Spice Affair in Pittsburgh, PA

4.5(815)Pittsburgh, PA
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Highly rated at 4.5 stars with 815 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Quick meals
  • Casual dining
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Romantic dinners

At a glance

Pittsburgh, PA • 4.5★
Spice Affair is an Indian buffet located at 8 Brilliant Ave in Pittsburgh, PA. This establishment has earned a 4.5-star rating from 815 reviews. Spice Affair offers curbside pickup, dine-in service, and no-contact delivery. The restaurant is situated in the Manchester neighborhood. Visitors can find hours and website information for Spice Affair. This Indian buffet provides multiple service options for diners in Pittsburgh.

Good to know

  • Spice Affair 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 815 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages.
Address
8 Brilliant Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15215, Manchester, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 847-7423
Today
11:30 AM–2:30 PM
Rating
4.5 (815 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

📋Huge selection

Lots of options to choose from

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

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Before you go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

Trusted Rating

👍 4.4 weighted · 815 reviews
4.4weighted · raw 4.5 from 815 reviews(↓ 0.11 from raw)
Trusted
Review volume vs. city median815 / 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

1 photos

Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
11:30 AM–2:30 PM
monday
Closed
saturday
11:30 AM–2:30 PM
sunday
11:30 AM–2:30 PM
thursday
11:30 AM–2:30 PM
tuesday
11:30 AM–2:30 PM
wednesday
11:30 AM–2:30 PM

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

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

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Vegan optionsMany vegetarian optionsWheelchair accessibleAccepts Android PayAccepts Apple PayAccepts credit cards

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual Cozy QuietGood for groupsGood for kids

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Curbside_pickupDine_inNo_contact_deliveryReservationsDeliveryTakeout

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

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

Highlights

Special features
 Great tea selection

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Accepts reservations

Popular Dishes

15 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Butter Chicken-loaded with Love$20.0018 mentions
  • Chicken Tikka Masala$19.0016 mentions
  • Palak Paneer$17.507 mentions
  • Vegetable Samosa$6.005 mentions
  • Bread Basket$12.005 mentions
  • Samosa Chaat$8.504 mentions
  • Gobi Manchurian$9.004 mentions
  • Lamb Samosa$10.004 mentions
  • Chili Chicken$9.003 mentions
  • Lamb Vindaloo$20.003 mentions
  • Non-vegetarian Platter$12.003 mentions
  • Chicken Biryani$19.502 mentions
  • Chicken Saag$19.002 mentions
  • Lamb Rogan Josh$20.002 mentions
  • Shahi Navratan Korma$17.502 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

125 items with prices
  • Vegetable Samosa$6.00

    Crisp turnover filled with potatoes and peas.

  • Aloo Tikki$6.00

    Homemade patty of potato and peas with a hint of ginger and garlic.

  • Vegetable Pakora$6.00

    Mixed vegetable fritters.

  • Gobi Manchurian$9.00

    Battered cauliflower deep fried, tossed with fresh garlic, green onions and manchurian sauce.

  • Paneer Pakora$8.00

    Delicately spiced cheese sticks dipped in chickpea flour and fried.

  • Vegetable Platter$10.00

    Samosa, veg pakora, paneer pakora, mirch pakora.

  • Mirch Pakora$8.00

    Hot banana pepper fritters stuffed with spiced potatoes and herbs.

  • Lamb Samosa$10.00

    Crisp turnover filled with potatoes, peas and ground lamb.

  • Chicken Pakora$8.00

    Boneless chicken fritters mildly spiced.

  • Shrimp Pakora$10.00

    Battered jumbo shrimp fritters.

  • Chili Chicken$9.00

    Deep fried boneless chicken tossed with onions, green peppers, ginger and garlic.

  • Non-Vegetarian Platter$12.00

    Lamb samosa, chicken pakora, shrimp pakora.

  • Tomato Soup$6.00

    Stew of freshly squeezed tomatoes, garnished with herbs and spices.

