Fun place. One of my must-visit restaurants while visiting E-Ville…read more Great vibe, came for lunch, it was quiet but once we got seated, it started filling in. Prices are reasonable and the restaurant has a very nice feel to it. Highly recommend.

Phones were down and the online ordering system was taken offline. We had no choice but to go and…read moreorder take out in person and wait for the food. I stood at the bar for about 7 minutes with no one offering to take my order. Then went into the gift shop and the nice lady there helped me order. We also took home their signature blueberry beer. It was good. It was pretty busy and a holiday weekend. We got 3 orders of the corn beef pastrami with fries. The sandwiches were amazing. I wish there was an easier way to get take out and not wait there in person. The parking situation was already terrible. If you have the time, looks like it would be better to dine there. But make a reservation because the wait times were long.

Fabulous experience here a few weekends ago. We had a big group of 12 and they were able to…read moreaccommodate us with reservations about a month prior. We had the entire back room to ourselves. Our waitress was attentive to our large group. I had a couple dirty martinis (fantastic), spicy tuna roll to start (tasty), and then had the ribeye for my entree (favorite part of the night!). Will definitely come back when we're back in town!

Some friends and I went here with our combined 4 kids (ranging 8 months to almost 7 years) this…read moremorning for breakfast. It's definitely got a polished casual, wine bar sort of vibe to it so you can pretty much dress however you want. It's not the normal sort of place you'd go to for breakfast necessarily, but it was open and my friends swore by it. My kids got hot chocolates and the adults all got Irish coffees. The hot chocolates were decadent and delicious without being scorching hot. PERFECT for the kids! My friends loved their Irish coffees as their typical go-to. I like my coffee a bit on the sweeter/creamier side and this wasn't really it with a bit of that coffee bitterness still coming through that was a bit of a turnoff for me. That's just me and my personal taste though, so take it with a grain of salt. My kids shared a French toast with blueberries (no kids menu available, it seems) and it was HUGE. They will usually pound an adult portion of anything between the two of them and even this was too much. There were 2 extra thick slices to start and there was easily a half slice left, enough to fill a small to-go box up pretty solid. I got the burrito which came topped with salsa (ranchero) and cheddar cheese plus a side of shredded hash browns. The hash browns were half crispy and half limp but still quite tasty. The burrito itself was a good size though not enormous. While nothing mind blowing, especially for the $19 price tag, it was a solid meal overall. One of my friends got the lobster eggs benedict special and said it was life-changing. It was $24 and came with a massive hunk of lobster meat. For a $3 charge over the standard benedict, that's a steal and smartly priced for a good heaping of lobster. Getting the food out seemed to take a little bit of time, but the server was good about checking in on us throughout and the other staff we spoke to were also very friendly. Overall, a solid experience. Definitely paying a little bit extra for the ambience and ski resort town, but I'd still come back to check out the lunch and dinner offerings for sure!

Great spot to hit up with family after skiing. There were 10 of us. They got us seated quickly and…read moreour food came out fast and hot. The complimentary chips and salsa were awesome. I had the Cali burrito and substituted the shredded beef. Delish! Really enjoyed our meal

An update: Lunch 01/19/2026: We had another great meal here! A la carte twin pork tamales for my…read morebetter half; I chose another chile cheese relleno, and a pork tamale. We laughed at how the tamales were plated: Already unwrapped, resting on a bed of corn husk. As if there had already been a patron who had complained biting into fibrous wrapper. (It only takes one bad review). Both were delicious! The sopapilla resembled a deep fried tortilla, covered in cinnamon sugar, with a scoop of ice cream. Not what we expected, but tasty! Our waitress was very attentive and the ambiance was Mexican/Miami/Puerto Rico pop on the overhead.

Cute cafe in center of what appears to be the main street in Ellicotville…read more Large coffee bar menu un addition to soups sandwhiches and salads Employees were all very friendly. Our sandwhiches were a nice size and fresh It was pretty loud with an echo inside and one server was startingly loud speaking and banging thungs behind the coffee counter...which is why I'm taking stars away Parking lot, clean restrooms What we tried: HOUSE - On sunflower with cheddar, goat cheese, avacado and tomato BANGING - Cheddar, pepper jack, apples, bacon and mayo on sunflower My rating rationale +1 Service +1 Food~Taste/flavor/quality + 1 Presentation +.5 Atmosphere/vibe +1 Value

We visited during a busy July 4th weekend for breakfast around 10am. This place was busy and there…read morewas no system to being seated or served (no front of house). There's 2 doors and people coming in from both directions making a mad scramble for any open seats. We saw people waiting for 20 minutes, without a waiter/waitress, and people who walked right-in and immediately got service. If this place was properly managed this would be a 5 star rating. They have a variety of mixed breakfast drinks, smoothies and breakfast food. I got 2 eggs, homefries, bacon and toast. My wife got a sausage breakfast burrito. The food was honestly really great! We also got coffee but refills were hard to come by. Our server was working hard, so I don't blame him, but the place was just too chaotic. Since this is a tourist destination with frequent surges in population these issues shouldn't exist. Your sit down breakfast options in town are limited so give it a try!

