Phillips delivers in every way, HIGHLY recommend! Best Chicken French we've had. Superior service and fair pricing. Home run!! Will definitely visit again soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kenneth Lee Kaye
The best desserts now and forever. The food is awesome as well, but I just love walking in seeing all those desserts and the coolers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Casey McDonald
If you have a sweet tooth, you deserve 2 reward yourself by going to this place. Old European recipes of exquisite cakes and pastries. Is it worth going an hour out of your way? Oh, yes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mitchell Routly
Dessert is out of the world, 10/10 recommend
Joe Bahamonde
A hidden gem!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bernadette Dupre
This a a favorite place of ours. Save room for their amazing desserts. The raspberry cheesecake was delightful.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
fallguypat
We recently visited Phillips for a little high-end treat, and it did not disappoint. While we only went for desserts and cappuccinos, the experience was absolutely wonderful and more than worthy of five stars.
My wife ordered the Chocolate Raspberry Torte, and I had the Caramel Pecan Cheesecake. Both desserts were evilly decadent — rich, perfectly balanced, and worth every single penny. These are the kinds of desserts you savor slowly because every bite feels indulgent in the best way possible.
To go with them, we each had cappuccinos, and they were brewed to absolute perfection — smooth, rich, and topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon. That extra touch made them feel every bit as special as the desserts they were paired with.
Yes, Phillips is on the pricier side, but that’s to be expected with a high-end dining spot. What makes it worth it is the combination of the atmosphere, staff, and food. The space itself feels elegant and welcoming, the staff was attentive and professional, and the desserts and drinks were nothing short of outstanding.
If you’re looking for a place in Rochester to enjoy a truly indulgent evening — whether it’s for a full dinner or just for desserts and coffee like we did — Phillips is a fantastic choice. We left impressed, satisfied, and already talking about what we’ll try next time. Five stars without hesitation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Natalie Fabretti
Best desserts in Rochester by a family owned business. Really made this 40th birthday one to remember. Staff sang to us and lit the candle we bought.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Raspberry Torte
M Rogers
Came here on a Friday for lunch with 2 others. I had a tuna ceviche special and strawberry cheesecake. My dining companions had angel hair pasta with shrimp and the 3 cheese quiche. We also had some clam chowder and minestrone. The sauce for the angel hair pasta lacked flavor. The tuna ceviche wasn't like other ceviche I have had. It wasn't as refreshing. If I go again, I will order different food. The clam chowder had great flavor, and they were able to offer gluten-free options. The cheesecake was tasty. We appreciated the green tablecloths and the glass table overlay. It made dining feel more special. This place really shines in the desserts. One companion had the Bailey's Irish Cream cake, which she thoroughly enjoyed. We plan to try this place again to give it one more try.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Jaime Lustig
Some of the worst food in Rochester that’s still edible and safely cooked. I’ve eaten at Phillip’s a few times over the past 20 years. Just went again and sadly nothing has changed. It’s trying to be French inspired or continental but it manages to be unsubtle and indelicate yet actually tasteless cooking (an amazing feat truly) for way too high prices. We started with an appetizer of baked Brie and bread. It was barely warm, certainly had never been baked and wasn’t in the least bit soft or melty. It was served with soft rolls. Okay but a bit weird to serve it with white bread rolls and not something like a hard cracker or toasted bread or anything. Literally just the same rolls you would get in a diner (we love diners so no shade being thrown). We had a shrimp and pasta dish, a chicken and rice with mushroom wine sauce, and a vegetable Alfredo. My chicken was overcooked and in a brown sauce that might as well just be packaged chicken gravy with added salt. And yet despite the salt it managed to be bland! The side vegetables were skimpy and boiled with no seasoning. You can’t mess up Alfredo but this just barely squeaked through that. The shrimp was overcooked, bordering on rubbery. The pasta was overcooked for our taste (we like al dente). And the sauce might as well have been left off the plate because all it provided was tasteless calories (and moisture so the pasta didn’t stick together, to be fair). Everything is non-descript, bland, and just so indelicate. There is no artistry nor is their good quality comfort food. We love a good family owned hole-in-the wall just as much as fine dining. So no snobs here. But good food is good food and this is like the tv dinner of French cooking. The deserts are fine but nothing to save this place (despite everyone raving about them). I recommend the peanut butter chocolate tort. The strawberry and cream tort and crème brule were decidedly average. Edible but not worth the trip. With so many wonderful restaurants of all flavors and cost ranges in Rochester, there’s no reason to eat here.
