Middle Eastern Food in Downtown Pittsburgh

“Alihan's was wonderful. Everything I had to eat was delicious!! I wanted a true Turkish meal. I had the Lamb Adana Kebab is was so tender and it was spiced just right. For dessert we had homemade baklava and a custard rolled in coconut with pistachios on the top. Both were delicious. Thank you to my friend Ali for introducing Turkish food to us. Can't wait to go back.”

“Excellent food — delicious and fresh. We loved the chicken adana kabobs and the cold appetizer platter. And the homemade bread is excellent! Staff was friendly and helpful too. This is where we bring all of our guests in Pittsburgh!”

“This was our first time at this restaurant. We will definitely go back. The food was delicious and the portions were generous. Our server was very helpful and friendly and we got to the theater in plenty of time. Chicken Shish Kebab Lamb Shish Kebab Mediterranean Salad Very nice atmosphere also.”

“Best Mediterranean in all of Pittsburgh. Make sure to try the Beef ShashLik, Turkish coffee, and Kunefe (for dessert).”

“Great salads, Turkish falafel, and kebabs, particularly great wait staff who know the menu backwards, and quick service! Zero complaints and we made it to our show on time. Thanks!!!”

“We had an exceptional meal on 2/3. The cuisine used all fresh ingredients and was full of flavor. We tried the specialty dinner Iskender Kebab, lentil soup called Mercimek Chorba and an order of mini falafel. Everything was delicious. We finished off our meal with Turkish coffee that is now a new favorite of ours and some rice pudding and tiramisu. Would highly recommend if you are in Pittsburgh. Our server was very attentive and kind. We were traveling with our 2 year old and she was in love with the fresh Turkish bread.”

“Delicious food. We had the mix cold appetizer plate, lentil soup and falafel. Great vegan options. BYOB if you want. I had the cucumber lemon water which was yummy. We shared the baklava and Turkish coffee which was very tasty in a beautiful coffee cup. Our server was fantastic very attentive. The atmosphere is small but intimate. We went before a show and timing along with location was perfect. We would go back.”

“Great food. The intimate dining area is clean and simple. The staff are kind and welcoming. Fresh house bread was brought out to start, along with a flavored oil. There is a large selection of hot teas available. The hummus was excellent, as was the lentil soup. I look forward to returning and trying other dishes.”

“My mom and I stopped here for dinner before a concert and had a great experience! We started with the Turkish tea which was delicious and served in the most beautiful cups ever! We then got some babaganoush and hummus which were both delicious and had a nice serving size. I had the lamb Adana kebab for dinner and was so impressed with the portion and quality of the food - there will definitely be leftovers! Overall, had a great experience and can’t wait to come back.”

“We enjoyed a lovely dinner here while staying at the Renaissance hotel. The food was incredible, the waitstaff kind and attentive and the portions were generous enough to share. I highly recommend the appetizer platter so you can try all the amazing dips (and marvel at the delicious Turkish bread). We ordered the lamb kebab, doner kebab and falafel plate and shared it all. Will definitely go back next time we are in Pittsburgh!”

“Everything we ordered was outstanding. The Taboulleh was crisp and fresh, the Chef Borek perfectly flaky, and the Shrimp Saute with Lemon Sauce was bright and flavorful. The rice pilav was the ideal pairing. The Seafood Ravioli with Shrimp was rich, creamy, and full of flavor without being heavy. Service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. You can tell every dish is made with care. Highly recommend Alihan’s for anyone who loves fresh Mediterranean food done right.”