Neighborhood guide

Regent Square food guide

A small food scene with 3 places to eat, led by Asian food. Plus what else is close by and how to get around.

3places to eat
67%independent
1city parks
10transit stops
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Map: U.S. Census TIGER/Line · 3 listings · nearest shown

About Regent Square

Regent Square is a neighborhood in Pittsburgh's East End. It takes in portions of Pittsburgh, Edgewood, Swissvale and Wilkinsburg.5

Regent Square has 3 places to eat and drink in our directory, 52nd of the 78 city neighborhoods and areas on this site1. 2 of the 3 are independent and 1 belong to chains. Just outside, the nearest other listings are Frick Park Tavern (0.3 km away, in Swissvale) and Live Fresh Cold Pressed Juice + Smoothie Bar (0.3 km away, in Swissvale).

About 971 people lived here in 2020, up from 928 in 20102. There is 1 city park property here: Regent Square War Memorial3. There are 4 sets of city steps4.

Regent Square by the numbers

3places to eat and drink
67%independent
1with a full bar
0with a patio
15listings per sq mi
0.2square miles of land

Counts from our directory1. Land area from the City's neighborhood boundaries6.

Listings by category

Asian1Bars & pubs1Pizza1

Main food streets: Forbes Avenue (2).

Nearest places to eat

With only 3 listings inside the boundary, these are the closest directory listings just outside Regent Square, by straight line distance1.

Things to do nearby

Parks and playgrounds

1 city park property and 1 playground.

  • Regent Square War Memorial

Source37

Public art

1 work in the City's public art inventory, including:

  • Memorial Honor Roll (Regent Square)

Source8

City steps

4 public stairways with 35 steps in all. Longest: Frick Park 2 (30 steps).

Source4

Getting there

Transit

10 active stops, about 3,520 scheduled trips a week, by bus. Busiest stop: Forbes Ave. at Braddock Ave (385 weekly trips).

61A61B71P71

Source10 Check PRT for live times.

How working residents commute

Walk4%
Transit9%
Bike2%
Work from home30%

Percent of workers 16+, 2018-2022 estimates9.

Who lives here

971Residents, 2020 census (+5% since 2010)2
27%Age 25 to 449
6%Age 18 to 249
25%Homes that are rented9
82%Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher9
Spotlight picks

Picked from our directory

All 3 on the map

How we pick: one independent spot from each of the most common categories in Regent Square, among listings whose latest county inspection on file reads "Inspected & Permitted". The pick rotates weekly. This is not a ranking, and no one pays to appear here.

Bosphorus Mediterranean CuisineAsianLast inspection Apr 16, 2026: Inspected & PermittedPark Pizza & CreamPizzaLast inspection Apr 10, 2026: Inspected & Permitted

Nearby neighborhoods and towns

All city neighborhoods
Edgewood13 places · 6 independentEast SuburbsSwisshelm ParkNo listings yetPittsburgh neighborhoodPoint Breeze9 places · 8 independentPittsburgh neighborhoodSwissvale28 places · 23 independentMon Valley

Regent Square FAQ

How many restaurants and bars are in Regent Square?

Our directory lists 3 places to eat and drink in Regent Square (2 independent, 1 with a full bar), based on Allegheny County food facility permits refreshed October 28, 2026.

What kinds of food are most common in Regent Square?

By listing count: Asian (1), Bars & Pubs (1), and Pizza (1). See the full category breakdown on this page.

How do I get to Regent Square by bus or the T?

Pittsburgh Regional Transit's stop file lists 10 active stops in Regent Square, served by routes including 61A, 61B, 71, and P71. The busiest stop is Forbes Ave. at Braddock Ave with about 385 scheduled trips a week. Check PRT for current schedules.

What is there to do in Regent Square besides eat?

City open data lists 1 city park property such as Regent Square War Memorial, 1 public art work, and 4 sets of public steps.

Can I see health inspection results for restaurants in Regent Square?

Yes. We matched 3 of Regent Square's listings to Allegheny County Health Department inspection records (Aug 11, 2025 to Jul 28, 2026). Each matched spot page shows the most recent inspection date and placard. The Health Department's own records are the official source.

Sources

Every number on this page comes from these public sources.

  1. Pittsburgh Spotlight directory, built from Allegheny County Health Department food facility permits, plus OpenStreetMap listings marked unverifiedUpdated October 28, 2026. Counts include every listing inside the official boundary.
  2. 2020 Census Redistricting Data: City of Pittsburgh Neighborhood PopulationUniversity of Pittsburgh UCSUR via WPRDC (source: U.S. Census Bureau PL 94-171). Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY), per WPRDC.
  3. City of Pittsburgh ParksCity of Pittsburgh via WPRDC. Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY), per WPRDC.
  4. City of Pittsburgh StepsCity of Pittsburgh via WPRDC. Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY), per WPRDC.
  5. Wikipedia, "Regent Square (Pittsburgh)"Text paraphrased or quoted from the article (retrieved Oct 28, 2026). Wikipedia content is available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
  6. City of Pittsburgh Neighborhoods (boundaries)City of Pittsburgh via WPRDC. Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY), per WPRDC. Used for boundaries and land area.
  7. City of Pittsburgh PlaygroundsCity of Pittsburgh via WPRDC. Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY), per WPRDC.
  8. City of Pittsburgh Public ArtCity of Pittsburgh via WPRDC. CC0 1.0.
  9. Profiles of Change: 2008-2012 vs 2018-2022 ACS estimates for Pittsburgh neighborhoodsUniversity of Pittsburgh UCSUR via WPRDC (source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year). Public domain (per WPRDC listing). 2018-2022 five year estimates; reported for Point Breeze-RegentSquare. Estimates carry margins of error.
  10. Pittsburgh Regional Transit StopsPittsburgh Regional Transit via WPRDC. Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY), per WPRDC. Active stops; weekly trips are scheduled trips in the stop file.
  11. Allegheny County Restaurant/Food Facility InspectionsAllegheny County Health Department via WPRDC. CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication). Inspections dated Aug 11, 2025 to Jul 28, 2026. Matches to listings are conservative and may miss some places.

Inspection details reflect the most recent record in the county's open data file and may not reflect a facility's current status. For official results, contact the Allegheny County Health Department. Listings come from permit data and may include places that have closed.

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