  • Mulligatawny Soup$6.00

    Ground lentil soup made with spices and herbs.

  • Mattar Paneer$17.50

    Homemade cheese with green peas cooked in mildly spiced sauce.

  • Paneer Tikka Masala$17.50

    Indian cheese cooked with spices in a delicate creamy tomato sauce.

  • Shahi Navratan Korma$17.50

    Mixed vegetables cooked with mild spices and creamy sauce.

  • Bhindi Masala$17.50

    Baby okra sautéed with onions, tomatoes and spices.

  • Aloo Mattar$17.50

    Green peas and potatoes cooked in traditional spicy curry sauce.

  • Chana Masala$17.50

    Chick peas steamed with tomatoes, ginger, garlic, onions, and spices.

  • Vegetable Moilee$17.50

    Mixed vegetables cooked with coconut milk, coconut cream, herbs and bay leaf.

  • Palak Paneer$17.50

    Homemade Indian cheese cubes and spinach cooked in spices and herbs.

  • Chili Paneer$17.50

    Roasted cheese cooked with onion, green pepper and ginger garlic paste.

  • Malai Kofta$17.50

    Homemade cheese stuffed in vegetable balls, cooked in a mildly spiced creamy sauce.

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

815 reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of Spice Affair?

Spice Affair has a 4.5-star rating based on 815 customer reviews.

Where is Spice Affair located?

Spice Affair is located at 8 Brilliant Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15215, Manchester, Pittsburgh, PA.

🛍️Shopping District

Set in a busy shopping area — great for combining dining with errands or browsing.

Set in a busy shopping area — great for combining dining with errands or browsing.

Food & Dining
16
Retail & Shopping
14
Recreation & Entertainment
5
Healthcare & Medical
5
Miscellaneous Services
5
Financial Services
4

57 nearby places across 11 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

57 places nearby (arts & culture, finance, food, government, healthcare)

Place Of Worships

St. Scholastica

Place Of Worship

309 Brilliant Avenue

~0.2 mi

Community Centres

Aspinwall Borough Hall

Community Centre

217 Commercial Avenue

~0.2 mi

Cinemas

Waterworks Cinemas

Cinema

~0.4 mi

Banks

Farmers National Bank

Bank

319 Freeport Road

~459 ftMo-Th 09:00-16:00; Fr 09:00-17:00
+1-844-781-3623
KeyBank

Bank

~0.4 mi
Website
Citizens

Bank

~0.4 mi
Website
Bank of America

Bank

~0.4 mi
Website

Restaurants

Spice Affair

Restaurant

8 Brilliant Avenue

~24 ftTu-Sa 11:30-14:30,17:00-22:00; Su 11:30-14:30,17:00-21:00
Cornerstone Restaurant and Bar

Restaurant

301 Freeport Road

~0.1 mi
+1-412-408-3420Website
AVVA

Restaurant

235 Commercial Avenue

~0.2 mi
+1-412-206-7878Website
Sam's Tavern in the wall

Restaurant

211 Commercial Avenue

~0.2 mi
Burgatory

Restaurant

~0.4 mi
Italian Village Pizza

Restaurant

938 Freeport Road

~0.4 miSu-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30
Uncle Sam's Subs

Restaurant

~0.4 mi
Eat'n Park

Restaurant

849 Freeport Road

~0.5 miMo-Su 07:00-23:00
+1-412-782-5550Website

Cafes

Aspinwall Beans 'N' Cream

Cafe

16 Brilliant Avenue

~120 ftMo-Fr 06:00-15:00; Sa-Su 07:30-15:00

Bars

Tom & Tuds

Bar

~187 ftMo-Sa 16:00-02:00; Su off

Fast Foods

Vocelli Pizza

Fast Food

231 Commercial Avenue

~0.2 mi
Casa Del Sole

Fast Food

222 1st Street

~0.2 mi
Taco Bell

Fast Food

825 Freeport Road

~0.3 miMo-Th 08:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-02:00; Su 08:00-01:00
+1 412-782-0888Website
Panera Bread

