I've been to this Branca a few times now and I'm finally ready to write this review. I've found that you really can't go wrong with most of the menu. I've gotten the ricotta appetizer the last two times because it's amazing. If you eat dairy, get it. It's delicious ricotta drizzled with a little olive oil and served with warm toast. It's what they serve you when you get to wherever your heaven is. I've tried the gnocchi, the steak, and the pappardelle. My personal favorite was the pappardelle, the slow cooked pork and whatever that dreamy sauce is, is just so good. The saffron noodles are a perfect texture. I will be craving this for a while. I've had the gnocchi before and it was very good, to quote a friend who was with me, "it's like eating little pillowy clouds." If you like pillowy cloud texture, I suppose the gnocchi is for you! Service was excellent two of the three visits. This latest time included. They got busy quickly so come early if you want to snag a table without a reservation. Oh and the ambiance and views of the city here are really nice. Enjoy! read more

Branca Midtown - The ricotta appetizer. The picture just doesn't do it justice. It's amazing. - Pizza Near Me - Rochester, New York

Everything we ordered was good. Tasty. Portions just right. Both our cocktail and wine were perfect complements. Dessert, which came with a side of the Rochester skyline, was a nice touch. Service struck the perfect balance. Place was a hive of activity, but lighting and spacing made it perfect for a special dinner for two. All told, we loved it. read more

Branca Midtown - Pizza Near Me - Rochester, New York

Cute place downtown Rochester. Limited menu, but great cocktails and other beverages. Service was acceptable. Parking was ok, but hard to find if unfamiliar with the area. read more

Get the ricotta app. Literally the most delicious ricotta I've ever had! This is the cutest place in Rochester and the food was amazing. Our service was perfect on our weeknight dinner and I want to come back next time I'm in the area! Their cocktails were also top notch. Love this spot! read more

Branca Midtown - Ricotta Dinner - Pizza Near Me - Rochester, New York

I had dinner or attempted to last night. I had a reservation at 8:00 and sat down at about 8:15. ordered a round of drinks and took 10 mins to get them then followed by ordering our appetizers and dinner. the appetizers came out at a decent time and our second round of drinks another 15 mins. then we waited until 9:45 before we were able to find our waitress telling her to just pack up our food. we waited almost 2 hours to not even try our dinner because it took so unreasonably long for it to even be mentioned that it was close to being done for us. we were offered free shots which was nice but for each of us to pay $102 to not even try our dinner hot at the restaurant is unreasonable and should be unacceptable. I finally was able to try my pasta dish today and it ended up being absolutely disgusting. I'm extremely disappointed with how the dinner ended up and with the food. For a Rochester restaurant where you walk out and take a left or right and it's a dark alley way to your car it should have been not so overpriced and or more enjoyable food. read more

I think I would give this place 3.5-4ish stars. We made a reservation here for a weekday night online. We were immediately seated and given menus. It did take a bit for dinner to come out but our servers were very nice. Overall the food was okay. The artichoke pizza I got was pretty bland and dry and the steak dinner was not too filling for the price. I think the food is a little pricey for the quality and amount of food. read more

This place is one of my go-to favorites. The space is beautiful, the drinks and food are great, and it still manages to be reasonably priced for something at the high end of the Rochester restaurant scene. The service has never failed me here. They check on you often enough to be helpful without being overbearing. The wines and mixed drinks are also some of the best in Rochester, and the bar is large and a perfect space for a girls' night out. In terms of food, I've never had a bad plate here. They offer some typical dishes alongside others you wouldn't find many other places (like octopus or watercress pesto pasta). I tend to love their appetizers the best, and have been known to make a meal just out of those. My personal favorite dishes are the homemade ricotta, burrata, and calamari (which is gluten free!). Two minor downsides to consider are that the place is popular, so it tends to fill up quickly, and the new building next door eliminated the parking lot, so only street parking is available. read more

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I ordered the Rigatoni that was coated in a spicy vodka sauce and added shrimp on top. It was excellent!

