Excellent service!…read more From the moment we walked in we were greeted and welcomed heartily. We were the only customers and literally had this place to ourselves the entire time. Made for a 5 star private dining type experience that although I appreciated, I couldn't quite understand as the food was magnificent. If you're looking for a great meal that won't leave you heavy and weighed down, this is it! I had the lasagna because I was told by the chef and the friendly waiter that it was fresh hand made pasta and didn't use ricotta cheese. A total winner for me (not a ricotta fan). It was delicious! Melted in my mouth. Buttery, velvet-like texture to the pasta makingit delightfully delicate. Nice balance of sauce and cheese. Meats had a great flavor. I didn't like I had to order a full appetizer size salad because they didnt offer side salads, but the salad was good as well. My birthday guest ordered the NY Strip steak of which I took a taste. It was FULL of flavor and cooked as ordered. Tender and everything you'd hope for in a steak entree. The mashed potatoes were another story. Lacked flavor and I don't care for the chunky mashed potatoes. I like my mashed thick, but creamy, buttery, and seasoned. I do not recommend them. This review is a 5 due to service and both main's being excellent. The chef honored the birthday boy with a complimentary homemade tiramasu that was airy, slightly sweet, great textures of crunch on top, moose in the middle, and spongyness on bottom. The fruit as garnish paired well, but as we shared the slice it made me wonder "if this is REAL, fresh made tiramasu, I have no idea what "tiramasu" I've been eating all these years." So good! I had no idea why this place was empty at 3pm on a Saturday, but my guess is they are new. Once the word is out I'm sure business will pick up. At least I hope, because I'd love to bring my son back to try so he can compare to his culinary experience in Italy. The restaurant itself was very clean...including the bathroom. My daiare wasn't fond of the hard wooden chairs. The ambiance is more bright, sophisticated modern than dark, tavern-esque as the name may suggest. Check them out and tell Chef Stephen I sent you

Arrived just after 6 pm and was asked about reservations despite a thin crowd. We were seated on…read morethe patio and after several minutes, served water by a staff member who admitted he was not our server for the evening. Christopher arrived, shared a very loud video to attempt to entice us to order the specials; however, several were not available. We had browsed the menu ahead of time and had our choices in mind. We also advised we were hoping to make the show at Revolver Records, if that wasn't too much of an issue for the kitchen staff. My companion ordered the salmon, broccoli, and rice while I ordered the smoked salmon tagliatelle. My companion was pleased with her entree even though her rice was a ridiculous amount of chunky skin-on potatoes and she was not informed that there was a menu change, while I was disappointed at the lack of salmon in the dish. A cute rosette on top with a few flakes scattered throughout does not make for a salmon dish. Christopher was friendly and helped my companion with a replacement napkin (from the waist band of his apron) when hers blew off her lap and onto the sidewalk. Finally, we waited quite some time for the bill, then for the bill to be processed. The reatrooms are gender neutral and adequately lit and stocked; however, patrons are required to climb a set of stairs to reach the restrooms. Other patrons that we conversed with during our meal were still on the patio when we left the jazz show next door and when we asked how dessert was, that we mught be coming back from "round two", they said not to bother because most of the desserts were out of stock. Convenient for our plans but sadly nothing special to write home about. If I were to return, I'd ask for the salmon & broccoli entree and confirm the starch was lemon rice per the menu.

Wow You all in this wonderful place…read more Smells great and so tempting when you walk in the door . Really unique ambience and great people . Now the food .. Such a unique blend of Indian and fusion pizza !! The chef // owner is so decent and great cook !! Go here if you want a great night !! Such. Great place and staff ! Go here

Wow wow wow, this place is amazing! The restaurant is very small and they don't have a lot of…read moretables but we went during the week and sat right away. The only small issue we had was there was a very bad draft and on a cold night we had to keep our jackets on. Moving on to the food, we started off with the Pani Puri and the samosas. The pani puri was so delicious and flavorful, and the portion size was great! For one biters, these really did pack a punch of flavor and I would order them again and again! The samosas were excellent as well! Great size and stuffed to the max, these were delicious paired with the sauces they come with. For entrees, we ordered the paneer tikka masala and the lamb biriyani and both were phenomenal! We also got the garlic naan and onion kulcha to pair with them, which were both excellent. My only complaint on entrees is I wish there was more paneer in the dish, but other than that everything was great! Overall if you love Indian food, this place is truly a must try! We will definitely be back!

Everything was amazing! I highly recommend this place to anyone!!!…read moreMy bf and I ordered atleast half the menu and we were not disappointed with a single thing! The staff are amazing too!

I remember going yo to Rue Franklin West years ago at the location. Quenelle is exquisite! What a…read morebeautiful restaurant interior and relaxed elegance. Our server was extremely attentive and friendly-- and everyone enjoyed their dishes -- classic entrees with a unique twist. The cold asparagus soup was also delicious. The server took the extra step to bring the name of the wine that was substituted for the evening. Overall, it was a memorable experience and I highly recommend this gem in Buffalo.

Came for a happy hour and had a great experience! I really enjoyed the spiced pear spritz and the…read morevariety of seating. The atmosphere is relaxing and chic. The bartenders were quick and friendly. I would definitely come back here again!

