Paris 66 Bistro

This bistro was wonderful! The food was excellent, our waiter was delightful, and the overall atmosphere was fantastic. It was everything I wanted it to be and more! Highly, highly recommend to anyone looking for a great night out.

We ate at Paris 66 tonight, and, I found it to be a great experience. The restaurant brings Paris right to you in a wonderful atmosphere on Centre Street in Pittsburgh, PA. I was in Paris in 2018, and, this restaurant did truly remind me of the dining there. We started with wine and a cheese dish just like would be if we were in a restaurant next to the Eiffel Tower. We had tender roast beef, succulent and deliciously prepared steak, I myself ordered the duck, the duck was fabulous. My whole family was impressed with the staff, who made arrangements easy and were clearly helping each other to have us have a great experience. My family’s waitress was Abigail, she did amazing, she made us feel at home and was completely professional with her service to us, giving helpful suggestions along the way. Hats off to Paris 66. If you are debating whether to give this place a try, you should check it out, it will be worth it, I promise you that. Sean

I had a very bad experience with the service people but food is ok, the valentine menu was good, the price usd200 for each for 4courses, including two bottles sparking water. I booked three people for 9pm set menu. We arrived on time.and with patience waited on line, about five minutes it was our turn.The male server who has rare hair and fat body did not respond when I told him my name and reservation. He pretended he didn’t hear anything and walked away. When he was back I told him again my name and reservation, I was just worried about the reservation was successful or not, I didn’t understand why he just ignored me. Then I saw the computer screen there was my name on it, it showed “next party Maggie”I was happy and said “yeah That’s my name!” But the fat man said “this screen not for you to see, it is for ourselves checking.” So ridiculous! Does he think he is a spy?! And he still ignored me, and took three menus in his hand and went away , I think it was my turn because there only we three waiting there . After us are couple. Then we followed him went to the table , the ridiculous thing happened,the fat man turned around and said “go back I didn’t ask you come”. I was shocked he treat me like this, I am the customer not a beggar right? How dare he using such attitude to us? But I don’t know how to shouting at him my daughter and son still with me, I must calm down. We had to walked back to the host counter , then I complained to a female server why kept us waiting for so long time. The lady’s attitude was good she said sorry and she went to talk to the fat man, and the lady came back to lead us to the table, the most ridiculous thing happened! she took us the the same table the fat man put three set menu on table! It was so ridiculous! The fat man obviously can allow us to sit down at the first time we went, but he asked us go back to the host counter! !! My good mood totally destroyed by this fat man. I complained to the server who order food for us, he was kind and polite, and asked whether we needed to talk with the owner of the restaurant. I thought the fat man is the owner, but he said no. I never met such service before. The food is delicious but I will never visit this restaurant again . I am spending money not only for food but also good mood, why I wasting time in such restaurant. By the way who knows the fat man is the boss of the restaurant or just a server?

We went to the restaurant for their Valentine’s Day pre fixe menu, and it was $150 for the various courses. The restaurant is small, but we were greeted by the chef who is French and he said, “Welcome to France!” When we walked in. It created a lovely welcome, but they had propped the door open when it was in the low 30s outside, and the cold air was coming in. When we finally got seated (we did have reservations, but had to wait about ten minutes), we were in the outside portion that was sealed off from the cold with plastic curtains and space heaters, but it wasn’t enough to be warm. The escargots were superb, the lobster chowder incredibly tiny—no more than a half cup portion, but tasty. The teaspoon was the size of something my toddler uses to eat, and I felt bad watching my husband look at this tiny bowl that we were paying $150 per person for. The lobster tail was comically small, and not a full tail unless they were incredibly dwarfed lobsters, so we avoided ordering that upon seeing the plates others had gotten. We both ordered the filet with fois gras, which was perhaps the best steak I’ve ever had in my life. But it was 5 ounces before cooking, so a very small portion for my husband. There were only about four green beans and a small dab of Mashed potatoes under the green beans. The mousse apple was artwork for dessert and it was divine, but I’m not a dessert person and gave most of it to my husband. We ordered a cab franc and it was also excellent. The coffee is La Prima which they had in carafes to keep fresh and it was very good. Overall, the food was excellent, but don’t go hungry and wear something warm if it’s winter!

