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AdrienneDahler — 2024-07-25T14:54:22Z

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- \|\|<class="tablehead">'''Hours''' (as of December 2015)\|\| - \|\| Monday, Wednesday: 5:00PM to 9:00PM\|\| - \|\| Tuesday, Thursday-Saturday: 5:00PM to 10:00PM\|\|	+ \|\|<class="tablehead">'''Hours''' (as of July 2024)\|\| + \|\| Tuesday, Thursday - Saturday: 5:00PM to 9:00PM\|\|
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- '''Lento''' is a casual ["upscale restaurants" fine dining] ["Restaurants" restaurant] in the ["Neighborhood of the Arts"] that focuses on farm to table, local, seasonal and sustainable food. The menu changes daily based on what is in season and can be had from area farms (entrees $12-$30).	+ '''Lento''' is a casual ["upscale restaurants" fine dining] ["Restaurants" restaurant] in the ["Neighborhood of the Arts"] that focuses on farm to table, local, seasonal and sustainable food. The menu changes daily based on what is in season and can be had from area farms. With the vast wealth of farms around Rochester and the Finger Lakes region, Executive Chef and Owner Arthur Rogers has developed relationships with farmers who share his vision.
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- With the vast wealth of farms around Rochester and the Finger Lakes region, Executive Chef and Owner Arthur Rogers has developed relationships with farmers who share his vision. - - Parking is available after 5pm across the street at the ["Rochester Works"] building, additional parking is available in the various ["Village Gate"] lots.	+ Parking is available after 5pm across the street at the ["Rochester Works"] building, additional parking is available in the various ["Village Gate"] lots.

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SaraNeale — 2020-10-01T18:33:03Z

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	+ ------ + ''2020-10-01 14:33:03'' [[nbsp]] We went last night and had excellent cocktails, poutine, vegan eggplant, scallops, shrimp cocktail. Would go again! --["Users/SaraNeale"]

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AdrienneDahler — 2015-12-28T17:48:15Z

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bayton — 2015-03-15T12:57:05Z

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	+ ------ + ''2015-03-15 08:57:05'' [[nbsp]] Once was enough. We both found the food (duck and Clam Fra'Diavlo) to be rather bland, possibly overcooked + --["Users/bayton"]

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nightlifecher — 2015-02-28T16:35:35Z

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	+ ------ + ''2015-02-28 11:35:35'' [[nbsp]] ;Went for dinner last night , excited for; sparkling wine, poutine and oysters. Arrived at 9 and sat at the oyster bar where there were 2 couples finishing up their service. I ordered their specialty sparkling drink and asked for menus. Waited. My partner came in and ordered a drink, we waited. Waited. The bartender that took our order left to talk to a table about wine, there still appeared to be 2 other's behind the bar. A different bartender brought drinks 20 minutes later, one being incorrect, she made comment of being confused as to why other staff asked her to make 2nd drink and quickly responded by making correct drink right away. We sat another 20 minutes without further response or inquiry as to orders. I was aware they closed their kitchen at 10 and not wanting to have orders so close to closing time with little interest or response from staff in taking our orders time was approaching for the kitchen staff. At 9:40 we finished our drink , left money and left. I posted a review and comment on facebook, which was deleted. We wound up at AVVINO where Janine and her staff took fabulous care of us for appetizers and steaks for the night. I love Lento's poutine and raw oyster bar unfortunately, since Luke has left, service has not been as kind. To say that last night was disappointment does not cover it. --["Users/nightlifecher"]

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MitchellMcLaughlin — 2014-11-21T20:55:58Z

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	+ ------ + ''2014-11-21 15:55:58'' [[nbsp]] @ DottieHoffman- We are so very sorry that your experience was far from acceptable. Please know hat the problem was addressed. We hope that you will give us another try in the future. Please feel free to contact me if there is anything that we can do for you. Mitchell McLaughlin-General Manager --["Users/MitchellMcLaughlin"]

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DottieHoffmann — 2014-10-25T01:33:45Z

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- ''2014-10-24 21:31:20'' [[nbsp]] Just like the review above, we sat, and waited, and sat, and waited. We had a bad experience here about a year ago, it took us that long to give them another try, and they blew it again. We walked out, and went to Edibles for a great dinner. We will never set foot in this restaurant again. --["Users/DottieHoffmann"]	+ ''2014-10-24 21:31:20'' [[nbsp]] Just like the review above, we sat, and waited, and sat, and waited. We had a bad experience here a couple years ago, it took us that long to give them another try, and they blew it again. We walked out, and went to ["Edible's"] for a great dinner. We will never set foot in this restaurant again. --["Users/DottieHoffmann"]

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DottieHoffmann — 2014-10-25T01:31:20Z

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	+ ------ + ''2014-10-24 21:31:20'' [[nbsp]] Just like the review above, we sat, and waited, and sat, and waited. We had a bad experience here about a year ago, it took us that long to give them another try, and they blew it again. We walked out, and went to Edibles for a great dinner. We will never set foot in this restaurant again. --["Users/DottieHoffmann"]

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dmarie — 2014-09-06T12:28:05Z

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	+ ------ + ''2014-09-06 08:28:05'' [[nbsp]] Went to try Lento for the first time on Thursday. Walked in....and waited. And waited. No host/hostess in sight. Made eye contact with the bartender, who didn't appear to be that busy. 2 servers walked by us without saying a word. After waiting 5 minutes, we turned around a left. I was really excited to try Lento and ended up extremely disappointed with the poor customer service. I would be hard pressed to go back. --["Users/dmarie"]

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ErikReinert — 2014-03-29T15:38:42Z

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- ''2014-03-29 11:32:20'' [[nbsp]] Wanted to add a more timely review to this page. My wife and I have been going to Lento a few times a year since it opened. As a disclaimer: We now know the owner, he's a neighbor, and I know he'll read this, so I'll try not to suck up! My wife and I have had many wonderful meals here over the years, but last night's meal was our best ever. I had the crispy duck breast, she had the New York strip. Both were perfectly cooked, the sides were amazing, and the sauces were very complimentary. We started with the winter salad, which was made with the most tender Tuscan kale we've ever had. Dessert was mind-blowing. We had the lemon panna cotta, which was prepared with a poached pear, whipped-cream, black currants, and fig compote. Holy shit. So good, I'll have dreams about it. Apparently their pastry chef, who was on sabbatical, has returned. We also remarked at dinner how lucky they are to have this great space. The restaurant is spacious, and the tables are far enough apart that you can have an intimate meal with your date. The ever-changing menu still has a strong emphasis on locally grown and raised vegetables and meats, is therefore, consequently, still seasonal. The service was also very attentive. I'm trying hard not to sound like a sycophant, it's just a great restaurant, and I always encourage friends to go. --["Users/ErikReinert"]	+ ''2014-03-29 11:32:20'' [[nbsp]] Wanted to add a more timely review to this page. My wife and I have been going to Lento a few times a year since it opened. As a disclaimer: We now know the owner, he's a neighbor, and I know he'll read this, so I'll try not to suck up! My wife and I have had many wonderful meals here over the years, but last night's meal was our best ever. I had the crispy duck breast, she had the New York strip. Both were perfectly cooked, the sides were amazing, and the sauces were very complimentary. We started with the winter salad, which was made with the most tender Tuscan kale we've ever had. Dessert was mind-blowing. We had the lemon panna cotta, which was prepared with a poached pear, whipped-cream, black currants, and fig compote. Holy shit. So good, I'll have dreams about it. Apparently their pastry chef, who was on sabbatical, has returned. We also remarked at dinner how lucky they are to have this great space. The restaurant is spacious, and the tables are far enough apart that you can have an intimate meal with your date. The ever-changing menu still has a strong emphasis on locally grown and raised vegetables and meats, and is therefore, consequently, still seasonal. The service was also very attentive. I'm trying hard not to sound like a sycophant, it's just a great restaurant, and I always encourage friends to go. --["Users/ErikReinert"]

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ErikReinert — 2014-03-29T15:37:31Z

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- ''2014-03-29 11:32:20'' [[nbsp]] Wanted to add a more timely review to this page. My wife and I have been going to Lento a few times a year since it opened. As a disclaimer: We now know the owner, he's a neighbor, and I know he'll read this, so I'll try not to suck up! My wife and I have had many wonderful meals here over the years, but last night's meal was our best ever. I had the crispy duck breast, she had the New York strip. Both were perfectly cooked, the sides were amazing, and the sauces were very complimentary. We started with the winter salad, which was made with the most tender Tuscan kale we've ever had. Dessert was mind-blowing. We had the lemon panna cotta, which was prepared with whipped-cream, black currants, and fig compote. Holy shit. So good, I'll have dreams about it. Apparently their pastry chef, who was on sabbatical, has returned. We also remarked at dinner how lucky they are to have this great space. The restaurant is spacious, and the tables are far enough apart that you can have an intimate meal with your date. The ever-changing menu still has a strong emphasis on locally grown and raised vegetables and meats, is therefore, consequently, still seasonal. The service was also very attentive. I'm trying hard not to sound like a sycophant, it's just a great restaurant, and I always encourage friends to go. --["Users/ErikReinert"]	+ ''2014-03-29 11:32:20'' [[nbsp]] Wanted to add a more timely review to this page. My wife and I have been going to Lento a few times a year since it opened. As a disclaimer: We now know the owner, he's a neighbor, and I know he'll read this, so I'll try not to suck up! My wife and I have had many wonderful meals here over the years, but last night's meal was our best ever. I had the crispy duck breast, she had the New York strip. Both were perfectly cooked, the sides were amazing, and the sauces were very complimentary. We started with the winter salad, which was made with the most tender Tuscan kale we've ever had. Dessert was mind-blowing. We had the lemon panna cotta, which was prepared with a poached pear, whipped-cream, black currants, and fig compote. Holy shit. So good, I'll have dreams about it. Apparently their pastry chef, who was on sabbatical, has returned. We also remarked at dinner how lucky they are to have this great space. The restaurant is spacious, and the tables are far enough apart that you can have an intimate meal with your date. The ever-changing menu still has a strong emphasis on locally grown and raised vegetables and meats, is therefore, consequently, still seasonal. The service was also very attentive. I'm trying hard not to sound like a sycophant, it's just a great restaurant, and I always encourage friends to go. --["Users/ErikReinert"]

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ErikReinert — 2014-03-29T15:36:50Z

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- ''2014-03-29 11:32:20'' [[nbsp]] Wanted to add a more timely review to this page. My wife and I have been going to Lento a few times a year since it opened. As a disclaimer: We now know the owner, he's a neighbor, and I know he'll read this, so I'll try not to suck up! My wife and I have had many wonderful meals here over the years, but last night's meal was our best ever. I had the crispy duck breast, she had the New York strip. Both were perfectly cooked, the sides were amazing, and the sauces were very enjoyable. We started with the winter salad which was made with the most tender Tuscan kale we've ever had. Dessert was mind-blowing. We had the lemon panna cotta, which was prepared with whipped-cream, black currants, and fig compote. Holy shit. So good, I'll have dreams about it. Apparently their pastry chef, who was on sabbatical, has returned. We also remarked at dinner how lucky they are to have this great space. The restaurant is spacious, and the tables are far enough apart that you can have an intimate meal with your date. The ever-changing menu still has a strong emphasis on locally grown and raised vegetables and meats, is therefore, consequently, still seasonal. The service was also very attentive. I'm trying hard not to sound like a sycophant, it's just a great restaurant, and I always encourage friends to go. --["Users/ErikReinert"]	+ ''2014-03-29 11:32:20'' [[nbsp]] Wanted to add a more timely review to this page. My wife and I have been going to Lento a few times a year since it opened. As a disclaimer: We now know the owner, he's a neighbor, and I know he'll read this, so I'll try not to suck up! My wife and I have had many wonderful meals here over the years, but last night's meal was our best ever. I had the crispy duck breast, she had the New York strip. Both were perfectly cooked, the sides were amazing, and the sauces were very complimentary. We started with the winter salad, which was made with the most tender Tuscan kale we've ever had. Dessert was mind-blowing. We had the lemon panna cotta, which was prepared with whipped-cream, black currants, and fig compote. Holy shit. So good, I'll have dreams about it. Apparently their pastry chef, who was on sabbatical, has returned. We also remarked at dinner how lucky they are to have this great space. The restaurant is spacious, and the tables are far enough apart that you can have an intimate meal with your date. The ever-changing menu still has a strong emphasis on locally grown and raised vegetables and meats, is therefore, consequently, still seasonal. The service was also very attentive. I'm trying hard not to sound like a sycophant, it's just a great restaurant, and I always encourage friends to go. --["Users/ErikReinert"]

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ErikReinert — 2014-03-29T15:35:57Z

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- ''2014-03-29 11:32:20'' [[nbsp]] Wanted to add a more timely review to this page. My wife and I have been going to Lento a few times a year since it opened. As a disclaimer: We now know the owner, he's a neighbor, and I know he'll read this, so I'll try not to suck up! My wife and I have had many wonderful meals here over the years, but last night's meal was our best ever. I had the crispy duck breast, she had the New York strip. Both were perfectly cooked, the sides were amazing, and the sauces were very enjoyable. We started with the winter salad which was made with the most tender Tuscan kale we've ever had. Dessert was mind-blowing. We had the lemon panna cotta, which was prepared with whipped-cream, black currants, and fig compote. Holy shit. So good, I'll have dreams about it. Apparently their pastry chef, who was on sabbatical, has returned. We also remarked at dinner how lucky they are to have this great space. The restaurant is spacious, and the tables are far enough apart that you can have an intimate meal with your date. The service was also very attentive. I'm trying hard not to sound like a sycophant, it's just a great restaurant, and I always encourage friends to go. --["Users/ErikReinert"]	+ ''2014-03-29 11:32:20'' [[nbsp]] Wanted to add a more timely review to this page. My wife and I have been going to Lento a few times a year since it opened. As a disclaimer: We now know the owner, he's a neighbor, and I know he'll read this, so I'll try not to suck up! My wife and I have had many wonderful meals here over the years, but last night's meal was our best ever. I had the crispy duck breast, she had the New York strip. Both were perfectly cooked, the sides were amazing, and the sauces were very enjoyable. We started with the winter salad which was made with the most tender Tuscan kale we've ever had. Dessert was mind-blowing. We had the lemon panna cotta, which was prepared with whipped-cream, black currants, and fig compote. Holy shit. So good, I'll have dreams about it. Apparently their pastry chef, who was on sabbatical, has returned. We also remarked at dinner how lucky they are to have this great space. The restaurant is spacious, and the tables are far enough apart that you can have an intimate meal with your date. The ever-changing menu still has a strong emphasis on locally grown and raised vegetables and meats, is therefore, consequently, still seasonal. The service was also very attentive. I'm trying hard not to sound like a sycophant, it's just a great restaurant, and I always encourage friends to go. --["Users/ErikReinert"]

