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Apteka
91/100 (2000 ratings)
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"A very unique ordering system, but it works. The building it super cool, I loved the bright back room. Growing up eating traditional Eastern European..."
Laura Ashley Henthorne
"Simply delicious. I was so excited to try this restaurant based on reviews and their menu and I was not disappointed. It's hard to put into words..."
Stephaine Burlingame
"Phenomenal food, great atmosphere, amazing flavors in each dish, not one weak link on the entire table. Oh, and the cocktails? Equally impressive and..."
Jeremy Ferderber
"Loved it 100% I recommend this place to everyone. Great food and great..."
Vaughn Maurice Gaines II
"So glad we came across this while in town. What a delightful and unique menu. We shared a few small plates and it was all extraordinarily delicious...."
Jessica J TE
"We ordered several dishes, each more delicious than the previous one. Loved them all, adored the salad and the braised cabbage and oyster mushrooms..."
Betsy Selwyn Doolan
"Great place. Everyone must go and discover their unique menu of delicious foods. Cocktails are perfection as well. Staff: attentive, friendly, and..."
Chad Blake Correll
"I've loved what Tomasz and Kate make since they were doing pierogi nights at the Stephen foster center. When they crowd-funded for a restaurant, my..."
Bendzamyn Kondzejdo
"Outstanding experience - what wonderful and unique food experiences - all vegan - nothing like this in the city. The service is also outstanding. ..."
Joseph B Shirk
"The food and the drink are unlike what I've experienced before. Tastes and textures I wasn't fully prepared to enjoy the ever living hell out of. ..."
Aleris Duggan
"Delicious food, tons of flavor, great atmosphere, and good..."
Dan Revesz
"I needed help understanding the menu but every dish we had was phenomenal. You will not miss the..."
Lucia Giudice
"Yummy, intriguing, open later with food than most, nice variety in plates and drinks. And music on the late side. Very nice service and staff! We'll..."
Yvonne Hudson
"I don't like beets. Well except the beets at Apteka. The pickled beets on the baba jaga sandwich are amazing. I had pierogis tonight and mixed the..."
Rachel Zubrow
"My friends and I went there on Sunday night at around 7 without a reservation. We did not have to wait to be seated at the patio. The service at the..."
Chao-Te Chou
"If you don’t eat meat and are tired of limited options for food, you must check this place out. My first visit to APTEKA was standard. Got there..."
Anthony Teo
"I've been hoping to go to Apteka for quite some time, and finally I was able to go last week. We showed up a little before open, and there was a..."
Wren King
"Very nice to remember Eastern Europe through this healthy tasty vegan food. Everything was delicious from the first bite to the last one. We tasted..."
Eva Komarkova
"Second time eating here! Hard to pick a favorite, but glad to get to eat the celeriac schnitzel and crispy buckwheat again in the various dishes we..."
celine tauchid
"The food is impressive considering that it’s all vegan, though it’s not particularly flavorful and just average on its own. I don’t understand..."
Rachael
"Apteka is the best vegan restaurant I’ve ever been to and I’ve been to many over my 15 years of veganism and world travels. The menu takes food..."
Naomi Davis
"My friend and I walked into the restaurant in a rush before a gig in town. Venus was a lovely server who got us sat right away, and Ben took care of..."
Kellee Broadway
"Tasty pierogis, interesting take on a beetroot soup, good selection of (Austrian) wines, some available by the glass. Must try the..."
Gert Kopera
"Some of the best food in Pittsburgh for a not so unaffordable price. Portions are generous and more than enough to full the appetite of someone who..."
Logan Huwe
"Love love love! Every time I eat here, I have a better experience than the last time. The soups are always good. I really appreciate the more unique..."
Marissa Zane
"Apteka is a small, Eastern European-inspired vegan restaurant. The menu is small but focused, with a variety of small plates, entrees, and desserts...."
Mahdi Shirvin
"My son wanted to take me here for quite some time. Somehow the plan was not falling in to place. Today we were in the neighborhood and on the spur of..."
Kusuma Bhagavatula
"It would be an honor to repeat the meal I had at Apteka every week for the rest of my life. Vegan naysayers can choke on their words but will happily..."
Jess T
"The best vegan restaurant I’ve ever been to! They serve amazing Polish food, traditional but with a modern twist. Super hearty and authentic. Order..."
Aleksandra Kulus
"Visited Apteka with some friends for dinner the other night and I have to say. The food and experience was absolutely spectacular. I will definitely..."
