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    Smoked chicken
    Jan W.

    Smoked chicken was good, I preferred the vegetables. The double cheeseburger was a hit with the group I was with

    Gilberto M.

    The ambience is relaxed, cozy but with a modern twist that feels inviting. Our waiter was Michael who was delightful to be around as was the staff at West Rose. We were celebrating our 3 year wedding anniversary and felt genuinely welcomed. We ordered the special pizza which was incredible, I've never had such a unique pizza before but it was familiar enough to still throughly enjoy. My wife got the double cheeseburger and I got the New York strip steak, both of our meals were spectacular although I think the favorite of the two was the steak cause my wife kept taking bites of it . I don't remember what drinks we ordered but they were so tasty, well balanced with a good punch. West Rose is a perfect place to celebrate a special occasion or to just meet a friend for a cocktail. The food is amazing here, of all the places in the region few have ever inspired me enough to leave a review and this place definitely deserves all the praise it gets.

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    Ginger S.

    The Scarlet Vetter says.....this remains a favorite in this quaint little town. Cool vibe, excellent food, pleasant servers. What is there not to like? And the Pizza is the very best I have had. Great place. You will not be disappointed!

    Jason L.

    We went back again during the winter ski season. It's a hard reservation to get so plan days ahead. We sat at the chefs counter again and enjoyed all the entertainment. My son tried to get one of their brick fired pizzas but they were sold out. The entire family went with their smash burger and it was sooooo good! It comes with a small salad and some pickled vegetables or you can substitute fries. My wife said "I'd drive the 3 hours just for this place" and I agree.

    Double cheeseburger
    Patrick O.

    Great ambience inside. We both really liked our entrée. The smoked chicken (it might have had a different name on the menu) was really tasty and had an incredible smoked flavor. If you're not a fan of the smoky flavor, you might not like it. The only thing I would've preferred would be if it wasn't covered in so much and I could pick it up and eat it with my hands. Double cheeseburger with the side salad was great. I thought the prices were very reasonable for the location. Service was quick and polite.

    Kristen K.

    Incredible. First: they had a nice clean high chair and there was only street parking. The ambiance was upscale, bright and open. Every member of the staff was well dressed and extremely friendly. The food arrived quickly and it was exceptional. I have no complaints at all about the food, and that's saying something. Fresh squeezed orange juice, crusted Nutella bread pudding, salted maple pancakes, scrambled eggs, and a breakfast sandwich. Everything tasted as though they made it from scratch, and I know even their hot sauce was house-made. The portions were generous and the price was great for the value. I would 100% come back next time we're in Ellicottville.

    Interior downstairs dining space - lots of wood and terrazzo
    Jen P.

    The hubs and I had tried to dine here last year during our trip down to xc ski at Allegany, but West Rose was closed at that time, so this time around we made sure to double check hours and make a reservation. They have limited hours, Thursdays through Sundays, and close at 8 pm. We made a reservation for 6:30 pm, but got lost skiing the trails at Art Roscoe in Allegany State Park, and extended til 7 and again til 7:15. We cut it a little close but we made it! We walked in to a very chill atmosphere: few folks dining at the bar, pizza oven blazing in the open kitchen like a fireplace, several tables for two set, waiting for patrons, and a really cozy decor with lots of wood accents, plants, and white and neutral tones. The hostess was ready for us and sat us immediately, and when we announced to our lovely server that we were STARVING after 2.5 hrs xc skiing over at Allegany, she told us she would let the kitchen know. Not expecting too much, I settled in to wait with my phone, and the hubs went outside for a cig. And miraculously, within 10 min our food arrived!! We ordered the double cheeseburger, which comes with a dressed side salad; the burger was on a soft sesame-seed bun, with minimal condiments and a couple small gherkin-sized dill pickles. It was large, so we asked for a second small plate so we could cut it in half to share. It was cooked perfectly, the meat very well seasoned and the perfect temp - the fact that it was 'plain' (just cheese, no mayo or ketchup, no sliced tomato or onion) didn't matter because it was that juicy and flavorful. We also got the patatas bravas and the shaved brussels sprouts salad. The patatas bravas were prepared really nicely: crispy outside and soft inside, generously seasoned and served with a creamy vegan aioli. But the shaved brussels sprouts were the star of the show! Sitting atop a pillow of cashew butter, then topped with pomegranate seeds and a drizzel of sesame oil, this vegan salad was tender, fragrant, flowery, savory - all the things!! It also perfectly complimented the burger and patatas! Because we shared everything we still had room for dessert. I've been following their Instagram and saw this chocolate concoction that looked absolutely decadent, so we ordered that. It was a chocolate, hazelnut, caramel tart, with almond butter and a smear of chocolate ganache - it was rich but also light, perfect for sharing, and the kind of special treat that really caps off a simple but delicious meal. We live in Rochester and don't make it down here often, but I would drive 2 hrs one way just for another meal like that! If you are in town, definitely plan a dinner here at least one night, and leave room for dessert!

