Way too expensive for the quality and quantity of food served.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Bill Shakesbeer
So many fun flavors and no run of the mill spice/ingredients. Would highly recommend for all. Will be back asap.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jason Puchades
I had really been looking forward to trying this place for a long time, so arriving on a Friday evening to a half-full dining room — despite the 4.8 rating — already made me a bit unsure. The décor felt a little impersonal and not as warm or inviting as I expected, which didn’t help the first impression.
It honestly felt like the kitchen was having an off night, or maybe the main chef was away. The service was kind and professional, and everyone we interacted with was very nice, but things moved slowly. It took more than 30 minutes from getting our drinks to receiving the appetizers.
The food was where the real disappointment came in. The foie gras portion was tiny, overcooked, and didn’t taste very fresh. The octopus was also overcooked and chewy. The sauces — which they use quite heavily — were a bit too spicy and didn’t really come together harmoniously. The scallops, unfortunately, weren’t fresh and were also overcooked and chewy, and we ended up returning them.
I truly wanted to enjoy the experience, especially after waiting so long to visit, but it just didn’t meet expectations, particularly at this price point. It wasn’t a great night for us, so I’m not sure we’d return.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
Beste Yildiz
Their lamb lollipops were very flavorful and tender. We also really enjoyed the brussel sprouts and duck fat potatoes. The Georgian Cheese Bread is a must try! We wanted to try the lamb shank but they were out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matt sharpe
Very mediocre to say the least. A bit of an identity crisis at this place.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 4
Scott Emond
Three times here. It's my daughter's favorite, so we have to go to Chortke every time I visit. Everything about this place is spectacular. The owner is incredibly involved, he visits every table all evening and you can tell how much he loves his establishment and customers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eliza Dooley
One of the best dining experiences I’ve had in Rochester in years. The service was impeccable and our server was so wonderful (thanks Amber!). The food was so special and delicious. So many dishes blew us away. And the atmosphere was the perfect mix of upscale resort/vacation vibes with organic touches and a cozy feel. Loved the lighting and the ambience, nice background music that wasn’t blaring so you could actually have a conversation. Can’t wait to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daniel S
Omg. Like omg absolutely amazing. Probably the best place I've eaten in rochester ny
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tommy and Sara Kirch
We had such an amazing dinner here- from the time we walked in the service was incredible. I am in my 3rd trimester, & was made aware of which menu items work with my dietary restrictions. We were also celebrating our anniversary & were given a complimentary dessert (delicious!) as well as a hand written card from our waitress. The whole experience from the food to the service was 10/10. Can’t wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Park
I don't know what to say. Everything was just perfectly cooked. We ordered the 40 Oz tomahawk steak. Maine scallops with fingerling potatoes and Brussels sprouts. As an appetizers we had the lamb lollipops wild mushrooms and beetroot salad. It was so good I forgot to take pictures. I would definitely recommend this restaurant for special occasions or a family meal.
Best dining experience, everything we had was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sanah Sachdeva
The best Mediterranean meal I’ve ever had! Chortke in Tochester completely exceeded my expectations — every dish was bursting with authentic flavor, freshness, and care. From the first bite to the last, you can tell the team here truly loves what they do. Toronto needs this place— refined, warm, and absolutely delicious. Can’t wait to come back and bring friends!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Allie
Love the food here!!!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Gaby Gonzalez
This place is STUNNING. From the decor to the food to the service, everything was perfection. I would argue this is some of the best food in Rochester, I would not miss out. I dream of the lamb lollipops they were so delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Lollipops
Corene Hess
I messed up on our reservations last night and they did everything they could to accommodate us. We had a REALLY great meal and the restaurant was very cute.
Way too expensive for the quality and quantity of food served.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
So many fun flavors and no run of the mill spice/ingredients. Would highly recommend for all. Will be back asap.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had really been looking forward to trying this place for a long time, so arriving on a Friday evening to a half-full dining room — despite the 4.8 rating — already made me a bit unsure. The décor felt a little impersonal and not as warm or inviting as I expected, which didn’t help the first impression.
It honestly felt like the kitchen was having an off night, or maybe the main chef was away. The service was kind and professional, and everyone we interacted with was very nice, but things moved slowly. It took more than 30 minutes from getting our drinks to receiving the appetizers.
The food was where the real disappointment came in. The foie gras portion was tiny, overcooked, and didn’t taste very fresh. The octopus was also overcooked and chewy. The sauces — which they use quite heavily — were a bit too spicy and didn’t really come together harmoniously. The scallops, unfortunately, weren’t fresh and were also overcooked and chewy, and we ended up returning them.
I truly wanted to enjoy the experience, especially after waiting so long to visit, but it just didn’t meet expectations, particularly at this price point. It wasn’t a great night for us, so I’m not sure we’d return.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
Their lamb lollipops were very flavorful and tender. We also really enjoyed the brussel sprouts and duck fat potatoes. The Georgian Cheese Bread is a must try! We wanted to try the lamb shank but they were out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very mediocre to say the least. A bit of an identity crisis at this place.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 4
Three times here. It's my daughter's favorite, so we have to go to Chortke every time I visit. Everything about this place is spectacular. The owner is incredibly involved, he visits every table all evening and you can tell how much he loves his establishment and customers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best dining experiences I’ve had in Rochester in years. The service was impeccable and our server was so wonderful (thanks Amber!). The food was so special and delicious. So many dishes blew us away. And the atmosphere was the perfect mix of upscale resort/vacation vibes with organic touches and a cozy feel. Loved the lighting and the ambience, nice background music that wasn’t blaring so you could actually have a conversation. Can’t wait to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Omg. Like omg absolutely amazing. Probably the best place I've eaten in rochester ny
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had such an amazing dinner here- from the time we walked in the service was incredible. I am in my 3rd trimester, & was made aware of which menu items work with my dietary restrictions. We were also celebrating our anniversary & were given a complimentary dessert (delicious!) as well as a hand written card from our waitress. The whole experience from the food to the service was 10/10. Can’t wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I don't know what to say. Everything was just perfectly cooked. We ordered the 40 Oz tomahawk steak. Maine scallops with fingerling potatoes and Brussels sprouts.
As an appetizers we had the lamb lollipops wild mushrooms and beetroot salad. It was so good I forgot to take pictures.
I would definitely recommend this restaurant for special occasions or a family meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Best dining experience, everything we had was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best Mediterranean meal I’ve ever had!
Chortke in Tochester completely exceeded my expectations — every dish was bursting with authentic flavor, freshness, and care. From the first bite to the last, you can tell the team here truly loves what they do. Toronto needs this place— refined, warm, and absolutely delicious. Can’t wait to come back and bring friends!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love the food here!!!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
This place is STUNNING. From the decor to the food to the service, everything was perfection. I would argue this is some of the best food in Rochester, I would not miss out. I dream of the lamb lollipops they were so delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Lollipops
I messed up on our reservations last night and they did everything they could to accommodate us. We had a REALLY great meal and the restaurant was very cute.
Loading...