We came here after a day of skiing. I had been wanting to try it for a while. Maybe it was my fault…read morefor ordering the mushroom pizza, I did not think it was good at all. I did love the hummus though. So I'm definitely open to coming back, but I will definitely not be getting that mushroom pizza. Or the ginger drink. But the ambience is great and the service was pretty good. Matt thought the burger was good. We both didn't really care for the cheesecake.

Good, but slow…read more Friends and I went for dinner and ut was busy, but not crazy. We got seated and a few minutes later, the table next to us also got seated. Guess who got greeted first, the other table. Our server was lovely, after a while. She started off slow, but then she perked up. Sadly she never gave us her name, I finally got it when she set the check down. I had the double cheeseburger and lord it was good. My only concern was the side. I asked for the Caesar salad and when it sat down, it was a kale Caesar salad. I don't eat kale but our server took care of it. The restaurant has a great vibe and very friendly. The tables were close but far enough that you could hear murmurs of conversations, but nit what was actually being said.

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.

Walked here from my hotel to get a quick lunch before hitting the slopes and as I walked in, I…read morenoticed they had a live band playing, VERY loud might I add. Had to wait longer than normal for the hostess to seat me. It's was extremely difficult to communicate with the server due to the volume, however, I ordered the French onion soup, not bad. This establishment has the historical charm, but I could've done without all the dead Wildlife creatures hanging out all over the walls. FYI, some individuals like myself, prefer seeing them alive, especially while you're eating. But, each for their own. And I have to agree with other reviews on service being extremely slow .

Geez, did this pizza hit the spot or what?!?! Walked over…read moreafter a long day of skiing and was greeted by the owner himself. Sit at the bar and had a beer as I watched them hand toss my pizza, along with it cooking in a brick pizza oven right in front of my eyes. Have to say they are some of the friendliest staff I've met. And that pizza was to die for!!!! Literally had to unbutton my ski pants the next day. lol Soooo worth it though. Thanks guys, your Columbus, Ohio friend. See you next year.

Love the thin crust on the pizza. For 3 pizzas, 3 orders of wings and a salad, the wait time was an…read morehour and half. The pizza was good but it took awhile until we can pick it up. There aren't too many choices on pizza in this town.

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.

We visited Villagio's on the 4th of July during "battle of the bands". It was a party and people…read morewere having a great time so we were happy to join in. Service was great and super friendly and we were seated immediately around dinner time. Since it was the "battle" it was loud inside but we didn't mind. Villagio's lies on the sidestreet in what looks like an old barn. It has a unique rustic charm that we enjoyed. It's an italian based restaurant that offers bread with olive oil and seasonings to start. We didn't realize that and also got cheesy bread which comes with a red sausce. Both were delicious. For entrees I ordered bucatini carbonara with chicken and my wife ordered the filleto's. Pricing was reasonable in the $20-$30 range per peson. We enjoyed the visit and had a great time!

The best meal in Ellicotville I had. Our family was there…read morefor 5 days and tried the other local places and were disappointed with every meal we got out but Balloons was amazing. Fun vibe and good service. If we ever find ourselves back in town we're going here!

Stopped in for a beer while wife was shopping. Great bar seating with surrounding tables and…read morestage/dance floor area. Full patio. Great draft line. Friendly and good service. Enjoyed my beers while watching some college football. Food looked great and will visit again when in town.

Hole in the wall! Let me start with that. Super friendly staff and cozy interior. We ordered a…read morecouple things... cheese pizza, pepperoni, meat lovers, some garlic bread, and a cookie. The cookie was killer! Garlic bread was good but nothing crazy. The meat lovers and pepperoni pizza were amazing, they use the good pepperoni cups which always get bonus points. Cheese pizza alone was ok. Would definitely recommend to all!

I ordered chicken fingers & fries to go. The service was fast we ordered and picked up our food…read more The ambiance is a great space and big parties are definitely welcomed. If you're in the ellicottville area come check out this pizza spot.