Regarded for years as the best burger joint in the 'Burgh, casual Little Italy neighborhood bar and restaurant Tessaro's earned its reputation serving perfectly charred gourmet burgers and steaks grilled over hardwood. When their preferred butcher shop closed several years ago, the Harrington family hired an in-house butcher, who was tasked to incorporate steak and filet scraps into the custom-ground chuck that goes into Tessaro's hand-patted, half-pound wonders. The fabulous grilled home fries, instead of traditional potato wedges, and a hearty helping of coleslaw complete the trinity. The flavorful steaks are best enjoyed "Pittsburgh-style" – charred on the outside, rare to medium-rare on the inside. Full bar. Serving lunch and dinner Mon–Sat. Closed Sun.
Voted Best Hamburger in 2008 Pittsburgh magazine readers poll and one of the Top 25 Restaurants of 2008.