We serve foods that are traditionally associated with the Eastern Mediterranean. The foods of Greece, Turkey, and the Arabic countries.

No. Foods from the Eastern Mediterranean tend to feature spices that add flavor (cinnamon, cardamom, cumin, mint, cloves, nutmeg) not heat.

Yes! In fact we are frequently recommended to vegetarians as a place they can get delicious and unusual dishes.

Yes! Many of our vegetarian selections are actually vegan. Check with your waiter as you order (and your waiter will be happy to check with the cook), just to be sure that nothing is substituted while the dish was being prepared.

We get a wide variety of customers. Some are devoted fans who have been dining with us since the 1970s. Many are visitors from out of town who are looking for the special experiences that Pittsburgh has to offer. Many others are students form the universities who are looking for an international experience, or a reminder of home.

Over the years, we have carefully developed a profile of the kind of people that enjoy coming to Khalil's. In general they are cleaner, smarter, better dressed, more generous,  better educated, wealthier, softer spoken, more polite, friendlier, and more fun loving than those who don't.

Khalil's is a great place for a date, a proposal, a birthday, or a special anniversary. It is also a fine place to make an ordinary day of the week into a special occasion.

We have decorative and architectural elements that have been imported from Syria and Egypt. We play music softly in the background, so you can not only hear yourself think, but also what the other person is saying to you.

Because we have a bar, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board forbids customers from bringing in their own alcohol. 

Yes! Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express are all welcome.

We encourage a casual to formal mode of dress.

When in doubt, make a reservation. The process is simple: give us your name, a contact number, the number of people in your party, and your preference for smoking or non-smoking. It is a good idea to mention any special needs (e.g. a high chair for a child) when you make your reservation. Besides, it's always nice to get treated like a VIP, so give us a call!

Yes! As is the case in most US restaurants, the waitstaff works for tips. In order to make a decent living, a waiter/waitress has to earn around 17% per table. If you really enjoyed your service, tip some more (20% is sufficient to win you everlasting gratitude, and to mark you as a generous, prosperous patron), if you were unhappy, tip less. You should never tip under 5% unless you recieved no service at all.

We use the same policies that are posted in the book that comes with the cards. Please do not ask you waiter to bend the rules just for you--the discount we provide is already very generous (up to $10 off). If you need to save more, we suggest you eat at home.

Not at the moment, but we'll happy to put together a take-out package for you. We do cater events with at least a 1 week notice. Give us a call!

Yes! Our bar is a beautiful piece which dates to 1846. We have a nice selection of wines, a good stock of liqueurs, and the fixings for most traditional cocktails.

What are you hours of operation?

We are closed on Mondays. Tuesday through Sunday, we open for dinner at 4 pm and close at 10 pm. On the weekend, we frequently stay open until 11 pm.

Yes! We have a parking lot that can hold about 30 cars.

Our smoking room can be reserved for small groups (10-20 guests). Our main dining hall  can seat about 70. Our banquet hall holds over 100. VIPs may make arrangements to reserve a room or the whole restaurant for a private, intimate evening. Please make your booking at least one month in advance.