What to order at Apteka

Must order
The handmade pierogi and whatever Central European special the kitchen is running.
Signature dishes
Pierogi, Bigos
Editor tip
Cafe-style ordering; reservations only for parties of four or more. Open Thursday to Sunday.
CuisineEastern European
Price$$
NeighborhoodBloomfield
HoursThu 17:00-21:00, Fri-Sun 17:00-22:00
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Fet-Fisk in Bloomfield serves Nordic seafood and oysters in Pittsburgh; a 2025 Bon Appetit best-new-restaurant pick and the year's James Beard finalist.

OrderOysters at the horseshoe bar and the open-faced smorrebrod off the daily board.

TipOpen Thursday to Monday, dinner from 17:00. Book on Resy; the bar stays open later than the kitchen.

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OrderOysters at the horseshoe bar and the open-faced smorrebrod off the daily board.

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OrderWhichever hand-rolled pasta is on the board, with a cocktail and a pastry from the cafe case.

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OrderThe bread service and whatever the kitchen is running off the daily market board.

TipThe dining room and the five-seat wine bar take different bookings. Reserve ahead on Resy for weekends.

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