This is our second visit to Phillips restaurant extraordinaire! We no longer live locally. Our favorite food is Chicken French and Phillips has the best we have ever had. The chef altered mine due to a Garlic allergy. The multi desserts are out of this world! Our waitress was friendly and very efficient in answering our needs. Do not miss this experience when in Rochester . You won’t be sorry you stopped, even if just for dessert!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jennifer McCracken
The food here never disappoints!👍👍 Portions are generous and delicious. Had both lunch and dinner, everything was wonderful.☺️
Reservations suggested for busy weekend nights. Service is exceptional. Decor could be updated, but it is very clean and well appointed.
Don't forget to try to leave room for one of the fabulous deserts displayed in the front cases, or grab it to go! 🍰
A bit on moderate higher price wise, but food and service is definitely fresh and worth it. 👌
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
AdamBigpoppa Smith
service five stars
food five stars
my only compliant is 8.00 for a blue
Joshua L.
Very good, especially dessert. Presentation and flavor lacked in entrée
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Jean Barclay
I ordered chicken Marsala and my husband ordered the chicken crepes. My Marsala was very visually unappealing but I thought so what. I tried to cut my chicken and it was tough and stringy. It tasted like it had been microwaved as well. I tasted my husband’s crepes and they were average but 100% better than the Marsala. I told the server Keith who was very nice and apologetic. He should not have to apologize their chef obviously cannot cook. I ordered the crepes, and by time they came out my husband was almost done eating it was our 36th wedding anniversary and we told the server. We ordered dessert thinking maybe the would compensate us for the inconvenience and give us a free dessert. But, all we got was a candle on each of our cakes. It wasn’t our birthday, so that was weird but I guess they thought that made up for the terrible meal and my husband and I eating separately. Terrible management apparently, quite unprofessional. Desserts were very good.
Phillips delivers in every way, HIGHLY recommend! Best Chicken French we've had. Superior service and fair pricing. Home run!! Will definitely visit again soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best desserts now and forever. The food is awesome as well, but I just love walking in seeing all those desserts and the coolers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you have a sweet tooth, you deserve 2 reward yourself by going to this place. Old European recipes of exquisite cakes and pastries. Is it worth going an hour out of your way? Oh, yes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dessert is out of the world, 10/10 recommend
A hidden gem!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This a a favorite place of ours. Save room for their amazing desserts. The raspberry cheesecake was delightful.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
We recently visited Phillips for a little high-end treat, and it did not disappoint. While we only went for desserts and cappuccinos, the experience was absolutely wonderful and more than worthy of five stars.
My wife ordered the Chocolate Raspberry Torte, and I had the Caramel Pecan Cheesecake. Both desserts were evilly decadent — rich, perfectly balanced, and worth every single penny. These are the kinds of desserts you savor slowly because every bite feels indulgent in the best way possible.
To go with them, we each had cappuccinos, and they were brewed to absolute perfection — smooth, rich, and topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon. That extra touch made them feel every bit as special as the desserts they were paired with.
Yes, Phillips is on the pricier side, but that’s to be expected with a high-end dining spot. What makes it worth it is the combination of the atmosphere, staff, and food. The space itself feels elegant and welcoming, the staff was attentive and professional, and the desserts and drinks were nothing short of outstanding.
