The South Side neighborhood is filled with restaurants, bars, and nightspots of all descriptions. In addition to serving excellent food, the restaurants listed below are all featured in City Theatre’s Cast of Caterers, meaning each make generous donations to the company and offer discounts to City Theatre patrons. When making your dining decisions, please support these fine establishments that contribute so much to City Theatre.
17th Street Cafe
Small, quaint restaurant specializing in Italian-American cuisine.
City Theatre ticket-holder discount: 15% off dinner entrées.
Hours: Lunch: Monday through Friday, 11 am to 4 pm. Dinner: Monday through Thursday, 4 to 10 pm; Friday and Saturday, 4 to 11 pm. Sunday 4 to 9 pm.
75 S. 17th Street (Four blocks from City Theatre)
412.381.4566
Bruschetta’s
Contemporary restaurant serving updated versions of classic Italian recipes.
City Theatre ticket-holder discount: Complimentary dessert with purchase of an entrée.
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 11:30 am to 10 pm; Fridays and Saturdays, 11:30 am to 11 pm. Closed Sundays.
1831 E. Carson Street
412.431.3535
Elixir Ultra Lounge
Elegance and chic surroundings make this ultra sexy lounge the prefect place to enjoy your evening and mingle with friends.
City Theatre ticket-holder discount: $1 off drinks.
Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 5 pm to 2 am; Sunday, 8 pm to 2 am; Closed Mondays.
1500 East Carson Street (Two blocks from City Theatre
412.481.1811
Folino's Ristorante
A family owned restaurant featuring homemade Italian favorites.
City Theatre ticket-holder discount: Complimentary crostini and 10% off the total bill.
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 11 am to 10 pm; Friday, 11 am to 11 pm; Saturday and Sunday, 9 am to 11 pm.
On Carson Street, between 17th and 18th (Three blocks from City Theatre.
412.488.8108
Gypsy Café
An intimate neighborhood café inspired by the cuisine of the Mediterranean and beyond. Now with full service bar; reservations suggested.
City Theatre ticket-holder discount: Complimentary appetizer (up to an $8 value) per table with purchase of entrée.
Hours: Lunch: Tuesday through Friday, 11:30 am to 3 pm; Sunday, noon to 3 pm; Dinner: Tuesday, 5 to 10 pm; Wednesday and Thursday, 6 to 11 pm; Friday, 6 pm to midnight;
Saturday, 5 pm to midnight; Sunday, 4 to 9 pm.
1300 Bingham Street (Two doors away from City Theatre)
412.381.4977
Le Pommier, Bistro Francais
A modern French-American bistro where the traditions of French cuisine meet the flavors of the American market with a menu reflecting the changing seasons and a focus on the
simplicity of fine ingredients.
City Theatre ticket-holder discount: complimentary dessert with purchase of entrée.
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm; Friday & Saturday, 5 pm to close; Closed Sundays.
2104 East Carson Street
412.431.1901
Mantini’s Woodfired
Specializing in steaks and seafood barbecued on a hardwood grill. Now open in new location!
Hours: Lunch: Monday through Friday, 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. Dinner: Monday through Thursday, 5:30 pm to 10 pm; Friday & Saturday, 5:30 pm to 11 pm; Closed Sundays.
1209 East Carson Street (a half block from City Theatre)
412.488.3560
City Theatre also thanks the following businesses for their generous donations:
Coffee provided by La Prima Espresso Co
Beer provided by Frank B. Fuhrer Wholesale
Wine provided by Palate Partners