Great desserts and ambiance. Even for a vegetarian it was a wonderful experience because we had great service read more

Branca Midtown - Pizza Near Me - Rochester, New York

Trendy restaurant downtown that has nice selection of food and drinks. Service was excellent as staff all helped each other very often. Tad pricey but worth the visit. Can be a bit hard to enter if not familiar with location! read more

My boyfriend and I have come to this place twice and each time had great experiences! The waiters are very nice and super helpful. The ambiance is perfect for a date nice. Not to mention the food is amazing! We've never had a bad experience and we will definitely be back. read more

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I am so so glad we chose to stop in before the Nutcracker. What a lovely interior, paired with excellent service and delicious food. I even enjoyed the calamari - which is typically not my favorite appetizer. Our server gave great recommendations and took care with every interaction. What a great experience! read more

Branca Midtown - Pizza Near Me - Rochester, New York

What a cute, trendy place! Took my husband here for his birthday dinner & we were not disappointed. We were lucky and found an on street parking spot close by (we went around 7:15PM on a Thursday.) We started off with the Ricotta appetizer, which is delicious! Flavorful ricotta with some toasty crostini, simple but amazing! I also had the Blood Orange Marg and my oh my was that tasty. Highly recommend! I ordered the pepperoni & honey pizza because that is literally my favorite pizza of all time. It was so good, I even added a bit of the ricotta app onto my pizza and woweeee was that good! Husband had the Lamb Agnolotti (this is like a lamb ravioli) and he said it was delicious, but he wished he had a little bit more. We topped off the night with the ice cream sandwich cookies - maple gelato in between 2 oatmeal raisin cookies. I was a bit skeptical at first because I'm not a huge oatmeal raisin fan but wow - these did not disappoint! The maple flavor mixed with the cookie was just a flavorful concoction! All in all we had a wonderful experience, our waitress was super attentive and friendly & the vibe in there was just so relaxing and cool. We will be back! read more

Branca Midtown - Blood Orange Marg - Pizza Near Me - Rochester, New York

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Decided to check our Branca for our date night. Definitely make a reservation because it fills up but we got lucky and got a table. Service was friendly but unobtrusive. There is outdoor seating but it was snowing (in April). Parking is street parking but there is plenty in the area. I will say that some of the portion sizes are on the small side but everything tasted great. The charred octopus appetizer should have 2 pieces of octopus, for example. For an Italian spot, there are several non-carb options. I had the branzino with cauliflower risotto which also could have used a bit more fish and cauliflower but the taste was spot on. The drinks are good as well as the desserts. They have a dark chocolate flour less torte that was a great low carb option. I'd ask for less caramel next time and a chocolate gelato. We would definitely return in the future! We saw a few pizzas being served and they looked good as well. read more

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I've been to Branca Pittsford and loved it. I had the same expectations coming here also. I made a reservation prior to coming. The hostess informed my husband and myself it would be a couple of minutes before our table would be ready. No one left while waited and the place didn't seem busy at all. Once we were seated, I noticed there were less than a handful of tables with patrons. We ordered the calamari, gnocchi, and ravioli. While we waited for our food the table next to us was seated. We waited and waited and the table next to us got their appetizer before us. Then our calamari arrived, it was okay, nothing special. Now we are waiting for our entrees, the table next to us got theirs before us again. What the heck is going on?!?! Our waitress informed us pasta dishes were taking awhile tonight. Weird, the table next to us also got 2 pasta dishes as well. By the time our entrees arrived, the table next to us had already paid and left. My lamb gnocchi portion was small, it was alright, not flavorful. My husband's ravioli was bland and the pork belly was so dry. We were both disappointed with our meals. Aside from the nice view of downtown and parking which is rare to find downtown, this location doesn't have much to offer. We will be returning to the Pittsford location. read more

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Branca Midtown is a great place to meet up with friends or have a swanky date night. The location is great being din the old Midtown Plaza and the atmosphere is beautiful. Their one drawback is a limited menu, so check ahead to ensure they have something you like. I wish they would bring back their fish fry on Fridays - it was amazing! read more

