OVERALL: hands-down best Sichuan restaurant in Pittsburgh in terms of flavor. Come here for authentic Sichuan food, but make sure you order off the "traditional" menu. Environment is nice but service is mediocre.
Sichuan gourmet is one of my favorite places to go, for both lunch and dinner. First of all, they have great lunch specials, which are perfect for students who have some time between classes to go eat. It's generally under $8 and come with soup or a drink. The portions are perfect for lunch. They have a traditional Chinese menu as well as an American menu for their lunch specials.
As for dinner, they have great options as well. As a warning though, their American dishes are not impressive. I ordered the fried rice there once, and it was a solid 2/5.
I wrote this review to commend Sichuan Gourmet for their fantastic traditional Chinese dishes, which are authentic and flavorful. The prices for the entrees can get pricey, but it is fair for the area. Some of my favorites are the Chongqing fried chicken, which is the best rendition I've eaten in Pittsburgh, Mapo Tofu, Shui zhu beef, and pork with celery and dried tofu. The Sichuan flavor is very present in all these dishes. As someone from that area of China, it makes me extremely happy to see food like this near my college campus.