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Damiankumor — 2011-10-07T19:03:02Z

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- \|\|[[Address("284 Exchange Boulevard, Rochester NY, 14608")]] \|\| - \|\|<class="tablehead">'''Hours''' (as of February 2011 per Website)\|\| - \|\|'''Lunch:''' Monday-Friday: 11:30AM-3:00PM\|\| - \|\|'''Dinner:''' Monday-Thursday: 5:00PM-10:00PM\|\| - \|\|Friday/Saturday: 5:00PM to 11:00PM (Happy Hour 3:00PM-7:00PM)\|\| - \|\|Sunday: 5:00PM-9:00PM\|\| - \|\|Bar stays open for drinks and bar food until last call\|\| - \|\|<class="tablehead">'''Phone'''\|\| - \|\|585 454 6050\|\| - \|\|<class="tablehead">'''Alcohol'''\|\| - \|\|Yes\|\| - \|\|<class="tablehead">'''Accessible'''\|\| - \|\|Yes-includes an enclosed lift to go from entrance to seating area\|\| - \|\|<class="tablehead">'''Reservations By Email'''\|\| - \|\|[[MailTo(reservations AT virturestaurant DOT com)]]\|\| - \|\|<class="tablehead">'''Website'''\|\| - \|\|[http://www.VirtuRestaurant.com/]\|\|	+ \|\|284 Exchange Boulevard, Rochester NY, 14608\|\| + \|\|<class="tablehead">'''Status'''\|\| + \|\|Closed as of October ["2011"]\|\|
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- '''This restaurant is closed as of 10/7/11.''' See here for more info: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20111007/BUSINESS/111007006/Virtu-restaurant-closed	+ See ["Gone, But Not Forgotten"]
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- '''Virtu''' was an ["Upscale restaurants" upscale] ["Water Front Food" waterfront] ["Restaurants" restaurant] and ["Bars" bar] that opened in ["Corn Hill Landing"] in February ["2007"]. According to the owners, "virtu" means "a collection of fine art."	+ This restaurant is closed as of 10/7/11. See here for more info: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20111007/BUSINESS/111007006/Virtu-restaurant-closed
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- The kitchen served steak, seafood, and pasta dishes and has a full bar. Virtu was built on multiple levels but was fully wheelchair accessible.	+ '''Virtu''' was an ["Upscale restaurants" upscale] ["Water Front Food" waterfront] ["Restaurants" restaurant] and ["Bars" bar] that opened in ["Corn Hill Landing"] in February ["2007"]. According to the owners, "virtu" means "a collection of fine art."
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- Virtu was owned by ["David Alkaher"], who also owned the now-closed ["Sienna Grill and Bar"].	+ The kitchen served steak, seafood, and pasta dishes and has a full bar. Virtu was built on multiple levels but was fully wheelchair accessible.
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- ==Reception==	+ Virtu was owned by ["David Alkaher"], who also owned the now-closed ["Sienna Grill and Bar"].
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- A ["City Newspaper"] review by Noelle d'Estries (2.6.07) calls Virtu a "ray of light" in the midst of the winter blues and declares that Alkaher "strikes gold again". The reviewer went for drinks and an appetizer (pan-seared Ahi tuna, "excellent, and beautifully presented.") She also notes that wines by the glass range from $7-$18, and the bartender, Sherwin, is friendly. d'Estries mentions that sometimes upscale suggests stuffy, but Virtu is not stuffy--it is "classy." The user reviews in City praised the martinis (and another bartender, Renee, "who really knows how to treat customers" and the "inventive dishes complemented by simple ingredients."	+ ==Reception==
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- A ["Rochester Insider"] review by Robin L. Flanigan (2.13.07) focuses on listing food and drink selections. There are eight martinis on the menu as well as countless others that bartender Renee will mix up depending on what flavors a customer likes, domestic and import bottles of beer, sandwiches and creative burgers, other entrees (some from the owner's family recipes), three dessert wines, and homemade desserts. Flanigan also mentions that the men's room has a flat-screen TV installed above the urinals, usually tuned to sports or R News, and the ladies' room is due to have one installed soon. The restroom doors are opaque when the room is occupied and dark when it is vacant.	+ A ["City Newspaper"] review by Noelle d'Estries (2.6.07) calls Virtu a "ray of light" in the midst of the winter blues and declares that Alkaher "strikes gold again". The reviewer went for drinks and an appetizer (pan-seared Ahi tuna, "excellent, and beautifully presented.") She also notes that wines by the glass range from $7-$18, and the bartender, Sherwin, is friendly. d'Estries mentions that sometimes upscale suggests stuffy, but Virtu is not stuffy--it is "classy." The user reviews in City praised the martinis (and another bartender, Renee, "who really knows how to treat customers" and the "inventive dishes complemented by simple ingredients." + + A ["Rochester Insider"] review by Robin L. Flanigan (2.13.07) focuses on listing food and drink selections. There are eight martinis on the menu as well as countless others that bartender Renee will mix up depending on what flavors a customer likes, domestic and import bottles of beer, sandwiches and creative burgers, other entrees (some from the owner's family recipes), three dessert wines, and homemade desserts. Flanigan also mentions that the men's room has a flat-screen TV installed above the urinals, usually tuned to sports or R News, and the ladies' room is due to have one installed soon. The restroom doors are opaque when the room is occupied and dark when it is vacant.

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alexandergartley — 2011-10-07T17:10:50Z

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- '''Virtu''' is an ["Upscale restaurants" upscale] ["Water Front Food" waterfront] ["Restaurants" restaurant] and ["Bars" bar] that opened in ["Corn Hill Landing"] in February ["2007"]. According to the owners, "virtu" means "a collection of fine art."	+ '''Virtu''' was an ["Upscale restaurants" upscale] ["Water Front Food" waterfront] ["Restaurants" restaurant] and ["Bars" bar] that opened in ["Corn Hill Landing"] in February ["2007"]. According to the owners, "virtu" means "a collection of fine art."
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- The kitchen serves steak, seafood, and pasta dishes and has a full bar. Virtu is built on multiple levels but is fully wheelchair accessible.	+ The kitchen served steak, seafood, and pasta dishes and has a full bar. Virtu was built on multiple levels but was fully wheelchair accessible.
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- Virtu is owned by ["David Alkaher"], who also owned the now-closed ["Sienna Grill and Bar"].	+ Virtu was owned by ["David Alkaher"], who also owned the now-closed ["Sienna Grill and Bar"].

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alexandergartley — 2011-10-07T17:09:58Z

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alexandergartley — 2011-10-07T17:09:30Z

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	+ + '''This restaurant is closed as of 10/7/11.''' See here for more info: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20111007/BUSINESS/111007006/Virtu-restaurant-closed

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EileenF — 2011-10-05T13:11:17Z

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- '''PrettyGirl-please check your ["Users/Prettygirl" User Page]-some VERY important info there to help you. --["Users/PeteB"]	+ '''PrettyGirl-please check your ["Users/Prettygirl" User Page]-some VERY important info there to help you.''' --["Users/PeteB"]

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mercdotes — 2011-10-05T11:58:53Z

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	+ ------ + ''2011-10-05 07:58:53'' [[nbsp]] Best bolognese sauce in the city, hands down. Now when I have a pasta/Italian food craving, I think of Virtu. I sincerely hope they NEVER take it off the menu. --["Users/MerCDotes"]

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peteb — 2011-09-15T14:17:50Z

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	+ '''PrettyGirl-please check your ["Users/Prettygirl" User Page]-some VERY important info there to help you. --["Users/PeteB"]

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PrettyGirl — 2011-09-15T07:05:09Z

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	+ ------ + ''2011-09-15 03:05:09'' [[nbsp]] As a former employee, this establishment has a past history of not paying its employees. The employees are also not receiving tips. If you do go to eat, which is a great place to eat, tip your server in cash. The credit card tips are put on paychecks, but come Friday, the money is not in the bank account, leading me to believe that the tips you thought were going to the server, were actually used for other things. I will remove this post when I and my former coworkers have been paid. As of current, we have at least three weeks of paychecks that when we go to the company's bank (which we go every day now), the bank knows our faces and gives us a sympathetic look, and cannot give us the money. I wish current employees luck, and hope the owner keeps their head above water --["Users/PrettyGirl"]

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peteb — 2011-08-10T03:19:04Z

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- ''2011-08-09 23:06:03'' I've been here 3 times since we moved to Rochester. If you're looking for instant service and food to served as soon as you order, this is not the place for you. This is also not the place for you if you are on a budget and expect to only order an entree and be satisfied. If you are looking for a nice, relaxing drawn out evening eating delicious food and drinking delicious cocktails, come here. But you should expect to order more than one thing from the menu. It's really a consistently very good place to eat. Definitely try whatever seafood chowder/soup they have!	+ ''2011-08-09 23:06:03'' I've been here 3 times since we moved to Rochester. If you're looking for instant service and food to served as soon as you order, this is not the place for you. This is also not the place for you if you are on a budget and expect to only order an entree and be satisfied. If you are looking for a nice, relaxing drawn out evening eating delicious food and drinking delicious cocktails, come here. But you should expect to order more than one thing from the menu. It's really a consistently very good place to eat. Definitely try whatever seafood chowder/soup they have!-- ["Users/colacokacola"]

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colacokacola — 2011-08-10T03:09:28Z

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	+ ------ + ''2011-08-09 23:06:03'' I've been here 3 times since we moved to Rochester. If you're looking for instant service and food to served as soon as you order, this is not the place for you. This is also not the place for you if you are on a budget and expect to only order an entree and be satisfied. If you are looking for a nice, relaxing drawn out evening eating delicious food and drinking delicious cocktails, come here. But you should expect to order more than one thing from the menu. It's really a consistently very good place to eat. Definitely try whatever seafood chowder/soup they have!

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almorinelli — 2011-07-05T18:36:03Z

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	+ ------ + ''2011-07-05 14:36:03'' [[nbsp]] I have always enjoyed my meals at Virtu and we always seem to get good service. Our most recent visit was true to form on both counts. That being said, a return visit is doubtful.Our last 2 meals have had a common theme. My wife was very happy with her Gnocchi dish and while my Osso Bucco tasted very good it is the main reason that we will probably not return. It was the size of a small tomato and had literally 2 forks full of meat. At $24 3/4 of the veal shank should not be bone. I don't think for $80.00 I should leave anyplace hungry and I am not going to spend between $8 and $10 on an appetizers and ask for more bread to solve this issue. I am not against spending top dollar on a good meal,just make it representative of the cost. It's a shame, I like everything about this place except the bang for the buck --["Users/almorinelli"]

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walternmoss — 2011-07-03T16:33:22Z

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- ''2011-07-03 12:33:18'' [[nbsp]] Pretentious and overpriced. The servers were haughty and cold. Most of the food was mediocre, some inedible (e.g. seafood). The only nice thing is the view of the river and city: but they won't let you sit riverside without a reservation...even if none of those tables are reserved!!! Weird. --["Users/walternmoss"]	+ ''2011-07-03 12:33:22'' [[nbsp]] Pretentious and overpriced. The servers were haughty and cold. Most of the food was mediocre, some inedible (e.g. seafood). The only nice thing is the view of the river and city: but they won't let you sit riverside without a reservation...even if none of those tables are reserved!!! Weird. --["Users/walternmoss"]

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walternmoss — 2011-07-03T16:33:18Z

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	+ ------ + ''2011-07-03 12:33:18'' [[nbsp]] Pretentious and overpriced. The servers were haughty and cold. Most of the food was mediocre, some inedible (e.g. seafood). The only nice thing is the view of the river and city: but they won't let you sit riverside without a reservation...even if none of those tables are reserved!!! Weird. --["Users/walternmoss"]

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RachelHenderson — 2011-06-07T13:58:28Z

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	+ ------ + ''2011-06-07 09:58:28'' [[nbsp]] Ate here for the first time Sunday night, and was pleasantly surprised by how good the food was. Oftentimes restaurants listed as "fine dining" give you mediocre tasting food and small portions for a steep price. Virtu did none of this. Every bite was absolutely worth it. My boyfriend and I started off with the polenta fries, which actually looked more like french toast sticks to me. But they tasted unbelievable, and came with a delicious gorgonzola dipping sauce. I decided on the pasta bolognese - meat sauce was a mixture of veal, pancetta and pork and was just out of this world. So tasty. My boyfriend actually received an entirely different meal than he ordered - it was the first night of work for our poor waiter. So, instead of taking it away, they gave it to him for free and boxed up his actual meal for take-out. Amazing customer service. And both meals were delicious (I of course tried both). The mistake meal was a perfectly cooked ribeye with what my boyfriend described as the best sauce he's ever tasted. And the black pepper fettucini in the second meal was just as good the next day for leftovers. I am so happy we tried this place, and can't wait to go back again! --["Users/RachelHenderson"]

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peteb — 2011-04-19T00:07:12Z

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- ------ - ''2011-04-18 18:42:15'' [[nbsp]] Our last dinner at Virtu was the most enjoyable evening.The menu was wonderful and the service was great. The flavors of our dinner entree was the closest to Sienna's Rest. , which also was owed by David Alkahar, and one of my favorites. --["Users/RosalieChiavetta"] - ------ - ''2011-04-18 19:00:10'' [[nbsp]] I would recommend Virtu to anyone who would like an exceptional dinner and beautiful view. The dinner we enjoyed had the most wonderful flavor combinations and the most beautiful presentation. You have to experience it to know what I am talking about. We had a great evening from the bartender, to our friendly server and the warm atmosphere, and excellent food and wine.Highly recommend Virtu! --["Users/RosalieChiavetta"]	+ ''2011-04-18 18:42:15'' [[nbsp]] Our last dinner at Virtu was the most enjoyable evening.The menu was wonderful and the service was great. The flavors of our dinner entree was the closest to Sienna's Rest. , which also was owed by David Alkahar, and one of my favorites. I would recommend Virtu to anyone who would like an exceptional dinner and beautiful view. The dinner we enjoyed had the most wonderful flavor combinations and the most beautiful presentation. You have to experience it to know what I am talking about. We had a great evening from the bartender, to our friendly server and the warm atmosphere, and excellent food and wine.Highly recommend Virtu! --["Users/RosalieChiavetta"]

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RosalieChiavetta — 2011-04-18T23:00:10Z

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	+ ------ + ''2011-04-18 19:00:10'' [[nbsp]] I would recommend Virtu to anyone who would like an exceptional dinner and beautiful view. The dinner we enjoyed had the most wonderful flavor combinations and the most beautiful presentation. You have to experience it to know what I am talking about. We had a great evening from the bartender, to our friendly server and the warm atmosphere, and excellent food and wine.Highly recommend Virtu! --["Users/RosalieChiavetta"]

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	+ ------ + ''2011-04-18 18:42:15'' [[nbsp]] Our last dinner at Virtu was the most enjoyable evening.The menu was wonderful and the service was great. The flavors of our dinner entree was the closest to Sienna's Rest. , which also was owed by David Alkahar, and one of my favorites. --["Users/RosalieChiavetta"]

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peteb — 2011-04-06T19:25:33Z

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	+ '''Admin Note:''' ["Users/Jeanine"] is married to the owner of Virtu. See the response on the City Newspaper review by "Jeanine L. Alkaher" --["Users/DamianKumor"]
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- ''2011-04-05 15:10:14'' [[nbsp]] FYI: ["Users/Jeanine"] is married to the owner of Virtu. See the response on the City Newspaper review by "Jeanine L. Alkaher" --["Users/DamianKumor"]

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Damiankumor — 2011-04-06T07:26:46Z

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Damiankumor — 2011-04-05T19:01:48Z

