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Casbah

229 S Highland Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206-3912
Phone: (412) 661-5656
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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 Go

For 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 Sit

There's another dining room downstairs, but try to book upstairs--it's brighter and livelier.

What to Drink

Be sure to peruse the wine list. Full of interesting selections, it's one of the city's most exciting.

User Reviews for Casbah

Citysearch (11), Trip Advisor (2 ), Fodor's (2 ), OpenTable (1 ), Dine.com (1 ), ChefMoz (2 ), Judy's Book (3 ), AOL CityGuide (5 ), All (27)

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

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

4 Star Rating: Recommended

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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Editor's Review

By combining eclectic Mediterranean fare with a welcoming outdoor patio, this restaurant and wine bar guarantees an enjoyable dining experience.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

When to Go

For 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.

More Insider Tips

Restaurant Information

Smoking

  • Yes

Parking

  • Lot

Hours

  • Mon-Thu 5pm-10pm
  • Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm
  • Sun 5pm-9pm

Dress Code

  • Casual to dressy

Payment Types

  • Discover
  • MasterCard
  • American Express
  • Visa
  • Diners Club

Cuisines

  • Italian
  • Mediterranean
  • Middle Eastern

Meal Price

  • $$$

Amenities

  • Outdoor Dining
  • Notable Wine List
  • Online Reservations
  • People Watching

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