I really liked Chortke! The space is beautiful (though a little cavernous) and loved all the food…read morewe tried. The pork chop and keftedes were the stand outs for me, but nothing was a bad dish. Only real critique is I think prices are a tad high on the mains, but understand prices are going up across the board. Give them a try as there is really nothing similar to this in Rochester.

I wish I had a sixth star to give…read more One of the best meals we've ever had. We had: Flatbread, the one with the raw egg yolk on it. Wow, so delicious with the spices, the tangy cheese, the creamy egg, and the dough which was tender and flaky. Eggplant 'steak', also a banger. So many different flavors and textures presented in one delicious dish. And the lamb shank. Holy crap, one of the best meals I've had, period. The meat itself is meltingly tender and perfectly seasoned. All of the other stuff on the plate, the dill rice, the red stuff, crispy chickpeas, fava beans, some green sauce and parsely, it might sound like too much but it works so perfectly. Each bite containing a whole odyssey of textures and intense flavors. We got the signature dessert, a nest of phyllo with cardamom mousse, saffron syrup, fresh raspberries and more I'm forgetting. An absolute show stopper, and perfect with a turkish coffee. Even the turkish delight that came with the coffee was delicious. Service was helpful, prompt, and abundantly kind. This might be the best fine dining ROC has to offer.

If you are searching for a new place to try out, your search is over. This is the place. They will…read moreblow you away. Some of the best food in upstate hands down, while still being a very reasonable price point for the level of quality you get here. The staff are always thoughtful and polite, the food has literally never disappointed, and it's always clean and tidy. Please consider stopping by, I promise you won't regret it. Oh and the Pot de crème on their dessert menu is my only must try suggestion. I haven't tried any of their other dishes more than once or twice, but the pot de crème has been my go to every single time. I don't have a photo because I forget to take one every time because I'm so excited for it.

This is not the kind of place I would typically go to. It's a little fancy for me. However, the…read morefood was delicious. The wait staff was friendly and helpful. I might have to use this as a go to fancy restaurant option when people are visiting or for work dinners. It was very busy for a Monday.

I've been so excited to review Cure!…read more This is one of my top 3 favorite restaurants in town and dare I say it - my favorite of the good luck family chain of restaurants I love the ambiance - unlike good look it is a bit more cozy. I love sitting at the bar, the bartenders are very fun to talk to! Let's talk drinks - so many options and the menu is so unique! they have a shaken, still, and bubbly option, something for everyone. I think some of them can be non alcoholic if you ask :) the drinks are always impressive, I've never been disappointed the food menu is perfect for sharing. It's French inspired cuisine so it is definitely meat heavy. My favorite dishes are below: the bahn mi is sooo good, the sauce is creamy and the bread from Flour city is perfectly crunchy The beef tartare is such a great portion and under 20 bucks!! Most places charge a lot more for it. If raw meat is not your thing then I'd avoid it but I'd give it a chance if you're adventurous. And finally the amazing steak - medium rare, juicy, perfectly salted. The fries are super addicting. Not dry at all. They have a good house sauce to dip it in (akin to good luck). Overall this is a AMAZING place with such an inspired drink and food menu. I'm already thinking about my next venture to Cure :)

What a great find! I was in Rochester for an art exhibition at VSW for exactly one night. My friend…read moreand I drove in from Philly, made it just in time for the exhibition and then afterwards wanted a cozy place to drink cocktails and eat delicious food. After perusing Yelp reviews, I found a cozy little place called Grace and Disgraced. It was lovely inside but learned that reservations were required. I asked the owner for a recommendation and he pointed us here. This is exactly what we were looking for! Delicious, rustic French food, beautiful cocktails and a table for two in a charming, glowy dining room. I am serious when I say the charm here is forefront. But not at all second to that charm is the food! I had the merguez sausage over root vegetable and lentils and my friend had the beef bourguignon. Both of these were stand out dishes! The melted brie with chilled potatoes to start complimented these dishes beautifully! The cocktails were so well-made and I can't tell you thankfull I am that we were directed here. It was the perfect place for us to be.

Good food for everyone around. Able to accommodate my Vegan…read moreGluten free sister as well. Kind attentive staff. Hidden gem in the area.

Good vibes, food, and service. My eldest and I went the first time to have dinner after moving her…read moreback to college. We ordered the oxtail ragout and bolognese. Everything is ordered for sharing. I am a root beer fan and theirs is above average. Plenty of parking in a private lot. Dark lit and chill vibe. Good for dates, conversations.