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- ''2007-02-02 10:35:12'' [[nbsp]] It seems like Virtu is going for a quiet opening without any advertising. We happened to see the 'now open' banner while driving by and decided to give it a try. The decor is beautiful--sort of a dark, multi-level version of ["Eros Restaurant & Bar" Eros]. The service was extremely attentive. My boyfriend had to take a phone call right before the food arrived, and when the waiter saw that he hadn't returned after 2 minutes, he brought the food back to the kitchen to keep warm. When my boyfriend still hadn't returned after 10 minutes, the waiter asked me if he was ok and reassured me that the food was being kept warm. As soon as he came back, the food was in front of him within a minute. Now, on to the food. We started out with an ahi tuna appetizer that was covered in sesame seeds and came with an asian bbq sauce and five spice. I am not much of a fan of raw or near-raw fish, but this was delicious. For the entree, we were both in the mood for steak: I got a strip steak ($23 for a huge piece of meat covered in a red wine reduction, mashed potatoes, and green beans). ["BenMargolis"] got a Guinness-marinated flank steak that came with horseradish mashed potatoes and green beans. Both steaks were excellent and the portion sizes were perfect. For dessert, we got a flourless chocolate cake with ice cream--very yummy. Overall, it was a great experience. I'd give the service and decor 10/10 and the food was an 8 or so. It wasn't the most amazing meal I've ever had, but it was definitely very good. The best part about the menu (which is large and varied) is that instead of using pretentious, "upscale" ingredients in weird combinations that most people don't like, they make creative but simple dishes. At restaurants like this, I usually find one or two things on the menu that don't have ingredients I don't like, but here, I would have eaten almost anything on the entire menu. Virtu is upscale without the pretension and I think it's a perfect addition to ["Corn Hill Landing"]. --["RachelBlumenthal"] - ------ - ''2007-03-31 15:53:26'' [[nbsp]] At this place, knowledgeable waiters always enhance the meal...not to mention a fantastic value for lunch. The pesto pasta arrives watery - but request extra sauce, now we're talking. At night, the oyster appetizer, said to be extremely popular, makes one sorely miss ethnic restaurant versions, or even seafood market fry-ups. Actually prefer the daytime ambiance – open, airy – over nighttime (which reminds me of the Cheesecake Factory with its, ahem, manufactured mysterious air). --["ChristineLeo"] - ------ - ''2007-04-06 11:14:19'' [[nbsp]] Had a hit-and-miss meal here--- We started with the seared tuna appetizer that Rachel mentioned above, which I thought was quite good, although my companion disagreed. We got our bread after the appetizer (?), which had a pretzel-like consistancy and was quite tasty. It came with two infused-butters (salmon and kalamata olive, both daring choices) and dipping-oil. For my entree, I ordered the lamb chops. The meat was well-prepared, and the cucumber and vinagrette dressing was interesting, but did not mesh well. The "wild" rice accompaniment was far-from-wild. My companion's dish consisted of a pounded chicken breast fried and breaded, topped with honey-mustard and served with the same boring wild rice. The dish seemed like something that could have come from a diner. The food was reasonably-priced, and the service and atmosphere were nice, so we weren't too disappointed, but I think there is some room for improvement. --["EastSideStephen"] - ------ - ''2007-04-21 09:28:03'' [[nbsp]] I love the idea of an upscale restaurant at Corn Hill Landing and I really wanted to enjoy Virtu - but I was highly disappointed. The decor had a quality I've experienced at other Rochester restaurants that are trying to be modern/trendy that doesn't quite sit well with me. The best I can explain it as is a bit "hotel-y". Somehow the eating establishments in this city just can't pull it off like restaurants I've been to in other cities. To start the martinis were quite good, and the crab cake appetizer was nice but then the meal went downhill with mediocre salads and bad entrees. My major complaint was the overwhelming use of salt and black pepper as the only seasoning flavors. My recommendation is to hit up the bar at Virtu but skip the dinner - you'll end up with a hefty bill and a mediocre dinner. --["EllenKelsey"] - ------ - ''2007-04-25 18:05:19'' [[nbsp]] Wonderful views of the river and the bridge. Very upscale and pleasing decor. Servers were very friendly and conscientious. The seared ahi and calamari appetizers were excellent. However, the ahi and pork loin entrees were not cooked to our specifications. We wanted rare and they were both well done. The desserts were very good. We will dine here again because we hope this Corn Hill Landing restaurant will succeed, but the food better improve. --["SueZee"] - ------ - ''2007-05-12 14:47:39'' [[nbsp]] I was highly disappointed by my Virtu experience. Visited for lunch on a Friday at 12:45 and the place was almost empty, but they were out of everything. I had to go through three separate orders of entrees that were out before I ave up and ordered an $8 Caesar salad that was just lettuce and dressing. $11 in all for a salad that didn't even fill me up. Service was good, but ideally a restaurant should have food as well. --["AlixHamilton"] - ------ - ''2007-05-14 17:24:06'' [[nbsp]] My wife and I visted virtu about a month ago on a friday night. Food was excellent (both had specials), service was great and the atmosphere was nice too. We took a large party there (13 ppl) on Saturday, we have reservations at 5:15. They called ahead to confirm and to ask which private area we wanted (classy.) upon our arrival, we were greeted by our waiter and all was well. Things went downhill from there, as they were out of many wines and beers, the table had no salt/pepper, and the waiter would dissapear for long periods of time. The food was excellent (I had the Ahi Tuna), but it came out it multiple waves, seperated by 3 or 4 minutes each -- which was unacceptable. All in all, they do couples or small groups well, but beware of large parties. They seemed unprepared and unable to handle 13 people. We'll def. be going back, but by ourselves. --["GusWeber"] - ------ - ''2007-06-06 10:12:14'' [[nbsp]] ...what a let-down! The bartender was cold, sour and totally unfriendly. The waiter (at a group of eleven) waited 'till he got halfway around the table to mention what, from the menu, was not available. - - The restaurant has a good thing going; location, strong chef and market niche, but they'll soon lose any interest clients have if the service stays static. - - ...and is it just me or will that interior look totally dated in a few short years? --["JasonRoberts"] - ------ - ''2007-06-22 12:20:24'' [[nbsp]] Almost the whole experience was awful. An hour and change between apps and entree is too long for anyone. The dough on the mozzerella tempora was not cooked through, my husbands entree (after an hour of waiting) had a half of a pound of salt in it and we are still convinced that it was not the exact thing that he ordered but by that point I wanted the experience at Virtu to end-need not stay any longer. The bar was cool and maybe I would go back for drinks there but will not return for food ever. --["JakeAlexander"] - ------ - ''2007-07-31 14:51:54'' [[nbsp]] I took a good friend to Virtu for her birthday about a month ago and had a great experience with both food and service. I had the marinated pork...was the marinade was bourbon and mustard? can't remember exactly...but it was hands down the best pork dish I've ever had. I didn't pay much attention to the decor because we sat outside and thoroughly enjoyed the view of the water and the skyline. Service was flawless. Overall a very good experience that was well worth the price. I have referred several others and have gotten good reviews from them as well. --["LanceTeitsworth"] - ------ - ''2007-08-31 11:24:24'' [[nbsp]] Ive eaten here 3 times and Ive never really had a good meal. (My pasta one time was ok, but I changed the sauce it originally came with to make it better.) - - The space is beautiful, the deck is nice to dine on (uncomfortable Walmart chairs though) and every place should have bathrooms like this, but the space doesnt make up for the food which is just so-so. - - I think Ill just go there for drinks after Amerks games. - - Nice looking trendy place. --["users/MrRochester"] - ------ - ''2007-09-25 21:23:54'' [[nbsp]] Absolutely the worst service in Rochester. My parents and coworkers also reported bad experiences. The food was good, but not good enough to overcome the unsophisticated servers. We waited 20 minutes for a cocktail at 6 p.m. on a Friday. The server's explanation was that there was "only one bartender on." FOR FRIDAY HAPPY HOUR?! My parents also had to wait forever for a drink and the staff was defensive when called on it. Service was terribly slow overall. It's too bad, because the atmosphere, especially on the deck, is wonderful. But with too young, Britney-Spears wanna-be serves, this place will die a slow death. People won't stand for that kind of treatment. --["RochGirl"] - ------ - ''2007-10-14 21:40:01'' [[nbsp]] I had a good experience here last night. Our waiter was clearly inexperienced, but the waitstaff worked as a team to give us pretty good service. All the entrees, appetizers and salads for a party of 4 were quite good. And the prices are reasonable for the level of service and the quality of the food. --["RottenChester"] - ------ - ''2007-10-28 19:29:28'' [[nbsp]] Dave Mahon & I went tonight for the Rocwiki meeting. Nice large parking area w/ 4 handicapped spots. Very impressed by the lift to get you to the seating area. I had Linguini w/ Onions, Braised Ham, Garlic in a cream sauce. VERY good but the onions were way too much-I think half the onions would've been good enough. My wife enjoyed the leftovers! - - A little pricey for a regular spot but for special occassions it's nice - - '''Next Day Update:''' I'm having major gut issues today--hate to say it but I think its due to the overload of onions.--["Users/PeteB"] - ------ - ''2007-10-28 20:18:42'' [[nbsp]] The beer selection was mostly Canadian and European imports; I ordered a [http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/45/74/ Post Road Pumpkin Ale]. Service was prompt and attentive, but unobtrusive. A TV was set to the day's football games; it was muted when food service began at 5pm. - - I ordered the shrimp cerviche salad, which had a generous helping of shrimp and thin slices of avocado, chunks of tomato and red onion on a bed of greens. It was light and refreshing, well presented, and I felt it was appropriately sized. The dressing was spot on. It was served with some slices of crusty bread and three different toppings: an olive tapenade, a cinnamon-maple spread and a lightly garlic oil sauce. - - Even wearing t-shirts and jeans, we were given the same service that other diners, wearing theatre-going garb, were provided. - - Prices were in line with the other area ["upscale restaurants"]. --["DaveMahon"] - ------ - ''2007-10-29 01:01:00'' [[nbsp]] Vegetarian choices include three appetizers (one vegan), a few uninteresting salads, two pasta dishes (one possibly vegan), one entree. Bread came with a variety of spreads (garlic oil, olive butter, maple sugar cinnamon butter), and gorgonzola fondue was good. I had the pesto and white beans dish, which was really excellent. Good service, nice atmosphere, not shockingly overpriced, great views of the city and new bridge. --["AzureHansen"] - ------ - ''2007-11-05 19:31:47''[[footnote(Another comment came from the same IP address. See the commentator's edit history to judge its validity.)]] [[nbsp]] I went for lunch today and was very appalled by the service. WE had this waitress Atraya, she was very rude and wasn't very happy. I lost my apetite just from her attitude. Needless to say, I didn't enjoy my lunch. Worst of all, I saw another waitress in the ladies room who came out of the stall and didn't wash her hands. How unsanitary. I am very disgusted and will never return to Virtu. --["JaclynHilton"] - ------ - ''2007-11-05 22:10:16''[[footnote(Another comment came from the same IP address. See the commentator's edit history to judge its validity.)]] [[nbsp]] Absolutely worse service ever! Food was subpar, I might as well have gone and eaten at McDonalds. This restaurant gets 2 Thumbs Down. --["CraigJane"] - ------ - ''2007-11-05 22:32:56'' [[nbsp]] i do not recommend this restaurant to anyone. HORRIBLE service and food quality. Not only is the food disgusting it is very over priced. --["RachelTam"] - ------ - ''2007-11-26 20:22:30'' [[nbsp]] I don't understand why the "trolling" warning is up there. Seems a common theme is poor service. Not everything will be positive! I can tell you my post below is for real! --["RochGirl"] - ------ - ''2007-11-29 16:48:44'' [[nbsp]] The new wine list looks very interesting! --["GordonAnderson"] - ------ - ''2008-02-20 09:44:32'' [[nbsp]] I have visited Virtu twice and both times the food has been excellent. During the week it isn't too busy and tables are available to overlook the river (pleasant site at night). Service has been hit or miss so I believe others concerns but, this past time our server was wonderful and accommodating. Regardless of the servers, the risotto dish is fantastic! --["NightlifeCher"] - ------ - ''2008-04-28 23:28:39'' [[nbsp]] Went there to celebrate with the folks at work. The steak and sea food were perfect. My ap-pear-entini was fabulous, but the vegetarian entree was very mediocre. Good ambience and service. --["SmitaRao"] - ------ - ''2008-04-29 08:50:58'' [[nbsp]] I went to dinner on April 18. I got a Caesar salad that had about 1/2 romaine lettuce and 1/2 romaine hearts. My buddy complained that his was similar and had brown hearts and was instructed by the waiter (per the chef) that in the future, he should specify that he didn't want romaine hearts in the salad. (!) - - Our steaks, the Guinness Flank Steaks, were small and overcooked. - - I would have a hard time returning to this establishment. --["MikeFisher"] - ------ - ''2008-05-24 17:21:54'' [[nbsp]] This is a beautiful restaurant in a beautiful part of the city with a beautiful view. Too bad that's about all that it is. The inside reminds me of many of the hip places you see throughout NYC. But aside from that and the nice bathrooms, there is nothing noteworthy on the menu. I ordered a Mojito and an Espresso Martini. The bartender handed me a Mudslide Martini instead and probably never realized what he had done. They both taste the same but an espresso martini is dark and doesn't have any cream in it. He then told me another bartender was making my Mojito because she makes the best Mojito in the city. I was looking forward to it but was disappointed. It wasn't sweet enough and had very little rum in it. There should only be a splash of club soda in it and my glass was full of it, even though it was flat. We sat outside by the water until the hostess told us that our table was ready. Once we sat down we waited, and waited, and waited! What a waste of a gorgeous night! We must have been sitting at our table for almost 20 minutes before anybody came over. The pasta was great but unfortunately I didn't order pasta. I ordered their ribeye special and told Dan that I would like it medium rare. When it arrived the first thing I did was check to see if it was medium rare. It wasn't. It was well done. I checked in several spots and they were all the same. I managed to grab our server's attention when he was done with the table next to ours and told him the meat is well done. His asked me if I was sure, and that maybe I was cutting into the fat. I assured him that it was overcooked and then he said, "What do you want me to do? Have another one cooked?" Ummmm.... I don't know of any other way to do it so I of course said yes! I should have kept the risotto, shrimp and asparagus because when he returned with another plate 10 minutes later, the asparagus had shrunk and there was half as much risotto as before. I think the shrimp was still the same one though. The meat was the right temperature this time but it was an awful cut of meat which consisted of mostly fat. I read the reviews and didn’t want to go because the first time I ate here also wasn’t that great. But that was last year shortly after they opened and it was a beautiful night to be outside and by the water, so I gave in. I’ll be sure not to make this mistake again!!! We have a lot better places in the city that serve both good food and good drinks and have knowledgeable professional staff! I’ll spend my money there next time and forego the waterside view! --["Users/AlexProtasiewicz"] - ------ - ''2008-06-13 15:41:40'' [[nbsp]] This place exudes class. Never had a bad meal, and the service has been excellent. The patio is, in my opinion the best in town. --["Users/JK44"] - ------ - ''2008-06-14 00:20:39'' [[nbsp]] I have read the reviews about Virtu and decided to eat there a few times before writing my review. First let me start off by saying that I have been a fan of Chef Mondry- Doeblers since she worked at Sienna. And as far as the food is concerned at Virtu she has done an amazing job. Granted it doesn't come with the creativity and flair that Siennas food had, or still has but it still very good and the specials are elegant and quite tasty. My concern about Virtu seems to be the same as everyone elses. Although the food is great the problems all seem to be in the service. I was in tonight with several freinds. The bartender..I think her name was Atraya was miserable. Not someone I would want to start the customers night off with . She just left a bad taste. Our server however was worse. Dan seemed not to know much about the menu and certainly doesn't seem to have the polish that some of the other servers have. The manager seemed very stand- offish to the point of rude at the end of the night and seemed more interested in her glass of wine than the customers experience. I will go to eat there again but hopefully the service will improve to the standards of the food!! --["Users/JisanaDeFaccio"] - ------ - ''2008-07-11 20:26:29'' [[nbsp]] Well let me start by saying that there cannot be a better place to view the fireworks in Rochester!!!! So impressive!!! We had reservations for quite a few months and very glad that we did because the restaurant was a full house. The experience was enjoyable. We were sat about half an hour after our arrival which due to how busy We were not upset. I and other members of my party ordered quite a few of the specialty martinis and some wine off the very fun wine list. Much to our suprise only because the bar was swamped with only two bartenders the drinks came very promptly and were absolutely DE-LISH...! The food on the other hand was pretty awful!!!! Our server was nice but obviously overwhelmed fighting the crowd. I will go back mainly because the location the hostess/ manager? left a bit to be desired. Hope they can get it together. --["Users/pattygoldstien"] - ------ - ''2008-07-23 18:23:08'' [[nbsp]] I just want to say that this place is the best place in town, hands down. I come here at least three times a week. I am always pleasently welcomed by the General Manager Shawna who knows her customers by name which you really cant get anywhere else. And,the bartender Patrick who just recently started there as always took great care of me at the bar for lunch. For lunch I had there Ahi tuna appetizer which was cooked to perfection ! - Then, I always get my favorite the Bolognese. Which, today I found out is there signature dish. The chef wasn't available but I wanted to commend her on another great lunch.I recommend this to all my friends and family and they too love Virtu. Hopefully, weather permitting I'll be having lunch on there patio Friday:) --["Users/AvirtuReg"] - ------ - ''2008-08-18 13:33:32'' [[nbsp]] Our recent trip to Virtu (8/8/08) was a mixed experience. On the plus side, we were greeted and seated promptly, the staff was courteous and overall our food was very good. Unfortunately, the list of "needs improvement" outweighs the positives. We ordered a bottle of one of two wines the restaurant was recommending for the evening. To accompany it, we ordered an antipasto to share. The kitchen should have been embarrassed to send it out. The assortment was uninspired and the presentation left alot to be desired consisting of chunks of salami (luckily they were classy enough not to jab them with toothpicks), chunks of cheese that looked like it came presliced from a package, need I go on? The service was abyssmal and we waited over 45 minutes for our entrees and another 20 minutes at the end of the meal for the waiter to bring back our credit card and charge slip for signature. We were seated in the area directly across from the front door and on a sunny evening, the light was almost blinding one of my dinner companions. We were told to just "slide the table to the left a few inches". It would be advisable for the owners to invest in a shade so patrons don't have to rearrange furniture in the middle of a meal. Knowing that Virtu is affiliated with Sienna, my expectations were set very high and we walked away a bit disappointed. Major improvements to the service and consistency in the presentation would go a long way! --["Users/SUEFINE"] - ------ - ''2008-08-22 12:26:04'' [[nbsp]] My last experience was extremely disappointing. Had reservations and arrived early to enjoy a drink at the bar. Bartenders are always wonderful and attentive - I am embarrasingly picky about my martini orders but, they have always gotten it right! However, when sat we waited 15 minutes for a server, I wound up returning to the bar to get another drink for myself and guest and talked to the hostess. She apologized and went to get a server. I could see her trying to talk to different servers to pick up our table. The server we had first greeted the table next to us that was just sat and never apologized for our wait. Instead, he threw his fellow server under a bus telling us that he couldn't handle the table and was easily overwhelmed. Very unprofessional. It may have been my fault that I stated "I think we are ready to order" instead of a more definite answer because he replied, "I'll give you more time to read the menu" and disappered for another several minutes. We decided to only get entrees because we didn't want to be there any longer than needed anymore. I will excuse the food because it was the first day of their new menu and their execution was sub par. The truffled mashed potatoes were soupy and... I'm not sure how to explain it besides, unimpressive. We were still hungry and ordered the ribs to go - they were extremely fatty. I will credit the server for being pleasant I just prefer more professionality. I am hoping this is an isolated incidence. I have always loved it there. --["Users/NightlifeCher"] - ------ - ''2008-09-26 02:06:41'' [[nbsp]] I am normally a very complacent and forgiving restaurant guest. I was looking forward to dining at Virtu and, delicious food aside, was APPALLED by every aspect of my experience at this establishment. I was celebrating a friend’s birthday, and our whole crew was excited to sit near the river and enjoy some great food. Unfortunately, the front of the house staff at this place offended on numerous occasions, most notably our server… she was awful. - - The 3 of us arrived right on time for our 7:30 reservation and were seated promptly at a table with a perfect view of the bridge. Shortly after taking our seat a very friendly person came over and filled our water glasses. His service was the ONLY outstanding part of our meal. After he left we proceeded to sit at our table for 20 minutes without ever seeing a server glance our way. We were completely ignored for nearly a half-hour. As per most fast-food establishments and diners, I was forced to flag someone down… as if prompt service was an unreasonable expectation. Our "server" made her way over to our table, half-apologized for making us wait saying “nobody told me they sat you”. She then took our food orders without ever mentioning a special (which I later overheard her telling a new table was a delicious steak entree) and disappeared for another 15-20 minutes while we sat waiting for our cocktails. The water person then stopped by and dropped some bread and a delicious trio of spreads… unfortunately there was what I could only conclude to be a pubic hair floating in our garlic olive oil. Thankfully, our water person was accessible (more so than the actual server ever was throughout our meal) and he promptly replaced the ramekin with a sincere apology. - - Nearly 45 minutes after our arrival the crab fritters and martinis were at our table. The fritters, although described by our server as “extra mushy crab cakes”, were exceptional. It’s unfortunate they were made to sound so unappealing. My martini glass had a giant chip in the rim but at that point I just sipped from the other side… I didn’t want to risk having to wait another 20 minutes for a cocktail. About an hour and a half into the meal our entrees were dropped… and they were EXCELLENT (or maybe we were just starving). The birthday girl ordered the Lobster Puttanesca, I ordered the Atlantic salmon, and our other friend had the Spinach Ravioli with a Caesar salad. The dishes were flavorful and beautifully arranged. The kitchen staff here knows what they are doing (I wish I could say the same about the service staff). - - By the time we finished our entrees it was nearly 9:30. We would have loved to purchase a bottle of champagne and some desert but the preceding service had given us serious reason to reconsider. We opted for cocktails and desert at The Social where we received friendly, pre-emptive service. What was even worse was that nobody ever seemed apologetic about the sub-par service we were receiving; it was like this service was the way they treated any person who walked through the door intending to spend $250 on food and drinks. If you want to eat halfway-decent over-priced food served with a nonchalant attitude and an eye for offending customers, head to virtue... you won't be disappointed. - --["Users/parkaveglutton"] - ------ - ''2008-10-03 13:50:32'' [[nbsp]] Does this mean that the food will improve? --["Users/AthenaStephanopolous"] - ------ - ''2008-10-04 16:36:19'' [[nbsp]] The decor is great, the service was ok, but the food was not impressive. I went on a Tuesday, so it may have been an off night, but every dish tasted like it was doused in butter to make up for the lack of complexity in flavor. I probably won't go back, but if I do, it will definitely be on a weekend. --["Users/JaredStrohl"] - ------ - ''2008-10-06 16:12:35'' [[nbsp]] So sorry to see that the Chef has left. The only thing this restaurant had going for it was the food.As for Athena's comment....unfortunately the food got worse. We ate dinner here on Friday October 3rd. What a major disappointment. You can tell that there is no longer anyone in that kitchen that cares. The food was salty, sloppy, and just a disappointment all the way around. Go for wine... the list is the best in town and to socialize, I will wait to see where the Chef lands and go to eat there instead --["Users/MischaAlton"] - ------ - ''2008-10-07 11:13:22'' [[nbsp]] I have never been to Virtu. - - As someone who looks at RocWiki daily, the patterns and frequency of negative comments make me wonder if there is a collaborative effort to slam them. It is my opinion that there is. There have been a few people posting under different usernames that seem to be the same person. (AthenaStephanopolous may also be KristinFlores who seems to be connected to the Gate House Cafe.) - - Like everything on the internet, take what you read here with a grain of salt. (Including what I have written.) - - Update by Badfish 10/08/08: The posting methods of Kristen and Athena have been done in a way which would indicate one of 2 possibilities: 1. They are the same person posting under different names. 2. They are 2 individuals both sharing and posting from 2 different computers. My opinion is that it is probably option 2, but option 1 is still a real possibility. --["Users/BadFish"] - ------ - ''2008-10-07 16:26:37'' [[nbsp]] Regarding above comment, it has been noted on ["Users/Badfish" Badfish's user profile] via a comment from ["kristenfloresfratto"] that she and and ["AthenaStephanopolous"] occassionally share a computer hence the possible reason for comments coming from the same IP. --["Users/PeteB"] - ------ - I'd tried to write a review of Virtu, but everything is locked. I had an awful dining experience at Virtu last week. I think it is not in the spirit of a Wiki to lock it just because comments are negative. Rather than a conspiracy against Virtu, it seems like the creator of this page is in with the owner of Virtu. I went with my wife on a Sunday night. We had the following: house salad, calamari, samosos, seared "ahi" tuna, and the duck. It was without a doubt the worst meal I have had since I moved to Rochester 4 years ago. - - house salad - wilted greens, boring vinaigrette, only 1 slice of sundried tomato - calamari - really seemed like salt and lemon with calamari on the side. I have never tasted food so salty and lemony. - chicken samosos - these were okay, not outstanding, but not bad - seared "ahi" tuna - the biggest issue here was that it was not ahi tuna. It was yellowfin or albacore. I complained to the waitress and she did nothing to address my complaint. It was called ahi tuna on the menu, but they did not serve ahi. This is atrocious to me. - duck - undercooked and not that tasty. Also included a stuffing on the side that seemed like it was leftover from thanksgiving and tasted like ham. - - Overall it was a horrendous dining experience. I would like to comment on that in a Wiki, but somebody has taken this Wiki into their own hands. 12/15/08-["Users/Tcrafts"] - ------ - Naw, we just meant to lock it for a few days to let a dispute quiet down, and then forgot about it. I suppose it did quiet down :-) It's unlocked now. 12/15/08-["Users/RyanTucker"] - ------ - In response to Tcrafts comment Yellowfin Tuna=ahi Tuna 12/16/08-["Users/ArielArias"] - ------- - Well it was pale pink/white.... not a deep red. So it wasn't the ahi I am used to. 12/16/08-["Users/Tcrafts"] - ------ - ''2008-12-18 10:17:55'' [[nbsp]] I love the conspiracy theory about slamming this restaurant. Very funny. Maybe its the owner claiming a conspiracy? If so, just fix the problems listed over-and-over and you could have a gold mine with this place. - - We read the bad reviews and heard from many our friends that the bar was nice and restaurant/food was disappointing. I agree with a lot of what is written. It is a beautiful space. I'm sure its great in the summer to sit outside and enjoy the view but I suggest you go for a drink and get dinner somewhere else. We ordered tapas and they were cold and slimy. Service was OK but was more interested in waiting on the employee table sitting next to us. A couple sitting close to us got into an argument with the waiter. Not good..... --["Users/JamesPatrick"] - ------ - ------ - ''2008-12-29 02:23:36'' [[nbsp]] This is the first upscale restaurant that I've been to and it is very nice. It has a very classy atmosphere and I would recommend it to anyone trying to have a romantic or girls/fellas night out. The Pittsburgh steak salad and the P**** Galore, alcoholic drink, are a must try. --["Users/kanlevert"]	+ [http://rocwiki.org/Wiki_Settings/Images?sendfile=true&file=talkicon.png] '''See ["Virtu/Comments" Archive Page] for comments prior to 2009.'''

