Amazing food. Loved everything we got especially meatballs and burrata. Definitely a popular spot!…read moreWait staff were kind, and flexible and did a great job considering the amount of people there! Nice and warm despite it being a cold night. Cute little spot for drinks, and tapas along the canal. Mixed drinks, beer and NA drinks on the menu as well! We will be back!!

Carmella's is TOP TIER. Everything from food, service, staff, decor and owner were all top notch…read more Couldn't recommend more!

A friend and I popped her for a happy hour type drink/meal. I got a flight and she got a glass of…read morewine. Both of us enjoyed our picks for wine! We split the Flour City Bread app and the chicken cutlet. Both were fresh and delicious. Our server was kind and helpful and attentive while giving us space to enjoy and chat. Overall highly recommend!

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.

I enjoy going to self-pour wine bars, and I was excited to discover Rochester had one. I…read moreanticipated finding many Finger Lakes wines available, and I was not disappointed. I appreciated how casual it was here and overview and assistance if needed by the staff. I was wondering, though, if the wine inventory could be better organized such that white wines could be together in cases and chilled? It felt like the white wines I sampled were at most a few degrees lower than room temperature. I was very pleased with a red that I tasted, specifically a malbec. I didn't order food here, though I did see some delivered to other customers. The olives option was very generous and would easily be satisfying for two people, possibly 3.

We went to Unwined to have a few drinks before dinner next-door, and it was just what we needed…read more The atmosphere is really relaxed--not too noisy or uncomfortable--so it's easy to have conversation and everyone was extremely friendly.

Apogee is a fantastic gem of a place in a quiet spot on Park Ave, far from the crowds and traffic…read moreand heavily perfumed masses. It feels like a hidden locals-only joint where you can grab a glass of your fave from a thoughtfully curated list of delicious options, and settle in with your better half, besties or a group of friends and just chill. We've been to Apogee a number of times before and 'after' covid, in colder months when we've been lucky to snag a window table, and in warmer times, like tonight, when we can sit outside and enjoy the flickering fireflies along with our sparkling rosè. Besides the pleasant atmosphere, Apogee has a beautifully appointed interior space, clean bathrooms, and a menu with cheese plates, cake, and more wines than you could taste in a summer. All of that plus super knowledgable 'bar tenders' (more like wine sommeliers) who can take your possibly clumsy description of what you think you want and offer up several perfect options, and you have the makings of a very pleasant evening. Book mark this place and plan to spend at least an hour enjoying an outside table!

Apogee was our baby shower venue. While people don't normally associate wine bar with baby shower,…read morewe made it work and Apogee was the perfect venue that met all of our needs. As a special events venue, Apogee was flexible with outside food and also with decorations. There was no additional venue rental/site fee, just a minimum spend amount (which we were confident that we would exceed). The venue is cozy and intimate, but has high ceilings so it did not feel claustrophobic at all, even with 30+ guests at one point. I'm a wine snob myself, so I was a bit skeptical initially when I saw their wine list. Most of the wines they serve retail for $10-20. They do have some bottles that are more expensive (retail ~$30). However, after tasting some of their entry level wines (Ancient Peaks Zinfandel & Gouguenheim Malbec), my worries vanished. Everything I tasted was excellent and drank better than their actual price point. Steve was a great host. He was laid back, but still friendly and attentive to all of our guests. He made sure everybody's drink needs were satisfied. He was also flexible with letting us in the venue early to set up and also staying late to clean up. I also liked the fact that they allowed us to bring our own wine, for a $15 per bottle corkage fee, which is fair. Anyways, Apogee is a great venue for a small party. They are flexible and reasonable. I would definitely recommend them as a wine bar and for hosting a private event (especially on a Sunday).

My husband and I came for our anniversary dinner on Wednesday. We reserved our table and our…read moretomahawk steak ahead of time. Honestly can't say enough about the food it was delicious! Steak was cooked to perfection. Also let's not forget to mention the library of liquor they have to offer. Gigi was our server and for sure made our experience unforgettable!!! Even introduced me to my new favorite wine, Vietti moscato!Thank you to the chef and of course Gigi, for sure recommend and we will be planning to go again!!

