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Asiago Euro-Cuisine: European-inspired, focusing on Italian and French. Price range for entrees: $16 to $30. Reservations suggested. Smokers welcome. Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mon. through Thurs.; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fri. and Sat. Handicapped accessible. Children's menu available. One Oxford Centre, Downtown. (412) 392-0225.
Bossa Nova: Comfort lounge serving tapas and appetizers. Proper dress required. Price range: $2.95 to $9.95. Hours: 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Mon. through Fri.; 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sat. Handicapped accessible. 123 Seventh St., Downtown. (412) 232-3030.
Bravo Franco: Fine Italian. Price range for entrees: $17.95 to $32.95. Reservations suggested. Smoking upon request. Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon.; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tues through Thurs.; 11 a.m. to midnight Fri. and Sat.; hours vary with show schedules Sun. Handicapped accessible. Half portions available for children. 613 Penn Ave., Downtown. (412) 642-6677.
Caffe Amante: Northern Italian, plus poultry, beef and fresh seafood. Price range for entrees: $17.95 to $26.95. Reservations strongly recommended. Smokers welcome. Lunch: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon through Fri. Dinner: 4 to 9 p.m. Mon through Sat. Handicapped accessible. Fifth Avenue Place, Downtown. (412) 391-1226.
Christos: Authentic Greek. Price range for entrees: $8.95 to $12.50. Reservations for large parties only. No smoking. Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sun. through Thurs.; 11 a.m. to midnight Fri. and Sat. Handicapped accessible. Children's menu available. 130 Sixth St., Downtown. (412) 261-6442.
Common Plea: Italian cuisine. Price range for entrees: $16.95 to $24.95. Reservation required. Smoking in lounge only. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mon through Fri. Dinner: 5 to 10 p.m. Tues through Sat. Limited children's menu available. 310 Ross St., Downtown. (412) 281-5140.
Dowe's on 9th: Nightclub that specializes in jazz and blues serving American fare. Price range for entrees: $12.95 to $27.95. Reservations required. Smokers welcome. Hours: 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Mon through Sat. Handicapped accessible. 121 Ninth St., Downtown. (412) 281-9225.
Edie's Kitchen & Market: Breakfast and lunch, serving sandwiches, pizzas and hoagies. Price range: $1 to $7. Market: 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mon through Fri. Sit-down dining: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mon through Fri. No smoking. Handicapped accessible. Children's menu available. One Mellon Bank, Grant Street, Downtown. (412) 391-3993.
Le Bistro: Featured part of restaurant serving French-style cuisine during the nonsummer months. Price range for entrees: $10 to $13. Smoking at bar only. Hours: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mon through Fri. Handicapped accessible. Part of Asiago Euro-Cuisine, One Oxford Centre, Downtown. (412) 392-0225.
Lemongrass Cafe: Cambodian, Thai and Chinese cuisine. Price range for entrees: $7 to $13. No smoking. Lunch: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m daily. Dinner: 4 to 10 p.m. daily. Handicapped accessible. 124 Sixth St., Downtown. (412) 765-2222.
Mitchell's: Casual American. Price range for entrees: $5 to $7. Smokers welcome. Hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mon through Fri.; bar open until 2 a.m. Handicapped accessible. 304 Ross St., Downtown. (412) 471-0141.
Monte Cello's: Light Italian, featuring pizza and hoagies. Price range for entrees: $7 to $10. Smokers welcome. Hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mon through Fri.; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sat. Handicapped accessible. 305 Seventh Ave., Downtown. (412) 261-2080.
Morton's of Chicago: American-style steakhouse. Price range per person: $65 to $75. Smokers welcome, including cigars. Hours: 5:30 to 11 p.m. Mon through Sat.; 5 to 10 p.m. Sun. Handicapped accessible. CNG Tower, 625 Liberty Ave., Downtown. (412) 261-7141.
Mozart Room: Modern classical interpretation. Price range for entrees: $26.95 to $29.95. Nonsmoking. Hours: available for pre-performance dining for Heinz Hall events. Handicapped accessible. Heinz Hall, Penn Avenue and Sixth Street, Downtown. (412) 392-4879.
Opus: Mediterranean. Price range for entrees: $17 to $28. Nonsmoking. Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mon through Thurs.; 6:30 a.m. to midnight Fri through Sun. Handicapped accessible. Children's menu available. Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel, 107 Sixth St., Downtown. (412) 562-1200.
Orchard Cafe: Light American, focusing on specialty salads and sandwiches. Price range: $6.95 to $18.95. Smokers welcome. Hours: 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday brunch, featuring the Dixie Trio. Handicapped accessible. Children's menu available. Westin Convention Center Pittsburgh, 1000 Penn Ave., Downtown. (412) 560-6374.
Papa J's Centro: Italian cuisine. Price range for entrees: $9.95 to $16.95. Smokers welcome. Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon. and Tues.; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wed through Fri.; 4 to 10 p.m. Sat. Children's menu available. 212 Boulevard of the Allies, Downtown. (412) 391-7272.
Piccolo Piccolo Ristorante: Authentic Roman-style trattoria, specializing in complete dinners. Price range for dinners: $15.95 to $32.95. Smokers welcome. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mon through Fri. Dinner: 5 to 10 p.m. Mon through Thurs.; 5 to 11 p.m. Fri. and Sat. Handicapped accessible. Children are accommodated according to portion. 1 Wood St., Downtown. (412) 261-7234.
Sammy's Famous Corned Beef: Deli style. Price range: $2.50 to $5.50. Smokers welcome. Hours: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mon through Thurs.; 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fri.; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sat. Handicapped accessible. 420 Smithfield St., Downtown. (412) 471-3122.
Soho: Contemporary American cuisine. Price range for entrees: $15 to $28. Reservations suggested. Smokers welcome. Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tues through Fri.; 5 to 10 p.m. Sat. 21 Market Square, Downtown. (412) 227-0990.
Southwest Bistro: Contemporary Southwestern cuisine. Price range for entrees: $12.99 to $19.95. Nonsmoking. Lunch: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mon through Fri. Dinner: opens at 5 p.m. Tues through Sat. Closing times vary. Handicapped accessible. 129 Sixth St., Downtown. (412) 261-8866.
Steelhead Grill: Fresh fish, poultry and beef. Price range for entrees: $22 to $29. Nonsmoking. Breakfast buffet: 6:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. daily. Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mon through Fri. Dinner: 5 to 10 p.m. Mon through Thurs.; 5 to 11 p.m. Fri. and Sat.; 5 to 9 p.m. Sun. Handicapped accessible. Children's menu available. 112 Washington Place, Chatham Center, Uptown. (412) 394-3474.
F. Tambellini Restaurant: Northern Italian style. Price range for entrees: $13.95 to $21.95. Smoking in bar only. Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon through Thurs.; 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fri and Sat. Handicapped accessible through rear entrance. Children's menu available. 139 Seventh St., Downtown. (412) 391-1091.
Tic Toc Restaurant: Light American fare. Price: $2.95 to $6.95. Smokers welcome. Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat. Handicapped accessible. Kaufmann's Department Store, Smithfield Street, Downtown. (412) 232-2307.
