We asked to sit on the outdoor second floor patio through Yelp RSVP and it was so nice watching the sunset as we ate. It's my second time coming to Poulet bleu and the quality of the food between the years I've been is still excellent. The mushroom risotto was so light and creamy and had a really strong blast of umami. The duck roast I asked to be rare but they usually serve it at medium rare. It had such a light but flavorful crust. The tart raspberry sauce paired really nicely with the savory duck. I thought the panisse was just ok with the duck. The pate was super super light and creamy and the fat and salt on top was savory and worked great. Escargot was buttery and had a good bite to it. Our servers were so sweet and accommodating to my food allergies and had yummy recommendations for drinks and food. Can't wait to come back. read more

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If a restaurant takes 4 weeks to get a rezzy and charges over 100/ person, it better be incredible. This however was not. Steak was over cooked. Truffle risotto was soupy at best. Fries were salty. But not as salty as the waiter Tyler's assistant. She made things uncomfortable on several occasions. I would consider going back for the top deck city views and a drink. But wouldn't touch the French steak bistro food experience with a 10 foot pole. My wallet thanks me, but my belly even more so. Wont be going back read more

Another great dinner!! Atmosphere and ambience was perfect Found my new favorite pairing Get the cheese platter and the liver pate This will put your palate over the edge I had the gnocchi for dinner AMAZING read more

On several occasions I tried to get a last-minute reservation at Poulet Bleu to no avail. But as a holiday weekend approached, I figured I'd attempt to get in on a day typically celebrated in the backyard with burgers and dogs. I was not disappointed. When we arrived, were seated immediately upon our reservation time in an upstairs room reminiscent of a West Palm Beach swinging 60's hot spot. This small area was cozy but well-lit and equipped with its own bar. The barkeep was our assigned server and his performance was without complaint. The cocktails we ordered were tasty and refilled quickly upon consumption. We weren't looking to overindulge on this particular occasion, so we opted to just go with a simple baguette and cultured butter to start. As most starters of bread and butter, it hit the intended spot. When our server returned, we then proceeded to order the bistro salad, a strip with bordelaise, a strip with bearnaise, pommes frites, and the mushroom vol-au-vent. My salad arrived and unfortunately felt a little basic. The description of the salad was on point in regard to the menu, it just lacked pizzazz, I guess. I know this is generally a menu favorite, so I will chalk this up to my personal taste. Very clean ingredients though, and a nice little acidic palate cleanser. Entrees were delivered and this is where we got a bit disappointed. Both the bordelaise and bearnaise were delicious and perfectly prepared... However, our steaks were not. My husband, who prefers medium rare, received medium well. I prefer medium, and my steak leaned more toward mid rare. Perhaps the plates were somehow mixed up at some point. Not entirely sure but swapping back wasn't an option as we had ordered different sauces. I understand that producing precise steak temps can be a difficult skill to master, but it's a little harder to swallow when it occurs with a $50 steak rather than a $15 cut of meat at an Outback. And to be clear, we did not bring this to our server's attention. Had we, I'm sure the restaurant would have been happy to rectify the situation. We were just somewhat pressed for time. Frites were crispy and delicious and left nothing to be desired. The mushroom vol-au-vent was expertly prepared, light, fluffy and so tasty. It was a bit heavy on salt though. And I LOVE salt. So that was mildly disheartening, but rest assured, I would order it again in a minute. Lastly, I am sure that it's no surprise to anyone, we proceeded with ordering the soufflé for two. What can be said of this dessert that hasn't been said already? Let's just leave it at this - GET IT (and save plenty of room)! All in all, our dining experience at Poulet Bleu was good. The atmosphere is fun, but pleasant. It's a brightly lit, unique little spot to enjoy a meal. Although not perfect, I may return. However, I may opt for a chicken or pasta dish my second go round. read more

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Top of the line. Great place for a special meal. Minimum words for a review is unnecessary.

