Classic French bistro. Excellent food and service. Was warmly greeted with a "Bonsoir!" upon entering the restaurant. Service was attentive all evening. We shared escargots, moules frites, boeuf bourgignon, and a Kobe bavette . Everything was on point we will definitely be back. read more

Great food and service. Attentive staff. Was perfect for a birthday get-together. La crème brûlée était délicieuse.

This place was amazing. Great food, great service, and amazing atmosphere. I celebrated my birthday here and the gave me a card and all of the staff signed it. I loved it here read more

Had the most enjoyable dinner last evening. The cocktails and appetizers were delicious . The main entree, Beef Bourguignon was exceptional - you didn't need a knife. Our server, Mosha, did an excellent job in taking care of us. Definite will be going back. Highly recommended. read more

UPDATE: Amazing experience!! I have previously had a negative experience at Paris 66, but the manager/owner reached out and apologized as they were short staffed and had issues in the kitchen that day. He sent us a gift card within 3 days so we can give the restaurant another try. We do not regret it. We did not get a reservation this time, and even though the place was full, they were nice enough to give us a table right away. Ambiance is nice. Escargot 5/5 - Garlic not overpowering & escargot was not chewy and all the flavors were in harmony with each other. I highly recommend. Bouillabaisse 5/5 - The seafood was amazing. The sauce was tasty & when I asked for extra toast, they gave me plenty free of charge. Tri Tip: 3/5 (The waiter made it clear this time that it's actually a New York Strip. It was made Medium-rare and it was definitely tender this time. He asked if my husband wanted a side with it which was important in my opinion as the steak only comes with butter). I'm giving it 3 stars inly because it doesn't come with a vegetable or some kind of side. The steak is good but nothing special compared to the other meals. Pomme purée 5/5 - Very smooth, not too buttery. It was DELICIOUS! La Soisy crepe 3/5: I think if it has Fresh strawberries (instead if the sauce), it would take it to another level. Crème brûlée 5/5 - The best one I have ever had in Pittsburgh. The right amount of sweetness & the too was super thin and crunchy. YUMMY! Pineapple/cranberry juice 5/5 Coffee 4/5 - Pairing the crepe with some warm coffee was really nice. The service: 5/5 - The waiter, Timothy, was very very nice. He was quick & clearly so good at his job. He asked all the right questions, sold the menu right & actually listened. Offered tap water & didn't pressure us to buy bottles of water or alcohol. I highly recommend this place, especially for an occasion. The owner was really professional and he just let his staff do the magic, effortlessly. I can hear them at every table doing their best to give people the best service and this is the kind if restaurants I like to go to. I will definitely go back. Looking forward to try their Brunch. read more

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We wanted to like it! Came here earlier today for my best friend's birthday. Front of the house seemed disorganized and not prepared to welcome guests. Also the cooking area up front was extremely messy. Server was inattentive until it was time to drop off the check. Food was ok, not memorable and not particularly well done. Also overpriced for the average presentation and taste. Again, disappointed because we wanted to love it, and celebrate a great birthday here! read more

Do not go here. I keep giving it chances when I need a French "fix". Normally, it is just average...but today takes the cake. My galette was ice cold. I politely told the server that it was. He took it back...about 10 minutes later - he delivered my galette - the same one...so it must have gone under an oven...it was still mediocre. I ate two more bites and then just stopped. The. server asked if I wanted it packed up - absolutely not...did I want dessert - absolutely not - he handed me the bill...charged be for everything. I paid - left the restaurant - walking past the owner and he never inquired. They are all about the money. read more

Updating my earlier comment to clarify that yes, $9 french fries are in my view expensive, and yes, spending $260 for lunch for JUST appetizers and drinks (we did not order entrees) is expensive. I reduced a star because I did not appreciate the snarky comment from the owner who did not even carefully read my review. read more