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ErikReinert — 2014-03-29T15:34:16Z

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- ''2014-03-29 11:32:20'' [[nbsp]] Wanted to add a more timely review to this page. My wife and I have been going to Lento a few times a year since it opened. As a disclaimer: We now know the owner, he's a neighbor, and I know he'll read this, so I'll try not to suck up! My wife and I have had many wonderful meals here over the years, but last night's meal was our best ever. I had the crispy duck breast, she had the New York strip. Both were perfectly cooked, the sides were amazing, and the sauces were very enjoyable. We started with the winter salad which was made with the most tender Tuscan kale we've ever had. Dessert was mind-blowing. We had the lemon panna cotta, which was prepared with whipped-cream, black currants, and fig compote. Holy shit. So good, I'll have dreams about it. Apparently their pastry chef, who was on sabbatical, has returned. We also remarked at dinner how lucky they are to have this great space. The restaurant is spacious, and the tables are far enough apart that you can have an intimate meal with your date. The service was also very attentive. I'm trying hard not to sound like a sycophant, it's just a great restaurant, and always encourage friends to go. --["Users/ErikReinert"]	+ ''2014-03-29 11:32:20'' [[nbsp]] Wanted to add a more timely review to this page. My wife and I have been going to Lento a few times a year since it opened. As a disclaimer: We now know the owner, he's a neighbor, and I know he'll read this, so I'll try not to suck up! My wife and I have had many wonderful meals here over the years, but last night's meal was our best ever. I had the crispy duck breast, she had the New York strip. Both were perfectly cooked, the sides were amazing, and the sauces were very enjoyable. We started with the winter salad which was made with the most tender Tuscan kale we've ever had. Dessert was mind-blowing. We had the lemon panna cotta, which was prepared with whipped-cream, black currants, and fig compote. Holy shit. So good, I'll have dreams about it. Apparently their pastry chef, who was on sabbatical, has returned. We also remarked at dinner how lucky they are to have this great space. The restaurant is spacious, and the tables are far enough apart that you can have an intimate meal with your date. The service was also very attentive. I'm trying hard not to sound like a sycophant, it's just a great restaurant, and I always encourage friends to go. --["Users/ErikReinert"]

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ErikReinert — 2014-03-29T15:33:26Z

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- ''2014-03-29 11:32:20'' [[nbsp]] Wanted to add a more timely review to this page. My wife and I have been going to Lento a few times a year since it opened. As a disclaimer: We now know the owner, he's a neighbor, and I know he'll read this, so I'll try not to suck up! My wife and I have had many wonderful meals here over the years, but last night's meal was our best ever. I had the crispy duck breast, she had the New York strip. Both were perfectly cooked, the sides were amazing, and the sauces were very enjoyable. We started with the winter salad which was made with the most tender Tuscan kale we've ever had. Desert was mind-blowing. We had the lemon panna cotta, which was prepared with whipped-cream, black currants, and fig compote. Holy shit. So good, I'll have dreams about it. Apparently their pastry chef, who was on sabbatical, has returned. We also remarked at dinner how lucky they are to have this great space. The restaurant is spacious, and the tables are far enough apart that you can have an intimate meal with your date. The service was also very attentive. I'm trying hard not to sound like a sycophant, it's just a great restaurant, and always encourage friends to go. --["Users/ErikReinert"]	+ ''2014-03-29 11:32:20'' [[nbsp]] Wanted to add a more timely review to this page. My wife and I have been going to Lento a few times a year since it opened. As a disclaimer: We now know the owner, he's a neighbor, and I know he'll read this, so I'll try not to suck up! My wife and I have had many wonderful meals here over the years, but last night's meal was our best ever. I had the crispy duck breast, she had the New York strip. Both were perfectly cooked, the sides were amazing, and the sauces were very enjoyable. We started with the winter salad which was made with the most tender Tuscan kale we've ever had. Dessert was mind-blowing. We had the lemon panna cotta, which was prepared with whipped-cream, black currants, and fig compote. Holy shit. So good, I'll have dreams about it. Apparently their pastry chef, who was on sabbatical, has returned. We also remarked at dinner how lucky they are to have this great space. The restaurant is spacious, and the tables are far enough apart that you can have an intimate meal with your date. The service was also very attentive. I'm trying hard not to sound like a sycophant, it's just a great restaurant, and always encourage friends to go. --["Users/ErikReinert"]

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ErikReinert — 2014-03-29T15:32:20Z

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jbeez — 2013-04-22T20:54:45Z

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	+ ------ + ''2013-04-22 16:54:45'' [[nbsp]] Probably has been almost a year since my last visit, but was so excited to return to Lento for dinner a week ago. Used to go monthly, but since having kid #2, adult dinners out have become scarce, so I was thrilled to pay a visit unexpectedly thanks to my in-laws. We got reservations for 7pm and were seated shortly after arrival. + First up was the foccacia bread. Except..it wasn't like it used to be. It was hard, cold, and dry. Hmm. Must be a bad batch I figured? Either way, after one piece each, it sat untouched. Then I realized that the menu was different. Wasn't really seasonal. We were told there were no specials. Also a whole new section for burgers and hot dogs? I asked our waitress and she said the new menu came out last summer, and was so popular with 'people wanting a quick bite, or with kids' that they kept it. Hmmm again...not why I go to Lento..but okay. We started with the poutine which was good. + I ordered a salad, and my husband got the cavatelli. Salad was ok. The cavatelli was $21, and for being meatless, was definitely underwhelming. I got the carrot cake ice cream for dessert, and after we finished our drinks, we headed out. + Used to be my favorite place to eat, but seeing how they've changed (trying to be like other restaurants in Village Gate?) it will be a long time until I go back. :( --["Users/jbeez"]

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Damiankumor — 2013-04-16T18:27:44Z

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LynnMilla — 2013-04-15T19:35:58Z

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Damiankumor — 2012-11-12T01:27:40Z

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TimCotter — 2012-11-12T00:49:24Z

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Damiankumor — 2012-10-28T04:37:43Z

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	+ ------ + ''2012-10-28 00:37:43'' [[nbsp]] I had a birthday dinner here on a Saturday night, the food was a big disappointment for me after seeing such good reviews. I can't say it was cooked wrong, but the recipe was just bad or poorly executed. The cocktail from their menu of cocktails I had was either done incorrectly or the recipe was bad too. It wasn't undrinkable, but it wasn't great either. I could of made a better cocktail and dinner at home, considering the premium prices they demanded for everything I ordered I kind of expected something to be impressive. The best item I had was the beer, and that I could buy at the grocery. --["Users/Damiankumor"]

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Damiankumor — 2012-10-28T04:29:55Z

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- [http://rocwiki.org/Wiki_Settings/Images?sendfile=true&file=talkicon.png] '''See ["Lento/Comments" Archive Page] for comments prior to 2010.''' - ------ - ''2010-01-10 11:23:59'' [[nbsp]] One of the best in town. If you want steak then Max's Chop, if you want fine dining then Max's East or Tournedos. If you want organic, locally sourced food that is fresh and healthy then Lento. It is the best of its type and one of the best in town without doubt. --["Users/sieats"] - ------ - ''2010-02-15 11:56:14'' [[nbsp]] Had dinner there with my wife last night for Valentine's Day. It was our first time there and we were both very impressed. We had the warm goat cheese and leek tart for an appetizer and loved it. When the runner tried to deliver a second one by mistake we almost didn't tell him b/c it was so good. We ordered a bottle of the Enrique Foster IQUE Malbec which was listed as a staff favorite and I now know why. It is a wine I will be adding to my home collection shortly. The Entree's (Filet + Halibut) were equally delicious. The sides to me would be able to stand alone themselves as they were full of flavor while still complementing the proteins they were paired with. Our server was very attentive without being intrusive. Lento will definitely get added to our list of options when looking to dine out. --["Users/coopdel4"] - ------ - ''2010-02-18 13:05:51'' [[nbsp]] Insanely attentive service with a twist of personality. Vegetarian options are pretty impressive (and this from a lifetime carnivore). Would recommend for a romantic date or small group gathering. Menu is quite eclectic, so be sure to look at their website before going (in case you have your heart set on a particular dish). --["Users/BryanHarrison"] - ------ - ''2010-03-02 11:25:51'' [[nbsp]] ["Joe Bean"] Coffee Roasters is proud to partner with Lento's as a Fair Trade and organic coffee provider! Try our Guatemalan Chajul coffee while your there! --["Users/BenjaminWoelk"] - ------ - ''2010-03-17 11:58:13'' [[nbsp]] My wife and I went here and were very impressed. She ordered the perogies, which were a bit sweet for my taste but she loved them. I had the monkfish, which was absolutely fantastic. The mussels it came with almost stole the show; the only other time I have had mussels that tender was in an oceanside seafood restaurant in Seattle. They have some interesting house cocktails which are worth sampling (and reasonably priced as far as it goes; I had one for $6, which is dirt cheap these days for specialty cocktails!). The best part, though, was that since we came on a Tuesday, it was $1 oysters. Oh my god, awesome. We are planning on going back on a future Tuesday and just sitting at the seafood bar and ordering cocktails and oysters.	+ [http://rocwiki.org/Wiki_Settings/Images?sendfile=true&file=talkicon.png] '''See ["Lento/Comments" Archive Page] for comments prior to 2011.'''
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- Two minor quibbles: Our first round of drinks took an inordinately long amount of time. The waiter profusely apologized and seemed genuinely embarrassed, so hopefully it was an isolated incident (subsequent drinks were delivered in a reasonable time frame). In retrospect, they probably should have given us some kind of comp to make up for it, but the meal was so good we didn't even think to be annoyed about the lack of a comp. The only other issue -- and this seems easily fixable, in case the owners are reading this! -- is that I didn't get a steak knife with my monkfish. Not TOO hard to cut through it with a butterknife, but still, I should have gotten a steak knife. - - And seriously, those are the ONLY complaints. It was fantastic, and we'll definitely be going back! --["Users/JaySweet"] - ------ - ''2010-03-17 12:58:19'' [[nbsp]] It's difficult to heap enough praise on this place, except to say that it's the best restaurant in Rochester, in my opinion. The chefs take care to prepare each dish properly every time. There are many restaurants in many towns that attempt to do what Lento does, or attempt to present an upscale experience from a different angle, but it is uncommon for any restaurant to pay as much consistent attention to detail as Lento does in the execution of their dishes. - - I had recently read an article on cassoulet, which I had never heart of before, in Cook's Illustrated. The article went into rich detail about the ingredients, flavors, and textures that should be present in this centuries-old French cuisine, along with the intense sense of nearly-religious reverence the French have for preparing it properly. I have no idea if Lento's version of cassoulet holds up to the standards of the French, but I do know that it tasted exactly how I thought it was supposed to based on the article I had read, and included all of the ingredients that are required in an authentic example. - - One more thing to add: if you are a lover of game meat, you are in for a treat here. Duck, lamb, and rabbit are frequent visitors to the menu. --["Users/ErikReinert"] - ------ - ''2010-03-27 20:37:24'' [[nbsp]] Went on a recent Friday with another couple and had a great dining experience. We all shared in some seafood apps (mussels,calamari, and shrimp) . Our entrees were all off the Vegan menu ( Sheperds Pie, Pierogies, Mac &Cheese ) and My wife had a soup and salad combo. All 4 diners were happy with their choices as well as the deserts. The service was excellent. --["Users/almorinelli"] - ------ - ''2010-04-06 19:28:30'' [[nbsp]] I've been here a couple of times, both on Tuesdays. The first time we went we started with the cheese platter, which was tasty but a little small. In addition to the cheese plate (which included bread), were also served the house bread with a nice olive oil. It was great, but we realized that all that bread was too much. The cheese plate would have been better for us as a light dessert rather than a starter. - - I ordered the pirogies on our first trip and they were too deeply fried and too sweet for me, more like amusement park funnel cake than pirogies. I think the dish could have used more acid, less sweetness, and been lighter overall. The cabbage served along with the pierogies was tasty, but it wasn't enough to save the dish for me. I appreciated the creativity, though, even if it didn't suit my palate. I could see some people enjoying the unexpected twist, but it wasn't for me. - - My husband and I both absolutely loved his entree of monkfish, mussels, and polenta, which we thought was beautifully balanced, luscious, and lovely to look at. Either of us would definitely order that again. It was a dish that shined, combining some unusual elements with striking effect. - - Our drinks were interesting and yummy both times, but in retrospect I think they could have been served slightly more chilled and with a bit more oomph. They tasted a little tame to me for some reason, a little too delicate. Lento does have a really smart selection of bottled beers at reasonable prices, so we usually try a couple cocktails and then switch to beer. We haven't tried the desserts yet, but we will in the future! - - Both visits we indulged in several platters of oysters and, wow... I couldn't even begin to say enough good things about those. During the second visit we sat at the oyster bar with our one-year-old son and the staff were remarkably friendly. One of the oyster guys even brought us his own son's toys for our little boy to play with, which helped greatly with keeping him entertained. The three of us showed up early in an attempt to avoid disturbing other diners with a toddler, but even so we didn't expect the staff to be so delightfully accommodating. It's a pretty upscale restaurant (my single shrimp from the oyster bar was presented beautifully), so their hospitality with our little boy was a pleasant surprise and much appreciated. - - Both times we visited the service was courteous and attentive, pacing was pleasant, food was creative and yummy, music was cool and atmospheric, so we'll definitely be back. Love that they use local farms and keep the menu fresh, along with having an ample selection of vegetarian/vegan options. I usually eat vegetarian and my husband doesn't, which can making dining challenging, and Lento really nails it with their thoughtful menu choices. This place is much needed in Rochester. --["Users/MariahBetz"] - ------ - ''2010-05-02 14:33:29'' [[nbsp]] This is my favorite spot in Rochester to go for an excellent meal. I have never been disappointed in the creative dishes they serve. I also really appreciate their commitment to local food sources. The service is polite and attentive, the pacing is relaxed and enjoyable, and the decor is cozy yet elegant. In several visits the only thing about this place that I HAVEN'T enjoyed were a couple cocktails that were very strong and very sour; I will be sticking with wine or beer in the future. Overall, I heartily recommend Lento to anyone, and I wouldn't think of going anywhere else in Rochester for a special occasion dinner. --["Users/SusanVanCott"] - ------ - ''2010-06-04 14:35:20'' [[nbsp]] This is what it's all about! No, seriously. THIS IS WHAT ITS ALL ABOUT! - - Lento is the best restaurant in Rochester. You'd be hard pressed to find another restaurant where they pay as much attention to variety, seasonal ingredients, inventive dishes, fantastic drinks, and excellent service. - - Every time I go here the menu is entirely different. Which I think is testament to the passion of the chefs and staff. Given that, the only thing that is a bummer is when you find a favorite dish and then it goes out of season. Also is why I can't comment on any particular dish, since by the time someone reads this, it'll be different. - - But I can say that I have traveled all over the world and Lento is in my top 3. It feels like it should belong NYC or San Francisco or Portland, but we're lucky to have it here in little Rochester. - - One of my favorite meals was when they did an entire 4-course heirloom tomato dinner, with wine pairings. And I don't even like tomatoes... - - Oh, and Stephen is truly talented at wine and food pairings. Ask for him! --["Users/pdx87"] - ------ - ''2010-06-21 21:35:22'' [[nbsp]] I soooooo wanted to love this place. After reading all the reviews, my own brother - who I feel knows a thing or two about food - really enjoys Lento. I suggested we go there for his birthday, as I know he and his wife really like it, and I was looking forward to going. Alas, my experience was underwhelming. - - My wife and I sat at the bar for about an hour, as we had a babysitter and wanted to have a couple drinks beforehand. I remembered the raw bar from their website, so while we sat there with our drinks, we each got a couple things. My wife had two shrimp - which were small, lacking in flavor, and overpriced ($2 each). The crab claws were good, and the oysters I had were excellent (both raw and roasted were very good). What was interested was, while sitting at the bar we mentioned we were going to get something from the raw bar. They quickly gave us a menu, but then took a loooong time to see if we wanted to order. I had to do the "eyeball" thing to get their attention. - - Oh, and their wine list is really lacking. Given their desire to elevate the restaurant scene in Rochester (per the owners' own admission during his interview on WXXI radio), they really really really need to bring in a wine consultant to improve their selection. I buy a lot of wine when I go out. Jordan Cabernet for $100 a bottle? No, sorry. That shouldn't be more than $75. - - I started with the Tartare of wild Alaskan salmon. This was very very good, and ample. Flavors were great, and the quality of the fish was top notch. My wife and sister-in-law each had the vegetable spring roll, and again, excellent. Brother had the softshell crab... ditto... it was great. The appetizers are definitely a strength. The dinners are not there yet. My wife had wild sockeye salmon. The fish, again, was very good. The pan seared cannellini bean stew was, um, very al dente. I had the cannelloni with the braised rabbit. The rabbit was done perfectly. The chard was too bitter for my taste (and I like chard) and the tomato sauce was really nothing special. It reminded me of plain ol' tomato sauce out of a can that wasn't seasoned. We skipped dessert as my wife had to be up at 4am for work the next morning, so can't judge them. - - SO, the food was, all in all, a mixed bag. It seems a little like this is still a "hobby restaurant" that hasn't quite matured - but they're getting there. I thought the real weakness was the waitstaff (at least, that night). Our waitress was remarkably inattentive. Maybe she thought the "slow food" thing also included the speed at which she took orders and brought food to the table? The bar staff were also really slow and confused about what wines they had or where they were located. Oh, and someone needs to learn how to cook shrimp... they're already dead - no need to kill them again! My wife and mom have no interest in going back. I probably will give it another shot on my own some night. I saw another review in here that mentioned Craft, Morimoto, et al. Yeah, I ate at Le Bernardin two weeks ago, followed by Veritas the next night, and LOVE Morimoto in Philadelphia. Unfortunately, Rochester's dining scene is not only not in the same league as those guys, it's not the same sport. --["Users/DavidGottfried"] - ------ - ''2010-06-25 10:34:11'' [[nbsp]] We started out with the salad with strawberries, feta, and snow peas, and it was delicious. Also had a slider burger which was downright amazing (guac on the side, pickled onions). The term slider doesn't really do it justice, as it was fairly decent in size (they even ask you how you want it done..and they cooked it exactly right). I had the lamb stew for an entrée which contained rice, peas, mushrooms, and artichokes. Something about the sauce didn't do it for me, and it certainly wasn't lack of flavor..I suppose it was a little too strong. No complaints from the wife about her steak. After reading other comments about service, it was indeed very good, and met expectations. --["Users/JohnBarry"] - ------ - ''2010-07-06 19:14:57'' [[nbsp]] Fourth visit to Lento last Saturday, and by far the worst service I have ever had there. Seated for twenty mintues before the waitress came to our table and at most there were 8 other tables there. Drinks and dinner were delicious, albeit the portions were small. Had to find another server for our check and left overall disappointed. Will not be rushing back anytime soon. --["Users/LaurenEdwards"] - ------ - ''2010-12-09 18:30:17'' [[nbsp]] Definitely recommend going on a Tuesday for their $1 oysters; very tasty and fresh. They had a good selection and the waiter seemed pretty knowledgeable about each. While our first platter came out somewhat quickly, our second order of oysters took a fair amount of time (a large party put in a big order right before us) so our waiter did not charge us the second glass of wine I ordered. Great service. We will be back for the oysters! --["Users/MarkRizz"]