I very rarely struggle to choose the "standout" item of an evening, however, when everything is as delightful and photogenic as every dish at @pouletbleupgh, it makes it increasingly difficult to choose. So PLEASE scroll through. I started my evening with a glass of quite frankly the best rosé I have ever had (Rose of Pinot Noir, Joseph Jewell) with the delightful steak tartare that almost had a lemony flavor that was quite springy and amazing and my friend got the always classic French onion soup which is always divine as I had to of course steak a spoonful of. For mains we got the mussel, pommes frittes (the garlic aioli omg), truffle risotto, and burger. You of course cannot go and not get the soufflé no matter how stuffed you are. Overall, I have been recommending this place to my friend for 4 years and was worried it wouldn't love up to the hype I made it after the pandemic, however, I ever so quickly remember why it is one of my favorite restaurants in Pittsburgh. Everything is divine. read more

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The best fries in pgh. Love the ambiance and the service. Great place to take friends from out of town

The space is beautiful- very fresh and airy. There is a great outdoor space too for some al fresca dining. The service was also fantastic. Very attentive and knowledgeable. I had the gimlet cocktail and it was like a glass of fresh lemonade. The presentation was super cute too- little clothespin holding lavender and a dried line on the rim of the glass- so cute! The food was kind of underwhelming, especially given all the press and excitement over this restaurant. The mashed potatoes were basically just melted cheese. You literally had to cut them wth a knife. I love cheesy potatoes, but I'm not sure there were any potatoes in there. The warmed olives were also overcooked to the point where they were soft and mushy; not good. On the other hand, dessert was amazing! We got the chocolate soufflé for two. You have to order this when you order your meal because it takes 30 mins to make, but it was worth it! Light, gooey, and the banana ice cream and sauces were amazing. This is a must-try! read more

My boyfriend and I ate here for a birthday dinner. We ordered drinks, appetizer, dinners, and dessert. The cocktails were strong and looked pretty. For an appetizer, we ordered the steak tartare which we had never had before. Despite my reservations on eating raw meat, it was a nice texture with shredded cheese on top which you spread on crusty bread. We ordered the truffle risotto and the bass for our meals. The truffle risotto was very creamy with a strong truffle flavor. The bass was very tender and had interesting sauces on top. The bass portion was a little small. For dessert we ordered the grand marnier soufflé which takes extra time to be prepared. It came with ice cream, strawberries, and a sauce to drizzle on top. It looked so good, we forgot the picture. We aren't dessert people, but I recommend this dessert. The wait staff was also very attentive! Overall we had a great experience! read more

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Good, service, decor, ambiance. Great place for solo or group dining. Neighborhood feel !

Exceptional French cuisine in a city not known for exceptional food of any kind. A small slice of big city!

Came here a couple times during happy hour and absolutely love the food and ambiance. If you are coming for dinner, make sure to make a reservation. They have a wide selection of alcohol and other cocktails available. I highly recommend the french onion soup, it is very cheesy and has a unique taste compared to that of other restaurants. I also really liked the tartare and the mussels. The fries are so light and really tasty. These are all bites that are sharable at the bar area. This is a great date spot as well as a evening coworker outing. I am excited to come back and sit down for dinner here soon! read more

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My husband and I came here for a date night. Neither of us had been here before and from the moment we walked in the decor and feel of the place draws you in. We started with mussels and Brussels with bacon jam as appetizers and were not disappointed. Additionally, we ordered the beef cheek and my husband got the chef's cut that was a flat iron steak. Steak came with pommes frites that were delicious. My beef came on top of potatoes/with cheese ,peas, carrots, and onions. Soooo much flavor! It was to die for. The base kind reminded me of pairing with a tasty pot roast. If you get two entrees I would recommend only one appetizer as the portions were very generous. We will be back for sure and would love to come in the summer to enjoy the patio! read more

