The Twisted Frenchman

We did the chef's table with wine pairings and it was a great experience. We had 14 courses and wine was paired with all but two or three items. There were some rarer items in the list that brought a special feeling with it. All of the dishes were absolutely excellent and the wine paired well. The presentation of the dishes was also very good. We were not left sitting long between courses and the staff was very attentive and friendly. It is a smaller restaurant and kind of oddly the chef's table was just another table in the main dining area and we were not generally served by the chef which was a little disappointing. Another ding would be that not all the chairs matched, and for a three hour dinner ours were not very comfortable. Given the very high price of the chef's table I think these should be fixed or otherwise noted to guests when getting reservations.

My friend took me here for my Birthday & we did the Chef's tasting menu w/ wine. It was a delightful experience, I'm surprised to find something like this in Pittsburgh! I read recently that they are expanding into something similar to French Laundry which I am elated for, French Laundry is one of my favorite places to dine in California. Edit: I went back to the new location on baum & it was even better then the first time! We did the 8 course tasting menu with the wine pairing which was perfect. The only dish that didn't amaze us was the baby eggplant, I like the smoke effect but overall the dish was a bit bland for my taste. Everything else was delicate & delicious.

Was staying at the Ace around the corner. Saw their amazing reviews and decided to give the place a try. We picked the eight course meal to sample what this place has to offer. The ambience was nice and the servers were tentative. They started us off with the bread and it was good. The first course was the leek soup was wayy too thick and way too salty. It is like the thickness of Alfredo sauce and it was mediocre. Then next course was beets; not a fan. The third course is the fish cake; it was very ordinary and slightly over-seasoned. We were slightly disappointed at this point but still had high hopes since there’s more to come. The next course was the foie gras and it was good. The flavor was complex and it was done well. Then it just went down hill from there. The next course was some over cooked starch. The sixth course of shrimp and scallop has the most visually appeal. The shrimp was okay... it wasn’t the freshest, but was done properly. Then the scallop was a huge let down when I tasted ammonia. The scallop is clearly not fresh and I was just horrified that they would even serve that. You can literally smell the rancidness once I cut it open. I rarely have to stop chewing and spit out what was in my mouth. But I had to do it. Our waiter did a good job overall but he never once asked if the food was alright. It should’ve been a clue when we started leaving large chunks of our food uneaten. But not a word or inquiry into the food. The seventh course was the last course before dessert. The chicken was way over cooked and felt like it was something left out at the buffet line hours ago. It was dry and unappealing and the taste was also not good. You can even visualize the dryness from the picture. The chocolate soufflé wasn’t bad but it wasn’t good. Lastly, the horror came when we saw the bill. The chadonnay we ordered wasn’t that fancy... around 10-15 at the store and we expect them to charge maybe 30 or 40 max for it. They charged 60. I can understand a place charging outrageous prices but at a minimum, the good has got to be decent. This place failed to deliver that and the whole thing was like a slap in the face.

Great experience, excellent service, and delicious food that was inspired and beautifully presented. We had the four course menu, and chose our own cocktails since we aren't wine pairing people. This was perfect for us.

Went with some friends and ordered the 14-course tasting menu with wine pairing, and we were very satisfied. I can't begin to recall every dish served, so I'll speak to the meal overall. At first, I was concerned that the dishes weren't the rich, savory French foods that I'm used to; however, as the meal progressed, a certain logic and planning to the courses became apparent. The initial courses were designed to ease you into the meal, before transitioning into bigger flavors. Obviously, this is how all good tasting menus go, but I'd had a rash of poorly executed tasting menus recently. Anyhow, I digress. Ambiance was comfortable; it was formal, but not stuffy. Service was excellent and on point, and the meal was paced very well. After the meal, we enjoyed some very good cocktails at the bar downstairs. The only negative part of the experience, and I hesitate to mention because it was such a good experience overall, is that the wine pairings were barely adequate. The wines chosen weren't bad in any way, and certainly stood well by themselves, but they lacked a true pairing to the courses. I would expect each wine to compliment and bring out the best and most important elements of the food course, or perhaps conversely to cut through the food course. Instead, with each glass of wine, all I thought was, "Hmm, that's some good wine." Once again, not that it was bad, but could use a little fine-tuning. Bottom line, though, is that you need to go here.

Great experience. Went here for a special occasion and were very happy with the service and the food. We did the 4 course menu which gave a nice variety of options including some unique twists on some French favorites.

The Chef needs training from Gordan Ramsey. I gave it a 3 star bbecause the decor was beautiful and rich...and the service was awesome but the food...not so much. I felt ripped off on the quality and quantity of the meal. The Steak...I got 2 small cut up square cubes that was completely over cooked. I couldnt even get a whole juicey steak for the money I spent. My bill came to $160+ taxes and tip for 2 people just a 4 course meal...it wasnt worth it. I was absolutely disappointed. I would never return nor would I ever refer anybody to this restaurant. Soup was good. Pate was ok...but that steak with the green sauce...tiny proportion...overcooked and dried. Never again!!!😡

A gem of cusine. Chic atmosphere. Every dish a layer of textures and flavors each bite different yet complementary. Beautiful presentation. Awaiting a Micheline Star but needing work on cocktails and staff personalization.