Amazing food. Loved everything we got especially meatballs and burrata. Definitely a popular spot!…read moreWait staff were kind, and flexible and did a great job considering the amount of people there! Nice and warm despite it being a cold night. Cute little spot for drinks, and tapas along the canal. Mixed drinks, beer and NA drinks on the menu as well! We will be back!!

Carmella's is TOP TIER. Everything from food, service, staff, decor and owner were all top notch…read more Couldn't recommend more!

Just ordered the ravioli with meatballs and chicken French on a bed of Zoofles to go. One of the…read moreworst chicken French dishes I've ever had. The thin chicken patty was obviously pre-made and difficult to cut even using a steak knife! And even though it was swimming in the oil and butter sauce the chicken was dry and tough to chew, not tender AT ALL. The ravioli were good, 7 out of 10. Won't go back, don't waste your money here.

Rochester's east side actually has a few Connecticut worthy Italian red saucy eateries. I've been…read moreto Lucca's a couple of times. The owner/chef has a lot on his mind..brash and opinionated: but I like him and talk food shoppe w him. I've had the fried gnocchi app and a fish fry (excellent haddock breaded..). The fried gnocchi has a nice house red sauce w it. Good vibe in here...a lot of locals willing to chat w a stranger in town. I'll try some the Eyetalian stuff the next time I'm out in the Rachacha area.

The food was delicious and the service was excellent! I loved my lemon cello chicken. The sauce was…read moreawesome. I also had a delicious chocolate martini and it was made to perfection. If you go ask for Kathy as she was an excellent server. I enjoyed my meal and time at the bar. I will definitely be back again.

We made reservations for dinner to celebrate my birthday, just my husband and I. We were 5 min late…read morefor our 5:30 reservation but did call from the road prior to being late and luckily we were still able to get a table. There seemed to be ample tables still open. We were seated promptly at a nice table and brought water immediately. Our server Ryan came and told us about the specials and took our drink order. She returned several minutes later and took our orders for dinner. I was looking forward to the risotto because they always have a good risotto special, my husband had the limoncello chicken. Drinks came out and then the bread, nice and warm. The salads seemed to take a little longer than usual but the greens were fresh. Unfortunately that's where the good ended. We waited and waited for dinner. Tables around us that arrived after us were being served their meals. We waited patiently, making conversation trying not to feel annoyed. Ryan returned asking if we needed more to drink or more bread, no we still had bread. She apologized for the delay and said she would check with the kitchen. She returned 15 minutes later and said the kitchen was working on our orders. We were at 1 hour at this point, 10 minutes later our food finally arrived, it looked beautiful. The shrimp placed decoratively on top of the risotto, scallops lightly seared. The chicken in a creamy white sauce with linguini and fresh herbs on top. My first bite of the risotto was a disappointment, it was undercooked, more than a little al dente (risotto is not supposed to be any al dente). I tried different places around the dish to see if maybe there was some way to save this dinner, sadly not. We waited well over an hour for our dinners and it was undercooked. The scallops were good as were the shrimp so those were eaten. Our server did not return to ask how our dinners were. The chicken dish was good and my husband enjoyed it, brought half home as it was an ample portion. When Ryan returned she offered boxes, I declined since you cannot fix undercooked risotto. I explained what was wrong and she said she would let the owner know because he was helping in the kitchen. She returned with the wrapped up chicken and offered a free cannoli to compensate for the problem. We accepted, my husband ate it because I don't care for cannolis. We paid our check and left. I was surprised that if the owner was working in the kitchen and alerted to the problem that he didn't come out. I found that a bit strange, if it was my restaurant and someone said the special that was priced at $42 was not cooked properly I would come out to apologize for the problem. He did not, we paid the check and left. We have eaten there twice before and our meals were good. We do not eat out at nice restaurants often but because it was my 60th birthday we decided the occasion was worth the splurge. Sadly I don't think we will return based on the long dinner preparation time and the quality/price of the risotto. We don't mind paying extra for good food but this was disappointing.

Was looking for an early happy hour cocktail be for dinner. Yelp led us to Main & Vine. Cozy…read moreintimate well done Decore wine & cocktail bar. The owner and the bartender were both super friendly. Historic building. Looking forward to "Tea" on certain Sundays to see the rest of the historic building.

I can't believe I learned about this place only this summer…read more I've been complaining about too many breweries in Fairport (and beyond) and not enough wine bars. Most breweries have terrible wine options. I was SO happy to find this place. It's cute, it's cozy, it's clean, it's friendly, it's really reasonably priced - can't beat it! And best of all, so far, the 3 times I've been, I can actually have a conversation with people rather than feeling like I'm shouting as with most any other place for drinks/wine/snacks. It was so quiet on Saturday evening it worries me they won't last so PLEASE PLEASE go there and keep them open!!

A friend and I popped her for a happy hour type drink/meal. I got a flight and she got a glass of…read morewine. Both of us enjoyed our picks for wine! We split the Flour City Bread app and the chicken cutlet. Both were fresh and delicious. Our server was kind and helpful and attentive while giving us space to enjoy and chat. Overall highly recommend!

We liked this place a lot. The food was mostly well portioned. The preparation, flavor, texture,…read moretemperature were on point. The service was friendly, attentive and knowledgeable about the wine selection. Parking could be a challenge, seating is varied at tables, bar and all along the full length windows.

As a huge sweet wine fan, Living Roots is an absolute 10/10!…read more I tried the "On the Sweeter Side" flight, and every pour was delicious. The Rosé and Vidal Blanc were my favorite. Combined with the warm, cozy atmosphere and super knowledgeable staff, it's the ultimate spot to unwind. Highly recommend!

