This was our first time there and what an amazing dinner and atmosphere! The presentation and quality of our foods was worth battling the rain to get there. Our server made sure once the rain stopped that we were moved to the outside courtyard patio to eat. We felt as though we were in France! The fact that is is a byob made it all the better! Highly recommend trying this unobtrusive but totally cozy place! Pat B read more

We really enjoyed our meal at Cafe du Jour. The entrees were delicious and we loved sitting out on patio.

I LOVE Café DU JOUR Paul is a good person and a WONDERFUL CHEF. I Love eating at Café Du Jour the food is always so different and amazing and the spinach dip is to die for. Love read more

Amazing little BYOB restaurant tucked away near the BP on East Carson Street. I have been here multiple times with groups as large as 20 and they are so consistent, every time I leave wondering how soon I can come back. They do amazing appetizers, my favorites being the crostini with pork (I order mine without), Brie, spiced apple butter, and arugula, and the spinach and pecorino dip with marinated tomatoes and basil served pipping hot with steaming hot baguette...unbelievable. The spinach dip is so creamy, warm and delicious, it could be eaten by the spoonful. All their entrees are so fabulous. Being as I'm a vegetarian I've had a select few entrees, but the rolled eggplant filled with fresh mozzarella, sundried tomatoes and a pester cream sauce is divine! Entrees are served with soup or salad. They have a light but delicious vegetarian mushroom soup loaded with wild mushrooms and a great homemade poppy seed dressing served with their house salads. I have never eaten one bad thing here. Love this restaurant and continuously recommend it to friends and family. Be aware it is cash only. Oh and the corkage fee is only $2 per person, can't beat that! read more

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K, so this is review #4 for Du Jour. And I must say, very impressed. It was a snowy windy nasty day (actually, nothing out of the ordinary for late November! :) And Cafe Du Jour, from the moment I saw its welcoming, stenciled storefront, and was then greeted by smiley hosts, I knew this was going to be a respite from the rawness of impending winter. Upon entry, however, I began to have my doubts--transfixed by the chalkboard of 'daily specials,' i was informed by one of the guys there that 'don't get yourself too attached to the specials board, because, that's like, last weeks' board, man.'--ha, in a strange way, i found this frankness strangely reassuring upon reconsideration.... ok, i digress... now, the place has a great patio in the back, complete with heat lamps, wrought iron tables and chairs, enclosed in an intimate garden. yet, the ravages of winter were no match--it was closed (and who the hell would wanna eat out there in this weather anyway). clearly, it's a chill relaxing experience from april or may-sept-oct, i guess. This intimate and friendly cafe has great service, very friendly and attentive. the food is above average, the wild mushroom consomme soup was pretty decent, though a bit too salty and thymy (if that's a word). the baked brie/sliced apple with honey and prosciutto with baguette was definitely more satisfying than the soup, as was the roasted tomato, goat cheese, basil, and red onion jam tart. rounded out with an excellent house side salad with feta, this was just the right formula for an excellent lunch. even the coffee (an improvised pseudo-iced mocha) was well done. too bad i live almost 2500 miles away, or this would be my monthly chill hang for a european siesta. and it's more than reasonable on price for what you get. oh, and don't forget, it's BYOB so pls bring VINO!!!! done. quatres etoiles yo! read more

Highly suggested. If you enjoy dining out, this is certainly a place you have to check out, if you haven't done so already. Nice ambiance, excellent plate presentations, and of course, the food is very well done too. Good service as well. read more

I had been wanting to go her for quite a while, and was extremely pleased. It is definitely one of the best places to eat in the Southside. I sat outside in a group of 5, and the atmosphere was quaint and enjoyable. The wait staff was very friendly as well as the chefs, and did a great job of making us feel comfortable. Sitting outside on a nice evening in the summer can't be beat, so the small patio here was perfect for our meal. I ordered the special for an entree, and I highly recommend the crostini appetizer - definitely unique as far as crostini goes. read more

A small intimate restaurant in South Side. They have an open kitchen where you can see the chef cooking everything and a delightful patio where you can enjoy the summer. The roasted eggplant with fresh mozzarella and creamy pesto was delicious. All ingredients seem very fresh. BYOB and cash only. Recommended! read more

