Is Deluca's Restaurant Still Open? Man v. Food Update (Pittsburgh, PA)
Current status
As of September 2026, Deluca's Restaurant is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed January 19, 2026.
Last verified
What the source shows: The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported on 2026-01-19 that the diner had reached its 75th year in business, and a Yelp page for the 2015 Penn Ave location, updated July 2026, listed hundreds of reviews for the same address.
- Season / episode Season 1, Episode 03
- Original air date
- Address 2015 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
- Current name DeLuca's Diner
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What happened after Man v. Food?
Man v. Food (S1E03, aired 2008-12-10) featured Deluca's Restaurant in Pittsburgh's Strip District, spotlighting the diner's all-day breakfast and lunch menu. According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (2026-01-19), the restaurant, now known as DeLuca's Diner, marked 75 years in business, having served breakfast and lunch from its Penn Avenue location since 1950. A Yelp page for the 2015 Penn Ave location, updated July 2026, listed hundreds of reviews posted for the business at that address. DeLuca's own website, delucasinthestrip.com, advertised open kitchen and counter positions under a "Now Hiring" notice, according to a site check on 2026-09-08. The diner's building is still marked by a rooster sign above the entrance, according to the Post-Gazette article.
Featured on Man v. Food
- Show
- Man v. Food
- Season / episode
- Season 1, Episode 03
- Original air date
- Episode title
- —
- What was featured
- All-day breakfast at Deluca's in Pittsburgh's Strip District
- Role
- Featured restaurant
- Name on the broadcast
- Deluca's Restaurant
Frequently asked questions
Is Deluca's Restaurant still open in 2026?
As of September 2026, Deluca's Restaurant is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed January 19, 2026.
What happened to Deluca's Restaurant after Man v. Food?
Man v. As of September 2026, Deluca's Restaurant is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed January 19, 2026.
What is Deluca's Restaurant called now?
Now: DeLuca's Diner (formerly Deluca's Restaurant). As of September 2026, Deluca's Restaurant is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed January 19, 2026.
Where is Deluca's Restaurant located?
2015 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.
What season and episode of Man v. Food featured Deluca's Restaurant?
Season 1, Episode 03 of Man v. Food, first aired December 10, 2008.
What do reviews say since Man v. Food?
A Yelp page for the 2015 Penn Ave location, updated July 2026, listed hundreds of reviews posted for the business at that address. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.
Is Deluca's Restaurant still using the Man v. Food menu or branding?
Food (S1E03, aired 2008-12-10) featured Deluca's Restaurant in Pittsburgh's Strip District, spotlighting the diner's all-day breakfast and lunch menu. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.
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Visit info
- Address
- 2015 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
- Venue type
- diner
- Official website
- delucasinthestrip.com
- State hub
- TV restaurants in Pennsylvania
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Sources
- post-gazette.com — https://www.post-gazette.com/life/dining/2026/01/19/delucas-diner-strip-district-restaurants-pittsburgh/stories/202601140075
- Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/delucas-diner-pittsburgh-2
- delucasinthestrip.com — http://www.delucasinthestrip.com/
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