I like this Branca location best. It's a nice atmosphere but also not too elite fancy. For me I enjoyed the variety of appetizers better than my entree but it was all pretty good too. The pasta had a different texture from what I'm used to but I think it was the sauce. Also our server was very nice and attentive.
Dave “Doodles” Newman
First time here. Had lunch, a prosciutto pizza. Very good. Fancy place, a bit pricey. Service, food and drinks all good. Not busy, so hard to tell when under the gun.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Ashley Casillas
Delicious food, ambience and service at the bar was spot on as usual!!!
Pretty average restaurant. Not at all comparable with the excellent Branca Midtown. The charcuterie plate was mid, I think the pre-made platter at Wegmans is better. Chicken entree was decent, the polenta it came with was pretty good.
Larry Clinton
Stopped in for appetizers n cocktails, the calamari, butternut burrata, and the roasted garlic with homemade ricotta were all super tasty, the white bean dip on the pizza crust - not so much. The specialty cocktails we had were very good too! And our server, Julia, was very friendly! A great experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Catalin U
Great food in a great atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Salmon
Zoë J
So let me start with the staff was wonderful but expect our server I think her name was Nathalie? But who knows since she never introduce herself with us since she was too busy in a room that wasn’t full? It took her 10 mins to come to our table had an attitude when serving us, just cuz we are Asian? Since I overheard her from another table very energetic but coming to our table she was very rude and didn’t even want to hear us. As she asked how was everything my friend was answering and she just walked away. I think you should first hear what your customer is saying before walking away that is just awfully rude in the first place. Also I think she was miserable being there but after I saw her smile at all her other tables, I think she was just targeting us since she never gave us a smile while we ate there. We are all very generous tippers while we eat out but after all I still tipped a little. I do like this restaurant but next time I’ll won’t like her being our server. ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
Tim
Overall a good vibe. The food is tasty but could benefit from some more seasoning ... bit of salt greatly improved things. Portions are large. If you aren't starving, one appetizer and one entré will make a filling dinner for two. The pizza easily feeds two with an app. Cioppano aka fish soup aka zappa di pesce...had plentiful fish but undercooked potatoes ?♂️It seemed the staff were overrun with tables. No fault of theirs - they were immediately responsive - but it seemed like they were all running at 110% to cover tables.Drinks were tasty and had a good variety of inspired options. While it isn't a must-go for me, you won't go wrong if you come by for dinner.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Sara Sekhery
Really ridiculous experience… got here at 5:15 pm on a Tuesday… place is closed. No sign or anything. How stupid, will not return because idk if they’ll be open smh.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
P.
7/30/23: In Bushnell's Basin. It was only ok. The brick oven pizza ? was too charcoal tasting. The bottom of the pizza had lots of charcoal black sections. I read online that burned ? bits are carcinogenic. I could not eat more than 2 slices, but my friends liked the charcoal taste. The charcoal taste overwhelmed my taste buds. The garlic bread ? with honey ? was incredible tasting! The meatball tasted great. There was a worker in the kitchen sporting a long bushy beard with NO beard mask! Some of the female waitresses wore dresses ? & shorts that I thought were unprofessional, too tight, & too high up on their legs . Of note, Wegmans Holt Rd. uses a brick oven to bake their pizza ? ?, but they do not burn their pizza.
Wow is all I can say. Great team work, Usually eat at the bar but it was slammed. Got a table. Immediate service even though they were hosting a wedding party I never waited for anything. Professional casual. The mixologist never slowed down took care of everyone. Also when you see the owner hauling out the waste bins you know this is a team effort. The only issue food was great big portion and had to leave some behind. A true gem in Rochester/Pittsford.
Glenn S.
Food is always consistent. Ambience is so/so at the basin location, but more comfortable than the midtown location that is more upscale
Julie W.
Great atmosphere, great cocktails. Great food, will definitely be back. The cheese bread (I think) looked wonderful, we didn't order, but wished we had
Jamie H
We sat outside on the patio and ot was beautiful! The service is excellent, our ricotta board was delicious, and my seared lasagna was so flavorful! I didn't give it 5 stars because my husband had the chicken milanese, and the chicken was very dry, and it didn't have enough of the sauce drizzled over it. Other than that it was good.
We sat outside on the patio and ot was beautiful! The service is excellent, our ricotta board was delicious, and my seared lasagna was so flavorful! I didn't give it 5 stars because my husband had the chicken milanese, and the chicken was very dry, and it didn't have enough of the sauce drizzled over it. Other than that it was good.
