Fish Nor Fowl

5523 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh
(412) 460-4644

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Arlene

Disappointed in the mussels. The broth was not as tasty as it should be. Whipped ricotta needed more flavor. Too bland Mushrooms and risotto were delicious Bread is excellent

Breanna

We had such a lovely evening at Fish Nor Fowl! The service and hospitality were truly top-notch—every staff member we interacted with was warm, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcome. It was our first time dining on the patio it was a great spot to enjoy the evening. The cocktail and wine selection is exceptional thoughtfully curated and full of unique choices. The food itself was delicious—creative, well-prepared, and satisfying. Overall, an incredible experience from start to finish. We'll definitely be back soon!

Shareen

My husband and I celebrated our 7th anniversary at the restaurant last night. From start to finish it was an incredible experience. The octopus was a featured small plate. It was amazing! We shared a bunch of other fantastic small plates including rosemary focaccia, duck, wedge salad and pasta. The cherry on top was decadent chocolate banana pie and port! The service was also fantastic! I 100% recommend!!

David

We sat in their new outdoor patio area. A great night for this environment. The food was delicious and the service was super. The Sommelier truly made our experience beyond just a wonderful culinary event. He graciously educated us in the most hospitable way possible, making our evening extra special. We will all return soon for a possible repeat of the same experience.

Heather

Outstanding! Bread with whipped tomato butter, down to the tiny shortcake bite. Abosolutely incredible!

Cassie

The place is beautiful and the service is one of the best we've had. We shared a bunch of things. As there were just two of us, we over ordered. The sides def feed four ppl making the value good. The cauliflower and wedge salad were our favorites. I'd skip the artichokes. The mushroom pappardelle was amazing. I wish we had saved room for dessert, but we squeezed in a few sips of lemon cello which I would definitely recommend. One recommendation (from my husband) for the restaurant is to beef up the beer list including a non-double IPA. However, their wine and cocktail list is extensive. If we went again, we'd try and sit downstairs, we made reservations at the last second and they were full. Upstairs was totally fine but I think the vibe downstairs would be more fun.

Anna

We had a wonderful time celebrating my friends birthday. Everything was coursed out perfectly, and we never felt rushed. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was great. Our server was excellent and made great recommendations.

Alexa Haverlah

I’ve talked about nothing else but this tomato whipped butter for the past three days

Everly Brodie

Honestly the meatballs here are worth the visit alone - I've never had meatballs that tasted complex, so rich and interesting. Everything was fantastic, their wine menu is superb, the cool atmosphere with the wall of plants - I'm definitely coming back here to try the chicken parm. I had the arctic char as my main and it was delicious, perfectly cooked, just the right amount of food. Also tried the Calabrian pesto, which was A+. Rich, nutty interesting.

Susanne

Great service, knowledgeable, easygoing and not rushed like in so many other restaurants. Food was original, well presented and very delicious - we shared the focaccia with a spread, three small plates (duck, risotto and mussels) and each of us four also had an entree (2x pasta, 2x fish). Would certainly visit again for a special occasion. Best restaurant in Pittsburgh so far for us.

Gabriela

We celebrated our wedding anniversary for the second year in a row at Fish nor Fowl and had a lovely dinner. We were sat at the back near the garden wall, and while the lights were a tad too dim (we had to use our phones to illuminate the menus), it was cozy and quiet for the most part of the evening. We had the foccacia and whipped ricotta, a small charcuterie board (2 cheeses and 1 meat item), a shared caesar salad, and two off-menu items: the grilled octopus with tomato sauce and white beans, and the squid ink mafaldine with lump crab and bonito. Both were VERY excellent, although the lump crab kinda got lost at the bottom of the pasta dish and we think a sturdier seafood item like shrimp or scallops might be better for the dish. Also both dishes were spicy so ymmv on these dishes. We also had two desserts: the blood orange panna cotta and the brownie ala mode (very sad that they no longer served the chocolate mousse, which was a fave). Both were a nice ending to the dinner. Shoutout to our server Sarah who was very knowledgeable about the items on and off-menu and who checked on us regularly. Looking forward to our next meal here.

Joseph

Last night was our first visit to Fish nor Fowl. It proved to be quite a culinary delight!! We started with the buckwheat focaccia bread which was delicious with the accompanying dipping oil but we chose to add the tomato butter dip which was sinfully good....so good that I almost felt compelled to go to confession......for the first time in 40 years. We sampled some meat (bresola) and cheese (gorgonzola) both of which were amazing. For entreés, we had the bucatini Amatriciana and the nightly "special" of filet mignon with truffle oil fries. The bucatini proved to be one of the best preparations of that dish that anyone could ask for. The bucatini was cooked perfectly and together with the sauce created a dish that pasta dreams are made of!!! The filet mignon was delicious and prepared to a perfect medium. We couldn't stop picking at those fries even after we decided that we couldn't eat another bite..... HOWEVER, we couldn't resist sharing the Italian apple tort with vanilla ice cream for dessert... which proved to be the final ace in the deck!! In addition, the service was impeccable. Thanks to all for a great dining experience! Fish nor Fowl proved to be yet another feather in the cap of the Richard Deshantz restaurant group!! Can't wait to return!

Kat Nvrsoft

BEST EXPERIENCE 10/10. Our server Jesse and Alex, the GM, rocked and gave my boyfriend and I amazing service; food immaculate, perfect atmosphere… I literally could not rave more about this place and this team. There wasn’t a WHISPER of a mistake in our experience- and that is an understatement. It will be my pleasure to come here again.

Lawrence P

Incredible food and incredible staff. I truly have nothing negative to say about this establishment. It's great for a birthday, special event, or a fancier night out!

Michael Marks

Eating at Fish nor Fowl was an extraordinary experience. The server was friendly and honest. Her recommendations were perfect. The wines were excellent and unique. They were carefully chosen to compliment the food with reasonable pricing and a focus on quality over known label. The food was a perfect balance of flavor, aroma, and texture. The chef has clearly given careful thought to ingredients that compliment while still adding an element of surprise. The ending was equal to the meal and buckwheat bread appetizer. A tiramusu in large ramekin with crunchy small balls of chocolate was delightful. The apple tart had a burst of flavor with thick crust that provided the right balance. The GM took the time to talk with us and shared his passion for food, wine, and baseball. For fine dining in a warm setting, it doesn't get better than this!

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