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.

Small Wine bar located in the basement of the building where Mr. Dominics was. Very attractively…read moredesigned , ceiling,walls, furniture. and carpeting all blend together. They also have several outdoor tables. It has a great menu, many wines and small plate food items. We had a nice salad and a Panini that was very good but there are also numerous cheese , meat, Olives , meatballs etc available. Service was excellent.

So, we wanted something special for a Wednesday, so we re-visited what is basically a little…read moregastro-wine-pub in Fairport. In sum, it was kind of meh and overpriced. We started with a flight of mediocre (as it turned out) red wines; a Grenache, an Italian varietal, and a Cabernet. 3x2 or 6 ounces for $15.00. None of the wines were very good. We like to sample wines by the flight so we can drive up to Georgetown liquor and get a bottle. None of these were even close to prompting a visit there. For food we had a peach, tomato, quinoa, goat, and kale salad. We also had a cheese flight and I had the spicy meatballs. Expensive and very small portions. My meatball app was $15 and was 1 and 1/2 small meatballs doused in Frank's with a squirt of blue cheese. It was spicy as advertised but meager. Cheese flight was ok, but also $13 for not a lot. Spoiler alert: if their menu says 'shareable', it's not, unless one of you (or both) are fasting. Service was adequate and we got to enjoy the live music entertainment sound check (we got there before the actual performance). Guy banging on the percussion box: yes, it's way too loud for the tiny space. Usual server upselling of their overpriced menu items and drinks, but not delivering much in the way of hospitality or warmth. I don't think we would go back unless one of our friends wanted to. I think if you just want to drink and listen to live music, this place will work for you.

Was looking for an early happy hour cocktail be for dinner. Yelp led us to Main & Vine. Cozy…read moreintimate well done Decore wine & cocktail bar. The owner and the bartender were both super friendly. Historic building. Looking forward to "Tea" on certain Sundays to see the rest of the historic building.

I can't believe I learned about this place only this summer…read more I've been complaining about too many breweries in Fairport (and beyond) and not enough wine bars. Most breweries have terrible wine options. I was SO happy to find this place. It's cute, it's cozy, it's clean, it's friendly, it's really reasonably priced - can't beat it! And best of all, so far, the 3 times I've been, I can actually have a conversation with people rather than feeling like I'm shouting as with most any other place for drinks/wine/snacks. It was so quiet on Saturday evening it worries me they won't last so PLEASE PLEASE go there and keep them open!!

Our family was visiting Rochester from out of town to celebrate our son's college graduation. We…read morebooked the private room at Avvino (Meyer's Den), which turned out to be a great choice. While planning our dinner party months in advance, the communication from Janine was excellent. She helped us develop a 4-course menu that was sure to have something for everyone, including vegan and allergy friendly options. Amy was our server for the evening, and she ensured we had everything we needed to enjoy our evening. The chairs in the Meyer's Den are wide and comfortable, the decor is dark and classy, and being in the basement away from the dining room made it very quiet and easy to converse with family. The room is rather spacious for 12 guests, but could also accommodate a few more people without feeling cramped. Out of the appetizers we selected, the Charred Octopus was very popular and everyone enjoyed it...even those that had never previously eaten octopus. The baby cauliflower dish was also a beautiful presentation, and quite large and enjoyable. The salads, particularly the Charred Hurricane salad, were nice light courses before the entree was served. As for the entrees, the filet mignon was a little on the dry side, but we really enjoyed the light and crispy spinach fritters that accompanied the beef. The salmon was a generous portion of medium rare fish, and there was lot going on with that dish - spicy cauliflower and za'atar potatoes that had some mixed reviews. Folks who ordered the duck breast seemed to enjoy the complex preparation, which had asparagus, green beans, and two pureed sauces - cauliflower ginger and cherry-rhubarb. The doughnut bread pudding with apple pieces and vanilla ice cream was a delicious, decadent way to end the meal. We left rather stuffed, and delighted with the overall experience that allowed our family to celebrate together.

Good food and service. Excellent menus with many good selections. We go there regularly and look…read moreforward to our next visit. Good vibe.

As a huge sweet wine fan, Living Roots is an absolute 10/10!…read more I tried the "On the Sweeter Side" flight, and every pour was delicious. The Rosé and Vidal Blanc were my favorite. Combined with the warm, cozy atmosphere and super knowledgeable staff, it's the ultimate spot to unwind. Highly recommend!

