Went right at opening and the owner and staff were taste testing dishes for the evening. It was great to see how much the owner and staff cared about the food.. Lily was the server and she was knowledgeable on the wine and food selection. I noticed they do allow bringing your own wine if that interests you. The oysters came predressed, which I didn't like at first but changed my mind once I ate, just don't put lemon on the vinegar dressed ones! Mussels were awesome, could've drank the broth. Octopus was actually a pasta dish served in a red sauce, doesn't say this on the menu, I only ordered because I saw the staff sample it. The clams looked amazing but was unfortunately too full to try. All in all great experience and will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daniel Bowers
Fresh seafood centric dishes. I would recommend the clams in curry broth with a side of rolls! The location is small which creates a fun environment but it isn't great for medium-large groups. Also, the menu is small so it may be worth taking a look before going to make sure everyone finds something.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Whitney Sperrazza
Rella is so special. A gem of a place in Rochester. Every time I’ve been there, the food and service are phenomenal (Diana is especially wonderful!). Go on a weekday and cozy up to the bar with a dozen oysters and a bottle of wine. Order the shrimp sliders, the daily special, and the butterscotch budino. This is a place to just eat and be - and it’s beautiful.
Nikki Beecham
Amazing . Perfectly made 👌. The chef is amazing!
William Pryor
Food was okay, the octopus pasta was solid. The shrimp sliders were alright, a bit bland and I was a little disappointed that for $20 it doesn't even come with something like handcut fries or any other side option , just chips out of a bag, feels very lazy to me. I know that seafood is costly, but if you're gonna charge those prices more effort should be put into the dishes. Overall I probably wouldn't go back.
Julie Cicora
This is one of my favorite restaurants in all of Rochester. Everything I have ordered off the menu has been outstanding and very different from anywhere else. I love the small cozy atmosphere. It’s bar eating at its best.
Otto Muller-Girard, Jr.
Fun place to sit at the counter, have some fresh oysters and share seafood forward plates. First time. Loved it.
Jeremy Frey
Great food & friendly service
Casey Miller
Completely empty on a Friday night?! The octopus dish was only macaroni with a few baby octopus. The crab was a generous portion probably from a can. Butterscotch dessert was very tasty, but it was warm with a cold center. Very friendly service. I made a reservation and mentioned is was our anniversary-they said they would do something special for us, but they didn't 🤷
Dawn Chugg
16 spots. Reservations accepted. This place is amazing. From service to food.
Lauren guides us thru the menu at Rella for a brilliant meal, Lachs on matzo with a Dijon and caper signature, chilled Eastern oysters, shrimp with the most delicate tortellini imaginable. A floor show of owner/chef Mark Cupolp guiding his sous chef thru a new preparation. Splendid!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Broiled Oysters, Rolls
Rose Paone
Excellent all round
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Jewell Hubbard
Place was amazing for price and owner and staff is cool as hell! Small but worth it, bar seats only (~12)
Parking: Small place on a corner, very limited parking
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oysters on Ice, Remoulade
Lalalushyy
Lauren, our server/bartender 10/10 Everyone in the kitchen was polite and SO VERY CLEAN! We were very impressed by the sparkling kitchen. And the food, chefs kiss ? Thank you for a great date night!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jen Beaven
We are here for my aunt’s 90th birthday. She’s on her second dozen oysters. Recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oysters on Ice, Shrimp Sliders
Went right at opening and the owner and staff were taste testing dishes for the evening. It was great to see how much the owner and staff cared about the food.. Lily was the server and she was knowledgeable on the wine and food selection. I noticed they do allow bringing your own wine if that interests you. The oysters came predressed, which I didn't like at first but changed my mind once I ate, just don't put lemon on the vinegar dressed ones! Mussels were awesome, could've drank the broth. Octopus was actually a pasta dish served in a red sauce, doesn't say this on the menu, I only ordered because I saw the staff sample it. The clams looked amazing but was unfortunately too full to try. All in all great experience and will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fresh seafood centric dishes. I would recommend the clams in curry broth with a side of rolls! The location is small which creates a fun environment but it isn't great for medium-large groups. Also, the menu is small so it may be worth taking a look before going to make sure everyone finds something.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Rella is so special. A gem of a place in Rochester. Every time I’ve been there, the food and service are phenomenal (Diana is especially wonderful!). Go on a weekday and cozy up to the bar with a dozen oysters and a bottle of wine. Order the shrimp sliders, the daily special, and the butterscotch budino. This is a place to just eat and be - and it’s beautiful.
Amazing . Perfectly made 👌. The chef is amazing!
Food was okay, the octopus pasta was solid. The shrimp sliders were alright, a bit bland and I was a little disappointed that for $20 it doesn't even come with something like handcut fries or any other side option , just chips out of a bag, feels very lazy to me. I know that seafood is costly, but if you're gonna charge those prices more effort should be put into the dishes. Overall I probably wouldn't go back.
This is one of my favorite restaurants in all of Rochester. Everything I have ordered off the menu has been outstanding and very different from anywhere else. I love the small cozy atmosphere. It’s bar eating at its best.
Fun place to sit at the counter, have some fresh oysters and share seafood forward plates. First time. Loved it.
Great food & friendly service
Completely empty on a Friday night?! The octopus dish was only macaroni with a few baby octopus. The crab was a generous portion probably from a can. Butterscotch dessert was very tasty, but it was warm with a cold center. Very friendly service. I made a reservation and mentioned is was our anniversary-they said they would do something special for us, but they didn't 🤷
16 spots. Reservations accepted. This place is amazing. From service to food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Broiled Oysters
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Lauren guides us thru the menu at Rella for a brilliant meal, Lachs on matzo with a Dijon and caper signature, chilled Eastern oysters, shrimp with the most delicate tortellini imaginable. A floor show of owner/chef Mark Cupolp guiding his sous chef thru a new preparation. Splendid!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Broiled Oysters, Rolls
Excellent all round
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Place was amazing for price and owner and staff is cool as hell! Small but worth it, bar seats only (~12)
Parking: Small place on a corner, very limited parking
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oysters on Ice, Remoulade
Lauren, our server/bartender 10/10
Everyone in the kitchen was polite and SO VERY CLEAN!
We were very impressed by the sparkling kitchen.
And the food, chefs kiss ?
Thank you for a great date night!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We are here for my aunt’s 90th birthday. She’s on her second dozen oysters. Recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oysters on Ice, Shrimp Sliders
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