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Casbah, Pittsburgh, PA

Casbah

4.8
4.8
5363 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
Casbah is a neighborhood restaurant and wine bar located in Pittsburgh’s East End. From the year-round garden patio to the dining room, from the cozy bar to the wine cellar, each visit can feel like a new and special experience.

Casbah offers a broad menu focused on northern Mediterranean-inspired cuisine from Italy, Spain, France and Greece that emphasizes local ingredients. All meals start with warm, house made bread from Eleven’s kitchen. A cheese plate followed by appetizers, a bowl of fresh pasta, or a four-course meal are all possibilities for an evening at Casbah.

Reservations are available up to 30 days in advance; we look forward to serving you!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (412) 661-5656
  • Website
    https://casbah.kitchen/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Tim Kearns
  • Catering
    Off-site catering is available through "big Catering", a division of the big Burrito Restaurant Group. For information please call (412) 361-3272 ex 210.
  • Private party facilities
    Casbah offers a newly renovated private dining room in the Wine Cellar for up to 30 guests.
  • Location
    229 South Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
  • Neighborhood
    Shadyside
  • Cross street
    Alder Street
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet service in the Casbah parking lot, as well as street parking.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Served daily

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  • Mediterranean Spreads

    Served with grilled chickpea flatbread. Choose from: Chickpea Hummus, Baba Ghanoush or Red Pepper Muhummara

    • ea$7.00

  • Mixed Italian Olives$7.00

    orange, thyme, rosemary

    • Burrata$18.00

      Burrata, heirloom tomato relish, summer greens, prosciutto, aged balsamic vinegar, grilled sourdough

      • Cheese Tasting$21.00

        Served with Baguette, quince, mostardo. Goat Rodeo Wild Rosemary, pasteurized goat & cow's milk, semi-soft, PA; Haven Farmstead Brie, pasteurized cow's milk, soft, PA; Pleasant Ridge, raw cow's milk, semi-hard, WI; Mimolette, pasteurized cow's firm, FR; Sweet Grass Asher Blue, raw cow's milk, semi-firm, GA

        Appetizers

        • Tuna Tartare$16.00

          shallots, celery leaves, Meyer lemon emulsion, caviar, crème fraiche, grilled focaccia

          • Seared Sea Scallops$24.00

            corn puree, avocado, watermelon radish, summer greens, L8 Harvest vinegar

            • Crispy Calamari & Rock Shrimp$16.00

              lemon aioli, crispy parsley, Fresno chilies, agrodolce

              • English Pea & Fava Bean Ravioli$14.00

                preserved lemon butter, micro greens, sumac

                • Charred Rock Octopus$19.00

                  truffle polenta cake, scallions, guanciale, sherry gastrique

                  • Veal & Pork Meatballs$15.00

                    polenta, roasted tomato, garlic, crispy leeks, Grana Padano

                    Soup & Salads

                    Create an Entrée - $10+. Add a protein to any salad - Grilled Chicken $10, Salmon $18

                    • Tomato & Cucumber Gazpacho$12.00

                      basil oil, micro greens

                      • Summer Salad$14.00

                        field greens, peaches, crème fraiche, pink peppercorn, L8 Harvest vinaigrette

                        • Heirloom Tomato Salad$14.00

                          mache, cucumber, watermelon, basil, feta white balsamic vinaigrette

                          • Roasted Beet Salad$14.00

                            whipped ricotta, spicy salad greens, French green lentil vinaigrette, Marcona almonds, fines herbes

                            • Arugula Salad$15.00

                              house-made pancetta, crimini mushrooms, potatoes, Riverview Farms goat cheese, pancetta vinaigrette

