The Best Vegan And Vegetarian Restaurants In Pittsburgh Pennsylvania

Most of Pittsburgh’s iconic dishes are meat-oriented, but that doesn’t mean vegans or vegetarians won’t have fun visiting. There are plenty of spots for non-carnivores in the Burgh, from a build-your-own taco joint to an all-veggie Indian restaurant. Read on for the best vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Pennsylvania’s City of Steel.

Chutney’s

Chutney’s is unmissable for fans of Indian cuisine (South Indian especially). Located opposite the Robinson Town Centre shopping plaza, about a 15-minute drive from Downtown, it offers a lunch buffet and dinner menu, standouts of which include enormous dosa (rice pancakes) served with coconut, ginger and tomato chutneys. Also try the homemade veggie curries and samosas. Seating is in a modern, canteen-style interior and, if you’re inspired to cook Indian at home, there’s a specialist grocery store right next door.

Onion Maiden

Square Cafe

Vegetarians, vegans and meat eaters all have plenty of choice at Square Cafe, a cheerful hangout on East Liberty’s Regent Square. There’s usually a wait for their famous weekend brunch, but it’s worth it just to sample the vegan options, which range from chorizo and cheese to eggs and peanut butter pancakes. They’re best accompanied by one of their signature drinks, such as a vanilla-infused latte or caramel hot chocolate. Seating is on a spacious terrace or in a bright dining room decorated with works by local artists.

The Zenith

Carson’s charmingly creepy Zenith is attached to a curiosities shop so intriguing that customers say the waiting time for a table is too short. It’s also one of Pittsburgh’s best vegan- and veggie-friendly brunch spots, offering a selection of meatless mains, which can be accompanied with sides from the buffet. Take your pick from a colorful array of salads, noodle and pasta dishes, and enjoy a slice of freshly baked cake or fruit for dessert. Bring cash, as there’s a mark-up on card payments.

Condado Tacos

Condado Tacos is a build-your-own eatery in Downtown, with a decent selection of vegan and veggie options. Write your name on the order form, specify the kind of shell, sauces and toppings you want, then choose your meat-free protein from the following: Thai chili tofu, scrambled eggs, roasted portobello mushrooms, rice and black beans, and barbecue-pulled jackfruit. Like any self-respecting Mexican joint, Condado also does a mean margarita, as well as a great selection of tequilas and beers. Enjoy along with the edgy, street art-inspired decor.

The Forge

Vegetarians and vegans are spoilt for choice at the Forge, a classy craft cocktail specialist in Lawrenceville. Treat yourself to one of the best meatless pizzas in Pittsburgh – a classic margherita with a crunchily charred crust courtesy of the brick oven – or eat your way through the simple yet powerfully flavored small plates (try the pan-fried brussels sprouts with feta and pine nuts or pan-seared tofu with avocado, coriander and lime). Finish off with the vegan cheese board and wash the whole lot down with cocktails made from Pennsylvania’s finest liquors.

Did you know – Culture Trip now does bookable, small-group trips? Pick from authentic, immersive Epic Trips, compact and action-packed Mini Trips and sparkling, expansive Sailing Trips.

Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.

Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.