Fish nor Fowl

4.8 (619)

$50 and over

Italian

5523 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206-3512

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2 people

May 11, 2025

May 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 13 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.

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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
(412) 460-4644
Website
http://www.fishnorfowlpgh.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Richard DeShantz

Location
5523 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206-3512
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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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 619 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Pittsburgh / Western PA
Innovative
Pittsburgh / Western PA
Italian
Pittsburgh / Western PA
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables
Pittsburgh
Innovative
Pittsburgh
Italian
Pittsburgh
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

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.

619 Reviews

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Alena
Pittsburgh8 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went to dinner with a friend and it was an amazing experience! We were able to take our time and enjoy ourselves. Food was amazing and so was the service! We took a bathroom break and came back to champagne on the table! can’t wait to come back.
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Bernadette
Pittsburgh27 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
2nd time here & BOTH experiences were wonderful & it’s ALWAYS nice being surprised by a complimentary birthday dessert! The new menu is exciting but I really miss the shrimp-crab stuffed HUGE shells I had in February. Actually have ANOTHER reservation via dtr to celebrate Mom’s Day tho a couple days afterwards cause of her schedule! The little bit of a wait will be well worth it!
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OpenTable Diner
Pittsburgh3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great experience; friendly service from our server who brought the some list to us for questions about wine. We had a bottle of bubbly, duck, salad, pasta, and octopus. All exceptionally prepared. 5 stars.
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Andrea VIP
Alabama16 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful meal, from start to finish. We will be back
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Stephanie
Pittsburgh2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came in for a graduation dinner and they really did the most to make it a special evening. The staff was so friendly and nice, food was excellent, and the ambience was great. My parents kept commenting on how good the dinner music was haha. They gave us a little sweet treat and champagne on the house which was beyond kind. 10/10 experience, will definitely be back!!
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Tony VIP
Pittsburgh13 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome food and awesome service. Sat at the bar upstairs and the bar tender was by far the best. Made our night and the meal was outstanding. Great place.
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Veronica
New York City19 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 30, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Get the whipped ricotta and focaccia. It’s amazing!
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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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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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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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Booked 13 times today

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

Website
http://www.fishnorfowlpgh.com/
Phone number
(412) 460-4644

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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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