Masala House Indian Bistro in Pittsburgh, PA

4.5(1,335)$20–30Pittsburgh, PA
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Highly rated at 4.5 stars with 1335 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

Pittsburgh, PA • Price $20–30 • 4.5★
Masala House Indian Bistro, located in Pittsburgh, PA, offers an Indian buffet experience. Situated in the Bloomfield neighborhood at 5102 Baum Blvd, the restaurant is accessible for those in the city. Masala House Indian Bistro has a rating of 4.5 stars based on 1335 reviews. The price range for dining is between $20 and $30. Service options include dine-in, no-contact delivery, and takeout. The restaurant also provides a website and phone number for more information. This establishment is a notable option for Indian cuisine in Pittsburgh.

Good to know

  • Masala House Indian Bistro has a listed address in Pittsburgh, PA, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.5-star rating from 1,335 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
  • Service details include takeout.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
5102 Baum Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15224, Bloomfield, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 586-7655
Today
11:30 AM–3 PM
Price
$20–30
Rating
4.5 (1,335 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

✨Fresh, quality food

Multiple reviewers mention the freshness

💰Great value for families

Generous portions at reasonable prices

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Before you go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Signature Dishes

3 popular dishes mentioned by diners
Dine-InNo-Contact DeliveryTakeout

Extracted from diner reviews and FAQ answers.

Not the Fastest

Score 27/100 · 2 positive signals
Quick bite score27/100
Speed signals
0/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
12/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
0/10

What works

  • Budget-friendly pricing
  • Moderate pricing

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Early Evening Only 🌇

Score 25/100 · 1 positive signal
Full night out score25/100
Late-night hours
0/30
Drinks on premises
0/20
Nightlife nearby
25/25
Entertainment
0/15
Weekend potential
0/10

What works

  • 5+ bars and nightlife venues within walking distance

Keep in mind

  • No alcohol — you'll need to go elsewhere for drinks

Scored from closing hours, on-premises drinks, nearby nightlife, entertainment, and weekend hours.

Trusted Rating

✅ 4.4 weighted · 1,335 reviews
4.4weighted · raw 4.5 from 1,335 reviews(↓ 0.08 from raw)
Highly Trusted
Review volume vs. city median1,335 / 599.5 median
02,997.5 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
3★
2★
1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.5) with the city average (4.24) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 2997.5+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
11:30 AM–3 PM
monday
Closed
saturday
11:30 AM–3 PM
sunday
11:30 AM–3 PM
thursday
11:30 AM–3 PM
tuesday
11:30 AM–3 PM
wednesday
11:30 AM–3 PM

Pricing

Price range $20–30
Price range$20–30

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible restroom Wheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Limited vegetarian optionsWheelchair accessibleAccepts credit cardsModerate noiseGood for DinnerValidated parking

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual Cozy Quiet Trendy

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Dine_inNo_contact_deliveryTakeoutReservationsDeliveryCatering

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Accepts reservations

Reviews

1,335 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of Masala House Indian Bistro?

Masala House Indian Bistro has a 4.5-star rating based on 1335 customer reviews.

🍜Cultural Food Hub

A vibrant food district with diverse eateries, cafes, and cultural landmarks.

A vibrant food district with diverse eateries, cafes, and cultural landmarks.

Food & Dining
35
Retail & Shopping
24
Miscellaneous Services
12
Healthcare & Medical
7
Financial Services
5
Arts & Culture
5

94 nearby places across 9 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

94 places nearby (arts & culture, finance, food, healthcare, services)

