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| - So, it's been a while since we visited this old gem because there's always something fresh and new to try. Shame on us, honestly. Pretty much everything was great, from the greeting, to the seating, to the service, to the timeliness of our apps and entrees (we were going to a concert and needed to not linger). Kudos to the kitchen, the Branzino special was cooked perfectly, nice crispy skin, tender delicious fish, all the garnish was delicious. His veal chop was gorgeous, well-prepared, and very tasty. No time for dessert, but coffee was dynamite, as good as the coffee at the Duquesne Club, and that's not easy to do. The busboy was kind enough to check with the kitchen to see what herbs were in the delicious butter that came with the bread plate. I am not a huge fan of the dark wood decor and I think it could use an update, but with quality food and a great staff this is a solid 4.5 star restaurant! The Carlton has been a class act in Pittsburgh for a LONG time, many other places have come and gone and it is still drawing crowds. Kudos!
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