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I came here on a Wednesday night at 6:59 - and it was quite busy due to Wednesday night Happy hour pricing and a big party they were hosting. I had a bit of a wait before I was seated by the hostess at a high top. I explained to her that I was there for the happy hour deal and got there is time but by the time I was seated it was 7:09. She said she apologized and would allow part of the happy hour menu to me. I waited a bit longer until the manger came over with water and apologized about the wait and if she could do anything until my server came. I told her what the hostess said and she explained they do not normally do that but allowed it any way. I was able to order a Margarita Pizza and wine for happy hour pricing. The pizza should have being $14 I got for $6 and the wine $6 too which should have been $12. Both were super delicious and the pizza was big enough for two meals for me, being $3 per meal! What a great deal and an accommodating Manager! I will definitely be back for another Wednesday happy hour to explore more of their menu. read more

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I've heard a lot of good things about Branca Midtown so I was excited when I finally visited for dinner tonight. The interior is very nice. Modern and upscale but still has a down to earth feel. It still seems like a place you could wear jeans to and people wouldn't mind (which is good, in my opinion). I guess I'd call it upscale casual. Service was a little slow but very friendly. We ordered a bunch of food, including the burrata and ricotta apps. Both come with a few slices of bread, but if you run out just ask for more and they'll happily bring some out. The burrata was so good! The ricotta was also great but the burrata comes with a strawberry jam that adds a nice complement of flavor. I got the Lumanche pasta for my entree. When it came out the bowl seemed small, but it was deceptively so. The portion was actually the perfect size. The pasta was great, with a tangy tomato and lemon flavor. It was cooked perfectly al dente, too. I'm giving this place three stars instead of four because while the food was good, nothing really blew me away. The prices were higher, considering it's more of a trendy upscale place, and I just feel you can get a similar meal elsewhere for less. That being said, it's a fun place to hang out and get a good meal when you want to treat yourself! read more

Branca Midtown - Lumanche pasta - Pizza Near Me - Rochester, New York

Just because I live upstairs, I promise I am not biased. It's taken me awhile to review this place, since for longest time i've only had their pizza. Now that i've sampled other items on their menu, it's safe to say that Branca is a solid choice for Italian food in Rochester. Their pizza is good. Neapolitan-ish style pizza that's thin and crispy, but quite generous with toppings. It's a little heavier and less airy than its competitors from Fiamma's and Tony D's, but still very good. I am a mushroom lover so, I really like their mushroom pizza that's heavy with ricotta and truffle oil. As far as appetizers go, their ricotta dish is quite good. It's fresh and gigantic, good to share among 3-4 people. Others have mentioned the Brussels sprout salad, but it was a little too fibrous to me (rabbit food). I am a fan of the salted rolls that they serve with meals. I sampled a friend's pappardelle, which was excellent. The thick and wide noodles were cooked al dente and had the perfect texture. The accompanying truffle mushroom cream sauce really paired well with the pasta. I also tried my girlfriend's squid ink linguine. Again, the pasta was cooked well, with a lot of texture in each bite. I was pleasantly surprised to see 4 huge shrimp with the dish. I suppose that is appropriate, being a $26 dish (one of their pricier plates). I enjoyed it as well, but I thought it was too citrus-y for my taste. There must have been lemon zest or lemon in the breadcrumbs. Overall, Branca Midtown is solid restaurant. The food is good and their cocktails (which I failed to mention) are well-crafted. Service is attentive and pricing is appropriate for their portion sizes and for the upscale dining environment. I still prefer Rocco and Fiorella for "upscale" Italian food, but Branca is another good option. read more

The pepperoni & honey pizza maybe the best I've had in Rochester. It was amazing will return over and over again for this alone. The pan Italian beef is a close 2nd. read more