Cafe Du Jour - Roasted Eggplant. Salad with grilled chicken. - French Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

In spirit, this place reminds me of many village bistros in France, having lived in Provence for two years. The garden setting is a good example of this cafe's charm. The cooking is original. I loved the wild mushroom soup and my wife rated the pork sandwich as excellent. Reasonable prices too. Our bill was $36 for two starters, two luncheon entrees and iced tea. Tip. No liquor license. So BYO. This makes the place a truly excellent value. read more

In one word.... YUM! A friend had suggested we all go to Cafe Du Jour for dinner this past week, and we said yes since we had never been there. What a great experience this place ended up providing us! AMAZING! When you walk in, you have no idea about what you are going to experience in this quaint little spot. It is very intimate, not too many tables, you are not sitting on top of one another either so you can actually communicate. The service was great, Corkage was reasonable (if I recall it was just $2 or $3 per glass, and who doesn't love BYOB). If you've never been here, I highly recommend it. Reservations are suggested. read more

Twas on the south side to run errands at lunch yesterday and thought I would try this place out. 3.5 stars. A nice reprieve amidst crappy Pittsburgh fall weather, I chose the small table by itself in the back facing the patio. Service was friendly although again there was only one for the whole place and she was quite busy. I had the sundried tomato mozz sandwich with genoa salami. came with a lovely pasta salad on top of a crisp piece of romaine. the sandwich itself was well assembled and tasty, but wasn't fully heated and the middle was lukewarm to cold. given the texture of the sandwich this was a bit of a turnoff. give me a cold or hot sandwich but not in between. on second thought I should have just sent it back to be broiled longer but I was hungry and am fairly non-confrontational by nature. anyhow, at $7 it was a good deal. I will definitely be back and hope to be able to re-rate at 4 or 5 stars. read more

Quite honestly I was disappointed with Cafe Du Jour. The space is uneventful with no real charm or distinct decoration. The kitchen is in the front of the house so you can watch them cooking, however, there is little to no ventilation so once the chef gets on a roll the place is full of smoke and grill smell. Myself and two people I was dining with actually had to leave for a bit just to catch some fresh air. My contacts were killing me and my clothes definitely absorbed everything. It's obvious the chef here has had some real training. The food came out slowly but was presented beautifully. I only ordered an appetizer and it was fine. Our group shared some spinach dip that was tasty. Cafe Du Jour is BYOB and the corking fee is $2/person. I'd like to come back when the weather is nice and sit outside and give this place another shot because I think it has real potential. read more

Excellent. The small plates were not small servings but fig meatballs and mushroom plates were delicious. The steak was prepared correctly, spiced and paired with the right garnishes. My partner's dish vegi dish was a little too sweat but still good. Service was great. read more

Excellent restaurant! I came here for dinner with a group of 10 and we were seated on the back patio. I had the pork chop, which was tender, juicy, and delicious. We brought bottles of wine to share. Great, small, quiet place on the South Side! read more

It's Bring your own booze. And it fits perfectly with the atmosphere you will have. I recommend going to this restaurant when is it a beautiful day and/or night. I would request the table right by the fountain. When you have your wine, and your significant other. It removes any nonsense from your life. The only thing that matters is the person in front of you. Or the people all around you at one table. I enjoyed their small menu because it shows that they care about the quality of the food. And ladies and gentlemen, the food is da boomb!! I recommend the small plate of meatballs. It will change your life. The complimentary bread they serve is exceptional. My one tiny grip is it's missing some nice piano music. read more

Terrific food in a cozy space with an open kitchen. It's a marvel all the amazing food that comes out of the little kitchen. In the summer, there is a nice garden in the back. I brought a group here and we had a family-style meal. The food was carefully and deliciously prepared, even for a large party. I highly recommend this place. read more