Moshe was very kind, thoughtful, and lovely. My sister and I came here to celebrate our birthdays and he made us feel so special. Moments like what we experienced make life worthwhile. Merci Moshe💜

Stopped in on a whim around noon during restaurant week. Tried the restaurant week menu and was pleasantly surprised. It was kind of expensive, but they have some interesting items on their menu that you can't find just anywhere. Their escargot was a little non traditional but very good. Another reviewer said it was "uninteresting" and I would say it's pepared in a way for the most people to enjoy. For people with more experienced palates, yeah it can be uninteresting. The server was great and responsive. The place is intimate and small and filled up quick for the lunch rush. I would recommend reservations if you're going during prime time. Will return again to try items from their standard menu.

Thank you so much for a wonderful dinner tonight. It’s was an authentic experience- small close table, low cozy lighting, greetings from multiple staff members including a table visit from the owner, and of the food was beautiful. I’m so glad we found this restaurant 🩷 Merci! Our waiter Nathan was also very knowledgeable and gave excellent service. Hope to go again in the future.

French food, but certainly not Parisian. Pretty disappointed with the food we got. The escargot were very underwhelming and maybe canned since they weren’t in the shell. My finance was disappointed by the foie gras. Both entrees we got (pork chop and cassoulet) tasted more like German food than what we experienced in Paris. Good French food if you don’t know any better. Most of the recipes seemed more like southern French food, which is VERY different from the food you would find in Paris. Bit of a bait and switch and way over-priced. They offered dessert, but since the French onion soup I make at home is better than theirs, we decided my crème brûlée was probably comparable enough to save ourselves the money. We decided to stop our check at $300 and go out for froyo instead. I can’t make froyo, but I can cook as well as this place at home. Nothing special. Waitess was great and thankfully warned us about the bad wine carafes. Stuck with purchasing glasses of wine instead. We won’t be back. Too expensive for the okay quality of food. Save yourselves the headache of this used car seller’s vanity project and go to Palm Palm instead. I wish we had. To the cranky owner that has been responding to unflattering reviews: yes, we informed our waitress about our sub-par experience and she said she would let the chef know. Because I AM direct. I wrote this review to inform others who might patron your restaurant expecting actual Parisian-style food. Stick to your day job of selling used cars.

I tried their Sunday brunch for the first time last week and it was fantastic. We sat in their "patio" which has walls and heaters in the winter. It was very cute and cozy. Their brunch is all Al a carte. I got the eggs Benedict with bacon and it was delicious! My niece got the strawberry chocolate crepes and she said it's the best crepes she's had in pittsburgh. Service was slow but they were super nice and helpful. I haven't had their dinner in about 8 years but I'm excited to go back and try it soon.

We went for restaurant week specifically for the restaurant week menu, which they then didn't have. The service was OK but not great, and the food was decent but we've had better French fare elsewhere. Not sure we will return, but it was still an okay place to have dinner on a date night and we didn't leave disappointed. Edit: Never said my visit was in November. It was July.

We are so happy to have stumbled onto this charming restaurant. We had been driving all day, so 9am we checked into our hotel we looked for a restaurant within walking distance. The decor is very Parisian Bistro, and our server was friendly & informative. We started with a house made Brie (I think) spread with honey, and toast points. It was delicious! My husband had the bouillabaisse, one of his favorite dishes, and it was full of lovely seafood. My confit chicken leg over rice was absolutely mouthwatering! We split some fresh fat asparagus, and had some nice cocktails and wine. If we lived in Pittsburgh, we would definitely return.

We wanted to like it! Came here earlier today for my best friend's birthday. Front of the house seemed disorganized and not prepared to welcome guests. Also the cooking area up front was extremely messy. Server was inattentive until it was time to drop off the check. Food was ok, not memorable and not particularly well done. Also overpriced for the average presentation and taste. Again, disappointed because we wanted to love it, and celebrate a great birthday here!

