Branca
$$ • Italian, Cocktail Bar, Pizza Book a table: 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM MoreAbout Branca
Customers' Favorites
Ricotta Roasted Garlic Grilled Bread Pizza Calamari
Garlic Bread with Honey
Octopus Appetizer
Spaghetti Squash
Chicken Milanese
Brick Oven Pizza
Crab tartines18
Pepperoni Pizza
Truffle Risotto
Seared Lasagna
Branca Reviews
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Fantastic date or business restaurant
Food was incredible. 5 star
Food was incredible. 5 star
Visited Branca in Pittsford and made reservations for the bar area to take advantage of Happy Hour, which is only available in designated sections. From the moment we were seated, the service was very good. Our server/bartender was especially accommodating and even customized my cocktails to suit my taste.
The food was equally enjoyable. The calamari was good, although I was disappointed that my favourite part — the tentacles — was missing! 😂 The eggplant,...read full review
The food was equally enjoyable. The calamari was good, although I was disappointed that my favourite part — the tentacles — was missing! 😂 The eggplant,...read full review
Second time there, loved it, the happy hour is wonderful, I recommend it!
Hours
| Monday | 4 - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 4 - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 4 - 9PM |
| Thursday | 4 - 9PM |
| Friday | 4 - 10PM |
| Saturday | 4 - 10PM |
| Sunday | 4 - 8PM |
Branca is a restaurant that offers a nice atmosphere without being too fancy. The menu features a variety of appetizers, including prosciutto pizza, calamari, arancini, and butternut burrata, which are all described as tasty. The pasta dishes, such as the deconstructed Lasagna, have a unique texture, and the chicken entree is decent, with the polenta being particularly good. The veal meatballs are superb and can be enjoyed with spaghetti squash. The service is attentive, and the specialty cocktails, along with the wood-fired pizzas, are also well-received. Happy hour, from 4 to 6 on weekdays, is a great value for both food and drink in the bar area, but it gets busy, so arriving early is recommended.
The restaurant provides a good dining experience, though the quality may vary compared to other locations. It is also a great choice for special events, as noted by customers who appreciated the planning assistance and outstanding customer service. The food overall is very good, with the octopus being tender and the ricotta appetizer being enjoyable. The dock and short ribs dishes were also praised by customers. The drinks were on point, and the atmosphere was nice, with a fire pit outdoors. However, there were some issues with the linguine and clams dish, as the addition of pecorino cheese was not considered authentic. Despite this, the restaurant is still recommended by customers.