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	+ ------ + ''2011-02-09 20:17:53'' [[nbsp]] I wasn't going to post about a previous experience at Virtu but I was inspired after reading Jeanine's comments. We went with another couple and everything was OK. My steak was cooked alright but it was cold when I received it, my wife's braised short ribs were too fatty. Honestly I wasn't overly impressed especially for what we paid. On a separate occasion they were out of a number of dishes in the middle of the week and my wife's Cous Cous that came with her crab cakes was too salty. I am not a liar, I am just posting about my experience that is the point of Rocwiki. --["Users/MarkRizz"]

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	+ ------ + ''2011-02-09 18:52:49'' [[nbsp]] Freedom of speech is truly a wonderful thing to have. Freedom to bash for the sake of being mean, jealous, and hateful is a whole other topic. + I encourage people to write about their dining experiences, and, if by chance, you're visit is not as wonderful as you had hoped for; see a manager, host, owner before leaving the establishment. Wiki is far too lax in allowing people to write what ever they want, slandering good peoples names and restaurants. I sometimes wonder if 50% of the "diners" have ever actually stepped foot inside any of the restaurants that they slander so easily. Shame on the liars out there. --["Users/Jeanine"]

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	+ ------ + ''2010-10-19 15:32:37'' [[nbsp]] DISAPPOINTING!!!!!!!!!! Went with a group of 10 for a birthday celebration. Was very excited to try it out and the scenery/location is gorgeous. However, it took 2 hrs to get our food, after munching on a small piece of bread that was hardly served. More than half of our dinner part was less then thrilled with their food. Friends said gnocchi was too sweet & not good, not to mention the small portion. Salmon was okay and the steak salad..... steak was CHARED on the outside, as if you licked the grill. not to mention a bug that crawled out of it!!! After telling the server, they offered a drink/dessert instead but charged us! The owner/chef did not come out to apologize. After quietly commenting on the chared steak & bug, the waitress seemed to disappear. VERY disappointed!! Overpriced, mediocre food. We all raved about how hungry we still were after leaving and spending an arm and a leg for nothing. At least the wine & beer was good --["Users/kmona"]

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	+ ------ + ''2010-07-30 21:27:19'' [[nbsp]] After hearing that the cook from Sienna was now here we returned after a long absence. We had a great table ,service was excellent, and the food was very good. Having said that, I must admit that I was still a little hungry when we left. For $100, I should not be tempted to stop at Tony D's for a pie to go on my way out. --["Users/almorinelli"]

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TippingPoint — 2010-06-21T21:24:30Z

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	+ ------ + ''2010-01-31 13:23:34'' [[nbsp]] Have not been there since after it first opened. Then, great location but the food not so much. Went with friends yesterday. Was happy to see that the Sienna chef has been there for about three months. Food was solid which is key. Service need works. Service was good only after we asked who our waiter was- sitting there for 10-15 minutes after being shown to our table. Waiters going back and forth and no one seemed to wonder why we were just sitting there. Front of the house should be better connected to the back of the house. --["Users/LikesFood"]

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	+ ------ + ''2009-12-07 14:17:39'' [[nbsp]] I heard thru the grapevine that the chef from Sienna is now working at Virtu, so my guess is that the food is probably better now. Haven't checked myself yet tho. --["Users/TippingPoint"]

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AV8R — 2009-09-26T12:27:47Z

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	+ ------ + ''2009-09-26 08:27:47'' [[nbsp]] I have dined at Virtu many times in the past and typically had a very pleasant evening. Great food, fantastic decor, and great service. About two months ago I returned again and was sadly disappointed that several of the dishes they had 'run out of', so after a quick change of entree we ordered and the waiter came back saying they had just run out of what I ordered as well. The food ended up being good, and service attentive. Last night I returned with several friends. We were waiting over 15 minutes just to get water and another 10 before our drink order was taken. Once again, almost half of their menu had 'run out' for the evening. We were assured that they were 'very embarrassed' about running out of the menu items, but it seems that over the last couple months they still haven't learned how to keep enough supply on hand throughout a night. Service was slower than ever, and honestly one of the worst experiences in Rochester cuisine that I have had in recent time...I will not be returning. --["Users/AV8R"]

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RussSmith — 2009-07-04T20:04:22Z

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	+ ------ + ''2009-07-04 16:04:22'' [[nbsp]] After the conversation on the phone with the manager, my wife and I have decided not to attend. By far the rudest, most unpleasant woman we have ever spoken with. She criticized the fact that we were changing our reservation to a later time, and hung up before we were done with our conversation --["Users/RussSmith"]

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GizPotter — 2009-05-20T22:07:52Z

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	+ ------ + ''2009-05-20 18:07:52'' [[nbsp]] Even after reading the mixed reviews on this page, I dined here on 5/15 and sure enough I was disappointed. The service left a lot to be desired. I understand that Friday nights are probably more busy than other nights of the week but there is no excuse for the neglect and lack of service which we received. We had to repeatedly flag someone down because the waiter would forget something we requested, when we did see the waiter, he was short and not friendly in the least bit, and worst of all, we found ourselves waiting for about 20-30 min for our food, when everyone ordered salads! I hope this was an isolated experience but I don't think I'll be giving this place another shot. --["Users/GizPotter"]

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Leisel — 2009-05-20T18:33:54Z

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	+ ------ + ''2009-05-20 14:33:54'' [[nbsp]] i've eaten here a couple of times, all without much complaint. i mostly love the decor and location which is right on the water. there are better places to eat for the clientele this is marketed towards, but it's not bad at all. on one occasion they held free wine tasting which was a nice way to be introduced to a few wines a really enjoyed. --["Users/Leisel"]

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peteb — 2009-04-18T00:55:33Z

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RobinCass — 2009-04-18T00:31:02Z

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	+ ------ + ''2009-04-17 20:31:02'' [[nbsp]] I just had the most disappointing experience at Virtu. The location, décor, etc. all suggest the possibility of a great meal, but no such luck. First of all, the menu is rife with spelling errors and typos, we should have recognized this as a red flag, but the view was so great (sat on the back deck) we gave it a shot anyway. My stomach is still aching. + We started with an appetizer… but the antipasto was a joke…. a small plate with a sloppy pile featuring the following: Swiss, Monterrey jack, and a tasteless mystery cheese, a few canned roasted peppers, green olives straight from the jar, an extremely fatty & tasteless salami-kinda thing (NOT the capicola promised in the menu) , and RYE bread (WTF???!!!), all centered around an enormous pot of Dijon mustard. The only Italian element was a small heap of limp prosciutto. This is NOT antipasto, and definitely not worth $15. + The only enjoyable part of our Virtu experience was the bottled beer. Thank god we didn’t stay for an entire dinner. This place is an overpriced SHAM of a restaurant. What a waste of prime location and expensive interior design!! Hopefully a legitimate operation with a real chef will take over soon. + --["Users/RobinCass"]

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MrRochester — 2009-01-21T03:28:18Z

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peteb — 2009-01-10T03:07:40Z

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kanlevert — 2008-12-29T07:23:36Z

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	+ ------ + ''2008-12-29 02:23:36'' [[nbsp]] This is the first upscale restaurant that I've been to and it is very nice. It has a very classy atmosphere and I would recommend it to anyone trying to have a romantic or girls/fellas night out. The Pittsburgh steak salad and the P**** Galore, alcoholic drink, are a must try. --["Users/kanlevert"]

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Tcrafts — 2008-12-20T16:58:11Z

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- ''2008-12-19 21:55:42'' [[nbsp]] I could only hope the owners look at this wiki, because they certainly didn't reply to my emails and phone calls expressing my concerns. --["Users/Tcrafts"]

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Tcrafts — 2008-12-20T02:55:42Z

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	+ ------ + ''2008-12-19 21:55:42'' [[nbsp]] I could only hope the owners look at this wiki, because they certainly didn't reply to my emails and phone calls expressing my concerns. --["Users/Tcrafts"]

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JamesPatrick — 2008-12-18T15:17:55Z

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	+ ------ + ''2008-12-18 10:17:55'' [[nbsp]] I love the conspiracy theory about slamming this restaurant. Very funny. Maybe its the owner claiming a conspiracy? If so, just fix the problems listed over-and-over and you could have a gold mine with this place. + + We read the bad reviews and heard from many our friends that the bar was nice and restaurant/food was disappointing. I agree with a lot of what is written. It is a beautiful space. I'm sure its great in the summer to sit outside and enjoy the view but I suggest you go for a drink and get dinner somewhere else. We ordered tapas and they were cold and slimy. Service was OK but was more interested in waiting on the employee table sitting next to us. A couple sitting close to us got into an argument with the waiter. Not good..... --["Users/JamesPatrick"]