Paris 66 has been a favorite for several years. We have dined there often but also have had to cancel or reschedule on three occasions (including today). The website indicates there is no charge if cancellation is at least 48 hours in advance of the reserved arrival time. Today (Wednesday) I cancelled an upcoming Saturday afternoon reservation on OpenTable because a friend had to reschedule her Pittsburgh visit. My intent was to reschedule when the friend eventually visits but I didn't have a specific date in order to make a new reservation. After cancelling, Paris 66 owner called me at home, and said he was charging me even though the cancellation was 72 hours before our scheduled meal. He indicated I was being reckless by cancelling on three occasions over a six month period. We like the food and the waitstaff has always treated us well. Along with our reservations, always made on OpenTable, we have been there several additional times as walk-ins without a reservation. The restaurant has been a personal favorite, but we won't be back. I'm not sure what the owner believes he's gained by treating someone who cares for his restaurant in this manner. PS - After reading the owner's response to my review I want to add a little. First, all of our reservations (and the three cancellations) through the years have been through OpenTable. I have never had a direct conversation with anyone at the restaurant about cancelling and rescheduling in order to avoid a fee. The owner has "fabricated" that storyline. Second, he's suggesting although cancelling 72 hours in advance, we still had blocked another customer's ability to dine, suggesting Paris 66 was already entirely booked at 4:30P on Saturday afternoon. Unlikely. Finally, he begins his response by asking what I am trying to do to Pittsburgh's last French restaurant. Sir, you called me at my home to tell me you were going to charge me for cancelling my reservation. What are you trying to do to your loyal client base at Pittsburgh's last French restaurant? My advice - let your good and loyal staff handle customer relations and find a quiet place to sit and cool off.

My wife and I went here for her birthday, and we couldn't be happier! Having just been in Paris 6 months ago, Paris 66 felt very authentic. Cozy interior with such a fun vibe. The food was delicious. I highly recommend the whipped Brie with toasted bread. The savory cheese with the onion jam and touch of honey on top of toasted bread made for a mouth-watering perfect bite! We also had a perfect baguette. For entrees, we had salmon and the tri-tip (which was a strip steak for the evening). We ordered fries and asparagus for sides. My steak was cooked to perfection, and the espresso butter was the chef's kiss. My wife loved her salmon and raved about the sauce. Our service was wonderful. Chris was an excellent waiter. We will be back, as we are so happy to have found this gem of a restaurant!

This was an interesting experience. My friend lived in France for a few years and for her birthday, she wanted French cuisine. I got the moules frites which is my favorite French dish, and I was not disappointed.

Delightful brunch. Louder inside than on the outdoor patio. Our party enjoyed the French toast and the Paris 66 Omelette - which is HUGE. I cannot imagine how many eggs go into this one omelette. Our server Andrea was lovely. Definitely make a reservation and enjoy.

My first time trying escargot and it was very tasty. Also had a dirty martini which was great as well.

Delightful service by happy people. Escargot to due for. Loved the calf's liver in a well-balanced balsamic sauce.

First, the food was amazing and the ambiance feels just like a small cafe in the middle of Paris. The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars is because of our interaction when we arrived. We were walking around trying to find a place to eat and thought this place looked interesting, we walked in and were greeted with a cold shoulder, and they stated we couldn't be seated if we didn't have a reservation. We understood since it was a Sunday..but I walked outside and was able to get a reservation on open table right away. We walked back in, and were greeted by a gentleman who seemed to be the owner or manager and I told him I had a reservation. He said there was no need and seated us right away. It was worth the headache because the food was great but wish we had been treated better from the start. Edited to add screenshot of reservation.

This was a wonderful culinary experience and I was joined by my friend who is a French professor and lover of French culture/cuisine. While it is definitely pricey, I felt it was a splurge that was worth it for a special occasion. They didn't have boeuf bourguignon this time, but my tri-tip steak was deliciously prepared. All food was cooked and prepared to order and we also enjoyed glasses of wine and a dessert finished of crepes. The service was extremely friendly and attentive. The restaurant itself is actually somewhat casual inside, but with simple decor that sets the basic Parisienne mood.

