Polizzi's - Rochester

The food is great and reasonably priced but it is appallingly noisy. I avoided the Gate House when it was in the same space because it is often impossible to have a conversation. Nonetheless, love the polenta fries, home made bread, and butterscotch budini.Food: 5/5

Love this place.Great food and great service....One suggestion, we ate at the bar, TV on with no sound playing who knows what, but no one was watching....I checked....better to set the TVs to scenes from Italy or an aquarium.That said, very eclectic crowd, young people and older people. We had a fig pizza and wine, both excellent. Service outstanding. Place was packed and we came around 7:30.

It's my first time in Rochester and Polizzi's is the first establishment I went to for a meal and as previous reviewers have stated, this place, from food to service, is amazing. The hostess was lovely and my server, Kathryn was fantastic. She was professional, kind, and helpful. I began with a wonderful caesar salad with anchovies the way it should be! My entree: The prosciutto wrapped salmon over white beans with escarole and saffron rice. Do not let my photo fool you. This was a large dish that I almost could not finish though I did not want the meal to never end. The flavors were neither subtle nor overwhelming but absolutely perfect. I mean that sincerely. I cannot recall having such a well balanced dish. Even better, the prosciutto was not salty and did not require a knife to cut through. The salmon itself was large flawlessly prepared soft and buttery. And those beans and escarole brought me back to my youth. To finish, though I barely had room, I went for the espresso pot. Once again, that perfect balance of flavors. I hate sweet foods and desserts but the chocolate came through and not the sugar. And their house made whipped cream was, well, dreamy. I have not have a remarkable meal like that in a long time. I cannot recommend this amazing restaurant and its exceptional staff enough.

Absolutely wonderful. It was our second time there. Food was so good. This time we went for desert and a drink. The fried ice cream Sunday was ridiculously good, but what really put the experience over the top was our server. She served us both times we went and was personable and kind. We will be back for sure and I would highly recommend it for dinner or dessert.

Absolutely best Mediterranean food I've had in Rochester! It's a great atmosphere and the staff is extremely kind. They have a great selection of drinks and cocktails, and the food is just amazing. I especially recommend the lamb and the baklava, they were to die for.Food: 5/5