Waited for a drink forever staff would rather greet friends and hang out with friends, then take…read morecare of patron! Ordered a wedge salad absolutely terrible and I never seen anyone till I asked for the bill. Also, they ran out of the liquor that I was drinking crown after one drink don't go there.

Ordered two chicken finger dinners for delivery, everything from the service and communication all…read morethe way until my food arrived was excellent! Prices are incomparable to other businesses right now, great way to end a busy Monday coming off of a busy weekend when you don't want to cook!

Most underrated restaurant in Buffalo. Been there many times and I have never put a morsel of food…read morein my mouth I didn't enjoy. The bone in pork chop is better than a steak. Clams casino is amazing. Great wine selection. If you are reading this, go there now

I have been lucky enough to be part of an all female, brunch group for at least 10 years. We try…read moreto get together for brunch at least 4 times a year and we have yet to repeat a location - let's just say, this place now holds a top 5 place in our hearts to the point that we talked about revisiting to our top 5 locations. Starting with ambiance.......2 full sized bars with plenty of tv viewing if that is what you are in to while there. The seating area is well lit with natural light and comfortable, well spaced seating. We were greeted by our quiet, yet smiley server, Raymond. He was warm, efficient and also gave us great recommendations (coupled with personal stories as to why they were recommended). We ordered drinks (their craft cocktail menu is one of the best I have seen) and then perused the menu. We went with Raymond's recommendation to order 2 cinnamon rolls for the table (we were leary as many places whose claim to fame for having the "best" cinnamon roll, fall short). We also ordered 2 of the multigrain breakfast sandwiches, a smashburger, Brasserie breakfast sandwich, and the biscuits and gravy (highly recommended by Raymond as well). Everything was OUTSTANDING! Phrases like "seriously the combination of this breakfast sandwich with pancakes as the buns is the best breakfast sandwich I have ever had." And, the cinnamon rolls!!! Raymond wasn't lying when he said they were the best. All 5 of us agreed that they were the best cinnamon rolls we have ever had, and lo and behold then had a conversation about what makes a good cinnamon roll - these check ALL of the boxes. We are still talking today about the great atmosphere, service and drinks/food at this establishment. And yes, there may STILL be talk about the cinnamon rolls. Don't sleep on this place!

I can't comment on food but the drinks are great!! I always have great fast service. The…read morerestaurant is very cozy and has plenty of room to sit and chill. I enjoy looking at all the decor, every time I see something different. I enjoy coming here for a drink with my friends.

Great cocktails in a spot with unique ambiance. It's a small space and gets super busy on Friday…read moreand Saturday, but very chill at other times. Super fun for Sunday afternoon Bills games

An awesome place to visit! Came on a Friday night while visiting in Buffalo after coming from…read moreanother crazy busy bar. This bar was classy, the group of people were very fun and welcoming. The staff was also very friendly. Great place to enjoy some drinks and dance to good music. Everyone was enjoying themselves and having a good time! Highly recommend. No cover fee or coat check fee.

(4.5) ~ Very Good Overall Food & Service!…read more DRINKS: ** Steuben Brewing Company, Hometown English Brown Ale (draft) = (4.75) Great Taste! ** Deschutes Black Butte Porter (draft) = (4.70) Very Solid Porter! ** Water (tap) = (4.15) Very good, must be filtered;) ** Coffee = (4) very good * VonTrappBrewing, Hefeweizen Summer Ale = (3.75) Hoppy FOOD: ** Focaccia w. Koji Butter (see photo) = (5) Excellent! So Complex & Best I've had:) ** Buffalo Style Octopus (see photo) = (5) Excellent! ** Pineapple Pavlova (see photo) = (5) Excellent! Best I've had:) ** Wood Roasted Carrots (see photo) = (4.5) Smokey! ** Chocolate Hazelnut Torte = (4.25) Very good ** House Pickled Vegetables (see photo) = (4) very good ** Double Cut Pork Chop = (4) very good

You know the saying "you get what you pay for"? This place is what they were talking about, but on…read morethe good side of that adage. It's pricy, but it's REALLY good. Hubs and I came for dinner with four friends a couple weeks back and though it was a splurge, I have no regrets. Everything I had was delicious. We had: Focaccia Roasted Carrots Wagyu strip Rhubarb Panna Cotta Pineapple Pavlova I also had a Freakin' Beacon mocktail. Everything was SO GOOD. That focaccia was like no other focaccia I'd ever had but was delicious; crisp on the outside, soft on the inside. The steak (med rare) was perfect to me, hubs thought it was a tiny bit too rare for him. It was super tender and easy to eat, perfect char. I couldn't eat the chimmichurri it came with as it has Thai basil (not usual in chimmichurri, but I'm allergic, and the server was very good about asking about allergies) but honestly, it didn't need it. That steak stood on its own. Both desserts were delicious, but to my surprise I think the pavlova was even better than the panna cotta (and I love panna cotta). The portions were very generous and I was pretty stuffed by the time I got home. Our portion of the bill was over $200 (hubs also had some cocktails and the steak alone was almost $90) but it was so good, we'll want to come back when we're in town for sure.