Chortke
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Michael C
The atmosphere is beautiful inside this restaurant. Our server was great and his recommendations were on point. I ordered the pork chop and it was absolutely fantastic. My great aunt ordered the lamb chop and she was raving about it. My wife ordered the scallops with grapefruit would seem to be an odd pairing but ended up being amazing. One of the best meals I’ve had in many states. I would highly recommend this spot. We loved that they also sold local wines from the Finger lakes
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We had such a great first experience at Chortke and are already looking forward to going back. The space feels warm and inviting with a really comfortable, welcoming vibe. The Persian-inspired dishes were incredible. They had so much flavor, were beautifully prepared, and clearly made with care. Everything we tried was memorable. Nadia, our waitress, was wonderful; she was friendly, attentive, and genuinely thoughtful. She made the whole night even better. Highly recommended!
… moreOlivia Johnson
My fiancé and I enjoyed a special evening here and it was absolutely wonderful! A night we will never forget…. Our server Daniel, made us feel very welcomed and comfortable. He helped us pick some amazing dishes from the menu to enjoy. The owner, Yasha, made a point to come over and check in with us after our meal to see how we liked it. We shared how wonderful it was and then he asked us about dessert… We told him we didn’t order dessert and he insisted we have one… on the house! The dessert was INSANE. I’ve never tasted anything like it before! I’m so grateful for the beautiful night filled with amazing foods and memories that Chortke gave my fiancé and I :))) We will definitely be back!
… moreMegan McElduff
My husband and I enjoyed our Valentine’s dinner at Chortke this year. Every dish was incredible and the service was impeccable. Natasha was our server and the owner/chef came to chat at the end of our meal. The crab cake was one of the best I’ve had in Rochester and my scallop dish was perfection. My husband had the lamb shank and it was falling off the bone. We loved the signature dessert, it was very unique. We will be back!
… moreJoa Dells
Atmosphere? 100%. Decor? 100%. Ambiance? 100%. Customer service? 100000%. I’m still sitting at the restaurant, could not wait to write this review. The food was phenomenal. Daniel, our server was so awesome. He provided great recommendations. We had the Spanish octopus to start: 9.5/10. We had the lamb shank 1000/10 and pork chop 100/10, with a side of Brussels sprouts 100000/10. For dessert we had toasted Kataifi and omg 1000/10. I’m not even exaggerating. Everything was great. The owner came to greet us as we came from NJ. It was amazing. I’d come back in a heartbeat. And PS: The saffron syrup in the dessert is imported…CHEFS KISS!!
… moreLegend
Unique food that combines elements of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean. Contemporary. Difficult to put in one category. octopus was tender, although not very warm. All the appetizers were on point. scallops were delicious but four for $44. didn’t get the lamb shank however I’ve heard it’s one of the better items. The sauces and paired flavors that were in every dish were absolutely delicious. Brussels sprouts were fantastic. There is nothing wrong with anything that we received. The foie gras melts in your mouth. The octopus was tender but lacked its own flavor so make sure you use the how do you use the harissa sauce in every bite. Bonnie and Clyde’s octopus was still better. Brussels sprout flavor was unique and so much better than what we’ve had in the past. I’ve been told the pork chop and lamb shank and scallops are the best items. Daniel, the waiter was extremely knowledgeable and very passionate about talking about the food. Everyone is super friendly and the decor is unique. We would go back. It is not the most quiet atmosphere nor the most romantic. The atmosphere was more casual than expected.
… moreRyan Wirth
We had such an amazing experience this evening. The staff was incredible, our server Dan was outstanding, Yasha the owner stopped by to say thanks to us and the food was unbelievable. The attention to detail, food presentation and depth of flavor was spot on. It is phenomenal. Highly recommend this place for a special occasion or for those die hard foodies.
… moreLindsay Miller
Had a parents night out and chose Chortke and it did not disappoint. We did not have a resorvation but we did show up around 5:30 and we were seated without problem. Our waitress, Natasha was absolutely wonderful. She made great recommendations and was very attentive. Everything was delicious and we will defiantly return.
Side note to parents: I noticed a baby changing station in the ladies room and I asked and they do have high chairs. They are not a family restaurant for say but if you have a well behaved kiddo and dine early, I don’t think you would have a problem bringing your little! ( these are my opinions as a parent)
… morebrandon z
Incredible food, atmosphere, and service. We can’t find a single thing we didn’t like and will be back again many times. You MUST try the octopus and lab shank. Every bite is just so flavorful and well crafted. This is the best restaurant I’ve been to in Rochester and the best restaurant I’ve been to anywhere in years. Our server Daniel was incredible and really added to the experience, he was extremely personable and knowledgeable. Can’t wait to come back here.
… moreThomas Robinson
Wow, what a tasty experience! They have a nice selection of beer and wine, but no spirits. Located on the east side of the Village Gate complex there is plenty of parking in the well lit lot.
The interior is a bit larger than I expected and has a very airy, almost Mediterranean feel. Our server was very attentive and and knew the menu well. We ordered some starters and a bottle of Bourgogne Aligote. Lamb lollipops, mushrooms with hummus and some crispy naan. We were in heaven.
I really wanted to try their tomahawk, but they only had boneless ribeye, which I’ve had recently. So I opted for the pork chop with a side of rice. This pork chop was cooked perfectly and had a tangy chili flake seasoning with subtle heat and deep flavor.
Check out Chortke today!
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