Stopped in with the wife and daughter for dinner on a frigid Dec Tues night. Got there at 6- we were one of 2 tables- so we got our choice of spots! By the time we left every table was filled - mostly a 20's/30's crowd. Wife and I ordered the Caesar salad- plenty of anchovies in here which I like- but the dressing has anchovy in it too- so if you aren't a lover of the salty fishes- tell them to hold them. You will still get plenty of the important flavor in the dressing. We split the Branca Wood fired pizza- red sauce, mozzarella, basil and pork sausage. Delicious! My daughter got the Salmon - which had apple butter on top and was served on a bed of roasted Brussell sprouts. Our waiter was Brandon- he was fantastic- attentive and friendly. Not many options for a nice dinner right in the middle of the Center City- but this one is great! read more

Branca Midtown - Pizza Near Me - Rochester, New York

I always recommend Branca Midtown to anyone in need of a good business lunch. BM does it better than anyone in the vicinity and offers up the largest wealth of option for varying palettes. Their bar staff is always serving up fresh cocktails and the ambiance is the perfect mix of bustle and brightness - allowing folks to have important conversations while still feeling comfy. I have enjoyed their sammies, soups, apps pizzas, and cocktails - all of which has been fab. The burrata is a must, and the most bang for your buck is going to be with the pizzas. They are delish and filling. I find the price point for almost every dinner entree that isn't pizza to be $5 - $7 too high for what is being presented. I am almost always a sharer-diner when I go out to eat (forcing everyone around me to share so I can try as much as possible) and this spot is great for that style of experience. The space is stunning and I don't know why they aren't featured more heavily in my bar rotation. To be fixed ASAP! read more

This place never disappoints! Whether it's for a date night or girls night, Branca Midtown the perfect location for delicious food, top-tier drinks, and a beautiful atmosphere! With plenty of windows. It also offers nice views of downtown. The staff are always friendly and make dining here that much more enjoyable. My favorite cocktail has to be the Juice Cleanse - a refreshing and bright citrusy drink that is always amazing. To start, we also order the Ricotta. It's my favorite thing on the menu. I also love to get the Caesar salad and top it with a chicken cutlet. (Their chicken cutlets are amazing - thinly cut and extra crispy). You also cannot go wrong with the Pan Red Stripe Pizza (we love to add pepperoni and put some of the ricotta from the appetizer on there as well)! Definitely recommend to anyone who has yet to visit! read more

This is the perfect spot for an intimate date night to celebrate whatever occasion. We came for an anniversary dinner to treat ourselves and boy were we happy with the outcome. The atmosphere is classy, intimate, and airs on the romantic side with dim lights and little table candles. It's perfect. We started with the fried burrata and I wish it was bigger or came with more because we devoured it. We definitely needed to order two. The charred broccolini was way more than I thought would be on the plate, but you can't complain about more! We ordered the gnocchi and the scallops and my mind was blown at how delicious it all tasted. I don't eat red meats but tried a gnocchi that wasn't covered in bolognese and I wanted more so badly! The scallops? Let's just say they know how to cook scallops here. WOAH. Also, the drinks? On point. Milan Mule, yes please and I don't really drink! The only thing we weren't thrilled with was the dessert. It was good, but nothing that compared to the dinner. Pumpkin gelato - I should have gone with classic chocolate but tried to be seasonal, meh. The apple dish was okay. I could have the scallops again for dessert and been happy. Overall, a must visit if you're looking for a date night. read more

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I loved this pizza! They also had good drinks. Such a cute little place downtown. It was a little hard to find, but the restaurant made up for it. I got a pepperoni pizza and my sister got the carbonara pizza. We would definitely come back for more! For Rochester, this place was a little on the expensive side, but worth the splurge for quality food. read more

Branca Midtown - Pizza Near Me - Rochester, New York

What started off so well ended so badly. Food was amazing, service, or lack of, so bad it mired the whole evening! Snotty host/Maitre D - being extremely sarcastic not sure if it was intentional or if he's just wrapped up in smugness! read more

Server Meghan set the tone of our evening with her friendly, prompt, and diligent attention to detail and excellent service! Branca is a beautiful space in an awesome location. The food is Italian cuisine and it is done so very well. Fresh ingredients prepared with elegance and style. Highly recommend Branca Midtown. And Meghan read more

