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Big Jim's in the Run is a family-owned Italian restaurant located in the heart of Pittsburgh, PA. We offer a cozy atmosphere and a wide range of traditional Italian dishes made with fresh ingredients and love. From classic pasta dishes to mouth-watering pizzas, our menu has something for everyone. Whether you're in the mood for a quick lunch or a romantic dinner, our friendly staff will make you feel right at home. Visit us today and experience the authentic taste of Italy in Pittsburgh!

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Big Jim's in the Run serves up classic Italian dishes with a twist, boasting generous portions and flavorful sauces. While service can be hit-or-miss, the cozy atmosphere and attentive staff make for a pleasant dining experience.

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Yelp: 4.2/5

Google Reviews: 4.1/5

TripAdvisor: 4.0/5

Zomato: 3.9/5

Facebook Reviews: 4.4/5

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Dennis E.
Dennis E. -Local Guide
a month ago
Big Jim's has been on my list of places to try for a while now.We finally got to experience it yesterday.We arrived around 5:00pm on a Saturday. Our waitress Cindy quickly took our drink orders and made some suggestions since it was our first time...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Rebecca Boisvert
Rebecca Boisvert -Local Guide
5 months ago
This restaurant is a hidden treasure in Pittsburgh! Parking was a breeze, and you almost wouldn't even notice it if you weren't looking for it. It doesn't seem like much from the outside, but boy were we pleasantly surprised. The service was phenomenal, and we...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
CH3F JAMES (ch3fjames)
CH3F JAMES (ch3fjames) -Local Guide
8 months ago
Big Jim’s “in the run” has been serving the local community since 1977. They’ve got tons of tons of reviews and fans across the city and beyond. They were even featured on DDD. Most restaurants that have been on that show have not lived up...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Jamie Collins
Jamie Collins -Local Guide
2 years ago
This place was awesome. We stopped in for lunch on our way home from a trip to Pittsburgh. Got the Italian wedding soup, veal parmesean sandwich and open-faced beef & gravy. Everything tasted great and the portions are huge. I didnt catch our waitresses name,...Read More
Nanette Watson (Nanna)
Nanette Watson (Nanna) -Local Guide
7 months ago
The food was great. This was the first time I had ever been here. I had a wonderful time. Whenever I try a new restaurant, I always get the burger and fries. I bought a hoagie to take home.Wheelchair accessibility: Yes wheelchair accessible.
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Ann Brainard
Ann Brainard -Local Guide
2 years ago
So many delicious menu items and all three of us got hoagies and they were huge and yummy! Pictured is the Italian, chicken parmigiana and the steak hoagies, the homemade Italian dressing was to die for, definitely a perfect place to get the best hoagies...Read More
Christine Cetnarowski
Christine Cetnarowski -Local Guide
2 years ago
Consistently huge portions of delicious foods 🍽Definitely a great value!Also a cool spot because it was featured on an episode of ‘Diners, Drive-ins & Dives’ 😜
Yvonne Weber
Yvonne Weber
4 years ago
Robert Miller
Robert Miller
2 years ago
This was my first time at Big Jim’s. What everyone said about this place was right on. The portions are huge. As you can see by my photos of the veal parmigiana dinner, two huge pieces of veal on top of the spaghetti. Plus salad...Read More
Jason Honse
Jason Honse -Local Guide
a year ago
Great food! Portions are large, go hungry. Not much to look at inside or out, don't let the appearance fool you. Friendly staff & patrons. Highly recommend the calzone! Burgers are very good as well.Parking: It's Pittsburgh so parking can be difficult at times.
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 3/5
Todd Studeny
Todd Studeny -Local Guide
3 years ago
The Italian hoagie is a must; it’s is easily top 3 I’ve ever had. The sandwich’s flavors come together so nicely. The hint of Mayo is slightly warm with the bread toasted, the bread is also amazing and fresh; the cheese is melted in such...Read More
Patrick Donohoe
Patrick Donohoe -Local Guide
a year ago
Fantastic food, enormous portions, fast/friendly service, all at phenomenal prices.You simply gotta head over to Bug Jim's "In The Run".
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Ms Miller (Amanda)
Ms Miller (Amanda) -Local Guide
4 years ago
Decided to stop by and was not disappointed. Can’t wait to go back next weekend and try something different. The corned beef was excellent. The hot turkey sandwich was a whole lot of food. The waitress was very attentive and everything came out in a...Read More
E U
E U -Local Guide
3 years ago
Legendary place, and I've never had a bad meal here. Arrive hungry as the portions are large and delicious! I had the Reuben today and it was very good.During lockdown, their take-out business was was slamming, which says a lot. So...Read More
Curtis
Curtis -Local Guide
2 years ago
Our first time there and we decided to go after hearing good about it and positive reviewsThe interior could use a remodel, showing signs of it's age.3.5-4.0is what I'd give this place the portions were definitely huge, but the waitstaff seemed overwhelmedmaybe add a 3rd...Read More
Jenna Gavula
Jenna Gavula -Local Guide
5 months ago
