Grappa - Rochester

Ryan was literally one of the best servers we’ve ever had. Great experience.

Server was excellent and inspired us to try the grappa which as delicious. The only disappointment was that the pasta was over sauced and was not allowed to be the star of the show! I will come again and order the same dish but with the peas to or sauce on the side so I can appreciate the work of the pasta maker

Not a lot of Gluten Free options but a fun atmosphere. If you’re in a pinch fine, but not my first choice. I’ve been a couple of times and ordered both a GF pizza and GF pasta dish. All in all, nothing too special or tasty. I’m grateful they have a few options, but not overly impressed by the quality for the price. Last time I went the service was friendly and well paced. I did appreciate how the manager came out and double checked what information I needed for ordering, but this happened after I placed my order with the server. Grappa has a fun environment and nice tables both inside and out. There’s plenty of parking at College Town but can fill fast depending on the time and day of work.

While Grappa might not be a five-star restaurant, it has a five-star bar. We were there on a late afternoon Friday happy hour. This joint was jumpen! Packed with revelers of all shapes and sizes, Grappa transformed from a nice hotel bar to a destination cocktail lounge rivaling any watering hole in Rochester. Kenzie and the bar manager Tom were the only two bartenders/servers in the place, and they worked their butts off. I was exhausted just watching them. Their work ethic was motivating. We ordered pizza and it was pretty darn good considering. My cocktail was mixed well and was a generous pour. Grappa could stand alone as a bar and survive well without the Hilton moniker.

Decent atmosphere and good service. Genetic American Italian food.