Forget spending the whole day stressing over the turkey — these Pittsburgh restaurants, caterers and markets have you covered with Thanksgiving to go, so you can focus on the important stuff: sinking into your post-dinner couch coma and dodging that aunt’s unsolicited life advice. Just a heads-up: Some places are takeout or catering only, so double-check before showing up on Thanksgiving Day.
Here’s the rundown on who’s doing the cooking (and saving your sanity) this Thanksgiving.
Walter’s BBQ is here to cook your turkey Southern style. We’re talking smoked turkey, whole pork butt, mac and cheese, collard greens, cornbread, roasted carrots — the works. It’s Thanksgiving with soul.
Orders opened Nov. 1 and will close Wednesday, Nov. 27, (but expect a sellout sooner). Call 412-683-7474 to claim yours.
Have a control streak, but not enough to make an entire meal from scratch? Enter Local Provisions. They’ve got two types of turkey — Willie’s Smoked or a brined, trussed bird ready to roast. Plus, their side game is strong, with options like roasted Brussels sprouts, baked mac and cheese and cornbread and sausage stuffing. Don’t lift a finger (except to order) and coast through the week as if you did everything yourself. See the full menu and start your order using this Google Form.
Orders must be placed by Nov. 15, for pickup at Local Provisions on Nov. 26, between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
A Gobblerito from Mad Mex is a burrito stuffed with a full Thanksgiving feast and topped with cranberry sauce. Photo courtesy of big Burrito Restaurant Group.
Gobbleritos galore at Mad Mex
Various locations
Mad Mex’s iconic Gobblerito is a massive burrito stuffed with turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and corn that comes with sides of gravy and cranberry sauce for dipping. Order the Gobblerito Take-N-Bake and get six fully assembled Gobbleritos, or go for a Mini Gobblerito Tray (10 minis + two pints of gravy and a pint of cranberry sauce). If you’re feeling virtuous, add a Casa Salad on the side.
The Gobblerito Take-N-Bake is available online to order only the week of Thanksgiving for pickup. The Mini Gobblerito Tray is available for pickup through the Gobblerito season (now until Thanksgiving Eve). Order online here.
If Thanksgiving means turkey, mashed potatoes and nothing too experimental to you, Cooked Goose keeps it classic. Butterball turkey, homemade gravy, green beans almondine, sweet potato casserole, stuffing — the whole nine yards. Perfect for when you want it simple yet classic.
Pick up cold and reheat before serving. The last day to order is Nov. 21. Order online and pick up from Cooked Goose Catering on Nov. 25 or 26 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Steakhouse Fogo de Chão is stepping up Thanksgiving takeout with packages that serve six or more, ensuring you can enjoy the holiday without the kitchen chaos. Their to-go options feature holiday hits like Roasted Turkey with Au Jus, Sweet Potato Casserole and Brazilian Apple and Sausage Dressing. Plus, you’ll get Pão de Queijo, Sautéed Asparagus and rich Cocoa Fudge Brownies to finish off the meal. Perfect for impressing relatives or just avoiding the holiday cooking grind.
Order online for pickup or delivery.
Turkey To-Go from Fl.2. Photo courtesy of The Fairmont.
Fl.2’s Oven Roasted Turkey is “brined with citrus and winter herbs for a flavorful, juicy turkey.” Get the 10-pound bird for $129 or the 20-pound for $215. Side dish options include mashed potatoes, fried Brussels sprouts, green bean casserole, candied sweet potatoes and focaccia stuffing. Each serves 4-6 people and costs $48. All items are à la carte.
Orders must be placed by Friday, Nov. 21. Pickup is on Wednesday, Nov. 26, from
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Mediterra Cafe offers a Thanksgiving takeout menu available for pickup on Nov. 25 or 26. Choose between a fully cooked bone-in turkey breast or a whole-brined turkey, ready to roast at home. In addition to the traditional turkey dinner, Mediterra also offers holiday-ready brunch and breakfast options, including loaded French toast platters, charcuterie boards, breakfast sandwiches and even dessert trays (hello, cheesecake by the slice!). Perfect for your Friendsgiving brunch or an easy family breakfast the day after.
Orders are now open. Be sure you are ordering from the location where you’d like to pick up (Lawrenceville, Mt. Lebanon, Sewickley or Cranberry) and select “Thanksgiving 2025” from the dropdown menu. Select your preferred pickup day (Nov. 25 or 26) before beginning your order.
At Black Radish Kitchen, the “BYO bird” deal comes packed with a mouthwatering lineup of sides including chive butter mashed potatoes, green beans with maple pecan and fried prosciutto, cranberry orange jam and a Bleu Cheese Bread Pudding, among many other sides. With no-contact delivery, they’ll drop everything off at your doorstep, leaving you more time to savor the holiday (and maybe sneak in a nap).
Orders are open for delivery Wednesday, Nov. 26, between 1 and 5 p.m..
A catering spread from Alta Via. Photo courtesy of big Burrito Restaurant Group.
A one-stop feast from Eleven, Alta Via and more at big Burrito Restaurant Group
Big Burrito offers catering options from several local favorites—go Italian with Alta Via Pizzeria’s pies and pasta, Mediterranean with Mezze and Chicken Satay at Casbah or keep it classic with Eleven’s Scottish salmon and Beef Tenderloin.
Check out the menus and order here for pickup or delivery on or before Wednesday, Nov. 26. Allow 48 hours between order and pickup or delivery time.
The Porchetta Roast from Pane è Pronto. Photo courtesy of Pane è Pronto.
An Italian-American Thanksgiving at Pane è Pronto
2627 Penn Ave., Strip District
Take a mini trip to Italy with Pane è Pronto’s Thanksgiving Special, which includes an option of either a porchetta-seasoned turkey breast with white wine-braised turkey thighs or thick-sliced porchetta with gravy. Sides include pumpkin rosemary dinner rolls with apple fennel butter, cacio e pepe mashed potatoes, sausage, spinach, apple and pine nut stuffing; roasted cauliflower with pesto, breadcrumb and pine nut topping; cranberry fennel sauce and house-baked cookies for dessert.
Available as packages for two or four people, with heating instructions to keep things easy. Pickup is Wednesday, Nov. 26, from 12 to 5 p.m. at Pane è Pronto in the Strip District. Order here.
The feast at Feast on Brilliant includes succulent turkeys, all the classic sides and then some, and an array of pies like caramel apple and sweet potato.
Turkey orders are due by Nov. 11. Prepared foods or pie (from @piebird.pgh) orders are due by Nov. 15. Order here for pickup from Nov. 24 through Nov. 26.