The Best Things We Ate in Pittsburgh This Year

2025 was a great year for tasty food in the Burgh. We got a Brooklyn-famous pizza joint, the return of Poulet Bleu, a stunning new rooftop bar, and so much more.

Here are the dishes we couldn’t stop thinking about.

Pappardelle ai Funghi at Dish Osteria

South Side

The wide ribbon pasta features portobello, shiitake, and locally cultivated oyster mushrooms and is topped with Brussels sprouts, Reggiano, and basil. It’s an umami flavor bomb, and I loved it so much that I ordered it twice this year. It’s possible I may never discover the rest of Dish Osteria’s menu, and I’m perfectly content with that. — Senior newsletter editor Francesca Dabecco

Yellow Margherita at Rockaway Pizzeria

Regent Square

You really can't go wrong with any of Rockaway's slices and pies, but the bright sauce from Northern Italian cherry tomatoes makes the yellow margherita pizza extra fun to eat. If you want a thicker slice, I recommend the Grandma pie. The sesame seeds on the bottom give the crust a nuttier flavor and more crunch. — Producer Sophia Lo

Huitlacoche Tacos at BTOS Kitchen

Dormont

I was thrilled to find a spot in Pittsburgh serving huitlacoche, a surprisingly tasty corn fungus that's prized in Mexico. It has a rich, mushroomy flavor and makes for the perfect taco filling. Grab a spot on the outdoor patio and order a horchatini for an extra indulgent meal. — Executive producer Mallory Falk

Bun Dac Biet at Maiku Vietnamese Pho

Strip District

Bun dac biet, aka #13 on Maiku's sprawling menu, is one of my all-time favorite plates of food. For $18, you get cozy bun vermicelli with charbroiled pork and grilled shrimp; lettuce, mint, and cucumber salad; plus a perfectly crisp spring roll. The sauces add just the right punch, and the service is always swift. Add one of their fun bubble teas or a banh mi to go. — Host Megan Harris