The ambiance, especially on a warm day sitting at the outdoor patio, was lovely. The waiters were very nice and willing to answer any questions. The food is definitely on the pricey end, but I would consider it worth it. I ordered the escargot and a New York strip. The escargot was great, but the steak was a bit rough to eat. I overheard a party next to me rave about their salmon as well. Overall, a nice restaurant if you're in need of a Parisian fix like I was.

UPDATE: Amazing experience!! I have previously had a negative experience at Paris 66, but the manager/owner reached out and apologized as they were short staffed and had issues in the kitchen that day. He sent us a gift card within 3 days so we can give the restaurant another try. We do not regret it. We did not get a reservation this time, and even though the place was full, they were nice enough to give us a table right away. Ambiance is nice. Escargot 5/5 - Garlic not overpowering & escargot was not chewy and all the flavors were in harmony with each other. I highly recommend. Bouillabaisse 5/5 - The seafood was amazing. The sauce was tasty & when I asked for extra toast, they gave me plenty free of charge. Tri Tip: 3/5 (The waiter made it clear this time that it's actually a New York Strip. It was made Medium-rare and it was definitely tender this time. He asked if my husband wanted a side with it which was important in my opinion as the steak only comes with butter). I'm giving it 3 stars inly because it doesn't come with a vegetable or some kind of side. The steak is good but nothing special compared to the other meals. Pomme purée 5/5 - Very smooth, not too buttery. It was DELICIOUS! La Soisy crepe 3/5: I think if it has Fresh strawberries (instead if the sauce), it would take it to another level. Crème brûlée 5/5 - The best one I have ever had in Pittsburgh. The right amount of sweetness & the too was super thin and crunchy. YUMMY! Pineapple/cranberry juice 5/5 Coffee 4/5 - Pairing the crepe with some warm coffee was really nice. The service: 5/5 - The waiter, Timothy, was very very nice. He was quick & clearly so good at his job. He asked all the right questions, sold the menu right & actually listened. Offered tap water & didn't pressure us to buy bottles of water or alcohol. I highly recommend this place, especially for an occasion. The owner was really professional and he just let his staff do the magic, effortlessly. I can hear them at every table doing their best to give people the best service and this is the kind if restaurants I like to go to. I will definitely go back. Looking forward to try their Brunch.

Over two weeks ago my husband and I and another couple had dinner at this restaurant. I left a poor review on Open Table, as our server was very overbearing and my husband's portion was minuscule. The owner contacted me, refuted everything I said and bullied me into removing the review. He promised me some type of very vague compensation if I returned to the restaurant. He offered me nothing in writing. The owner's arrogant, belittling manner of speaking to me was even worse than what we experienced at the restaurant. My husband called the owner back and complained about how he spoke to his wife. My husband was under the impression that the owner would send us some type of compensation. Nothing has come of this. We will never return to this establishment.

My wife and I went for Valentine's Day dinner. They had a pris fixe menu. We both started with the escargot and had lamb as the main course. The second course was some sort of odd mushroom mousse. I had two glasses of wine and she had a mixed drink. Overall it was okay but nothing special. But the price of nearly $400 including the tip (which they automatically charged) was outrageous. Definitely not worth the expense. We will not be back. Response to owner: Leaving aside your arrogant attitude, I assure you I am a well seasoned traveler and diner. I have no problem spending $200 per person for a meal. But I expect to be much more impressed than I was. I also assure you that the mushroom mousse was not incredible. The server asked what we thought of it since he said it was the first time it was on the menu. We told him it was something we would not care to have again We had reconsidered our plans and called the day before to cancel our reservation. You were whining that we couldn't cancel because you were having too many cancellations. So we ended up coming but apparently the others who cancelled had the right idea.

Had a wonderful dinner at Paris 66 last weekend. I absolutely love Gaby Et Jules so I have been meaning to come here for a while. As soon as you walk in, you feel as though you are transported into a cozy, French bistro. I also loved their Christmas decorations! I was seated on the patio and I really appreciated the heat lamp nearby. Waiter was very attentive but came by less frequently during the busy rush dinner hour, totally understandable and I did not mind at all. Loved all the dishes my table ordered. The escargot was such a great appetizer and the sauce was amazing. I ended up using the table bread to dip into the remaining sauce and it was amazing. For an entree, I ordered the trout while my friend got the ribeye. Both of us loved our dishes and my friend is convinced this is one of the best steaks they have had in a while. The light sauce pairs well with the trout. I wish I had more room for dessert! Overall, can't wait to go back!

