People's Indian Restaurant | Our Story
Thirty years on Penn Avenue
People's Indian Restaurant has been feeding Garfield — and Pittsburgh — for three decades, with the same care and spice that brought people through the door on day one.
A home on Penn Avenue
The Pabla family opened People's on Penn Avenue in 1995, planting roots on one of Pittsburgh's most beloved dining blocks. A neighborhood spot that quietly became something the whole city claims.
Food that earns devotion
Richly spiced curries, char-kissed tandoori, and a menu that stretches from Chicken Tikka Masala to dishes that reward the curious. Some regulars stop in three times a week.
The lunch buffet ritual
Monday through Saturday, 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM — a rotating spread of curries, dal, and freshly made dishes that regulars have built their lunch routine around.
Woven into Garfield
People's isn't just located in Garfield — it's woven into it, from a local brewery collaboration to reflecting the neighborhood's diversity that makes it one of Pittsburgh's most vibrant communities.
Still here, still cooking
Thirty years in, People's has earned recognition from Pittsburgh City Paper and Pittsburgh Magazine — and a loyal following that proves honest food, made with care, never goes out of style.