Bertrand Pittsburgh — Restaurant in Scott Township

*update Nov2023 (6 months from last post)

Consistency in flavor and service are gustatory properties🤩🤩🤩 of this FOODIE’S GEM OF AUTHENTIC FRENCH, which is extremely a rarity in this town.

The proprietor Chef Bucci is certified member the Confrérie de la Chaine des Rôtisseurs 👏👏👏, a commendation to his culinary expertise.

Tucked away from the bustle of central Pittsburgh, this very unassuming FRENCH FINE DINING is truly outstanding😎😎😎. It does exude a nostalgic Parisienne feeling with its interior decor. — We are pleased to recognize one of the artistic photos 👏👏👏 depicts a location a prior gustatory delight still in business today.

The menu is short sweet and is tried and tested. The prices are very reasonably affordable. The rather generous servings give a homey enjoyment of very Fine French fares.

The BYOW concept is a terrific idea. One can bring a very fine claret of one’s choosing without breaking one’s wallet…. We brought a Corbières Boutenac.🍷🍷🍷

We had a grand dinner with starters of Pate de Foie and Saumon then sumptuous fares of Longe d’ Agneau and Steak Frites.🤩🤩🤩

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A FOODIE’S GEM: DELIGHTFUL AUTHENTIC FRENCH RESTAURANT 🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷. It’s a lovely restaurant with an ambience of a 50’s restaurant set in the Riviera, the piped in Chansons 🎼🎼enhances the feel.

The menu is short and sweet, the listing looks country French😎😎😎. It brings back fond memories of restaurants in Provence and Laguendoc.

The Escargot baked in the shell is superb. Contrast that with the chilled Saumon stack with crème fraise. They’re a savory combination that’s truly refined French.🤩🤩🤩

Filet mignon aux champignon is superb. Perfect med-rare, with silken demi glaze and mushrooms on flavorful potato purée! 👏👏👏.

It truly is a terrific French dining. It’s BYOB, and the whole dinner went so well with a Chateau Armagnac, a lucky pick from my collection 🙃🙃🙃.

Service is excellent and a rather engaging chat with the proprietor Messr Bucci made the evening. 😎😎😎 Another visit is...

We are so glad to have found this gem! Dining at The Bertrand feels like stepping into a cozy Parisian dining room. We visited on a Friday evening for a date night to celebrate my birthday, and it was a truly lovely experience.

We began with the pâté, which was rich, smooth, and absolutely delicious, served alongside perfectly toasted slices of garlic-infused baguette. I also ordered the French onion soup, which was incredible—perfect on a cold night and tasted completely homemade. It was easily one of the best French onion soups we’ve ever had, with a deep, flavorful broth and just the right amount of melted cheese.

For our mains, my husband opted for the Australian Lamb Rack, while I chose the Halibut. Both dishes were cooked to perfection, expertly seasoned, and served on a bed of fresh arugula with a flavorful dressing. We also ordered the purée de pomme de terre, which paired beautifully with our meals. The freshness of the ingredients was evident, and the owner even mentioned that they don’t use any freezers in their kitchen!

For dessert, we enjoyed the Pot de Crème, topped with whipped cream and a mixed berry sauce. It was luxuriously smooth, creamy, and had the perfect balance of chocolate flavor—I could have easily gone for another serving!

The entire evening was delightful. The owner was warm and genuine, stopping by to share a bit about himself and check on us throughout the night. Our waitress was fantastic—friendly, attentive, and made us feel so welcome. The dining room itself was beautiful and cozy, adding to the charm. Since it’s BYOB, we brought a bottle of French wine to share, which made the night even more special.

I can’t wait to return to The Bertrand in the summertime to enjoy the patio and try more of their menu. We had an amazing evening and left completely satisfied. This is a place we’ll definitely be revisiting! 100% recommend...

Second time dining at Bertrand and I think it might just be my favorite or pretty close to being my favorite restaurant in Pittsburgh. The location is so unassuming, if you didn't hear about it through word of mouth or just by luck, you might never know its back there. I was lucky enough to spot their new sign from the Taco Bell drive-thru a few months ago, and I'm glad I did.

The first time I went was in February, when my girlfriend and I dined with another couple. We all enjoyed it (maybe more so for the atmosphere, friendly service and the owner, Lou!), but I remember thinking that the food was pretty good - not amazing. Still impressed however, I suggested Bertrand for our "Dinner Club" group, which we do monthly. This time around was absolutely top notch from the table they set up for our group of ten, to the service, to Lou's infectious personality (and jokes), to most importantly the food. Snails, Soup, Salad, Duck, Beef Bourguignon, Halibut, Chicken, Salmon, Filets; everything we tried was cooked perfectly and was accompanied by delicious sides. I love to cook, and beef bourg is one of my favorites, so I had to try it, and of course it set the bar very high. I tried a bite of the duck as well, and it was probably the best duck I've ever had.

I really can't say enough good things about Bertrand. The entire staff was gracious and welcoming; One of the chefs even sat us, brought over waters and uncorked our wine for us. I can only think of a few restaurants, locally or otherwise, that have the kind of feel that Bertrand has. It's like going to a grandparent or relatives' house for a hearty home-cooked meal; feels good on the soul and stomach. I hope this place and Lou are around for...