First time at Flight West this past weekend! We loved the…read moreambience of the dark dining room. The bar is to the right, and seating to the front and left. It was small and intimate, perfect for date night! We ordered the steak flatbread for an appetizer to split - honestly, the best dish of the night! It's deconstructed, with flat bread pieces, steak on the side, whipped ricotta and onions on the side. We built it up, and it was soooooo good. Highly recommend! My main course was the gnochhi in red sauce with grilled chicken. It was flavorful, well seasoned. My husband had the special - a porkchop. It was very tender and well seasoned as well. Drinks were very good. It was fun to watch the bartenders and people watch. Can't wait to come back again! Service was pretty good as well.

One of our go-to places. The outside area is nice and the bar area is a great place to sit. It…read morewould be nice if they changed up the menu a bit.

This one is hard. Based on the food and particularly the value we experienced the 1 time we went,…read moreI'd be hard pressed to recommend Hose 22. Despite that I keep thinking about what I want to try next time I go. The atmosphere, scale and feel of the dining room is fantastic. It sort of feels like a Rochester version of Cheers. I love that they had all the doors open and the beautiful summer evening climate was enjoyable whether you sat inside or outside. This meant dealing with a few gnats or flies at our indoor table. I started with a Caesar side salad which was very good. The entrees we had were Salmon and Chicken Riggies. The Chicken RIggies were great. Not spicy at all but made-to-order so it could be made spicy. The pasta was perfectly tender but firm, the diced chicken was flavorful and easy to eat. It was THE most successful Chicken Riggie dish I've tried to date anywhere and I took the leftovers home to enjoy for lunch the next day, a rarity for me. The salmon was not a hit. It seemed pretty fishy especially in the areas that were thinner and had become chewier from the grill drying it out. What they call roasted corn is really 'chili powder roasted corn'. The chili powder flavor was quite pronounced and not very well integrated into the dish. It tasted like very ordinary corn with very ordinary chili powder sprinkled on it. I'm sure that isn't how the dish is made but that's what it tasted like. The Cheesy Eddie's carrot cake was absolutely perfect and tasted like it was just made. It's hard to defend the pricing. Our 2 entrees, 1 side salad, 1 soft drink and 2 small glasses of wine and 1 piece of carrot cake ended up being 145 dollars after tax and tip. If the wine pour had been a nice 9 ounce pour I would have had a single glass but I had 2 because they were small. Even with 1 wine this was going to be WELL over 100 dollars for 2 people even before tip. In any head-to-head comparison with something like The Distillery or Genesee Brew House, this pricing is probably out of line. If we go back, it will be with great appreciation for the setting and modest expectations for the food.

Went for happy hour last night. The caramelized brussel sprouts are to die for! The service and…read moreatmosphere were great.

This is a great place to meet up with a friend or to while away the time when waiting for your…read moreChinese order to be ready! They have an extensive craft beer menu as well as some good wines. Liquor options can be had too. They welcome your eating in the several tables within the bar or just outside the bar area. Weather permitting, you can take your drink to the rooftop. Pricing is fair. I paid $6.00 for my snifter of Blood Orange beer. Nice atmosphere , a few TVs and a nice long bar make for a great spot. We will stop by again.

Good food; menu is eclectic. Salad and flatbread was very flavorful. Pasta and salmon were…read moredelicious. Service was friendly, professional and upbeat.

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.

Went here on a wine bar tour and we pretty much had the place to ourselves since it was earlier in…read morethe day. Service was great and the wine selection was fantastic. Would recommend to anyone looking for a place to sip on some solid wines for sure.

Flight Wine Bar in the Cornhill area of Rochester offers high quality wine flights and live music…read moreon certain evenings of the week. Dan and I shared some wine flights with red wines from France, Canada, and Italy. They were all delicious. Then our awesome attentive waiter Richard told us we could order some small bites. We chose the "choose" 3 and ordered the artichoke spinach dip with pita chips & veggies, a cheddar soaked wine cheese, and can't forget the awesome herbed olives (my favorite). They also gave us some high quality aged balsamic and baguette. There's a local chocolatier - so we had to get the few pieces to pair with the red wine (orange peal chocolate, sesame chocolate, and truffle) and all were a treat. The live music was the perfect touch to an enjoyable evening and the service was top notch. We will definitely visit Flight Wine Bar again when visiting family in Rochester!