Crested Duck Charcuterie

The food was amazing. Charcuterie, cheese, and pickle plate to start. Duck liver mousse and the «Sourdough» to split as an entrée. The mousse was incredible, but the bacon jam it’s served with, well, you could put that on some drywall and I would eat it. The room is small but has a very cool vibe. Service is friendly and knowledgeable. Byob is nice. I will be back.

Unfortunately this restaurant will be closed in January 2016. I’ve made a reservation for ⁰¹⁄₁₆ and received a call from the owner apologizing for the inconvenience. We are sorry we’ll never taste their food: (.

Food was really good. Really enjoyed mixed cheese plate. Lamb Neck and the steak was also to the perfection… Food portion is not as much… Overall, best place for dinner.

I took my boyfriend here for his birthday. It exceeded our expectations above and beyond! The food was wonderful, service was nice, and the dining room had a very comfortable warm feeling.
I highly recommend this place. It’s BYOB too, so don’t forget to bring a bottle of wine to accompany the meal (if you drink wine).

Wonderful charcuterie, very delicious to try many things!
We did order a Chicken entrée which wasn’t anything to write home about about. But BYOB is always a plus, great service, & a lovely atmosphere.

Great find! Had the charcuterie platter, pickles, savory bread pudding and lamb tri-​tip and would do recommend them all. The small plates were perfect for trying a bunch of dishes. We would order a couple of things, eat, then order more if we were still hungry. We left full, without leftovers and with a reasonable bill for the excellent quality of food (around $ 75). We had great service, but that may be a bit enhanced because of our early reservation, at 6:30.

Tried Crested Duck for brunch. Food & service were wonderful! The chef/​owner has an obvious passion for creating a unique and flavorful dining experience. The charcuterie plate was simply yum!

Definitely a place that I’ve been wanting to go to for some time now. Finally went yesterday, and I can see why it has the hype that it does. BYOB, a wonderfully nice staff, a beautiful ambiance, and solid food.
We got the large charcuterie plate along with the cheese plate. It was outstanding, and surprisingly filling for 2 people. You can tell the amount of care put into each meat, and the attention to detail in the plating. It’s probably my favorite charcuterie plate in the city.
We weren’t starving that day, so we split the Bread Pudding and the Chicken Pot Pie. Keeping in mind that these are tapas style, I thought that the portions were reasonable. The plating was beautiful. Unfortunately, I think our selections weren’t the best choices. I thought the bread pudding was pretty good, but not outstanding. The chicken pot pie left some to be desired. The smokiness of the chicken was a bit overwhelming, I thought it could be a bit more balanced. Reading other Unilocal reviews, I think there were a lot of other options that I missed on that I would have preferred. I won’t hold it against them, though. I would go back, especially with a bottle of wine (which we didn’t get to take advantage of).
We were so full that we didn’t even get a chance to try the desserts (which seemed amazing). I’m sure we’ll be back again to give them a try.
Crested Duck is definitely another reason to head to Beechview for some tasty food.

I took my wife here for our anniversary and am so glad I did.
We were at the chef’s table and the food and the staff could not have been better. I would highly recommend this restaurant to everyone and can’t wait to go back.

We’ve been wanting to check the crested duck out for a while as its right up the road. We stopped by for brunch today and it was great. We brought our own bubbly and enjoyed some mimosas. The coffee was also great. It’s very hard to decide that to get. We tried their version of French toast and the charcuterie plate for our first course and both were very good. We had the frittata and duck hash for our second course. We were stuffed but finished everything. Everything was very fresh and perfectly cooked. We definitely will be stopping by for brunch again. I’m excited to try their dinner now also. I would definitely recommend! Thanks for a great meal.

Everything about this restaurant is perfect: food, presentation, room, service. Absolutely each dish was delicious.

I have been wanting to try this restaurant for quite awhile, so I finally made a reservation, and I couldn’t have been more pleasantly surprised. There were a few couples that did not have a reservation that walked right in, but it was full by the time we left.
First of all, it is a truly elegant little space, quite out of place in Beechview. The server greeted us warmly and invited us to sit wherever we preferred. She was kind and attentive throughout the entire meal. I have many food allergies, and when I told her this she immediately shared this with the chef. He marked a menu with the best options for me, and said that in the future I should email them before a reservation and they will create a meal that I can eat. What wonderful service!
We began with the Charcuterie plate, which was simply amazing. There was different kinds of spiced pork as well as lamb (no beef as I am allergic). The mustard, olives, and pecans rounded it out nicely. I had the smoked pork chop which was perfectly cooked. Do no expect Meat and Potatoes sized portions, but to expect exquisite care in preparation and presentation of all dishes. My boyfriend had the rabbit sausage, which he also enjoyed.
I cannot wait to return to this lovely little restaurant. It is BYOB, so pick up your favorite bottle of wine before you go!