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You know how places are hyped, you get super excited to go for your birthday, you know it's expensive but you think, "what the hell" it will be worth it? Poulet Bleu is all but that last bit. Hyped: took a month to get a rez for my birthday. Arrived to be seated in the odd and not the least bit cool upstairs. Oh well. Expensive: we had one glass of wine, one beer, one appetizer and one shared entree. Four items: $150. Worth it? Absolutely not. Ribeye and fries are anywhere and theirs isn't so special. But it was the really bad service that puts me in the disappointed category. Rez at 7pm, we left at 9:30. 2.5 hours of joy? Nope. That's how long it takes to get service that you have to request from beginning to end: can we order drinks? Can we place our dinner order now? More water please. Is there a dessert menu? May we have the check? We were in the land of forgotten diners. Server took the orders of TWO tables seated after us. Ordered 40 minutes in when we asked to order. One hour: told the kitchen was backed up, as the tables seated AFTER us were served. Not a kitchen problem, server error. Runner brought dinner at an hour in. Server didn't check back....it's small up there and he was right there. Asked for the check at over 2 hours in. Check was wrong. Was told they carried over drinks we had at the bar. Did I mention we didn't have drinks at the bar? Look....this restaurant group does a great job of bringing innovative places to Pittsburgh. Thing is, if you are going to charge waaay above market price for your food, best be sure it's impeccable and that service is above reproach. Or at least hire folks that apologize when things go badly, as this experience did from beginning to end. At first we thought "meh, off night for the guy. We will try again another time". But on further thought, while the service was yucky, the food was fine. Just fiiiiiine. $100 ribeye and fries needs to be much more than fine. read more

My partner and I came out here for a celebration dinner. I was expecting something over the top and different going to a "French" restaurant, since that market isn't as saturated in the area, but I was comforted to find a cozy nook tucked away on butler street with nothing over the top for the regular foodie. The appetizers were average to start, we began with their escargot and truly the butter was more of a draw than anything (as is usually the case with escargot). However, when we moved on to the French onion soup, I was a little hesitant. They'll charge me $16 for this common soup, how good could it be? Let me tell you, this soup was worth both of us getting a bowl! The portions weren't huge but the flavors were mountainous! I could have been satisfied having the soup alone. The entrees we had also fell into a typical flavor profile, as I got salmon and it's a challenge to find a good salmon dish with layers of flavor other than the fish itself. They could deliver on some bites, but consistency that night could use work. We did however get an additional side of the "cheesy potatoes" or as the menu calls them aligot potatoes and if you love cheese, you've absolutely cheated yourself passing on the dish! The flavors, the texture, every part was an absolute bullseye! For dessert we had the beignets with dark chocolate... oh the beignets.... I'd go back just for dessert! And that wasn't the only dessert catching our eye, we noticed our neighbors had gotten the chocolate soufflé and it looked magnificent and so did their reactions! In total I would go again, once a month type of place to keep the flavors special like a delicacy, but I'd certainly experiment with pairings of courses to find the best pair. read more

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This is a rarity for me -- a FIVE STAR REVIEW! First of all, you walk in, and it's the cutest, prettiest, most inviting place you've ever seen. Blue and white, brass fixtures, beautiful tables and chairs, cozy without being cramped. Say it with me, "ATMOSPHERE...!" I love that you can watch them cook. It's like you're sitting in a Ramsey restaurant. My husband wants to go back just so we can sit at the chef's tables. Even in a space as small as this one, I could still hear. We had a lovely conversation while we were there, and we didn't struggle to hear each other at all. Cocktail: French 75. Man, was it delightful. I wish I weren't such a lightweight anymore because I totally would have gotten another. Apps: Oysters Rockefeller, and french onion soup. Good lord. The soup was probably our most favorite thing that we got. That alone was worth the drive and the money. I'm not an oyster girl, but Jeff said they were excellent. They looked very pretty. Entrees: Chef's cut with bernaise, and beouf bourguignon. The steak was cooked perfectly, the sauce was amazing -- you could even taste the tarragon in it. The beouf was very flavorful, and did melt in my mouth. Excellent, again. Dessert: Chocolate soufflé for two with lots of fun things. All I'm saying is that if I knew how to make that, I'd never have to leave the house. Amazing meal, fab atmosphere, will most certainly be back! read more

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Everything was perfect. My sister and I shared the escargot, she had the duck entree and I had the beef bourguignon. We finished with soufflé for two. Absolutely perfect! read more

Poulet Bleu - Escargot - French Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I really loved the ambiance at Poulet Bleu which is certainly very different from what you'd expect at a typical French restaurant. It's got some major island vibes with a wide selection of drinks. I definitely am all about that palm tree wallpaper. I got the Salmon as my main course and hubby got the Corn Risotto. Risotto is a tough dish to get right but they definitely aced it here. We also had to try the escargot since it's a French restaurant; it was very buttery and well-cooked. read more

