Restaurants | New Castle – Looking for someplace to eat in New Castle, Pa.? The Metro Monthly Dining Guide lists casual eateries, fine dining, craft beer and local favorites like Handel’s and Brier Hill pizza. Whenever possible, we provide links to menus and restaurant websites. The Dining Guide covers restaurants in the Youngstown-Warren area, Columbiana and western Pennsylvania. Call 330-259-0435 for information and to advertise.
Restaurants | New Castle
Ben Franklin’s Taproom and Grille New American, pub style, taproom. 4270 U.S. Route 422, New Castle 16101. 724-924-2337. benfranklins422.com. Signature burgers, fish, lamb, pulled pork, steak. Full bar. Dozens of craft brews on tap. Menu.
Cedars Middle Eastern, Lebanese, American. 827 Addis St., New Castle 16101. 724-658-9260. Lamb, chicken, grape leaves, steak, wings, hot and cold sandwiches. LD.
Chuck Tanner’s Restaurant Traditional American, Italian. 2305 Wilmington Road, New Castle 16105. 724-658-5900. eatattanners.com…. Steak, seafood, pasta, sandwiches, salads, appetizers. Full bar. BLD. Menu.
The Confluence American, coffee, cafe. 214 E. Washington St., New Castle 16101. 724-698-7604. confluencecoffee.org…. Coffee, tea, specialty sandwiches, salads, gluten-free items, breakfast. BLD.
Crane Room Grille American, craft beer. 3009 Wilmington Road, Suite B, New Castle 16105. 724-656-1553. craneroom.com…. Burgers, signature sandwiches, steak, chicken, fish. Craft brews, imported and domestic beer. Full bar. LD. Menu.
Edwards Restaurant & Lounge American, casual. 909 Wilmington Road, New Castle 16105. 724-658-7455. edwardsrest.com…. Burgers, wings, steak, pasta, salads, sandwiches. Full bar. LD. Menu.
Elham Restaurant Middle Eastern, Mediterranean. 2650 Ellwood Road, New Castle 16101. 724-652-6611. Family-owned restaurant. Middle Eastern and Mediterranean (salads, wraps, combination platters, small plates, vegetarian). Breads baked in house daily. LD. Menu.
Gallo’s Italian Villa Italian, pizza, pub food. 2420 Wilmington Road, New Castle 16105. 724-656-9280. gallositalianvilla.com…. LD. Menu.
The Grill on the Hill American, burgers, homestyle. 3208 Wilmington Road, New Castle 16105. 724-856-3181. thegrillonthehill.com…. BLD. Menu.
Hill House Restaurant American, homestyle. 3198 W. Pittsburg Road, New Castle 16101. 724-652-4401. hillhouserestaurant.com…. Comfort food. BLD. Menu.
Hugger-Mugger Tasty Recipes American, homestyle. 2650 Ellwood Road, New Castle 16101. 724-652-5155. huggermuggertastyrecipes.com…. BLD. Menu.
The Ladies of the Dukes Traditional Italian. 1114 N. Croton Ave., New Castle 16101. 724-658-9258. ladies-of-the-dukes.business.site. Homestyle Italian. LD.
Mary’s Restaurant Middle Eastern, Syrian. 131 E. Long Ave., New Castle 16101. 724-652-2447. marysrestaurant.com…. Lamb, chicken, gyros, falafel, kibbe, hummus, tabbouleh, Syrian bread. LD. Menu.
Nahla’s Middle Eastern Food Restaurant Middle Eastern, Syrian. 1703 Wilmington Road, New Castle 16105. 724-654-5161. Grilled lamb, chicken, combination dinners, falafel, hummus, salads, sandwiches. BLD. Facebook.
Pita – a Sandwich Stop Sandwiches, juice bar. 212 Grove St., New Castle 16101. 724-856-4060. gopitago.com…. Gyros, pita sandwiches (meat and vegetarian varieties), fresh-cut fries, juices. LD. Menu.
Riardo’s Bar & Grill American, Italian. 1223 E. Washington St., New Castle 16101. 724-698-7259. riardos.com…. Burgers, pasta, wings, sandwiches, pizza, vegan, entrees (lamb chops, pasta, steak, chicken, fish). Full bar. Menu.
Starwood Rib & Steakhouse American, steakhouse, pub food. 1115 Butler Ave., New Castle 16101. 724-658-6113. starwoodribandsteakhouse.com…. Aged Angus steaks, barbecue platters, seafood, burgers, sandwiches, signature salads. Full bar. LD. Menu.
Steel City Sports Bar & Grille American, sports bar. 3108 New Butler Road, New Castle 16101. 724-241-3336. steelcitysportsbarandgrille.com…. Signature sandwiches (“Steel City Favorites”), burgers, fresh-cut fries and chips, specialty pizzas, Tex-Mex, salads, 11 big screen TVs. Indoor, patio dining. Full bar. LD. Menu.
Two Fat Guys and an Oven Bakery, Italian, American. 811 Moravia St., New Castle 16101. 724-202-6518. Italian and American pastries, specialty baked goods, sandwiches, pepperoni rolls, soups, salads, fresh breads. BL. Facebook.
VentiSei Wine Bar & Pizzeria Wine bar, pizzeria, Italian. 1409 Wilson Ave., New Castle 16101. 724-202-7152. ventiseiwinery.com…. Artisan pizzas, charcuterie, signature salads, and sandwiches. Small wine list. Menu.
Ellwood City | Grove City | Mercer
Big Shot Bob’s House of Wings. Wings, American. 810 2nd St., Ellwood City 16117. 724-201-0082. bigshotbobs.com…. Regional chain serve wings (classic and signature flavors), burgers, sandwiches and accompaniments. Menu.
Blackout Burger Bar Gourmet burgers, craft beers, cocktails. 225 Westside Square Drive, Mercer 16137. 724-748-6767. blackoutburgerbar.com. Gourmet burgers, pulled pork, double grilled cheese, grilled crab cake. House-smoked wings, milkshakes, accompaniments. Craft beer, cocktails, vodka bar. Full bar. Menu.
Chive New American, healthy, fast casual. 422 Lawrence Ave., Ellwood City 16117. 724-201-0607. chiveup.com…. Salads, wraps and bowls. Menu.
Shakespeare’s Restaurant & Pub American, medieval theme. 1495 Mercer Road, Ellwood City 16117. 724-752-4653. shakespearesrestaurant.com…. Medieval-themed restaurant and pub at the Olde Stonewall Golf Club serves American food. LD. Menu.
Smokin Dave’s BBQ Barbecue, American, locally sourced ingredients. 324 Wampum Ave., Ellwood City 16117. 724-991-0413. smokindavesbarbq.com…. Baby back ribs, pulled pork, brisket, smoked turkey breast. Prepared in-house by pit master Smokin’ Dave. Accompaniments and desserts made in house. Menu.
Distilleries/micro-wineries
Fitzgibbon Meadery Micro winery. 536 Lawrence Ave., Ellwood City 16117. 724-201-9694. www.fitzgibbonmead.com…. Meads, country wines (made with fruits other than grapes), axe throwing. Menu.
Scallywag Distilling. Craft distillery. 1474 state Route 208, New Wilmington 16143. 724-698-7026. nova.wine/scallywag-distilling. Spirits, specialty and seasonal cocktails. Established in 2021. Part of Nova Destination’s holdings. Menu.
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