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	+ ------ + ''2012-09-19 09:59:14'' [[nbsp]] I went for dinner last Saturday (9/15). It was a great experience from start to finish! The hostess was pleasant and our table was perfect! The cocktails were amazing and the food was as great as I remembered. Fruit crostata ended the meal perfectly! --["Users/Evanhammond"]

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	+ ------ + ''2012-06-28 21:47:33'' [[nbsp]] If you eat meat Lento is a great place to go. Locally sourced organic food is very important. HOWEVER if you are a vegetarian this is not really the best restaurant to go to. There are few options (especially if you dont eat fish). Thats fine but it should not be advertised as a vegetarian friendly restaurant. I went here for my birthday dinner and was very disappointed. --["Users/jcs3636"]

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	+ ------ + ''2012-06-14 09:25:20'' [[nbsp]] Big fan of Lento, and was really excited to go for lunch. Food did not disappoint, but was suprised at how quiet it was! Very small crowd. Hope word spreads about the new hours and they get the clientele they need to keep them. --["Users/jbeez"]

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- '''Lento''' is a ["upscale restaurants" fine dining] ["Restaurants" restaurant] in the ["Neighborhood of the Arts"] that focuses on local, seasonal and sustainable food. The menu changes daily based on what is in season and can be had from area farms (entrees $12-$30).	+ '''Lento''' is a casual ["upscale restaurants" fine dining] ["Restaurants" restaurant] in the ["Neighborhood of the Arts"] that focuses on farm to table, local, seasonal and sustainable food. The menu changes daily based on what is in season and can be had from area farms (entrees $12-$30).

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	+ ------ + ''2012-05-05 16:17:53'' [[nbsp]] A true Rochester gem. Local and interesting food. Always delicious and the drinks are amazing - made by a top notch bartender. You will NOT be disappointed going here. It's a fun atmosphere with friendly staff, great lighting and located in unique Village Gate. Great for date nights, dinner with friends or for happy hour! --["Users/lauralancaster"]

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- '''Lento''' is a ["upscale restaurants" fine dining] ["Restaurants" restaurant] with a focus on local, seasonal, sustainable, organic, and bio-dynamic food. The resume of the owner and Executive Chef, Arthur Rogers, is available on the website, as well as the menu for that night's dinner. The menu changes everyday, based on what the chef can get fresh (entrees are $12-$30). There is also a "featured farmer" link with an update about a local farm that supplies the restaurant.	+ '''Lento''' is a ["upscale restaurants" fine dining] ["Restaurants" restaurant] with a focus on local, seasonal and sustainable food. The menu changes daily based on what is in season and can be had from area farms (entrees $12-$30).
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- [http://rocwiki.org/Wiki_Settings/Images?sendfile=true&file=talkicon.png] '''See ["Lento/Comments" Archive Page] for comments prior to 2009.''' - ------ - ''2009-01-24 10:21:16'' [[nbsp]] Probably the best food I have had in Rochester. The place has an intimate feel even though it is not that small. The service was excellent, and the menu was very unique for Rochester. Please support this place! --["Users/JaredStrohl"] - ------ - ''2009-02-22 08:46:59'' [[nbsp]] We've been many (maybe a dozen) times. Our experiences at Lento have never been anything other than stellar. Certainly one of our if not our very favorite restaurant in Rochester. Fantastic local wine list, inventive, seasonal cuisine that consistently arrives at your table the way the chef intended. Our servers are always attentive and often go above and beyond the call (our last server was downright adorable and when she forgot my wife's cappuccino and brought it promptly to the table insisted on not charging for either of ours). Still not convinced of exceptional service? This is how the matrie 'd accommodated us one night when our reservation had been "lost" at another nearby restaurant: found us browsing Bop Shop records after we had finished our glass of wine at the bar, came and got us, apologized profusely that we had to wait 45 instead of 30 minutes and comped our wine. And the desert complaints? De gustibus non est disputandum. I find them exceptional and often dislike the syrupy-sweet concoctions found on most desert menus. When company visits and expects a good meal this is always the first place we take them to. --["Users/RochesterGuy"] - ------ - ''2009-04-08 07:31:11'' [[nbsp]] We have been to Lento several times and it is one of the best restaurants in Rochester. Went there last night for $1 oysters - great deal, and great oysters. We have never been less than satisfied with any of their food. Service is great as well. Desserts are to die for. Last night we had a cardoman creme brulee which was amazing - their ice creams are great as well. I would highly recommend Lento. --["Users/goldengirl217"] - ------ - ''2009-04-08 14:20:25'' [[nbsp]] Lento is the place to go for a nice meal when you'd like to converse with your dinner companion(s). I love the decor with exposed brick walls, wood beams and white table clothes. I've tried the prix fixe dinner, carnivore menu selections, and Thursday vegetarian menu and have enjoyed them all. The portion sizes are perfect...you'll want to clear your plate because it is so good - but won't feel too stuffed afterwords. --["Users/EllenKelsey"] - ------ - ''2009-04-09 23:01:14'' [[nbsp]] I finally tried Lento tonight with a group of friends after having drooled over the online menu for months. We went later than regular dinner hours so the setting was very calm but even so our table was set and we were promptly and comfortably seated (for 8). Not only were we promptly greeted, but we were greeted by the general manager himself who encouraged and clarified the Thursday night Vegetarian special for college students. I wasn't expecting such friendly treatment from an upscale restaurant (being a poor college student) and was even a little anxious to try Lento but I was very pleased with this greeting. The food was good, I had the sweet potato tamales that were offered on the vegetarian menu and a friend of mine had the gnocchi in spinach, radish and mascarpone sauce. Although the food was quite good, I do agree that it seemed to be trying too hard to be creative by throwing together a lot of (sometimes overpowering) ingredients, so I would hope to see some more clarified and supported flavors in the future. I very much enjoyed my experience and can't wait to go again. --["Users/JaredDavis"] - ------ - ''2009-04-15 21:06:20'' [[nbsp]] I've been waiting to try Lento and the $1 oysters gave us the perfect excuse. We were very pleased with the visit from start to finish- the decor is very upscale but not pretentious, the servers are attentive, knowledgeable and friendly, the food delicious and fresh. My two companions had oysters which they enjoyed and each also had a spring roll appetizer which was also very fresh and tasty. I had chicken served over beans and it was fantastic. We all shared the apple crisp dessert. It lived up to our expectations and then some. We will most certainly be back. Highly recommended. --["Users/ShawnaLusk"] - ------ - ''2009-05-31 00:09:44'' [[nbsp]] Love it!!! - My husband and I went this eve. for dinner. It was fantastic!! - Duck Pate was outstanding. - Does anyone know who their rabbit supplier (farmer) is by chance? Looking for rabbit to cook @ home. - I plan in taking my in- laws when they come to visit from Australia. - Great job, keep it up --["Users/GretaKat"] - ------ - ''2009-05-31 10:59:53'' [[nbsp]] Rabbit comes from Saturn Farms in Penfield. Their information is on the Lento website. - - Charlie R. --["Users/CharlieRogers"] - ------ - ''2009-06-09 10:55:31'' [[nbsp]] Went there this past Saturday (6/6/09) with a friend. Even though we arrived 15 minutes early for our reservation, we were seated immediately - even with the restaurant being moderately full. Service was attentive, but not pushy. The waitstaff kept a watchful eye on us as we dined, but did not interrupt us. Our waitress even waited to take our orders until there was an appropriate break in conversation. - - My friend has very specific dining requirements, and as such, she relayed them to our waitress. The waitress checked with the kitchen staff, and quickly came back with options for her. I was quite impressed. I decided to try the rabbit cannelloni, and was not disappointed. My friend's tamales were also fantastic. - - I would highly recommend Lento to anyone looking for a high-end dining experience, while still trying to be as good to the earth as possible. Hats off to everyone at Lento for this! --["Users/AdamLynch"] - ------ - ''2009-08-25 02:53:44'' [[nbsp]] I'm vegetarian while my girlfriend is not, and we both love it. Their veg options are creative and enticing rather than after-thoughts like at most other fine-dining establishments. The ambiance and service is classy. The indian-spiced carrot cake with cream cheese ice cream and pistachio butter is one of the best desserts I've ever eaten. --["Users/JustinKramer"] - ------ - ''2009-08-26 15:11:44'' [[nbsp]] Love this place. Great service, innovative menus and great drinks. I asked the waiter about our coctail and he sent the bartender over to tell me how to make it at home, so nice! I would go there for any special occasion. My huband's lamb stew was amazing and my vegan empenadas were to die for! --["Users/CrissiH"] - ------ - ''2009-11-09 21:03:25'' [[nbsp]] Lento is our favorite restaurant. When we lived in Rochester, we went whenever we had a special occasion to celebrate, and we never had a bad meal there. The wait staff is excellent and very knowledgeable, their menu is exciting and dynamic (it always changes, you can never get bored!) and the prices are amazingly reasonable for the quality of meal you receive. We recently got married in Rochester, and made the excellent choice of having Lento host our wedding reception. They did an incredible job, and it was the PERFECT place to have our reception. We have sinced moved away from Rochester, but we have made a pact to always get a meal at Lento whenever we are in town. - - If you are in the mood for an amazing, seasonal meal, go to Lento!!!! - - -jon and caty --["Users/JonHusson"] - ------ - ''2009-11-24 10:33:02'' [[nbsp]] My girlfriend and I dined here last week to celebrate our three-year anniversary--our first experience with Lento. It was a perfect venue for the occasion. The setting made for lovely conversation-- low lighting, plenty of space between tables, soft-playing live guitar. The service was wonderful--attentive and very cordial-- and so was the meal. The Wednesday night wine special (two dollar glasses) helped take some of the sting out of the check. We are already planing to go back. --["Users/JeffreyL"] - ------ - ''2009-12-27 11:39:52'' [[nbsp]] After enjoying Lento several times in the past we were frankly disappointed with the food last evening when we went to celebrate my wife's birthday. The Verdura Mista was fresh and light, allowing the taste of the vegetables to shine through. The yellowtail in the daily crudo was delicate but needed a touch of acid to bring out its full flavor. My lambchops were quite underdone, while the 1/4 inch thick polenta cake was pretty meager for the $30 price of the entree. My wife's entree was probably the most disappointing: the John Dory was nicely cooked and presented but the crab risotto underneath was strong and "fishy" and the garlic sauteed rappini on the side was so bitter it was inedible. My wines were the highlight of the evening. We enjoy the setting and the service, but will probably not rush back for a while after last night's experience. --["Users/JGerek"]	+ [http://rocwiki.org/Wiki_Settings/Images?sendfile=true&file=talkicon.png] '''See ["Lento/Comments" Archive Page] for comments prior to 2010.'''

