The Strip District just got more delicious. The Original Taco Festival is coming to the Strip District on Saturday, September 6th, from 12:30-7PM. If you’re a foodie, or just someone who loves to eat, you do not want to miss out on this. 

Ciao Bella! Are you craving Italian food, but can’t work a quick trip to Italy into your busy schedule? Don’t worry, downtown Pittsburgh’s got you covered with a variety of Italian spots. Whether it’s a carryout pizza place, or a sit down restaurant, their menus are sure to get your stomach rumbling, and will help you find a little Italy right in the heart of downtown. 

On Sunday, April 27, 2025, the Pittsburgh community is invited to Talia for Saucy Sunday, an evening of comforting Italian food and shared support. The event begins at 5:00 PM and will feature a family-style dinner, with all proceeds benefiting the Anthony Senske Memorial Fund. 

PaPa J’s Twin Plaza Restaurant has something for whatever you may be craving. Soup? They’ve got pasta e fagioli or wedding soups – two classic Italian dishes. Of course, they have the classics: polenta parmigiano, sauteéd banana peppers, classic Italian and margherita pizzas, and pasta, from ravioli to radiatori. It doesn’t stop there: they have a full bar, with Italian cocktails, and housemade gelato to top things off. 

Three restaurants, three different menus, all with the same Italian feel. Sienna Mercato at 942 Penn Ave. is a three-story restaurant with a cohesive feel that offers three individual dining experiences.