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Fish nor Fowl, Pittsburgh, PA

Fish nor Fowl

4.8
4.8
613 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian
5523 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206-3512

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Neighborhood gem
Fish Nor Fowls chic, Italian influenced menu centers on beautiful ingredients, simply executed to deliver an experience like none other in Pittsburgh. The natural, clean design of the space combines functionality with comfort and beauty. Visionary Chef, Richard DeShantz, creates a rustic menu with modern takes on classic Italian inspired dishes.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Farm-to-table, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Richard DeShantz
  • Neighborhood
    East Liberty
  • Cross street
    Negley Ave
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 613 people are saying

Fish nor Fowl reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Pittsburgh / Western PA

    Innovative

  • Pittsburgh

    Innovative

  • Pittsburgh

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Fish nor Fowl offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food," "outstanding service," and a "warm and welcoming" atmosphere. Guests rave about the unique menu, featuring dishes like "mushroom pappardelle," "bone marrow risotto," and the "focaccia and whipped ricotta." Perfect for special occasions or a memorable night out.

613 Reviews
  1. Justin VIP

    Pittsburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great first impression, we will definitely be back. The Mussels and the beef tartar did not disappoint.

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  2. Mikayla

    Cleveland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing experience!! We will definitely be back!!

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  3. Holly VIP

    Pittsburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious meal and outstanding service. Can’t wait to go back again.

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  4. Susanne

    Des Moines2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    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.

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  5. Gabriela

    Pittsburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    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.

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  6. Kari VIP

    Pittsburgh4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service. The manager/ sommelier helped with wine pairings for the meal and the food was delicious. Love going here.

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  7. stephanie

    Nashville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a fantastic experience - it was my birthday, and our server was so sweet. The food was awesome

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  8. Terrence

    Pittsburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just keeps getting better. Another great experience. Interesting menu. Professional wait staff.

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  9. Joseph VIP

    Pittsburgh77 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    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!

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  10. John VIP

    Pittsburgh14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unique food with an awesome staff!! We love Richard D restaurants! Thank you John S

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
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5523 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206-3512

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Negley Ave
  • Neighborhood
    East Liberty
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Farm-to-table, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Richard DeShantz
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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