As the days get shorter and the temperatures get cooler, being together helps us stay warm and energized. These Pittsburgh fall menu updates bring a refreshing wave of creativity and warmth to the city’s food scene. Stay on top of the newest items at these restaurants, with something for everybody whether you want a satisfying brunch or a fun night out.
Fall Menu Updates at Pittsburgh Restaurants
Palm Palm
This East Liberty spot blends Palm Springs and Palm Beach by maintaining its coastal influence for the fall. Highlights include the indulgent Wagyu Meatballs served with French onion as well as Gruyère and provolone cheeses, a vibrant Beet and Burrata Salad, and the a signature Parmesan Herb Crusted Palm Palm Chicken. The menu also features a new Udon Carbonara with bacon and farm-fresh eggs.
DiAnoia’s
DiAnoia’s Eatery is celebrating the arrival of autumn with the highly anticipated return of their Gnocchi Pumpkin Bowl. This fan-favorite seasonal dish features house-made gnocchi nestled in a rich, creamy pumpkin sauce, and then gets topped with mozzarella, basil, and a hint of nutmeg, all uniquely served inside a tender, roasted pumpkin. For those who prefer a hands-on experience, the sister shop, Pane è Pronto, also offers take-home kits with all the necessary ingredients to make your own at home.
Title 9
Title 9 is welcoming the arrival of autumn with a seasonally updated menu featuring an array of inventive and comforting dishes. Guests can tuck into elevated bar snacks, handhelds, flatbreads, and salads. Some new recipes perfect for sharing are the Boatload of Shoe String Fries with house Asiago cheese sauce as well as the Thai Peanut Tempura Tofu Nuggets. For the main event, be sure to try the T9 Burger, piled high with candied bacon and onion straws, or the Wild Mushroom Flatbread.
Spirits and Tales
An entirely new lineup of fall cocktails awaits you at the Spirits and Tales bar in The Oaklander Hotel. Guests can warm up with Autumn Nights with Cognac, apple cider, allspice, and Averna. Or, for a truly unique and comforting sip, try Butter Me Up that blends butternut squash, cider, and then honey with citrus and ginger beer. There’s also the Pumpkin Brulée Espresso Martini to satisfy your dessert cravings or a Pecan Pie cocktail featuring Champagne for a crisp finish if that’s more your speed.
Square Cafe
Square Cafe is celebrating the start of autumn with its annual PumpkinPalooza, transforming the vibrant East Liberty eatery into a seasonal haven. This event features revolving pumpkin-inspired food and beverage specials like the Jack O’ Lantern Mocha, topped with a cocoa jack o’ lantern face, or the Pumpkin Espresso Martini, finished with a pumpkin spice as well as a cinnamon stencil. Of course, the crowd-favorite Pumpkin Pancakes will also be making their eagerly awaited return.
Khalil’s
Fall flavors like pumpkin and apple go perfectly into the Syrian dishes available at Khalil’s. Patrons can look forward to the delicious Pumpkin Kibbee, a savory village vegan dish made with pumpkin, bulgur wheat, and chickpeas, available every Wednesday throughout October. But if you are craving a sweet treat, then try the restaurant’s housemade Apple Walnut Baklava featuring apples, raisins, and warm spiced syrup.
Ritual House
Much awaits in the kitchen and at the bar at Ritual House this autumn. Guests can cozy up at the central bar and savor seasonal drinks like the Smoked Orchard Old Fashioned (smoked tableside with Maker’s Mark, apple butter cider, and brandy) and the indulgent Rumpkin Spice (rum with house-made pumpkin spice and cold foam). The dinner menu features rich, Ratatouille Flatbread, a delicate Chilean Sea Bass with Yuzu Vinaigrette, as well as a hearty Swordfish with Korean BBQ and sushi rice.
The Commoner
The Commoner’s menu update designed by Chef Dave Racicot, is full of hearty dishes infused with fresh, bold fall flavors. Indulge in the return of a fan favorite Beets with whipped yogurt, blue cheese, and savory granola. For a wholesome and deeply flavored entrée, try the Chef’s Salmon, perfectly paired with a smoked tomato sauce as well as seasonal vegetables.
fl.2
Fl.2 at the Fairmont Pittsburgh, fl.2 has unveiled an elevated new dinner menu, meticulously crafted by Executive Chef Fernando Canales. Try a variety of new starters, small plates, main dishes, and soups/salads. Some of the listings include Tuna Watermelon Crudo, a decadent Beef Tartare, a comforting Sweet Corn & Smoked Bacon Chowder, and also a tender Short Rib Bone-In dinner.
Story by Kylie Thomas
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