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What a great experience. Our meals were awesome and the service was wonderful. Made for a warm atmosphere!!!! Can't wait to go back! read more

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I cannot say enough positive remarks about this 5 star restaurant. We made a reservation nearly two months prior to dining at Poulet Bleu. The anticipation for two months leading up to this fine meal was worth it! This restaurant puts Paris in Pittsburgh! I cannot rave enough about the gorgeous interior and design. We ordered a variety of food to include, french onion soup, escargot and the bistro burger. The french onion soup was the best I have ever had, and I have tried many! For dessert, we ordered the soufflé and beignets. The soufflé was perfect and literally melted in your mouth. The beignets were better than Cafe du Monde in NOLA. Yep, better! Do yourself a favor, and make a reservation now! read more

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I scheduled a team dinner, for a group of 5. As a cautionary, I'm from California and was visiting our PGH office. I'm definitely accustomed to great food and drinks working in San Francisco, so I had high expectations. And this restaurant did not disappoint! First off, they were so accommodating to our group! The majority of us arrived within 10-15 minutes of each other, and we assumed we would not be able to be seated until the whole party got there. Nope, the lovely host sat us down and offered us a drink while we waited. Once our party had arrived, we ordered an array of appetizers and drinks, as well as entrees and desserts. We explored the full gamut of the menu. Our server was attentive, and not obnoxious. He answered all of our questions and gave us ample time to enjoy the food. The food itself - AMAZING! I always get weary when ordering filet mignon, it's never cooked how I like. I usually order medium rare - and at every restaurant I've ordered in the past, it was always too bloody. But the filet mignon was perfection! I highly recommend!! I plan to come back here when I'm back in Pittsburgh!! read more

I died and went to heaven at Poulet, every single item we ordered was absolutely amazing. It was truly hard to choose.... we basically ordered every starter and small plate available and then got the risotto as the entree. Our starters included the escargot, mussels, cheese plate, Pom frittes, beef tartare, and the French onion soup. Every dish was excellent, the escargot was buttery and flavorful, the cheese selection was absolutely amazing, I dream about those fries with a garlic aioli, and the mussels with French bread dipped... YUM! The risotto was so creamy and cooked perfectly, I would have that every week if I could. Then to top it all off, we had to order the soufflé, how could you not? And seriously it's one of the most incredible desserts I've ever had. Cannot recommend Poulet enough, too absolutely need to check them out if you haven't yet and be sure to treat yourself! read more

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This place has been on my list for a while, and for good reason. The food-from the petit plats to dessert-was fabulous. As we walked in, we realized why you have to make a reservation weeks in advance. It's a quaint little restaurant with so much charm and an adorable outdoor patio. The bar is a huge island, and the chefs cook right there, so it gets pretty warm and cozy inside. Everyone is super friendly and accommodating here. To start-we ordered cocktails and the baguette, a cheese platter and the scallops. The creamy vermouth sauce the scallops were in was drinkable-omg so good. It was definitely one of the highlights of our meal. Next we ordered the ricotta gnocchi, trout and roasted chicken with carrots, potatoes and the mushroom vol-au-vent. The sides were very creamy and rich. My favorite was the gnocchi-the pesto and asparagus with the soft gnocchi was perfection. To finish it off, we had to order the chocolate soufflé. It was just as amazing as it was talked up to be-soft inside with a nice crisp on the outside, with tons of dipping sauces and a side of ice cream. I would come back just for the soufflé. I can't wait to eat here again-it was a wonderful dining experience from start to finish. read more

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I love the mood/ambience of the place and the service. The french food is also so well executed and is delicious. Definitely a great place to celebrate for a special occasion. We had the aioli fries, which were amazing, onion soup (very good but slightly salty), tartar ( had a rich and fun variety of flavors), and two other main dishes. Would definitely come back. read more

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Second time to poulet bleu and still a good as I remember. We split a couple apps, including the amazing mussels in a fennel cream broth. Would absolutely recommend these and get them again. We split the chateaubriand (steak) for two for our dinner. Temperature was cooked perfectly and the flavor was amazing. It came with bone marrow which was so rich and delicious. Server was great, drinks were delicious, once again PB delivered a great experience! read more