This new place in Tower 280 downtown is one of the most modern dining spaces in town - a bright, airy, and sophisticated space. Reservations are a must since this place is so popular. We arrived and were directed to the primo corner booth in the main dining area - a good spot to watch the action unfold. The server and back server did an excellent job throughout the meal. The only downside appeared to be a back-up in the kitchen - the starter and salad came out promptly but then there was a big delay to the main. We noticed a lot of patrons getting apologies for the hang-up. For us it was not bad since we were not rushing off to a show on this Saturday night. We ordered their version of garlic bread - even at $10 it was worth it because it was excellent. You almost need a separate napkin given the buttery and cheesy goodness oozing out of the salt bread. The Brussels Sprout salad was a fresh take and very good. The salmon for $28 was perfectly done and really nicely presented - it was quite tasty though the rub on it was a bit salty. The spaghetti carbonara with what appeared to be freshly made pasta was very good but felt overpriced at $26. We noted other items on their menu that seemed a bit pricey. We liked the vibe here but next time we might just order their garlic bread and their charcuterie board that we saw on the menu and at nearby tables. Overall a good addition to the Rochester scene and a nice change from the recent spate of converted factory spaces. read more

Branca Midtown - Beautifully presented salmon - Pizza Near Me - Rochester, New York

So I've been here twice recently. First of all the atmosphere here is on point. It's a nice ambiance for dinner and the bar area is also really nice. The menu has a good variety of app, small plates and larger ones. There is a decent wine list as well. I'm pretty sure Branca is known for their pizzas. But I honestly wasn't super impressed with the one I tried. It was definitely good, but nothing out of ordinary. The broccolini salad however was delicious. It's a great portion and I've never had anything like it. Would definitely order that plate again. I didn't try any of the pasta, but they looked delicious too read more

Branca Midtown - Broccolini salad - Pizza Near Me - Rochester, New York

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Came here with my colleagues on a Tuesday night. We had an amazing waitress who was knowledgeable in the wines served and also provided great feedback on the food items. The Milan Mule was super refreshing! We shared the burrata - and the combinations of flavors were killer. That marmalade went perfectly with the soft cheese. We also shared the caprese bread. Super tasty! For the entree, I had the king crab pasta, perfect portion and so much crab meat. I would definitely recommend this restaurant if you are in the downtown area! read more

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My friends and I came here for the first time and had an absolutely wonderful time! I definitely recommend making a reservation because this place packed up quickly after 7pm. We started off with the calamari, ricotta, and meatballs. The calamari was perfectly crispy and we loved the sauce that it came with. The ricotta was super smooth and yummy on its own, but when paired with the meatballs it was even better! I was not expecting to be blown away by the super tender and flavorful meatballs, but they were a table favorite. For the entrees we ordered the pepperoni and honey pizza, chicken Milanese and the pasta with scallops special. The chicken was so perfectly crispy and the light, smooth, butter sauce it came with was amazing. The combo of sweet and savory on top of a crispy pizza was delicious. We were all super impressed with everything and couldn't stop saying mmm with every bite. I loved the atmosphere, dim lighting and the service was top notch. I'll definitely be back! read more

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I came here to celebrate a career milestone this week, and have been looking forward to checking out this place after hearing all the hype. The hostess greeted us immediately, and even offered us a preference of seating, which I was grateful for. I hate it when you go to a place on a special date night (that hardly ever happens) and then they sit you next to a loud group. You can put baby in the corner, I sometimes prefer it. The bar was appealing, with a gorgeous marble top and pretty lighting. The layout of Branca is very nice, with a few of the surrounding buildings and the Liberty Pole. I was feeling the music that they were playing too. It was upbeat, but not too loud. The only suggestion I have is to be careful when you use the bathroom. It is not overwhelmingly large, and there was a girl taking pictures of herself in front of the mirror when I walked in...but almost took her out with the swinging door. Let's talk about the star of the show: We started off with the calamari. It was a decent portion for an appetizer to share, and it had a lot of flavor in it, between the jalapenos, olives, and dipping sauce. I had the tagliatelle pasta, with an addition of sausage. Disclaimer, I NEVER order pasta out. I am a brat and either feel like pasta is not worth ordering, or feel like I can make it better myself. This was one of those situations where I went with my gut, knew it was house-made, and proceeded with the tagliatelle. It did not disappoint. The texture was perfect, the flavors were delectable. The few larger pieces of mushroom were wonderful...it was creamy, amazing, and worth the calories. I ordered better. My boyfriend ordered the strip steak, and as good as it sounded, the pasta was better. The steak was cooked nicely on a proper grill, giving it that charred smokiness. Other than the char, it was kind of lacking flavor. The steak was covered in a sauce, and would have been better with a dry rub. It came with a few roasted veggies. We had great service, and a lovely time. This place is definitely in the 'treat-yo-self' category, but I would love to add it to the special date night rotation. read more

