Was not impressed. Pretentious little place. Must have reservation or you are eating at bar. This was across the parking lot from our hotel. The little booths are lovely. We were fortunate to get one of those. It was decorated very tastefully for Christmas. Dinner was good, portion size for price was ok. My vegetable side was smaller than a baby portion, 4 string beans, one carrot piece. I had sesame salmon, and it wasn't anything special. Glaze on side tasted like from a bottle off supermarket shelf. Husband had the chicken french/lemon something. He enjoyed it. Just nothing impressed with the meals. Desserts however, are unbelievably delicious and generously portioned! Had a tough time making decision. This place, known for its desserts has a full bakery display when you walk in. We shared a slice of cake, we loved it. I would definitely come back for dessert. Most likely takeout, if ever in area again. I don't plan to ever return to Rochester. It was one time situational visit. Service was courteous & friendly. read more

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I have dined here a number of times and I can't believe I've never threw a Yelp out. This is one of my favorite restaurants in the area. Always friendly staff and great food in a relaxing dining area. If the weather is nice, it's also great to sit outside on their patio. They have specials that are really good. I've never had anything bad here. And a few are looking for desserts, this is the place to go! As soon as you walk in the door, you can see all the dessert selections in their glass case. They also have ice cream imported from Maine, which is very very good. Give this place a try if you're in town. read more

Had a reservation at noon for a work lunch with my 6 co-workers. We were seated promptly and our server was very pleasant. It has the old stylel cafe feel with a touch of floral. If you didn't know you wanted dessert, you will when you first walk in and see the display of delicious looking sweets. So hard to pick just one! I had Chicken Marsala with rice and vegetables. It was delicious and the perfect portion for lunch. Although, I did not have room for dessert and ordered the salted caramel vanilla torte to go. It was my first time eating here and I definitely will be back again. I have already recommended it to a few of my friends. read more

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Absolutely love the Brie plate appetizer. My boyfriend had the Sesame Salmon with Brown Rice and streamed green beans and carrots. I had the Chicken Maison with delicious petite potatoes with steamed green beans and carrots. Ofcoarse my boyfriend had to get the oysters appetizer. We were too full for dessert, but got it to go. Chocolate Raspberry Torte, and I got the absolute awesome Vietnamese meringue torte read more

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A quiet out of the way place in a strip mall in Henrietta but what a gem!! Bright welcoming smiles from professionally dressed servers . Polite and attentive throughout our meal( we had Janet, she was fabulous) .Very nice menu with a wide selection and the presentation of the food was beautiful. And with our group of 5 EVERYONE enjoyed their entree. And the desserts are well worth the visit alone... simply gorgeous and scrumptious. I will also say I am a germaphobe and this place was so fastidiously clean. I live in Syracuse but any time I can I will stop here. read more

Phillips European Restaurant - Chocolate mousse cup. Exquisite - Wine Bars Near Me - Rochester, New York

It was so nice to return to a place I frequented years ago. When you walk in there is a huge display of desserts. We ordered soup and sandwich. Our server was sweet and knowledgeable. We were too full for dessert, now I'll have to go back!!! read more

Phillips European Restaurant - Clam chowder with a kick - Wine Bars Near Me - Rochester, New York

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The ambience was amazing. It was so quaint and so personal having great conversations with my girlfriends. The service was exceptional. The staff was friendly and accommodating. My Chicken French, brewed chai tea with vanilla syrup, chocolate tiramisu torte, and strawberry cheesecake was so delicious and so pretty to look at. I truly enjoyed my meal. read more

Phillips European Restaurant - Chicken french, angel hair pasta, vegetables, and brewed chai tea with vanilla syrup - Wine Bars Near Me - Rochester, New York

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Wow!!! Randomly came here for a business lunch and it did not disappoint. Very large place with beautiful desserts in a case right when you walk in. Delicious from start to finish. I got the artichokes French which was divine and perfect for lunch to not order the more hefty chicken French. And the desserts- WOW! Waitress Leah was so friendly and took great care of our group. Can't wait to return. read more

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Delicious. Great meal. Salmon and chicken were great. Perfect portions. Great service. Desert selection looked great.

Great place to eat. Service is great. Food is wonderful and don't forget to check out the fresh baked deserts!

Old school menu, decor and services... all excellent. Huge menu but so willing to still take requests. Loved it!

