5440 Walnut St., Shadyside
412-687-7423 or www.pittsburghchinapalace.com
This restaurant boasts excellent service, friendly staff and modern takes on classic Chinese dishes. But you’ll still find longtime favorites such as fried rice, lo mein, General Tso’s chicken — for eat-in, takeout and delivery. Don’t forget your fortune cookie.
Other Finalists
2nd: Sesame Inn
3rd: WaiWai