Loved this spot! Staff was amazing, and the food was on point, but the wine list is incredible! A curated list of absolute gems.
LoMo Phillips
Microclimate is a must-go in Geneva! We were able to walk in 2 people with no reservations, and we sat at the bar. The atmosphere was hip and chill. They had a really cool selection of unique food and drinks - it was hard to choose! I got a glass of local Cab Sauv, and my partner and I split the Spalla, Zucchini Salad, and the Deep Fried Quail. The spalla was like a less fatty prosciutto - not quite as flavorful, but nice texture. The zucchini salad was a really fun blend of flavors - a nice crunchiness from the almonds, a zestyness from the gochujang romanesco sauce, and a savoriness from the Bulgarian feta. The decided favorite though was the deep fried quail, with its perfect outer crust and yummy sauce.
Jacob Fox
This place should have a Michelin star for how good it is. Also best vibes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Martin Shelly
Cool place, unique food. Server gave 95% of her attention to the other 2 parties at the bar- one was a winery owner from Ithaca, the other a sommelier from Ukraine! Don't get me wrong, we thought they were special, too! But when they started offering tastings, we were greatly interested, but sadly ignored. It put a damper on an otherwise fun time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
M.E.M.
Microclimate Wine Bar is a little haven of creativity and deliciousness, run by charming and skilled professionals and in the heart of the Finger Lakes. It reminds me a of a little Japanese izakaya in Portland, Maine but with very seasonal Finger Lakes ingredients and some southeast Asian influence. I love coming here for a few little plates of food and a drink, which can be anything from an excellent local wine, beer or cider to a homemade strawberry shrub and soda made with the brine from preserving magnolia buds! The wine list is small but mighty and the rotating cocktail specials always sound great and are often seasonal. One of the best plates is called Pickles + Ferments, which is an ever changing bowl of homemade fermented and pickled vegetables and fruits, all from local farms, with a soy marinated soft boiled egg. It is a complete meal with a bowl of perfect, steaming hot jasmine rice and happens to be great for lunch the next day. The quality and execution of the food and wine selection here is better than many similar establishments in cities like Rochester or even New York. It is worth a scenic drive from Rochester and a privilege and joy to live near an establishment of this caliber. Thank you for being here, Microclimate.
Vegetarian options: Some dishes are vegetarian or vegan and a few dishes can be made vegetarian or vegan.
Dietary restrictions: The kitchen is able and happy to accommodate many dietary restrictions.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kiernan Anzelc
EAT HERE. This spot did not come up when I was Googling dinner places for our weekend, and the storefront is unassuming. We happened upon it when departing diners told us it was the BEST FOOD. And it was. We ordered 5-6 dishes for the table and each one was absolutely delicious. There was a cucumber salad that was divine. Cucumber salad! Who gets excited about that? But it was amazing. Same with the peaches and feta dish. The spicy ramen noodle salad. The steak dish. The dragon beans. Each one was a delicacy. Best food I’ve had in a very long time. And very reasonably priced plus nice low-key ambiance. There are even a few more tables in the back including a couple bar seats to watch the chef, which I would do if I get the chance to come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brett Gannetti
Love this place and wish I still lived Geneva so I could go more often!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cynthia Purcell
Great wine selection. Well informed staff. Delicious imaginative food. A great experience all around!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jay Jensen
Great cocktails, whiskey selection, and beers. Very friendly owners/employees. Warm and cozy atmosphere. Will return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hayden Roche
We had a fantastic meal at Microclimate! All of the ingredients were incredibly fresh and you could tell they were locally sourced. The tomatoes and burrata dish with Vietnamese chimiccuri dressing was so good we almost ordered it again.
Truly exceptional food, wine, cocktails, and service. Highly recommend. We went to microclimate two nights in a row - nothing else on the block beats this!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kaitlin Skelton
Rarely have I seen such an intriguing drink menu. Enjoyed cocktails, wine and liquor. Where else do you see btg Chablis and Raicilla locally? In fact, we enjoyed our visit so much, we went back the next night. The food was excellent as well and the owner was super friendly and accommodating to our large group of nine. 10/10. No notes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dariush Farzad
An extremely fun small town bar with a beautiful Japanese flare.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Jonathan Applebee
Very welcoming. Hole in the wall vibe. Super professional. Most exquisite bites.
