text: I took my wife here for our one year anniversary and it could not have been a better choice Since I do not live in Pittsburgh anymore and it was her first time visiting I really wanted her to eat atop Mt Washington After speaking to my friends who are hardcore foodies and reading reviews on tripadviser and yelp it became clear that Altius was the place to go Making a reservation was painless and I asked for a window with a view since it was our anniversary Making no guarantees they said they would try their best to accommodate nnWhen we arrived the valet I think it was was polite and quick Since we arrived about minutes early our table was not ready but they did seat us in the bar They had an excellent choice of wines cocktails and craft beers I ordered a wheat beer and my wife ordered a cocktail The bartender gave us some crunchy snacks that were wellflavored After five or so minutes we were seated along the window as requested and it was an AMAZING view The maitre d brought over our unfinished drinks as the server was brining their signature flavored popcorn appetizer complimentary nnFor appetizers my wife ordered the oysters and I ordered a creative gourmet take on a caesar salad that utilized kale thick cut bacon pieces hand shaved fresh cheese duck egg and fresh anchovies Everything had proper texture flavor and the portion sizes were just right The oysters came with an angel hair cucumber melody that was slightly sweet A great compliment to the saltiness of the oyster nnFor the main course my wife had the duck duck goose while I ordered lamb and pom frites All the meat was savory wellportioned and cooked to proper textures While it came with sauce on the side the infused seasoning and quality of the meats made them delicious and well enough to stand on their own The duck duck goose was paired with polenta and kale We also added a side of grilled asparagus that were done right My rack of lamb had wonderful sautueed mushrooms a garlic risotto and carrots to accompany all of which were top notch The added pom frites came with ketchup aioli and a foie grasbased sauce nnFor desert we coconut fruit plate and soufflue were outstanding They were not overly rich or fatty tasting but fresh light and just the right amount of sweetness to finish a meal I also had a cup of the house coffee which was rich and flavorful nnThe service was wonderful Our server was polite moved quickly and made excellent wine recommendations He also made sure our table always had enough free space and our water glassed full The best touch of all They surprised us with Happy Anniversary written in chocolate sauce on our dessert plate We actually ended up staying about minutes past closing on accident and not one time did we feel rushed or that the staff was annoyed Very classy move by AltiusnnThe restroom was five star quality with artistic fixtures scented candles and real hand towels The overall decor was modern minimalistic and clean It was not old and stuffy like some of the other older restaurants on Mt Washington The crowd was relatively younger professionals but not too young nnWe had a great time and though expensive it was worth every penny