                              Pasta

                              • Red Pepper Casareccia$24.00

                                scallops, roasted garlic, parsley butter

                                • Saffron Pappardelle$20.00

                                  lobster, sun-dried tomato, Peccorino-Ramano, basil

                                  • Campanelle$14.00

                                    heirloom tomato, corn, chanterelle mushrooms, herb gremolata

                                    • Orecchiette$15.00

                                      grilled chicken, dried cranberries, Riverview Farms goat cheese, sage cream

                                      • Ricotta Cavatelli$16.00

                                        house-made fennel sausage, spinach, crushed tomatoes, ricotta

                                        • Short Rib Ravioli$19.00

                                          Swiss chard, oyster mushrooms, roasted shallots, gremolata

                                          Entrées

                                          • Wild Alaskan Halibut$45.00

                                            Carolina Gold rice, heirloom tomatoes, fish fumet, fines herbes

                                            • Grilled Swordfish$33.00

                                              rapini, oven roasted tomatoes, roasted mushrooms, confit garlic, basil, grapefruit vinaigrette

                                              • Scottish Salmon$33.00

                                                summer succotash, mache, green goddess dressing, tarragon, white balsamic vinegar

                                                • Roasted Half Chicken$29.00

                                                  crispy fingerling potatoes, carrots, squash, forest mushrooms, pistachio duqqa, thyme jus

                                                  • Long Island Duck$39.00

                                                    roasted breast, braised leg, potato gnocchi, rapini, peaches, thyme, fig jus

                                                    • Casbah Double-Cut Pork Chop$35.00

                                                      braised kale, prosciutto risotto, garlic cream, sage jus

                                                      • Elysian Field Farm Lamb Shank$48.00

                                                        farro, cherry tomatoes, sugar snap peas, chimichurri, lamb jus

                                                        • Filet Mignon$53.00

                                                          Yukon Gold potatoes, runner beans, grilled corn, blue cheese, jus

                                                          Last updated: July 14, 2022

                                                          What 5,363 people are saying

                                                          Overall ratings and reviews

                                                          Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                          4.8
                                                          4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                          • 4.7Food
                                                          • 4.8Service
                                                          • 4.6Ambience
                                                          • 4.4Value

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                                                          Review summary

                                                          AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                          Casbah offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the saffron lobster pasta, lamb shank, and duck. The ambiance is charming, making it ideal for special occasions. Consistently praised for "excellent service," it's a Pittsburgh favorite for a delightful meal.

                                                          5,363 Reviews

                                                          1. Walter

                                                            Pittsburgh

                                                            32 reviews

                                                            5.0

                                                            32 reviews

                                                            Dined 1 day ago

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 3
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            I really enjoyed the food until it came to the dessert. I had the crème boules. It tasted great except the chef put little cubes of potatoes in the crème. It didn’t add anything and instead it took away from the smoothness to the pallet. Why?

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                                                          2. Ellen

                                                            VIP

                                                            Washington DC

                                                            33 reviews

                                                            4.0

                                                            33 reviews

                                                            Dined 1 day ago

                                                            1. Overall 4
                                                            2. Food 4
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            2 comments about our dining experience: The restaurant should have black napkins upon request. Many diners wear black pants, and the white napkins give off lint. My pants had white lint all over. Also, the Branzino portion is extremely small compared to many other restaurants. I was given the 2 smallest pieces ever. Our server Adam was very friendly and gave us great service on a busy night!

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                                                          3. Jennifer

                                                            VIP

                                                            Pittsburgh

                                                            10 reviews

                                                            4.0

                                                            10 reviews

                                                            Dined 1 day ago

                                                            1. Overall 4
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 4
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            The prix fixe New Year’s Eve dinner was outstanding and the wine pairings were excellent. The reason for the Four Stars instead of Five Stars is because the four courses were rushed. The servers needed to slow it down and allow us time to enjoy our courses without rushing us on to the next one as soon as we took the last bite. A four course dinner and cocktails should take longer than 75 minutes. We needed about a 10 min break between each course.

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                                                          4. SarahM

                                                            VIP

                                                            Pittsburgh

                                                            6 reviews

                                                            5.0

                                                            6 reviews

                                                            Dined 1 day ago

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            We were seated downstairs where it was quiet and intimate. The service was great. The food was good and the price was also very good. One of our go to restaurants in Pittsburgh.