I'm convinced that I probably did not have the proper experience at Cafe du Jour the time I went. But given my experience at the time, this restaurant only deserves 3 stars. This restaurant is small, so make sure to call beforehand for reservations. I went with a party of 6 people which seemed like a crowd for the size of the restaurant. The restaurant looks cute and quaint from the outside. We ordered the asiago spinach dip and the meatballs as appetizers. Both were very delicious. I really enjoyed the fresh baked bread that compliments the dip, and the meatballs had an interesting asian kick to it. For my entree I ordered the pan-seared scallops and I was kind of disappointed, because it was only okay and overpriced for its quantity. I don't know if I am appreciating it the right way or if French cuisine is supposed to be extremely heavy in flavor, but my scallops were definitely WAY too salty and the couscous in the middle was even worse. As proof: my friends who ordered the fish (I think it was the trout, but unfortunately I can't exactly remember) were complaining about how salty their dishes were. But then they tried my scallops and said that my dish was even worse! Also, take note that if you sit inside the restaurant gets kind of smokey, and you leave smelling like the kitchen, which is a minus. The service seemed kind of slow that day as well. I saw this man from the other table flailing his arms at the waiters for their attention. And I didn't like how they only took cash, it was inconvenient. From reading all the other reviews I think I just might try it again sometime and maybe give it a better rating. Perhaps I will go for lunch or sometime during the day, enjoy the patio and turtles in the back, and order the stuffed chicken pass on the scallops. read more

As you walk into Cafe Du Jour, you feel like you're entering someone's kitchen. It's a warm and kind of homey feeling. Since it was summertime, we were seated outdoors. The atmosphere was relaxed but still good for a casual romantic date. A large extended family were seated behind us and some graduate students with their advisor to our right. My date and I started off with the Spinach & Asiago Dip which was not only superb but generously sized. The baguette itself was delicious. As for entrees, my date ended up getting the chicken and I got the salmon. My salmon entree was satisfying with its layers of flavors. All in all service was good. We left full and appreciative of the quaint little spot tucked away on Carson Street.. read more

Came here for a nice quiet lunch on the patio. Beautiful location with turtles in the little pond! The food was delicious, the price points are really great, and the server was very nice. The menu is really interesting as well. Looking forward to eating here again! read more

My wife and I went here on our anniversary and had a great time. The food was awesome, it's a BYOB (which I love), and the service was great. The restaurant is pretty tiny inside, but I didn't feel crammed. I noticed they had a really nice looking outdoor patio area, but it was too cold for us to sit out there. In the summer time, I'm sure the patio is jumping. Our waiter was nice, and the chef really seemed to appreciate our business. He even sent over a delicious bruschetta he made for us on the house! One important thing to note, the place is cash only, so make sure you've got some greenbacks with you. I love to support local businesses, and this place is definitely a gem. Check it out if you're in the mood for some delicious food in a friendly, local atmosphere. read more

Great food. Awesome service. Charming atmosphere. No gimmicks. Check it out! read more

Literally one of the best places in Pittsburgh! Everything we tried was absolutely phenomenal. Do yourself a favor and try the roasted mushrooms they were amazing! Such a hidden gem read more

Nice food with surprising but enjoyable layers of natural flavors from different ingredients. Good place for regular brunches. read more

Cafe Du Jour - French Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Lovely fresh French-American bistro food in an intimate setting. Small menu means well-thought out dishes and good care put into the meal. They do a lovely salmon. It's esp. good if you're out with friends who are a mix of vegetarian and meat-eaters since everyone is happy with the selection. BYOB a plus. read more

Not only is this a very charming spot but the food is a culinary treat. You can go to other restaurants for lunch (yum, yum & back to work ,) but you come here for an eating experience. Take your time and enjoy every morsel. The best!!!! read more

Visited Pittsburgh to help my daughter move from her apartment and ordered takeout from here. We only had the spinach strawberry salad, the spinach pecorino romano dip and the not so traditional grilled cheese but everything was so delicious we will definitely return whenever visiting Pittsburgh. read more

Best food in Pittsburgh. Creative, perfectly prepared, good service. Amazing salmon. Acorn squash soup with pumpkin and toasted almonds. Perfection!! read more