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peteb — 2008-12-16T20:21:09Z

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	+ ------ + I'd tried to write a review of Virtu, but everything is locked. I had an awful dining experience at Virtu last week. I think it is not in the spirit of a Wiki to lock it just because comments are negative. Rather than a conspiracy against Virtu, it seems like the creator of this page is in with the owner of Virtu. I went with my wife on a Sunday night. We had the following: house salad, calamari, samosos, seared "ahi" tuna, and the duck. It was without a doubt the worst meal I have had since I moved to Rochester 4 years ago. + + house salad - wilted greens, boring vinaigrette, only 1 slice of sundried tomato + calamari - really seemed like salt and lemon with calamari on the side. I have never tasted food so salty and lemony. + chicken samosos - these were okay, not outstanding, but not bad + seared "ahi" tuna - the biggest issue here was that it was not ahi tuna. It was yellowfin or albacore. I complained to the waitress and she did nothing to address my complaint. It was called ahi tuna on the menu, but they did not serve ahi. This is atrocious to me. + duck - undercooked and not that tasty. Also included a stuffing on the side that seemed like it was leftover from thanksgiving and tasted like ham. + + Overall it was a horrendous dining experience. I would like to comment on that in a Wiki, but somebody has taken this Wiki into their own hands. 12/15/08-["Users/Tcrafts"] + ------ + Naw, we just meant to lock it for a few days to let a dispute quiet down, and then forgot about it. I suppose it did quiet down :-) It's unlocked now. 12/15/08-["Users/RyanTucker"] + ------ + In response to Tcrafts comment Yellowfin Tuna=ahi Tuna 12/16/08-["Users/ArielArias"] + ------- + Well it was pale pink/white.... not a deep red. So it wasn't the ahi I am used to. 12/16/08-["Users/Tcrafts"]

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alexandergartley — 2008-12-16T14:49:01Z

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ReyTucker — 2008-12-16T00:41:17Z

'tis been a few months (!), unlocking

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DaveMahon — 2008-10-08T20:32:06Z

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badfish — 2008-10-08T20:28:39Z

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- As someone who looks at RocWiki daily, the patterns and frequency of negative comments make me wonder if there is a collaborative effort to slam them. It is my opinion that there is. There have been a few people posting under different usernames that seem to be the same person.	+ As someone who looks at RocWiki daily, the patterns and frequency of negative comments make me wonder if there is a collaborative effort to slam them. It is my opinion that there is. There have been a few people posting under different usernames that seem to be the same person. (AthenaStephanopolous may also be KristinFlores who seems to be connected to the Gate House Cafe.)
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kristenfloresfratto — 2008-10-08T20:22:07Z

Not a good enough retraction!

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badfish — 2008-10-08T18:18:49Z

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- Like everything on the internet, take what you read here with a grain of salt. --["Users/BadFish"]	+ Like everything on the internet, take what you read here with a grain of salt. (Including what I have written.) + + Update by Badfish 10/08/08: The posting methods of Kristen and Athena have been done in a way which would indicate one of 2 possibilities: 1. They are the same person posting under different names. 2. They are 2 individuals both sharing and posting from 2 different computers. My opinion is that it is probably option 2, but option 1 is still a real possibility. --["Users/BadFish"]

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badfish — 2008-10-08T18:09:45Z

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AthenaStephanopolous — 2008-10-08T14:51:52Z

This is absolutely not true and I will continue to delete it.

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peteb — 2008-10-07T20:30:24Z

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- ''2008-10-07 16:26:37'' [[nbsp]] Regarding above comment, it has been noted on ["Users/Badfish" Badfish's user profile] via a comment that ["kristenfloresfratto"] and ["AthenaStephanopolous"] occassionally share a computer which kristen admits to. --["Users/PeteB"]	+ ''2008-10-07 16:26:37'' [[nbsp]] Regarding above comment, it has been noted on ["Users/Badfish" Badfish's user profile] via a comment from ["kristenfloresfratto"] that she and and ["AthenaStephanopolous"] occassionally share a computer hence the possible reason for comments coming from the same IP. --["Users/PeteB"]

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peteb — 2008-10-07T20:26:37Z

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badfish — 2008-10-07T15:13:22Z

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	+ ------ + ''2008-10-07 11:13:22'' [[nbsp]] I have never been to Virtu. + + As someone who looks at RocWiki daily, the patterns and frequency of negative comments make me wonder if there is a collaborative effort to slam them. It is my opinion that there is. There have been a few people posting under different usernames that seem to be the same person. (AthenaStephanopolous may also be KristinFlores who seems to be connected to the Gate House Cafe.) + + Like everything on the internet, take what you read here with a grain of salt. --["Users/BadFish"]

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peteb — 2008-10-06T22:12:40Z

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peteb — 2008-10-06T22:10:57Z

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	+ ------ + ''2008-10-06 16:12:35'' [[nbsp]] So sorry to see that the Chef has left. The only thing this restaurant had going for it was the food.As for Athena's comment....unfortunately the food got worse. We ate dinner here on Friday October 3rd. What a major disappointment. You can tell that there is no longer anyone in that kitchen that cares. The food was salty, sloppy, and just a disappointment all the way around. Go for wine... the list is the best in town and to socialize, I will wait to see where the Chef lands and go to eat there instead --["Users/MischaAlton"]

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peteb — 2008-10-05T00:26:16Z

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	+ ------ + ''2008-10-04 16:36:19'' [[nbsp]] The decor is great, the service was ok, but the food was not impressive. I went on a Tuesday, so it may have been an off night, but every dish tasted like it was doused in butter to make up for the lack of complexity in flavor. I probably won't go back, but if I do, it will definitely be on a weekend. --["Users/JaredStrohl"]

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peteb — 2008-10-03T20:10:08Z

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- '''Next Day Update:''' I'm having major gut issues today--hate to say it but I think its due to the overload of onions.--["PeterBoulay"]	+ '''Next Day Update:''' I'm having major gut issues today--hate to say it but I think its due to the overload of onions.--["Users/PeteB"]

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badfish — 2008-10-03T18:22:38Z

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	+ ------ + ''2008-10-03 13:50:32'' [[nbsp]] Does this mean that the food will improve? --["Users/AthenaStephanopolous"]

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peteb — 2008-10-02T21:59:01Z

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AthenaStephanopolous — 2008-10-02T21:54:34Z

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Jdoebler — 2008-10-01T02:58:21Z

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Jdoebler — 2008-10-01T02:57:35Z

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	+ ------ + ''2008-09-30 22:57:35'' [[nbsp]] MESSAGE FROM CHEF JILL MONDRY-DOEBLER: As of Saturday, September 27th, I am NO LONGER the Executive Chef of Virtu. I have accepted a wonderful position where I will grow professionally and creatively. I would like to thank all of my loyal patrons. --["Users/Jdoebler"]

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- ''2008-09-30 22:49:16'' [[nbsp]] As of 9/27/08, Executive Chef Jill Mondry-Doebler is no longer at Virtu. Jill left on her own terms and will be working at a new, creative venture. Jill would like to thank all of her loyal customers. --["Users/VIRTU"] - ------ - ''2008-09-30 22:52:19'' [[nbsp]] I would like to add that both Virtu and Sienna are without an Executive Chef at this time. Please take this into consideration when making future dining decisions. --["Users/Jdoebler"]

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Jdoebler — 2008-10-01T02:52:19Z

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VIRTU — 2008-10-01T02:49:16Z

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	+ ------ + ''2008-09-26 02:06:41'' [[nbsp]] I am normally a very complacent and forgiving restaurant guest. I was looking forward to dining at Virtu and, delicious food aside, was APPALLED by every aspect of my experience at this establishment. I was celebrating a friend’s birthday, and our whole crew was excited to sit near the river and enjoy some great food. Unfortunately, the front of the house staff at this place offended on numerous occasions, most notably our server… she was awful. + + The 3 of us arrived right on time for our 7:30 reservation and were seated promptly at a table with a perfect view of the bridge. Shortly after taking our seat a very friendly person came over and filled our water glasses. His service was the ONLY outstanding part of our meal. After he left we proceeded to sit at our table for 20 minutes without ever seeing a server glance our way. We were completely ignored for nearly a half-hour. As per most fast-food establishments and diners, I was forced to flag someone down… as if prompt service was an unreasonable expectation. Our "server" made her way over to our table, half-apologized for making us wait saying “nobody told me they sat you”. She then took our food orders without ever mentioning a special (which I later overheard her telling a new table was a delicious steak entree) and disappeared for another 15-20 minutes while we sat waiting for our cocktails. The water person then stopped by and dropped some bread and a delicious trio of spreads… unfortunately there was what I could only conclude to be a pubic hair floating in our garlic olive oil. Thankfully, our water person was accessible (more so than the actual server ever was throughout our meal) and he promptly replaced the ramekin with a sincere apology. + + Nearly 45 minutes after our arrival the crab fritters and martinis were at our table. The fritters, although described by our server as “extra mushy crab cakes”, were exceptional. It’s unfortunate they were made to sound so unappealing. My martini glass had a giant chip in the rim but at that point I just sipped from the other side… I didn’t want to risk having to wait another 20 minutes for a cocktail. About an hour and a half into the meal our entrees were dropped… and they were EXCELLENT (or maybe we were just starving). The birthday girl ordered the Lobster Puttanesca, I ordered the Atlantic salmon, and our other friend had the Spinach Ravioli with a Caesar salad. The dishes were flavorful and beautifully arranged. The kitchen staff here knows what they are doing (I wish I could say the same about the service staff). + + By the time we finished our entrees it was nearly 9:30. We would have loved to purchase a bottle of champagne and some desert but the preceding service had given us serious reason to reconsider. We opted for cocktails and desert at The Social where we received friendly, pre-emptive service. What was even worse was that nobody ever seemed apologetic about the sub-par service we were receiving; it was like this service was the way they treated any person who walked through the door intending to spend $250 on food and drinks. If you want to eat halfway-decent over-priced food served with a nonchalant attitude and an eye for offending customers, head to virtue... you won't be disappointed. + --["Users/parkaveglutton"]

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	+ ------ + ''2008-08-22 12:26:04'' [[nbsp]] My last experience was extremely disappointing. Had reservations and arrived early to enjoy a drink at the bar. Bartenders are always wonderful and attentive - I am embarrasingly picky about my martini orders but, they have always gotten it right! However, when sat we waited 15 minutes for a server, I wound up returning to the bar to get another drink for myself and guest and talked to the hostess. She apologized and went to get a server. I could see her trying to talk to different servers to pick up our table. The server we had first greeted the table next to us that was just sat and never apologized for our wait. Instead, he threw his fellow server under a bus telling us that he couldn't handle the table and was easily overwhelmed. Very unprofessional. It may have been my fault that I stated "I think we are ready to order" instead of a more definite answer because he replied, "I'll give you more time to read the menu" and disappered for another several minutes. We decided to only get entrees because we didn't want to be there any longer than needed anymore. I will excuse the food because it was the first day of their new menu and their execution was sub par. The truffled mashed potatoes were soupy and... I'm not sure how to explain it besides, unimpressive. We were still hungry and ordered the ribs to go - they were extremely fatty. I will credit the server for being pleasant I just prefer more professionality. I am hoping this is an isolated incidence. I have always loved it there. --["Users/NightlifeCher"]

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	+ ------ + ''2008-08-18 13:33:32'' [[nbsp]] Our recent trip to Virtu (8/8/08) was a mixed experience. On the plus side, we were greeted and seated promptly, the staff was courteous and overall our food was very good. Unfortunately, the list of "needs improvement" outweighs the positives. We ordered a bottle of one of two wines the restaurant was recommending for the evening. To accompany it, we ordered an antipasto to share. The kitchen should have been embarrassed to send it out. The assortment was uninspired and the presentation left alot to be desired consisting of chunks of salami (luckily they were classy enough not to jab them with toothpicks), chunks of cheese that looked like it came presliced from a package, need I go on? The service was abyssmal and we waited over 45 minutes for our entrees and another 20 minutes at the end of the meal for the waiter to bring back our credit card and charge slip for signature. We were seated in the area directly across from the front door and on a sunny evening, the light was almost blinding one of my dinner companions. We were told to just "slide the table to the left a few inches". It would be advisable for the owners to invest in a shade so patrons don't have to rearrange furniture in the middle of a meal. Knowing that Virtu is affiliated with Sienna, my expectations were set very high and we walked away a bit disappointed. Major improvements to the service and consistency in the presentation would go a long way! --["Users/SUEFINE"]

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RachelBlumenthal — 2008-07-23T22:33:26Z

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RachelBlumenthal — 2008-07-23T22:32:33Z

