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    Market green curry
    Jamie E.

    I have been here twice, and it would take me a very long time to come up with something bad to say. The service is great, they are very helpful with the menu and very quick. The restaurant is also super cool, with a cave stone vibe interior that truly makes for a lovely atmosphere. They have drinks that look super fun, and mocktails that are also a very cool vibe. The chicken satau is so tender and has an amazing sauce, definitely a must, as well as the f** me up sticky rice. It changes every time, so it is always so fun to see what they do with it! The market green curry is genuinely the best tofu I have ever had, it is so tasty and the sauce really adds so much flavor. I am also a big fan of the glass noodle pad thai with chicken, and the lettuce with ginger dressing. For dessert you must get the chocolate mousse, it is so good I think about it often. This is such a fun place to go with friends and share new dishes, and I couldn't recommend it more if I tried.

    entrance, bar and kitchen
    Niva B.

    We came here in celebration of a family members graduation, and when I tell you the moment we opened the door our eyes were PLEASED!! The ambiance of the establishment is gorgeous, from the Arch-Way doors, and the lightning!! Such eye candy. There were about two members in the kitchen, connected to the bar, so service was a bit slow but all intended from a "vibe" based restaurant. The waitresses were sweet, service was super nice overall. The food was decent, a bit mid. Just some restaurant-only meals with "exquisite" ingredients. Nothing too appetizing. Just seemed a bit pricey. If you're looking for some expensive tapas with a side of pinterest vibe this is for you!!! This restaurant is definitely moreso of a "pay for the ambiance not the food" place. But, perfect if you're looking to take cute Insta pics, and catching up over a few cocktails.

    Happy hour cocktails
    Kimberly H.

    Ambiance is awesome. Drinks were ok. Food was aiight. The drink menu around opening a year or so ago was better!

    Complimentary snack mix
    Marissa N.

    We showed up a few minutes before business hours but they graciously sat us. Our waiter was on the new side and he was a real pleasure to banter with. The food was well portioned for shareable items. One of us ordered a drink and it was super flavorful. I'd go again. The leftovers were great!

    Basque Cheesecake
    Jen R.

    Well after reading reviews and thoughts of others I was slightly apprehensive to go visit. Now this is part of what I will call "The Swan Family Empire of Restaurants" in the Park Avenue area. I've been to there other places and I like them. I think people are not sure about this place, is it this or that. To be frank it's an Asian/East Asian Fusion place. It's not authentic it's a fusion as I said. The inside is not very large they do take reservations now and I would seriously suggest you do this as it does get busy. The inside is painted shades of gray and the long winding countertop or chef's table is of light wood. When we came in it had just opened at 4pm yes my friends don't mind going early. So we were greeted by the person who would be our server. I gave my name and we sat at the chef's area and were cozy. Neither me nor my friend had never been here and thought we would give it a try. We both agreed we would come back. We got things to share this is how it's set up, but if you are not feeling it and want stuff for yourself go for it. Now an FYI when you are ready to order, you will order everything at once. It will come out as one or two items at a time depending. We ordered the Kimchi Fried Rice w/ Spam (last time I ever had spam was in Hawaii and it was in a roll) the kimchi was lightly fermented so it was not too harsh and the spam seemed to be slightly cooked on the flat top and it gave it a buttery flavor. This was actually quite tasty and you can easily share it with two people. We also got the Brussel Sprouts now this seemed intriguing and nowadays people like da sprouts but... they were wayyyyy tooooo hard to eat. I mean it was a workout. Granted you don't want them to be like mush but it was a bit too toothsome for my liking. The sauce/seasoning was nice and slightly briny/salty. Than the Short Ribs in a Penang Sauce this was absolutely delicious and we asked what else we should order and our server said the Coconut Rice would complement this dish and it sure did. The short ribs were so fall off the bone and well seasoned. We got a few of the special cocktails it had Mezcal and I believe Matcha, it was smoky, tart and slightly sweet and they were served in what looked like stoneware cups. To end we got one of the seasonal deserts it was a Basque Cheesecake with whipped cream, and I believe some sort of salt & etc it was excellent. This is one of those things you should share it's rich on its own. Now where we were seated if others arrived at the counter it could have been a tight squeeze to get out. It's worth a visit I'll be back. Parking it's Park Avenue kids.. you will have to look around for a space. Feel free to ride share or if you live close enough walk on over.

    Olga I.

    Growing up in Portland has made me fairly picky with what I call good food, but Leonore's was able to deliver on that front. While a bit on the pricier side, it was worth it for the flavor that the food provided. I had their twist on pad Thai with prawns and it was delicious - the glass noodles were an interesting choice, but with the additional flavors in the meal it worked well together. The space is very small, so grab a reservation if you're wanting to eat in - otherwise takeout and strolling park ave is always a nice option as well.

    a plate of noodles with chopsticks
    Michael L.

