11/03/09

Great Sandwiches. Good Atmosphere

by lawrence711

Would highly recommend

• Pros: Good food and drinks
• Cons: sometimes packed.

01/17/09

worst food in Pittsburgh!

by GingerRice

We went there after the Steelers game and were highly disappointed. The waitress acted as if we were bothering her to order anything and the food was a few tiny pieces of something in the bread. My son was so sick that he threw up outside of the restaurant and in the hotel room and remained sick for a few days thereafter. It was a horrible experience. Never will we go back there even if it is the only place open in Pittsburgh!

• Pros: open late
• Cons: bad service, food and dirty

12/31/08

Steak Sandwich is actually a school/prison burger

by DanG53

Did you know Primanti Brother's steak sandwich is actually a beef hamburger pattie with TVP (Texurized Vegetable Protein, the same burgers with soy served at schools and prisons? Sandwich costs less than .75 to make.

10/31/08

EXCELLENT sportsbar, quick GOOD dinner, late night snack place!!!

by GoodEatsHere

THis place is Pittsburgh! Great sandwiches & pizza! Ask for their top seller when you go here, IRON CITY BEER! The 2nd best seller is VERY good too, steak sandwich with all the fixins.

10/06/08

Underwhelming on all levels

by trujoe3

I went to this place with a completely open mind and was expect a pretty solid (if not decent) sandwich. I can say this because I live in DC and did a 4hr drive on a whim to have one of these 'infamous' sandwiches that I had heard soo much about. I went to the original location and was really expecting a down home setting - simple but good food without all the frills. And that's pretty much what I got. But it most assuredly was not a sandwich that was worth all of the hype and reputation that it has received over the years.

I had 3 sandwiches (cheese steak, roast beef, and double egg) and none of them left me feeling all that impressed. I drove 4hrs, was basically starving myself to fully appreciate this place, and still ended up walking out thinking 'what in the hell is the big deal?'. I honestly would rather have had a bite from my local deli down the road to repeat the 'quality' of the food. Its not to say it was bad, but it was just very mediocre. That's it. If you have some time and want to say you went there, I recommend it. But if you're looking to have an mind blowing experience that Pittsburgh folk seem to describe from this place, you're not gonna get it.

Its a signature sandwich of the city alright...messy, simple, and not all that good.

• Pros: Very simple and straight forward - what you see is what you get
• Cons: Underwhelming with a lot of hype, Parking is huge pain, seating is an issue if its busy

08/25/08

Avoid like a rash on your privates.

by TonyPHX

Being from out of town, I asked - what is the local flavor of Pittsburgh. I figured these hearty steelworkers know good food the same as Kansas City locals know BBQ. Well let me tell you brother, this is not it. Sure it was cheap, $8 for my sandwich and a beverage. But wow was it hard to swallow....the sandwich was fresh enough, but the meat had no flavor, the cole-slaw was boring, and the whoel fries thing is just goofy. Believe me, I went in with an appetite, and an open mind to something new that I would love, but this just did not cut it. Gimmick for sure! Filling, absolutely. Tasty, NEVER. Memorable, yes, but not in a good way.

Pass. You will not regret passing on this one.

• Pros: Cheap food, quick service.
• Cons: The worst con possible, the food.

06/18/08

Best Sandwich

by mumai

Always a good call on a hungry night....Go to the Strip District Branch. They have the best tasting coleslaw...I don't know why!

• Pros: best tasting sandwich in the burgh!
• Cons: small portions...getting smaller each year I think

05/20/08

Best sandwiches in the world

by pitt24

Primanti Brothers is the one famous restaurant that you HAVE to go to when visiting Pittsburgh. If you don't, you haven't experienced Pittsburgh. The sandwiches are amazing, with the fries and coleslaw thrown on there, which originated back in the days of the steel workers when they didn't have a lot of time for lunch. If you're an "on the side" kind of person, this place isn't for you. It's also a great late-night spot after a long night at the bar. Don't expect anything nice or upscale or amazing service-- expect paper plates, plastic utensils if you get any, very low prices (cheap beer too), and genuine people-- truly representing Pittsburgh.

• Pros: amazing sandwiches, good prices, pittsburgh's finest, late night dining

12/20/07

Primanti's Saves the Day...

by Godzuki24

I spent the afternoon being disappointed by Mineo's and Aiello's. After a workout at the hotel, I burned off the bad taste of Pittsburg-zza and thought long and hard about hitting Primanti's. The hype surrounding the famous sandwich was sure to fall flat, I mean the pizza was a complete bust. With the Steeler game on TV, I decided that I would go see how the vaunted Steel City Fan celebrated their game day/night, and went to Primanti's. HELLO!!!!! If Primanti's has been in decline like so many reviewers say, then I'm a monkey's uncle. This friggin sandwich is AMAZING. I had the #2, and wish I had ordered a second one. I cannot be eloquent about this darn sandwich. I cannot pretend to be a wordsmith, I can only say I am looking forward to waking up tomorrow, going for a run, working up an appetite and going back to Primanti's for more. I will NEVER tell people to try the pizza in Pittsburgh, but I will tell them to goto Primanti's early and often. Primanti's saved the gastronomical day, hooray!!!

• Pros: Fries, Slaw, Meat, Bread, what more can I say???

12/06/07

Great sandwiches

by brandyw666

I love their sausage sandwiches.The bacon,egg & cheese is also really good.I've been to PB several times & each time was very enjoyable. I would recommend this place to everyone. I especially love the fries and slaw on these great sandwiches. The fries are just perfect ,crunchy on the outside,tender on the inside. Keep up the great work ,PB!!!!!!!!!

• Pros: food, drinks,atmosphere
• Cons: none