In my opinion, the way you need to think about Clifford's is as great friends who want to make you happy, by making and serving you a really great dinner. Will you get four sets of silverware over the course of an evening? No. Do you need four sets? No. Are you going to get very fresh, very high quality ingredients, really, REALLY, well prepared and served with genuinely friendly service? Absolutely. If you want exceptional food served in a warm and comfortable environment (like a very good friend's home, right?), then you will have picked the right place. If you want ostentation and theater, no you don't have the right place.

First, great atmosphere. I felt as though I were in a chalet the Swiss alps with the décor and design. The staff was warm and inviting, if you go you must ask for the Swiss waitress/owner although I am sure the rest of the staff is just as inviting. The bread was warm and must have been freshly baked. Appetizers were authentic and clearly homemade pirogues. I had a chicken Romano entrée which was delicious. The flavors were rich and vibrant and paired well with the vegetable sides. The carrot cake, also appeared to be made from scratch, and was amongst the best I have ever had. I encourage everyone to at least try it once, but save it for a special occasion. It is a jewel of Pittsburgh cuisine.

Even though I live in the area, I only go to Cliffords on very special occasions as I considered it a special place. Last night was my 32nd anniversary and wanted an enjoyable experience. Unfortunately it was everything but enjoyable and I will never go again. The dining room has an acoustic problem. The two tables behind us decided to strike up a conversation because they found they had something in common--they were both from Cranberry and felt they needed to share every detail of the city and didn’t take into consideration that they were not at the Fun for All. They were so loud that I could not even carry on a conversation with my husband across the table. The gnocchi appetizer was wonderful as well as the chicken and spaetzle soup. The problem came with the entree. I ordered tuna and asked if was sushi grade. She said yes, so I said I like it just cooked on the outside with the inside pink. When it came to me it was a nice cut about 1 inch thick and 3 inches long with cooked carrots and polenta. I cut into it the tuna and found it was cooked the entire way through. The ends were so dry that I had to drink water with each bite. When the waitress asked if everything was okay, I told her I can’t eat it as it was too dry and chocking me. She asked if I would like another piece but cooked to my liking and I said yes. She came back with the a piece of the center of the tuna that I sent back and said “this is pink”. If that was pink then I am color blind and I said I guess I want it red as I had asked for sushi grade in the first place. She then returned with my new plate and the tuna was reduced in size and cooked to my liking. I asked if they had them frozen because it was a quick turnaround in being served. She said no it is fresh. I said ok. Within minutes the owner/chef’s Swedish wife came to the table in an extremely loud voice stating “I heard you asked if our fish is frozen—I am insulted—we get it fresh from Hawaii”. I was truly impressed that there was a jet that actually flew from Hawaii to the Butler airport!!!! W O W

I have been here multiple times and have enjoyed each visit. Very friendly and very accommodating.

This place is truly unique. Detail to your experience is noticed and appreciated. Foods not over spiced or enhanced. They seem to know exactly how the entree should taste without "help". Service is friendly and an important part of the experience. A wonderful value, and well worth going out of your way to find. Takes weeks to get a reservation...worth the wait!