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- ''2007-04-25 18:05:19'' [[nbsp]] Wonderful views of the river and the bridge. Very upscale and pleasing decor. Servers were very friendly and conscientious. ''------	+ ''2007-02-02 10:35:12'' [[nbsp]] It seems like Virtu is going for a quiet opening without any advertising. We happened to see the 'now open' banner while driving by and decided to give it a try. The decor is beautiful--sort of a dark, multi-level version of ["Eros Restaurant & Bar" Eros]. The service was extremely attentive. My boyfriend had to take a phone call right before the food arrived, and when the waiter saw that he hadn't returned after 2 minutes, he brought the food back to the kitchen to keep warm. When my boyfriend still hadn't returned after 10 minutes, the waiter asked me if he was ok and reassured me that the food was being kept warm. As soon as he came back, the food was in front of him within a minute. Now, on to the food. We started out with an ahi tuna appetizer that was covered in sesame seeds and came with an asian bbq sauce and five spice. I am not much of a fan of raw or near-raw fish, but this was delicious. For the entree, we were both in the mood for steak: I got a strip steak ($23 for a huge piece of meat covered in a red wine reduction, mashed potatoes, and green beans). ["BenMargolis"] got a Guinness-marinated flank steak that came with horseradish mashed potatoes and green beans. Both steaks were excellent and the portion sizes were perfect. For dessert, we got a flourless chocolate cake with ice cream--very yummy. Overall, it was a great experience. I'd give the service and decor 10/10 and the food was an 8 or so. It wasn't the most amazing meal I've ever had, but it was definitely very good. The best part about the menu (which is large and varied) is that instead of using pretentious, "upscale" ingredients in weird combinations that most people don't like, they make creative but simple dishes. At restaurants like this, I usually find one or two things on the menu that don't have ingredients I don't like, but here, I would have eaten almost anything on the entire menu. Virtu is upscale without the pretension and I think it's a perfect addition to ["Corn Hill Landing"]. --["RachelBlumenthal"] + ------ + ''2007-03-31 15:53:26'' [[nbsp]] At this place, knowledgeable waiters always enhance the meal...not to mention a fantastic value for lunch. The pesto pasta arrives watery - but request extra sauce, now we're talking. At night, the oyster appetizer, said to be extremely popular, makes one sorely miss ethnic restaurant versions, or even seafood market fry-ups. Actually prefer the daytime ambiance – open, airy – over nighttime (which reminds me of the Cheesecake Factory with its, ahem, manufactured mysterious air). --["ChristineLeo"] + ------ + ''2007-04-06 11:14:19'' [[nbsp]] Had a hit-and-miss meal here--- We started with the seared tuna appetizer that Rachel mentioned above, which I thought was quite good, although my companion disagreed. We got our bread after the appetizer (?), which had a pretzel-like consistancy and was quite tasty. It came with two infused-butters (salmon and kalamata olive, both daring choices) and dipping-oil. For my entree, I ordered the lamb chops. The meat was well-prepared, and the cucumber and vinagrette dressing was interesting, but did not mesh well. The "wild" rice accompaniment was far-from-wild. My companion's dish consisted of a pounded chicken breast fried and breaded, topped with honey-mustard and served with the same boring wild rice. The dish seemed like something that could have come from a diner. The food was reasonably-priced, and the service and atmosphere were nice, so we weren't too disappointed, but I think there is some room for improvement. --["EastSideStephen"] + ------ + ''2007-04-21 09:28:03'' [[nbsp]] I love the idea of an upscale restaurant at Corn Hill Landing and I really wanted to enjoy Virtu - but I was highly disappointed. The decor had a quality I've experienced at other Rochester restaurants that are trying to be modern/trendy that doesn't quite sit well with me. The best I can explain it as is a bit "hotel-y". Somehow the eating establishments in this city just can't pull it off like restaurants I've been to in other cities. To start the martinis were quite good, and the crab cake appetizer was nice but then the meal went downhill with mediocre salads and bad entrees. My major complaint was the overwhelming use of salt and black pepper as the only seasoning flavors. My recommendation is to hit up the bar at Virtu but skip the dinner - you'll end up with a hefty bill and a mediocre dinner. --["EllenKelsey"] + ------ + ''2007-04-25 18:05:19'' [[nbsp]] Wonderful views of the river and the bridge. Very upscale and pleasing decor. Servers were very friendly and conscientious. The seared ahi and calamari appetizers were excellent. However, the ahi and pork loin entrees were not cooked to our specifications. We wanted rare and they were both well done. The desserts were very good. We will dine here again because we hope this Corn Hill Landing restaurant will succeed, but the food better improve. --["SueZee"] + ------ + ''2007-05-12 14:47:39'' [[nbsp]] I was highly disappointed by my Virtu experience. Visited for lunch on a Friday at 12:45 and the place was almost empty, but they were out of everything. I had to go through three separate orders of entrees that were out before I ave up and ordered an $8 Caesar salad that was just lettuce and dressing. $11 in all for a salad that didn't even fill me up. Service was good, but ideally a restaurant should have food as well. --["AlixHamilton"] + ------ + ''2007-05-14 17:24:06'' [[nbsp]] My wife and I visted virtu about a month ago on a friday night. Food was excellent (both had specials), service was great and the atmosphere was nice too. We took a large party there (13 ppl) on Saturday, we have reservations at 5:15. They called ahead to confirm and to ask which private area we wanted (classy.) upon our arrival, we were greeted by our waiter and all was well. Things went downhill from there, as they were out of many wines and beers, the table had no salt/pepper, and the waiter would dissapear for long periods of time. The food was excellent (I had the Ahi Tuna), but it came out it multiple waves, seperated by 3 or 4 minutes each -- which was unacceptable. All in all, they do couples or small groups well, but beware of large parties. They seemed unprepared and unable to handle 13 people. We'll def. be going back, but by ourselves. --["GusWeber"] + ------ + ''2007-06-06 10:12:14'' [[nbsp]] ...what a let-down! The bartender was cold, sour and totally unfriendly. The waiter (at a group of eleven) waited 'till he got halfway around the table to mention what, from the menu, was not available. + + The restaurant has a good thing going; location, strong chef and market niche, but they'll soon lose any interest clients have if the service stays static. + + ...and is it just me or will that interior look totally dated in a few short years? --["JasonRoberts"] + ------ + ''2007-06-22 12:20:24'' [[nbsp]] Almost the whole experience was awful. An hour and change between apps and entree is too long for anyone. The dough on the mozzerella tempora was not cooked through, my husbands entree (after an hour of waiting) had a half of a pound of salt in it and we are still convinced that it was not the exact thing that he ordered but by that point I wanted the experience at Virtu to end-need not stay any longer. The bar was cool and maybe I would go back for drinks there but will not return for food ever. --["JakeAlexander"] + ------ + ''2007-07-31 14:51:54'' [[nbsp]] I took a good friend to Virtu for her birthday about a month ago and had a great experience with both food and service. I had the marinated pork...was the marinade was bourbon and mustard? can't remember exactly...but it was hands down the best pork dish I've ever had. I didn't pay much attention to the decor because we sat outside and thoroughly enjoyed the view of the water and the skyline. Service was flawless. Overall a very good experience that was well worth the price. I have referred several others and have gotten good reviews from them as well. --["LanceTeitsworth"] + ------ + ''2007-08-31 11:24:24'' [[nbsp]] Ive eaten here 3 times and Ive never really had a good meal. (My pasta one time was ok, but I changed the sauce it originally came with to make it better.) + + The space is beautiful, the deck is nice to dine on (uncomfortable Walmart chairs though) and every place should have bathrooms like this, but the space doesnt make up for the food which is just so-so. + + I think Ill just go there for drinks after Amerks games. + + Nice looking trendy place. --["SteveVogt"] + ------ + ''2007-09-25 21:23:54'' [[nbsp]] Absolutely the worst service in Rochester. My parents and coworkers also reported bad experiences. The food was good, but not good enough to overcome the unsophisticated servers. We waited 20 minutes for a cocktail at 6 p.m. on a Friday. The server's explanation was that there was "only one bartender on." FOR FRIDAY HAPPY HOUR?! My parents also had to wait forever for a drink and the staff was defensive when called on it. Service was terribly slow overall. It's too bad, because the atmosphere, especially on the deck, is wonderful. But with too young, Britney-Spears wanna-be serves, this place will die a slow death. People won't stand for that kind of treatment. --["RochGirl"] + ------ + ''2007-10-14 21:40:01'' [[nbsp]] I had a good experience here last night. Our waiter was clearly inexperienced, but the waitstaff worked as a team to give us pretty good service. All the entrees, appetizers and salads for a party of 4 were quite good. And the prices are reasonable for the level of service and the quality of the food. --["RottenChester"] + ------ + ''2007-10-28 19:29:28'' [[nbsp]] Dave Mahon & I went tonight for the Rocwiki meeting. Nice large parking area w/ 4 handicapped spots. Very impressed by the lift to get you to the seating area. I had Linguini w/ Onions, Braised Ham, Garlic in a cream sauce. VERY good but the onions were way too much-I think half the onions would've been good enough. My wife enjoyed the leftovers! + + A little pricey for a regular spot but for special occassions it's nice + + '''Next Day Update:''' I'm having major gut issues today--hate to say it but I think its due to the overload of onions.--["PeterBoulay"] + ------ + ''2007-10-28 20:18:42'' [[nbsp]] The beer selection was mostly Canadian and European imports; I ordered a [http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/45/74/ Post Road Pumpkin Ale]. Service was prompt and attentive, but unobtrusive. A TV was set to the day's football games; it was muted when food service began at 5pm. + + I ordered the shrimp cerviche salad, which had a generous helping of shrimp and thin slices of avocado, chunks of tomato and red onion on a bed of greens. It was light and refreshing, well presented, and I felt it was appropriately sized. The dressing was spot on. It was served with some slices of crusty bread and three different toppings: an olive tapenade, a cinnamon-maple spread and a lightly garlic oil sauce. + + Even wearing t-shirts and jeans, we were given the same service that other diners, wearing theatre-going garb, were provided. + + Prices were in line with the other area ["upscale restaurants"]. --["DaveMahon"] + ------ + ''2007-10-29 01:01:00'' [[nbsp]] Vegetarian choices include three appetizers (one vegan), a few uninteresting salads, two pasta dishes (one possibly vegan), one entree. Bread came with a variety of spreads (garlic oil, olive butter, maple sugar cinnamon butter), and gorgonzola fondue was good. I had the pesto and white beans dish, which was really excellent. Good service, nice atmosphere, not shockingly overpriced, great views of the city and new bridge. --["AzureHansen"] + ------ + ''2007-11-05 19:31:47''[[footnote(Another comment came from the same IP address. See the commentator's edit history to judge its validity.)]] [[nbsp]] I went for lunch today and was very appalled by the service. WE had this waitress Atraya, she was very rude and wasn't very happy. I lost my apetite just from her attitude. Needless to say, I didn't enjoy my lunch. Worst of all, I saw another waitress in the ladies room who came out of the stall and didn't wash her hands. How unsanitary. I am very disgusted and will never return to Virtu. --["JaclynHilton"] + ------ + ''2007-11-05 22:10:16''[[footnote(Another comment came from the same IP address. See the commentator's edit history to judge its validity.)]] [[nbsp]] Absolutely worse service ever! Food was subpar, I might as well have gone and eaten at McDonalds. This restaurant gets 2 Thumbs Down. --["CraigJane"] + ------ + ''2007-11-05 22:32:56'' [[nbsp]] i do not recommend this restaurant to anyone. HORRIBLE service and food quality. Not only is the food disgusting it is very over priced. --["RachelTam"] + ------ + ''2007-11-26 20:22:30'' [[nbsp]] I don't understand why the "trolling" warning is up there. Seems a common theme is poor service. Not everything will be positive! I can tell you my post below is for real! --["RochGirl"] + ------
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	+ ------ + ''2008-02-20 09:44:32'' [[nbsp]] I have visited Virtu twice and both times the food has been excellent. During the week it isn't too busy and tables are available to overlook the river (pleasant site at night). Service has been hit or miss so I believe others concerns but, this past time our server was wonderful and accommodating. Regardless of the servers, the risotto dish is fantastic! --["NightlifeCher"] + ------ + ''2008-04-28 23:28:39'' [[nbsp]] Went there to celebrate with the folks at work. The steak and sea food were perfect. My ap-pear-entini was fabulous, but the vegetarian entree was very mediocre. Good ambience and service. --["SmitaRao"] + ------ + ''2008-04-29 08:50:58'' [[nbsp]] I went to dinner on April 18. I got a Caesar salad that had about 1/2 romaine lettuce and 1/2 romaine hearts. My buddy complained that his was similar and had brown hearts and was instructed by the waiter (per the chef) that in the future, he should specify that he didn't want romaine hearts in the salad. (!) + + Our steaks, the Guinness Flank Steaks, were small and overcooked. + + I would have a hard time returning to this establishment. --["MikeFisher"] + ------ + ''2008-05-24 17:21:54'' [[nbsp]] This is a beautiful restaurant in a beautiful part of the city with a beautiful view. Too bad that's about all that it is. The inside reminds me of many of the hip places you see throughout NYC. But aside from that and the nice bathrooms, there is nothing noteworthy on the menu. I ordered a Mojito and an Espresso Martini. The bartender handed me a Mudslide Martini instead and probably never realized what he had done. They both taste the same but an espresso martini is dark and doesn't have any cream in it. He then told me another bartender was making my Mojito because she makes the best Mojito in the city. I was looking forward to it but was disappointed. It wasn't sweet enough and had very little rum in it. There should only be a splash of club soda in it and my glass was full of it, even though it was flat. We sat outside by the water until the hostess told us that our table was ready. Once we sat down we waited, and waited, and waited! What a waste of a gorgeous night! We must have been sitting at our table for almost 20 minutes before anybody came over. The pasta was great but unfortunately I didn't order pasta. I ordered their ribeye special and told Dan that I would like it medium rare. When it arrived the first thing I did was check to see if it was medium rare. It wasn't. It was well done. I checked in several spots and they were all the same. I managed to grab our server's attention when he was done with the table next to ours and told him the meat is well done. His asked me if I was sure, and that maybe I was cutting into the fat. I assured him that it was overcooked and then he said, "What do you want me to do? Have another one cooked?" Ummmm.... I don't know of any other way to do it so I of course said yes! I should have kept the risotto, shrimp and asparagus because when he returned with another plate 10 minutes later, the asparagus had shrunk and there was half as much risotto as before. I think the shrimp was still the same one though. The meat was the right temperature this time but it was an awful cut of meat which consisted of mostly fat. I read the reviews and didn’t want to go because the first time I ate here also wasn’t that great. But that was last year shortly after they opened and it was a beautiful night to be outside and by the water, so I gave in. I’ll be sure not to make this mistake again!!! We have a lot better places in the city that serve both good food and good drinks and have knowledgeable professional staff! I’ll spend my money there next time and forego the waterside view! --["Users/AlexProtasiewicz"]
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-	+ ''2008-06-14 00:20:39'' [[nbsp]] I have read the reviews about Virtu and decided to eat there a few times before writing my review. First let me start off by saying that I have been a fan of Chef Mondry- Doeblers since she worked at Sienna. And as far as the food is concerned at Virtu she has done an amazing job. Granted it doesn't come with the creativity and flair that Siennas food had, or still has but it still very good and the specials are elegant and quite tasty. My concern about Virtu seems to be the same as everyone elses. Although the food is great the problems all seem to be in the service. I was in tonight with several freinds. The bartender..I think her name was Atraya was miserable. Not someone I would want to start the customers night off with . She just left a bad taste. Our server however was worse. Dan seemed not to know much about the menu and certainly doesn't seem to have the polish that some of the other servers have. The manager seemed very stand- offish to the point of rude at the end of the night and seemed more interested in her glass of wine than the customers experience. I will go to eat there again but hopefully the service will improve to the standards of the food!! --["Users/JisanaDeFaccio"] + ------ + ''2008-07-11 20:26:29'' [[nbsp]] Well let me start by saying that there cannot be a better place to view the fireworks in Rochester!!!! So impressive!!! We had reservations for quite a few months and very glad that we did because the restaurant was a full house. The experience was enjoyable. We were sat about half an hour after our arrival which due to how busy We were not upset. I and other members of my party ordered quite a few of the specialty martinis and some wine off the very fun wine list. Much to our suprise only because the bar was swamped with only two bartenders the drinks came very promptly and were absolutely DE-LISH...! The food on the other hand was pretty awful!!!! Our server was nice but obviously overwhelmed fighting the crowd. I will go back mainly because the location the hostess/ manager? left a bit to be desired. Hope they can get it together. --["Users/pattygoldstien"]

