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    Filippa's Restaurant

    3.3 (349 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    hubby loving his branzino....
    Diana F.

    classy spot--first time here--bruna was our sweet server--she has been here 3 years--love the dark wood decor & the beautiful background music--we had the branzino & the whitefish--both were excellent--lots of parking--they have live music starting at 6 pm some nights--we will be back.....

    Pollo di Bacci
    Aditi Y.

    This was a great spot to hangout for valentines with a group of friends and their partners. Servers and the remaining staff were very accommodating even though we were running late. They had a special menu for the valentines weekend which seemed decent enough. I had the lobster bisque which was heaven.. the whitefish patella and the crispy chicken dish pollo di bacci was very nice too! The dessert however was just ok, had it not been a valentines special, atleast we would have more choices, so we have to go there back again just to try more choices.

    Siddhi A.

    Entrace had good vibe and photo booth, though the table we got was in extended room with pretty basic chairs n sitting arrangement. I found the place pretty average. They served warm n soft bread which was was very nice, it was their valentine week so menu was pretty limited. I ordered pasta which was very basic and each dish was less in quantity for worth of those dollars. Since it was dinner with my fav friends, i still enjoyed the eve

    Warm olives
    Andrea D.

    Cranky waitress at the end of her shift. Happy hour menu not offered on the patio. Good selection of offerings. The calamari is very good. The Arancini is very good as well. Ordered way more than we needed to. My eyes were bigger than our appetite. But we have food left for later.

    Tenderloin Tips
    Joe J.

    What a classic spot that I totally forgot about. Stopped in with a friend who had been raving that Filippa's is so good, and she was right. We started with the steak tips, which came in a really nice sauce, which was a smidge salty but still good. Each entrée came with the option of soup or salad -- I went with the clam chowder and my friend chose the salad with Italian dressing. Both were good. I ordered the Rigatoni Alla Vodka with meatballs while my friend had the Pollo Di Bacci. Both dishes were amazing. Next time I might skip the meatballs, only because they weren't as flavor-packed as I hoped, but that might just be me. Of course, their bread was as terrific as ever. The service was second to none. Our waitress, Rhonda, was wonderful, and a few other staff members stopped by to check on us throughout dinner. Everyone was so genuine and truly wanted to make sure we had a great experience. The atmosphere was warm, clean, and comfortable -- the kind of place where you can wear jeans or dress up a bit. The crowd seemed to lean a little older, but I can't quite figure out why. The prices are fair, the food is good!

    Lobster bisque
    Yolanda A.

    Dined on a Wednesday after lunch. Very few tables were occupied. Waitress was very pleasant and described the specials perfectly. The calamri was hot and tender. The clam chowder was thin and a but salty. The lobster bisque was absolutely delicious. Veal parmagiana was a bit tough, rigitoni pasta was very al dented and could have been cooked a bit longer. Pasta sauce was just ok. The Cannelloni was very good.

    Pumpkin espresso martini
    Wendy B.

    Haven't been here in years but the food still holds up. The drinks and soup were fantastic, but the steak bites with zip sauce were everything I remembered. So happy I got to dine in after so many years. I wish they shipped the sauce nationwide.

    Jennifer A.

    So disappointed in this place last night. I should have known by the empty parking lot but it was open until 10 and it was 8:30. Da Francesca's was closed sadly a vacation (good for them, sad for me). We were sat quickly as there were only two other parities on the restaurant so there was plenty of seating. We were greeted promptly by our server and she was friendly the whole night...but that was the only positive part of the experience. The bread was hard and stale, like it had been sitting out all day. I was told that the warmer was off because they close soon so that is all they had - even though the restaurant still had an hour before closing. It was not edible. We were never asked what we wanted to drink, so we were left sipping water the entire meal Then came the lasagna... if you can even call it that. It arrived soggy, swimming in a bowl of greasy liquid, topped with burnt, rubbery cheese. It looked unappetizing and tasted worse. Not a single bite felt fresh or properly prepared. I could have had better reheated microwave lasagna. This place was a total letdown. They tried to make is right by offering to remake the meal or to offer a free dessert but at that point I didn't want anything from the kitchen. I had high hopes for this long standing Italian restaurant --what I got instead was an overpriced disaster. I won't be back.

    Rice ball
    Janice J.

    Food was so delicious. We sat at the bar. The restaurant was a bit packed on Christmas Eve. We only had appetizers. They were all great. But meatballs were my favorite. The service is first class. I will be back to have dinner here

    Lobster Bisque.
    Aaron T.

    Our carry-out order ended up costing significantly more than the prices listed on the restaurant's own website. When we brought this to the manager's attention, she initially denied any discrepancy, until we showed her the proof ourselves. Rather than taking responsibility or offering any kind of compensation, she simply remarked, 'Someone's getting fired,' and still charged us the higher in-store price. If you can't keep your website menu updated, that's not the customer's fault.