I'm an out-of-towner visiting from LA and a friend recommended Paris 66 in addition to a couple other restaurants for me to try out. To be honest, I chose this place based on the owner's responses to peoples' reviews. I thought, either this guy is off his rocker or the food is really good. I can confidently say I really enjoyed my meal tonight! I had the salade Nicoise a la Lori, Scallops a la Savini, Sauvignon Blanc, and a trio of macarons. Delightful dinner of fresh ingredients, albeit a pricey one. Staff were nice and my server was attentive. I may need to come back to try their foie gras and mussels before I fly back. East Liberty, you've got a special little place here.

Updating my earlier comment to clarify that yes, $9 french fries are in my view expensive, and yes, spending $260 for lunch for JUST appetizers and drinks (we did not order entrees) is expensive. I reduced a star because I did not appreciate the snarky comment from the owner who did not even carefully read my review.

What a great meal and experience. More people need to be going here! It was a friend's choice for a ladies night out. To be honest, I was quite apprehensive about going. Limited menu, high prices, looked stuffy from the website pictures, poor parking, weird credit card and reservation policy and those Yelp review responses. Hum. I could not have been more wrong. Parking was a breeze with a shopping lot about 2 blocks away and a parking garage literally directly behind the restaurant. ($6 for over 3 hours) The restaurant is long and thin with a cute indoor patio vibe at the back. Decor was comfortable and not stuffy at all. Only drawback was the darn seat cushion that had a mind of its own and didn't want to stay put. Menu is limited but that's a good thing. Enough options from fish to beef to vegan. Prices were not out of control like I expected and were quite reasonable for the quality. Nice wine selection from $40 bottles to $1600 bottles. Glasses were reasonable from $14 to around $40. Pouring was from glass jars into our glasses for a bit of flair. Two of us opted for the braised short ribs. Both raved about the dishes and said the sauce was so good they would have taken bottles of it home. I had the pan seared trout that was cooked to perfection. Totally fabulous. The table bread was fresh from the oven. Little dip into the pan sauce was a great herby, oily complement to the crusty exterior of the bread. Desserts were crepes for two of us and crème brûlée for me. Pillowy soft brûlée with a harden sugar crust. I was in heaven. We opted for a coffee and a pistachio macaron each to finish the meal. Perfect ending as Gaby y Jules macarons are truly the best I have ever had and pistachio is my favorite. The waitress was wonderful. Knew when to come to the table and when to leave us to our talking. Helpful with suggestions. Did not make us feel rushed in the least. She was a gem. If I am gushing, it is well deserved. Definitely a restaurant I will go back to multiple times. Don't let anything deter you from going here. Forget the weird credit card policy or the charge for a reservation and just go. Hopefully you will have a meal and experience as memorable as mine.

Had an enjoyable lunch with my husband at Paris 66. I ordered the croque Madame. I was a little worried since it was listed under appetizers that it would be small, but it ended up being the perfect amount! I was really pleased that they allowed me to modify the sunny side up egg for a poached egg instead, and it was perfect! My husband ordered the quiche Lorraine. It was very tasty, but on the verge of being burned... it was just too dark and crisp, he couldn't eat the crust. In addition we shared a strawberry crepe and croissant, both good. We preferred the apricot preserves over the strawberry. The service was okay, our waiter was very, very slow. It took way too long to get our check, and then to finally pay and get our card back.

Paris 66 blew us away. We went for the first time a few weeks ago and had the best experience. Amazing wine, service, ambiance, and food. The owner is so friendly and down to earth!

Disappointing visit after 15 years of eating here. It just isn't what it used to be. Slow service and obstinate owner.

Had an excellent experience at Paris 66! We went on a day where they were understaffed, but that was quite alright because we had all the more time to sit and enjoy the atmosphere and company at this beautiful restaurant. Owner is very nice. Would absolutely recommend the Roquefort moule-frites and short rib bourguignon. We had a very enjoyable time and will be back soon.