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	+ ------ + ''2012-02-23 08:15:08'' [[nbsp]] My husband and I have been to Lento several times and have always received excellent service and wonderful food, however, last night was the first time I was disappointed with the service and a diner in our party received cold fish. Our server was inattentive, so much so that another server saw we had empty water glasses all around and plates stacked up on the table and came to our assistance. I like to give servers the benefit of the doubt, what they do is not easy, but our assigned server was stretched too thin perhaps (?). Luke, the "server savior," was excellent, professional and friendly. We will be back because our other experiences have been so great, hopefully we will be seated in Luke's section. --["Users/Quinoa"]

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- ''2011-11-05 13:03:10'' [[nbsp]] The food was ok. The service needs major help. It was pretty bad. I was hanging out at the bar on a Friday night. The restaurant was half empty. I asked to move to a table so we could eat. "Do you have a reservation? You have to speak with the front desk." Same response. "Reservation? Oh, you don't have one? Well you'll have to wait. Other people are ahead of you. Oh actually, you can have a seat at any table over there." Great. I'm happy to seat myself. Thanks. I'm sitting at the bar giving you money, and now I want to sit at a table and give you more money in your half empty establishment. Not sure what the snooty "reservation" attitude was for. The server couldn't explain the difference between any of the oysters. Did not check back to ask how anything was. Never asked if we wanted another drink. The service needs to be on par with the prices and food. Not really sure if I wanna go back for dinner anytime soon. --["Users/VinceC"]	+ ''2011-11-05 13:03:10'' [[nbsp]] The food was ok. The service was ok. I was hanging out at the bar on a Friday night. The restaurant was half empty. I asked to move to a table so we could eat. "Do you have a reservation? You have to speak with the front desk." Same response. "Reservation? Oh, you don't have one? Well you'll have to wait. Other people are ahead of you. Oh actually, you can have a seat at any table over there." I sat myself. Not sure why I was asked, then told to sit. The server couldn't explain the difference between any of the oysters. Did not check back to ask how anything was. Never asked if we wanted another drink. Service should match the prices. Not really sure if I wanna go back for dinner anytime soon. --["Users/VinceC"]

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	+ ------ + ''2011-11-05 13:03:10'' [[nbsp]] The food was ok. The service needs major help. It was pretty bad. I was hanging out at the bar on a Friday night. The restaurant was half empty. I asked to move to a table so we could eat. "Do you have a reservation? You have to speak with the front desk." Same response. "Reservation? Oh, you don't have one? Well you'll have to wait. Other people are ahead of you. Oh actually, you can have a seat at any table over there." Great. I'm happy to seat myself. Thanks. I'm sitting at the bar giving you money, and now I want to sit at a table and give you more money in your half empty establishment. Not sure what the snooty "reservation" attitude was for. The server couldn't explain the difference between any of the oysters. Did not check back to ask how anything was. Never asked if we wanted another drink. The service needs to be on par with the prices and food. Not really sure if I wanna go back for dinner anytime soon. --["Users/VinceC"]

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	+ ------ + ''2011-11-01 12:07:19'' [[nbsp]] SO disapointing! I thought this was going to the best place in Rochester only it seemed to be the worst. i should have sent my food back but didn't want to be that person. my gnocci was burnt and there was no sauce just dried pieces of gnocci. and the duck sausage was dried out and terrible. my husband got the steak and he said it was ok. not $35 dollars worth though! t's too bad, we never get out because we have small children and i couldn't even sleep last night i was so mad we wasted over $100 here! NEVER GOING BACK! --["Users/mabelphilips"]

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	+ ------ + ''2011-10-11 15:59:59'' [[nbsp]] I love Lento and didn't think it could get any better than the Duckfat French Fries. But then we tried the Poutine. Butternut squash fries, duck sage gravy, and cheese curds. Yes, that Poutine - the knock your socks off, comfort food on steroids Poutine. We actually ordered a second plate after we quickly finished the first. If you haven't tried it, you must. I hope they let it stick around for a while. --["Users/MerCDotes"]

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	+ ------ + ''2011-05-21 20:07:52'' [[nbsp]] Went for the first time last night...the blackfish is amazing as are the duck fat fries...the salmon tartare was terrible. The service and atmosphere were wonderful and we will be back. --["Users/sjgray8"]

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ChrisThompson — 2011-05-18T17:48:48Z

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	+ ------ + ''2011-05-18 13:48:48'' [[nbsp]] Best ****ing meal I've had in Rochester...but yeah, it would be great if they had more vegetarian choices. Not for me; for the hippies. :-) --["Users/ChrisThompson"]

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pdx87 — 2011-05-03T14:23:11Z

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	+ ------ + ''2011-05-03 10:23:11'' [[nbsp]] I'm disappointed, after giving an earlier review, that I will have to take some of those comments back. + + With the departure of the vegetarian chef, the options at Lento are few and far between. I once waxed poetic to my friends about how AMAZING the vegan/vegetarian options were, but now that is really not the case. The vegetarian options are still good, but will just one or two dishes keep me coming back? + + What happened to the extended veggie menu on Wednesdays? What happened to the creative and delicious options like the sesame crusted tofu or the fantastic empanadas? Now it's usually just pasta options. Local, sustainable and fresh are what the restaurant stands for, aren't vegetables the epitome of that idea rather than seafood flown in from far away? + + Don't be me wrong, I will still come back occasionally. I love the drinks, the service, and the atmosphere. But as far as the vegetarian dishes now, I will try not to get too excited. + --["Users/pdx87"]

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JosephBrians — 2011-04-24T13:29:30Z

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	+ ------ + ''2011-04-24 09:29:30'' [[nbsp]] I don't know where all the complaints about Lento's service and food. I had a great experience there! I went there about a month ago, and had the best service ever, even though it was packed...but that's what we get for going on a Friday night without a reservation. The hostess was very apologetic for making us wait for 30 minutes, but we were fine, because the cocktails were phenomenal while we waited. I was informed that the menu is very volatile, so I was glad I came on a day that they had swordfish. There was only one other time that a piece of fish melted in my mouth. It was so delicious, I devoured it within minutes. My gf is vegetarian, and the chef was gracious enough to vegetise (is that a word?) one of the salads for her. Her main entree was a risotto, and she said it was one of the best she's had, but i could tell by the way she scarfed it down like she'd never eaten before. I've only been to Lento a few times since it opened, but I need to frequent it more. I kind of wish there were more vegetarian/vegan meals so that the missus could enjoy more without having to ask to modify what's already on the menu, but regardless, the cooks definitely have a keen imagination, and I'll look forward to whatever the next menu will be! --["Users/JosephBrians"]

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	+ ------ + ''2011-04-17 15:43:39'' [[nbsp]] Had dinner at Lento last night - really, the best place in Rochester for seafood! We had the clam and tomato soup, salmon, and scallops - all the seafood was tender, not overcooked, and enhanced by the side dishes. Excellent! --["Users/CatheMac"]

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	+ ------ + ''2011-04-16 21:35:39'' [[nbsp]] The menu looked very promising, unfortunately the food itself was nowhere near as good. Very bland - an overall mediocre meal. The service was very slow. The cocktails were good. Food and drinks were extremely expensive. There are better restaurants in town. --["Users/MarcusKroll"]

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	+ ------ + ''2011-04-11 16:19:11'' [[nbsp]] We haven't been to Lento in about a year. While it's always been one of our favorite restaurants I was hesitant about returning because of some of the negative reviews. Happily, it still lived up to our expectations. Our appetizers and dinner were superb. The service was outstanding and I'm positive that we won't wait so long before returning. This is a great restaurant and I'm frankly surprised at some of the comments. --["Users/SueZee"]

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	+ ------ + ''2011-03-26 22:49:02'' [[nbsp]] The food and the service are not what they were when the restaurant first opened. The vegetarian selections used to be a separate section of the menu, and there were always several interesting selections. Tonight, there were only two options. Both were risotto dishes, essentially the same dish with a different sauce. We ordered one of each and found both to be bland. The only other option was a pasta dish that was sold out, and we noted that several other items on the menu were crossed out. We also ordered an appetizer (as the entrees are generally small), and although the cheese was good, the banquettes were stale. It was a disappointing experience, and it’s unlikely we’ll go back anytime soon. --["Users/TimYoungman"]

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PamKeebler — 2011-02-09T18:14:58Z

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	+ ------ + ''2011-02-09 13:14:58'' [[nbsp]] I love Lento for a million reasons which I won't bother listing since most of the reviews below cover them. The only thing negative I can say about the place is that I really miss the old style vegetarian menu that seems to have disappeared in the last year. It used to be its own section on the menu and was always huge and varied and exciting. Where did it go? --["Users/PamKeebler"]

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DottieHoffmann — 2011-02-06T22:14:05Z

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- ''2011-02-06 08:28:05'' [[nbsp]] Had an absolutely ruinous experience here last night and am really sad that we did not enjoy our trip, as the reviews have been so positive, overall. Our group of 7 people enjoyed our appetizers but the main courses were less pleasant. The steak was burnt, and my entree (sweet potato pancakes) was overwhelmingly redolent of pepper and inedible. After managing to eat one of the pancakes and splitting another with the rest of the group (to ensure its awfulness), I let the waitress know that the food was pretty awful. The took the dish but did not return with any options. I then went up to speak to the manager who seemed well aware of the situation but noted that since "more than half" the dish was eaten, he could do nothing. Being accused of trying to mooch was pretty embarrassing, especially when we paid our $300 tab and left a nice tip. I'm glad he had time to see how much was left on the plate - it's a very important job - even more important than making sure that the food tastes like food, not pepper. No one really enjoyed their main dish - burnt steak, tasteless brisket, etc. We really wanted to like the experience! For such pricey food, one expects that it will at least taste better than what one can make at home. We were all going to chalk it up to a bad night, but after the "you ate too much" experience, none of us will be back. --["Users/RocDoc"] - ------

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	+ ------ + ''2011-02-06 17:13:05'' [[nbsp]] Lento has been on our list of good restaurants for a while, but our last experience there was kind of a let down. Service was fine, appetizers were good, but both entrees were a little off. One had a leek/potato pancake that was overdone and hard on the bottom, and the other was duck breast which was too rare (and we like rare). The duck was actually better as leftovers after we cooked it just a little bit more. This restaurant seems to have started out great, but slipped a little in the past year or so. Hope they get things sorted out and get back to their original game. --["Users/DottieHoffmann"]

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	+ ------ + ''2011-02-06 17:04:39'' [[nbsp]] Had an absolutely ruinous experience here last night and am really sad that we did not enjoy our trip, as the reviews have been so positive, overall. Our group of 7 people enjoyed our appetizers but the main courses were less pleasant. The steak was burnt, and my entree (sweet potato pancakes) was overwhelmingly redolent of pepper and inedible. After managing to eat one of the pancakes and splitting another with the rest of the group (to ensure its awfulness), I let the waitress know that the food was pretty awful. The took the dish but did not return with any options. I then went up to speak to the manager who seemed well aware of the situation but noted that since "more than half" the dish was eaten, he could do nothing. Being accused of trying to mooch was pretty embarrassing, especially when we paid our $300 tab and left a nice tip. I'm glad he had time to see how much was left on the plate - it's a very important job - even more important than making sure that the food tastes like food, not pepper. No one really enjoyed their main dish - burnt steak, tasteless brisket, etc. We really wanted to like the experience! For such pricey food, one expects that it will at least taste better than what one can make at home. We were all going to chalk it up to a bad night, but after the "you ate too much" experience, none of us will be back. --["Users/RocDoc"]

