The best seat in the house - or city - belongs to Altius. The Pittsburgh restaurant sits atop Mount Washington, overlooking the beautiful buildings and rivers that converge in the center of the city.
Altius translates to 'higher' in Latin. The name speaks not only to a location overlooking the City of Pittsburgh, but also a desire to offer a fresh new concept with higher standards for food quality, creativity, design and hospitality. Altius strives to use environmentally responsible practices in all aspects of operations, including the use of sustainable, organic or local products when possible in both cuisine and libations.


"The chef-driven menu features the very best our region has to offer and features seasonal, sustainable products whenever possible."


Chef Jessica is always on the hunt for America’s truly great foods, such as Berkshire pork, artisanal gorgonzola, and grass-fed beef. Her menu ranges from fun, whimsical dishes like “Duck, Duck, Goose” and “Tongue n’ Cheek” to approachable, familiar dishes. Finally, in always keeping our guest’s needs at the top of our minds, we offer healthy, creative dishes including gluten-free and vegetarian options.






For dessert (somehow I was still eating), I ordered the macarons. The are three, chef's choice. On this day, they were a cinnamon apple, maple pecan and chocolate cherry. The maple pecan was quite good, and the others were decent. Macarons are difficult to make, and they're not found in many places in Morgantown so I always get excited to try them when they're available. Pretty good.

I didn't even touch on the incredible service. Servers crumb tables and tend to napkins, and my water never ran dry (even if it did cost $3). Again, they are crafting an experience, and it works.

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