Delicious brunch food, good coffee, and warm service - will most likely return to try other aspects of menu

I tried to like it. I was hoping it would be a wonderful meal, especially because we're so limited in terms of French restaurants in the city. But it's sadly not what I thought it would be. It's way overpriced for what you get and what you get isn't that good. I'm walking a dangerous line by even voicing my opinion because apparently the owner attacks anyone who has a different opinion of his restaurant. I've never had a salade nicoise with corn (why corn but no anchovies??) which was odd. Lunch for two people with starters, main and wine will easily exceed $200. For that much you should feel happy about your meal and sadly we didn't. RESPONSE TO OWNER: respectfully sir, I have the right to an opinion and my experience is mine to have. What kind of successful business model is built on bullying anyone who doesn't agree with you ? A general Google search of salade nicoise is tomatoes, or cucumbers, radishes, green beans, capers, red peppers, anchovies ... but no corn, may your Mom Lori who the salad is named after RIP. That might be your interpretation but it's not what anyone would call authentic; and YOU call it authentic French cuisine. That is not at traditional in the South of France. Pittsburgh residents are prepared to pay for incredible meals and service. If the food was worth it, I would obviously pay that amount but it left much to be desired. The only thing I've liked are the desserts but I'm not coming for a dessert. If I wanted only dessert in East Liberty, I would go to Tous Les Jours. I have eaten multiple times at your restaurant, my first ever being a Valentine's Day. I always think to give it another try but I'm moving on. Especially thanks to your predictable response.

The atmosphere is amazing here: so cozy and romantic and French! The owner spoke to us and I noticed he went around to each table which was really nice. The food is good, but not great. The prices couldn't be more of a joke for the quality of food... as I said the food is good, but it's not worth paying $30-$40 for an entree. We came for restaurant week and paid $45 each for a 3 course meal which is ridiculous - it was cheaper in DC for restaurant week which is a much more expensive city than Pittsburgh! Overall it's a cute place but I wouldn't come back again for the prices.

I've updated my four-star review review after the owner sent me an unprofessional response (please see attached screen grab). I shouldn't be surprised...he's French! He should be very grateful because I could easily call the Allegheny County Health Department and report my symptoms. I am a public health professional and I used to work there. ***** I recently dined at Paris 66 to help a friend celebrate a special occasion. While I have dined at Paris 66 in the past, I am ambivalent regarding French cuisine. We were warmly greeted by the staff and the owner stopped by our table to thank us for choosing Paris 66. I would have expected a slightly more refined waitstaff for the price point, but the host was witty and our server was attentive and effervescent. The cocktail was delicious and the glass of wine was good. The bistro green salade was very basic. Unfortunately, they didn't have the main course that I wanted. So, I ordered the duck confit featured on their "Restaurant Week" menu. There were only three or four bites of duck. The mousse au chocolat was wonderful. I live in a very affluent town with many expensive restaurants. I think that Paris 66 was a little more expensive than it was worth, especially the cocktails and wine. My friend selected Paris 66 to celebrate his special occasion. He appeared to enjoy his entire meal. I would rate the overall experience 3 3/4 stars. The one caveat that I have is that I began to feel nauseated the following morning. I had diarrhea and I was throwing up by the afternoon. Now, perhaps I contracted a gastrointestinal bacteria or virus, but I also ran four miles the day that I dined at Paris 66. So, I'll let other Yelpers decide if that makes any difference on whether or not they choose to dine at Paris 66.

They have a 48 hour reservation cancellation policy. I gave 45 hours notice due to something out of my control and they forced me into rescheduling or they would charge me $30/person on the reservation. Having a child and it being hard to get those nights out with my wife, I had to cancel the rescheduled where they said to schedule again. I simply could not make this. I asked the man, "what am I supposed to do?" He replied, "show up for your reservation." Absolutely rude and out of line for missing the "deadline" by 3 hours. This place will never get my business. I hope the $60 they pulled from my card was worth it.