Place Of Worships

East End Assembly of God Church

Place Of Worship

~0.3 mi
Church of the Ascension

Place Of Worship

~0.5 mi
Oakland Catholic Chapel

Place Of Worship

~0.6 mi
Unity Center of Pittsburgh

Place Of Worship

~0.6 mi

Community Centres

Bloomcraft

Community Centre

460 Melwood Avenue

~0.5 mi
+1 412-482-7329Website

Banks

Clearview Federal Credit Union

Bank

4815 Centre Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Th 09:00-17:00; Fr 09:00-18:00
PNC Bank

Bank

4761 Liberty Avenue

~0.5 miMo-Fr 09:00-16:00; PH off
First National Bank

Bank

4724 Liberty Avenue

~0.5 miMo-Th 09:00-16:00; Fr 09:00-17:30
+1-412-688-7210Website
Northwest Savings Bank (Oakland branch)

Bank

~0.5 miMo-Th 09:00-16:30; Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-13:00
+1-412-682-0700Website

Atms

WesBanco

Atm

~0.5 mi

Restaurants

Masala House

Restaurant

~15 ft
Ritter's Diner

Restaurant

5221 Baum Boulevard

~0.1 mi
+1-412-682-4852Website
Roots Natural Kitchen

Restaurant

5231 Liberty Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Fr 10:30-21:00; Sa,Su 11:00-21:00
Alex's Corner Pizza Shop

Restaurant

4902 Cypress Street

~0.3 miMo-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 10:00-17:00
+1 412 683 2817Website
Dad's Dog & Burger

Restaurant

4830 Liberty Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Su 10:00-18:00
+1-412-681-8276
Fet-Fisk

Restaurant

4786 Liberty Avenue

~0.4 miTh-Mo 17:00-23:00
Website
Pad Thai Noodle

Restaurant

4770 Liberty Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Su 11:00-22:00
+1-412-904-1640Website
Rocky's Cafe

Restaurant

4759 Liberty Avenue

~0.5 miTu, Th, Sa-Su 08:00-12:00

Fast Foods

Five Guys

Fast Food

5207 Liberty Avenue

~0.2 mi11:00-22:00
+1 412-918-1276Website
Papa John's

Fast Food

4815 Centre Avenue

~0.2 mi09:30-02:00
+1 412-682-7272Website
Jersey Mike's Subs

Fast Food

5225 Liberty Avenue

~0.2 mi10:00-21:00
+1 412 904 2708Website
Dunkin'

Fast Food

5241 Liberty Avenue

~0.2 mi05:00-20:00
+1 412-586-7127Website
Penn Station

Fast Food

4815 Centre Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Sa 10:30-21:00; Su 11:00-21:00
+1-412-688-7366Website
Vocelli Pizza

Fast Food

4740 Baum Boulevard

~0.3 mi
+1 412-246-4444Website
Subway

Fast Food

5438 1/2 Centre Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Th 08:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 08:00-23:00; Su 09:00-21:00
+1 412-683-5311Website
Pizza Palermo

Fast Food

~0.4 mi

Cafes

Bubble Bee

Cafe

4815 Centre Avenue

~0.2 mi09:00-21:00
+1-412-502-2773Website
Starbucks

Cafe

5310 Liberty Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Fr 05:30-22:00; Sa-Su 06:00-22:00
+1 412-621-5792Website
Shibam Coffee

Cafe

~0.4 miMo-Su 07:00-23:00
Starbucks

Cafe

4765 Liberty Avenue

~0.5 miMo-Fr 05:00-20:00; Sa 06:00-20:00; Su 06:30-18:00
+1 412-683-3755Website
Yinz Coffee

Cafe

5607 Baum Boulevard

~0.5 miMo-Fr 06:30-18:00; Sa-Su 07:00-18:00
+1-412-404-2552Website
Friendship Perk & Brew

Cafe

300 South Pacific Avenue

~0.5 miMo off; Tu-Sa 08:00-14:00; Su 09:00-14:00
+1-412-404-2726Website
sidecar

Cafe

200 North Craig Street

~0.5 miMo-Sa 07:00-19:00; Su 08:00-15:00
+1 412 912 9500Website
Dr’tea

Cafe

736 Bellefonte Street

~0.6 miMo-Su 11:00-20:00
Website

Ice Creams

Baskin-Robbins

Ice Cream

5241 Liberty Avenue

~0.2 mi05:00-20:00
+1 412-586-7127Website
Scoops In Bloomfield

Ice Cream

4806 Liberty Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Su 11:30-22:00
+1-412-787-1111Website

Bars

Sonny's Tavern

Bar

~0.3 mi
Lou's Little Corner Bar

Bar

4924 Liberty Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Fr 15:00-02:00; Sa 12:00-02:00; Su off
+1-412-682-9723
P Town Bar