    Pollo Di Bacci
    Adrianne C.

    We tried Filippa's for the first time last night. We were first sat in the dining area which was dimly lit with a nice setting. Unfortunately, there was a large party and a wedding rehearsal dinner going on at the same time occupying the majority of the space. The noise level was so crazy high that we requested to be moved to the bar area. The bar area was less appealing but much quieter than the dining area was on this day. Our waitress was very polite and knowledgeable regarding the menu. We ordered Arancini as an appetizer and received a warm bread basket with a dipping oil. The bread basket was very fresh and delicious. The Arancini were delicious, but quite small for the menu price. I ordered the Pollo Di Bacci with a side salad. The salad was a standard side salad with ranch dressing that was delicious. The main course was also very good, my only complaint was the Bacci pasta was a little over cooked. My husband ordered the Parmigiana with a bowl of the beef barley soup. The soup was neither good nor bad, just generic. The main dish was beautiful and the red sauce was delicious, however, the chicken was very tough with a soggy bottom. Our waitress was quick to replace the meal and my husband chose to change to the Rigatoni Alla Vodka. This dish was just okay, the prosciutto was very over powering making the entire dish taste like bacon. I enjoyed my meal and return, while my husband has little interest.

    Suzzette M.

    The menu used to have a great variety of steakhouse items, it is now an Italian restaurant. Which isn't bad, but the original Filippa's menu was so good! We took my mother-in-law for late lunch the day before mother's day. We arrived Saturday at 3pm. We were asked if we had a reservation, we said no. Husband was told that we could be seated, but we only had 90min due to reservations. Had we not had my mother in law I would have walked out. That is so rude! There are ways to handle that situation without telling someone up front they are on a time limit. I doubt all of your seatings are arriving all together in 90 min. There were 3 tables currently sat. You weren't busy. Food was bland. The salmon itself was good, but the sauce made it. There was no real seasoning it flavor to the veggies, potatoes, or salmon. $28. Salmon was cooked properly, but just bland. Dessert was the best part. ‍

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    The ambiance is wonderful. The service and the food quality is excellent. I would highly recommend this venue

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    Vino & Vibes

    4.7(82 reviews)
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    Went here recently and the food was on point. It is small plates but has a punch of flavor with the…read moredishes that we ordered . The service was quick and I love the ambiance of this place . Very clean industry vibes . Absolutely love the decors. The drinks were very tasty also. My favorite was the pate dish. Omg it was so flavorful. I will be back for sure

    Vino & Vibes absolutely lives up to the name. Can I give this place 10 stars??…read more First off, the food was amazing. Everything tasted super fresh and the menu leans more "snacky" in the best possible way -- perfect little plates that are clearly meant to pair with wine. We ordered a few things for the table and it felt like the kind of place where you just keep ordering one more thing because everything sounds good. Nothing heavy, just really well done bites that let the wine shine. Speaking of wine, the selection is awesome. It's not the usual predictable restaurant list. There are some really interesting bottles and styles on there, which makes it fun if you actually enjoy trying different wines instead of just defaulting to the same thing every time. Service was great too. Everyone we interacted with was friendly and welcoming, and you can tell the owners are really hands-on and working hard to make the place special. That always makes a difference. And the ambiance... chef's kiss. Moody lighting, cozy, stylish but not pretentious. Just good vibes all around. It's the kind of spot you want to linger at with friends and a second bottle of wine. Already planning my next visit :)

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    Saint 1881 Coffee & Cocktail Bar

    3.8(113 reviews)
    5.6 mi•Downtown Rochester

    This is a beautiful, newer, restaurant located in a renovated church across the street from their…read moresister restaurant, Rochester Brunch House. The front is well maintained and welcomes you through the door to a gorgeously decorated dining room and bar. Seating is somewhat limited (it's a small space) but we got there during a slower period so we were sat right away. The brunch menu has a good variety and I opted for the Avocado Croast (the "toast" was a croissant) and a drip coffee. Beware that the drip coffee gets only one free refill. I asked during ordering because there are some places that don't give any free refills. Hubby ordered the Huevos Rancheros served in a bowl. The food came out beautifully and was very fresh. If I wanted to nitpick, I'd say they are keeping the roasted potatoes in a steamer which is making their crispy outer layer somewhat soggy but they still tasted good. They should revisit how they are keeping them warm or crisp them quickly before serving. The avocado toast didn't have a lot of avocado but it was still good. They should consider adding some sea salt to top it off - it would enhance the overall flavor. The service was good - I think our server wasn't comfortable in this job. That was okay for us as she warmed up to us after a while. All in all, a nice experience for our first time there. I'd like to return to try other menu items in the future.