From the time of 12:00 reservation until we received our food was a hour and 15 minutes...after already waiting close to 20 minute and having to flag down a hostess or server twice before someone finally greeted us. All of this and they weren't even full. I really wasn't expecting brunch for two to take over 2 hours. The food prices were absurd--a brunch portion of the trout meuniere (though good) was 29.00. This didn't include a side--at 7.00, it was the size of a small order of fries from McDonalds (see picture). French onion soup was also 12.00. In total, for a croque madam, french onion soup, trout meuniere, fries, and two coffees, our check came to over 90.00...this was with no alcohol, as Mimosas and bloody marys were 12.00 When we checked in, we were also asked if we would be ok seating on their heated covered patio. Then, another table came in, and asked that awning be retracted on OUR section, but not theirs...so they were still in a heated covered area, but we weren't. I get that there are staffing problems due to Covid, but well, tough--pay your people better, or lower your prices if you're going to give service that is this bad. We left hungry, and walked over to Margot's nearby for more drinks and food and MUCH better experience.

I went with my fiancé for a date night. The interior made it feel like we were in Europe, which we loved. The service was solid. Very nice waitress, and the time between courses for us was perfect. It didn't feel rushed, or too long. For appetizers, we ordered a French onion soup and a baguette with butter. The French onion soup was pretty average, but tasty. The baguette was warm and fluffy. For the main course, we ordered the scallops and the calf liver. The sauce for the scallops was incredible, and the bacon paired well with it. The calf liver also had an incredible balsamic vinegar sauce, which added a nice acidity. Overall, great experience. It was pricey, but if you can afford it, I recommend it.

I ordered the trout, the big plate is full of oil without any sauce or decoration, just plainly organized . I feel it makes the fish tastes too greasy. The lemon juice sticks out on my first bite, other than that any other flavor( if there is any) is covered. Totally not worth the price and I'm a little disappointed about this main course

We started with a salad, mussels, and french onion soup and really enjoyed all three. For our mains we shared the filet and the rainbow trout. Would definitely come back for starters and a glass of wine however we weren't thrilled with our main courses. The trout lacked flavor and seasoning and the filet also didn't hit the mark. The brunch looks really nice so I'd go back and give that a shot!

Food was absolutely amazing! Our server was so knowledgeable and helpful with us deciding between several options that we couldn't make up our mind on! We even showed our 11 year old son pictures of our food and he asked to go here for his 12th bday!

I used to really like this place. We would go on special occasions. Our latest and probably last was the day before Mother's Day. The menu changed with a la cartel items, which were VERY disappointing, shriveled up beans and not much of them for the price, celeriac purée was very underwhelming. The fish was good, but swimming in butter. The bread was delicious as always , as well as the hazelnut tarts. Overall this meal did not seem very special to us.

Really enjoyed the environment and the food! The tartar was my favorite and was an entree but enough for us to have an an appetizer.

While this place used to be a favorite of mine, I can no longer support it. A couple of weeks ago, I was planning to take my mother and partner to the restaurant, and I made a reservation on open table. On the day of the reservation, my mother tested positive for covid, my partner and I were exposed, but had yet to test positive. We call the restaurant as soon as we knew, (10am) for a 3pm reservation. I believe this to be the right and responsible thing to do. We explained in the voicemail what happened and that we would not make our reservation. A few days later I noticed a $90 no show charge from hte restaurant. I call and got their voicemail and left another message asking them to call me back to discuss the charge. No reply. All this inflexibility around a pandemic and wanting to protect their waitstaff, a comically high no show fee, and an unwillingness to call me back, is pretty terrbile in the service industry. There are other restaurants a stone's throw away. Go to them - i personally would recommend Margaux.

Ok. Let me update. This place is great but definitely out of my price range. So it's a special treat only. Brunch is definitely a good option to the dinner when you have less money. I still think it's on the expensive side. That might just be French cuisine. I don't know.

Best things: L'Escargot and Onion Soup. French Bread and exquisite trout. Wines are excellent. Ribeye was terribly fatty and flavorless. Service toward the end of meal declined. We sat for 30 minutes after we finished entrees .probably won't go back.

Incredible atmosphere! The service was great and so was the food. My favorite part was dessert Order the chocolate mousse!

