Aria Persian Cuisine & Turkish Grille
Oakland, Pittsburgh
Restaurant in Pittsburgh, United States
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
A practical Oakland pick for casual Persian and Turkish grill cooking, especially when the group needs halal-friendly options, vegetarian flexibility, and an easy service style. Book it for lunch, weeknight dinner, or a low-key celebration; skip it if the night calls for a tasting menu, cocktail program, or formal dining room.
About Aria Persian Cuisine & Turkish Grille
Should you choose Aria Persian Cuisine & Turkish Grille in Pittsburgh? Yes, if the goal is a casual meal built around Persian and Turkish grill cooking. The details point to a Pittsburgh restaurant with casual dress, an approachable price point of about $20 per person, and a menu identity centered on Persian and Turkish grill dishes.
The strongest reason to choose it is the combination of cuisine and value. It is a fit for diners who want grill-focused dishes such as koobideh, barg, chicken kebab, shawarma, and gyro in a casual setting.
A casual Pittsburgh restaurant built around Persian and Turkish grill cooking
The practical read is simple: choose it when ease matters. Aria Persian Cuisine & Turkish Grille has casual dress and an estimated price of about $20 per person, which sets expectations for an approachable meal. Its hours are generally 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday, with Wednesday closed; Saturday hours are 11:00 PM to 8:00 PM, which appears inconsistent.
First-timers should focus on the named signature dishes. The core includes koobideh, barg, chicken kebab, shawarma, and gyro. The appeal is direct: Persian and Turkish grill dishes at a moderate price point in Pittsburgh.
Plan for a casual grill meal
The main caution is expectation-setting. Aria Persian Cuisine & Turkish Grille is a casual Persian and Turkish grill. The better move is to treat it as a food-first casual choice: order around the signature dishes and keep expectations aligned with the price point and casual dress code.
That does not make it a luxury pick, and it does not need to. The appeal is narrower and more practical: a Pittsburgh option where Persian and Turkish grill cooking, casual dress, and an accessible per-person price do the work.
The final call: choose it for a direct casual meal built around koobideh, barg, chicken kebab, shawarma, or gyro. The value is in how simply it solves the meal.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 11 AM–8 PM
- Location
- 272 Melwood Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
- Website
- ariapersiancuisines.com
- Phone
- (412) 235-7215
Venue details
Ambiance
Relaxed, brick-clad, intimate, and clean, with a casual neighborhood-restaurant feel.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Dietary
- Halal, Vegetarian friendly
- Private Dining
- Available
Signature Dishes
- koobideh
- barg
- chicken kebab
- shawarma
- gyro
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Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 272 Melwood Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 11 AM–8 PM
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 11 AM–8 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM–8 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM–8 PM
- Sunday
- 11 AM–8 PM
Location
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Aria Persian Cuisine & Turkish Grille?
Go casual. At about $20 per person and with Persian & Turkish grill cooking in Pittsburgh, this is an approachable casual restaurant.
When should I go to Aria Persian Cuisine & Turkish Grille?
Plan around the posted hours. Hours are 11:00 AM–8:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday, with Wednesday closed. Saturday hours are 11:00 PM–8:00 PM, which appears inconsistent, so confirm Saturday hours before you go.
What should a first-timer know about Aria Persian Cuisine & Turkish Grille?
Expect a casual Persian & Turkish grill. The main draw is value: the venue is priced around $20 per person in Pittsburgh, with signature dishes including koobideh, barg, chicken kebab, shawarma, and gyro.
Can I eat at the bar at Aria Persian Cuisine & Turkish Grille?
The venue is a Persian & Turkish grill in Pittsburgh at about $20 per person, so plan around a casual meal and confirm seating details directly if they matter to your visit.
What are alternatives to Aria Persian Cuisine & Turkish Grille in Pittsburgh?
If Aria Persian Cuisine & Turkish Grille is not the right fit, the practical alternative is other dining in Pittsburgh: another Persian or Turkish grill if you want similar food, or a different restaurant style if you want something else.
What should I order at Aria Persian Cuisine & Turkish Grille?
The signature dishes include koobideh, barg, chicken kebab, shawarma, and gyro, making it a clear fit for a casual Persian and Turkish grill meal.
Is Aria Persian Cuisine & Turkish Grille good for a special occasion?
It can work for a low-key special occasion, especially if the goal is a relaxed Persian and Turkish grill meal in Pittsburgh at about $20 per person.