Paris 66 has been a favorite for several years. We have dined there often but also have had to cancel or reschedule on three occasions (including today). The website indicates there is no charge if cancellation is at least 48 hours in advance of the reserved arrival time. Today (Wednesday) I cancelled an upcoming Saturday afternoon reservation on OpenTable because a friend had to reschedule her Pittsburgh visit. My intent was to reschedule when the friend eventually visits but I didn't have a specific date in order to make a new reservation. After cancelling, Paris 66 owner called me at home, and said he was charging me even though the cancellation was 72 hours before our scheduled meal. He indicated I was being reckless by cancelling on three occasions over a six month period. We like the food and the waitstaff has always treated us well. Along with our reservations, always made on OpenTable, we have been there several additional times as walk-ins without a reservation. The restaurant has been a personal favorite, but we won't be back. I'm not sure what the owner believes he's gained by treating someone who cares for his restaurant in this manner. PS - After reading the owner's response to my review I want to add a little. First, all of our reservations (and the three cancellations) through the years have been through OpenTable. I have never had a direct conversation with anyone at the restaurant about cancelling and rescheduling in order to avoid a fee. The owner has "fabricated" that storyline. Second, he's suggesting although cancelling 72 hours in advance, we still had blocked another customer's ability to dine, suggesting Paris 66 was already entirely booked at 4:30P on Saturday afternoon. Unlikely. Finally, he begins his response by asking what I am trying to do to Pittsburgh's last French restaurant. Sir, you called me at my home to tell me you were going to charge me for cancelling my reservation. What are you trying to do to your loyal client base at Pittsburgh's last French restaurant? My advice - let your good and loyal staff handle customer relations and find a quiet place to sit and cool off. read more

Everything is delicious here. I've never had a bad meal. The service is always over the top read more

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My first time trying escargot and it was very tasty. Also had a dirty martini which was great as well.

Delightful service by happy people. Escargot to due for. Loved the calf's liver in a well-balanced balsamic sauce.

We had their Restaurant Week Pri-Fixe dinner and it was delightful. often the restaurant week items are not as carefully prepared as their normal menu, but it was superb from beginning to end. the butternut apple soup was a perfect blend of savory with a hint of sweet. My wife's salad was simple but fresh with a simple but tasty dressing. My escargot were tender and not too garlicky so the escargot were not simply lost. I had the chicken leg confit and it was perfectly moist and tender with a lovingly complimentary sauce. my wife had the salmon which was perfectly cooked and sauced with a tomato provencale topping. The french green beans were also perfectly prepared, not overcooked or undercooked, and the whipped potatoes were creamy. The desserts did not disappoint, the chocolate mouse was the richest I have ever had while the crème brûlée was flamed to order with a true rich, creamy, vanilla flavor. Could not have been more pleased. read more

Had an enjoyable lunch with my husband at Paris 66. I ordered the croque Madame. I was a little worried since it was listed under appetizers that it would be small, but it ended up being the perfect amount! I was really pleased that they allowed me to modify the sunny side up egg for a poached egg instead, and it was perfect! My husband ordered the quiche Lorraine. It was very tasty, but on the verge of being burned... it was just too dark and crisp, he couldn't eat the crust. In addition we shared a strawberry crepe and croissant, both good. We preferred the apricot preserves over the strawberry. The service was okay, our waiter was very, very slow. It took way too long to get our check, and then to finally pay and get our card back. read more

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My wife and I went for Valentine's Day dinner. They had a pris fixe menu. We both started with the escargot and had lamb as the main course. The second course was some sort of odd mushroom mousse. I had two glasses of wine and she had a mixed drink. Overall it was okay but nothing special. But the price of nearly $400 including the tip (which they automatically charged) was outrageous. Definitely not worth the expense. We will not be back. Response to owner: Leaving aside your arrogant attitude, I assure you I am a well seasoned traveler and diner. I have no problem spending $200 per person for a meal. But I expect to be much more impressed than I was. I also assure you that the mushroom mousse was not incredible. The server asked what we thought of it since he said it was the first time it was on the menu. We told him it was something we would not care to have again We had reconsidered our plans and called the day before to cancel our reservation. You were whining that we couldn't cancel because you were having too many cancellations. So we ended up coming but apparently the others who cancelled had the right idea. read more

Reservations are a must have on a Friday night. We were a party of 8. Service was outstanding. The fruite de mer was awesome. French onion soup delicious. White asparagus salad would probably be a no next time. The white asparagus is shaved slices and not plentiful. For $26 I don't see the value. Otherwise everyone in our party found there entree perfect. read more

Had an excellent experience at Paris 66! We went on a day where they were understaffed, but that was quite alright because we had all the more time to sit and enjoy the atmosphere and company at this beautiful restaurant. Owner is very nice. Would absolutely recommend the Roquefort moule-frites and short rib bourguignon. We had a very enjoyable time and will be back soon. read more

