Casbah
Pittsburgh, PA 15206-3912
Phone: (412) 661-5656
- Price:
- $$$
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 5pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm, Sun 5pm-9pm
Editorial Review for Casbah – by Citysearch Staff
In Short
Casbah's tan stucco-walled entrance recalls the look of its namesake Moroccan neighborhood, and when the weather allows, patrons retreat to the large enclosed outdoor patio for alfresco dining. The seasonal menu features a few perennial favorites, including Tuscan vegetable minestrone and a lean, homemade merguez sausage over escarole. Indicative of the intricate entrees is orchiette pasta with grilled chicken, cranberries, goat cheese and sage cream.
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Insider Tips
When to GoFor a top meal and large crowds, stop by for the acclaimed Sunday brunch. Colorful offerings include cinnamon-ricotta cheese crepes with raspberry jam and orange marmalade.
Where to SitThere's another dining room downstairs, but try to book upstairs--it's brighter and livelier.
What to DrinkBe sure to peruse the wine list. Full of interesting selections, it's one of the city's most exciting.
User Reviews for Casbah
01/18/2008 Posted by desimba
I am a single guy and have been to Casbah twice during the past year on two different dates. On both those occasions, I have enjoyed both the food and the ambiance; the ambiance more than the food but by only a little. On both occasions, I have sat on the porch on a table for two and have had good conversations with the other person. Food: Good; pretty eclectic; not out of the world given that over the last year I have had food at lots of fairly pricey restaurants across the U.S.; nevertheless it is among the better that I have had in Pittsburgh. Service: Great. Waiters are courteous and respect your privacy and personal space. On one occasion, when the waiter took longer than normal to ask us for drinks, we were offered a complimentary cheese plate. Before serving our meal, they also offered us small portions of dishes as compliments of the chef. Cons: Somewhat pricey. A dinner for two of us without any drinks and appetizers cost me ~ $55. However on the other occasion when I had gone for the Sunday brunch, I got what I thought was a good deal. You can definitely try that out. Also somewhat a limited selection of entrees. Would have liked somewhat more options. Overall one and a half thumbs up.
Pros: Ambiance; service
Cons: Somewhat expensive; limited selection
09/27/2007 Posted by kitakatt
Again, stumbled upon this restaurant on a Wednesday night. They had a lot of business, but were able to accommodate us easily. We sat in the covered patio at first -- it started to pour so eventually we moved inside to the downstairs area, which they opened because of the rain. It is a very clean restaurant with warm colors (browns and reds). Some quick negatives: The outside patio is almost too dimly lit; the dishes while inventive/complicated do not always deliver; in general I prefer less sauces/salt to my meals. Our dishes: I ordered the pork loin, which was fantastic (and large). It came with butternut squash risotto, which I felt went very nicely with my meat. I also tried a friend's lamb dish (a bit small) -- it was ordered medium, but came out more of a medium rare (however, I prefer rarer so I thought it was delicious). I did not care for the sweetness of the sides that accompanied the lamb, however. As for appetizers -- the hummus dish is generous, but did not stand out. Their flatbread was not to my liking. The cauliflower soup was good -- wonderful flavoring, however it was very creamy so I could not eat too much of it -- perfect for sharing I thought. Finally the lamb mac n cheese had more lamb than pasta -- I couldn't really taste the cheese and I was not a fan of the bread crumbs (too many; too greasy). Overall, I loved the atmosphere. Our server was amazing, patient, sweet and attentive. The bathroom downstairs was impeccably clean. I find the food good -- some dishes are better than others. I enjoyed my wine flight -- I loved the vast wine selection. I would certainly return and am considering having it be one of the restaurants I take my parents to during graduation week.
Pros: Service; atmostphere; cleanliness; large seating areas
Cons: Some dishes disappoint
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