Loved this spot! Staff was amazing, and the food was on point, but the wine list is incredible! A curated list of absolute gems.
Microclimate is a must-go in Geneva! We were able to walk in 2 people with no reservations, and we sat at the bar. The atmosphere was hip and chill. They had a really cool selection of unique food and drinks - it was hard to choose!
I got a glass of local Cab Sauv, and my partner and I split the Spalla, Zucchini Salad, and the Deep Fried Quail. The spalla was like a less fatty prosciutto - not quite as flavorful, but nice texture. The zucchini salad was a really fun blend of flavors - a nice crunchiness from the almonds, a zestyness from the gochujang romanesco sauce, and a savoriness from the Bulgarian feta. The decided favorite though was the deep fried quail, with its perfect outer crust and yummy sauce.
This place should have a Michelin star for how good it is. Also best vibes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cool place, unique food. Server gave 95% of her attention to the other 2 parties at the bar- one was a winery owner from Ithaca, the other a sommelier from Ukraine! Don't get me wrong, we thought they were special, too! But when they started offering tastings, we were greatly interested, but sadly ignored. It put a damper on an otherwise fun time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Microclimate Wine Bar is a little haven of creativity and deliciousness, run by charming and skilled professionals and in the heart of the Finger Lakes. It reminds me a of a little Japanese izakaya in Portland, Maine but with very seasonal Finger Lakes ingredients and some southeast Asian influence. I love coming here for a few little plates of food and a drink, which can be anything from an excellent local wine, beer or cider to a homemade strawberry shrub and soda made with the brine from preserving magnolia buds! The wine list is small but mighty and the rotating cocktail specials always sound great and are often seasonal. One of the best plates is called Pickles + Ferments, which is an ever changing bowl of homemade fermented and pickled vegetables and fruits, all from local farms, with a soy marinated soft boiled egg. It is a complete meal with a bowl of perfect, steaming hot jasmine rice and happens to be great for lunch the next day. The quality and execution of the food and wine selection here is better than many similar establishments in cities like Rochester or even New York.
It is worth a scenic drive from Rochester and a privilege and joy to live near an establishment of this caliber. Thank you for being here, Microclimate.
Vegetarian options: Some dishes are vegetarian or vegan and a few dishes can be made vegetarian or vegan.
Dietary restrictions: The kitchen is able and happy to accommodate many dietary restrictions.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
EAT HERE. This spot did not come up when I was Googling dinner places for our weekend, and the storefront is unassuming. We happened upon it when departing diners told us it was the BEST FOOD. And it was. We ordered 5-6 dishes for the table and each one was absolutely delicious. There was a cucumber salad that was divine. Cucumber salad! Who gets excited about that? But it was amazing. Same with the peaches and feta dish. The spicy ramen noodle salad. The steak dish. The dragon beans. Each one was a delicacy. Best food I’ve had in a very long time. And very reasonably priced plus nice low-key ambiance. There are even a few more tables in the back including a couple bar seats to watch the chef, which I would do if I get the chance to come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love this place and wish I still lived Geneva so I could go more often!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great wine selection. Well informed staff. Delicious imaginative food.
A great experience all around!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great cocktails, whiskey selection, and beers. Very friendly owners/employees. Warm and cozy atmosphere. Will return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a fantastic meal at Microclimate! All of the ingredients were incredibly fresh and you could tell they were locally sourced. The tomatoes and burrata dish with Vietnamese chimiccuri dressing was so good we almost ordered it again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Truly exceptional food, wine, cocktails, and service. Highly recommend. We went to microclimate two nights in a row - nothing else on the block beats this!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rarely have I seen such an intriguing drink menu. Enjoyed cocktails, wine and liquor. Where else do you see btg Chablis and Raicilla locally? In fact, we enjoyed our visit so much, we went back the next night. The food was excellent as well and the owner was super friendly and accommodating to our large group of nine. 10/10. No notes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
An extremely fun small town bar with a beautiful Japanese flare.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Very welcoming. Hole in the wall vibe. Super professional. Most exquisite bites.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Original drinks made perfectly
Atmosphere: 5
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