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| - I took my fiancé here for his birthday dinner. We had a fantastic meal, and the whole experience was great - the views, the service, the perfect wine pairings - overall a very special restaurant. We did the Chef's tasting prix fixe, which i would suggest to others looking to try a little bit of everything. I thought the food was prepared spectacularly, with smaller portions that allow the diner to enjoy a wide range of flavors and textures, each course building on the one before. The wine pairings were spot on! I loved their use of fresh herbs and vegetables, locally sourced whenever possible. I think the soft shell crab was the tastiest I have ever eaten- crispy on the outside, sweet and juicy on the inside. They prepared it in a really unique way, dusted with a Thai-esque curry seasoning. That was just one of many delicious courses. To finish, a chocolate pot de creme topped with caramelized pear and paired with a smoky, chocolatey Madeira. All of this with the twinkling skyline of downtown Pittsburgh and the tree- lined rivers...how's that for ambiance?
Our server was really sweet, if a little robotic, loudly giving the table next to us the exact spiel she gave us, word for word. We had a very mediocre salad course, hence the one detracted star.
Next time we have a special occasion I would love to make another visit! I recommend Isabela wholeheartedly.
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