The gist: The elegant, beautifully-designed French-inspired bistro from Richard DeShantz Group has been a Lawrenceville hot spot since opening its doors in 2018. The food: Known for classic bistro favorites like French onion soup with oxtail, Nicoise platters and aligot, the restaurant also offers a killer burger, filet mignon, and Parisian gnocchi. The cost: Small plates are $8-25, entrees run $18-50, and sides are $8-12.

We dig how escapist bars are a fixture of Richard DeShantz Restaurant Group establishments. Its Downtown ventures, particularly the massive bourbon wall at Butcher and the Rye, are worth visiting — but it’s the upstairs bar at Poulet Bleu* in Lawrenceville that stands out as our favorite. The comfortable, tiki- and antebellum-influenced space is transportive, and we dig the rum-focused cocktail menu, which features drinks such as the Jungle Bird and Queen’s Park Swizzle; the service-forward bar team also is ace at preparing other classic cocktails.

Poulet Bleu combines the elegance of French cuisine with the understated comfort of farmhouse-style décor, and even though we love dining inside their hip Lawrenceville spot, when the warm weather arrives, there’s nothing better than being outside. With both a covered front patio for an outdoor dinner rain or shine and a tiki-inspired back patio on the second level, Poulet Bleu is an excellent spot for an outdoor date night!. Sunday–Monday | ClosedTuesday–Saturday | 5:00pm–10:00pm📍 3517 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201

Sure, picking a French-style bistro for its wine and cheese seems a bit on the nose, but hear me out: Poulet Bleu’s cheese plate is an expertly curated selection of cheeses and accompaniments that can serve as a first course, a dessert course, or even a standalone snack. Poulet Bleu’s wine menu is also impressive, with more than two dozen selections available by the glass and even more by the bottle, if you’ve got a friend or two you can share it with, and why not?. It is a holiday, after all!

Last but not least, there's Poulet Bleu, a Lower Lawrenceville favorite with five stars out of 45 reviews. Stop by 3519 Butler St. to hit up the French bar and restaurant next time you're looking to satisfy your cravings. The bistro has a lengthy menu, but if you're looking for suggestions, fan favorites include the french onion soup, the beef tartare, the mushroom vol-au-vent, the trout almondine and the filet mignon.

Poulet Bleu, an American bistro with a French twist, is located in Pittsburgh’s trendy Lawrenceville neighborhood. This restaurant offers a charming escape to the French countryside with its rustic yet chic decor. The menu, created by Chef Jennifer Grossman, includes French classics like escargot, steak frites, and, of course, the restaurant's namesake Poulet Bleu.

This upscale French restaurant is known for its exquisite dishes and top-notch service. The menu features classic French fare like escargot and Boeuf Bourguignon, as well as more modern dishes like seared scallops with butternut squash risotto. Poulet Bleu is an expensive restaurant in Pittsburgh because they specialize in high-end French cuisine.

Poulet Bleu is where modern meets rustic at this farmhouse-style eatery that brings French fare to Pittsburgh. Their front patio and back deck are both open for dining as well as dome seating. We suggest getting your hands on some of those Aligot Potatoes and don’t forget a delicious cheese plate pairs well with a glass of wine!

3517 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201Phone: 412-325-3435 Visit Website. Located on Butler Street in the Lawrenceville neighborhood, Poulet Bleu is one of the best restaurants you can find within the city. This American bistro takes inspiration from French cuisine, offering a wide variety of dishes for its customers.

Big enough for two, Poulet Bleu’s airy Chocolate Souffle comes with banana ice cream, pineapple, chocolate sauce, cherry compote and creme anglaise, so you can have a different flavor combination with every bite.

The 34-ounce steak and devils on horseback at Meat & Potatoes is out of this world, and everyone in Pittsburgh must try the gnocchi at Poulet Bleu and grab a donut at Onion Maiden for dessert.

Poulet Bleu, owned by famous local chef Richard DeShantz, is a classic French-style bistro that won't disappoint. It's one of those must-go Pittsburgh restaurants to add to your list.

Lower Lawrenceville's Poulet Bleu, located at 3519 Butler St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the fancy wine bar and French restaurant 4.5 stars out of 103 reviews.

- Rating: 4.4/5 (454 reviews)- Price level: $$$- Address: 3517 Butler St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - Categories: French, Wine Bars- Read more on Yelp