I moved to Boston this fall and am missing Cafe Du Jour. Cafe Du Jour was our favorite place in Pittsburgh. Cozy, awesome food, good service and BYOB. In the summer, the outdoor patio is wonderful. It's not right on the street (like Majorca) and you will feel like you were transported to a European cafe garden. Such a great feeling (especially on Carson Street.) The food is amazing. The jalepeno key lime cheese cake is a great way to finish any meal. The steak is cooked perfectly and a reasonable portion. I was also a fan of the mushroom soup (broth based with sliced mushrooms) and the watermelon soup. About two years ago, I convinced my boss at UPMC South Side to take his management team to Cafe Du Jour for a holiday lunch. CDJ opened just for us (there were about 15-20 people) and we had an awesome time. Yes, it's cash only. But who cares? BYOB is a bonus... I'll miss you Cafe Du Jour... read more

I was there on Friday the 31 for my anniversary "dinner". The appetizers were amazing. The soup was great. Unfortunately I made a 530 reservation, with an 8pm theater show, in Hope's that I could enjoy a leisurely meal and still make my show time. After our soup 25-30 min passed and our entrees still haven't came, that's when the waiter/manager said he forgot to put them in! Unfortunately we didn't have any time to wait for our dinner, so we got a free dessert and had to go. This was looking like our best meal in Pittsburgh, but turned out to be a disappointing "special" night! read more

My boyfriend and I visited this restaurant while visiting from out of town for a Pens game. We sat on the back patio which was super cute and picturesque. I ordered the daily special, a split pea veggie burger topped with kimchi and leek crema. It was delicious. The reason I have given this restaurant 3 stars is for 2 reasons: 1) the restaurant does not have a website and do not post their menu on social media. My boyfriend is gluten free and when we arrived, there was not much that was gluten free. Even items you think could be were not due to flour being used as filler, thickener, etc. After inquiring on the gluten free items, the only thing he ordered was a tiny side of Brussels sprout salad. The server asked if he was sure that was all he wanted rather than checking with the chef to see if there was anything else that could be randomly prepared gluten free. If they were with current times and posted their menu somewhere online, we may have planned differently or called ahead to make accommodations. 2) my boyfriends salad had a hair in it. Gross. When we left, we noticed the chef had longer hair. A hair in food can happen, I suppose. But maybe a chef with longer hair could wear his hair in a ponytail to try to prevent this from happening. read more

Cafe Du Jour - French Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Despite the rave reviews, I have never been able to eat here! They have no on-line reservation system, they hardly ever answer their phone, they do not accept reservations made via voice mail (understandably), and when they do answer the phone, it to say that they are full. How do people manage to book a table here? read more

Quant atmosphere! Delicious food from a unique menu. We definitely will return when we can sit on the patio!! One of the best lunches we've had in a long time! read more

This is the cutest, quaintest restaurant in Pittsburgh! A must for a romantic evening. It's incredibly small so you will always need a reservation. In the summer they have a beautiful outdoor seating area that's filled with greenery and a fountain. Along with the great atmosphere comes great food! They change their menu often but have a variety of French inspired dishes to choose from. The eggplant is fabulous, so try that if you have the option.. read more

This restaurant has the best Spinach artichoke dip I have ever tasted in all my travels. Chef Paul's food is glorious and this restaurant deserves more than a 5-star rating! I highly recommend this restaurant. Their small plates are delicious! The restaurant is very small but very cozy. The outdoor garden patio at the back is very lovely. Reserve a place in this patio for an intimate dinner. We ate dinner here last night and then tonight.. we came back for another round of glorious food. Come and see! You will not be disappointed. read more