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	+ ------ + ''2011-02-06 08:28:05'' [[nbsp]] Had an absolutely ruinous experience here last night and am really sad that we did not enjoy our trip, as the reviews have been so positive, overall. Our group of 7 people enjoyed our appetizers but the main courses were less pleasant. The steak was burnt, and my entree (sweet potato pancakes) was overwhelmingly redolent of pepper and inedible. After managing to eat one of the pancakes and splitting another with the rest of the group (to ensure its awfulness), I let the waitress know that the food was pretty awful. The took the dish but did not return with any options. I then went up to speak to the manager who seemed well aware of the situation but noted that since "more than half" the dish was eaten, he could do nothing. Being accused of trying to mooch was pretty embarrassing, especially when we paid our $300 tab and left a nice tip. I'm glad he had time to see how much was left on the plate - it's a very important job - even more important than making sure that the food tastes like food, not pepper. No one really enjoyed their main dish - burnt steak, tasteless brisket, etc. We really wanted to like the experience! For such pricey food, one expects that it will at least taste better than what one can make at home. We were all going to chalk it up to a bad night, but after the "you ate too much" experience, none of us will be back. --["Users/RocDoc"]

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	+ ------ + ''2010-12-09 18:30:17'' [[nbsp]] Definitely recommend going on a Tuesday for their $1 oysters; very tasty and fresh. They had a good selection and the waiter seemed pretty knowledgeable about each. While our first platter came out somewhat quickly, our second order of oysters took a fair amount of time (a large party put in a big order right before us) so our waiter did not charge us the second glass of wine I ordered. Great service. We will be back for the oysters! --["Users/MarkRizz"]

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- ''2010-08-18 11:55:07'' [[nbsp]] I ate at Lento for the first time last night and I am sad to say I had the worst experience I have ever had at a Rochester Restaurant. I am not trying to be overly dramatic, but it stands to be said. I will have to explain for there are many steps to a poor dining experience. The first impression played no part in my horrible night, actually the host was lovely and friendly. The down-turn on the experience began with our very very awkward server. She was unable to make eye-contact and furthermore had NO knowledge of the menu. I asked about a custom drink and she said,"the menu changes all the time. I have not tried any of these. You should order one and let me know what you think"..... SURE I will pay you $9 a drink to try something you, yourself have not tried and clearly have no idea how to sell. It was not just the drink menu that she was unfamiliar with it was the entire food menu as well. A servers lack of knowledge (although awpaulling and discouraging) could have been excused and understood if it were not for the fact that the kitchen was effecting the experience as well. I was having dinner with a friend and we are the type of dinners that like to share everything. The first dish to arrive was similar to our first impressions, but like the nights trend it took a down turn. My friend and I shared the gnocchi dish, which looked and smelled wonderful, but sadly upon my first attempted bite, had a piece a chipped wall paint!!! The server took my dish away and said that they would remove it from the bill. The third and final dish we order was the duck breast which as a self-proclaimed foodie, I knew to order at medium. The duck arrived to our table twenty minutes after the previous dish, which would have been timed well if I was able to eat said dish. But the timing on the duck was not the real problem at all, it was the fact that the duck came to the table well done. At this point I was aggravated beyond words. Upon the arrival of our bill, I noticed that they took off only half of the price of the gnocchi, not the entire price. I suppose wall paint is excusable. I hate having to say anything poor about a locally own restaurant, certainly one that has values and concepts which I follow in my own home. But it must be said>>>> --["Users/foodie1111"]

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	+ ------ + ''2010-08-18 11:55:07'' [[nbsp]] I ate at Lento for the first time last night and I am sad to say I had the worst experience I have ever had at a Rochester Restaurant. I am not trying to be overly dramatic, but it stands to be said. I will have to explain for there are many steps to a poor dining experience. The first impression played no part in my horrible night, actually the host was lovely and friendly. The down-turn on the experience began with our very very awkward server. She was unable to make eye-contact and furthermore had NO knowledge of the menu. I asked about a custom drink and she said,"the menu changes all the time. I have not tried any of these. You should order one and let me know what you think"..... SURE I will pay you $9 a drink to try something you, yourself have not tried and clearly have no idea how to sell. It was not just the drink menu that she was unfamiliar with it was the entire food menu as well. A servers lack of knowledge (although awpaulling and discouraging) could have been excused and understood if it were not for the fact that the kitchen was effecting the experience as well. I was having dinner with a friend and we are the type of dinners that like to share everything. The first dish to arrive was similar to our first impressions, but like the nights trend it took a down turn. My friend and I shared the gnocchi dish, which looked and smelled wonderful, but sadly upon my first attempted bite, had a piece a chipped wall paint!!! The server took my dish away and said that they would remove it from the bill. The third and final dish we order was the duck breast which as a self-proclaimed foodie, I knew to order at medium. The duck arrived to our table twenty minutes after the previous dish, which would have been timed well if I was able to eat said dish. But the timing on the duck was not the real problem at all, it was the fact that the duck came to the table well done. At this point I was aggravated beyond words. Upon the arrival of our bill, I noticed that they took off only half of the price of the gnocchi, not the entire price. I suppose wall paint is excusable. I hate having to say anything poor about a locally own restaurant, certainly one that has values and concepts which I follow in my own home. But it must be said>>>> --["Users/foodie1111"]

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	+ ------ + ''2010-07-06 19:14:57'' [[nbsp]] Fourth visit to Lento last Saturday, and by far the worst service I have ever had there. Seated for twenty mintues before the waitress came to our table and at most there were 8 other tables there. Drinks and dinner were delicious, albeit the portions were small. Had to find another server for our check and left overall disappointed. Will not be rushing back anytime soon. --["Users/LaurenEdwards"]

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	+ ------ + ''2010-06-25 10:34:11'' [[nbsp]] We started out with the salad with strawberries, feta, and snow peas, and it was delicious. Also had a slider burger which was downright amazing (guac on the side, pickled onions). The term slider doesn't really do it justice, as it was fairly decent in size (they even ask you how you want it done..and they cooked it exactly right). I had the lamb stew for an entrée which contained rice, peas, mushrooms, and artichokes. Something about the sauce didn't do it for me, and it certainly wasn't lack of flavor..I suppose it was a little too strong. No complaints from the wife about her steak. After reading other comments about service, it was indeed very good, and met expectations. --["Users/JohnBarry"]

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	+ ------ + ''2010-06-21 21:35:22'' [[nbsp]] I soooooo wanted to love this place. After reading all the reviews, my own brother - who I feel knows a thing or two about food - really enjoys Lento. I suggested we go there for his birthday, as I know he and his wife really like it, and I was looking forward to going. Alas, my experience was underwhelming. + + My wife and I sat at the bar for about an hour, as we had a babysitter and wanted to have a couple drinks beforehand. I remembered the raw bar from their website, so while we sat there with our drinks, we each got a couple things. My wife had two shrimp - which were small, lacking in flavor, and overpriced ($2 each). The crab claws were good, and the oysters I had were excellent (both raw and roasted were very good). What was interested was, while sitting at the bar we mentioned we were going to get something from the raw bar. They quickly gave us a menu, but then took a loooong time to see if we wanted to order. I had to do the "eyeball" thing to get their attention. + + Oh, and their wine list is really lacking. Given their desire to elevate the restaurant scene in Rochester (per the owners' own admission during his interview on WXXI radio), they really really really need to bring in a wine consultant to improve their selection. I buy a lot of wine when I go out. Jordan Cabernet for $100 a bottle? No, sorry. That shouldn't be more than $75. + + I started with the Tartare of wild Alaskan salmon. This was very very good, and ample. Flavors were great, and the quality of the fish was top notch. My wife and sister-in-law each had the vegetable spring roll, and again, excellent. Brother had the softshell crab... ditto... it was great. The appetizers are definitely a strength. The dinners are not there yet. My wife had wild sockeye salmon. The fish, again, was very good. The pan seared cannellini bean stew was, um, very al dente. I had the cannelloni with the braised rabbit. The rabbit was done perfectly. The chard was too bitter for my taste (and I like chard) and the tomato sauce was really nothing special. It reminded me of plain ol' tomato sauce out of a can that wasn't seasoned. We skipped dessert as my wife had to be up at 4am for work the next morning, so can't judge them. + + SO, the food was, all in all, a mixed bag. It seems a little like this is still a "hobby restaurant" that hasn't quite matured - but they're getting there. I thought the real weakness was the waitstaff (at least, that night). Our waitress was remarkably inattentive. Maybe she thought the "slow food" thing also included the speed at which she took orders and brought food to the table? The bar staff were also really slow and confused about what wines they had or where they were located. Oh, and someone needs to learn how to cook shrimp... they're already dead - no need to kill them again! My wife and mom have no interest in going back. I probably will give it another shot on my own some night. I saw another review in here that mentioned Craft, Morimoto, et al. Yeah, I ate at Le Bernardin two weeks ago, followed by Veritas the next night, and LOVE Morimoto in Philadelphia. Unfortunately, Rochester's dining scene is not only not in the same league as those guys, it's not the same sport. --["Users/DavidGottfried"]

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	+ ------ + ''2010-06-04 14:35:20'' [[nbsp]] This is what it's all about! No, seriously. THIS IS WHAT ITS ALL ABOUT! + + Lento is the best restaurant in Rochester. You'd be hard pressed to find another restaurant where they pay as much attention to variety, seasonal ingredients, inventive dishes, fantastic drinks, and excellent service. + + Every time I go here the menu is entirely different. Which I think is testament to the passion of the chefs and staff. Given that, the only thing that is a bummer is when you find a favorite dish and then it goes out of season. Also is why I can't comment on any particular dish, since by the time someone reads this, it'll be different. + + But I can say that I have traveled all over the world and Lento is in my top 3. It feels like it should belong NYC or San Francisco or Portland, but we're lucky to have it here in little Rochester. + + One of my favorite meals was when they did an entire 4-course heirloom tomato dinner, with wine pairings. And I don't even like tomatoes... + + Oh, and Stephen is truly talented at wine and food pairings. Ask for him! --["Users/pdx87"]

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alexandergartley — 2010-05-03T15:26:52Z