Walked in for late lunch and luckily a table was available! Reservations are recommended as tables fill up. What I like is Phillips European is reminiscent of what dining used to be. The lighting, decor, and table setting ambiance is formal enough to compel dining etiquette but relaxed enough to not worry about pesto sauce on my shirt. An enhanced experience that deserves respect for both the establishment and fellow guests. This is dining with proper portions, balance, quality, and yes a slightly more expensive meal. The Pesto Chicken Sandwich was great as was the service! read more

Phillips European Restaurant - Lunch - Pesto Chicken Sandwich with house salad - Wine Bars Near Me - Rochester, New York

DESSERT REVIEW ONLY Came to this place to try the dessert as I have heard really good things about it. Beautiful display of different dessert options. Tried a slice of the tiramisu torte (take out) and had a little bit of sticker shock (came out to about $11 total for a pretty small slice for the price). Putting aside price, the cake itself was rich and delicious. I would not call it tiramisu (did not get any of the coffee flavor), but the chocolate and cream were all delicious and not to sweet. Definitely an indulgent dessert. Overall, this place definitely a dessert splurge. read more

Phillips European Restaurant - Wine Bars Near Me - Rochester, New York

Went there for lunch today. First time for lunch, been a few times for dinner, which I think they're overpriced. For the price, I would have expected a little more food. I had artichoke french over angel hair( or lack there of) pasta. Very disappointing. I usually dont eat a big lunch, but actually came home and had a snack to fill me up.. At least the waitress was pleasant with good service. read more

Went to Phillip's European to have a great dessert. We ended up having dinner as well. The service was excellent with an attentive waitress who was kind, and helpful with our decision making process of choosing entrees as well as desserts. Nice option is half or full portions. If you don't know there are many desserts to choose from and they are showcased nicely in cases as you enter the restaurant. The restaurant is a perfect place to have an intimate dinner or a quiet dinner party. read more

Phillips European Restaurant - Chocolate peanut butter pie and another dessert with chocolate and peanut butter. - Wine Bars Near Me - Rochester, New York

These desserts were good, not great. I have to be honest, I was a little underwhelmed. This place is so hyped up for the desserts, it just didn't live up to expectations. I didn't get to try the Viennese meringue torte, they were out. So I will be back with an update. read more

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I came for Pastry & Coffee, and decided to have a light lunch of Chicken Salad Platter. The Chicken Salad was delicious, fresh. The Salad Greens, Cherry Tomatoes, Mushrooms, refreshing and crisp Viennese Merengue Torte soft, creamy not too sweet. Service was nice and attentive. read more

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Awesome food. Excellent entrees. Sara(h) was an incredible waitress. Love this restaurant. Never disappointed with the entrees. And the desserts- to die for. Wish I had more money to eat there more often read more

We have eaten here twice and gotten take out cake once. The food is goo, service is friendly, but the cakes are fantastic. We did get the lemon cake and thought the internal layers were too gelatin. The baileys cake was phenomenal as was the chocolate raspberry. Eat carefully so that you can enjoy dessert. The dessert menu is extensive but the glass case helps with the visuals. read more

I went for lunch after visiting the medical center. The location is very convenient and the food was delicious! Service was friendly and quick. It's wasn't very loud but it was starting to get louder as it got busier. The desserts looked amazing but I didn't try them! read more

Phillips European Restaurant - Chicken French - Wine Bars Near Me - Rochester, New York

A must go to when in Rochester. Classic Italian. Best Chicken French and huge portions. Great pricing

When looking for dessert in the Rochester area, Phillips is the go-to place! The pics do jot do the desserts justice. I've never had anything not to my liking. We ordered a few slices to go. The vienesse torte and the ver berry cheesecake along with two chocolate covered strawberries. It was so difficult to decide what to get! The service was quick and friendly. The dessert cases were beautifully displayed in this European themed cafe. Don't miss out! This place is great! read more

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We tried this place today for lunch and they had great food for decent prices! They were clean and the staff was friendly. I would definitely order food here again! read more

WOW!! We can here to grab some dessert to go. The case of options was massive and took me forever to even decide on a few choices. We got a slice of chocolate cake, cheesecake, and a cannoli. We ended up talking to the owner who was super helpful and sweet. This family run restaurant is incredible and I want to go back to try dinner there as well. read more

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Everything was perfect. My drink was prepared perfect. Dinner Choices were excellent. I wish I could have ordered a desert but I had no room even though the looked very scrumptious!!!! read more

