If you're looking for a place to relax and enjoy a good hookah, Illusions Hookah Lounge is the…read moreplace for you. The staff is friendly and welcoming, and the hookahs are top-notch. The lounge has a great atmosphere, and it's definitely worth a visit.

If you're looking for a great hookah lounge in the heart of downtown, look no further than…read moreIllusions. The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the selection of tastes is excellent. The lounge itself is cozy and comfortable, and the music is always great. Whether you're a hookah connoisseur or a first-timer, Illusions is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy some great conversation and hookah.

A lounge to hang out, drink, and have great conversation…read more Make sure to take a round fruit in so that the worker there can make a fruit bowl for your hookah. The draw is tastier and a lot smoother. In case you're afraid of germs or are sick, they give you disposable mouth pieces for the hookah. The occasional person will be in there with a laptop and a hookah for one. Sometimes a group will be there with some drinks. It's a very casual, laid back vibe. The owner will play all sorts of tunes/ music videos on the flat screen tv up on the screen. It ranges from Bollywood type tunes, to 80s, to recent rock and top 40 pop charts. It's a bop. :) The place is mildly expensive. Around $20 for one round of hookah? There is also a fee of a few dollars if you bring your own beer/ alcohol.

This place happened to be walking distance from our Airbnb, which was exciting considering we were…read moreplanning on coming here anyway after finding it on Yelp. The space itself is the only downside - it's small and the seating is not very comfortable or conducive to relaxation. The vibe inside is nice, however, and they were playing a combination of Middle Eastern and American pop music videos while we were there. The staff was very friendly and attentive- I didn't catch the girl's name but she was very knowledgeable about hookah and had some good tips for us. The flavor was great- we had to try the house-made "Pussy Juice" flavor, which was a combination of different fruits and had a really nice citrus-y bite. My boyfriend wanted to buy some to smoke in his hookah at home but they don't sell it except for on-site use.

A friend and I stopped in here for hookah on a Sunday evening. This spot is open late, which is…read moregreat for Pittsburgh. They are a restaurant in the front and hookah in the back. However, you can still order food in the hookah area. We ordered a hookah and then ordered some hummus, veggies, and drinks (non alcoholic) a little later. The vibe is chill. The service is great and the hummus and drinks were delicious! I'll definitely be stopping back in here soon. It's right in Lawrenceville too, so it's in a great location.

Very happy with my decision, and I enjoyed waiting in the restaurant. It has a comfortable, homey…read morevibe! The food is amazing. The eggplant special was loved by my partner. The waitress was very nice and communicated the menu well. Thank you, Dijlah Restaurant and Cafe team for making this amazing place possible for us to enjoy!

Visited here while in Pittsburgh for the day, which was a very hot June day. Went in the early…read moreafternoon when they were just opening, so got to look around. This is a big place that can accommodate a crowd. There are 3 lounge rooms inside, a pool/game/ party room, and then also outdoor deck seating. Very nice art and decor and variety of styles. Hookah was excellent. The management was doing all they could to get the air flowing and the place cooled down and even brought the customers complimentary bottles of water to help. Service was excellent and I would go again.

I didn't come for hookah, just ordered online for some Middle Eastern food. That was a mistake…read more This place is primarily a hookah spot, and probably just serves food on the side. I ordered the crepes and chicken shawarma Arabi. I remember trying something similar (shawarma) from Omar's Halal, and that was delicious. This was significantly below par when compared to Omar's. It was poorly rolled, and the wrapping itself was weak and flavorless. The chicken was overly fatty and somewhat grimy. They did give some pickles, but only 2 one the side. The entire sandwich wasn't the best at all. They did give some garlic sauce with was decent. The fries were also extremely mediocre. They were limp and near flavorless. They did have patches of fries that were seasoned with something pretty good, but overall they were as mediocre as the sandwich itself. There was also a random olive in the stash of fries (I don't think it was meant to be a part of the sandwich either, just a whole random olive). The crepe was also very disappointing. I was expecting there to be Nutella with this crepe, but I found none. The crepe itself was flavorless, not even powdered sugar on top. The chocolate sauce was low quality. The bananas and strawberries tasted stale. All in all, Will not be back. It was quite a disappointing experience. I would say don't come here for food. If you come here, come for hookah, and maybe order something small if you're hungry.