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- [http://rocwiki.org/Wiki_Settings/Images?sendfile=true&file=talkicon.png] '''See ["Lento/Comments" Archive Page] for comments prior to 2008.''' - ------ - ''2008-01-07 17:13:39'' [[nbsp]] I had dinner there this past Friday. Had an early reservation due to plans later that evening and was a little concerned that we were the only ones in the place. But within 15 minutes of sitting down, the place came to life. My wife and I found the food to be terrific, and very creative. She had a scallop dish that was tasty and the duck breast I ordered was one of the better duck dishes I've had and it was prepared with a very flavorfull mushroom Risoto. The server was very knowledgeable about both the dinner menu and the wine list, which I agree with a previous review, was somwhat limited, particularly by the glass, but I think complimented the menu very well. We will definitely go back. --["KevinHalpin"] - ------ - ''2008-01-14 15:44:54'' [[nbsp]] I ate there on Friday night at 8pm. The Carpaccio was 1/4" thick and under seasoned. It essentially fell flat. The Duck was cooked to the proper temperature but it was sliced too early as all the juice was at the bottom of the plate. The baby pumpkin gnocchi were burned on one side and started to lose their form from overcooking. I liked the atmosphere and the combination ideas on the menu sounded very wonderful. I believe this experience fell flat due to poor execution from the Kitchen. I read all these other reviews and it makes me wonder if there was a new expediter in the Kitchen or if something had happened that night. Or maybe I just have a much higher idea of what "Fine Dining" is. I am comparing this restaurant to others I've been to in NYC like "The London, NYC" "Morimoto's" and "Craft Steak" to name a few. I hope the next time I try Lento, I have a completely different experience. If not, there will not be a third visit. --["JaimeKilpatrick"] - ------ - ''2008-01-16 12:06:04'' [[nbsp]] Went here for the second time last night. Were seated promptly, had to ask for a new bread plate as the one of the table was extremely greasy. Started with the cheese plate, asiago + stilton + another kind I forget. I had the skate...and it was simply amazing. Huge even, with capers, olives, balsamic glaze, caper berries, cranberry...just a great blend of sweet + salty. My partner had the wolffish, which he thoroughly enjoyed. As our plates were being taken back to the kitchen, so they could pack up the leftovers, we heard an extremely loud "F%$K!" Really? It was like watching 'Kitchen Nightmares.' I'd expect that at ["Applebee's"]...but it didn't ruin our meal. We had the profiteroles for dessert. Loved the coffee ice cream + hazelnut sauce...didn't care for the dried out pastry. We def know now to avoid the apps + any pastry desserts here. Entrees are always great. --["MarcVera"] - ------ - ''2008-03-02 21:34:42'' [[nbsp]] Our second visit was much better than the first one (look above). Service was great this time and the dishes were perfectly prepared. The portions are always very generous. I also spent some time studying the menu before going so I had a very clear understanding of Chef Arthur Rogers' idea of cuisine, this time: he likes strong flavors and contrasts. As I mentioned here and in other places, I'd rather prefer more balance and subtleties, but that's just my taste and I fully respect his ideas. Just be prepared! Desserts can be improved though. Have a look at my - ["AndreaCogliati/Reviews/Lento" full review]. --["AndreaCogliati"] - ------ - ''2008-03-05 18:09:24'' [[nbsp]] I attended the wine/menu pairing last week. Food was great and fresh and the wines were well paired. I found it odd that the table was resting beside the bar but it's not a huge deal, it just felt odd. The pork was excellent and probably my favorite pairing however, for the price ($90 per person,all inclusive), I would have liked something more. Both Bellini's and Biaggi's does pairings semi-annually for much cheaper and there is much more food. The server was unfortunately very busy attending to a much larger party with the pairing so she couldn't go too much into detail about the pairings and food but this was no fault of the servers - it's just how it happened to be. I always enjoy the fresh food though so I will be back. --["NightlifeCher"] - ------ - ''2008-03-24 20:11:06'' [[nbsp]] My husband and I went there this past Wednesday for the Dine-Out in support of AIDS Rochester. The food was delicious! Unfortunately, we thought Wednesday was vegetarian night, so we mostly had appetizers instead of entrees. We appreciated that the portions were perfect, just enough to eat everything, but not too much to make you feel stuffed. And the greyhound martini was the best I've ever had! Freshly squeezed...mmmm! --["MelyssaLembke"] - ------ - ''2008-03-30 21:39:32'' [[nbsp]] Lento will also be opening on Sundays starting on April 6 of this year, we will only be open for dinner. In addition we've added vegetarian (and usually at least one vegan) option for every night of the week! --["ElizabethRidout"] - ------ - ''2008-04-09 08:06:52'' [[nbsp]] I'm pleased to hear that you've expanded your vegetarian options. I was a little thrown by a response to one of my earlier comments, informing me that there isn't a market for fine vegetarian dining in Rochester. For your average fine dining fare, I'd agree, but for a variety of reasons there is substantial overlap between the locally-grown movement and the vegetarian lifestyle. Perhaps someday I'll be back to give Lento another try. --["ChelseaAllinger"] - ------ - ''2008-04-09 10:00:37'' [[nbsp]] Chelsea: I agree with you, when we first opened we were unaware of the extent of Rochester's vegetarian community. Expanding our vegetarian options to every night of the week has been one of the best decisions we have made and I would wholly encourage you to come back! We also offer 30% off of bottles of wine with dinner on Tuesdays and $1 Oysters on Wednesdays. --["ElizabethRidout"] - ------ - ''2008-04-09 21:03:30'' [[nbsp]] Ive enjoyed two meals at Lento now and the ambiance is enjoyable. - - I think they executed the menu and place very well. --["users/MrRochester"] - ------ - ''2008-04-15 23:05:49'' [[nbsp]] I really enjoyed my dinner at Lento last week. I had a great French onion soup, spaghetti and meatballs (sounds like a boring choice, but it was really tasty) and cardamom ice cream for dessert, which was delicious. The service was friendly and the pace was relaxed (hence the name Lento.) I wrote a detailed review [http://php.democratandchronicle.com/blog/insider/?p=371 here]. In summary, my appetizer and main course were good and my dessert was excellent. There were no problems with the service, and the ambiance is very nice. I'll definitely return. --["RachelBlumenthal"] - ------ - ''2008-04-21 08:55:50'' [[nbsp]] Have always had really good food here. Service has often been below par for a restaurant of this quality. --["RobertDavid"] - ------ - ''2008-04-29 18:28:32'' [[nbsp]] I had a great meal here recently, but I agree that the service was borderline awful. Our waiter was aloof and not particularly attentive. When I asked him about they way the monkfish entree was prepared, he proceeded to explain to me what monkfish is. (Thank you very much, but I am familiar with fish species!) If I'm paying this much for food, I expect servers to have some understanding of what they're serving. I'll give Lento another try, and I hope my expectations are met. Rochester certainly needs more restaurants that cater to die-hard foodies, and Lento is certainly on the right track. --["DougPortman"] - ------ - ''2008-06-04 22:28:18'' [[nbsp]] went last night with 3 girlfriends and had a fantastic time. The menu is varied and the food is presented well and is very tasty. The server was very friendly yet professional. We will return. --["Users/RocDiner"] - ------ - ''2008-07-10 20:38:18'' [[nbsp]] I know this has been long overdue, but I would personally like to thank everyone who has come in to dine and has been spreading the word about Lento. A lot has happened over the past year and we are growing and evolving into a fine restaurant. I am thankful for all the comments and criticisms both positive and negative, they have helped make us a better restaurant. If you have not tried us in a while, or ever, I think you will be pleased by the improvements, especially in regards to service. With the hiring of Steven Rees as GM in the Winter he has worked tirelessly and without compromise to deliver the most hospitable, knowledgeable and friendly service we can. I would also like to thank the die hard Lento enthusiasts who want to know where their food is coming from and realize that all proteins and produce are not created equal and this and this alone is the reason for the high end prices. A special thanks to the vegetarians and vegans of Rochester, you understand more about the slow food movement than anyone, and with the state of factory meat production in America I can see why you made this decision. I would also like this time to suggest Lento as a restaurant to just grab an App and a glass of wine and not feel like you have to go all out and get a huge, expensive meal. Lento is also happy to split almost any dish and many can be done as half portions. Finally, I realize that many of you would like to meet and get to know the owner. I would also like to meet and thank my valued customers, please ask your servers and I will try to come out to your table. If it is too busy, I am behind the grill every night, pop your head back behind the line and introduce yourself. I am proud of my clean kitchen and have no problem meeting you there. There are no secrets at Lento either, so if you want a recipe or the info on a local farmer or producer just e-mail me [[MailTo(arty124 AT hotmail DOT com)]] and I will try to respond quickly. So thanks for a great first year and hopefully we will be around for many more. - Art Rogers --["Users/ArtRogers"] - ------ - ''2008-07-14 16:18:10'' [[nbsp]] Had a nice meal here last weekend. - Bread was flavorful, but a bit dry. We ordered an appetizer of vegetables fried tempura-style. They were nice and firm, with just the right amount of batter, and a tangy honey-vinegar dip. - My entree was grilled duck breast covered in berry sauce alongside crepes filled with smashed peas, herbs, and duck. The duck breast was cooked to a perfect medium, with a nice bold but not gamey flavor. The crepes were an excellent blend of flavors. - My companion ordered canneloni filled with feta and vegetables. The cheese and vegetable filling was nicely balanced. The tomato sauce was superb, with a very present taste of fresh tomatoes. - For dessert I had a slice of blueberry pie, which was a nice finish to the meal. My companion ordered ice-cream with a bourbon sauce that came on a HUGE slice of brownie. She found the brownie to be a bit bitter, but I liked the strong chocolate taste. - Service was polite and well-timed. Nice decor and layout. Two entrees, two appetizers, two desserts, coffee, and a bottle of wine came to around $110 - quite reasonable. --["Users/EastSideStephen"] - ------ - ''2008-07-25 14:14:31'' [[nbsp]] Went on Wednesday night for their 3-course "taste of" menu featuring Morocco. I won't gush, since I already wrote a long review, but this was a great deal for only $25. - In addition to the food, I think this is one of the most well-run restaurants at which I have dined. The staff are all excellent, and really know the menu/pairings. --["Users/EastSideStephen"] - ------ - ''2008-07-28 15:46:18'' [[nbsp]] Had a fantastic dinner here with three friends. Service was polite, knowledgeable, and attentive. Dishes were well presented, creative, and generous. Drinks were imaginative. Desserts were amazing and easily large enough to split. I would unhesitatingly recommend this place, especially when you want to impress out of town guests with the gastronomic bounty of Upstate New York. --["Users/JasonHaremza"] - ------ - ''2008-07-30 12:09:04'' [[nbsp]] We love this restaurant - this was our 5th visit. We took our chef son who was very impressed. The food was cooked to perfection and the presentation was flawless. The service was relaxed - there was just enough time between appetizers and entrees and we did not feel rushed. The only negative about this place is there is a very limited wine menu. We'll be back! --["Users/SueZee"] - ------ - ''2008-08-12 13:28:09'' [[nbsp]] This is a wonderfully unique and refreshing experience. All the food is local and grown without chemicals or hormones. How and where can you eat better than that? The variety of dishes offered is staggering: fish flown in fresh every day, pasta dishes with homemade pasta, locally grown veggies, eggs, chicken & beef. Even in the winter, this talented chef uses the freshest ingredients available. To top it all off, the serving staff is beyond reproach. They'll do everything possible to make your dining experience superior to any you've had before. The delightful and varied wine list rivals any restaurant in the area. I plan to return again and again. --["Users/JaneDever"] - ------ - ''2008-08-24 16:10:36'' [[nbsp]] Ate here last month. The service was at crawl speed. The prices do not match the quality or service. Charging NYC prices for subpar food and service. Was seated near the door leading to the outside dining area. Continuous parade of customers entering the restaurant via this door. Should be labeled better as to appropriate entrance. My duck entree was overcooked as far as duck breast goes. Didn't not send it back as it took an eternity to get it. --["Users/jmw2323"] - ------ - ''2008-08-25 12:28:47'' [[nbsp]] My family and I have been to Lento four times in the last two months or so. We are all vegetarians and are delighted to have a white tablecloth option with creative and tasty food. We found the service to be attentive and great overall. The food is prepared well and is imaginative. We plan on returning as much as our budget allows. --["Users/RxScabin"] - ------ - ''2008-09-07 13:44:04'' [[nbsp]] A little pricey however for us the service was good and the food was very good. Won't be here all the time but for a nice meal out we'd definitely go again. --["Users/DottieHoffmann"] - ------ - ''2008-10-27 16:05:40'' [[nbsp]] Enjoyed dining at Lento for the second time this past weekend. The wait staff seemed excited and knowledgable about the menus, both food and drink. The meals were large and outstanding. Prices are certainly up there, but for a very special night out, there is no better place in Rochester. --["Users/BGR"] - ------ - ''2008-11-17 14:44:53'' [[nbsp]] Had a wonderful meal there this past Saturday and was incredibly impressed. We LIKE to take our time eating and do not want to feel rushed, and we found that the waitstaff were knowledgeable about the product they were serving, and had an appropriate amount of friendliness without it being too much. Pre-dinner cocktails were inventive and delicious. We shared a cheese plate (Three NY cheeses - loved the Red Mech) and then I had the lamb stew and my guest ordered the pheasant. Prepared perfectly, the portions are significantly larger than you would expect in a restaurant of this caliber. The restaurant was appropriately busy without being packed, which created a nice ambience. Wine selection was superb, and Stephen helped us choose a wine that paired well with what we were eating. When we were finished, they called us a cab. Excellent service, and definitely NOT overpriced, considering what you are getting, in our opinion. Entrees were between $12 and $30, which covers a large range. This is true local fine-dining, and something that we have not seen in many of the cities we have visited. Rochester should be very proud to have something this unique and this eco-friendly available. Lists of the farmers that supplied produce to them are on the back of the menu, and they have "meet the farmer" nights. If you want fast and cheap with huge portions, go elsewhere. If you want really GOOD fine-dining, with true local seasonal fare, then seriously try this out. --["Users/StuartDavis"] - ------ - ''2008-12-23 15:11:43'' [[nbsp]] Nice place, quiet and clean environment. Our waiter was very peppy and helpful. Meal was good too. Arrived in a timely manner and was delicious. They have great creme brulee. --["Users/SaRoyal"]	+ [http://rocwiki.org/Wiki_Settings/Images?sendfile=true&file=talkicon.png] '''See ["Lento/Comments" Archive Page] for comments prior to 2009.'''

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	+ ------ + ''2010-05-02 14:33:29'' [[nbsp]] This is my favorite spot in Rochester to go for an excellent meal. I have never been disappointed in the creative dishes they serve. I also really appreciate their commitment to local food sources. The service is polite and attentive, the pacing is relaxed and enjoyable, and the decor is cozy yet elegant. In several visits the only thing about this place that I HAVEN'T enjoyed were a couple cocktails that were very strong and very sour; I will be sticking with wine or beer in the future. Overall, I heartily recommend Lento to anyone, and I wouldn't think of going anywhere else in Rochester for a special occasion dinner. --["Users/SusanVanCott"]

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peteb — 2010-04-30T03:03:59Z

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- Our drinks were interesting and yummy both times, but in retrospect I think they could have been served slightly more chilled and with a bit more oomph. They tasted a little tame to me for some reason, a little too delicate. We haven't tried the desserts yet, but we will in the future!	+ Our drinks were interesting and yummy both times, but in retrospect I think they could have been served slightly more chilled and with a bit more oomph. They tasted a little tame to me for some reason, a little too delicate. Lento does have a really smart selection of bottled beers at reasonable prices, so we usually try a couple cocktails and then switch to beer. We haven't tried the desserts yet, but we will in the future!

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MariahBetz — 2010-04-07T01:56:30Z

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- ''2010-04-06 19:28:30'' [[nbsp]] I've been here a couple of times, both on Tuesdays. The first time we went we started with the cheese platter, which was tasty but a little small. We were also served bread with a nice olive oil, so the cheese plate would have been better as a dessert than a starter.	+ ''2010-04-06 19:28:30'' [[nbsp]] I've been here a couple of times, both on Tuesdays. The first time we went we started with the cheese platter, which was tasty but a little small. In addition to the cheese plate (which included bread), were also served the house bread with a nice olive oil. It was great, but we realized that all that bread was too much. The cheese plate would have been better for us as a light dessert rather than a starter.