Robert Backstrom
"Great seasonal menu that is very creative. The food is great to share and is very..."
Nicole Louie
"Excellent food and service. All offerings are vegan and full of flavor. Had drinks, pierogis, and a couple of deserts with friends. So glad we..."
LaTonia Lee
Max's Allegheny Tavern
86/100 (2529 ratings)
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Pork Loin
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Fish
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Sit down
European
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Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
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Mid-range
"A great find for lovers of German food served in a cozy tavern setting. Veal is not common on local menus so nice to find here. The very large cuts..."
Tom Thurber
"My host recommended this as a local favorite and what a gem! Max's has apparently been a German restaurant for over 100 years and the history and..."
J Ski
"Went there for authentic pierogis. And Max’s didn’t disappoint. Very cool atmosphere. The brat wasn’t the best but I’ve been to Germany..."
Michelle Doonkeen
"This place was within walking distance to our hotel and to PNC Stadium (Pirates game) We were seated right away and the staff was attentive and..."
Laurel owens
"We had a few drinks at Allegheny City Brewing and wanted something to eat so we walked to Max's. Glad we found this place! Interesting history. Love..."
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"Loved the old original woodwork and floor. Food and service were..."
Tom Sapp
"Dinner with friends. Biggest complaint - too many choices that looked great. We all enjoyed what we picked. Potato pancakes were a hit. Could use a..."
Alma Brandenburg
"Our world, as it is nowadays, is exhausting. Just trying to maneuver doing ordinary stuff has suddenly become complicated. So when my friends and I..."
Valerie Bottles
"Max's is just wonderful. The atmosphere is just great. The servers are wonderful very friendly. The food was delicious and hot the schnitzel was..."
Ross F
"We flew in from three different cities to celebrate my birthday. We went to Max's for lunch. Jan was our server and she was fantastic!! Several..."
Billie Jo Grassinger
"This is our favorite restaurant in Pittsburgh. We eat here all the time. I try something new all the time time but always get the stuff pretzels...."
piratekiller1985
"Delicious German food and friendly staff. Kielbasa nachos and a meat and cheese plate are on the appetizer menu and are very tasty! There are plenty..."
Katharine Henry
"Stopped in because I really wanted some pierogis while in Pit. I sat at the bar and had a dark lager, the house soup, and an order of pierogis...."
Michael Doherty
"Great atmosphere and a whole lot more. Many items on the menu with reasonable prices. Great old decor and woodwork throughout. The potatoe pancake..."
Matt McCorkle
"Been coming here for 30 years. Very good food. Good portions and not expensive. Great variety of German food and generic/non German food. Excellent..."
LAK
"First off, you should make a reservation, this is a VERY popular place to eat! There is no parking lot for or near this establishment. Parking is..."
Jennifer Moore
"Max's Allegheny Tavern boasts an impressive menu filled with delectable German-inspired dishes. The flavors were simply outstanding, and the..."
Pristine Pools
Huszar
82/100 (1118 ratings)
Restaurants
Central European
European
Eastern European
Hungarian
Central European
Hungarian
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Schnitzel
Crepes
Cucumber Salad
Pork
Dumplings
Salad
Eastern European
Central European
Hungarian
European
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Old world Europe, meets Old city Pittsburgh! The Hungarian cuisine was the best I have ever eaten. The aroma from the kitchen was beyond incredible...."
Mark Brown
"First time there after getting rave reviews from friends and it didn’t disappoint. Great food and our waitress Lisa was knowledgeable about the..."
Robbie Flaherty
"I took my fiance here for a birthday dinner and we loved it and will be back! It was our first time trying hungarian food and the staff was very..."
Becka Gorman
"The best food I've had in a while!! Homemade, flavorful, fresh, beautifully served. Such a nice owner, very personal and attentive. If you..."
Agnieszka Sornek
"Fantastic food and atmosphere! My parents are Hungarian immigrants and I grew up in an ethnic household. Even though my mom's food will always be my..."
Susan Munkachy Pacilio
"Great food & great service! Worth the drive to experience true Hungarian..."
Pat Kovacs
"I went to Huszar for the first time on January 2nd for lunch and LOVED it! I had the Chicken Paprikás and I’ve been thinking about ever since..."
Laureen Quinn
"A wonderful place, so full of warm food and warmer smiles. The live music, the dancing, and the fantastic flavors made for a fantastic..."
Brandon Mozingo
"Celebrating my Dad’s 89th birthday with my family. We all tried a different appetizer, dinner and dessert. All were delicious. My father really..."