I went here for trivia and didn't expect to have the most AMAZING charcuterie board I've ever…read morehad... this was absolutely delicious. My bff and I could not stop thinking about it afterward. Also the bread for the board was separate from it which was amazing as a gluten free girlie! The wine went great with it too, and the place is extremely cute and welcoming. Not too busy or crowded. Really great spot if you like wine and cheese!

Our family was visiting Rochester from out of town to celebrate our son's college graduation. We…read morebooked the private room at Avvino (Meyer's Den), which turned out to be a great choice. While planning our dinner party months in advance, the communication from Janine was excellent. She helped us develop a 4-course menu that was sure to have something for everyone, including vegan and allergy friendly options. Amy was our server for the evening, and she ensured we had everything we needed to enjoy our evening. The chairs in the Meyer's Den are wide and comfortable, the decor is dark and classy, and being in the basement away from the dining room made it very quiet and easy to converse with family. The room is rather spacious for 12 guests, but could also accommodate a few more people without feeling cramped. Out of the appetizers we selected, the Charred Octopus was very popular and everyone enjoyed it...even those that had never previously eaten octopus. The baby cauliflower dish was also a beautiful presentation, and quite large and enjoyable. The salads, particularly the Charred Hurricane salad, were nice light courses before the entree was served. As for the entrees, the filet mignon was a little on the dry side, but we really enjoyed the light and crispy spinach fritters that accompanied the beef. The salmon was a generous portion of medium rare fish, and there was lot going on with that dish - spicy cauliflower and za'atar potatoes that had some mixed reviews. Folks who ordered the duck breast seemed to enjoy the complex preparation, which had asparagus, green beans, and two pureed sauces - cauliflower ginger and cherry-rhubarb. The doughnut bread pudding with apple pieces and vanilla ice cream was a delicious, decadent way to end the meal. We left rather stuffed, and delighted with the overall experience that allowed our family to celebrate together.

One of my favorites in Roc. Always have a fantastic meal here with something new and creative on…read morethe menu.

We've eaten at Jo Jo Pittsford for many years and have always enjoyed the food and ambiance,…read morealthough it's often loud. We recently had a Pizza and salad there. The server was very good but the pizza took a very long time to arrive. It appeared they may have been understaffed. We had a Pepperoni and mushroom Pizza that was good but one piece had something on it that tasted and looked like a piece of meat fat. We advised and showed the server what we found and she said it appeared to be chicken. (It was inedible grissel) We have never experienced that with a Pizza and was potentially a health hazard. It did appear that they have declined since our last visit.

A group of friends decided to meet here for a birthday gathering of 8 people…read more The place is quite loud, hard to converse within the group. I got there late. It is kind of hard to find a restaurant if one is not familiar with the area. I got there late, and the food was not served yet. I ordered my food, and then, we all got the food at the same time. Good. Two pounds of mussels across from me were shared by some at the table. I saw pastas, fried calamari, and Steak Salad(I was not too impressed by it), I got the Pork Chop. It was tender, although I ordered cook well done. The sauce was delicious. It came with Shoestring Fries. Tasty. A glass of Precose to wash everything down. Refreshing Caitlin, our server, was excellent. I told her to bring the special Orange Chocolate Torte for the Birthday Girl with a little candle, and she did in the end. It was a big enough piece of cake that we shared it after singing Las Mañanitas to her. We left happy.

Had seen some reviews that were not very complimentary of the service. The four of us met for…read morelunch. I've had a lot of Old Fashions over the years. I don't know what the bartender did, but the two I had were perfect. Our server, Anthony, was friendly and efficient without being intrusive. I am generally reluctant to order lobster bisque because so often it disappoints, but this was absolutely amazing, with chunks of lobster swimming in a wonderfully balanced bisque. The bread was warm and fresh. I also had the haddock French. A great sauce with properly prepared fish and pasta. The tiramisu was delicious as well, tho I ordered it more out of curiosity than because I needed more to eat. I waddled out very pleased with the food, the service, and knowing we'd be back soon. This was a very pleasant surprise.

Had to say the food is 5 star !!! As you can see from the photo, they are all very delicious. We…read morecame here to celebrate a big milestone however it did put a damper on it when the tacky hostess greeted us with attitude. We told her we have a reservation, she looked dissatisfied that whoever booked our reservation told her to just put us anywhere. She started walking away with the menus not saying anything, had to ask her if we have to follow her? Unsure with the attitude but right out of bat she didn't made us feel welcome. The restaurant itself was nice, the outdoor patio is just beautiful with that waterfall background sound and wonderful flowers around.

Love to see unique places open up in Rochester, so had to try this new-ish piano bar when I heard…read moreof it. Check their website for when pianists will be playing. They also have a surprisingly large food menu, but we just had cocktails and dessert. Drinks were just OK, but the desserts were great! Definitely recommend the chocolate raspberry cake. My only critique is that the table arrangement is setup more like a restaurant than a lounge and the decor is a bit random. If they made it feel a bit more loungey, I think it would improve the overall vibe.

Spritz is my new favorite restaurant for drinks, sharing plates and desserts. The atmosphere is…read moreclassy and comfortable without being ostentatious. The live piano adds a special touch and reminds me of a day gone by when people would dinner was always accompanied by musicians. I am thrilled that they are open later. It seems almost everyplace closes by 9 these days. It is a perfect venue to attend with friends after the theatre or the RPO.