    After trying the Rochester Brunch House (RBH) the day before, my wife noticed Saint 1881 was…read moreserving brunch, so we gave it a try. We thought it looked very similar to RBH, but after talking to our server she explained it was owned by the same owner. Like its sister restaurant it is a restored church with high ceilings and chandeliers, with an elegant yet comfortable feel. It's larger and a little more upscale than RBH with much more outside seating at the front entrance, near the street, and at the side (where we sat). Looks more suited for cocktails and wine, than food forward. The brunch menu is scaled down from RBH, but similar. I ordered the Chicken Omelette (omelette version of the Chicken Scramble at RBH, which I enjoyed the day before). It was noticeably smaller and less flavorful, but still was ok, though priced the same. Be prepared as a cup of coffee is $5. Yikes! We sat outside just after opening and hoping to have a beautiful relaxing breakfast. However, they seemed to have chosen a club like playlist from some pretty loud outdoor speakers, which felt very out of place, Maybe it was purposeful to get people revved up, but still, just felt off. Our server was warm, friendly and said some very kind things about the owner. She even told us how the restaurant got its name. Apparently there was a huge fire which destroyed several churches in the area and in 1881 this church was the first to be rebuilt. Saint 1881 pays homage to their roots. Very nice tribute. Our food took a little longer than expected since we were the only customers at the time, but not overly excessive. Between the beautiful outside seating, friendly service, interesting history, we will be back - maybe for cocktails or a nice glass of wine.

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    The Eastman

    4.2(29 reviews)
    5.6 mi•Downtown Rochester

    The Eastman is a cool, basement level speakeasy. The door is located in the back, but otherwise not…read morehard to find. This cocktail bar is small, low ceiling with low lighting, and simple decor. Their menu is a small book of interesting, and priced as such, cocktails. Each has a fun name. They do offer a small list of beer and wine, and obviously you can order a standard drink as well. They have a few snack offerings, but there is no full menu. A friend and I went at the right time, the late end of happy hour on a Friday, but before any crowd. We did not have a reservation, but they were quiet when we arrived and we were seated immediately. They do have a 90 minute table limit for busy nights. The service was fantastic all around. We both enjoyed our drinks and the atmosphere. This may be the best place in Rochester for a drink.

    I found out about this place on Instagram and we stopped by last week when we were out to dinner to…read morecheck it out, and were able to visit for a drink this weekend. I love the little speak easy bars popping up all over the city, it is a fun way to use the space. During the day, this is a hallway that leads to a barber shop, then turns into a bar during the evening. I loved the dark aesthetic, with the black lace draped tiny lamps at each table and the slightly spooky Halloween vibe. The people working here were incredibly nice and helpful and very eager to serve drinks and make this a fun evening. We came as a pre-dinner cocktail, since I am trying to eat around the city and visit as many establishments as I can. I liked their very themed menu, and their additional Halloween drinks. They had a lot of very creative types of infused liquors to try, ranging from candy infused to meat infused alcohols. But we went for the very standard espresso martini (since we are trying them at as many places as possible) and a very tropical martini. The espresso one was good, not quite at the top of my list, but I am a very big fan of Dessert Oasis, which is right above this bar and I am told shares owners. The tropical one, called For My Fans, was excellent. I would get that one again. This seems like a fun place to go, especially with friends, for quick a drink and to try new flavors.

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    Mangiabevi Urban Italian - Lobster Gnocchi

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    4.4(179 reviews)
    5.5 mi

    My good friend and I are 2 "foodie" ladies who went to dinner at Mangiabevi Urban for our…read morebirthdays. I am half Italian, so I was eager to dine here after looking at their menu. To broaden our experience, my friend and I split everything we ordered. Dinner was AMAZING....5/5 APPETIZER: "Burrata Camponata" A mound of this heavenly Eggplant Relish, severalthick slices of fresh Burrata oozing cheese, and a big mound of imported, freshly shaved Prosciutto off of the special shaver that sits in the dining room for the dishes that require this beautifully seasoned ham. Absolutely delicious appetizer! The basket of fresh Italian bread and olive oil for dipping was put to use with our glasses of Chianti and then enjoyed very soon as an olive oil topped bread base for our well-placed trio of this gorgeous appetizer. Next, for the salad, we chose to split the "Charred (on a hot coal grill !) Romaine on the grill Caesar Salad" with an anchovie garnish The perfectly seasoned croutons were made in-house, and so was their most divine (BEST I've ever had) Caesar dressing! We split 2 Entrees: Pasta Carbonara created in the imported, authentic, giant Parmesan wheel table-side Espresso-encrusted Prime cut sirloin steak Med Rare with roasted redskins and fresh, petite green beans. It was the most tender cut of beef with huge flavor, made even more so from the grill. It was perfection, simple fare, highest quality of ingredients, all prepared and presented beautifully. The staff were always attentive, though not smothering, and genuinely friendly with a ready smile. DESSERT: We split "heaven-in-your-mouth" x2 : a piece of Dubai Chocolate cheesecake and a serving of the Tiramisu. "Ecstasy," is all we could say as the perfect wrap-up to this gourmet trip to Italy Mangiabevi, you haunt me daily until I return.

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