Lisa Schwab Beacom
"Wonderful time last evening at Huszar’s! The food was outstanding, the paprikas was just like grandma’s, the desserts were out of this world..."
Clare Flanagan
"Some great Hungarian eats for celebrating 2 birthdays. While the place was packed with 2 groups, the owner was accommodating and worked us in. Third..."
Daniel Kupas
"Took my parents and family here to celebrate my Father's 86th birthday. Being a first generation American, his parents being Hungarian, I was hoping..."
David Wargo
"OMG. The food is outstanding. I felt like I was in my grandmother's kitchen again eating her Hungarian food. Chicken Paprikas is a must. Judy was..."
George Bradley
"This was such a nice place. Loved it! The food was delicious and the hospitality was..."
Matthew D. Race
"Once word gets out about Huszar, people will be crossing bridges and braving tunnels for this place! Fantastic food and service. Highly recommended..."
Gina Grone
"It was a nice, warm place. Food was great. The owner was so..."
Linda Napolitano Hansen
"Food was amazing!!!!! Beautiful place and the owner was absolutely amazing..."
Breanna Lynn
"As soon as I took my first bite it took me back to my great grandmother's cooking. This place has unbelievable food. You will not be disappointed and..."
Becky Kunsman Hurst
"What a tiny jewel of a restaurant! The food is superb and you had BETTER save space for dessert! Since the chef is from Hungary you get a truly..."
JK Buzz
"Our family of 16 descended upon Huszar's on Saturday because we wanted Hungarian food. The restaurant is wonderful, so warm and inviting, and the..."
Judy Tarcson
"Topped off a wedding weekend in Pittsburgh with an absolutely wonderful lunch for 13 of us yesterday. Everyone loved their meals -- and desserts!..."
Loretta Nemeth
"Food was ridiculously good, service was amazing, and the bartender actively helped us prank our friend who arrived late. 5/5 will be..."
Jim Capps
"Excellent food and excellent service. Thank you Mary!..."
Jeffrey Louis
"We are always looking for new, interesting places to eat. With 5 of us, it's sometimes challenging for all to agree. So excited that Huszar was..."
Laura Mae Mae
"The aroma is amazing and the family is really nice. It's a wonderful hidden..."
Amanda Upright
"Easily, the best Hungarian grub in Pittsburgh. No..."
Sasha Von Laue
"It was delicious. It was our first time there and we all really enjoyed it..."
Linda Kovach
"Very nice !! Great people and place! � � � I will be back..."
Diane Rock Rathbun
"Everything was delicious! The service was fabulous. I can't wait to go back and get more onion..."
Shea Austin Moore
"The food and the Gypsy Strings are amazing!! Service is excellent as well!! I love this..."
Angela White
"My first Hungarian meal and I loved it! Delicious food and excellent service. Would go..."
Angie Adams
"Excellent food, worth a visit! My family recommends the Huszar appetizer platter. The meat, cheese, veggies, fruit and bread were delicious. The..."
Tammie Rabbitt
"I LOVE this place. Chicken paprikas is one of my favorite dishes in the world, and I love it here. It tastes just like in Hungary where I first tried..."
Varvara Bondarenko
"Reasonably priced food; a lot of schnitzel-style dumplings. Service was a bit erratic (fast-slow). Not comparable to what I have had in Budapest but..."
Lynda Menard
"Being Hungarian myself the food is pretty good considering. I had the goulash which was good. The potato pancake was pretty good maybe just a little..."
Art Toth
"GREAT Hungarian food in a dive setting. Large portions, friendly staff. Update 10/2023. It has been too long since my last visit. Wonderful food...."
Gary Connor
"Hungarian food is a dying breed in many parts of the U.S. and the opportunity to enjoy a Hungarian meal should be cherished whenever possible. If you..."
Ashley Connell
"Sorry, the tort (chestnut, chocolate and cherry) was so good, we had taken a bite before I remembered to take a picture. The paprikas (both mushroom..."
Richard Deighan
"The only problem I had with this restaurant is finding a place to park. Trust me, it is worth circling the block for. The creamy onion soup was..."
Nicole Kuntz
"I cannot believe I've never been to this local restaurant. It's in a strange place where you wouldn't notice it if you didn't know it was there. So..."
Sandra Hazley (Sandy)
"Cute little place just a bit out of downtown. Server was extremely friendly and gracious. Had goulash (I am used to more beef), chicken paprikash,..."
Nathan Mueller