I went here for trivia and didn't expect to have the most AMAZING charcuterie board I've ever…read morehad... this was absolutely delicious. My bff and I could not stop thinking about it afterward. Also the bread for the board was separate from it which was amazing as a gluten free girlie! The wine went great with it too, and the place is extremely cute and welcoming. Not too busy or crowded. Really great spot if you like wine and cheese!

You know El Greco is Greek because they do everything right! Homemade meals, great prices, and…read moreexcellent service. Would love for them to have their full liquor license to serve Ouzo, but we will definitely be back.

We came here because we had a gift card. I had not known about this place before so we were…read moredefinitely curious to try it out. We were not disappointed! The service was excellent and the food was even more so. We sat in a nice intimate area by a window which made for a special date night. We will definitely come back again!

Standout restaurant from top to bottom. Absolutely lovely hostess, bartender, and our waiter Joey…read morewas so nice and chill. We ordered the mussels that came with crusty bread, a cheese plate, salad, bougie fries, 2 drinks each and the crème brûlée. Everything was seriously so delicious. Cute restaurant and I see how they could get super busy on any given night. For my first time here, I was impressed by the quality of food and the authentically nice service. It was easy to make reservations the night before for a Tuesday dinner at4:30. Honestly there was no other party there but us for about a good 30-40 minutes so I would say a walk in on a Tuesday early on before 5:15 would entail in zero wait. Today was a gorgeous day but we sat inside for maximum vibes. Can't wait to come back!

Went for dinner…read more Service was friendly and helpful. The cocktails, which I remember really digging, fell flat this time. I got one w rye and rubarb, and it just tasted like a mike's hard lemonade. The mussels were delicious, fat and tender, swimming in a delicious broth that tasted more Thai than French, but really good. Came with a little baguette. The salmon was good, but should be listed as an appetizer. It's under the word 'grand' on the menu which literally means 'big.' Besides being a tiny portion, the sides were only for aesthetic purposes, not for feeding humans. The plate was pretty but not fulfilling. No need to return.

I'm so excited that there's an NA bar option in Rochester now! AltBar was a fun experience…read more My fiance and I sat at the bar and looked over the cocktail options. The bartenders working that evening were so friendly and informative! It really added to our experience to sit and chat with friendly staff who could talk us through our choices since we were basically completely new to NA cocktails. I tried The Pear Necessities, which was very bright, full, and fruity. My fiance tried the Dark Crystal, which has NA mezcal and bitters -- he really enjoyed it but those flavors are super overwhelming for me, but that just goes to show they have something for everyone flavor profile-wise. We were also super curious about the different types of NA spirits, so we talked to the bartenders about the differences in "functional" spirits, like nootropics and adaptogens. We were offered a few small samples of some of the lions mane derived spirits, which prompted us to buy a few small bottles off their shelf selection to take home. Which, speaking of bottles, they had plenty to choose from. I also loved that AltBar had such a full and engaging event calendar. I'm keeping an eye on their social media pages for their updates for March, it seems like such a great community gathering space and Rochester is fortunate to have this business added to our landscape.

This was my first time visiting the store front of alt bar. Before they had a store front I…read moreattended a couple of their pop up events aroundrochester at coffee shops and festivals. I loved their pop up events but so happy they were able to make a store front. Coming here is like "going out" but without any crazy bar scene or or wasted people. Everyone is sober drinking to delicious cocktails/mocktails (anything non alcohol) and boy are their drinks are delicious!! They have many fun events I am excited to try in the new year! if you are looking for sober fun this is definitely the place to visit!!

Went last night with friends to Lemoncello's and loved everything about it!…read more Making Reservations was very easy, loved the atmosphere along with our amazing waiter, Massimo! I had Veal Parm, it was delicious, everyone enjoyed their meal! We will be going back there for sure!

Had a wonderful experience. The food was absolutely delicious with generous portions.The ambiance…read morewas cozy . Very helpful waitstaff. Highly recommend

We started out with the complimentary bread and the crisp cucumber water that was so tasty on a hot…read moreday.WIth fast and friendly service my oder of the four cheese Ravioli came piping hot.It looked and tasted incredible. It was made with ingredients of ricotta, parmesan, pecorino, asiago, tomato and basil ragu .A huge bar area to grab a wine or beer and lots of parking in their lot.

With speedy service and a smile I received my pasta dish.I ordered the four cheese Ravioli.It had…read more ricotta, parmesan, pecorino, asiago, tomato and basil ragu.It was hot and delicious. They also gave you complimentary bread and to quench your thirst the most tasty cucumber water, it was so refreshing. They have a nice size bar area to grab a cocktail and plenty of onsite parking.