out 1 hour late, but worth the wait. Ambiance: 3/10 Don't go for the ambiance, it looks like a humble family restaurant. But makes up for the interior with the quality of food. It was clean and tidy,

Consistently excellent. Over the past couple of years they have been expanding their menu…read more They have a nice dine in space with 3 booths and 4 tables. They also do a big take-out business. The owner is always friendly and helpful. Their Baba Ghanoush, Tabouli, and Hummous are always outstanding. The Lentil Soup is delicious, subtle and surprising. Very convenient location on McKnight Road, although it's on the Southern end of the business strip. Lots of free parking.

You have to stop by for the PTHs Friday and Saturday night happy hour 9-11pm. $1 off draft beers…read moreand $2 off decent wines and $3 off some primo cocktails like Makers Mark old fashioned's. It's a lively friendly crowd and jukebox you can plug your fav hits into or watch sports on the many bar tv's. Such a wonderful local place.

It has been a very long time since I've been to this location. But of course, years ago, it was…read moreknown as Perrytown Tavern. I had breakfast my counterpart had lunch. And we will definitely go back again. Atmosphere was nice and open very inviting dark wood sports and beverage paraphernalia on the walls. The bar is nice and large.

This is one of my can't-miss spots for Middle Eastern food, which is probably my favorite type of…read morefood. I'm a vegetarian and there are just infinite options for me here. The vegetarian sampler platter is often my go-to, as an appetizer for sharing with someone or as an entrée for myself. Today I had it as an entrée while my friend had Sally's bowl, which also looked delicious. I very much enjoy the pomegranate green iced tea here and our server was happy to keep providing refills while my friend and I caught up over 2+ hours after not seeing each other for over a year, and never complained about needing to turn over the table. Granted, we were early in the day, starting at 11:30 and continuing through lunch hour, and there were always a couple of tables open, but it did get relatively busy during the lunch hour. This is located in a strip mall and has maybe a little less ambience than my usual location closest to home in Mount Lebanon; the thing I appreciate about that location is that it has outdoor tables set up during beautiful weather like today. Here, they don't seem to have that option on the strip mall outdoors so you are going to be eating inside or taking out. In any case, the food remains consistent and fabulous and the service is always great at every location I've tried. We didn't get dessert today as we were both very full and I was headed next to celebrate Easter with my family, but you can't miss with the absolutely decadent desserts here if you choose to get one.

We have been coming to Aladddins for years and it never disappoints. You always get quality food…read morewith fresh ingredients every single time. You are also always treated with kindness and get excellent service. Alison D was so sweet and attentive. We went yesterday and I was happy to see so many new menu items. They all looked great and I had to try them. Their new pesto hummus was unbelievable. Best hummus ever! So creamy and delicious and even more flavorful with the pesto, sun-dried tomatoes and pine nuts. The Chicken Pesto Pitza was so flavorful and delicious. Loved it! I always got the arayiss pitza but this is my new favorite. I want to try the Greek pitza sometime. It sounded really good. My husband always gets the super savor because it has a lot of different items and they're all delicious. We're obsessed with their cakes and actually come (although I am a little ashamed to admit it) regularly for them. The double fudge cake is my jam. It's so unbelievably moist and the fudge is out of this world. The carrot cake is always a favorite too. I'm also obsessed with their chocolate peanut butter brownies. My favorite combo. Whenever we want a delicious healthy meal, we always come to Aladdin's.

The place seemed nice; the location and inside. You can sit and eat, but unfortunately, the food…read morewas disssgustiiiingggg. I got cornbread that was not cooked properly or at all. The chicken looked good on the outside, but was not seasoned and watery inside. Gross. The chicken breast wing was normal, yet the side wing was huge, which makes me feel it's not real meat. The cheese in the Mac and cheese was watery and the noodles wasn't cooked long enough. I asked for utensil and didn't get any. I only gave it a two because at least the customer service was nice. It was a waste of my time and money. I would not recommend nor go back

We were in town for a convention and after walking around the area for a bit, we found The Brinery…read more We stepped inside and discovered a very small dining room with two of the friendliest hosts we've ever met. The gentleman and lady were so helpful and excited about their menu and told us they had a special that day on chicken wings that were smeared in a special rub and were supposed to be utterly delicious. My hubby ended up getting the wings and I ordered a nashville hot chicken sandwich. After a short wait, the food arrived and we were not disappointed. My sandwich was massive!! The chicken was so crispy with just the right amount of heat. The fries were delicious; so fresh and tasty. My hubby loved the wings. They were huge as well. You get three wings for $12.99 but that's all he needed to fill him up. The dining area is small, but they have local art on the walls that you can buy if you fall in love with one of them. Their bathrooms are spotless with lots of thoughtful amenities included. Whenever we are back in Pittsburgh we will definitely be checking on The Brinery again!

This place instantly got on our rotation for take-out. We're vegetarians and the food is fantastic…read moreand very customizable to your tastes. We will be back soon!

So happy this opened up in Lawrenceville. It's a great fast casual option for healthy vegetarian…read morefood. They also had meat options, but majority of the toppings were plant based. I got the mediterranean bowl which exceeded my expectations. For how simple it was, it actually was packed with a bunch of flavor. Will be back soon to try make my own bowl next time!

This place has INSANE (in a good way) cookies as well as a nice variety of other baked goods, lunch…read moreitems, candy, and take-and-bake (take-and-heat?) items in the coolers. Easy to find with a shared parking lot, and worth a trip.

Headed home from a short vacation in Pittsburgh and stopped for some breakfast. We were tempted by…read morethe array of cookies and left with a bakers dozen! Imaginative flavors, and every one was absolutely delicious. Staff were also extremely friendly and helpful!