A chill spot to smoke hookah and BYOB. A friendly crowd and chill people to discuss anread more

So I've been here 3 times now. The first two times they were in party mode, but last night, it was…read morechill and quiet with light music and some sports on the TV. Just the kind of atmosphere I was looking for. The south-side is a really neat area of Pittsburgh to visit and this place just adds to its charm. Their hookah tasted authentic, and they kept the coals coming. You can also smoke cigars, vape, cigs, whatever you're into. It seems like people come mostly for the hookah, though. Great night!

Great setting, solid menu, staff are friendly and seem relatively knowledgeable. My only qualm is…read morethat I came to hopefully sample some flavors I've been looking at, but their flavors are somewhat limited. I say somewhat because they have an extensive range of Al Fakher, and a handful of Starbuzz and Adalya, so they're not exactly lacking in options, and the flavors they do have are widely held in high regard. That said, they only have blondes, so if you're looking for a deeper buzz, or to try something richer like Tangiers or Must Have, you'll have to look elsewhere. In summation, I'll keep looking at others, but this one's not bad, worth checking out if you're a beginner or just looking for a generally chill experience

the owner is very attentive and hospitable. cool vibe and great selection. my favorite hookah spot…read morein the city.

I visited Pittsburgh and Uruk for the first time back in November 2020 and was so impressed and…read morehumbled by the team and their authenticity of creating a friendly hookah spot. I revisited in February 2021 and was even more impressed that the owners and the team remembered me and treated me like family. I highly recommend this place if you are looking for a hookah or shisha experience.

It's not open currently but when it opens back up we'll be back! There is no food but you can bring…read morefood and liquor. They provide ice and there is soda, juice and energy drinks

Popped in for a quick dinner and Pitaland did not disappointed. We got a "large" falafel and a…read more"large" gyro which thank goodness we got the large size because we are from NY and we are used to big sandwiches. We also got grape leaves and I was not sure if I should get meat or no meat so I let the person taking my order decide. They chose meat and I am SO glad they did. They were delicious and hot. My falafel had lebanese pickles adding a delicious crunch! My husband's gyro meat was sliced so thin it was almost shaved and the sandwich featured copious amounts of it! We ate at the counter which was not fancy but it sure for the job done. While waiting, we browsed the grocery section and got some pita to take home with us.

How lucky am I that my husband brought me some pepperoni rolls all the way home from Pittsburgh!…read more Pitaland was a top recommendation by my brother in law and let me tell you, these rolls were absolutely delicious! Just 60 seconds in the microwave is all it took to liven them up a bit. The pepperoni was spicy and flavorful along with the seasoned dough. I wish we could find pepperoni rolls like this in Charlotte. Big fan.

We checked out Mixtape's newest pop up, Dannyland, which is inspired by artist Danny Devine's…read moresketches, murals, and his favorite East End establishments! Part art exhibit, part art gallery (where you can buy some the art on the walls!), and part dance party, it was a vibe. The cocktails they had were my favorites yet at Mixtape, especially the key lime pie-esque Simply Devine and the tropical Devine Intervention. $1 from each Devine Intervention sold during the month of June will be donated to non profit Danny Devine Studio foundation! They also have an expanded plant based food menu now - as a voracious meat eater, I still enjoyed it. Dannyland runs through the end of August!

I didn't take many pictures but I loved how the first room is a completely different than the main…read morebar. It was fun to come into the main bar and to have an entirely different feel. We did pay a $10 cover, but it included a drink ticket. Not too crowded and our drinks were served promptly. Lots of fun holiday drink options. Fun bar if you're with a group of friends or family.

If you're in the Pittsburgh area and a cigar enthusiast, this is a must stop. Quality…read moreboutique/craft hand rolled premium cigars at MSRP or better prices. Fit's Responder or Vet Discounts. Excellent humidor and a top notch smoking lounge. Great service and experience builds this place to a place to relax and be embraced by the community. Highly recommend.

Just stopped by for the first time from out of town. Johnny took care of me very well. I enjoyed…read morethe selections in the cigar vault. This location caters to boutique cigars that don't typically make it to the big box stores. There is plenty of seating along with smoke eaters and ventilation throughout. I felt very welcomed to be a first timer. Great lounge.