Paris 66 - Short rib bourguignon - excellent - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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We started with a salad, mussels, and french onion soup and really enjoyed all three. For our mains we shared the filet and the rainbow trout. Would definitely come back for starters and a glass of wine however we weren't thrilled with our main courses. The trout lacked flavor and seasoning and the filet also didn't hit the mark. The brunch looks really nice so I'd go back and give that a shot! read more

Paris 66 - filet mignon (3/5 stars) and rainbow trout (3/5 stars) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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The atmosphere is amazing here: so cozy and romantic and French! The owner spoke to us and I noticed he went around to each table which was really nice. The food is good, but not great. The prices couldn't be more of a joke for the quality of food... as I said the food is good, but it's not worth paying $30-$40 for an entree. We came for restaurant week and paid $45 each for a 3 course meal which is ridiculous - it was cheaper in DC for restaurant week which is a much more expensive city than Pittsburgh! Overall it's a cute place but I wouldn't come back again for the prices. read more

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Paris 66 blew us away. We went for the first time a few weeks ago and had the best experience. Amazing wine, service, ambiance, and food. The owner is so friendly and down to earth! read more

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I've updated my four-star review review after the owner sent me an unprofessional response (please see attached screen grab). I shouldn't be surprised...he's French! He should be very grateful because I could easily call the Allegheny County Health Department and report my symptoms. I am a public health professional and I used to work there. ***** I recently dined at Paris 66 to help a friend celebrate a special occasion. While I have dined at Paris 66 in the past, I am ambivalent regarding French cuisine. We were warmly greeted by the staff and the owner stopped by our table to thank us for choosing Paris 66. I would have expected a slightly more refined waitstaff for the price point, but the host was witty and our server was attentive and effervescent. The cocktail was delicious and the glass of wine was good. The bistro green salade was very basic. Unfortunately, they didn't have the main course that I wanted. So, I ordered the duck confit featured on their "Restaurant Week" menu. There were only three or four bites of duck. The mousse au chocolat was wonderful. I live in a very affluent town with many expensive restaurants. I think that Paris 66 was a little more expensive than it was worth, especially the cocktails and wine. My friend selected Paris 66 to celebrate his special occasion. He appeared to enjoy his entire meal. I would rate the overall experience 3 3/4 stars. The one caveat that I have is that I began to feel nauseated the following morning. I had diarrhea and I was throwing up by the afternoon. Now, perhaps I contracted a gastrointestinal bacteria or virus, but I also ran four miles the day that I dined at Paris 66. So, I'll let other Yelpers decide if that makes any difference on whether or not they choose to dine at Paris 66. read more

Paris 66 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

My boyfriend and I treat ourselves to a nice/fancier dinner once a month and Paris 66 happened to be our stop for June. It was probably one of the best meals we had both ever had. We both started with a glass of wine recommended by our server, Alexandra. She did a remarkable job taking our preferences into consideration to make sure we both were happy with our glasses. We began the meal with the Soupe à l'oignon, which was incredible. It was so well balanced and just felt so cozy. For our main meals, my boyfriend had the Ragoût aux lentilles du Puy and I had the Short ribs bourguignon. My boyfriends chicken was so juicy, well flavored and just fell right off the bone. Incredible. My short ribs were cooked to perfection, juicy and extremely flavorful. Truly some of the best meals we both have ever had. Lastly, we enjoyed the chocolate mousse and the fruit tart which was new to the menu. Both were absolutely incredible. It was one of the first nights they were serving the fruit tart and our server asked for our feedback on the dish, which we thought was so considerate. Overall, this place is cozy, romantic and welcoming. We had a remarkable server, Alexandra, who made us feel so welcomed and answered any question we had. We can't wait to be back for many meals in the future. read more

