Packed but good. Pasta was excellent. Great meatballs clean and safe…read more Bread wasn't great. Tasted like nothing

I recently visited Mamma G's for a mother-daughter lunch with my daughter. The restaurant itself…read morehas a very elegant, cozy atmosphere that made for a lovely setting. I ordered the pasta and shrimp special, which was absolutely delicious and full of flavor. Unfortunately, my daughter is vegetarian and ordered the Gnocchi Rossi, which was quite disappointing. It lacked flavor and was very bland compared to my meal. The biggest downside of our visit was the service. We were trying to enjoy some quality mother-daughter time together, but our waitress interrupted us constantly--almost every time we took a bite. We repeatedly assured her that everything was fine, yet she continued coming back to the table. At one point, while we were still actively eating, she asked if we were ready for boxes. When I said no, she replied, "Oh, okay, you're just taking your time." It definitely felt like we were being rushed rather than encouraged to relax and enjoy our meal. To top it off, we were never offered dessert or after-meal options. Despite feeling a bit rushed and annoyed by the constant interruptions, we still left a good tip because the waitress was working hard and remained polite. Overall, the food was a mixed experience, the atmosphere was wonderful, but the service made what should have been a relaxing mother-daughter lunch feel hurried.

Located inside the hotel at college town. Really enjoyed the ambiance. The food itself was also…read moredelicious. We ordered multiple plates and shared family style, not the intention of the menu but doable. Also enjoyed tasting the namesake, Grappa. The bartender was very helpful in helping us choose a grappa that fit best into our flavor profiles.

An interesting on-site restaurant inside Hilton Garden Inn Rochester (near medical center). Tall…read moreceiling, lots of natural light. Came here for dinner. Calamari is quite good; not industrially produced "rings" but real calamari. The mussel is also quite good. As soon as they seated us they served bread, though it was cold, not fresh and warm. That's a bit off for an Italian restaurant.

We had a wonderful anniversary dinner at Angelina's, and from the moment we walked in, they made us…read morefeel truly special. The hostess and our server knew it was our anniversary from the reservation and wished us a happy anniversary right away. There was even a beautiful "Happy Anniversary" sign waiting for us on the table. The owner also stopped by personally to wish us a happy anniversary, and they surprised us with two small glasses of complimentary champagne. It was such a lovely way to start the evening. We ordered the panzanella salad, street corn, and a large, shareable ribeye with potatoes. Everything was superb--truly excellent. The service was impeccable, the atmosphere was romantic and low-key, and the entire experience was outstanding. They struck the perfect balance of making us feel celebrated without being over the top. For dessert, we had the funfetti cake, which was absolutely divine. We thoroughly enjoyed every part of our evening and can't wait to go back to Angelina's!

I've been meaning to come in for some time. I'm happy I finally made it happen!…read more The food was delicious! Each bursting with flavor. The Alannah's Garden N/A cocktail was phenomenal. I would've had ten more... The service was fast and friendly. Our server offered up various suggestions of house favorites. The ambiance was sleek with leather or leather-like chairs, wood tables and clean lines. The plates matched the decor as well. I'd consider coming back and trying some more from their summer menu. I look forward to trying from the fall and winter menus as well. I'll definitely be trying a dessert next time. Their s'mores one and funfetti cake both sounded delicious. I was too full from the appetizers and dinner to attempt a third course.

Vern's is definitely one of those spots that's worth a visit! They don't take reservations, and…read morewhen we arrived around 7:30pm on a Sunday evening, it was packed. We were quoted about a 40-minute wait for a table, but told bar seating might open up sooner (around 30 minutes). They took my number and we stepped outside to take a walk around the block while we waited. We ended up getting a text about the bar seat availability in about 15 minutes. Once we got seated at the bar, things turned around quickly. The space has a really cozy, intimate vibe with dim lighting, warm atmosphere and overall it feels thoughtfully put together. We ordered hot toddies to drink, which were perfect for the weather, and for food we got the Japanese sweet potatoes and the cavolo nero pesto. Both dishes were incredibly delicious - flavorful and well-balanced. Just be prepared for a wait (and maybe stay nearby instead of wandering off), but once you're in, it's a great experience!

We tried out Vern's for the first time on a Thursday evening! We made it there by about 5:00 PM and…read moreit was easy enough to get a table for 2 with only indoor seating available. It's a small space inside but it's designed well enough to manage a flow of traffic for customers and staff. We sat in the back greenhouse area. I think the least enjoyable part of our experience was how loud it was in the restaurant. Definitely not a good spot if you're trying to catch up with someone and your voice doesn't carry. I couldn't actually hear the specials the server was telling us. I want to try out Vern's again, so I may wait until there's an outdoor table or ask to sit in the second level to see if that's quieter. We tried one of their spring menu appetizer items, the Japanese sweet potatoes with kimchi ranch and dill. One bite and I was addicted, these were so so good. We then moved on to the classics for entrees -- bee sting pizza and the ragu-- and we were amazed at how good everything was! The only note we had was about the pizza, it was very soggy in the middle but still edible if you rolled it over in itself. We also had a few cocktails, and while they were somewhat small, you could tell they weren't watered down in any way. Two drinks was more than enough for me. Overall it was a great experience and we want to try it again. If you're someone who struggles to enjoy a meal out where you can't hear much, maybe wait for outdoor tables.

I go there every other month. Ambiance is nice, not overly fancy, but clean and attractive…read more Always a good meal, steaks are cooked perfectly, best wedge salad I've ever had. Food quality equals the price.