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- Both visits we indulged in several platters of oysters and, wow... I couldn't even begin to say enough good things about those. During the second visit we sat at the oyster bar with our one-year-old son and the staff were remarkably friendly. One of the oyster guys even brought us his own son's toys for our little boy to play with, which helped greatly with keeping him entertained. The three of us showed up early, at 5pm, so we didn't expect to be thrown out or anything because of our young son, but we also didn't expect that they'd be so thoughtful and accommodating. It's a pretty upscale restaurant (even my single shrimp from the oyster bar was presented beautifully), so their hospitality with our little boy was a pleasant surprise and much appreciated.	+ Both visits we indulged in several platters of oysters and, wow... I couldn't even begin to say enough good things about those. During the second visit we sat at the oyster bar with our one-year-old son and the staff were remarkably friendly. One of the oyster guys even brought us his own son's toys for our little boy to play with, which helped greatly with keeping him entertained. The three of us showed up early in an attempt to avoid disturbing other diners with a toddler, but even so we didn't expect the staff to be so delightfully accommodating. It's a pretty upscale restaurant (my single shrimp from the oyster bar was presented beautifully), so their hospitality with our little boy was a pleasant surprise and much appreciated.
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- Both times we visited the service was courteous and attentive, pacing was pleasant, food was interesting and yummy, music was cool and atmospheric, so we'll be definitely be back. Love that they use local farms and keep the menu fresh... this place is much needed in Rochester. --["Users/MariahBetz"]	+ Both times we visited the service was courteous and attentive, pacing was pleasant, food was creative and yummy, music was cool and atmospheric, so we'll definitely be back. Love that they use local farms and keep the menu fresh, along with having an ample selection of vegetarian/vegan options. I usually eat vegetarian and my husband doesn't, which can making dining challenging, and Lento really nails it with their thoughtful menu choices. This place is much needed in Rochester. --["Users/MariahBetz"]

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MariahBetz — 2010-04-07T01:41:29Z

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- ''2010-04-06 19:28:30'' [[nbsp]] I've been here a couple of times, both on Tuesdays. The first time we went we started with the cheese platter, which was tasty but a little skimpy. We were also served bread with a nice olive oil, so the cheese plate would have been better as a dessert than a starter.	+ ''2010-04-06 19:28:30'' [[nbsp]] I've been here a couple of times, both on Tuesdays. The first time we went we started with the cheese platter, which was tasty but a little small. We were also served bread with a nice olive oil, so the cheese plate would have been better as a dessert than a starter.
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- I ordered the pierogies on our first trip and they were too heavily fried and too sweet for me, more like amusement park fried dough than pierogies. I could see some people enjoying the unexpected twist, but it wasn't for me. The dish as a whole needed more acid and less sweetness... and I'm saying this as someone who loves sweet. The cabbage served along with the pierogies was tasty, but it wasn't enough to save the dish for me. I appreciated the creativity, though, even if it didn't suit my palate.	+ I ordered the pirogies on our first trip and they were too deeply fried and too sweet for me, more like amusement park funnel cake than pirogies. I think the dish could have used more acid, less sweetness, and been lighter overall. The cabbage served along with the pierogies was tasty, but it wasn't enough to save the dish for me. I appreciated the creativity, though, even if it didn't suit my palate. I could see some people enjoying the unexpected twist, but it wasn't for me.
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- My husband and I both absolutely loved his entree of monkfish, mussels, and polenta, which was beautifully balanced and lovely to look at. Either of us would definitely order that again. It was a dish that shined.	+ My husband and I both absolutely loved his entree of monkfish, mussels, and polenta, which we thought was beautifully balanced, luscious, and lovely to look at. Either of us would definitely order that again. It was a dish that shined, combining some unusual elements with striking effect.
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- Both times we indulged in platters of oysters and, wow... I couldn't even begin to say enough good things about those. The second time we visited we sat at the oyster bar with our one-year-old son and the staff were remarkably friend and accommodating. One of the oyster guys even brought us his own son's toys for our little boy to play with, which helped a lot with keeping him entertained. The three of us showed up early, at 5pm, so we didn't expect to be thrown out or anything because of our young son, but we also didn't expect that they'd be so kind and inviting in a restaurant that's pretty upscale. It was much appreciated.	+ Our drinks were interesting and yummy both times, but in retrospect I think they could have been served slightly more chilled and with a bit more oomph. They tasted a little tame to me for some reason, a little too delicate. We haven't tried the desserts yet, but we will in the future!
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- Our drinks were interesting and yummy both times, but in retrospect I think they both could have been served slightly more chilled and with a bit more bite. They tasted a little tame to me for some reason, a little too delicate. We haven't tried the desserts yet, but we will in the future! Both times we visited the service was courteous and attentive, pacing was pleasant, food was worth it, music was cool and atmospheric, so we'll be definitely be back. Love that they use local farms and keep the menu fresh... this place is much needed in Rochester. --["Users/MariahBetz"]	+ Both visits we indulged in several platters of oysters and, wow... I couldn't even begin to say enough good things about those. During the second visit we sat at the oyster bar with our one-year-old son and the staff were remarkably friendly. One of the oyster guys even brought us his own son's toys for our little boy to play with, which helped greatly with keeping him entertained. The three of us showed up early, at 5pm, so we didn't expect to be thrown out or anything because of our young son, but we also didn't expect that they'd be so thoughtful and accommodating. It's a pretty upscale restaurant (even my single shrimp from the oyster bar was presented beautifully), so their hospitality with our little boy was a pleasant surprise and much appreciated. + + Both times we visited the service was courteous and attentive, pacing was pleasant, food was interesting and yummy, music was cool and atmospheric, so we'll be definitely be back. Love that they use local farms and keep the menu fresh... this place is much needed in Rochester. --["Users/MariahBetz"]

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MariahBetz — 2010-04-06T23:35:11Z

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- I ordered the pierogies on our first trip and they were too heavily fried and too sweet for me, more like amusement park fried dough than pierogies. I could see some people enjoying the unexpected twist, but it wasn't for me. The dish as a whole needed more acid and less sweetness... and I'm saying this as someone who loves sweet. The cabbage served along with the pierogies was tasty, but it wasn't enough to save the dish for me.	+ I ordered the pierogies on our first trip and they were too heavily fried and too sweet for me, more like amusement park fried dough than pierogies. I could see some people enjoying the unexpected twist, but it wasn't for me. The dish as a whole needed more acid and less sweetness... and I'm saying this as someone who loves sweet. The cabbage served along with the pierogies was tasty, but it wasn't enough to save the dish for me. I appreciated the creativity, though, even if it didn't suit my palate.
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- My husband and I both absolutely loved his entree of monkfish, mussels, and polenta, which was beautifully balanced and lovely to look at. Either of us would definitely order that again.	+ My husband and I both absolutely loved his entree of monkfish, mussels, and polenta, which was beautifully balanced and lovely to look at. Either of us would definitely order that again. It was a dish that shined.
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- Both times we indulged in platters of oysters and, wow... I couldn't even begin to say enough good things about those.	+ Both times we indulged in platters of oysters and, wow... I couldn't even begin to say enough good things about those. The second time we visited we sat at the oyster bar with our one-year-old son and the staff were remarkably friend and accommodating. One of the oyster guys even brought us his own son's toys for our little boy to play with, which helped a lot with keeping him entertained. The three of us showed up early, at 5pm, so we didn't expect to be thrown out or anything because of our young son, but we also didn't expect that they'd be so kind and inviting in a restaurant that's pretty upscale. It was much appreciated.
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- Our drinks were interesting and yummy both times, but in retrospect I think they both could have been served more chilled and with a bit more bite. They feel a little tame to me for some reason. We haven't tried the desserts yet, but we will in the future! Service was courteous and attentive, pacing was pleasant, food was worth it, music was atmospheric, so we'll be back. Love that they use local farms and keep the menu fresh... this place is much needed in Rochester. --["Users/MariahBetz"]	+ Our drinks were interesting and yummy both times, but in retrospect I think they both could have been served slightly more chilled and with a bit more bite. They tasted a little tame to me for some reason, a little too delicate. We haven't tried the desserts yet, but we will in the future! Both times we visited the service was courteous and attentive, pacing was pleasant, food was worth it, music was cool and atmospheric, so we'll be definitely be back. Love that they use local farms and keep the menu fresh... this place is much needed in Rochester. --["Users/MariahBetz"]

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MariahBetz — 2010-04-06T23:28:30Z

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	+ ------ + ''2010-04-06 19:28:30'' [[nbsp]] I've been here a couple of times, both on Tuesdays. The first time we went we started with the cheese platter, which was tasty but a little skimpy. We were also served bread with a nice olive oil, so the cheese plate would have been better as a dessert than a starter. + + I ordered the pierogies on our first trip and they were too heavily fried and too sweet for me, more like amusement park fried dough than pierogies. I could see some people enjoying the unexpected twist, but it wasn't for me. The dish as a whole needed more acid and less sweetness... and I'm saying this as someone who loves sweet. The cabbage served along with the pierogies was tasty, but it wasn't enough to save the dish for me. + + My husband and I both absolutely loved his entree of monkfish, mussels, and polenta, which was beautifully balanced and lovely to look at. Either of us would definitely order that again. + + Both times we indulged in platters of oysters and, wow... I couldn't even begin to say enough good things about those. + + Our drinks were interesting and yummy both times, but in retrospect I think they both could have been served more chilled and with a bit more bite. They feel a little tame to me for some reason. We haven't tried the desserts yet, but we will in the future! Service was courteous and attentive, pacing was pleasant, food was worth it, music was atmospheric, so we'll be back. Love that they use local farms and keep the menu fresh... this place is much needed in Rochester. --["Users/MariahBetz"]

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	+ ------ + ''2010-03-27 20:37:24'' [[nbsp]] Went on a recent Friday with another couple and had a great dining experience. We all shared in some seafood apps (mussels,calamari, and shrimp) . Our entrees were all off the Vegan menu ( Sheperds Pie, Pierogies, Mac &Cheese ) and My wife had a soup and salad combo. All 4 diners were happy with their choices as well as the deserts. The service was excellent. --["Users/almorinelli"]

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- I had recently read an article on cassoulet in Cook's Illustrated, which I had never even heard of before. The article went into rich detail about the ingredients, flavors, and textures that should be present in this centuries-old French cuisine, along with the intense sense of nearly-religious reverence the French have for preparing it properly. I have no idea if Lento's version of cassoulet holds up to the standards of the French, but I do know that it tasted exactly how I thought it was supposed to based on the article I had read, and included all of the ingredients that are required in an authentic example.	+ I had recently read an article on cassoulet, which I had never heart of before, in Cook's Illustrated. The article went into rich detail about the ingredients, flavors, and textures that should be present in this centuries-old French cuisine, along with the intense sense of nearly-religious reverence the French have for preparing it properly. I have no idea if Lento's version of cassoulet holds up to the standards of the French, but I do know that it tasted exactly how I thought it was supposed to based on the article I had read, and included all of the ingredients that are required in an authentic example.

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	+ ------ + ''2010-03-17 12:58:19'' [[nbsp]] It's difficult to heap enough praise on this place, except to say that it's the best restaurant in Rochester, in my opinion. The chefs take care to prepare each dish properly every time. There are many restaurants in many towns that attempt to do what Lento does, or attempt to present an upscale experience from a different angle, but it is uncommon for any restaurant to pay as much consistent attention to detail as Lento does in the execution of their dishes. + + I had recently read an article on cassoulet in Cook's Illustrated, which I had never even heard of before. The article went into rich detail about the ingredients, flavors, and textures that should be present in this centuries-old French cuisine, along with the intense sense of nearly-religious reverence the French have for preparing it properly. I have no idea if Lento's version of cassoulet holds up to the standards of the French, but I do know that it tasted exactly how I thought it was supposed to based on the article I had read, and included all of the ingredients that are required in an authentic example. + + One more thing to add: if you are a lover of game meat, you are in for a treat here. Duck, lamb, and rabbit are frequent visitors to the menu. --["Users/ErikReinert"]

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JaySweet — 2010-03-17T15:58:13Z

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	+ ------ + ''2010-03-17 11:58:13'' [[nbsp]] My wife and I went here and were very impressed. She ordered the perogies, which were a bit sweet for my taste but she loved them. I had the monkfish, which was absolutely fantastic. The mussels it came with almost stole the show; the only other time I have had mussels that tender was in an oceanside seafood restaurant in Seattle. They have some interesting house cocktails which are worth sampling (and reasonably priced as far as it goes; I had one for $6, which is dirt cheap these days for specialty cocktails!). The best part, though, was that since we came on a Tuesday, it was $1 oysters. Oh my god, awesome. We are planning on going back on a future Tuesday and just sitting at the seafood bar and ordering cocktails and oysters. + + Two minor quibbles: Our first round of drinks took an inordinately long amount of time. The waiter profusely apologized and seemed genuinely embarrassed, so hopefully it was an isolated incident (subsequent drinks were delivered in a reasonable time frame). In retrospect, they probably should have given us some kind of comp to make up for it, but the meal was so good we didn't even think to be annoyed about the lack of a comp. The only other issue -- and this seems easily fixable, in case the owners are reading this! -- is that I didn't get a steak knife with my monkfish. Not TOO hard to cut through it with a butterknife, but still, I should have gotten a steak knife. + + And seriously, those are the ONLY complaints. It was fantastic, and we'll definitely be going back! --["Users/JaySweet"]

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- ''2010-03-02 11:25:51'' [[nbsp]] [Joe Bean] Coffee Roasters is proud to partner with Lento's as a Fair Trade and organic coffee provider! Try our Guatemalan Chajul coffee while your there! --["Users/BenjaminWoelk"]	+ ''2010-03-02 11:25:51'' [[nbsp]] ["Joe Bean"] Coffee Roasters is proud to partner with Lento's as a Fair Trade and organic coffee provider! Try our Guatemalan Chajul coffee while your there! --["Users/BenjaminWoelk"]

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BryanHarrison — 2010-02-18T18:05:51Z

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	+ ------ + ''2010-02-18 13:05:51'' [[nbsp]] Insanely attentive service with a twist of personality. Vegetarian options are pretty impressive (and this from a lifetime carnivore). Would recommend for a romantic date or small group gathering. Menu is quite eclectic, so be sure to look at their website before going (in case you have your heart set on a particular dish). --["Users/BryanHarrison"]

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	+ ------ + ''2010-02-15 11:56:14'' [[nbsp]] Had dinner there with my wife last night for Valentine's Day. It was our first time there and we were both very impressed. We had the warm goat cheese and leek tart for an appetizer and loved it. When the runner tried to deliver a second one by mistake we almost didn't tell him b/c it was so good. We ordered a bottle of the Enrique Foster IQUE Malbec which was listed as a staff favorite and I now know why. It is a wine I will be adding to my home collection shortly. The Entree's (Filet + Halibut) were equally delicious. The sides to me would be able to stand alone themselves as they were full of flavor while still complementing the proteins they were paired with. Our server was very attentive without being intrusive. Lento will definitely get added to our list of options when looking to dine out. --["Users/coopdel4"]

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sieats — 2010-01-10T16:23:59Z

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	+ ------ + ''2010-01-10 11:23:59'' [[nbsp]] One of the best in town. If you want steak then Max's Chop, if you want fine dining then Max's East or Tournedos. If you want organic, locally sourced food that is fresh and healthy then Lento. It is the best of its type and one of the best in town without doubt. --["Users/sieats"]

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	+ ------ + ''2009-12-27 11:39:52'' [[nbsp]] After enjoying Lento several times in the past we were frankly disappointed with the food last evening when we went to celebrate my wife's birthday. The Verdura Mista was fresh and light, allowing the taste of the vegetables to shine through. The yellowtail in the daily crudo was delicate but needed a touch of acid to bring out its full flavor. My lambchops were quite underdone, while the 1/4 inch thick polenta cake was pretty meager for the $30 price of the entree. My wife's entree was probably the most disappointing: the John Dory was nicely cooked and presented but the crab risotto underneath was strong and "fishy" and the garlic sauteed rappini on the side was so bitter it was inedible. My wines were the highlight of the evening. We enjoy the setting and the service, but will probably not rush back for a while after last night's experience. --["Users/JGerek"]