Poulet Bleu - Mussels in fennel cream broth - French Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Cozy French bistro with warm romantic vibes. We started with the escargot, which had a garlicy & buttery sauce with a side of baguette. The sauce could have been flavourful, and the baguette could have been toasted with more butter. For the main, the duck confit was on point with its perfect balance between a crispy exterior and tender interior, perfectly paired with a sweet cherry glaze. The chocolate soufflé is another must-order item and the perfect ending to the meal. It was fresh out of the oven, with a crispy crunchy top and moist interior. I especially loved the side of ice cream and jam, and the portion was more than enough for two people to share! read more

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Exceeded my expectations! The atmosphere was wonderful and inviting and the staff were very attentive. The food was spectacular. We ordered the Family Style Roasted Carrots, the Duck entrée, escargot, the aligot potatoes, and got extra baguette. It was an amazing expirience and I will definitely be back again! :) read more

One of the best Pittsburgh restaurant. Ribeye stake and the fries are fabulous The service perfect, the price is sky high but worth the investment 2nd floor has more space and quieter read more

C'est si bon!!! I was lucky enough to have a date night here with my wife tonight, and let me tell you, it was amazing! We had been wanting to try this place for quite some time, but could never seem to be able to get a reservation on a night that worked for us - when my wife called me to tell me that she finally managed to get us a table, I smiled widely. When we arrived, we were greeted warmly and taken upstairs to our table, right by a nice window in the back corner. Our server was prompt, and kindly took our drink orders, which did not take long to receive. Service was excellent throughout the evening, by the way - they paid great attention to details, and made sure we felt comfortable and welcome. We tried the tartare, escargot, and chicken liver pâté as our appetizers, and all were distinctly delicious and well-prepared. If I had to pick a favorite, it would most likely be the pâté. If I had to change one thing, it might be to have a small basket of soft, warm crusty French bread to go with the escargot, instead of two small toasted slices. There was a ton of that delicious garlic butter left over that we couldn't mop up - maybe it's for the best, since we definitely enjoyed a very rich meal. Our entrees were absolutely fabulous - I had the boeuf Bourguignon and she had their delicious Sous vide / roasted chicken breast with mushrooms and mashed potatoes. Such delicious, refined versions of the simple dishes from which they were born! We enjoyed each and every bite - often sharing across the table because they were so delicious!!! We finished the evening with their Gran Marnier soufflé, which you must order at the beginning of the meal (cooked to order, and takes a while to bake) and it was an astounding experience! It's served with delicious vanilla bean ice cream, creme Anglais, and tart cherries in Gran Marnier. Such a wonderful dish. Let me tell you, we are just getting started with this place! We shall most definitely be back, and soon! Many thanks to all of the staff for such a marvelous evening! Merci Beaucoup! À bientôt! read more

I really enjoyed Poulet Bleu's decor, drinks and most of the food. The service was also excellent. We decided to share a bunch of petit plats instead of ordering entrees. The chips and dip with the salmon roe on top was one of the best appetizers I have had. The baguette and pommes frites were perfect. The scallops St. Jacques were enjoyable and rich, however, I have no basis for comparison. When we go again, I probably would skip this dish because there are many other appetizers we would like to try. The soufflé was good too, but if I had to do it again, I would have gone with the beignets or another sweeter dessert. I was thrown off a little because we were told about the two soufflés in the middle of our meal because they take about 30 minutes to prepare. There are other dessert options if a large sharing soufflé doesn't interest you. The only dish we didn't like was the lobster spaghetti. The flavor was not what I expected. The sauce was on the sweeter side (I would have preferred a more savory sauce) and herbaceous. For $24, this was a pretty big miss for a petit plat. I look forward to going again and exploring more of the menu read more

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A nice spot for an evening meal. Good wine selection. They never seem to have the soufflé available, but they have other desserts to compensate. read more

I have been wanting to check this place out for years ever since I moved to pittsburgh so this one has been a long time coming. I have to give h to is place 5 stars for the ambiance alone, adorable outside seating patio with beautifully decorated inner dining room are. The kitchen is open and delightful to watch all the various meals being plated. The food was excellent, highly recommend coming for for a fancy date night or if you just want to treat yourself. Their beef tartar appetizer is amazing and the crispy potato chips add such a lovely crunch! wish I could have an entree sized portion... and their salmon was cooked perfectly. Highly recommend it! read more