I like this Branca location best. It's a nice atmosphere but also not too elite fancy. For me I enjoyed the variety of appetizers better than my entree but it was all pretty good too. The pasta had a different texture from what I'm used to but I think it was the sauce. Also our server was very nice and attentive.
First time here. Had lunch, a prosciutto pizza. Very good. Fancy place, a bit pricey. Service, food and drinks all good. Not busy, so hard to tell when under the gun.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Delicious food, ambience and service at the bar was spot on as usual!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Salmon, Octopus Appetizer, Octopus, Risotto, Caesar Salad, Brick Oven Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza
Pretty average restaurant. Not at all comparable with the excellent Branca Midtown. The charcuterie plate was mid, I think the pre-made platter at Wegmans is better. Chicken entree was decent, the polenta it came with was pretty good.
Stopped in for appetizers n cocktails, the calamari, butternut burrata, and the roasted garlic with homemade ricotta were all super tasty, the white bean dip on the pizza crust - not so much. The specialty cocktails we had were very good too! And our server, Julia, was very friendly! A great experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great food in a great atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Salmon
So let me start with the staff was wonderful but expect our server I think her name was Nathalie? But who knows since she never introduce herself with us since she was too busy in a room that wasn’t full? It took her 10 mins to come to our table had an attitude when serving us, just cuz we are Asian? Since I overheard her from another table very energetic but coming to our table she was very rude and didn’t even want to hear us. As she asked how was everything my friend was answering and she just walked away. I think you should first hear what your customer is saying before walking away that is just awfully rude in the first place. Also I think she was miserable being there but after I saw her smile at all her other tables, I think she was just targeting us since she never gave us a smile while we ate there. We are all very generous tippers while we eat out but after all I still tipped a little. I do like this restaurant but next time I’ll won’t like her being our server. ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
Overall a good vibe. The food is tasty but could benefit from some more seasoning ... bit of salt greatly improved things. Portions are large. If you aren't starving, one appetizer and one entré will make a filling dinner for two. The pizza easily feeds two with an app. Cioppano aka fish soup aka zappa di pesce...had plentiful fish but undercooked potatoes ?♂️It seemed the staff were overrun with tables. No fault of theirs - they were immediately responsive - but it seemed like they were all running at 110% to cover tables.Drinks were tasty and had a good variety of inspired options. While it isn't a must-go for me, you won't go wrong if you come by for dinner.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Really ridiculous experience… got here at 5:15 pm on a Tuesday… place is closed. No sign or anything. How stupid, will not return because idk if they’ll be open smh.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
7/30/23: In Bushnell's Basin. It was only ok. The brick oven pizza ? was too charcoal tasting. The bottom of the pizza had lots of charcoal black sections. I read online that burned ? bits are carcinogenic. I could not eat more than 2 slices, but my friends liked the charcoal taste. The charcoal taste overwhelmed my taste buds. The garlic bread ? with honey ? was incredible tasting! The meatball tasted great. There was a worker in the kitchen sporting a long bushy beard with NO beard mask! Some of the female waitresses wore dresses ? & shorts that I thought were unprofessional, too tight, & too high up on their legs . Of note, Wegmans Holt Rd. uses a brick oven to bake their pizza ? ?, but they do not burn their pizza.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
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Wow is all I can say. Great team work, Usually eat at the bar but it was slammed. Got a table. Immediate service even though they were hosting a wedding party I never waited for anything. Professional casual. The mixologist never slowed down took care of everyone. Also when you see the owner hauling out the waste bins you know this is a team effort. The only issue food was great big portion and had to leave some behind. A true gem in Rochester/Pittsford.
Food is always consistent. Ambience is so/so at the basin location, but more comfortable than the midtown location that is more upscale
Great atmosphere, great cocktails. Great food, will definitely be back. The cheese bread (I think) looked wonderful, we didn't order, but wished we had
We sat outside on the patio and ot was beautiful! The service is excellent, our ricotta board was delicious, and my seared lasagna was so flavorful! I didn't give it 5 stars because my husband had the chicken milanese, and the chicken was very dry, and it didn't have enough of the sauce drizzled over it. Other than that it was good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seared Lasagna, Chicken Milanese
We sat outside on the patio and ot was beautiful! The service is excellent, our ricotta board was delicious, and my seared lasagna was so flavorful! I didn't give it 5 stars because my husband had the chicken milanese, and the chicken was very dry, and it didn't have enough of the sauce drizzled over it. Other than that it was good.