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I am going to completely gush over this place! This was my first time here and I hadn't been to Midtown in years so, I was feeling a little sentimental. We weren't sure which door to go in, so we went to the big doors that open into Midtown and I'm glad I did! The old plaza looks so amazing! They've done such a great job with it. All of my memories from my childhood and going there all flooded in. I remember it having a lot of white and they've stuck with that theme, but in a very modern way. This contemporary, but nostalgic feeling is carried over into the restaurant...lots of white paint with white marble, high ceilings, and clean lines. It's beautiful inside. The tables are nice and spaced apart in the dining room. Our server was excellent and very attentive and knowledgeable. We had a cocktail at the bar and both were delish and the bar is white marble and lovely. As soon as we approached the bar, we were acknowledged even though they were busy. To me, this is a sign of a top-notch place. We had a 7:45 reservation and they seated us right in time. Here's what we had: Calamari-some of the best ever. It had a few breaded peppers slices to go with the calamari and sliced green olives. Burrata- yum! 3 pieces of grilled bread to go with it. The tomato jam made it a tiny bit sweet in a perfect way. Baked Rigatoni-anything but basic! Pasta made on the premises that day and heavenly! Like seriously!!! I'm sold on their pasta and need to try more of their pasta dishes! Flourless Chocolate Cake-served with your choice of gelato. A little too rich for my liking, but good. It's small for a reason! Zeppole- 5 large fried dough balls coated in cinnamon sugar. This was the better dessert! Served with raspberry sauce and an icing dip! Must have!!!! I highly recommend this gold mine! I can't wait to go back! read more

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I'm still loving the vibe at Branca and continue to visit. I have a few updates worth sharing too. For me, this is a great weeknight spot to visit and sit at the bar. I'll meet a friend or two and we'll order wine and a few dishes to split. No better way to spend a Tuesday, right? It's also a great spot for lunch meetings (make a reservation just to be safe). A few of my favorite dishes to order include the calamari, the Caesar salad with chicken during lunch (pair it with a side of fries), the ricotta, and the pepperoni and honey pizza, which has a great sweet and spicy flavor combo. Also, the gnocchi and tagliatelle are always worth ordering! In general, the space is really beautiful and it's a lovely spot to spend date night or an evening with friends. read more

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Wow, we had planned to go to another downtown restaurant but after having cocktails there and sitting at our table we quickly realized that it was understaffed, loud and we were seated in a semi indoor-outdoor location that was starting to get chilly. We called Branca and they said they had room for us so we went over and this was my first time there. I loved the bright, upscale vibe and immediately thought this would be a great bar to sit and have dinner! As we were a party of four we preferred a table. We were first seated in a back room with three total tables, one loud group that was obviously enjoying themselves and it quickly became apparent that w would not be able to converse very easily. Our wonderful waitress responded quickly and got us to another table which absolutely made the evening!!!! Her name was Rebecca and she was top notch! I had a signature Moscow mule (strawberry) and clearly they mixed with a high end vodka, thank you! Two of our party ordered the spaghetti carbonara (or something like that) and both licked their bowls clean. I had the pork chop special and it was perfectly cooked, tender and juicy and accompanied by a great mashed potato and assorted greens. Absolutely delicious. Thanks Rebecca for being on top of the customer service game..... you rocked it! She recommended a dessert that we all shared, a peanut butter pie type thing with a dense sweet crust, chocolate layer and marshmallow topping. It was like nothing we could have imagined and while we shared it 4 ways, I wished we had gotten two! Thanks so much for a great evening! Can't wait to come back!! read more