Bar

~0.3 mi
+1-412-621-0111Website
Armand's Bar

Bar

4755 Liberty Avenue

~0.5 miPermanently Closed
Le Mardis Gras

Bar

~0.5 mi
Mario's East Side Saloon

Bar

~0.6 mi
Lot 17

Bar

4617 Liberty Avenue

~0.6 miMo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
+1-412-687-8117Website

Bakerys

Paddy Cake Bakery

Bakery

4763 Liberty Avenue

~0.5 miMo-We,Sa 06:00-17:00; Th-Fr 06:00-18:00
+1-412-621-4477Website
Prantl's Bakery

Bakery

5525 Walnut Street

~0.6 miTu-Sa 07:00-19:00; Su 07:00-16:00
+1 412-621-2092Website

Clinics

MedExpress

Clinic

5201 Baum Boulevard

~0.1 mi08:00-20:00
+1-412-687-3627
Fresenius Kidney Care

Clinic

5124 Liberty Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Sa 05:00-17:00
+1-412-682-0205Website
DaVita Dialysis

Clinic

5171 Liberty Avenue

~0.2 mi
Website

Veterinarys

Pet Vet 365

Veterinary

5247 Liberty Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa-Su 09:00-13:00
+1 412 912 8920

Doctors

Sleep Center of Greater Pittsburgh

Doctors

4815 Liberty Avenue

~0.4 mi
+1-724-274-8484Website

Dentists

Bloomfield Dental - Dana M. Monahan DDS, LLC

Dentist

4760 Liberty Avenue

~0.5 miMo, Tu, Th 07:00-14:00; We 07:00-12:00; Sa 06:00-12:00
+1-412-687-2005Website

Pharmacys

Rite Aid (Shadyside)(Closed)

Pharmacy

~0.6 mi
Website

Beautys

PAINT Nail Bar

Beauty

5219 Liberty Avenue

~0.2 miMo,Tu 10:00-19:00; We,Th 10:00-20:00; Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 10:00-15:00
+1 412 688 6380
Yolanda's Hair Design

Beauty

4606 Liberty Avenue

~0.6 miTu 10:00-17:00; We, Th 11:00-20:00; Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-16:00
+1-412-682-7056Website

Hairdressers

Sola

Hairdresser

5241 Liberty Avenue

~0.2 mi
The Golden Razor

Hairdresser

4776 Liberty Avenue

~0.4 miTu-Fr 07:30-18:00; Sa 07:30-17:00
+1-412-681-8100
Dan Cercone Barber Shop

Hairdresser

4720 Liberty Avenue

~0.5 miTu-Fr 07:00-16:45; Sa 07:00-14:45
+1-412-621-7797
Damian

Hairdresser

5713 Centre Avenue

~0.6 miMo-Sa 09:00-17:00; Tu-Th 09:00-20:00
+1-412-661-7000Website

Massages

New Mainstream Massage

Massage

4826 Liberty Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Su 08:00-00:00
+1-412-918-1801
Oriental Foot Reflexology

Massage

4780 Liberty Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Su 10:00-00:00
+1-412-224-2125Website
Centre Ave. Massage & Spa

Massage

5701 Centre Avenue

~0.5 miMo-Sa 09:00-18:00; Tu-Th 09:00-20:00
+1-412-661-7724Website
Massage Therapy

Massage

4604 Liberty Avenue

~0.6 mi
+1-412-683-2328

Tattoos

Bloodlines Gallery

Tattoo

4764 Liberty Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Sa 12:00-20:00
+1-412-682-2222Website
Armature Tattoo Company