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JeffreyL — 2009-11-24T15:33:02Z

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	+ ------ + ''2009-11-24 10:33:02'' [[nbsp]] My girlfriend and I dined here last week to celebrate our three-year anniversary--our first experience with Lento. It was a perfect venue for the occasion. The setting made for lovely conversation-- low lighting, plenty of space between tables, soft-playing live guitar. The service was wonderful--attentive and very cordial-- and so was the meal. The Wednesday night wine special (two dollar glasses) helped take some of the sting out of the check. We are already planing to go back. --["Users/JeffreyL"]

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	+ ------ + ''2009-11-09 21:03:25'' [[nbsp]] Lento is our favorite restaurant. When we lived in Rochester, we went whenever we had a special occasion to celebrate, and we never had a bad meal there. The wait staff is excellent and very knowledgeable, their menu is exciting and dynamic (it always changes, you can never get bored!) and the prices are amazingly reasonable for the quality of meal you receive. We recently got married in Rochester, and made the excellent choice of having Lento host our wedding reception. They did an incredible job, and it was the PERFECT place to have our reception. We have sinced moved away from Rochester, but we have made a pact to always get a meal at Lento whenever we are in town. + + If you are in the mood for an amazing, seasonal meal, go to Lento!!!! + + -jon and caty --["Users/JonHusson"]

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CrissiH — 2009-08-26T19:11:44Z

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	+ ------ + ''2009-08-26 15:11:44'' [[nbsp]] Love this place. Great service, innovative menus and great drinks. I asked the waiter about our coctail and he sent the bartender over to tell me how to make it at home, so nice! I would go there for any special occasion. My huband's lamb stew was amazing and my vegan empenadas were to die for! --["Users/CrissiH"]

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peteb — 2009-08-25T23:11:05Z

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- ''2007-09-07 09:26:48'' [[nbsp]] I ate there it and was absolutley wonderful. It's so refreshing to see a business that supports local farmers and a chef who knows exactly where his food is coming from. The atmosphere and service were exceptional too. Prices are comparable to 2-Vine or Max at Eastman place but the food quality was much better. I'd definitley go back soon. --["YvetteRogers"] - ------ - ''2007-09-15 15:17:06'' [[nbsp]] Ate here last night for my anniversary. Things started badly as they didn't have our reservation and were packed. But they resolved it quickly and professionally and got us seated right away. Started off with the BLT salad and my partner had the house salad. They were both just ok. I had the quail on black pepper papardalle for dinner while my parnter had the pork chop. They were both delicious and extremely generous portions. We both had wine, and they were great. For dessert we had the blueberry/nectarine pastry thing...which was, unfortunately, extremely dry and un-memorable. I'll be back. It's great that their menu changes so often. --["MarcVera"] - ------ - ''2007-09-28 11:16:46'' [[nbsp]] Not sure how to judge it. We'll go back in order to check whether what we didn't like were just a few sins of youth. Ambiance is nice, just a little too minimalist; tables are small but neatly prepared with nice table cloths, silverware and glassware. We were offered a good focaccia with garlic olive oil. The menu shows good intentions but some dishes give the impression that the chef put different ingredients together just to show off his creativity. Raw ingredients are very good but recipes need better balancing. My entree had too much sweet pepper in it and was a little cold too. Wine selection is limited, no more than 40 wines are listed, and geographical indications are incomplete. Finally, despite being just 7 people in the room, the service was not as good as one would expect: there were 2 waiters, but we had to wait 5 mins to get their attention when needed. The place is full of potential but everything needs more attention to fulfill the ambitions to be an upscale restaurant. --["AndreaCogliati"] - ------ - ''2007-09-28 11:17:53'' [[nbsp]] BTW, the maitre told us that the menu changes every week, not every day. --["AndreaCogliati"] - ------ - ''2007-09-29 21:13:57'' [[nbsp]] Very impressed! Not the same old same old. Unique, varied menu! Delicious! Perfect portion size! BLT salad better than advertised! Squash ravioli was excellent! Limited wine list. Servers & staff very professional! Highly recommend! Anxious to return and try new creations! --["SueZee"] - ------ - ''2007-10-19 21:05:08'' [[nbsp]] I want to give you some general information so that you can understand how our restaurant works.*Our Menu does change daily, however sometimes not dramatically. Sometimes we change the whole thing; sometimes we leave it alone. Our food is Seasonal, Fresh, Organic (when possible) and of the best quality. The chef and owner creates dishes that he feels people will enjoy and find unique to our restaurant based on what he can get from our sources; that is the freshest. Remember to ask for the Manager so that they know if you did not enjoy something. The most important part is telling the kitchen what was wrong so that it can be fixed. If you say nothing, nothing will change. - This website is important and so are your comments. Without your honest reviews and opinions, we would not see our strengths and faults. We use this information to grow and change and be the best we can be. Thanks to all of you! -Jason (GM) - --["JayLongo"] - ------ - ''2007-11-19 21:25:48'' [[nbsp]] Second time was like the first - excellent! Really enjoy the different menu selections. Delicious!!! Will be back soon. --["SueZee"] - ------ - ''2007-12-04 16:45:42'' [[nbsp]] Went two weeks after it opened. Staff were incompetent and didn’t know the menu. Kept trying to take away plates before we finished eating. Music was too loud and too fast a tempo. Asked them to turn it down or change it to something appropriate for dining. They suggested we look at their website which featured info about the music selection. Uhhh…. That had to be the all-time dumbest response to a complaint ever. I see now they’ve removed the music info from their site. The oily bread with an olive oil dip makes no sense as a combination. The BLT salad with fried green tomatoes was very nice. My steak was cooked as ordered but was just OK flavor-wise. My friends didn’t like their appetizers or their entrees. The calamari had way too much salt. One entrée, a seafood dish had a combination of conflicting ingredients. “Less is more” was needed with that one. The ingredients however were all very fresh. I’m guessing they were suffering from some serious new place jitters so I’ll try them again now that they’ve been open a few months. --["ZedOmega"] - ------ - ''2007-12-06 19:45:31'' [[nbsp]] GM reading and answering to comments? That's great! Another reason to - give it a second chance very soon! --["AndreaCogliati"] - ------ - ''2007-12-06 20:16:02'' [[nbsp]] Andrea, Thanks! There should be a whole rebuttal blog on here somewhere, now that would be awesome. Give us another try. It's crazy that I remember customers (generally)who come in the restaurant and have an experience outside of what we consider "the norm", such as Zed's whom I remember. Happy Holidays to all! Now Featuring Thursday Night Vegetarian Entrees! --["JayLongo"] - ------ - ''2007-12-11 23:11:28'' [[nbsp]] I went here a couple of weeks ago for an all-out splurge of an anniversary dinner. It was tasty overall but, even keeping in mind the cost of local ingredients, felt overpriced because none of the dishes were truly "WOW." I'm having a hard time remembering what dishes we even ate (for comparison, I still remember everything we ordered at last year's anniversary dinner because it was so incredible). So, while it felt good supporting local farmers while I dined out, I don't think it's enough for me to justify making such a dent in my meager bank account again. - - Also, I know they now have veg Thursdays, but it's strange that the vegetarian selection is SO limited the rest of the time. --["ChelseaAllinger"] - ------ - ''2007-12-12 17:16:50'' [[nbsp]] Just a note about the Vegetarian Menu: - The menu is available on Thursdays because it is prepared fresh for that day like the rest of the menu. We have to bring in an extra chef on Thursdays to create this menu for you to enjoy. We order the food we need from the farms on Tuesday, it comes in Thursday at 8am. The Chef also comes in at 8am and works to prepare it throughout the entire evening. This as you can see gets expensive. Most places the food comes in frozen and is heated to perfection for you. We unfortunately do not follow this idea. We generally have one pasta dish on a night that is Vegetarian, and several appetizers and sides as well. Rochester is a "Steak and Potato" dominant dinner market and we need to be wary of that. There is not enough of a Market for Vegetarian Fine Dining in Rochester to be a realistic and profitable venue. Please direct any suggestions you may have about this or anything else directly to us at lentorestaurant@gmail.com Thanks! --["JayLongo"]	+ [http://rocwiki.org/Wiki_Settings/Images?sendfile=true&file=talkicon.png] '''See ["Lento/Comments" Archive Page] for comments prior to 2008.'''

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JustinKramer — 2009-08-25T06:53:44Z

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	+ ------ + ''2009-08-25 02:53:44'' [[nbsp]] I'm vegetarian while my girlfriend is not, and we both love it. Their veg options are creative and enticing rather than after-thoughts like at most other fine-dining establishments. The ambiance and service is classy. The indian-spiced carrot cake with cream cheese ice cream and pistachio butter is one of the best desserts I've ever eaten. --["Users/JustinKramer"]

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peteb — 2009-08-07T03:20:52Z

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- ''2009-06-09 10:55:31'' [[nbsp]] Went there this past Saturday (6/6/09) with a date. Even though we arrived 15 minutes early for our reservation, we were seated immediately - even with the restaurant being moderately full. Service was attentive, but not pushy. The waitstaff kept a watchful eye on us as we dined, but did not interrupt us. Our waitress even waited to take our orders until there was an appropriate break in conversation.	+ ''2009-06-09 10:55:31'' [[nbsp]] Went there this past Saturday (6/6/09) with a friend. Even though we arrived 15 minutes early for our reservation, we were seated immediately - even with the restaurant being moderately full. Service was attentive, but not pushy. The waitstaff kept a watchful eye on us as we dined, but did not interrupt us. Our waitress even waited to take our orders until there was an appropriate break in conversation.
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	+ ------ + ''2009-06-09 10:55:31'' [[nbsp]] Went there this past Saturday (6/6/09) with a date. Even though we arrived 15 minutes early for our reservation, we were seated immediately - even with the restaurant being moderately full. Service was attentive, but not pushy. The waitstaff kept a watchful eye on us as we dined, but did not interrupt us. Our waitress even waited to take our orders until there was an appropriate break in conversation. + + My date has very specific dining requirements, and as such, she relayed them to our waitress. The waitress checked with the kitchen staff, and quickly came back with options for her. I was quite impressed. I decided to try the rabbit cannelloni, and was not disappointed. My date's tamales were also fantastic. + + I would highly recommend Lento to anyone looking for a high-end dining experience, while still trying to be as good to the earth as possible. Hats off to everyone at Lento for this! --["Users/AdamLynch"]

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	+ ------ + ''2009-05-31 10:59:53'' [[nbsp]] Rabbit comes from Saturn Farms in Penfield. Their information is on the Lento website. + + Charlie R. --["Users/CharlieRogers"]

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	+ ------ + ''2009-05-31 00:09:44'' [[nbsp]] Love it!!! + My husband and I went this eve. for dinner. It was fantastic!! + Duck Pate was outstanding. + Does anyone know who their rabbit supplier (farmer) is by chance? Looking for rabbit to cook @ home. + I plan in taking my in- laws when they come to visit from Australia. + Great job, keep it up + --["Users/GretaKat"]

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peteb — 2009-05-06T23:32:57Z

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- '''Lento''' is a fine dining ["Restaurants" restaurant] with a focus on local, seasonal, sustainable, organic, and bio-dynamic food. The resume of the owner and Executive Chef, Arthur Rogers, is available on the website, as well as the menu for that night's dinner. The menu changes everyday, based on what the chef can get fresh (entrees are $12-$30). There is also a "featured farmer" link with an update about a local farm that supplies the restaurant.	+ '''Lento''' is a ["upscale restaurants" fine dining] ["Restaurants" restaurant] with a focus on local, seasonal, sustainable, organic, and bio-dynamic food. The resume of the owner and Executive Chef, Arthur Rogers, is available on the website, as well as the menu for that night's dinner. The menu changes everyday, based on what the chef can get fresh (entrees are $12-$30). There is also a "featured farmer" link with an update about a local farm that supplies the restaurant.

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	+ ------ + ''2009-04-15 21:06:20'' [[nbsp]] I've been waiting to try Lento and the $1 oysters gave us the perfect excuse. We were very pleased with the visit from start to finish- the decor is very upscale but not pretentious, the servers are attentive, knowledgeable and friendly, the food delicious and fresh. My two companions had oysters which they enjoyed and each also had a spring roll appetizer which was also very fresh and tasty. I had chicken served over beans and it was fantastic. We all shared the apple crisp dessert. It lived up to our expectations and then some. We will most certainly be back. Highly recommended. --["Users/ShawnaLusk"]

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JaredDavis — 2009-04-10T03:01:14Z

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	+ ------ + ''2009-04-09 23:01:14'' [[nbsp]] I finally tried Lento tonight with a group of friends after having drooled over the online menu for months. We went later than regular dinner hours so the setting was very calm but even so our table was set and we were promptly and comfortably seated (for 8). Not only were we promptly greeted, but we were greeted by the general manager himself who encouraged and clarified the Thursday night Vegetarian special for college students. I wasn't expecting such friendly treatment from an upscale restaurant (being a poor college student) and was even a little anxious to try Lento but I was very pleased with this greeting. The food was good, I had the sweet potato tamales that were offered on the vegetarian menu and a friend of mine had the gnocchi in spinach, radish and mascarpone sauce. Although the food was quite good, I do agree that it seemed to be trying too hard to be creative by throwing together a lot of (sometimes overpowering) ingredients, so I would hope to see some more clarified and supported flavors in the future. I very much enjoyed my experience and can't wait to go again. --["Users/JaredDavis"]

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EllenKelsey — 2009-04-08T18:20:25Z

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	+ ------ + ''2009-04-08 14:20:25'' [[nbsp]] Lento is the place to go for a nice meal when you'd like to converse with your dinner companion(s). I love the decor with exposed brick walls, wood beams and white table clothes. I've tried the prix fixe dinner, carnivore menu selections, and Thursday vegetarian menu and have enjoyed them all. The portion sizes are perfect...you'll want to clear your plate because it is so good - but won't feel too stuffed afterwords. --["Users/EllenKelsey"]