Euro American old style restaurant. It had that diner 80's vibe- a little outdated on the inside but that's what makes this feel like some old style european place. The desserts were impressive and we had a good steak. We only had a steak because there was a misunderstanding with the waitress and thus only 1 entree arrived. This was ok, because we weren't super hungry to begin with. We had the baked brie for our appetizer. This was the most "exciting" appetizer choice I found because to be honest, there wasn't anything on this restaurant's menu that stands out to me as a "must try" item. they are all standard steaks, salads, sandwiches, and pastas that sounded American-Euro. TLDR: For the price you're paying however, come here for the dessert, go somewhere else for the main course/main dishes. I am not sure if I would come back here for a meal since I already had such a hard time choosing what to order. I live right behind this restaurant but took me years to finally come because nothing on the menu enticed me. I could find more exciting italian dishes in other places or American fare. I never am in an only dessert mood. however, if you are looking for a more upscale place than the white rabbit dessert experience down the street, then this is the place to go to. Pair it with a nice coffee and some drinks, and this is a good place for dessert. Staff was friendly enough- super packed and very busy. read more

Everything!! Especially the desert selections. A very comfortable European feeling. Soft lighting warm colors attentive staff.

I love love love this restaurant! Everything about this place is perfect! From the greeting at the door to the exit. Everything about this place is amazing. The food is cooked perfectly, to your satisfaction, and deliciously filling, the melt in your mouth soft dinner rolls, the warmth of the soup, is like a blanket, on a cold night. Now the dessert showcase is something to talk about! They have everything you want! Tortes, Cakes, Pies, mousse, ice cream, etc. all deliciously made on site! Service is always done with a smile and great energy! It was nice to sit and relax after a fantastic meal, as you wait for your dessert, and not feel rushed, because the server needs to get another table. It's a calmer place, than the hustle and bustle of chained restaurants. We definitely will be back!! I had Chicken French for my meal, and a raspberry torte for dessert, both phenomenal!! read more

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Such a cozy place with a great amicable staff. Great food and homemade treats. Definitely a Rochester staple. Always something different to try here. American style food with all your classics. read more

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Been here before but only to take out the incredible bakery goods. Finally came in for a dinner and everything was perfect. From the appetizer, main course and of course the desserts. The service was impeccable and my wife and I were lucky to be seated a a quiet secluded corner. While I'm native to Rochester, I have lived in Metro NYC for many years but come back to see family. Already planning to return to Phillip's on my next visit. Clearly on the level of Manhattan restaurants but with Rochester prices! read more

Nice find next to the hotel I was staying at. I didn't have a reservation but they accommodated me at the oddly shaped bar. I got to say that was the only downfall of this place that had some weird angled bar top which made you lean forward and it was a little hard to eat food I'm only about 5'1 so I really had to lean over to eat my food and other guests were complaining about the bar surface. I would hope that they remodel that. Now that I've gotten that out of the way.... I really did enjoy every bite of my meal the waitress/bartender was a very friendly and awesome person. She made my experience at the restaurant five stars. I had the soup du jour what was a vegetable mixed soup. I also had to try one of their Specialties called Phillips European beet salad which was just delish. The main course was one of their Specialties called chicken French. I love that they had a petite size dinner especially since they have a dessert case filled with treats. I definitely enjoyed the chicken French it had a lightly battered breast with a Sherry parmesan lemon sauce. Now desserts where do I even start they have a two-page menu of desserts a large case full of cakes, pies, cheesecakes and chocolate covered strawberries I ended up getting the Cherry Berry cheesecake. Which was heaven in my mouth. And to go I got 2 chocolate covered strawberries and a chocolate mousse cake..... a chocolate mousse cake was dainty My only regret is I wish I had ordered more desserts. read more

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*DESSERT REVIEW ONLY* Why did it take so long for me to come here?! I've heard good things about the desserts at Phillips, but it was not the first place that comes to my mind when we're looking for a dessert spot to end our night. Not anymore. We got the chocolate raspberry cake, strawberry cheesecake, lemon bar, and a toffee cookie. They made me do the happy dance. The cookie was so good! The lemon bar was more on the tart end (maybe because we had the others first) and tasty. The chocolate raspberry was delicious. Our favorite was the strawberry cheesecake. It looked dense, but was airy perfection that melted in our mouths. Amazing. Phillips is definitely on our go-to dessert list now! Look forward to trying their food too! read more

Phillips European Restaurant - Yummy strawberry cheesecake - Wine Bars Near Me - Rochester, New York

Spectacular food, waitstaff and desserts. This is a must go for parents or professionals trying to get away for a few hours and have a nice meal in a quiet atmosphere. Leave space for the dessert selection. read more

Phillips European Restaurant - Fruit tart, one of the best I ever had! - Wine Bars Near Me - Rochester, New York

Don't let the dated storefront and older decor fool you... This is a fantastic restaurant! Great food and great service... and best desserts in town! Even when we go to other restaurants or attend a music or sports event we frequently stop by late in the evening for delicious desserts and coffees. read more

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Good service, undercooked salmon. Server was apologetic and comped dessert when we pointed this out.