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- ''2007-02-02 10:35:12'' [[nbsp]] It seems like Virtu is going for a quiet opening without any advertising. We happened to see the 'now open' banner while driving by and decided to give it a try. The decor is beautiful--sort of a dark, multi-level version of ["Eros Restaurant & Bar" Eros]. The service was extremely attentive. My boyfriend had to take a phone call right before the food arrived, and when the waiter saw that he hadn't returned after 2 minutes, he brought the food back to the kitchen to keep warm. When my boyfriend still hadn't returned after 10 minutes, the waiter asked me if he was ok and reassured me that the food was being kept warm. As soon as he came back, the food was in front of him within a minute. Now, on to the food. We started out with an ahi tuna appetizer that was covered in sesame seeds and came with an asian bbq sauce and five spice. I am not much of a fan of raw or near-raw fish, but this was delicious. For the entree, we were both in the mood for steak: I got a strip steak ($23 for a huge piece of meat covered in a red wine reduction, mashed potatoes, and green beans). ["BenMargolis"] got a Guinness-marinated flank steak that came with horseradish mashed potatoes and green beans. Both steaks were excellent and the portion sizes were perfect. For dessert, we got a flourless chocolate cake with ice cream--very yummy. Overall, it was a great experience. I'd give the service and decor 10/10 and the food was an 8 or so. It wasn't the most amazing meal I've ever had, but it was definitely very good. The best part about the menu (which is large and varied) is that instead of using pretentious, "upscale" ingredients in weird combinations that most people don't like, they make creative but simple dishes. At restaurants like this, I usually find one or two things on the menu that don't have ingredients I don't like, but here, I would have eaten almost anything on the entire menu. Virtu is upscale without the pretension and I think it's a perfect addition to ["Corn Hill Landing"]. --["RachelBlumenthal"] - ------ - ''2007-03-31 15:53:26'' [[nbsp]] At this place, knowledgeable waiters always enhance the meal...not to mention a fantastic value for lunch. The pesto pasta arrives watery - but request extra sauce, now we're talking. At night, the oyster appetizer, said to be extremely popular, makes one sorely miss ethnic restaurant versions, or even seafood market fry-ups. Actually prefer the daytime ambiance – open, airy – over nighttime (which reminds me of the Cheesecake Factory with its, ahem, manufactured mysterious air). --["ChristineLeo"] - ------ - ''2007-04-06 11:14:19'' [[nbsp]] Had a hit-and-miss meal here--- We started with the seared tuna appetizer that Rachel mentioned above, which I thought was quite good, although my companion disagreed. We got our bread after the appetizer (?), which had a pretzel-like consistancy and was quite tasty. It came with two infused-butters (salmon and kalamata olive, both daring choices) and dipping-oil. For my entree, I ordered the lamb chops. The meat was well-prepared, and the cucumber and vinagrette dressing was interesting, but did not mesh well. The "wild" rice accompaniment was far-from-wild. My companion's dish consisted of a pounded chicken breast fried and breaded, topped with honey-mustard and served with the same boring wild rice. The dish seemed like something that could have come from a diner. The food was reasonably-priced, and the service and atmosphere were nice, so we weren't too disappointed, but I think there is some room for improvement. --["EastSideStephen"] - ------ - ''2007-04-21 09:28:03'' [[nbsp]] I love the idea of an upscale restaurant at Corn Hill Landing and I really wanted to enjoy Virtu - but I was highly disappointed. The decor had a quality I've experienced at other Rochester restaurants that are trying to be modern/trendy that doesn't quite sit well with me. The best I can explain it as is a bit "hotel-y". Somehow the eating establishments in this city just can't pull it off like restaurants I've been to in other cities. To start the martinis were quite good, and the crab cake appetizer was nice but then the meal went downhill with mediocre salads and bad entrees. My major complaint was the overwhelming use of salt and black pepper as the only seasoning flavors. My recommendation is to hit up the bar at Virtu but skip the dinner - you'll end up with a hefty bill and a mediocre dinner. --["EllenKelsey"] - ------ - ''2007-04-25 18:05:19'' [[nbsp]] Wonderful views of the river and the bridge. Very upscale and pleasing decor. Servers were very friendly and conscientious. The seared ahi and calamari appetizers were excellent. However, the ahi and pork loin entrees were not cooked to our specifications. We wanted rare and they were both well done. The desserts were very good. We will dine here again because we hope this Corn Hill Landing restaurant will succeed, but the food better improve. --["SueZee"] - ------ - ''2007-05-12 14:47:39'' [[nbsp]] I was highly disappointed by my Virtu experience. Visited for lunch on a Friday at 12:45 and the place was almost empty, but they were out of everything. I had to go through three separate orders of entrees that were out before I ave up and ordered an $8 Caesar salad that was just lettuce and dressing. $11 in all for a salad that didn't even fill me up. Service was good, but ideally a restaurant should have food as well. --["AlixHamilton"] - ------ - ''2007-05-14 17:24:06'' [[nbsp]] My wife and I visted virtu about a month ago on a friday night. Food was excellent (both had specials), service was great and the atmosphere was nice too. We took a large party there (13 ppl) on Saturday, we have reservations at 5:15. They called ahead to confirm and to ask which private area we wanted (classy.) upon our arrival, we were greeted by our waiter and all was well. Things went downhill from there, as they were out of many wines and beers, the table had no salt/pepper, and the waiter would dissapear for long periods of time. The food was excellent (I had the Ahi Tuna), but it came out it multiple waves, seperated by 3 or 4 minutes each -- which was unacceptable. All in all, they do couples or small groups well, but beware of large parties. They seemed unprepared and unable to handle 13 people. We'll def. be going back, but by ourselves. --["GusWeber"] - ------ - ''2007-06-06 10:12:14'' [[nbsp]] ...what a let-down! The bartender was cold, sour and totally unfriendly. The waiter (at a group of eleven) waited 'till he got halfway around the table to mention what, from the menu, was not available. - - The restaurant has a good thing going; location, strong chef and market niche, but they'll soon lose any interest clients have if the service stays static. - - ...and is it just me or will that interior look totally dated in a few short years? --["JasonRoberts"] - ------ - ''2007-06-22 12:20:24'' [[nbsp]] Almost the whole experience was awful. An hour and change between apps and entree is too long for anyone. The dough on the mozzerella tempora was not cooked through, my husbands entree (after an hour of waiting) had a half of a pound of salt in it and we are still convinced that it was not the exact thing that he ordered but by that point I wanted the experience at Virtu to end-need not stay any longer. The bar was cool and maybe I would go back for drinks there but will not return for food ever. --["JakeAlexander"] - ------ - ''2007-07-31 14:51:54'' [[nbsp]] I took a good friend to Virtu for her birthday about a month ago and had a great experience with both food and service. I had the marinated pork...was the marinade was bourbon and mustard? can't remember exactly...but it was hands down the best pork dish I've ever had. I didn't pay much attention to the decor because we sat outside and thoroughly enjoyed the view of the water and the skyline. Service was flawless. Overall a very good experience that was well worth the price. I have referred several others and have gotten good reviews from them as well. --["LanceTeitsworth"] - ------ - ''2007-08-31 11:24:24'' [[nbsp]] Ive eaten here 3 times and Ive never really had a good meal. (My pasta one time was ok, but I changed the sauce it originally came with to make it better.) - - The space is beautiful, the deck is nice to dine on (uncomfortable Walmart chairs though) and every place should have bathrooms like this, but the space doesnt make up for the food which is just so-so. - - I think Ill just go there for drinks after Amerks games. - - Nice looking trendy place. --["SteveVogt"] - ------ - ''2007-09-25 21:23:54'' [[nbsp]] Absolutely the worst service in Rochester. My parents and coworkers also reported bad experiences. The food was good, but not good enough to overcome the unsophisticated servers. We waited 20 minutes for a cocktail at 6 p.m. on a Friday. The server's explanation was that there was "only one bartender on." FOR FRIDAY HAPPY HOUR?! My parents also had to wait forever for a drink and the staff was defensive when called on it. Service was terribly slow overall. It's too bad, because the atmosphere, especially on the deck, is wonderful. But with too young, Britney-Spears wanna-be serves, this place will die a slow death. People won't stand for that kind of treatment. --["RochGirl"] - ------ - ''2007-10-14 21:40:01'' [[nbsp]] I had a good experience here last night. Our waiter was clearly inexperienced, but the waitstaff worked as a team to give us pretty good service. All the entrees, appetizers and salads for a party of 4 were quite good. And the prices are reasonable for the level of service and the quality of the food. --["RottenChester"] - ------ - ''2007-10-28 19:29:28'' [[nbsp]] Dave Mahon & I went tonight for the Rocwiki meeting. Nice large parking area w/ 4 handicapped spots. Very impressed by the lift to get you to the seating area. I had Linguini w/ Onions, Braised Ham, Garlic in a cream sauce. VERY good but the onions were way too much-I think half the onions would've been good enough. My wife enjoyed the leftovers! - - A little pricey for a regular spot but for special occassions it's nice - - '''Next Day Update:''' I'm having major gut issues today--hate to say it but I think its due to the overload of onions.--["PeterBoulay"] - ------ - ''2007-10-28 20:18:42'' [[nbsp]] The beer selection was mostly Canadian and European imports; I ordered a [http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/45/74/ Post Road Pumpkin Ale]. Service was prompt and attentive, but unobtrusive. A TV was set to the day's football games; it was muted when food service began at 5pm. - - I ordered the shrimp cerviche salad, which had a generous helping of shrimp and thin slices of avocado, chunks of tomato and red onion on a bed of greens. It was light and refreshing, well presented, and I felt it was appropriately sized. The dressing was spot on. It was served with some slices of crusty bread and three different toppings: an olive tapenade, a cinnamon-maple spread and a lightly garlic oil sauce. - - Even wearing t-shirts and jeans, we were given the same service that other diners, wearing theatre-going garb, were provided. - - Prices were in line with the other area ["upscale restaurants"]. --["DaveMahon"] - ------ - ''2007-10-29 01:01:00'' [[nbsp]] Vegetarian choices include three appetizers (one vegan), a few uninteresting salads, two pasta dishes (one possibly vegan), one entree. Bread came with a variety of spreads (garlic oil, olive butter, maple sugar cinnamon butter), and gorgonzola fondue was good. I had the pesto and white beans dish, which was really excellent. Good service, nice atmosphere, not shockingly overpriced, great views of the city and new bridge. --["AzureHansen"] - ------ - ''2007-11-05 19:31:47''[[footnote(Another comment came from the same IP address. See the commentator's edit history to judge its validity.)]] [[nbsp]] I went for lunch today and was very appalled by the service. WE had this waitress Atraya, she was very rude and wasn't very happy. I lost my apetite just from her attitude. Needless to say, I didn't enjoy my lunch. Worst of all, I saw another waitress in the ladies room who came out of the stall and didn't wash her hands. How unsanitary. I am very disgusted and will never return to Virtu. --["JaclynHilton"] - ------ - ''2007-11-05 22:10:16''[[footnote(Another comment came from the same IP address. See the commentator's edit history to judge its validity.)]] [[nbsp]] Absolutely worse service ever! Food was subpar, I might as well have gone and eaten at McDonalds. This restaurant gets 2 Thumbs Down. --["CraigJane"] - ------ - ''2007-11-05 22:32:56'' [[nbsp]] i do not recommend this restaurant to anyone. HORRIBLE service and food quality. Not only is the food disgusting it is very over priced. --["RachelTam"] - ------ - ''2007-11-26 20:22:30'' [[nbsp]] I don't understand why the "trolling" warning is up there. Seems a common theme is poor service. Not everything will be positive! I can tell you my post below is for real! --["RochGirl"] - ------	+ ''2007-04-25 18:05:19'' [[nbsp]] Wonderful views of the river and the bridge. Very upscale and pleasing decor. Servers were very friendly and conscientious. ''------
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- ------ - ''2008-02-20 09:44:32'' [[nbsp]] I have visited Virtu twice and both times the food has been excellent. During the week it isn't too busy and tables are available to overlook the river (pleasant site at night). Service has been hit or miss so I believe others concerns but, this past time our server was wonderful and accommodating. Regardless of the servers, the risotto dish is fantastic! --["NightlifeCher"] - ------ - ''2008-04-28 23:28:39'' [[nbsp]] Went there to celebrate with the folks at work. The steak and sea food were perfect. My ap-pear-entini was fabulous, but the vegetarian entree was very mediocre. Good ambience and service. --["SmitaRao"] - ------ - ''2008-04-29 08:50:58'' [[nbsp]] I went to dinner on April 18. I got a Caesar salad that had about 1/2 romaine lettuce and 1/2 romaine hearts. My buddy complained that his was similar and had brown hearts and was instructed by the waiter (per the chef) that in the future, he should specify that he didn't want romaine hearts in the salad. (!) - - Our steaks, the Guinness Flank Steaks, were small and overcooked. - - I would have a hard time returning to this establishment. --["MikeFisher"] - ------ - ''2008-05-24 17:21:54'' [[nbsp]] This is a beautiful restaurant in a beautiful part of the city with a beautiful view. Too bad that's about all that it is. The inside reminds me of many of the hip places you see throughout NYC. But aside from that and the nice bathrooms, there is nothing noteworthy on the menu. I ordered a Mojito and an Espresso Martini. The bartender handed me a Mudslide Martini instead and probably never realized what he had done. They both taste the same but an espresso martini is dark and doesn't have any cream in it. He then told me another bartender was making my Mojito because she makes the best Mojito in the city. I was looking forward to it but was disappointed. It wasn't sweet enough and had very little rum in it. There should only be a splash of club soda in it and my glass was full of it, even though it was flat. We sat outside by the water until the hostess told us that our table was ready. Once we sat down we waited, and waited, and waited! What a waste of a gorgeous night! We must have been sitting at our table for almost 20 minutes before anybody came over. The pasta was great but unfortunately I didn't order pasta. I ordered their ribeye special and told Dan that I would like it medium rare. When it arrived the first thing I did was check to see if it was medium rare. It wasn't. It was well done. I checked in several spots and they were all the same. I managed to grab our server's attention when he was done with the table next to ours and told him the meat is well done. His asked me if I was sure, and that maybe I was cutting into the fat. I assured him that it was overcooked and then he said, "What do you want me to do? Have another one cooked?" Ummmm.... I don't know of any other way to do it so I of course said yes! I should have kept the risotto, shrimp and asparagus because when he returned with another plate 10 minutes later, the asparagus had shrunk and there was half as much risotto as before. I think the shrimp was still the same one though. The meat was the right temperature this time but it was an awful cut of meat which consisted of mostly fat. I read the reviews and didn’t want to go because the first time I ate here also wasn’t that great. But that was last year shortly after they opened and it was a beautiful night to be outside and by the water, so I gave in. I’ll be sure not to make this mistake again!!! We have a lot better places in the city that serve both good food and good drinks and have knowledgeable professional staff! I’ll spend my money there next time and forego the waterside view! --["Users/AlexProtasiewicz"]
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- ''2008-06-14 00:20:39'' [[nbsp]] I have read the reviews about Virtu and decided to eat there a few times before writing my review. First let me start off by saying that I have been a fan of Chef Mondry- Doeblers since she worked at Sienna. And as far as the food is concerned at Virtu she has done an amazing job. Granted it doesn't come with the creativity and flair that Siennas food had, or still has but it still very good and the specials are elegant and quite tasty. My concern about Virtu seems to be the same as everyone elses. Although the food is great the problems all seem to be in the service. I was in tonight with several freinds. The bartender..I think her name was Atraya was miserable. Not someone I would want to start the customers night off with . She just left a bad taste. Our server however was worse. Dan seemed not to know much about the menu and certainly doesn't seem to have the polish that some of the other servers have. The manager seemed very stand- offish to the point of rude at the end of the night and seemed more interested in her glass of wine than the customers experience. I will go to eat there again but hopefully the service will improve to the standards of the food!! --["Users/JisanaDeFaccio"] - ------ - ''2008-07-11 20:26:29'' [[nbsp]] Well let me start by saying that there cannot be a better place to view the fireworks in Rochester!!!! So impressive!!! We had reservations for quite a few months and very glad that we did because the restaurant was a full house. The experience was enjoyable. We were sat about half an hour after our arrival which due to how busy We were not upset. I and other members of my party ordered quite a few of the specialty martinis and some wine off the very fun wine list. Much to our suprise only because the bar was swamped with only two bartenders the drinks came very promptly and were absolutely DE-LISH...! The food on the other hand was pretty awful!!!! Our server was nice but obviously overwhelmed fighting the crowd. I will go back mainly because the location the hostess/ manager? left a bit to be desired. Hope they can get it together. --["Users/pattygoldstien"]	+

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	+ ------ + ''2008-07-23 18:23:08'' [[nbsp]] I just want to say that this place is the best place in town, hands down. I come here at least three times a week. I am always pleasently welcomed by the General Manager Shawna who knows her customers by name which you really cant get anywhere else. And,the bartender Patrick who just recently started there as always took great care of me at the bar for lunch. For lunch I had there Ahi tuna appetizer which was cooked to perfection ! + Then, I always get my favorite the Bolognese. Which, today I found out is there signature dish. The chef wasn't available but I wanted to commend her on another great lunch.I recommend this to all my friends and family and they too love Virtu. Hopefully, weather permitting I'll be having lunch on there patio Friday:) --["Users/AvirtuReg"]