Now open for dinner service! I’m telling you people, get here, and get here FAST!
We pretty much sampled everything on the menu, but since it’s small plates, you get a chance to taste a lot. And truly, that’s the way to go here!
We started with the Cured Seafood plate with cold smoked tuna, beet cured salmon, shellfish sausage and a regular Charcuterie plate. The charcuterie was incredible as always, with the duck being my favorite choice. The Seafood plate was really different, with the sausage being my favorite flavors.
We split the:
Lamb Steak with sauteed greens, heirloom beans and balsamic
Smoked Duck with cornbread, hohirabi and radish slaw, strawberry bbq sauce
Chicken Meatballs with soy and ginger sauce, serrano, sesame, fresh egg yolk
I’m torn between the lamb and chicken meatballs being my favorite dish. The chicken meatballs were just perfect, moist and bursting with flavor. The lamb was cooked medium rare, which is the only way to have it, and the beans… those buttery tasting beans, complimented the dish so well! The duck and combination of strawberry BBQ sauce may have been my third fave. But it’s hard to rank them when they’re all really fabulous!
Chocolate Pot de Crème just finished off the meal perfectly. Not only does Chef Kevin cure meats well, but he also makes incredible chocolate dishes! I’ve had the chocolate cake before and and it matched the amazingly chocolate goodness of this one. And this is coming from someone who’s not even a choco-​aholic!
It’s BYOB, so bring a bottle and enjoy one of the best meals in the Burgh!

If you are looking for a small romantic dinner, Crested Duck may just be the place. Small place that is nicely painted and intimate. Bring along a good bottle of wine to go with the interesting and wonderful food.
You are dining tapas style, so it can be a little on the expensive side when done, but well worth it! We tried the pâté and meat charcuterie and a cheese plate. The meats and pates were out of this world! The cheeses were very good with some different styles. You can’t go wrong with Crispy Pork that comes with greens, tomato, and a honey vinaigrette or the Smoked Duck with cornbread, kohlrabi & radish slaw with a strawberry bbq sauce.
Desert looked good but we had plenty and decided to not have one.
Service was very good, very helpful and attentive at

Everything we ordered was great! Changing Seasonal goodies on the menu. Super friendly service. So Glad they moved to the neighborhood !! Love how the kitchen has a big window so you can peek in on the action from outside. Thanks for the wonderful meal guys! We shall return !

This review is for the restaurant. This place was AMAZING!
I have to stay, this was some of the best, freshest food I have had in Pittsburgh in awhile. It you are a little on the adventurous side and LOVE cured meats and cheeses, this place cant be beat. Extra points for being locally sourced!
I am so happy that this place is tapas style– that way you can try many of their dishes! We had the Charcuterie Plate, Pickle Plate, Duck Liver Mousse, Provencal Tart, and the dessert of the date (Chocolate Chipotle Bread Pudding with Cherry Compote). All of the dishes we had were very interesting and complex, as well as perfectly balanced. I couldn’t believe how good the pickle plate was– I was expecting, well, you know, just some normal pickles. The plate was an assortment of pickled veggies, and the curried cauliflower was INSANE! I am currently trying to recreate this recipe at home, because it has been haunting my dreams since I had it: P. And don’t let the «liver» in duck liver mousee scare you– it was my favorite dish! So creamy and smooth, and insanely great when paired with the figs, honey, and pancetta! And o yea, the dessert was KILLER. All the desserts are made in house. Can the chef do everything to perfection? It seems like it!
The restaurant is pretty small, it fits only about 20 people. It is very nice inside, a bit of modern industrial and warm comforting hues. Since its so small and pretty inside, I asked the waiter (who was also awesome btw, these people know their stuff!) if it was possible to make large reservations that may take up the entire place. They said as long as you call ahead and the space is available, its fine. I will definitely be having my birthday dinner at Crested Duck!
FYI its BYOB!

I just heard the news that the Crested Duck will now be open about 3 evenings a week. This is good news, because I attended an amazing wine dinner there last night and was overwhelmed by the wonderful food and marvelous ambiance. Their Charcuterie is creative, locally sourced, and delicious. The Crested Duck is BYOB, that that lends additional appeal, in terms of first class dining for a reasonable price.
We had the Duck Liver & Honey Mousse as an appetizer and it was impressive. The Chacuterie Plate with Cheese featured 3 regional artisan cheeses, all excellent choices.
We also had a Cassoulet that was not on the menu, but it was a dish that showed the careful preparation and attention to detail that is a hallmark of one of Pittsburgh’s best new dining options.

