Branca Midtown

“My wife and I met friends here for dinner. Not our 1st time, not our last either! I highly recommend trying the grilled Octopus 🐙 I had the Ribeye, my wife always orders the pizza! Great evening, super nice staff all around.”

“Broccolini, ricotta (ask for honey and more bread), calamari, and Chicken Milanese was delicious. Would definitely get again and will be back for these. Meatballs were super salty and we were already 2 drinks in. Pizza and dessert was just ok and probably wouldn’t reorder.”

“Great spot downtown! Upscale vibe. Solid menu. Service was spot on. Went there to catch up with old friends. They didn't rush us. Food was very good. Size of the meatballs in the app were smaller than expected, other than that no complaints. It was my friend's birthday and before we left, they came out with an after dinner drink for each of us on the house!”

“I love that this location of Branca is in a central spot right across the street from Parcel 5, a public event space in Rochester. I like the modern and upscale casual feel of the restaurant and appreciated how spacious it was. We ordered a few appetizers and main dishes, all of which were delicious. As someone who has sensory issues with certain textures, I was pleased overall, though the octopus was slightly chewy rather than tender, and a smaller than expected portion. Though, all other appetizers and meals were very delicious. Regarding service, the restaurant is quite busy for both bar and dine in service on Friday's and weekends. The service can be a little slow during those evenings, but the staff is kind and attentive to needs and concerns! Overall, I would recommend for date nights and group dinners!”

“Nice restaurant in good location in downtown Rochester. Food quality was mid-range type. Service was spotty, lot of wait time in between. A bit overpriced for what it offers.”