Tattoo

4618 Liberty Avenue

~0.6 miTu-Sa 13:00-20:00
+1-412-586-7521Website

Fitness Centres

Amazing Yoga

Fitness Centre

~0.5 mi

Supermarkets

Fudi Asian Mart

Supermarket

5020 Centre Avenue

~389 ftMo-Su 11:00-21:00
Giant Eagle

Supermarket

5550 Centre Avenue

~0.5 miMo-Fr 07:00-23:00; Sa,Su 06:00-23:00
+1 412-681-1500
ALDI

Supermarket

5631 Baum Boulevard

~0.5 miMo-Su 08:30-20:00
+1 855-955-2534Website

Shoes

Best-Made Shoes

Shoes

5143 Liberty Avenue

~0.2 miTu-Sa 10:00-16:00
+1 412 621 9363Website
Ten Toes for Women

Shoes

5502 Walnut Street

~0.6 miMo-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 11:00-17:00
+1 412-683-2082

Storage Rentals

Guardian Storage

Storage Rental

756 South Millvale Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-17:00

Pet Groomings

lather.

Pet Grooming

5100 Liberty Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa-Su 09:00-15:00
+1 412 235 7199Website

Dry Cleanings

Rocky's Tailor Shop & Cleaners

Dry Cleaning

~0.2 mi
+1 412 682 5265

Beauty;Hairdressers

Salon Blanca

Beauty;Hairdresser

5105 Liberty Avenue

~0.2 miTu 09:00-20:00; We 11:00-20:00; Th 10:00-20:00; Fr 10:00-16:00; Sa 09:00-16:00
+1 412 688 8010Website

Clothes

Broadway Baby's Dancewear & Costume Shoppe

Clothes

4918 Liberty Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Th 11:00-19:00; Fr 11:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-15:00
Clothes Line

Clothes

4804 Liberty Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Sa 11:00-16:00
+1-412-621-2498Website
Consignments on Centre

Clothes

5503 Centre Avenue

~0.4 mi
American Discount Uniform

Clothes

4782 Liberty Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-16:00
+1-412-932-2562Website
Clothes Minded

Clothes

4740 Liberty Avenue

~0.5 miMo-Sa 12:00-19:00; Su 12:00-17:00
+1-412-960-0246Website
Allure

Clothes

4730 Liberty Avenue

~0.5 miMo-Fr 10:00-16:00; Sa 10:00-17:00
+1-412-687-6390Website
J.Crew

Clothes

5433 Walnut Street

~0.6 mi
Gap

Clothes

~0.6 mi

Variety Stores

Dollar General

Variety Store

4725 Centre Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Su 08:00-21:00
+1 412-314-1944Website
Shadyside Variety Store

Variety Store

5421 Walnut Street

~0.6 mi

Florists

Leone's Florist

Florist

4822 Liberty Avenue

~0.4 miMo, Tu 09:00-17:00; We-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:00
+1-412-687-1595Website
Toadflax

Florist

~0.6 mi

Books

The Big Idea Bookstore and Cafe

Books

4812 Liberty Avenue

~0.4 miMo, We-Fr 11:00-21:00; Tu 11:00-17:00; Sa, Su 11:00-19:00
+1-412-687-4323Website
White Whale Bookstore

Books

4754 Liberty Avenue

~0.5 miMo-Su 10:00-19:00
+1 412 224 2847Website
The Little Idea Bookstore

Books

460 Melwood Avenue

~0.5 mi"sporadic"

Fuels

GetGo

Fuel

4924 Baum Boulevard

~0.1 mi24/7
Website

Parkings

West Penn Hospital Parking Garage

Parking

~0.4 miMo-Su 00:00-24:00+

Artworks

Inverted Dancer

Artwork

~0.5 mi
The Love of Two Oranges

Artwork

~0.6 mi
Jesus Statue

Artwork

~0.6 mi