I stopped by here yesterday afternoon with my father for lunch. Ever since I attended a Unilocal party here about a month ago, I had been looking forward to eating here. Whenever you walk up to the shop the first you notice is that it has two doors with one side being the kitchen and the other for customers. Upon walking into the customers side you are greeted with a number of tables behind which is the meat case and also an area for the workers to prepare the food. Above this area is a chalkboard menu which I imagine changes based upon what they currently have. Whenever we were at the Unilocal party the owner talked to us about how he likes to buy local when possible and so I imagine that the menu changes with the seasons.
Although I wanted to go with the Charcuterie for lunch, I decided to be more practical and went with the caprese sandwich while my dad went with the pastrami. My caprese consisted of duck speck, fresh mozzarella and arugula with a balsamic sauce. It came on a crusty bread that may have been a french baguette which had a nice texture to it. My duck speck was good and the mozzarella tasted really fresh. The only thing that I could complain about is that I I didn’t get enough of the balsamic sauce which added a nice sweetness to the parts of the sandwich where I did get it. Overall I enjoyed my sandwich and my dad said that his pastrami was also pretty good. What was odd is that the member of the staff that served us ended up leaving about midway through our meal, presumably for his own lunch break. So whenever we were ready to leave I had to go up to the counter and thankfully the owner was in the back where I could see him so that we were able to pay and leave.
The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. Both my father and I enjoyed our sandwiches here and I look forward to stopping by sometime in the future to get some meats out of the display case!

Crested Duck is the hidden gem of all hidden gems in Beechview. Every aspect of it has continued to impress me…
1. Great charcuterie and cheeses. Nothing better than grabbing a few Duck Sticks (think if Donald Duck replaced Hulk Hogan as a spokesperson) and walking next door to Brew on Broadway for a great espresso drink to wash them down.
2. Awesome lunch. With all those resources, how could you go wrong? Anytime I work from home, this ultimately rises to the top of my list for lunch. The beef on the beef sandwich is literally thin enough to see directly though.
3. Soon to be expanded USDA certified butcher. Crested Duck always has a great variety of frozen meats available, but this is about to expand!
4. BOYB Friday dinners and butchering classes… need I say more?
I can’t wait to see CD continue to grow!

Yummers!
I wanted a special gourmet type of sandwich and Crested Duck Charcuterie delivered for me! I ordered a Caprese for me with the duck prosciutto added per the suggestion and the BLT for my friend to go. We ate them about an hour later and deliciousness overtakes your palate.
The owner was super nice though he was under the weather, and while I got there at opening time so perhaps they were still setting up, I was hoping there would be a bigger chip selection. However that is not going to stop me from returning to grab another tasty bite here.

If all goes well in the next couple of weeks, Beechview will become my new domain, and if it does, Crested Duck Charcuterie will become a new spot for Kay and I.
Smoked and cured meats seduce your nostrils as you walk into the tiny establishment. A chalkboard lists the offerings of the day in stylized lettering. Behind glass and underneath lights are meats and cheeses, freshly and locally farmed, aged, preserved, deliberately displayed with the intent to tempt.
I had a Beef Bresaola sandwich that within a slim baguette contained a dry, salty protein not unlike a hybrid of bacon and beef jerky along with tomato, greens, a fried egg, and Toma Celena; a dense, intricately flavored, nut-​like cheese. Egg Yolk oozed throughout the insides of this gourmet grinder, permeating the sandwich with moisture and richness.
A chicken soup thickened with rice and topped with bean sprouts flanked the haute hoagie that laid on an oblong plate. Upon one sip, I immediately felt loved by someone I did not know. Its healing powers, real or imagined, became one with my bloodstream. Large coins of cooked carrot floated to the top. However, the real treasures were the chunks of chicken meat that were supple and in abundance.
A trio of housemade Molasses Crackle cookies were shared by Kay, her mother, and I. These caramel-​dark snickerdoodles were encrusted with rocky sugar and were only slightly pliable, crying out for a hot beverage to be immersed in.
Old-​fashioned in many ways and modern in others (CDC utilizes an iPad cash register that emails receipts to customers instead of wasting paper and accepts credit cards via a plug-​in Square card reader), CDC is a daringly different deli that will hopefully stick.