Fish nor Fowl

4.8

587 Reviews

$50 and over

Italian

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

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.

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Location
5523 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206-3512
Phone number
(412) 460-4644
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian, Farm-to-table, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Richard DeShantz

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Popular dishes

Bone Marrow Risotto$26.50
red wine / lemon caper crunch
Spiced Meatballs$21.00
veal / pork / red sauce / parmesan / garlic bread
Shrimp$24.50
garlic / white wine / cherry tomatoes / pickled celery
Mussels$21.00
truffle cream/ white wine / tarragon / grilled bread
Duck Confit$20.00
white bean ragout / pancetta / duck fat pan fritto

Pastas

Bucatini All'Amatriciana$22.50
"amatri-chana" / guanciale / san marzano / pecorino
Mushroom Pappardelle$31.00
porcini / maitake / aromatic butter / parmesan / sage
Fusilli$26.00
boerewors sugo / creme fraiche / fried rosemary fritto
Rigatoni$25.00
beef bolognese / ricotta / parmesan
Seafood Conchiglione$40.00
shrimp / crab / ricotta / celery cream / tobiko

Large Plates

Chicken Parmesan $38.00
fried chicken cutlet / pomodoro sauce / mozzarella / parmesan / basil
Rack of Lamb$50.00
baba ganoush / chick pea fritter / caponata / pistachio / lamb jus
Crispy Skin Duck$52.00
creamy polenta / calabrian collards / sour cherry xo / duck crackling fritto
35 Days Dry-Aged NY Strip Steak$58.00
artichoke cream / spinach / roasted mushroom / watercress
Swordfish Puttanesca$52.00
celery root / castelvetrano olives / capers / san marzano / crispy kale

Sides

Pasta$10.00
rigatoni / tomato sauce / parmesan
Roasted Baby Carrots$13.00
whipped creme fraiche / hazelnut chili crisp / chive
Broccoli Rabe$11.00
preserved lemon / tomato xo / fried shallot
Roasted Cauliflower$16.00
black truffle cream / pecorino / chive

What 587 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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Pittsburgh / Western PA
Italian
Pittsburgh / Western PA
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Review summary

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Fish nor Fowl impresses with its "super cool vibe" and "wonderful dining experience." The staff is "knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive," enhancing the upscale ambiance. Diners rave about the "fantastic" whipped ricotta and pasta dishes. Although some find it pricey, its creative menu and exceptional service make it a "must-visit" in Pittsburgh.

587 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service - cool vibe - interesting menu - fabulous food.
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Trisha
Pittsburgh10 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We absolutely loved our experience at Fish nor Fowl. The ambience, service, cocktails, and food were all fantastic. The highlights of the night were the Blood Oath cocktail and the squid ink pasta special. We will Definitely visit again.
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Gillian
Pittsburgh5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a delicious meal - every course was unique with wonderfully intriguing tastes and beautiful presentation. Our waitress was lovely. My only caveat is about the bench where I was sitting which was incredibly hard, even with the little sheepskin pad provided! Please provide a cushion!
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SC23
Pittsburgh4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service from start to finish was excellent. Attentive, helpful, kind. We were there for my girlfriend’s birthday and just mentioned it to the host. The whole wait staff then was apparently informed and made the night feel special. So appreciative!
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David VIP
Pittsburgh2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place and fun to enjoy with anyone. Mark the bartender upstairs makes the best drinks and the conversations were just as good. My wife and I look forward to going back soon.
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Alison
Pittsburgh4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our food was delicious and the service was top notch.
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Stephanie
Pittsburgh2 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was great. Procuitto and burrata was phenomenal. As was the white wine. The mushroom pappardelle and Caesar salad had zero flavor and desperately needed salt. My fiancée’s chicken parm was good. Would not go back.
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Chris
Pittsburgh1 review
5.0
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great. Pasta red sauce is really good. Lamb and Chicken were great. Staff was killer, love yins. Thanks!
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Ronnie VIP
Pittsburgh127 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely in every way, food, ambience, and service. We enjoyed ordering small plates, appetizers, and dessert. Look forward to our next visit.
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OpenTable Diner
Pittsburgh1 review
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was outstanding as usual. My wife and I love this place.
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Fish nor Fowl is rated 4.8 stars by 587 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

5523 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206-3512

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(412) 460-4644
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian, Farm-to-table, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Richard DeShantz

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Fish nor Fowl

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Fusilli

Rigatoni

Lasagna

Dips

Whipped Ricotta$11.00

Charred Baba Ganoush$10.00

Tomato Whipped Butter$10.00

Caponata$10.00

Calabrese Pesto$10.00

Bread

Buckwheat Focaccia$10.00

Board

Trust the Chef$75.00

Snacks

Castelvetrano$6.50

Artichoke$13.50

Dry Aged Beef Tartare$24.00

Meats

Finocchiona$9.00

Bresaola$13.50

Salumeria Pepperoni$11.50

Salumeria Coppa$10.00

Soppressata$10.00

Cheese

Mahon$9.00

Taleggio$10.00

Gorgonzola$10.00

Humboldt Fog$10.00

Salads

Caesar$15.50

Wedge$16.00

Small Plates

Bone Marrow Risotto$26.50

Spiced Meatballs$21.00

Shrimp$24.50

Mussels$21.00

Duck Confit$20.00

Pastas

Bucatini All'Amatriciana$22.50

Mushroom Pappardelle$31.00

Fusilli$26.00

Rigatoni$25.00

Seafood Conchiglione$40.00

Large Plates

Chicken Parmesan $38.00

Rack of Lamb$50.00

Crispy Skin Duck$52.00

35 Days Dry-Aged NY Strip Steak$58.00

Swordfish Puttanesca$52.00

Sides

Pasta$10.00

Roasted Baby Carrots$13.00

Broccoli Rabe$11.00

Roasted Cauliflower$16.00

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