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    Cafe Du Jour

    4.6 (271 reviews)
    Closed • Closed
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Intimate
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Goat Cheese Fritter
    Sarah K.

    There are parts of Pittsburgh that are slowly declining and the Southside is one of them. What once was bustling with bars and restaurants is now empty and filled with violence. Nonetheless, smacked dab in the emptiness of the Southside lies a hidden gem called Cafe du Jour! With a brightly lit outside, this little restaurant is nestled in between 2 vacant buildings, but that doesn't take away from its charm. Inside, the restaurant is very small and only has about 10 to 15 tables. The kitchen is small and right up front. There is an outside patio with a beautiful wall waterfall, which was obviously closed for the winter. I got a sneak peek, however. Its just so charming inside. Apparently, the menu changes seasonally and most likely even more frequently than that, which is just one of the many reasons to keep coming back for more! Here's what my friend and I tried: [Goat Cheese Fritter]: The flavors in this appetizer were phenomenal. The goat cheese fritter was the star of the show, but it so easily paired well with purple cabbaged beets and roasted pepper fondue. All the flavors meshed perfectly together. [Focaccia]: There was a tomato focaccia with a Bourbon black garlic spread that was so delicious. The focaccia was soft yet crisp and the spread gave a well rounded dynamic to the dish. [Mushrooms]: I don't like mushrooms but these were amazingly seasoned and seared. I loved the burrata and baguette which accompanied the dish. [Stuffed Chicken]: I can't say enough good things about this chicken. It was perfectly cooked and stuffed with goat cheese, roasted red peppers, and a mushroom duxelles. All the flavors were exquisite and had me eating the entire dish. The butternut squash puree and smashed potato were delicious beyond belief. [Short Rib]: You could cut this rib with a fork. It just fell off the bone. The orzo that came with the dish was deliciously seasoned. [Flourless Chocolate Torte]: I don't normally like a lot of chocolate so this wasn't my favorite. There was also an almond whip cream on top that I didn't care for. [Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake]: This was so so so good. It was sweet but in the best way. The praline added a saltiness to the dessert. It was just all around amazing! I must say that this place was one of the best restaurants I tried this year. I cannot wait to come back and see what Chef Paul comes up with!

    Tartlet with eggplant, fig, ricotta
    Jim R.

    The food is downright amazingly delicious every time. Service is always very good. The outside patio is very cozy and the little pond is delightful

    North African pork loin chop
    Rachel T.

    My favorite restaurant in Pittsburgh so far. The ambience is very clean and quaint with very friendly service. If I wanted to relax with a cup of wine and good food it would be here. All the food is delicious. The soup of the day was really good, the mushroom soup was a very clear broth. The best was the braised beef. The orzo and tomatoe sauce and the extremely well flavored soft beef.

    Focaccia
    Caroline W.

    Amazing hidden gem in Pittsburg!!! The restaurant is quaint, with a home kitchen vibe. Staff were friendly too. Each course was equally impressive. We started with the rosemary focaccia and mushroom consommé- both delicious, hot, and fresh. The focaccia is a must order. For mains we ordered the eggplant rolls and braised short rib. 10/10. Lastly the flourless chocolate torte was phenomenal. We left still thinking about the food...

    Short ribs
    Stuart O.

    This is just one of the best restaurants in pittsburgh. Came here again after a show at city theater. It's a small restaurant. We got lucky with nice weather so were able to sit outside. They are byob, so brought a couple of bottles of wine. The wait staff are already super friendly. The soup continues to be excellent. We also got salads, the focaccia (after seeing it as we walked in) and roasted mushrooms with burrato and crostini and tomatoes! Super yummy! For entrees, the four of us got short ribs, meatballs (a mainstay here), lamb pot pie, and cauliflower steak! Each dish was made impeccably. We left with a lot of leftovers, but that's because we wanted to try so much! Don't come in a hurry. We enjoyed our meal over two hours on the patio!

    Salmon
    Caitlin M.

    This place is a hidden gem in the Southside! One of the few places we like to bring out of town guests and friends! Brought my in-laws here and the meal did not disappoint!! Started with the famous meatballs as an appetizer. In my opinion, they're the best in the burgh! Pictured: the salmon, pork chop, and lamp pot pie. They're BYOB which is even nicer. Staff is also lovely and highly attentive. Will always be a staple of ours! Highly recommend

    Lamb pot pie
    Colleen F.

    Enjoyable healthy meal with great service! We had the mushroom soup to start with bacon wrapped dates stuffed with chorizo. For our entrees rolled eggplant and lamb pot pie. Flavorful, creative! Kudos to the chef!

    Chicken thigh confit
    Grace Z.

    This is easily the best meal I've had this entire year. I know it's a high accolade but it was everything I wanted- Small, intimate, fresh ingredients and passionate service. We walked into some amazing aromas and you're lucky they don't charge for the good smells. The kitchen is right by the front door and I'm already intrigued. We got the chicken thigh confit and lamb pot pie to share. For small plates we got the meatballs and mushroom soup. The chicken was fall off the bones juicy and tenders and the lamb pot pie felt so home made and full of flavor. It was incredibly tender. The veggies were just right and the meat was also just right and tender in the potpie. Very harmonious dish topped with puff pastry on top. I couldn't have asked for a tastier meal but we needed to have dessert to seal the deal. We all have an extra stomach for dessert of course. The pistachio cake blew my mind. Usually they use too much artificial flavoring fe almonds or other nuts and sweeteners so you lose the taste of pistachio which should be more delicate. I LOVED the light and fluffy pistachio cake to end my night. Thank you so much for this fabulous and memorable meal. I will definitely be coming back again

    Half eaten focaccia
    Lauren T.

    Such a cozy space in the Southside for a delicious meal. You feel like you're walking into a friend's home when you step into cafe du jour. Service is excellent. There are only a few tables and the kitchen is up front out in the open. Other reviewers are right that it can be a bit smoky but I'd describe it as minimal. We weren't too bothered. The food was not only fabulous but beautifully presented, too. We tried the focaccia, chile salmon, the chicken thigh confit and orzo risotto. Everything was full of flavor and fresh. They live up to the French/European-style description. Keep in mind the restaurant is BYOB (with no corking fee) as well as cash or Venmo/paypal only. The prices were honestly very reasonable for the quality of food. I'm really looking forward to experiencing the patio once it's warm outside and bringing guests to enjoy it with us next time.

    Chicken Thigh Confit
    Carolyn K.

    Food was amazing, so much thought went into the preparation and presentation of the dishes. Service was awesome too, felt like you were greeted by old friends! I ordered the Chicken Thigh Confit. It's BYOB, and cash only (or Venmo). Cozy chic vibes, but don't wear anything you don't want to smell like cooking smoke/grease. Poor ventilation and everything you wear smells like cooking oil. Don't let this deter you from going, just dress accordingly!

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    The food was seriously delicious! Such a charming place! We had many small plates. The salmon was perfect!

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    Excellent service, venue and food. Now have outdoor heaters that create a cozy outdoor experience. First class and creative dishes.

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    Dinner from appetizers to dessert was beautifully prepared and professionally served. We will return.

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