If you’re looking for a place in Rochester to enjoy a truly indulgent evening — whether it’s for a full dinner or just for desserts and coffee like we did — Phillips is a fantastic choice. We left impressed, satisfied, and already talking about what we’ll try next time. Five stars without hesitation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best desserts in Rochester by a family owned business. Really made this 40th birthday one to remember. Staff sang to us and lit the candle we bought.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Raspberry Torte
Came here on a Friday for lunch with 2 others. I had a tuna ceviche special and strawberry cheesecake. My dining companions had angel hair pasta with shrimp and the 3 cheese quiche. We also had some clam chowder and minestrone. The sauce for the angel hair pasta lacked flavor. The tuna ceviche wasn't like other ceviche I have had. It wasn't as refreshing. If I go again, I will order different food. The clam chowder had great flavor, and they were able to offer gluten-free options. The cheesecake was tasty. We appreciated the green tablecloths and the glass table overlay. It made dining feel more special. This place really shines in the desserts. One companion had the Bailey's Irish Cream cake, which she thoroughly enjoyed. We plan to try this place again to give it one more try.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Some of the worst food in Rochester that’s still edible and safely cooked. I’ve eaten at Phillip’s a few times over the past 20 years. Just went again and sadly nothing has changed. It’s trying to be French inspired or continental but it manages to be unsubtle and indelicate yet actually tasteless cooking (an amazing feat truly) for way too high prices. We started with an appetizer of baked Brie and bread. It was barely warm, certainly had never been baked and wasn’t in the least bit soft or melty. It was served with soft rolls. Okay but a bit weird to serve it with white bread rolls and not something like a hard cracker or toasted bread or anything. Literally just the same rolls you would get in a diner (we love diners so no shade being thrown). We had a shrimp and pasta dish, a chicken and rice with mushroom wine sauce, and a vegetable Alfredo. My chicken was overcooked and in a brown sauce that might as well just be packaged chicken gravy with added salt. And yet despite the salt it managed to be bland! The side vegetables were skimpy and boiled with no seasoning. You can’t mess up Alfredo but this just barely squeaked through that. The shrimp was overcooked, bordering on rubbery. The pasta was overcooked for our taste (we like al dente). And the sauce might as well have been left off the plate because all it provided was tasteless calories (and moisture so the pasta didn’t stick together, to be fair). Everything is non-descript, bland, and just so indelicate. There is no artistry nor is their good quality comfort food. We love a good family owned hole-in-the wall just as much as fine dining. So no snobs here. But good food is good food and this is like the tv dinner of French cooking. The deserts are fine but nothing to save this place (despite everyone raving about them). I recommend the peanut butter chocolate tort. The strawberry and cream tort and crème brule were decidedly average. Edible but not worth the trip. With so many wonderful restaurants of all flavors and cost ranges in Rochester, there’s no reason to eat here.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
This is our second visit to Phillips restaurant extraordinaire! We no longer live locally. Our favorite food is Chicken French and Phillips has the best we have ever had. The chef altered mine due to a Garlic allergy. The multi desserts are out of this world! Our waitress was friendly and very efficient in answering our needs.
Do not miss this experience when in Rochester . You won’t be sorry you stopped, even if just for dessert!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food here never disappoints!👍👍 Portions are generous and delicious. Had both lunch and dinner, everything was wonderful.☺️
Reservations suggested for busy weekend nights. Service is exceptional. Decor could be updated, but it is very clean and well appointed.
Don't forget to try to leave room for one of the fabulous deserts displayed in the front cases, or grab it to go! 🍰
A bit on moderate higher price wise, but food and service is definitely fresh and worth it. 👌
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
service five stars food five stars my only compliant is 8.00 for a blue
Very good, especially dessert. Presentation and flavor lacked in entrée
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
I ordered chicken Marsala and my husband ordered the chicken crepes. My Marsala was very visually unappealing but I thought so what. I tried to cut my chicken and it was tough and stringy. It tasted like it had been microwaved as well. I tasted my husband’s crepes and they were average but 100% better than the Marsala. I told the server Keith who was very nice and apologetic. He should not have to apologize their chef obviously cannot cook. I ordered the crepes, and by time they came out my husband was almost done eating it was our 36th wedding anniversary and we told the server. We ordered dessert thinking maybe the would compensate us for the inconvenience and give us a free dessert. But, all we got was a candle on each of our cakes. It wasn’t our birthday, so that was weird but I guess they thought that made up for the terrible meal and my husband and I eating separately. Terrible management apparently, quite unprofessional. Desserts were very good.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
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