The Strip District is Pittsburgh at its most energetic. Once the city's wholesale produce and meatpacking hub, this half-mile stretch along the Allegheny River has evolved into a vibrant mix of international markets, chef-driven restaurants, independent shops, and cultural institutions. These twelve spots capture the essential Strip District experience.
1. Pennsylvania Macaroni Company
Strip District • 2010 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Italian imports since 1902. Hundreds of cheese varieties, fresh pasta, cured meats. The heart of the Strip.
2. DiAnoia's Eatery
Strip District • 2549 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Modern Italian with house-made pastas, wood-fired dishes, and one of the best weekend brunches in the city.
3. Senator John Heinz History Center
Strip District • 1212 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Pennsylvania's largest history museum, Smithsonian-affiliated, with six floors covering Pittsburgh's industrial heritage to sports history.
4. Eleven
Strip District • 1150 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Contemporary American fine dining with multi-level space, rooftop bar, and polished seasonal menus.
5. Strip District Terminal
Strip District • 21st St & Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Renovated produce terminal with community market, Saturday Market Series, and permanent food vendors.
6. La Prima Espresso
Strip District • 205 21st St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Italian-style espresso roasting since 1988. Watch beans roast while sipping a perfect cappuccino.
7. Cinderlands Beer Co.
Strip District • 2601 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Brewery-restaurant combining craft beer with wood-fired cuisine and an impressive barrel-aged program.
8. Reyna Foods
Strip District • 2031 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Authentic Mexican grocery and kitchen with fresh burritos, tamales, and empanadas made daily.
9. De Fer Coffee & Tea
Strip District • 1118 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Employee-owned specialty coffee roastery with creative drinks and industrial-chic space.
10. Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop
Strip District • 1629 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Number-one candy store in Pennsylvania. Nostalgic vintage sweets, imported chocolates, and retro treats.
11. Gaucho Parrilla Argentina
Strip District • 1601 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Argentinian street food with empanadas, choripan, and chimichurri-drenched sandwiches. Fast, fresh, bold.
12. Primanti Brothers Original
Strip District • 46 18th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
The original location where Pittsburgh's iconic sandwich was born in 1933. Other locations exist, but history lives here.
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