People's Indian Restaurant

5147 Penn Ave #1, Pittsburgh
(412) 661-3160

Recent Reviews

Aimee Coleman (Hockeyfan66)

So this tiny little spot is bright and cheerful despite being intimate in size. We were greeted immediately upon entry with a smile. They had to clear a table for us, but waited less than 2 minutes. The tables are snugly fit, so make sure you are ready to be close with your neighbors. But honestly, this was not bothersome.We partook of the lunch buffet. The selection was beyond compare. We have eaten at Indian buffets before and it's usually 3-4 entrees and a couple other items. This buffet was stocked. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten free options, a small raw salad bar, probably 10 different entrees. The paneer dish was dreamy. There was a chicken kebab that was smoky, tender, well seasoned and delightful. Samosas, naan, 2 types of rice. All worthy of note.The bottomless supply of hit chai and mango drink hit the spot with the right spice levels and cooling levels for this girl who is generally not a fan of Indian food and I often feel chai is too much spice I liked this one so much I took a to go cup.And then there is dessert. 4 choices, each rivalling the next. I have to say the mango mousse took it home for me.This is a definite keeper for me

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chili Cheese Naan, Chick Peas and Mushroom Curry with Fresh Naan, Samosa Chat

Amber Stenman

Best Indian restaurant in the city! Love that they also do what they can to support the community, like providing free meals during the pandemic.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Richard Cohen

Lunch buffet can't be beat!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tandoori, Chicken Curry, Chicken Tikka

Zena Kesselman

Amazing food, excellent price. A gem in the neighborhood!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fred Galvez

One of the better tasting Indian restaurants within a 10 Mi radius of downtown Pittsburgh. Food taste at this restaurant is generally 8 to 10 but this evening's meals were more in the 7 to 9 range seemed a little more hastily prepared than

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Stavi Xinou

Best Indian food we have ever had. It’s really, very special. Everything we’ve tried from the menu is fresh and delicious- and there are so many amazing options!

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Paneer Naan

Krystle Knight

The food is always so good, great buffet, amazing palak paneer and the owners do amazing work in the community offering free meals to those in need. Definitely try their food. Great place to sit down and eat too.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Palak Paneer, Chili Cheese Naan, Straight Outta Punjab, Paneer Naan

Josh

Definitely the tastiest curry I've had in Pittsburgh. Service was fast, food was quick, and I have zero complaints. Could be a bit spicier though.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Garlic Naan, Vindaloo

Gabrielle Miller

One of my favorite restaurants in Pittsburgh and definitely my favorite Indian in Pittsburgh. The food, service, and atmosphere are all consistently amazing. Great variety for vegetarians. I think you’ll love it here!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Marco Rivera

The buffet is the best in the city, hands down. Please don't all go now at once on Saturday and not let me get in!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jessica Callaghan

Always delicious food as well as some of the nicest people!

Chris Folkman

I was very impressed with the food selection and quality. I have never been to a buffet style Indian restaurant and this is off the charts!The food was all freshly made and DELICIOUS. The atmosphere was perfect and the service was great! Will be visiting here every time I'm in Pittsburgh

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

CarMa & RiMa Rental Properties

Food was great and price was fair. Parking was mostly paid street parking and restaurant was small and crowded. All in all it was nice. (Went for the buffet)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Joey Feldberg

My favorite restaurant in Pittsburgh.I really enjoy the variety of tastes, and they are all extremely well made.A perfect combination of taste and value that is hard to beat.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Suzanne Schiffmacher

The food was really good quality and so was the taste. I just wish the place wasn't so small. Everyone had to take turns passing each other. I bumped my neighbor's table when I was getting up and spilled her tea, and I didn't even know. They need all the tables because they are busy but it is just really crowded. I wish I had the answer for them. Maybe add seating upstairs?

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

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