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I would rank Poulet Bleu as one of the best meals I've eaten in Pittsburgh. The ambiance, the food, the service. It was perfection. My friend and I made reservations over a month ago. Poulet Bleu is a hot place to visit! Making reservations is a must. I was so happy to see Bordeaux on the wine menu! So a glass of that was definitely had. We decided to get a few different things to share. We got - escargot, tartare, 2 sides (mushrooms and asparagus) and gnocchi. For 2 people - this was WAY too much food. But we wanted to try all the things. I think one app, one side, and a shared entree would have been plenty. But - it was worth it and every morsel was phenomenal. My favorite part of the whole meal was the gnocchi. It had a brown sauce, super light cheesy gnocchi (seriously best gnocchi i have ever had) and vegetables. It was SO good. I highly recommend getting it. Did I mention we also got the souffle for 2? Yeah - of course we did! Get it. It's worth it. Just don't get as much food as we did :) Go and make reservations! read more

Great onion soup. Super hamburger. Kale salad wonderful. Deserts are fabulous. Service very good and attentive.

I've been hearing about this place for years and it's been top of my list to check out. Snagged a last minute reservation for a weekend night and were sat downstairs inside. Vibe was cute and quaint (very French cafe esque) and the overall experience was excellent. Started with the French martinis (refreshing without being overly cloying) the cheese plate (I don't looooveFrench cheese so this fell short on my pallet) and the olives For the main course, my date and I went with the chateaubriand for two ($105) and the Chateau Rocher Corbin 2016 vintage ($80 ish I believe) And we finished with the chocolate soufflé The steak is served sliced with the split bone and marrow with a large basket of frittes. The steak was flavorful, perfectly cooked, with a beautiful crust and the fries were seasoned well. The soufflé was classically done but found myself leaning towards the ice cream it was served with over the dessert itself The highlight of the night was the Sommelier's wine pick. Given my date and I's different wine tastes (literally opposite ends of the spectrum) the bottle was near perfect and exactly what we didn't realize we needed. Overall, an exceptional date night spot that I will be returning to. The only mistake we made was not sitting in their beautiful courtyard given the nice weather read more

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I've never been to France, but if I ever make it there, I hope it tastes like Poulet Bleu. From start to finish this was by far one of the best meals I've had in a long while... and we've been visiting some delicious places recently. Our waiter, Timothy, informed us of the best way to explore the menu - either stick to small and share or have the Gran Plats. Since my husband wanted steak, we decided to forego the small plates... But I HAD to get the French Onion Soup. Picture Julia Child in her apron slaving away in the kitchen all day just to serve you this crock of soup. That's what this soup tastes like. Beef broth, onion, french baguette, melting cheese, and topped with chives. If I wasn't in a public setting, I would have picked up the bowl and slurped the rest. For our Gran Plats, I selected the Ramp Pesto Gnocchi and Timothy recommended the side of carrots. If the server recommends something as obscure as carrots, you listen! Now don't get me wrong, I loved my pillowy soft gnocchi and veggies (so fresh and perfect for spring) but I LOVED those carrots!!! Please everyone, ORDER THE CARROTS!!! The sweetest of the carrots combined with the light but creamy creme fraiche and the texture of the hazelnut was just blissfully good. Though incredibly full, we couldn't go up a French restaurant and not get dessert. Splitting a creme brulee had to be done. Crispy on top while soft in the custard with some delicious berries on top - what more could you ask for? I may not have been to France, but I've now been to Poulet Bleu and tonight that was just as good. PS:. Thank you Timothy for the carrot recommendation!!! read more