Not sure where to start. I won't be coming back, but I'll get to that. Was easy enough making reservations for a Friday night on a Thursday night for 630 for four. We ordered the honey pepperoni pizza as an appetizer after reading other reviews. It was good, but the pepperoni was extremely spicy and we didn't taste a hint of the honey at all. The squid ink infused pasta was overwhelmed by red peppers. The gnocchi wasn't anything exciting , but it was good and they put in 2 different bowls for my friend and i who split it. We also split the caeser salad (put in two different bowls too) The pork dish was yummy. I hate their choice of appetizers. You either get cheese or seafood. Not enough choices. The staff is fantastic.. from the hostess to the bartender, to the server, to the server's helper. Everyone went out of their way to make sure our experience was great. Why I wont come back. Our bill was $214.00 ish Which would normally be fine... but I wondered what we ordered that was so expensive because we only got one appetizer (when we typically get 3)and my friend and I split an entrée. So what was the issue? My boyfriend and my friend's husband had a couple basil hayden whiskey drinks. $17 dollars each. That is ridiculous. That's like a 8-12 dollar drink at most. We can get better food and cheaper drinks somewhere else. read more

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The mushroom pizza and caesar salad are amazing. Great vibe and fun place to each. This was my first meal and Rochester and a favorite during my weekend visit. read more

This place was good. Would I come here again-I don't know. The level of getting to the restaurant is DIFFICULT. It's inside a building and not really clearly marked on the outside. There is a parking lot right next door and it was easy to park there. Then you walk along Broad Street, go into 280 Broad Street, the commerce building I think...then you go all the way down this huge lobby, take a left and it's at the end of a hallway. It's a stone cold nightmare to get to. It has a fancy menu. We got the calamari which was rings and tentacles. We also got the ricotta and crostini-that's where it's at! My friend got gnocchi and a side of Brussels sprouts. I tried the Brussels spouts, they were okay but seemed very very crunchy in the middle. I would have liked them halved. My friends had a lot of questions, like can you put noodles instead of arugula under the Chicken Milanese? And the answer was no. Sorry to the diva chef for not wanting his food served his way but we don't go out much so when we do...we want what we want. We were not being difficult. I got the pepperoni and honey pizza. I ate the whole thing. Listen, I know I'm fat, okay? My two friends enjoyed the Milan Mule cocktail. I had the Sunday Sauce cocktail and it was STRONG. The whiskey was very overpowering. In fact it tasted like I was drinking only whiskey. We all really liked our food. We didn't feel rushed. Our server was around just enough. She didn't know the answers to some of our questions and instead of making up answers she went and found out for us. That was appreciated. It was not super busy there. We had reservations. I said we were celebrating a birthday. As far as I can tell nothing was done for my friend. Why ask if you're celebrating a special occasion when you're making a reservation if nothing is going to be done for it? When you make a reservation they send you texts reminding you the day before and a half hour before. That was nice. When you get there you take a photo of the code for access to the menu. I like that a lot. It's expensive. My drink, appetizer, meal and dessert totaled $63. I don't know if I'd return here because it's difficult to get to, modifications are nearly impossible (you ain't Gordon Ramsay!), the drinks are way strong and almost unpleasant to drink and nothing was done for our celebration and that was very disappointing. We hadn't been out together in a year. The food was good as well as the service. read more

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Hidden Gem in Rochester. Very low-key classic Italian restaurant with a premium menu. Their entree's are high quality and AMAZING! Staff, Doug & Sam are great and very accommodating. Highly recommended! read more

Environment was good (classy). Some tables are a little close but not ridiculous. Food was delicious my steak just wasn't as tender as I would like. Prices where fair. Service was great. read more