Cool hidden gem, probably not hidden for locals but for me it was. I heard they have great pizza and they were correct. Very cheesy. It's an Italian restaurant, though we didn't try other food but the food the tables around us had looked delicious....Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Phoenix Randour
Phoenix Randour
2 months ago
My experience at big Jim’s was awful 😞 I placed a takeout order and I went to go pick my order up and I was treated very rude by the cashier. I looked at my receipt and I noticed I was charged .25 cents for...Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 1/5
Katie F.
Katie F. -Local Guide
a year ago
This place is fantastic and will be a restaurant I go back to. The food is delectable, yet not expensive. Their dishes are massive and could honestly be shared! The service is also personal. The waitress could tell after a few minutes that we were...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Margaret Trautz
Margaret Trautz -Local Guide
a year ago
Been here twice and both times were great! Got a bacon burger recently and the chicken parm dinner on my first visit. Both times the food was excellent, and portions are definitely great value. An order of fries is large enough to share with someone...Read More
Food: 5/5
Amy H
Amy H -Local Guide
a year ago
My first time here and it did not disappoint. This place was featured on Guy Fieri’s show Diners, Drive In’s & Dives. Big Jim’s is a bar/restaurant that doesn’t look like much from the outside but has quite a bit of seating in both...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Sidd Bhaidasna
Sidd Bhaidasna -Local Guide
a year ago
Hole in the wall place. Local Pitts place for sandwiches and more. Very friendly, amazing food. The best Reuben I have had in a very long time, balanced flavors. Plenty of leftovers to take home to eat later. Tucked away in a neighborhood that doesn't...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Shayne G
Shayne G -Local Guide
a year ago
I have no idea if it is the norm, but service was atrocious. We waited 45 minutes for food and then nothing was hot. It's hard say how it should taste because it appears the food sat 15-20 before being served. The only good thing...Read More
Food: 2/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Matt P (X2CSparkz)
Matt P (X2CSparkz)
6 years ago
Drove down from Toronto and looked for a fun eatery for dinner. Came on Mother's day and even in a packed (to the rim) house, our server, Heather, provided excellent and quick service.The food is amazing and the portions are huge. Had to take a...Read More
Jeffrey Bloom
Jeffrey Bloom -Local Guide
2 months ago
This place has been on our bucket list and it lived up to the hype. Old school comfortable bar that we felt right at home. Expected a basic tap list but they had some craft options including cider and wine. Settled in with a couple...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
william “Pghbill” Monticue
william “Pghbill” Monticue -Local Guide
4 months ago
I saw this restaurant on Diners Drive Ins & Dives several years ago. They close at 7 pm so I was never close enough to their area to make it in time. We had a sales call nearby in West Homestead, so we went their...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 1/5
Tonya Fields
Tonya Fields -Local Guide
4 months ago
First time eating here. It's definitely a dive bar in a super old building that is badly in need of repairs and a deep cleaning. The waiter tripped because a piece of the floor was raising up out of the carpet,Just felt yucky.Positives: Onion rings...Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 3/5
Niccole Schulte
Niccole Schulte
4 months ago
The staff we had when we went were amazing. Not just our server, though she was a real treat, but all of them. The interactions between each other and the customers. It was a nice vibe, an easy setting to relax to. I didn't catch...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Michael Spence
Michael Spence -Local Guide
4 months ago
I had pretty high hopes for this place. We were seated right away, beers were cold, appetizer was quick and good, we got the cheese sticks. I ordered the meatball parm with meat sauce and the Mrs ordered the zucchini parm with meat sauce. We...Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Kit Douglas
Kit Douglas -Local Guide
6 months ago
Small town vibes in the best way possible. Diverse crowd with pride flags during Pride Month. Truly a place that anyone can feel welcome.Food portions are massive and the price is right. Everything was beyond tasty. I recommend the fish sandwich.They no longer have wings...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Juli Anne
Juli Anne -Local Guide
5 months ago
Delicious! We’ve been eating here for years. The food is a step above bar food with staff who remember your face. The atmosphere is family friendly with a bar towards the front that always has the local sports game playing.I frequent this restaurant regularly and...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Ronald Kragnes
Ronald Kragnes -Local Guide
7 months ago
I had a rueben here many years ago. I thought then it was a little over hyped. I recently returned, and thought the sandwich this time was very good. However, I waited an extremely long time for my food, and felt like the wait staff,...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Shelley Me
Shelley Me -Local Guide
6 months ago
Saw this on DDD with Guy Fieri and we were at the Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival and HAD to check it out. Guy was right - food was most excellent. The service was awesome, always someone there to ask if we needed anything,...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5

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