A city restaurant without a website - how quaint! I don't think I would have ever discovered it without Yelp. I first sought it out based on reviews a few years ago and I remember thoroughly enjoying a salad on the patio on a fine summer's day. Then, earlier this spring my partner and I stopped by to read the menu - my partner noted the sorta high prices and I noted the total lack of vegan options. Someone from inside popped out to let us know that they weren't yet open for dinner (it was b/w lunch and dinner time) and asked if we'd like to make a reservation for later, all in a very kind and inviting manner. I mentioned that I was hoping to find something vegan and she assured me that the chef could make something. We passed that time (due to cheap partner), but I knew I would return for some al fresco joy, and earlier this week, I did. I called ahead to make a reservation and to make sure they were really ok with making a vegan entree. When we arrived, the vegan thing was acknowledged by our server and we were seated in the best spot on the patio, next to the cute and oddly gregarious turtles! We were handed some well used paper menus and our cheap sparkling wines were properly chilled/corked/stored. From then on, things got awkward. My dining companion, who kept baby talking to the turtles throughout the meal and even feeding them, coerced me into drinking her recently deceased grandmother's favorite cheap sparkling wine (Asti) and we made a toast to this woman I never had the pleasure of meeting. And we were left with crusty menus that which had no apparent vegan selections and waited for the server to, um, maybe, uh mention what they could do. Instead she came to take our order. And I had to explain that since nothing is really vegan on the menu, I needed her to describe what could be made vegan. Uhhhh, the mushroom consomme annnnd a salad...ummm...let me go ask the chef. The chef had an excellent answer, it is a mystery to me as to why he was not consulted earlier. I did try the mushroom consomme to start, which was alright (I would not order it again), and ordered the chef's special with was described as a zucchini stuffed with spiced cous cous. Sounded boring. But as presented, it had a lot going on, I almost feared it had too much going on - tomato sauce, capers, walnuts, basil, golden raisins, cinnamon, bread crumbs...whoa! Was it going to be as clumsy as our service? No! It was well composed and very satisfying to my palate which was maybe only slightly deteriorated from drinking Asti. The chef also sent out some complimentary small bites before our entrees, I imagine because the special dish was expected to take longer than a usual menu item, though it didn't seem like an especially long wait. Awesome gesture, as it proved someone was on their toes. At the end of the meal we had our second most painful conversation with the server, regarding coffee. It should have been a pretty simple exchange, really. I ordered espresso and my friend asked if the coffee was french pressed. Instead of just saying "no," we got some bumbling convoluted answer that left us confused - I was able to gather that no, it was not french press coffee and that either the coffee or espresso (or both?) were from some sort of pod - like maybe a machine that sort of presses a pod...My friend, bewildered, just ordered an espresso, but I had to ask, soooo is the espresso from a pod thingy? Yep...ok, I am sorry but I don't want the espresso, and I joked about drawing the line at imitation "champagne." No fun. I tried to be really kind and easy going to make up for being such a damn snob, an inconvenience at every turn, for trying to understand what was being offered. As I watched our server describe the specials to an arriving table, counting the two of them on her fingers as if she was twisting each special off of a finger and squeezing it into her palm, I felt sorry for those others who came to endure her writhing translations. As much as I appreciated my special dish, and service aside, I probably would not put them through the trouble of having me dine again. I don't believe the menu changes very often, definitely not every day as the name suggests, as it didn't seem particularly seasonal (for example, one of their two desserts featured pumpkin which, even though it's none of my business, I thought was weird for late June), nor much, if at all, different from my previous visits, and certainly not freshly printed. Nonplussed? + Cash only (+ as in bring it) + Very pleasant patio for those rare perfect days + ^ With friendly turtles, until turtle soup season (maybe next year) + BYOB + Capable and accommodating kitchen to make up for non-communicative server = Worth trying, especially if you don't have dietary restrictions, you have expendable cash, it's a nice day to spend with turtles and you want to provide your own Asti. Hrm, the nonplussed point system might be my new method of expressing cynical optimism. read more

