Enrico's Ristorante   

5863 Ellsworth Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
412-661-1050
www.enricos-shadyside.com

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A few offerings -- pizzas, panini and pasta at lunch, New York strip steak at dinner -- are permanent fixtures on the menu, but the real draw at this Shadyside spot is the selection of "market-fresh" daily specials, written in chalk above the bar. Here, you can enjoy seasonal offerings available from wholesalers in the Strip District, home of the original Enrico's restaurant (made famous by the film 'The Bread, My Sweet'). Wines from small Italian vintners round out the menu. As the name indicates, biscotti and other fresh-baked treats are a specialty here, too. On Sundays, these appear on a brunch menu alongside quiches and roasted vegetables. This 40-seat eatery is packed during lunch hour, and on pleasant days, many take advantage of the shady outdoor seating. Who wouldn't?