    Leonore's is a dining experience you don't wanna miss. The menu is simple, items they serve year round and seasonal dishes. They will have specials to offer and plenty of drinks to choose from. Everything is meant to be shared. We recently went with a party of 4 and all the dishes we ordered were able to be shared reasonably. I would say for a larger party you might want multiples of the same dish if it's highly popular. My group got to sit in a "private" back room which was a cool add on to a wonderful meal. Most seating is open and there are some tables outside as well. We got in early so it wasn't busy, but it was completely filled by the time we left. Service was fast, food came out as it was ready and the staff was wonderful and able to answer all our questions and make adjustments to our orders within reason for personal preference. We got about 6 different dishes and your mileage may vary based on your palette and hunger. What I will say is everything was made to perfection. The cook and the flavors are absolutely nailed and for me personally offered me tastes I've never had and now love. Everything did come with some heat on it, so if spice is not your thing at all, this may be a challenge. We were warned about the Kimchi and we got it anyways and yeah that sucker is really hot, so if you want a challenge, go for it, if not stay far away. Tldr: Amazing food, Amazing experience, if you fancy fun flavors and enjoy a mild kick, you might as well get to Leonore's right now. Enjoy!

    Drink menu
    Scott W.

    We tried Leonore's on Park Ave. tonight! It's a Thai restaurant from the same people that do Vern's, ROUX, and Dorado. It did not disappoint. In fact, it might be our new favorite! For those that travel, it's definitely got PDX gourmet street cart mixed with Pok Pok Thai vibes. Everything is shareable and outrageously good. Cozy and fun atmosphere. The food is next level. The service was also outstanding. Our server was so helpful and she was fun to chat with. The experience ticked all the requisite boxes: tasty, interesting, cozy, friendly, fun, and comforting. We will be back!!! We are so glad this is here in Rochester!

    Menu
    Sam P.

    This place has a very weird vibe. When we walked in it seemed pretty cool! They used Nalgene bottles on the tables as refills and the staff was causally dressed and it has a very neat interior design. I assumed the prices would be modest and I was very wrong! This place is crazy expensive! Like ridiculously expensive. When I saw $20+ for an hour entree I assumed they would be big enough to share. They are not. The food was good but they are charging an absurd price for what you get. I posted a picture of my hand next to a plate to show the size of food you get for $25. The dish in the picture came with maybe 5 or 6 pieces of tofu. You can buy a block of tofu which is about 10 times the amount than what they serve for $2-$3. This would be a very cool place if they figure out the vibe. Do you want to be fancy and charge high prices? Change out the nalgenes and plastic chop sticks! You want to be a casual place with fun cocktail? Lower the prices or increase the portions! Their kitchen is small so the plates come out when they are ready. So you either have to share everything that comes out I would fine with that if the portions were shareable, or you have to wait for your food to get cold so the rest of the table gets their food, or eat before everyone gets their food. It doesn't make sense.

    Same same and fresh squeezed cocktails

    Great presentation of cocktails super unique and balanced drinks! My cocktail was so good next time I come back I'm going to order the same same. The atmosphere is so warm and cozy, almost like a catacomb. Pork belly is like no other I've had. Friendly and attentive servers P.S. forks are available, don't panic

    Papaya Salad
    Alyson C.

    Moody atmosphere with A LOT of gluten free options!! All in all, a nice experience. Food: most things were delicious! You order a few things to share all at once and they come out when they are ready. We got a few skewers (chicken thigh and beef satay). I was expecting more than 1 skewer. The chicken was over seasoned (salty) but the beef satay was DELICIOUS! In general I felt like the portioning was off on most of the dishes (too little or too much). Really fresh papaya salad, probably the best I've had in Rochester so far. Service: slow and little communication. When we arrived no one greeted us for several minutes (5+) and we were left guessing where to wait or what to do, which I don't like when going to a new place. Once someone saw us they explained it would be a few more minutes, which I'm fine with. It was the lack of communication when we got there. On the other hand, there was too much explanation of the menu. Despite it being my first time two people explained everything which was a lot of information. In general, ask me if I have questions after the first explanation and then move on. Also, asking if we were drinking or not would have saved time and effort about going into the drink menu for two people not ordering drinks. I will say, everyone was very friendly so that was great! Atmosphere: moody but fun. It's a really cool space!! Loved the water bottles at the tables and easy access to chopsticks and napkins. You'll have to ask for a fork and knife if you need those. If you sit at the bar, you'll have a fun view of the kitchen and the chefs, which I love! We were supposed to be seated at a booth in the front but were placed in the back at a table. For date night, I was looking forward to a more intimate bench seating with my partner, but the table was nice too. Parking: street. The restaurant is on Park Ave, so street parking it is! I usually have success on a side street, just double check the signs to know which side since it switches each evening.

    Grilled short ribs. Meat was very tender and flavorful.

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    Bartender Michael was FABULOUS! Great cocktails, creative menu for sure. Ambiance spot on. Thank you!

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    Food is delicious and unique! Love the ambiance too. Perfect for date night with significant other or friends :)

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