Fast Food

942 Freeport Road

~0.4 miMo-Sa 06:30-20:00; Su 07:00-20:00
+1 412-799-0210Website
Wendy's

Fast Food

891 Freeport Road

~0.6 mi08:00-22:00
+1 412-781-0474Website
McDonald's

Fast Food

907 Freeport Road

~0.6 mi07:00-21:00
+1 412-799-0121Website

Polices

Aspinwall Police Department

Police

217 Commercial Avenue

~0.2 mi

Fire Stations

Aspinwall Volunteer Fire Department

Fire Station

217 Commercial Avenue

~0.2 mi

Pharmacys

Towne Drugs

Pharmacy

227 Commercial Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-15:00; Su 09:00-14:00
+1-412-782-2244Website
Giant Eagle Pharmacy

Pharmacy

~0.4 mi

Hospitals

UPMC Saint Margaret

Hospital

815 Freeport Road

~0.3 mi24/7
+1 412 784 4000Website

Doctors

Pitt Aesthetic Surgery

Doctors

100 Delafield Road

~0.3 miMo-Fr 09:00-17:00
+1-412-932-7826Website

Clinics

MedExpress Urgernt Care

Clinic

50 Freeport Road

~0.4 mi08:00-20:00
+1-412-782-3278

Hairdressers

Salon Topo

Hairdresser

~208 ft

Dojos

Young Brothers Tae Kwon Do

Dojo

309 Freeport Road

~0.1 mi
+1-412-781-5004

Boat Rentals

Kayak Pittsburgh Aspinwall

Boat Rental

~0.2 mi

Beautys

Blume Nails

Beauty

~0.5 mi

Prisons

Shuman Juvenile Detention Center

Prison

~0.5 mi

Parks

Aspinwall Riverfront Park

Park

~0.1 mi
Website
Firemen's Memorial Park

Park

~0.6 mi
Camp Guyasuta

Park

~1.0 mi
Highland Park

Park

~1.2 mi

Marinas

Aspinwall Marina

Marina

~0.2 mi

Photos

Developmint

Photo

14 Brilliant Avenue

~75 ftMo,We,Fr 10:00-15:00; Su 10:00-17:00
+1-412-708-0908Website

Clothes

One Brilliant Boutique

Clothes

12 Brilliant Avenue

~81 ft
MW WorkWear

Clothes

101 Brilliant Avenue

~349 ftMo-Sa 09:00-17:00
+1-412-784-1385Website

Books

Spark Books

Books

14 Brilliant Avenue

~96 ft
Barnes & Noble

Books

~0.4 mi

Gifts

Dovecote

Gift

20 Brilliant Avenue

~136 ft
Nota Bene

Gift

9 Brilliant Avenue

~147 ftMo-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-16:00
+1-412-782-6300Website

Delis

Feast on Brilliant

Deli

27 Brilliant Avenue

~253 ft

Jewelrys

Pam Eisner Designs

Jewelry

339 Freeport Road

~303 ftMo-Sa 11:00-16:00
+1-412-794-8051

Supermarkets

Giant Eagle

Supermarket

910 Freeport Road

~0.3 mi
Website

Department Stores

TJ Maxx

Department Store

~0.4 mi
Marshalls

Department Store

954 Freeport Road

~0.5 mi

Tyres

Gene Finks Tire

Tyres

54 Freeport Road

~0.4 miMo-Fr 07:30-16:30
+1-412-782-6166

Nutrition Supplements

GNC

Nutrition Supplements

938 Freeport Road

~0.4 miMo-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 11:00-18:00

Pitchs

Ben Killian Field

Pitch

~0.5 mi

Fuels

Sunoco

Fuel

304 Freeport Road

~0.1 mi06:00-24:00
+1 412-784-8043Website

Artworks

T-Rex Statue

Artwork

~0.3 mi