I walked to The Alexander. It was a customer friendly atmosphere. The bartender, Rico, made a…read moreflavorful drink. I met the chef because this pork chop was like butter .. Oh my God! So good! It's savory and cook to perfection. I met one of the owners , Robin. The dessert was soooo chocolate ! I'm a chocolate lover.

I haven't been here since it stopped being Ox and Stone. And wow I'm glad I came back! The dishes…read moreare so good. Such diversity and well paired flavors. Our server, Jason, was really nice and always made sure to check in. The inside of the restaurant is beautiful and I love the redesign.

A friend of mine and myself met for dinner this past week. We love to go at 4:30 when it is…read morequieter. We enjoyed a lovely wine and ordered our favorite, the chicken cutlet which never disappoints. The Flour City Bread and homemade ricotta with tomato jam and the chicken cutlet was so delicious. We ended up ordering two glasses of wine each - Avarino I believe. Yum! Lauren and Mike took good care of us!

We liked this place a lot. The food was mostly well portioned. The preparation, flavor, texture,…read moretemperature were on point. The service was friendly, attentive and knowledgeable about the wine selection. Parking could be a challenge, seating is varied at tables, bar and all along the full length windows.

Host greeting: Awesome Drinks: Fun, tasty and reasonable…read moreApps: Amazing, lite, fresh! Din Din: See pics Dessert: Nearby Scratch Bakery Wife loves Southwestern, I love Asian, we both love fusion! And good drinks, awesome food. Been wanting to try here a long time now. I'll be back next week!

Brad (our waiter) was awesome! He was so knowledgeable about allergies. If he didn't know the…read moreanswer, he made sure to double check with the kitchen. This was my first time visiting. My friend and I ordered mocktails which we both enjoyed. We then ordered gochu belly buns and the braised beef French onion soup. They were able to accommodate my gluten allergy and make the soup gluten free! It was delicious. For our entrees, I ordered the sweet deal salad and my friend ordered the green curry stir fry. Mine wasn't anything crazy, tasted as I expected but it was still good. My friend, on the other hand, did not love her dish. She is a big curry person and said the sauce lacked flavor (which I tried and agreed with). The tofu was nice and crispy, dry though. There wasn't enough sauce in the dish. The mushrooms were the most flavorful.

I came here because it was down the street from my hotel, and I hadn't eaten all morning. I was…read moretraveling with a small child who was extra grumpy from a nap cut short and only wanted cuddles. The server was so sweet and completely understanding. She did everything she could to help lift my little one's mood, bringing over fun pens, colored markers, and a notepad. The chef even made her a special meal! Everyone was incredibly kind and welcoming. It felt like more than just a restaurant experience. As a parent, you really appreciate the extra effort and kindness people show your little ones.

The inside of Locals Only is fun. A lot of greenery and bright colors. They validate your parking…read morein the nearby lot. Their menu is small and doesn't offer many gluten free options. There was gluten free bread available upon request. The service was ok, the waitress was extremely soft spoken and it was difficult to hear what she was saying. My eggs were overcooked and lacking seasoning. I also think it is pricey for what you get. For example, the "tot flight" is literally 4 tater tots with sides of sauces for $13. It's a cute spot, but overall not my favorite breakfast spot in Roc and I probably wouldn't return.

The atmosphere: perfect! The vibes: perfect!…read moreNoise level: perfect even when crowded Service: impeccable, quick, informative The menu changes and I think just recently changed so what I had for my birthday dinner is no longer available I believe. I think they did keep the wagyu steak option though. Get it! It was the best I've ever had and I wanted more. All the other food was so different, but turned out amazing. The flavors mixed together was perfection. The cocktail also perfect tasting. Despite the price it was worth it and I will be back!

Fantastic food. My wife and I went for my birthday and the tasting menu was excellent. The wine…read morepairing was also elevated the experience. The service was on point and I loved their back dining room. 10/10 probably the best place in Rochester to get a proper tasting menu since The Kitchen went out of business.

I was staying in the Hampton Inn in Downtown Rochester for a work event and decided to try Lila's…read moreafter a busy day of connecting with my coworkers. It's located in the lobby and there is a patio with jazz on Tuesdays and Thursday. There wasn't a spot on the patio available so I ordered at the bar and sat at tables in the lobby. The bartender was busy and seemed annoyed with me as it was super busy and I was asking questions. Oh well! My drink was lovely (it was lavender infused gin and tonic kinda) and I ordered steak frites which was good but in asking for medium rare my filet was definitely overdone. This is a great spot for happy hour but not sure I'd order a steak again.

Had a lunch date with a friend and enjoyed the ambiance. The food was good as well. We had the…read moreButter Chicken Meatballs and it was very tasty. The inside/outside seating area provides for a enjoyable experience as well.