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4.7 (143 reviews)

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Haricot verts - French green beans sautéed in butter and relish
Karen H.

Bertrand's is reservation only and BYOB. This cozy little spot was beautifully decorated for the holidays and their staff was so lovely! We got a variety of things - my favorites were the escargot, pomme frites (dare I say, some of the best in town), French onion soup, beef bourguignon, and the orange duck (sadly not pictured because I was too excited to eat it which means I'll have to come back!).

Beef bourguignon
Tracy H.

Went here with my mom on a Thursday night. The ambiance and dining rooms are beautiful. I had the Boeuf Bourguignon and it was out of this world delicious. My mom ordered the salmon and she loved it. We also ordered the pomme frites but they were not what I expected. They were tasty but not the shoestring fries which is what I experienced while living in France. The owner came out to talk with us which was awesome. He has had such an interesting life. Highly recommend trying this place out!

Escargot
Yiying X.

Amazing dinner experience at Bertrand!! The appetizer options are a little limited but everything's great! We had the escargots and chicken liver pate - so good. For large plate, we went for the scallops with asparagus and beef Bourguignon with mashed potatoes, both recommended by our server Emily. And they were super flavorful and delicious - especially love the scallops, very fresh and cooked to perfections! Shout out to Emily - she's super friendly and gave great recommendations. Both the interior and patio are gorgeous, it's hard to pick lol but with either one, you won't disappoint! Overall highly recommend if you are looking for an authentic French cuisine!

Steak au poivre, duck a l'orange, asparagus and pâté.
Sarah H.

We found this gem on our last trip to Pittsburgh. We came twice in one week last time, so we had to come back. It was just as delicious as we remembered. The escargot was tender and delicious and the pate was wonderful. Then we had the duck a l'orange and steak au poivre for the main course, both delicious. And we finished with pot de crème and cheesecake. And several to go boxes. Absolutely love this place. Wish we could bring it back to North Carolina with us. We haven't been here when it's been warm enough for the patio, but the outdoor area is so cute and looks like it will be great when the weather warms up. We will be back on our next trip. You should definitely come here.

Sheila S.

We've been here twice. Tonight we celebrated a 33 year anniversary. I had the scallops, my husband the pork chop. Everything was delicious. Lou greeted us and made us feel like we entered our own dining room. Throughout the night, we heard him greeting several diners warmly. Shannon, guided us on menu options. With champagne (BYOB) and delicious entrees, we had a lovely night. All was topped off with a refreshing key lime dessert. Can't wait to return!!

Casual French Cuisine... BYOB
erica ..

Food, Service, and Ambiance is Top notch! The outside patio is gorgeous and peaceful

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Paula Z.

Not sure where to start. Our friend group celebrates birthdays and we picked Bertrand for the May birthday girl. The vibe: charm, simple elegance. We sat inside because there were 11 of us. Emily was our wonderful server and manager; she was supported by Lili. Our wine was uncorked immediately so the party started (BYO BTW). We started with escargot, delicious! For entrees, quite a variety. Several had the beef bourguignon. Everyone loved it. Two of us had the salad nicoise with perfectly seared ahi tuna and an amazing tarragon dressing, almost a pesto. Other entrees enjoyed included the pork chop, the halibut and the lamb. Sides were ok, very small, but the entrees were generous. We shared a few desserts, pots de crème, French cheesecake and key lime cheesecake. The owner, Luigi "Lou" spent significant time with us making sure we were taken care of. Lovely evening, perfect meal and experience. Definitely coming back.

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Nice atmosphere. Great food. Traditional French, fabulous Duck and Beef Bourgignon, Coq au Vin Owner on site. BYOB

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Always a pleasurable experience. Lou Bucci's place is a hidden gem save room for dessert.

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Excellent as usual each one had a different meal ..steak, halibut,scallops Service very good. Nice quaint peaceful restaurant.

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Should one make a reservation for a Friday night dinner around 6?

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