    Cheeseburger
    Frank K.

    Food was exceptional; service very good as well. Went for the smash burger and the mushroom pizza. Coming back to try the steak and frittes as well as the clans. Great dessert collection. Ambiance very trendy.

    Iced coffee
    Molly H.

    Had such an amazing brunch here last weekend with a group of friends! It was our last day of our visit to Ellicottville and it was a great send-off to a fun weekend. West Rose is centrally located in the town center and feels vibrant and new, compared to the other dining options in the area. The interior is beautiful - you're immediately greeted by a modern bar area and bright, open decor. The downstairs seated dining area is cozy but does not feel crowded. We were seated on the second floor, which was bright and airy with big tall windows looking out at the mountains. The brunch menu is compact but diverse - options ranging from pancakes to a hot honey chicken and grits to breakfast pizza, with many things in-between. I ordered an iced coffee and the patatas bravas (also ordered by two friends) with a poached egg and a side of bacon. The coffee was excellent, and the meal itself was flavorful and generously portioned. A friend ordered the breakfast pizza which could have easily fed two, and my husband and another friend ordered the aforementioned chicken and grits. Everything was fresh and presented beautifully. The food also arrived relatively quickly, I don't think we waited more than 30 minutes for our dishes to come to our table. I wholeheartedly recommend West Rose for brunch, and I'm certain that dinner would be fantastic as well. If I find myself back in EVL, I will definitely be sure to visit again!

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    I love the food here best pizza ever it is so 10 out of 10 recommend it is so good we love it

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    Amazing every time. Food is perfection, ambiance is amazing, and wonderful service. The cocktails are also incredible.

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    Solid food, every time. Great service. I love watching the chefs at work. We keep on coming back to ellicottville because of this place!

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    Beautifully decorated with a great ambiance. Great service. A destination if you're in Ellicottville, NY!

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    Villaggio - Oysteria every Thursday

    Villaggio

    3.9(191 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    The Scarlet Vetter says.....First off, I really love this restaurant. The service, ambiance, and…read morethe food are top notch. Simply great. The owner is present almost all the time tending to things and checking in on tables. I have never ever had a bad meal here. Like not ever. Not even a mediocre meal. Always rates very good to great. From the steaks. To the seafood, to the Italian specialties.....just tops. It is hard to get into during the ski season, and not too easy even off season, so please do plan and make a reservation. If you can snag a booth, that is the best. The bar is a great place to come for a drink with a friend or to watch a sporting event. My most recent visit to the restaurant was this past Friday, a nice night in early May. We met some friends here for dinner. We had two appetizers of stuffed peppers which are absolutely amazing with just the right amount of heat, and the Nona's Meatball with gooey rich ricotta cheese.....yum yum. My husband ordered a house salad, which was crisp and delicious. For entrees, our companion couple ordered the twin filets and the fish fry. Both were reported to be fantastic. My husband ordered the Chicken Parmesan and I ordered the Chicken Milanese. Absolutely excellent. For dessert, both couples shared their own order of Tiramisu. I ordered an Espresso and that simply rounded out an amazing dinner. I really can't recommend this place enough.

    The food was amazing. I had not been in the town very much, outside of staying there for the Gus…read moreMacker last year and had wanted to go to another restaurant there and talked it up, because we were in town for a wedding. However they were closed for a formal wine tasting and dinner so we walked and stumbled upon this restaurant. Their Tomahawk steak was incredible and exactly what the waitress offered it to me as, as well as the bottle of wine and the sides that they offered in a special with it. My g/f's fillet was done on point as well. We walked into here expecting nothing, and it turned out to be an amazing dinning experience with everything cooked perfectly

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    Villaggio - Sunday's are for all you can eat pasta bar.

    Sunday's are for all you can eat pasta bar.

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    Finnerty's Tap Room - Smash Burger on Gluten Free Sesame Bun