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	+ ''2007-02-02 10:35:12'' [[nbsp]] It seems like Virtu is going for a quiet opening without any advertising. We happened to see the 'now open' banner while driving by and decided to give it a try. The decor is beautiful--sort of a dark, multi-level version of ["Eros Restaurant & Bar" Eros]. The service was extremely attentive. My boyfriend had to take a phone call right before the food arrived, and when the waiter saw that he hadn't returned after 2 minutes, he brought the food back to the kitchen to keep warm. When my boyfriend still hadn't returned after 10 minutes, the waiter asked me if he was ok and reassured me that the food was being kept warm. As soon as he came back, the food was in front of him within a minute. Now, on to the food. We started out with an ahi tuna appetizer that was covered in sesame seeds and came with an asian bbq sauce and five spice. I am not much of a fan of raw or near-raw fish, but this was delicious. For the entree, we were both in the mood for steak: I got a strip steak ($23 for a huge piece of meat covered in a red wine reduction, mashed potatoes, and green beans). ["BenMargolis"] got a Guinness-marinated flank steak that came with horseradish mashed potatoes and green beans. Both steaks were excellent and the portion sizes were perfect. For dessert, we got a flourless chocolate cake with ice cream--very yummy. Overall, it was a great experience. I'd give the service and decor 10/10 and the food was an 8 or so. It wasn't the most amazing meal I've ever had, but it was definitely very good. The best part about the menu (which is large and varied) is that instead of using pretentious, "upscale" ingredients in weird combinations that most people don't like, they make creative but simple dishes. At restaurants like this, I usually find one or two things on the menu that don't have ingredients I don't like, but here, I would have eaten almost anything on the entire menu. Virtu is upscale without the pretension and I think it's a perfect addition to ["Corn Hill Landing"]. --["RachelBlumenthal"] + ------ + ''2007-03-31 15:53:26'' [[nbsp]] At this place, knowledgeable waiters always enhance the meal...not to mention a fantastic value for lunch. The pesto pasta arrives watery - but request extra sauce, now we're talking. At night, the oyster appetizer, said to be extremely popular, makes one sorely miss ethnic restaurant versions, or even seafood market fry-ups. Actually prefer the daytime ambiance – open, airy – over nighttime (which reminds me of the Cheesecake Factory with its, ahem, manufactured mysterious air). --["ChristineLeo"] + ------ + ''2007-04-06 11:14:19'' [[nbsp]] Had a hit-and-miss meal here--- We started with the seared tuna appetizer that Rachel mentioned above, which I thought was quite good, although my companion disagreed. We got our bread after the appetizer (?), which had a pretzel-like consistancy and was quite tasty. It came with two infused-butters (salmon and kalamata olive, both daring choices) and dipping-oil. For my entree, I ordered the lamb chops. The meat was well-prepared, and the cucumber and vinagrette dressing was interesting, but did not mesh well. The "wild" rice accompaniment was far-from-wild. My companion's dish consisted of a pounded chicken breast fried and breaded, topped with honey-mustard and served with the same boring wild rice. The dish seemed like something that could have come from a diner. The food was reasonably-priced, and the service and atmosphere were nice, so we weren't too disappointed, but I think there is some room for improvement. --["EastSideStephen"] + ------ + ''2007-04-21 09:28:03'' [[nbsp]] I love the idea of an upscale restaurant at Corn Hill Landing and I really wanted to enjoy Virtu - but I was highly disappointed. The decor had a quality I've experienced at other Rochester restaurants that are trying to be modern/trendy that doesn't quite sit well with me. The best I can explain it as is a bit "hotel-y". Somehow the eating establishments in this city just can't pull it off like restaurants I've been to in other cities. To start the martinis were quite good, and the crab cake appetizer was nice but then the meal went downhill with mediocre salads and bad entrees. My major complaint was the overwhelming use of salt and black pepper as the only seasoning flavors. My recommendation is to hit up the bar at Virtu but skip the dinner - you'll end up with a hefty bill and a mediocre dinner. --["EllenKelsey"] + ------ + ''2007-04-25 18:05:19'' [[nbsp]] Wonderful views of the river and the bridge. Very upscale and pleasing decor. Servers were very friendly and conscientious. The seared ahi and calamari appetizers were excellent. However, the ahi and pork loin entrees were not cooked to our specifications. We wanted rare and they were both well done. The desserts were very good. We will dine here again because we hope this Corn Hill Landing restaurant will succeed, but the food better improve. --["SueZee"] + ------ + ''2007-05-12 14:47:39'' [[nbsp]] I was highly disappointed by my Virtu experience. Visited for lunch on a Friday at 12:45 and the place was almost empty, but they were out of everything. I had to go through three separate orders of entrees that were out before I ave up and ordered an $8 Caesar salad that was just lettuce and dressing. $11 in all for a salad that didn't even fill me up. Service was good, but ideally a restaurant should have food as well. --["AlixHamilton"] + ------ + ''2007-05-14 17:24:06'' [[nbsp]] My wife and I visted virtu about a month ago on a friday night. Food was excellent (both had specials), service was great and the atmosphere was nice too. We took a large party there (13 ppl) on Saturday, we have reservations at 5:15. They called ahead to confirm and to ask which private area we wanted (classy.) upon our arrival, we were greeted by our waiter and all was well. Things went downhill from there, as they were out of many wines and beers, the table had no salt/pepper, and the waiter would dissapear for long periods of time. The food was excellent (I had the Ahi Tuna), but it came out it multiple waves, seperated by 3 or 4 minutes each -- which was unacceptable. All in all, they do couples or small groups well, but beware of large parties. They seemed unprepared and unable to handle 13 people. We'll def. be going back, but by ourselves. --["GusWeber"] + ------ + ''2007-06-06 10:12:14'' [[nbsp]] ...what a let-down! The bartender was cold, sour and totally unfriendly. The waiter (at a group of eleven) waited 'till he got halfway around the table to mention what, from the menu, was not available. + + The restaurant has a good thing going; location, strong chef and market niche, but they'll soon lose any interest clients have if the service stays static. + + ...and is it just me or will that interior look totally dated in a few short years? --["JasonRoberts"] + ------ + ''2007-06-22 12:20:24'' [[nbsp]] Almost the whole experience was awful. An hour and change between apps and entree is too long for anyone. The dough on the mozzerella tempora was not cooked through, my husbands entree (after an hour of waiting) had a half of a pound of salt in it and we are still convinced that it was not the exact thing that he ordered but by that point I wanted the experience at Virtu to end-need not stay any longer. The bar was cool and maybe I would go back for drinks there but will not return for food ever. --["JakeAlexander"] + ------ + ''2007-07-31 14:51:54'' [[nbsp]] I took a good friend to Virtu for her birthday about a month ago and had a great experience with both food and service. I had the marinated pork...was the marinade was bourbon and mustard? can't remember exactly...but it was hands down the best pork dish I've ever had. I didn't pay much attention to the decor because we sat outside and thoroughly enjoyed the view of the water and the skyline. Service was flawless. Overall a very good experience that was well worth the price. I have referred several others and have gotten good reviews from them as well. --["LanceTeitsworth"] + ------ + ''2007-08-31 11:24:24'' [[nbsp]] Ive eaten here 3 times and Ive never really had a good meal. (My pasta one time was ok, but I changed the sauce it originally came with to make it better.) + + The space is beautiful, the deck is nice to dine on (uncomfortable Walmart chairs though) and every place should have bathrooms like this, but the space doesnt make up for the food which is just so-so. + + I think Ill just go there for drinks after Amerks games. + + Nice looking trendy place. --["SteveVogt"] + ------ + ''2007-09-25 21:23:54'' [[nbsp]] Absolutely the worst service in Rochester. My parents and coworkers also reported bad experiences. The food was good, but not good enough to overcome the unsophisticated servers. We waited 20 minutes for a cocktail at 6 p.m. on a Friday. The server's explanation was that there was "only one bartender on." FOR FRIDAY HAPPY HOUR?! My parents also had to wait forever for a drink and the staff was defensive when called on it. Service was terribly slow overall. It's too bad, because the atmosphere, especially on the deck, is wonderful. But with too young, Britney-Spears wanna-be serves, this place will die a slow death. People won't stand for that kind of treatment. --["RochGirl"] + ------ + ''2007-10-14 21:40:01'' [[nbsp]] I had a good experience here last night. Our waiter was clearly inexperienced, but the waitstaff worked as a team to give us pretty good service. All the entrees, appetizers and salads for a party of 4 were quite good. And the prices are reasonable for the level of service and the quality of the food. --["RottenChester"] + ------ + ''2007-10-28 19:29:28'' [[nbsp]] Dave Mahon & I went tonight for the Rocwiki meeting. Nice large parking area w/ 4 handicapped spots. Very impressed by the lift to get you to the seating area. I had Linguini w/ Onions, Braised Ham, Garlic in a cream sauce. VERY good but the onions were way too much-I think half the onions would've been good enough. My wife enjoyed the leftovers! + + A little pricey for a regular spot but for special occassions it's nice + + '''Next Day Update:''' I'm having major gut issues today--hate to say it but I think its due to the overload of onions.--["PeterBoulay"] + ------ + ''2007-10-28 20:18:42'' [[nbsp]] The beer selection was mostly Canadian and European imports; I ordered a [http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/45/74/ Post Road Pumpkin Ale]. Service was prompt and attentive, but unobtrusive. A TV was set to the day's football games; it was muted when food service began at 5pm. + + I ordered the shrimp cerviche salad, which had a generous helping of shrimp and thin slices of avocado, chunks of tomato and red onion on a bed of greens. It was light and refreshing, well presented, and I felt it was appropriately sized. The dressing was spot on. It was served with some slices of crusty bread and three different toppings: an olive tapenade, a cinnamon-maple spread and a lightly garlic oil sauce. + + Even wearing t-shirts and jeans, we were given the same service that other diners, wearing theatre-going garb, were provided. + + Prices were in line with the other area ["upscale restaurants"]. --["DaveMahon"] + ------ + ''2007-10-29 01:01:00'' [[nbsp]] Vegetarian choices include three appetizers (one vegan), a few uninteresting salads, two pasta dishes (one possibly vegan), one entree. Bread came with a variety of spreads (garlic oil, olive butter, maple sugar cinnamon butter), and gorgonzola fondue was good. I had the pesto and white beans dish, which was really excellent. Good service, nice atmosphere, not shockingly overpriced, great views of the city and new bridge. --["AzureHansen"] + ------ + ''2007-11-05 19:31:47''[[footnote(Another comment came from the same IP address. See the commentator's edit history to judge its validity.)]] [[nbsp]] I went for lunch today and was very appalled by the service. WE had this waitress Atraya, she was very rude and wasn't very happy. I lost my apetite just from her attitude. Needless to say, I didn't enjoy my lunch. Worst of all, I saw another waitress in the ladies room who came out of the stall and didn't wash her hands. How unsanitary. I am very disgusted and will never return to Virtu. --["JaclynHilton"] + ------ + ''2007-11-05 22:10:16''[[footnote(Another comment came from the same IP address. See the commentator's edit history to judge its validity.)]] [[nbsp]] Absolutely worse service ever! Food was subpar, I might as well have gone and eaten at McDonalds. This restaurant gets 2 Thumbs Down. --["CraigJane"] + ------ + ''2007-11-05 22:32:56'' [[nbsp]] i do not recommend this restaurant to anyone. HORRIBLE service and food quality. Not only is the food disgusting it is very over priced. --["RachelTam"] + ------ + ''2007-11-26 20:22:30'' [[nbsp]] I don't understand why the "trolling" warning is up there. Seems a common theme is poor service. Not everything will be positive! I can tell you my post below is for real! --["RochGirl"] + ------ + ''2007-11-29 16:48:44'' [[nbsp]] The new wine list looks very interesting! --["GordonAnderson"] + ------ + ''2008-02-20 09:44:32'' [[nbsp]] I have visited Virtu twice and both times the food has been excellent. During the week it isn't too busy and tables are available to overlook the river (pleasant site at night). Service has been hit or miss so I believe others concerns but, this past time our server was wonderful and accommodating. Regardless of the servers, the risotto dish is fantastic! --["NightlifeCher"] + ------ + ''2008-04-28 23:28:39'' [[nbsp]] Went there to celebrate with the folks at work. The steak and sea food were perfect. My ap-pear-entini was fabulous, but the vegetarian entree was very mediocre. Good ambience and service. --["SmitaRao"] + ------ + ''2008-04-29 08:50:58'' [[nbsp]] I went to dinner on April 18. I got a Caesar salad that had about 1/2 romaine lettuce and 1/2 romaine hearts. My buddy complained that his was similar and had brown hearts and was instructed by the waiter (per the chef) that in the future, he should specify that he didn't want romaine hearts in the salad. (!) + + Our steaks, the Guinness Flank Steaks, were small and overcooked. + + I would have a hard time returning to this establishment. --["MikeFisher"] + ------ + ''2008-05-24 17:21:54'' [[nbsp]] This is a beautiful restaurant in a beautiful part of the city with a beautiful view. Too bad that's about all that it is. The inside reminds me of many of the hip places you see throughout NYC. But aside from that and the nice bathrooms, there is nothing noteworthy on the menu. I ordered a Mojito and an Espresso Martini. The bartender handed me a Mudslide Martini instead and probably never realized what he had done. They both taste the same but an espresso martini is dark and doesn't have any cream in it. He then told me another bartender was making my Mojito because she makes the best Mojito in the city. I was looking forward to it but was disappointed. It wasn't sweet enough and had very little rum in it. There should only be a splash of club soda in it and my glass was full of it, even though it was flat. We sat outside by the water until the hostess told us that our table was ready. Once we sat down we waited, and waited, and waited! What a waste of a gorgeous night! We must have been sitting at our table for almost 20 minutes before anybody came over. The pasta was great but unfortunately I didn't order pasta. I ordered their ribeye special and told Dan that I would like it medium rare. When it arrived the first thing I did was check to see if it was medium rare. It wasn't. It was well done. I checked in several spots and they were all the same. I managed to grab our server's attention when he was done with the table next to ours and told him the meat is well done. His asked me if I was sure, and that maybe I was cutting into the fat. I assured him that it was overcooked and then he said, "What do you want me to do? Have another one cooked?" Ummmm.... I don't know of any other way to do it so I of course said yes! I should have kept the risotto, shrimp and asparagus because when he returned with another plate 10 minutes later, the asparagus had shrunk and there was half as much risotto as before. I think the shrimp was still the same one though. The meat was the right temperature this time but it was an awful cut of meat which consisted of mostly fat. I read the reviews and didn’t want to go because the first time I ate here also wasn’t that great. But that was last year shortly after they opened and it was a beautiful night to be outside and by the water, so I gave in. I’ll be sure not to make this mistake again!!! We have a lot better places in the city that serve both good food and good drinks and have knowledgeable professional staff! I’ll spend my money there next time and forego the waterside view! --["Users/AlexProtasiewicz"]
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- ''2007-02-02 10:35:12'' [[nbsp]] It seems like Virtu is going for a quiet opening without any advertising. We happened to see the 'now open' banner while driving by and decided to give it a try. The decor is beautiful--sort of a dark, multi-level version of ["Eros Restaurant & Bar" Eros]. The service was extremely attentive. My boyfriend had to take a phone call right before the food arrived, and when the waiter saw that he hadn't returned after 2 minutes, he brought the food back to the kitchen to keep warm. When my boyfriend still hadn't returned after 10 minutes, the waiter asked me if he was ok and reassured me that the food was being kept warm. As soon as he came back, the food was in front of him within a minute. Now, on to the food. We started out with an ahi tuna appetizer that was covered in sesame seeds and came with an asian bbq sauce and five spice. I am not much of a fan of raw or near-raw fish, but this was delicious. For the entree, we were both in the mood for steak: I got a strip steak ($23 for a huge piece of meat covered in a red wine reduction, mashed potatoes, and green beans). ["BenMargolis"] got a Guinness-marinated flank steak that came with horseradish mashed potatoes and green beans. Both steaks were excellent and the portion sizes were perfect. For dessert, we got a flourless chocolate cake with ice cream--very yummy. Overall, it was a great experience. I'd give the service and decor 10/10 and the food was an 8 or so. It wasn't the most amazing meal I've ever had, but it was definitely very good. The best part about the menu (which is large and varied) is that instead of using pretentious, "upscale" ingredients in weird combinations that most people don't like, they make creative but simple dishes. At restaurants like this, I usually find one or two things on the menu that don't have ingredients I don't like, but here, I would have eaten almost anything on the entire menu. Virtu is upscale without the pretension and I think it's a perfect addition to ["Corn Hill Landing"]. --["RachelBlumenthal"] - ------ - ''2007-03-31 15:53:26'' [[nbsp]] At this place, knowledgeable waiters always enhance the meal...not to mention a fantastic value for lunch. The pesto pasta arrives watery - but request extra sauce, now we're talking. At night, the oyster appetizer, said to be extremely popular, makes one sorely miss ethnic restaurant versions, or even seafood market fry-ups. Actually prefer the daytime ambiance – open, airy – over nighttime (which reminds me of the Cheesecake Factory with its, ahem, manufactured mysterious air). --["ChristineLeo"] - ------ - ''2007-04-06 11:14:19'' [[nbsp]] Had a hit-and-miss meal here--- We started with the seared tuna appetizer that Rachel mentioned above, which I thought was quite good, although my companion disagreed. We got our bread after the appetizer (?), which had a pretzel-like consistancy and was quite tasty. It came with two infused-butters (salmon and kalamata olive, both daring choices) and dipping-oil. For my entree, I ordered the lamb chops. The meat was well-prepared, and the cucumber and vinagrette dressing was interesting, but did not mesh well. The "wild" rice accompaniment was far-from-wild. My companion's dish consisted of a pounded chicken breast fried and breaded, topped with honey-mustard and served with the same boring wild rice. The dish seemed like something that could have come from a diner. The food was reasonably-priced, and the service and atmosphere were nice, so we weren't too disappointed, but I think there is some room for improvement. --["EastSideStephen"] - ------ - ''2007-04-21 09:28:03'' [[nbsp]] I love the idea of an upscale restaurant at Corn Hill Landing and I really wanted to enjoy Virtu - but I was highly disappointed. The decor had a quality I've experienced at other Rochester restaurants that are trying to be modern/trendy that doesn't quite sit well with me. The best I can explain it as is a bit "hotel-y". Somehow the eating establishments in this city just can't pull it off like restaurants I've been to in other cities. To start the martinis were quite good, and the crab cake appetizer was nice but then the meal went downhill with mediocre salads and bad entrees. My major complaint was the overwhelming use of salt and black pepper as the only seasoning flavors. My recommendation is to hit up the bar at Virtu but skip the dinner - you'll end up with a hefty bill and a mediocre dinner. --["EllenKelsey"] - ------ - ''2007-04-25 18:05:19'' [[nbsp]] Wonderful views of the river and the bridge. Very upscale and pleasing decor. Servers were very friendly and conscientious. The seared ahi and calamari appetizers were excellent. However, the ahi and pork loin entrees were not cooked to our specifications. We wanted rare and they were both well done. The desserts were very good. We will dine here again because we hope this Corn Hill Landing restaurant will succeed, but the food better improve. --["SueZee"] - ------ - ''2007-05-12 14:47:39'' [[nbsp]] I was highly disappointed by my Virtu experience. Visited for lunch on a Friday at 12:45 and the place was almost empty, but they were out of everything. I had to go through three separate orders of entrees that were out before I ave up and ordered an $8 Caesar salad that was just lettuce and dressing. $11 in all for a salad that didn't even fill me up. Service was good, but ideally a restaurant should have food as well. --["AlixHamilton"] - ------ - ''2007-05-14 17:24:06'' [[nbsp]] My wife and I visted virtu about a month ago on a friday night. Food was excellent (both had specials), service was great and the atmosphere was nice too. We took a large party there (13 ppl) on Saturday, we have reservations at 5:15. They called ahead to confirm and to ask which private area we wanted (classy.) upon our arrival, we were greeted by our waiter and all was well. Things went downhill from there, as they were out of many wines and beers, the table had no salt/pepper, and the waiter would dissapear for long periods of time. The food was excellent (I had the Ahi Tuna), but it came out it multiple waves, seperated by 3 or 4 minutes each -- which was unacceptable. All in all, they do couples or small groups well, but beware of large parties. They seemed unprepared and unable to handle 13 people. We'll def. be going back, but by ourselves. --["GusWeber"] - ------ - ''2007-06-06 10:12:14'' [[nbsp]] ...what a let-down! The bartender was cold, sour and totally unfriendly. The waiter (at a group of eleven) waited 'till he got halfway around the table to mention what, from the menu, was not available. - - The restaurant has a good thing going; location, strong chef and market niche, but they'll soon lose any interest clients have if the service stays static. - - ...and is it just me or will that interior look totally dated in a few short years? --["JasonRoberts"] - ------ - ''2007-06-22 12:20:24'' [[nbsp]] Almost the whole experience was awful. An hour and change between apps and entree is too long for anyone. The dough on the mozzerella tempora was not cooked through, my husbands entree (after an hour of waiting) had a half of a pound of salt in it and we are still convinced that it was not the exact thing that he ordered but by that point I wanted the experience at Virtu to end-need not stay any longer. The bar was cool and maybe I would go back for drinks there but will not return for food ever. --["JakeAlexander"] - ------ - ''2007-07-31 14:51:54'' [[nbsp]] I took a good friend to Virtu for her birthday about a month ago and had a great experience with both food and service. I had the marinated pork...was the marinade was bourbon and mustard? can't remember exactly...but it was hands down the best pork dish I've ever had. I didn't pay much attention to the decor because we sat outside and thoroughly enjoyed the view of the water and the skyline. Service was flawless. Overall a very good experience that was well worth the price. I have referred several others and have gotten good reviews from them as well. --["LanceTeitsworth"] - ------ - ''2007-08-31 11:24:24'' [[nbsp]] Ive eaten here 3 times and Ive never really had a good meal. (My pasta one time was ok, but I changed the sauce it originally came with to make it better.) - - The space is beautiful, the deck is nice to dine on (uncomfortable Walmart chairs though) and every place should have bathrooms like this, but the space doesnt make up for the food which is just so-so. - - I think Ill just go there for drinks after Amerks games. - - Nice looking trendy place. --["SteveVogt"] - ------ - ''2007-09-25 21:23:54'' [[nbsp]] Absolutely the worst service in Rochester. My parents and coworkers also reported bad experiences. The food was good, but not good enough to overcome the unsophisticated servers. We waited 20 minutes for a cocktail at 6 p.m. on a Friday. The server's explanation was that there was "only one bartender on." FOR FRIDAY HAPPY HOUR?! My parents also had to wait forever for a drink and the staff was defensive when called on it. Service was terribly slow overall. It's too bad, because the atmosphere, especially on the deck, is wonderful. But with too young, Britney-Spears wanna-be serves, this place will die a slow death. People won't stand for that kind of treatment. --["RochGirl"] - ------ - ''2007-10-14 21:40:01'' [[nbsp]] I had a good experience here last night. Our waiter was clearly inexperienced, but the waitstaff worked as a team to give us pretty good service. All the entrees, appetizers and salads for a party of 4 were quite good. And the prices are reasonable for the level of service and the quality of the food. --["RottenChester"] - ------ - ''2007-10-28 19:29:28'' [[nbsp]] Dave Mahon & I went tonight for the Rocwiki meeting. Nice large parking area w/ 4 handicapped spots. Very impressed by the lift to get you to the seating area. I had Linguini w/ Onions, Braised Ham, Garlic in a cream sauce. VERY good but the onions were way too much-I think half the onions would've been good enough. My wife enjoyed the leftovers! - - A little pricey for a regular spot but for special occassions it's nice - - '''Next Day Update:''' I'm having major gut issues today--hate to say it but I think its due to the overload of onions.--["PeterBoulay"] - ------ - ''2007-10-28 20:18:42'' [[nbsp]] The beer selection was mostly Canadian and European imports; I ordered a [http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/45/74/ Post Road Pumpkin Ale]. Service was prompt and attentive, but unobtrusive. A TV was set to the day's football games; it was muted when food service began at 5pm. - - I ordered the shrimp cerviche salad, which had a generous helping of shrimp and thin slices of avocado, chunks of tomato and red onion on a bed of greens. It was light and refreshing, well presented, and I felt it was appropriately sized. The dressing was spot on. It was served with some slices of crusty bread and three different toppings: an olive tapenade, a cinnamon-maple spread and a lightly garlic oil sauce. - - Even wearing t-shirts and jeans, we were given the same service that other diners, wearing theatre-going garb, were provided. - - Prices were in line with the other area ["upscale restaurants"]. --["DaveMahon"] - ------ - ''2007-10-29 01:01:00'' [[nbsp]] Vegetarian choices include three appetizers (one vegan), a few uninteresting salads, two pasta dishes (one possibly vegan), one entree. Bread came with a variety of spreads (garlic oil, olive butter, maple sugar cinnamon butter), and gorgonzola fondue was good. I had the pesto and white beans dish, which was really excellent. Good service, nice atmosphere, not shockingly overpriced, great views of the city and new bridge. --["AzureHansen"] - ------ - ''2007-11-05 19:31:47''[[footnote(Another comment came from the same IP address. See the commentator's edit history to judge its validity.)]] [[nbsp]] I went for lunch today and was very appalled by the service. WE had this waitress Atraya, she was very rude and wasn't very happy. I lost my apetite just from her attitude. Needless to say, I didn't enjoy my lunch. Worst of all, I saw another waitress in the ladies room who came out of the stall and didn't wash her hands. How unsanitary. I am very disgusted and will never return to Virtu. --["JaclynHilton"] - ------ - ''2007-11-05 22:10:16''[[footnote(Another comment came from the same IP address. See the commentator's edit history to judge its validity.)]] [[nbsp]] Absolutely worse service ever! Food was subpar, I might as well have gone and eaten at McDonalds. This restaurant gets 2 Thumbs Down. --["CraigJane"] - ------ - ''2007-11-05 22:32:56'' [[nbsp]] i do not recommend this restaurant to anyone. HORRIBLE service and food quality. Not only is the food disgusting it is very over priced. --["RachelTam"] - ------ - ''2007-11-26 20:22:30'' [[nbsp]] I don't understand why the "trolling" warning is up there. Seems a common theme is poor service. Not everything will be positive! I can tell you my post below is for real! --["RochGirl"] - ------ - ''2007-11-29 16:48:44'' [[nbsp]] The new wine list looks very interesting! --["GordonAnderson"] - ------ - ''2008-02-20 09:44:32'' [[nbsp]] I have visited Virtu twice and both times the food has been excellent. During the week it isn't too busy and tables are available to overlook the river (pleasant site at night). Service has been hit or miss so I believe others concerns but, this past time our server was wonderful and accommodating. Regardless of the servers, the risotto dish is fantastic! --["NightlifeCher"] - ------ - ''2008-04-28 23:28:39'' [[nbsp]] Went there to celebrate with the folks at work. The steak and sea food were perfect. My ap-pear-entini was fabulous, but the vegetarian entree was very mediocre. Good ambience and service. --["SmitaRao"] - ------ - ''2008-04-29 08:50:58'' [[nbsp]] I went to dinner on April 18. I got a Caesar salad that had about 1/2 romaine lettuce and 1/2 romaine hearts. My buddy complained that his was similar and had brown hearts and was instructed by the waiter (per the chef) that in the future, he should specify that he didn't want romaine hearts in the salad. (!) - - Our steaks, the Guinness Flank Steaks, were small and overcooked. - - I would have a hard time returning to this establishment. --["MikeFisher"] - ------ - ''2008-05-24 17:21:54'' [[nbsp]] This is a beautiful restaurant in a beautiful part of the city with a beautiful view. Too bad that's about all that it is. The inside reminds me of many of the hip places you see throughout NYC. But aside from that and the nice bathrooms, there is nothing noteworthy on the menu. I ordered a Mojito and an Espresso Martini. The bartender handed me a Mudslide Martini instead and probably never realized what he had done. They both taste the same but an espresso martini is dark and doesn't have any cream in it. He then told me another bartender was making my Mojito because she makes the best Mojito in the city. I was looking forward to it but was disappointed. It wasn't sweet enough and had very little rum in it. There should only be a splash of club soda in it and my glass was full of it, even though it was flat. We sat outside by the water until the hostess told us that our table was ready. Once we sat down we waited, and waited, and waited! What a waste of a gorgeous night! We must have been sitting at our table for almost 20 minutes before anybody came over. The pasta was great but unfortunately I didn't order pasta. I ordered their ribeye special and told Dan that I would like it medium rare. When it arrived the first thing I did was check to see if it was medium rare. It wasn't. It was well done. I checked in several spots and they were all the same. I managed to grab our server's attention when he was done with the table next to ours and told him the meat is well done. His asked me if I was sure, and that maybe I was cutting into the fat. I assured him that it was overcooked and then he said, "What do you want me to do? Have another one cooked?" Ummmm.... I don't know of any other way to do it so I of course said yes! I should have kept the risotto, shrimp and asparagus because when he returned with another plate 10 minutes later, the asparagus had shrunk and there was half as much risotto as before. I think the shrimp was still the same one though. The meat was the right temperature this time but it was an awful cut of meat which consisted of mostly fat. I read the reviews and didn’t want to go because the first time I ate here also wasn’t that great. But that was last year shortly after they opened and it was a beautiful night to be outside and by the water, so I gave in. I’ll be sure not to make this mistake again!!! We have a lot better places in the city that serve both good food and good drinks and have knowledgeable professional staff! I’ll spend my money there next time and forego the waterside view! --["Users/AlexProtasiewicz"]
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- ''2008-06-14 00:20:39'' [[nbsp]] I have read the reviews about Virtu and decided to eat there a few times before writing my review. First let me start off by saying that I have been a fan of Chef Mondry- Doeblers since she worked at Sienna. And as far as the food is concerned at Virtu she has done an amazing job. Granted it doesn't come with the creativity and flair that Siennas food had, or still has but it still very good and the specials are elegant and quite tasty. My concern about Virtu seems to be the same as everyone elses. Although the food is great the problems all seem to be in the service. I was in tonight with several freinds. The bartender..I think her name was Atraya was miserable. Not someone I would want to start the customers night off with . She just left a bad taste. Our server however was worse. Dan seemed not to know much about the menu and certainly doesn't seem to have the polish that some of the other servers have. The manager seemed very stand- offish to the point of rude at the end of the night and seemed more interested in her glass of wine than the customers experience. I will go to eat there again but hopefully the service will improve to the standards of the food!! --["Users/JisanaDeFaccio"]
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- ''2008-07-11 20:26:29'' [[nbsp]] Well let me start by saying that there cannot be a better place to view the fireworks in Rochester!!!! So impressive!!! We had reservations for quite a few months and very glad that we did because the restaurant was a full house. The experience was enjoyable. We were sat about half an hour after our arrival which due to how busy We were not upset. I and other members of my party ordered quite a few of the specialty martinis and some wine off the very fun wine list. Much to our suprise only because the bar was swamped with only two bartenders the drinks came very promptly and were absolutely DE-LISH...! The food on the other hand was pretty awful!!!! Our server was nice but obviously overwhelmed fighting the crowd. I will go back mainly because the location the hostess/ manager? left a bit to be desired. Hope they can get it together. --["Users/pattygoldstien"]

