Peoples Restaurant   

5147 Penn Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
412-661-3160
www.eatitandloveit.com

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Pittsburgh is home to a lot of folks from India, so it's no wonder everybody here has a favorite Indian restaurant. Not surprising, Peoples is among the favorites. This one-room, family-owned restaurant is cozy and comfortable, a surprising escape from the run-down sidewalks of Penn Avenue. The fare is traditional, with puffy garlic nan and steaming vindaloo, but Peoples is really renowned for its humble, hospitable service and sprawling vegetarian options. Following the newly progressive route of Garfield, Peoples is a favorite among hipsters, hippies and college grads, who enjoy its off-the-beaten-path location and quiet atmosphere. It's also a much-loved dining stop for couples on their third date -- Peoples is romantically lit, and the tables are respectfully spaced. And for globetrotting students aching for a ticket to Mumbai, the staff at Peoples provides an authentic Hindu environment -- after a couple hours sipping chai, you'll almost feel part of an international homestay.