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First impressions as you walk in: nice patio at the entrance for outdoor seating. We were brought upstairs and seated in a bar area (which seemed to be one of two in the restaurant). This was our anniversary dinner, which my wife had called ahead of time to tell them because we were concerned about the stated time limit and wanted to be sure we wouldn't be rushed out. She did not ask for a specific table, but it would have been nice not to be seated in the middle of a row of very cramped tables. If I had to guess from the decor, I would have thought I was in the Caribbean, so it almost felt like a homage to French imperialism rather than France proper. Off-putting. The food was, at best, meh. The cheese board was mostly Californian cheeses rather than French. I ordered the flat iron steak medium rare and it came so underdone, I'd call it black-and-blue. We also ordered the family-style roasted carrots with creme fraiche... creme fraiche is meant to be slightly sour, but this tasted like whipped sweet butter. No idea what happened there. We ordered the chocolate soufflé for two. It was underdone to the point of raw batter in the middle. The service was definitely the worst part of the experience. We waited ages for water to be refilled, I was never asked if I wanted more wine. For the price point they're charging, you have to hit a much higher standard for quality of food and service than what they delivered. read more

really cute and intimate restaurant in the Lawrenceville neighborhood. I enjoyed the ambience, decor, and color scheme. The food was generally good, I enjoyed the liver pate and my steak frites entrée, but my French onion soup was lacking and tasted almost rubbery. The chocolate soufflé for dessert was promising, but lacked flavor and wasn't remarkable. I enjoyed the wine list and cocktail menu. food was overall good, but not worth it for the high price. read more

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I'm really sad that I think I lost my favorite restaurant in Pittsburgh. I've came Poulet Bleu multiple times though, yesterday was my first time visiting since September and I found taste of beef tartare and NY strip steak are changed. The portion of beef tartare is getting small and they put more mustard(?), which I didn't taste a lot before. The steak was...so disappointed this time. One of the biggest reason why I thought Poulet Bleu was the best Pittsburgh restaurant was I really loved how they cooked the steak (NY strip and filet mignon). It was the best I've ever had: tender like melting in the mouse, fresh, juicy and just so delicious. They served fantastic taste of steak which other restaurant chef couldn't copy. Especially, I really admired how they cooked NY strip. You know, normally filet mignon is hard to be bad. I was always wondering what their magical secret would be. I thought if they use sous vide method. Anyway, these grateful taste let me want Poulet Bleu every time and recommend it to my friends. However, yesterday my NY strip was...getting ordinary like other restaurants or I can say that it was worse than others. It was not tender enough anymore, salty, seared more, and... just not delicious. Also, it had some fat part which it didn't have so far when I tried. Actually, I can say that the whole portion is getting bigger and thicker, but I missed my delicious dish, even though the total portion was smaller. I felt like I was able to cook this amount, which I don't expect from the chef. Thankfully, our server asked the chef to cook again though, the taste was not getting better even with the second dish and I didn't want to complain anymore. I'm wondering if it's something related to the original chef's leaving, changing recipe, changing meat market, or wrong defrosting process. Because I tasted and smelled old meat like when I put the meat from the freezer to fridge too long. Well, service from the server and atmosphere of the restaurant were still good. Just food was very disappointed and I was so sad. I really want Poulet Bleu to get their pitch again. I don't want to lose what I love. But it would be hard to go back for me. You know, I'm willing to pay to have delicious food I had, but hesitated to do experiments with this price. But, I really want to go back. So please....getting back old delicious taste again. (As a kind of evidences that I've been here multiple times, uploading the pictures. You can easily find the differences of beef tartare. Maybe steak too such as the amount of fat and color if you have good eyes.) read more

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We went to Poulet Bleu on a Friday with a reservation at 5:15pm. Perfect time for us because it seemed like we were one of the first people to arrive at the restaurant. With the cute esthetic inside, we were transported to a cozy home with a large open kitchen of chefs waiting for our order. Starting with the cheese plate: 4 options includes cheeses of different pungent flavors, a fruit spread, lavender honey, toasted almonds, and baguette. Fantastic start with our wine, a glass of Chenin Blanc and a glass of Blanc de Blanc. Dinner consisted of Duck Confit (originally meant to be a starter, however I thought the portion was plenty enough to be the meal), Potato Gnocchi, Pomme Frites, and the Algot Potatoes. All were literally magical and cooked to perfection. The duck had the perfect crisp to some of the edges with the moist inside that melted in your mouth. Gnocchi were quite literally pillows with flavor of bacon and brussel sprouts. Pomme frites came with a garlic aoili that we declared was what the papa johns garlic sauce wish it were. We didn't end up getting a soufflé (what they are most famous for) because we were stuffed! They take 30 minutes to prepare, so we'll order it first next time. read more