    Finnerty's Tap Room

    3.2(103 reviews)
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    We selected Finnerty's Tap Room for an early Saturday evening dinner based on the promise that they…read moreGluten Free very seriously (I found this claim on their website). Finding any GF options when visiting small towns can be a challenge so I'm really thankful to have found Finnerty's! We ordered: - Jalapeño Poppers (for my gluten-consuming husband) - Stuffed Banana Peppers (Gluten Free) - Chicken Wings ordered well done with hot sauce (Gluten Free) - Smash Burger on Gluten Free Sesame Bun & Chips - Hamburg Carrot Cake Brown Ale (for my Gluten-consuming husband) There were only 3 Jalapeño Popper left so our server didn't charge us for them. They were your run-of-the-mill frozen poppers; nothing special. The Stuffed Banana Peppers were a special for the day and they were pretty delicious. They were cheesy, stuffed with sausage and topped with a delicious tomato red sauce. The Chicken Wings were well done, as we requested but were average which was a surprise considering all of the claims to be award winning. The Gluten Free Sesame Bun was one of the best GF buns I've had but the burger patties were average. The meat didn't seem like it was seasoned but the cheese and grilled onions helped add some flavor. Not worth $15.95, in my opinion especially because you have to pay $1.50 each for any additional toppings and it only comes with generic potato chips. The Hamburg Carrot Cake Brown Ale was listed on the draft beer list but was served in a can. Our server was attentive and had a kind/sweet personality. Here's a few highlights about the space: - Pool Table - Golden Tee Golf Video Game - Hockey Foosball Table Game - Old Arcade Video Game - 8+ TVs; I believe they're usually tuned into sports. - Music was really loud; it was somewhat difficult to hear our server. Overall, I would come here again when visiting Ellicottville and try other menu items - like the Gluten Free Pizza and whatever their daily special happens to be.

    Drinks where good, staff was great! Unfortunately, the same can not be said for the owner. She was…read morerude, disrespectful, and had us carded 3 times for no apparent reason. Everything else about the place was great!

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    Hamburg Brewery Carrot Cake Brown Ale

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    The Gin Mill

    The Gin Mill

    3.2(232 reviews)
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    I'm right on the fringe of 3 and 4 here, but I'm going to give them the benefit of the doubt for…read morenow and go 4 for the time being. I went here today with my kids and some friends and their kids (ages 6 to 8 months). It being a Sunday at 1ish, we figured we'd miss the lunch rush and be able to cruise in and out. Somewhat surprisingly, it was pretty much full (which isn't a bad thing), but we got lucky and were able to sit within about 10 minutes. The place is quite fun with walled-off bar and table areas that adjoin at the front with an open space and the small music stage. The decor was cool with rough cut wood everywhere and TVs playing the Olympics (go US curling team!). And even though it was really busy, it wasn't all that loud given the number of people. Once we got seated though is where things started going off the rails a bit. It took a little bit for our server to come see us and then even more time to take our orders. The whole time she seemed either disinterested or distracted and certainly in a rush. I also got that same kind of vibe from the other servers I saw bouncing around too. In any event, we got our orders in and then it took them quite a while to come out as well even though we didn't get anything really special - pot roast poutine and side salad for me, cheeseburger and fries for my son, pizza with black olives for my daughter, and then our friends got chicken fingers and fries and I think maybe another cheeseburger or something. All in all, I think we ended up being there around an hour and a half through no fault of our own. For a beverage, I ordered myself an espresso martini. Now, mind you when I asked for a cocktail menu, they had none. They also "only" had 3 or 4 kinds of gin, to which our server told us that's not actually what it's called the "Gin" Mill for (not sure if that was sarcasm or serious). Either way, not really what I was expecting but oh well. It is a pub after all. On the flip side of that, I saw what looked like some really excellent looking cocktails being served up at the bar. Seems like a missed opportunity to me. On the food side, my side salad was pretty basic - lettuce, green pepper, tomato, and onion. I asked for balsamic and ended up getting two ranch. Oh well, I still like ranch. The pot roast poutine was absolutely epic though. Is it trying to actively kill me? Of course it is with all that fatty meat, greasy fries, and gravy. Aren't I allowed to splurge for the sake of you readers out there though? The roast was melt in your mouth tender and some big chunks of it to boot. I brought about 3/4 home and it made excellent leftovers for dinner too! The pizza was solid with a good cheese to sauce ratio, a nice, fluffy crust, and good overall taste and texture. I got a bite of my son's (plain) cheeseburger and it was also quite good with quality-looking bun and some really nice sear marks on the burger. The fries weren't my favorite with the sort of weird crunchy texture-style that like a Burger King has, but that's really just my personal preference. At around 230 is when the band started playing, which was an older couple playing some country tunes. My kids decided to go out and dance for a couple minutes, which the musicians seemed to get a kick out of. It was tough to make out the words she was singing, but it was a fun vibe regardless and it wasn't obnoxiously loud either. All in all (and cheating looking at some of the other reviews), it seems like this place has some front-of-house issues that need addressing but their food and drink are pretty solid. Since there's not a ton of food choices in town, I'd consider going again, but with EBC and others in walking distance, I guess there's not really any compelling reason that I should when I only make it down this way a couple times a year.

    We're there yesterday and problem the service very poor. No silverware on the table , no water…read moreoffered, order mix up, no coffee refill asked and no waitress follow to see how things were. Burger was good but service very poor. Busses answered our requests better and was hospitable and uo beat .

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    The Gin Mill
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    West Rose - newamerican - Updated September 2026

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