Let’s be honest. Cooking your holiday dinner, even if it’s just for your small family, adds plenty of pressure on that very special day. Why take the risk of accidentally leaving the ham to catch fire in the oven when you can be sure your food is plentiful and absolutely delicious? There are plenty of restaurants and caterers in Pittsburgh that offer holiday menus that are as warm and loving as the people around your table.
Holiday Meals To-Go in Pittsburgh 2025
Bistro To Go
There are plenty of selections available here, whether you’re having a holiday party or an intimate family dinner. You can order a Chef carving station featuring prime rib, salmon, turkey, ham, or beef tenderloin as well as potatoes, asparagus, and rolls for an office party. For an at-home affair, try their Seaside Holiday package with crab cakes, grilled shrimp skewers, and scallops. Or, you could let each family member pick their own meal they want to order. Among our favorites is the Cranberry Apple Wild Rice Stuffed Chicken Breast meal with three sides and rolls.
Square Cafe
Take home a variety of side dishes, snacks, sweet treats, or a whole dinner from the kitchen at Square Cafe. Order their holiday package with one choice of entire like Beef Brisket or Lemon Caper Salmon, salad, three sides, gravy, and dinner rolls. Or, maybe you want to make your own beautifully glazed ham this year…but you want simplify the day with orders of their Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Square Stuffing, and Roasted Vegetables. This way, you save time in the kitchen that can be better spent with loved ones.
All in Good Taste
Try something new for Christmas hors d’oeuvres with All in Good Taste’s thin-crust pizzas. They come frozen with a plethora of toppings, and they pair well with a bubbly glass of chilled prosecco. In case you need a selection of appetizers too, you can order their antipasto platter with various cheese, olives, peppers, hummus, tomatoes, artichokes, crostini, and lavash. Follow with a winter greens salad, a Half Spiral Ham with Honey Peppercorn Glaze, and Dauphinoise Potatoes. While you’re at it, you should really order a box or two of All in Good Taste’s famous housemade Toffee Taboo for dessert.
Cooked Goose Catering
Serve snacks or dinner to anywhere from 6 to 25 guests this holiday season all with the ease of Cooked Goose Catering. Pick up Crab Rangoon Dip and Spinach Artichoke Dip for the living room, then fill the dining table with Roast Beef, Sliced Turkey, Stuffed Shells, Prime Rib, and Potatoes Au Gratin. Don’t forget to finish the evening off with their Nut Roll or Carmel Walnut Apple Pie.
Remo’s Catering
If you’re cuddled up with just your close family this year, order Remo’s Chateaubriand Dinner for 4 to take away from the stress of cooking. Dive into a Filet with Roasted Carrots and Mushrooms and Shrimp Scampi. Sides of Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes, Brussel Sprouts, as well as Remo’s Antipasti Bowl complete the picture. Oh: there are plenty of rolls, too. Get your orders in by December 22!
Pittsburgh Fresh
Rather than picking up your holiday takeout, Pittsburgh Fresh delivers it right to your door on December 23. You’re able to choose specific a la carte items that serve anywhere from 4 to 10 guests. Look forward to Shrimp Cocktail, Prime Rib, Caprese Skewers, and also a charcuterie tray. Make your own favorite sides, or make the day a breeze and order those as well.
The Fez
No need to worry about hot meals on Christmas Day, The Fez offers family feast bundles, a la carte main dishes, and signature sides for ordering. Choose between Honey Mustard Glaze Bone-in Ham, Whole Roasted Turkey Breast and Pork Loin, or Herb-Crusted Prime Rib Roast with Au Jus. Of course you have your important sides too such as Mashed Potatoes, Mac-n-Cheese, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, and Traditional Bread Stuffing. You even have your choice of ordering it hot and ready to go or cold to be reheated.
Pane è Pronto
Having just a small Christmas this year of only two to four people? Let Pane è Pronto take care of you with a special meal kit that you pick up on December 23 and then easily reheat. Each kit includes Italian Orange Honey Glazed Ham, Cacio Mashed Potatoes, House Baked Focaccia, Roasted Garlic and Anchovy Whipped Ricotta, Zuppa di Pesce, Pasta ai Frutti di Mare, as well as Fish Shaped Sugar Cookies for dessert. Plus, you can add on their house-made Panettone, Panettonettes, or Rainbow Cookie Pie.
Story by Kylie Thomas
Photo Courtesy of Square Cafe
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