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                                                          5. Kym

                                                            VIP

                                                            Pittsburgh

                                                            22 reviews

                                                            5.0

                                                            22 reviews

                                                            Dined 2 days ago

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 4
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            Dined in the front “courtyard” seating area for New Years Eve. Had a lovely evening. Service was attentive, we never felt as though we were being rushed or pushed to turn our table over. Highlights were the citrus mocktail, beet salad and pork chop. Chocolate cake was pretty and tasty. Lamb shank was off… significantly more fatty than we’d expect, would probably not order again. Despite the chilly weather we were cozy and the atmosphere was festive. A solid start to our NYE festivities.

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                                                          6. Mary

                                                            VIP

                                                            Pittsburgh

                                                            11 reviews

                                                            5.0

                                                            11 reviews

                                                            Dined 2 days ago

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            Dined downstairs away from the packed NYE crowd upstairs and in the outer dining area. Enjoyed the more low keyed atmosphere. Food was excellent as usual. Filet and short rib ravioli were delicious. Bar cocktail menu needs an upgrade but other than that it was a wonderful evening.

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                                                          7. Donna

                                                            VIP

                                                            Pittsburgh

                                                            52 reviews

                                                            5.0

                                                            52 reviews

                                                            Dined 2 days ago

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 4
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            Food & service are always terrific. Had the tasting menu which I always enjoy Casbah tasting menus. Quail & scallops (first & second courses) were outstanding. Filet (third course) was good. Dessert (Baklava cheesecake) was just OK. That is personal. I am sure others thought it was excellent. Service was top notch as always.

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                                                          8. Joani

                                                            VIP

                                                            Pittsburgh

                                                            8 reviews

                                                            5.0

                                                            8 reviews

                                                            Dined 2 days ago

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            As always it was a great experience. The food and service were amazing!

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                                                          9. Cynthia

                                                            Washington DC

                                                            81 reviews

                                                            5.0

                                                            81 reviews

                                                            Dined 3 days ago

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            Terrific lunch in the dining room room, lovely ambiance and wonderful meal. Delicate mushroom bisque was a highlight along with crab salad. Generous lumps of crab in a delicate dressing. Partner loved the salmon, cooked to perfection…..bit of a drive for us, would enjoy lunch again…..

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                                                          10. Tony

                                                            VIP

                                                            Pittsburgh

                                                            108 reviews

                                                            5.0

                                                            108 reviews

                                                            Dined 5 days ago

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            Great food and good service. Well taken care of and out in an hour on a Saturday night. Cocktails were very well made and Vegan options were offered for my wife. Will be back!

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                                                          FAQs

                                                          Casbah offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (412) 661-5656.

                                                          Casbah is rated 4.8 stars by 5363 OpenTable diners.

                                                          Casbah does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

                                                          Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                          Make a reservation

                                                          2 people
                                                          7:00 PM
                                                          Booked 37 times today

                                                          Order delivery or takeout

                                                          Google Map for Casbah

                                                          229 South Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

                                                          Dining areas

                                                          Additional information

                                                          • Cross street
                                                            Alder Street
                                                          • Neighborhood
                                                            Shadyside
                                                          • Hours of operation
                                                            Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
                                                          • Price
                                                            $31 to $50
                                                          • Cuisines
                                                            Mediterranean
                                                          • Dining style
                                                            Casual Elegant
                                                          • Dress code
                                                            Business Casual
                                                          • Parking details
                                                            Complimentary valet service in the Casbah parking lot, as well as street parking.
                                                          • Payment options
                                                            AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                          • Executive chef
                                                            Tim Kearns
                                                          • Additional
                                                            Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                          • Website
                                                            https://casbah.kitchen/
                                                          • Phone number
                                                            (412) 661-5656
                                                          • Catering
                                                            Off-site catering is available through "big Catering", a division of the big Burrito Restaurant Group. For information please call (412) 361-3272 ex 210.
                                                          • Private party facilities
                                                            Casbah offers a newly renovated private dining room in the Wine Cellar for up to 30 guests.

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