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What a great meal and experience. More people need to be going here! It was a friend's choice for a ladies night out. To be honest, I was quite apprehensive about going. Limited menu, high prices, looked stuffy from the website pictures, poor parking, weird credit card and reservation policy and those Yelp review responses. Hum. I could not have been more wrong. Parking was a breeze with a shopping lot about 2 blocks away and a parking garage literally directly behind the restaurant. ($6 for over 3 hours) The restaurant is long and thin with a cute indoor patio vibe at the back. Decor was comfortable and not stuffy at all. Only drawback was the darn seat cushion that had a mind of its own and didn't want to stay put. Menu is limited but that's a good thing. Enough options from fish to beef to vegan. Prices were not out of control like I expected and were quite reasonable for the quality. Nice wine selection from $40 bottles to $1600 bottles. Glasses were reasonable from $14 to around $40. Pouring was from glass jars into our glasses for a bit of flair. Two of us opted for the braised short ribs. Both raved about the dishes and said the sauce was so good they would have taken bottles of it home. I had the pan seared trout that was cooked to perfection. Totally fabulous. The table bread was fresh from the oven. Little dip into the pan sauce was a great herby, oily complement to the crusty exterior of the bread. Desserts were crepes for two of us and crème brûlée for me. Pillowy soft brûlée with a harden sugar crust. I was in heaven. We opted for a coffee and a pistachio macaron each to finish the meal. Perfect ending as Gaby y Jules macarons are truly the best I have ever had and pistachio is my favorite. The waitress was wonderful. Knew when to come to the table and when to leave us to our talking. Helpful with suggestions. Did not make us feel rushed in the least. She was a gem. If I am gushing, it is well deserved. Definitely a restaurant I will go back to multiple times. Don't let anything deter you from going here. Forget the weird credit card policy or the charge for a reservation and just go. Hopefully you will have a meal and experience as memorable as mine. read more

Paris 66 is exactly what the owner says it is - an affordable ( by high quality French standards) French bistro. It's not Benoit, and it's not intended to be. All of our dinners here have been excellent. Tonight it was mussels, cassoulet, red burgundy, and macarons. Service was professional, although the server didn't have any grasp of the French language. There's nothing else like it in Pittsburgh. read more

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The ambiance, especially on a warm day sitting at the outdoor patio, was lovely. The waiters were very nice and willing to answer any questions. The food is definitely on the pricey end, but I would consider it worth it. I ordered the escargot and a New York strip. The escargot was great, but the steak was a bit rough to eat. I overheard a party next to me rave about their salmon as well. Overall, a nice restaurant if you're in need of a Parisian fix like I was. read more

I went with my fiancé for a date night. The interior made it feel like we were in Europe, which we loved. The service was solid. Very nice waitress, and the time between courses for us was perfect. It didn't feel rushed, or too long. For appetizers, we ordered a French onion soup and a baguette with butter. The French onion soup was pretty average, but tasty. The baguette was warm and fluffy. For the main course, we ordered the scallops and the calf liver. The sauce for the scallops was incredible, and the bacon paired well with it. The calf liver also had an incredible balsamic vinegar sauce, which added a nice acidity. Overall, great experience. It was pricey, but if you can afford it, I recommend it. read more

I ordered the trout, the big plate is full of oil without any sauce or decoration, just plainly organized . I feel it makes the fish tastes too greasy. The lemon juice sticks out on my first bite, other than that any other flavor( if there is any) is covered. Totally not worth the price and I'm a little disappointed about this main course read more

Paris 66 - Rainbow trout - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Food was absolutely amazing! Our server was so knowledgeable and helpful with us deciding between several options that we couldn't make up our mind on! We even showed our 11 year old son pictures of our food and he asked to go here for his 12th bday! read more

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I used to really like this place. We would go on special occasions. Our latest and probably last was the day before Mother's Day. The menu changed with a la cartel items, which were VERY disappointing, shriveled up beans and not much of them for the price, celeriac purée was very underwhelming. The fish was good, but swimming in butter. The bread was delicious as always , as well as the hazelnut tarts. Overall this meal did not seem very special to us. read more

While this place used to be a favorite of mine, I can no longer support it. A couple of weeks ago, I was planning to take my mother and partner to the restaurant, and I made a reservation on open table. On the day of the reservation, my mother tested positive for covid, my partner and I were exposed, but had yet to test positive. We call the restaurant as soon as we knew, (10am) for a 3pm reservation. I believe this to be the right and responsible thing to do. We explained in the voicemail what happened and that we would not make our reservation. A few days later I noticed a $90 no show charge from hte restaurant. I call and got their voicemail and left another message asking them to call me back to discuss the charge. No reply. All this inflexibility around a pandemic and wanting to protect their waitstaff, a comically high no show fee, and an unwillingness to call me back, is pretty terrbile in the service industry. There are other restaurants a stone's throw away. Go to them - i personally would recommend Margaux. read more