Paris 66 is exactly what the owner says it is - an affordable ( by high quality French standards) French bistro. It's not Benoit, and it's not intended to be. All of our dinners here have been excellent. Tonight it was mussels, cassoulet, red burgundy, and macarons. Service was professional, although the server didn't have any grasp of the French language. There's nothing else like it in Pittsburgh.

I love the quaint atmosphere of Paris 66. The food and cocktails, albeit pricey, never disappoint. Also, their friendly, knowledgable staff is utterly phenomenal and make you feel totally at home. The last time I visited this spot I was catching up with a friend whom I hadn't seen in awhile. We stayed for quite awhile I never felt like we were being rushed to leave which I truly appreciated. Definitely make a reservation and leave a bit early as parking isn't the easiest to come by in this area.

Amazing restaurant, must come back to try other dishes. My fav was: The rainbow trout & the mussels cooked with garlic, parsley, butter. We also enjoyed the French onion soup, snails in garlic was good with side of fries that was tasty, & Steak was cooked perfectly goat cheese salad was nice. Must leave space for the chocolate mousse.

It was OK. Not the best French food I've had and for the price was mostly lackluster. French onion soup was ok, again not great. Mussels were of good quality but lacked flavor in the broth. The fois gras was very tasty although such a small plate. I have been to other restaurants before where you order your meat and then add the sides, but again, for the cost, it didn't seem worth it. The glazed carrots tasted like they were possibly made with all-spice? I couldn't quite place the spice, but it was quite unsavory. The lamb was tender but kind of tasted like a meal you'd make in your crock pot. And I've made better lamb in mine... The "roasted beet salad" was actually pickled beets and when paired with the vinaigrette dressing was way too acidic. The waitress said they were roasted and then pickled?? But really they looked straight from a jar and tasted that way too. We love to go to fine dining restaurants and happy to pay for quality food but I wouldn't choose this restaurant again. Everything was mediocre. In response to the owner: Yes, I have been to France. The food was beyond incredible there, here, not so much.

Came here for brunch and but found the food average at most. We got the salmon Benedict and Croque Madame, and both came out in very small portions with average taste. The presentation was a bit lacklustre as well, as the plates looked rather empty. Nothing tasted bad, but there also weren't anything that stood out.

Beware of inflexible cancellation policy. I called to cancel my reservation the day before because I tested positive for Covid. The owner told me I would have to pay $90 because it was within 48 hours. So instead, I postponed the reservation by a week and avoid the cancellation fee. By then, because I had persistent illness, I canceled that reservation, this time with more than 48 hours notice. He charged me $90 anyway. Bad experience.

The cancellation policy is absolutely absurd. Be prepared to pay $30 a person if something else comes up. The owner uses an analogy of missing a Doctor's appointment. A doctors appointment is serious, forgetting a reservation at a restaurant is not. And above all else, the food isn't even good! All dishes are over priced. We asked to have a salad for two people and they charged $8 plate splitting fee! Absolute customer gouging. Do not give this place your business. There are plenty of other amazing places to eat in Pittsburgh.

This was my favorite brunch place-- even during the covid comeback I was impressed with the quality of the food and service. Recent experiences have been disappointing. The food takes a long time to arrive. The service is not friendly or even apologetic. January 15th, I had a party of 5 for brunch. Overall, the food was hot and miss. I got my escargot and 15 minutes later the baguette for the escargot arrived. My $9 French fries seemed frozen from a bag, although the waitress said they were cut fresh (doubtful!) and arrived cold with my steak. The "salad" accompaniment to the omelette was 3 pieces of lettuce. The French toast was enjoyed by one of our diners and was a nice portion. The Nutella strawberry crepe did not have a single strawberry - just some weird strawberry syrup drizzle, yet we were up-charged for it. Bizarre! Finally, most annoying, the waitress added her gratuity -- claiming it was the policy. No where listed on the menu or the website is a policy for tables of 5. Five seems to be a fairly common table size that would not require a prepaid tip. I am not sure if I'll return.

My mother and I loved it here. We will definitely be going back. I would like to try more things on the menu.