Have loved this place for 25 yrs now. Always top notch service and food that can't be beat. It's amazing for only dessert or for a full dinner. Nice little room in the back to hold events there. Wicked fun coffee drinks w French presses too! read more

Phillips European Restaurant - Scallops and artichokes are def my fav on the menu - Wine Bars Near Me - Rochester, New York

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I'm not sure what all the rave reviews were about. If I'm paying high-end restaurant prices, I expect the atmosphere and food of a luxury restaurant. The atmosphere, unfortunately, was more in line with a Denny's restaurant. Yes, they had tablecloths but covered them with glass sheets, which defeated the purpose of using cloth. They might as well had formica covered tables. The chairs should have been high back upholstered chairs instead of the worn out country style wooden chairs that are used in family style dinner houses. Our overweight waitress looked like someone's grandmother. While a casual dress code can make customers more comfortable, the two guys leaving were dressed like shabby street bums. So much for the elegant atmosphere. The food was an attempt to appear upscale but failed miserably. The flat, cheap dinner roles were not fresh baked nor were they even warmed up. Filet Mignon is supposed to be very tender and juicy. This was not. It was dry and tasteless. Now add 7 green beans, 2 slices of carrots, and 4 tiny baby potatoes and voila!...a meal fit for who? Someone on a diet? By the looks of the patrons in there, they certainly weren't on a diet. The decadent chocolate cake was the only highlight of the meal, but at $10 a slice, it certainly was not worth it. We left that restaurant feeling totally ripped off and will never return. Save your hard earned money and go to Denny's if you want a simple meal. If your looking for a Michelin-rated dining experience, go anywhere but this place. read more

So glad I went back and tried this spot after not being here based on a bad experience years ago. I have been missing out! Let me start with the basics: parking- easy and lots of it. COVID Regulations: Followed with no problems. Atmosphere: Clean! A little dark and dated, but ok. The Food: Wonderful! There was three of us so we started off with two appetizers. First one was the Artichoke French, absolutely delicious! And second, Brie with fruit- I wanted to eat it all myself- and I'm picky about appetizers- loved them both. For my entree, I had the Salmon & Shrimp- it was delicious. Cooked perfectly. For my dessert, I had a piece of Cherry Berry Cheesecake (doesn't have cherries, but several other fruits on top) - a slice that was big enough to take 1/2 home with me. They have so many desserts and from what I've heard they are all fabulous. Can't wait to go back! read more

Phillips European Restaurant - Salmon & Shrimp with roasted potatoes, snap peas and carrots. Yummy! - Wine Bars Near Me - Rochester, New York

Easily my favorite dessert shop ever. Apparently I started eating Phillips European whilst still a fetus in my mother's tummy - which is why I love this place so much. The all time must try dessert is the Viennese meringue torte. I've never had any other cake like dessert that tops this. As someone who is not a sweet tooth, I think this cake provides the perfect balance of sweetness in a cake. Contrary to the sweet cream most cakes possess, the cream in the Viennese torte is not very sweet. The sweetness in this torte actually comes from the meringue and the sponge; and a combination of all three creates a tiny taste of heaven. Try it and you won't regret. My other favorite is the Bailey's cream cake which swings on a much sweeter scale (but fantastic nevertheless). Generally I don't think you will go wrong with any cakes in this shop but Strawberry Viennese torte is a must. Pro tip: there are some cakes you can order half and half a slice (so you would be able to taste two flavors of the cake for the price of one). Unfortunately the Viennese torte isn't one of them, but Bailey's cream cake is! Ask to double check! Hope you enjoy this place as much as I do. read more

Phillips European Restaurant - Viennese meringue torte - Wine Bars Near Me - Rochester, New York

Visited this European restaurant, - being from Europe - I was pleasantly surprised that there was indeed a European vibe. I was greeted by an enormous selection of European style patisserie. Order Escargo and A Mediterranean salad with a side of scallops. Escargot and scallops were really good. Salad was not very fresh and too much dressing. Best part of the meal was the fruit tart that I ordered for dessert. Nice place. read more

Phillips European Restaurant - Fruit tart - Wine Bars Near Me - Rochester, New York

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