Review Polizzi's - Rochester

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.

Great food, service & atmosphere IN THE RESTAURANT. We recommend reservations. The food was VERY good, with reasonable pricing. I had a full size Ceasars salad & my guests had the 1/2 size Greco-Roman "greek" salad. I have photos for portion size. For the entres, I had a baked cod & my guests had moussaka. Again, I shared photos and they were very good. We shared a desert sampler, which was amazing. The only down side is they are in the Village Gate building, which is a sketchy, risky neighborhood. Park your car under a camera & and light. Or park in front of the police substation next to the chimmey with the "Village Gate" sign. This is a classy upscale venue at reasonable prices. Just "be aware" in the parking lot.

There are not enough words to express what an amazing dinner experience we had recently at Polizzi's. The restaurant is beautifully decorated with modern furnishings and soft ambient lighting. The tasteful but understated decor creates a welcoming chill vibe that makes you feel like you want to stay a while. My boyfriend and I were warmly welcomed and seated by the hostess shortly after we arrived. Keep in mind we arrived at 6:30 pm hoping we would be able to score seats at the bar because of the dinner rush. We were very surprised and happy when we were told by the hostess that there was a booth for two available. It was just perfect for our long overdue date night because it provided us with the perfect amount of privacy so we could enjoy our dinner and conversation with minimal interruption. Before I get into the food, I have to show the Polizzi's staff some love. When we arrived we were told that they were short a server and that it may be a bit of a wait. Honestly, I felt the kitchen and wait staff timing was perfect. I thought that the entire staff work well together and everyone pitch in to make sure the customers were happy and had what they needed. Shout out to our server Joe B who is just cool like that. I don't think I saw him pause or slow down the entire time we were there. What I appreciated the most about Joe, even though he was putting in work that night he always had a smile on his face, was attentive and friendly to the customers and staff. Disclaimer: before I get into the food (which was amazing), Polizzi's casual fine dining restaurant, so expected it to be on the pricy side. However, our dinner and the entire experience were priceless and worth every penny. Let's get on to the good stuff...the food...YUM! The homemade Italian bread is wonderful, it was a crunchy texture on the outside and a soft and slightly chewy interior that pairs perfectly with the dipping oil. We started our meal off with drinks and their Grandma Carmella's Minulotti appetizer, which is their wonderful bread that is stuffed with Italian sausage and a generous topping of melted mozzarella. Three words "Yummy Cheesy Goodness". For dinner my boyfriend order the grilled Cod dinner special, the cod was grilled to perfection, it was crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside. The cod serves with a creamy mushroom sauce, asparagus, and saffron rice. I order the Braised beef short ribs and Truffle Butter Mashed Potatoes. I enjoyed every tender, rich and flavorful bite. The mashed potatoes were creamy perfect sides to round out the dish. Thank you to Tom, Joe, and the team at Polizzi for an amazing evening. We are looking forward to attending your next wine and food pairing events.

Amazing place to dine it! My boyfriend and I had a wonderful time here. Angie was great in taking care of us. Their fig pizza and chicken chorizo soup were simply unforgettable!!! Sooooo yummy. Will come back!

Family was very happy with portions, food taste and service. I tried the chocolate “ pot de crème” for dessert. A bit heavy on the sugar, much too sweet even for me! Our waiter Joey was very good. Unfortunately parking is not convenient for seniors or disabled.

This restaurant serves very fancy meals. They turn vegetables into tasty treats as well! I had the vegetable napoleon and it was great. The place also looks elegant and cozy.

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.

This restaurant is fantastic! Delicious food, really good drinks and nice ambience. We had fabulous dinner tonight at Polizzi’s. 10/10 would recommend this place.

Our first time dining here. Must say it was a great experience. Great service. We had wonderful drinks and every bite of our dinner was better than the last. We tried each other's dishes and just amazing. Four of us had different desserts and we were not disappointed! Thank you for loving what you do. It definitely shows.

We love the vibe here. You can dress casual, or fancy and still fit in. The food is delicious and all of the staff is great. The chefs are total hotties too.

First time here but certainly not my last. Everything was perfect. Brian was our waiter and helped with wine and entree selections. Yes it cost more but anything this good is worth it.

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.

First time dining here. The food was excellent but the shrimp was slightly over cooked. Customer service was top notch from making recommendations all the way to how we treated being one of the last tables in the restaurant when they closed. Will definitely return here

What a delightful dinner! Started off with excellent cocktails (I had the Fairport Fizz - highly recommended!). Entrées were very good - Shrimp Menelaus. Moussaka, Osso Buco, and Lamb Loin Chops. All were tasty, nicely presented, and portions were generous. For desserts we very much enjoyed the Ice Cream Sangawich, Chocolate Pot de Creme, and the Butterscotch Buddino. Service was very good, and we weren't rushed (we had a lot of chatting to do). Prices very fair (not crazy like so many restaurants now), and atmosphere was peaceful. Although about 3/4 full it was not noisy! A lovely evening.

Garlic - Rosemary Marinated Lamb Loin Chops and Raspberry Beret! I actually asked for a cocktail recommendation and I was not disappointed. The chops were so good too

Eileen, our waitperson, was excellent. Food, as always. Was wonderful! We had a time constraint which was handled most professionally, Highly recommend.

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.

Short ribs are a great value for the meal size. And the butterscotch custard is the best dessert I ever had. Also the service is great the waiter filled my dates glass +7 times😅 No wait time either.