Sadly, when I think Southside, I'm like the masses who think of a bunch of drunk college kids puking their guts out at 2AM. What I don't think about is a small little restaurant with upscale food and a laid-back vibe. This place totally flies under the radar, and it definitely this aspect that makes me like this place so much. Everything you'll enjoy about this place is completely unexpected (or maybe less so now that I'm telling you!). When you walk in, you'll notice a small cafe vibe with this surprisingly European like feel: 10 or so small tables are located in the back. The decoration is somewhat nondescript (we sat next to a refrigerator proudly displaying the "Coke" logo). What is cool is the fact that the food is literally prepared next to you behind this counter. The service is among the best I have experienced in this city. The hallmark of a good waiter is one who anticipates your needs. For instance, on Valentine's day when I went, I ordered a small cup of soup, and the server was insightful enough to bring out two spoons. I know, a little detail, but one that matters and makes my experience that much better. Speaking of the food: out of this world. The menu options are somewhat limited, but I can tell they must change, as do their specials. There will be a vegetarian option waiting for you. We started our meal out with bruschetta that came with creamy cheese-spinach sauce with plenty of cubed-seasoned tomatoes: so rich, so creamy, so so good. The bruchetta was also crisp and warm-simply perfect. The mushroom soup we shared was full of 4 different types of musrhooms: oyster, shitake, portobello and porcini. My entree was the eggplant dish: baked eggplant with this sweet pepper sauce, some cheese and...really, I don't know what else but other than the fact it left this little ting in my mouth which when combined with the sweetness of the sauce made for an incredible experience. My girlfriend enjoyed her salmon dish. We capped off the meal with chocolate mousse which was simply decadent. Several other things to note prior to dining here. 1.) Make reservations and make them in advance. 2.) Don't come here expecting full privacy. Tables are jam packed next to each other. We definitely had a neighboring couple interrupt us in our conversation since they over-heard something we were talking about that must have appealed them. Luckily for us, this interaction proved to be quite pleasant and added to our experience, but just a heads up for the rest of you..3.) Cash only, so go to the ATM. 3 course meal for 2 will run you around $80, which certainly isn't bad given the high quality of the food and 4.) BYOB so definitely bring something to complement the fantastic flavor of the food that you are about to enjoy! read more

A real gem. Food done right. Everything is super fresh and flavorful. Had the spiced beef sandwich, with slaw. Both were out of this world. The people there are wonderful. Easy to drive by, but if you do so you are doing it at your own peril because you are missing one of Pittsburgh's best. read more

Food is fresh, excellent atmosphere, sometimes hard to get a table and have strange hours but they don't get knocked for that because the food is incredible. outdoor patio is tranquil, even with the busy southside right out the other door. even something as simple as a sandwich there is made to perfection read more

Although I have been to Cafe du Jour before, it has been awhile. So, while looking for a BYOB to celebrate a recent engagement within our close group of friends we decided to go with CdJ. Immediately upon arrival, I remembered my previous issue with this restaurant. Ventilation. My eyes are very sensitive and water/burn when there is smoke in the air. The front door was opened so, the smoke wasn't bad today. However, it did become more smokey as the night went on. Our party of 6 sat at one of about 5 tables in the restaurant. As I was in the middle of my toast to congratulate the happy couple, our waiter came over, interrupted and told us the soup of the day. He really ruined the mood and the flow of my toast which I had worked on for days. We were off to a bad start. Then we waited and waited for him to come back and take our order. In the mean time, I tried to make eye contact to let him know we were waiting. When I looked around the room, I saw him take a cigarette out of his apron and walk outside. So, we waited longer. After he came back in the restaurant, smoke still being exhaled out of his lungs, he came right over to take our order. Not much for hygiene I suppose. Oh well, we were starving by that time. We ordered two appetizers for the table- pork crustini and the meatballs. The crustini was interesting. I loved how the smoothness of the brie was accented by the apple jam/chutney on top. I would have loved a little more of the jam. The meatballs were also a big hit. For my entree, I went with the glazed pork with roasted potatoes and a slaw of veggies with a yogurt dressing. The pork was cooked to perfection. Juicy, tender and tasty. Why can't I get pork to taste like this? I guess that's why I don't have my own restaurant (among other reasons). The potatoes were delicious but, the raw veggies did not pair well for me. I would have preferred a cooked vegetable, something green with a little bitterness to it. Overall, we all had a good time and thoroughly enjoyed the food. The reason for four stars was the issue we had with the service and ventilation. read more

I have been going to this restaurant since the beginning. The chef/owner Paul Krawiecw, makes some of the best food in the city. When you factor in that his prices are far lower than some of the fancy restaurants, it is a no-brainer. This guy gets it done. read more