Mom and I were originally supposed to go to Texas Roadhouse for dinner but they had roaches so we…read moreleft and were able to score a seating at Delmonicos. We would have been better with the roaches at Texas Roadhouse. I am not above spending a lot of money on steak. In fact, I suffer from the delusion that more expensive steak = better steak. So for the prices Delmonicos is charging, it should have been an amazing steak. The steak we ordered was cooked to perfection at our request of medium rare. But the steak was way too over seasoned and the accompanying pasta way over done. Also I think the pasta sauce came from the gas station down the street. We also tried the 12-ounce salmon (which is a massive portion of salmon). It came over a risotto that tasted way too salty and under a Gorgonzola cheese that actually made me vomit in my mouth a little. So why 2 stars instead of 1? The service was impeccable and the only saving grace of the evening.

We sat on the patio and had a perfect birthday dinner. My…read morehusband and I shared the date night special. We started with a delicious bottle of wine followed by our choice of appetizer, salad and entree. Each choice was delicious( artichoke French, Caesar salad, chicken French and shrimp scampi. Finishing with a strawberry crème brûlée. The best part was that I never once felt rushed from course to course. It was a very pleasant evening.

Excellent service and food! This place was a recommendation and when we arrived we learned it was…read moreunder new ownership. I don't know the history but the outdoor area was full but the dining room was completely empty on a Friday night. That said we had impeccable service, felt very well attended to, and never rushed. Our food was delicious overall and questions about the menu were answered quickly. The seafood scampi had a generous amount of seafood, perfectly prepared and everyone else in the party enjoyed their dishes and they looked amazing. The only item that didn't meet the mark was the arancini. First these are huge which is good. But the outer shell is too thick and chewy and the rice mixture lacked flavor and creaminess. But that's the only negative. I'd definitely go again.

Every popular Italian restaurant was packed at night. Thankfully Tony D's has a spot by the bar and…read moreit has good reviews. Service is excellent and bartender checks on you constantly . Portion is huge. Meatballs appetize is like baseball size. I usually can finish appetizer and a main course by myself but I can't this time. Chicken Parmesan can feed a small Italian village. The tomato sauce they have is ok to me, taste like something you can get from the store. Maybe not enough herd or garlic, just not enough depth. I definitely will come back though; pizza and other pasta dishes look good.

I am so upset! First it is so loud. Next we waited over 90 minutes for entree orders. Sat down at…read more6, left at 10. We had 4 adults, 2 kids, and an infant. The kids are hunched over the table starving; I am feeding, bouncing, tickling an 8 month old; the adults can't talk because it is so loud. The waiter, who barley comes to the table but I can see on his phone by the server well, mutters a "thank you for your patience". I had the shrimp pasta-- it sucks: the shrimp are huge and tender but the flavor is mild. The shrimp with lemon from Costco tastes better. And the pasta was terrible--there was no flavor. It had no body--the sauce was soup...like ramen but no flavor made it into the noodle. I had a half pound of it left and the thought gaging it down made me sick. We spent over $400 on this waste of time. As we ate desert a man came through the restaurant making a social media post on his phone about how slow the service was that night. Fyi

First time at this Cartabbas. It's set up was different than our local restaurant but it was just…read moreas good as ours. Employees were very patient as we needed to peruse the menu. Wanting to try something different than our usual. Our food was excellent and cooked to perfection. Our drinks were awesome. When back in the area, we will be back.

We went for an early Sunday dinner and enjoyed the experience. To satisfy our hunger, we promptly…read moreorders a mussels appetizer to share. A good portion could have had more seasoning. Four shells were inedible as they had not opened, we showed the server and got a $5 refund which was fair. She said the kitchen explained they receive them pasteurized and should be safe. Never heard this before. So they are not fresh shellfish. Chicken soup was good. Caesar salad was drenched in dressing. Bread and oil dip was delivered immediately and warm and tasty. Entrees of an Italian platter and Champaign chicken were both good and plentiful. We had a great server, except it took a while to get the check at the end. On a Sunday, most local Italian restaurants are closed, so we settled for a chain which turned out good.

Lovely Italian restaurant on East Avenue. I was seated promptly and it was quiet at first. As I was…read morewaiting my food the dining area quickly filled up and the energy was lively. The decor is modern and the specials were clearly posted on a large board visible when entering. My server Sue was so kind and welcoming. When I told her how much I enjoyed the complimentary bread, she informed me it was homemade and wrapped me up the remaining bread with an extra slice or two. I ordered the chicken French entree which came with spaghetti. The chicken and sauce was flavorful but the texture of the chicken was a little tough. I enjoyed the food overall but for the price ($26) I would have appreciated a more generous portion.

What a great place! The food is delicious, the ambiance is lovely, the staff is accommodating and…read morefriendly. I ordered the arancini, which was perfectly crispy in the outside, and cheesy, gooey and flavorful on the inside. For dinner I had the Pasta con Funghi. Holy cow, the truffle cream and goat cheese combo were phenomenal. I already have plans to go back and would be hard pressed to try something else, because this was so great. No complaints whatsoever. Can't wait to visit again

Definitely not as good as when it opened a few years ago. I was disappointed they no longer have…read morethe Mortedella sando, it as amazing. I asked if they had it ever again, just got a nope! Had the salad with the artichokes, it used to be delicious, this time it was mostly spinach and a bad oily dressing. It has now turned into a doughnut counter when you walk in at 2 pm on a Sunday. Very disappointed! Used to be one of our favorite local spots. We probably won't be back. The vibe is off now and no energy in the open kitchen like prior visits.

Nothing to write home about. The pizza was okay. We got the special pizza that weekend. The…read moreChocochip cookie was good though. Disappointed to see that they don't have many dry pasta options available that day. Not sure if I'd be back.