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JaySweet — 2008-07-12T01:19:58Z

revise description -- January 2007 is not "just opened" anymore, heh

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- Virtu is a trendy new ["Restaurants" restaurant] and ["Bars" bar] that has just opened in ["Corn Hill Landing"] (January 2007); the grand opening will be on Valentine's Day. Virtu serves steak, seafood, and pasta dishes and has a full bar. Virtu is built on multiple levels but is fully wheelchair accessible.	+ '''Virtu''' is an upscale ["Restaurants" restaurant] and ["Bars" bar] that opened in ["Corn Hill Landing"] in February 2007. According to the owners, "virtu" means "a collection of fine art."
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- Virtu is owned by the same person as ["Sienna Grill and Bar"], David Alkaher. The chef is Jill Mondry-Doebler. The word "virtu" means "a collection of fine art" according to the restaurant execs (as reported by Flanigan; see summary of review below.)	+ The kitchen serves steak, seafood, and pasta dishes and has a full bar. Virtu is built on multiple levels but is fully wheelchair accessible. + + Virtu is owned by ["David Alkaher"], who also owns ["Sienna Grill and Bar"]. The chef is Jill Mondry-Doebler. + + ==Reception==

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pattygoldstien — 2008-07-12T00:26:29Z

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	+ ------ + ''2008-07-11 20:26:29'' [[nbsp]] Well let me start by saying that there cannot be a better place to view the fireworks in Rochester!!!! So impressive!!! We had reservations for quite a few months and very glad that we did because the restaurant was a full house. The experience was enjoyable. We were sat about half an hour after our arrival which due to how busy We were not upset. I and other members of my party ordered quite a few of the specialty martinis and some wine off the very fun wine list. Much to our suprise only because the bar was swamped with only two bartenders the drinks came very promptly and were absolutely DE-LISH...! The food on the other hand was pretty awful!!!! Our server was nice but obviously overwhelmed fighting the crowd. I will go back mainly because the location the hostess/ manager? left a bit to be desired. Hope they can get it together. --["Users/pattygoldstien"]

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alexandergartley — 2008-06-20T14:27:49Z

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alexandergartley — 2008-06-20T14:27:09Z

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AlexProtasiewicz — 2008-06-14T21:01:02Z

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- ''2008-05-24 17:21:54'' [[nbsp]] This is a beautiful restaurant in a beautiful part of the city with a beautiful view. Too bad that's about all that it is. The inside reminds me of many of the hip places you see throughout NYC. But aside from that and the nice bathrooms, there is nothing noteworthy on the menu. I ordered a Mojito and an Espresso Martini. The bartender handed me a Mudslide Martini instead and probably never realized what he had done. They both taste the same but an espresso martini is dark and doesn't have any cream in it. He then told me another bartender was making my Mojito because she makes the best Mojito in the city. I was looking forward to it but was disappointed. It wasn't sweet enough and had very little rum in it. There should only be a splash of club soda in it and my glass was full of it, even though it was flat. We sat outside by the water until the hostess told us that our table was ready. Once we sat down we waited, and waited, and waited! What a waste of a gorgeous night! We must have been sitting at our table for almost 20 minutes before anybody came over. The pasta was great but unfortunately I didn't order pasta. I ordered their ribeye special and told Dan that I would like it medium rare. When it arrived the first thing I did was check to see if it was medium rare. It wasn't. It was well done. I checked in several spots and they were all the same. I managed to grab Dan's attention when he was done with the table next to ours and told him the meat is well done. His asked me if I was sure, and that maybe I was cutting into the fat. I assured him that it was overcooked and then he said, "What do you want me to do? Have another one cooked?" Ummmm.... I don't know of any other way to do it so I of course said yes! I should have kept the risotto, shrimp and asparagus because when he returned with another plate 10 minutes later, the asparagus had shrunk and there was half as much risotto as before. I think the shrimp was still the same one though. The meat was the right temperature this time but it was an awful cut of meat which consisted of mostly fat. I read the reviews and didn’t want to go because the first time I ate here also wasn’t that great. But that last year shortly after they opened and it was a beautiful night to be outside and by the water, so I gave in. I’ll be sure not to make this mistake again!!! We have a lot better places in the city that serve both good food and good drinks and have knowledgeable professional staff! I’ll spend my money there next time and forego the waterside view! --["Users/AlexProtasiewicz"]	+ ''2008-05-24 17:21:54'' [[nbsp]] This is a beautiful restaurant in a beautiful part of the city with a beautiful view. Too bad that's about all that it is. The inside reminds me of many of the hip places you see throughout NYC. But aside from that and the nice bathrooms, there is nothing noteworthy on the menu. I ordered a Mojito and an Espresso Martini. The bartender handed me a Mudslide Martini instead and probably never realized what he had done. They both taste the same but an espresso martini is dark and doesn't have any cream in it. He then told me another bartender was making my Mojito because she makes the best Mojito in the city. I was looking forward to it but was disappointed. It wasn't sweet enough and had very little rum in it. There should only be a splash of club soda in it and my glass was full of it, even though it was flat. We sat outside by the water until the hostess told us that our table was ready. Once we sat down we waited, and waited, and waited! What a waste of a gorgeous night! We must have been sitting at our table for almost 20 minutes before anybody came over. The pasta was great but unfortunately I didn't order pasta. I ordered their ribeye special and told Dan that I would like it medium rare. When it arrived the first thing I did was check to see if it was medium rare. It wasn't. It was well done. I checked in several spots and they were all the same. I managed to grab our server's attention when he was done with the table next to ours and told him the meat is well done. His asked me if I was sure, and that maybe I was cutting into the fat. I assured him that it was overcooked and then he said, "What do you want me to do? Have another one cooked?" Ummmm.... I don't know of any other way to do it so I of course said yes! I should have kept the risotto, shrimp and asparagus because when he returned with another plate 10 minutes later, the asparagus had shrunk and there was half as much risotto as before. I think the shrimp was still the same one though. The meat was the right temperature this time but it was an awful cut of meat which consisted of mostly fat. I read the reviews and didn’t want to go because the first time I ate here also wasn’t that great. But that was last year shortly after they opened and it was a beautiful night to be outside and by the water, so I gave in. I’ll be sure not to make this mistake again!!! We have a lot better places in the city that serve both good food and good drinks and have knowledgeable professional staff! I’ll spend my money there next time and forego the waterside view! --["Users/AlexProtasiewicz"]

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JisanaDeFaccio — 2008-06-14T04:20:39Z

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	+ ------ + ''2008-06-14 00:20:39'' [[nbsp]] I have read the reviews about Virtu and decided to eat there a few times before writing my review. First let me start off by saying that I have been a fan of Chef Mondry- Doeblers since she worked at Sienna. And as far as the food is concerned at Virtu she has done an amazing job. Granted it doesn't come with the creativity and flair that Siennas food had, or still has but it still very good and the specials are elegant and quite tasty. My concern about Virtu seems to be the same as everyone elses. Although the food is great the problems all seem to be in the service. I was in tonight with several freinds. The bartender..I think her name was Atraya was miserable. Not someone I would want to start the customers night off with . She just left a bad taste. Our server however was worse. Dan seemed not to know much about the menu and certainly doesn't seem to have the polish that some of the other servers have. The manager seemed very stand- offish to the point of rude at the end of the night and seemed more interested in her glass of wine than the customers experience. I will go to eat there again but hopefully the service will improve to the standards of the food!! --["Users/JisanaDeFaccio"]