Amazing restaurant, must come back to try other dishes. My fav was: The rainbow trout & the mussels cooked with garlic, parsley, butter. We also enjoyed the French onion soup, snails in garlic was good with side of fries that was tasty, & Steak was cooked perfectly goat cheese salad was nice. Must leave space for the chocolate mousse. read more

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Over two weeks ago my husband and I and another couple had dinner at this restaurant. I left a poor review on Open Table, as our server was very overbearing and my husband's portion was minuscule. The owner contacted me, refuted everything I said and bullied me into removing the review. He promised me some type of very vague compensation if I returned to the restaurant. He offered me nothing in writing. The owner's arrogant, belittling manner of speaking to me was even worse than what we experienced at the restaurant. My husband called the owner back and complained about how he spoke to his wife. My husband was under the impression that the owner would send us some type of compensation. Nothing has come of this. We will never return to this establishment. read more

Ok. Let me update. This place is great but definitely out of my price range. So it's a special treat only. Brunch is definitely a good option to the dinner when you have less money. I still think it's on the expensive side. That might just be French cuisine. I don't know. read more

Incredible atmosphere! The service was great and so was the food. My favorite part was dessert Order the chocolate mousse! read more

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Disappointing visit after 15 years of eating here. It just isn't what it used to be. Slow service and obstinate owner.

I love the quaint atmosphere of Paris 66. The food and cocktails, albeit pricey, never disappoint. Also, their friendly, knowledgable staff is utterly phenomenal and make you feel totally at home. The last time I visited this spot I was catching up with a friend whom I hadn't seen in awhile. We stayed for quite awhile I never felt like we were being rushed to leave which I truly appreciated. Definitely make a reservation and leave a bit early as parking isn't the easiest to come by in this area. read more

It was OK. Not the best French food I've had and for the price was mostly lackluster. French onion soup was ok, again not great. Mussels were of good quality but lacked flavor in the broth. The fois gras was very tasty although such a small plate. I have been to other restaurants before where you order your meat and then add the sides, but again, for the cost, it didn't seem worth it. The glazed carrots tasted like they were possibly made with all-spice? I couldn't quite place the spice, but it was quite unsavory. The lamb was tender but kind of tasted like a meal you'd make in your crock pot. And I've made better lamb in mine... The "roasted beet salad" was actually pickled beets and when paired with the vinaigrette dressing was way too acidic. The waitress said they were roasted and then pickled?? But really they looked straight from a jar and tasted that way too. We love to go to fine dining restaurants and happy to pay for quality food but I wouldn't choose this restaurant again. Everything was mediocre. In response to the owner: Yes, I have been to France. The food was beyond incredible there, here, not so much. read more

Came here for brunch and but found the food average at most. We got the salmon Benedict and Croque Madame, and both came out in very small portions with average taste. The presentation was a bit lacklustre as well, as the plates looked rather empty. Nothing tasted bad, but there also weren't anything that stood out. read more

Paris 66 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I'm an out-of-towner visiting from LA and a friend recommended Paris 66 in addition to a couple other restaurants for me to try out. To be honest, I chose this place based on the owner's responses to peoples' reviews. I thought, either this guy is off his rocker or the food is really good. I can confidently say I really enjoyed my meal tonight! I had the salade Nicoise a la Lori, Scallops a la Savini, Sauvignon Blanc, and a trio of macarons. Delightful dinner of fresh ingredients, albeit a pricey one. Staff were nice and my server was attentive. I may need to come back to try their foie gras and mussels before I fly back. East Liberty, you've got a special little place here. read more

I love finding places on my Pittsburgh "list" amidst running masked errands in a new territory. This timeless little Bistro gem reminds me to chillax and enjoy the moment ... and brunch of champions! The indoor and outdoor seating is above and beyond Covid restrictions which makes your Pittsburgh Parisian experience here so safe and pleasant! Fredrick the owner, is hands on and his touch is evident in every aspect of this charming cultural experience .. . music, excellent Parisian fare, attentive staff (Alex) , wonderful ambiance! If you want to spend a few hours at the best bistro in Paris in Pennsylvania- you would be smart to come here and enjoy for yourself! Enjoy and you're welcome! #paris66 read more

Paris 66 - You had me at Dirty martini! Yes please! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania