The ambiance of this place is unmatched. It feels like a small restaurant in a hallmark film for Christmas. The staff are accommodating, professional, and friendly. The bathrooms are up to date and very clean. The coffee was phenomenal and all the food was fantastic. The Ricotta orange pancakes, apple French toast, sandwiches and breakfast burrito were fabulous. The prices were jot cheap but fairly comperable with most cocktails, coffee, and food prices in the area. Highly recommend!

Absolutely a beautiful place. The service was fantastic. Our waiter was awesome. He took care of the whole restaurant with no delays. The Husband and I enjoyed ourselves for my birthday. The Husband enjoyed the Filet Tips and I had the Tuna Tartare. Fab! We also shared the Pasta. It was delish. Their Old Fashion is a must of you like those kind of drinks.

I have been coming here for over a year, and every time the food gets better and the service sweeter. Jill has been particularly kind and helpful as I have brought my now toddler each time as he's grown- she has gone as far as bringing me my coffee to me as I watch him up the stairs and protected his head from the corner of the tables once or twice. The atmosphere in the morning feels homey and beautiful:) It's a nice escape and lovely place.

This place is my go to spot in Rochester! Beautiful decor, great small plates, and the staff are always so kind and helpful navigating the menu! Recommend mostly as a cocktail bar (the pistachio espresso martini is my favorite!) with food rather than solely a dinner spot but we usually split 3 or 4 plates for 3 people and are full! On the pricier side, but it is a nice cocktail bar in downtown Rochester, so keep this in mind and you won’t be disappointed!

Located within an 1881 church, Saint 1881 brings well made cocktails and small plates to the heart of downtown Rochester in a unique, modern setting. We visited on a Thursday post-dinner, and it wasn't super busy. The service was pleasant, helpful, and very attentive, while not imposing. Cocktails were fab: of course we tried the spicy margarita, which is made with pineapple but can ask for it without. We also made an off-menu request, essentially a spicy grapefruit margarita, which was cheerfully made without hesitation. The charcuterie board was likely one of the best charcuterie boards I've had: the meats and accompanying accoutrements, from dates and candied pecans, to pickles, pickled capers, and marmalade we're outstanding. I would have liked a bit more variety on the cheese, but overall it was a nice addition to our cocktails. Other reviews have shared that the prices are high - however, for the cocktails I found them comparable to other types of upscale cocktail bars and restaurants in Rochester at 16 per cocktail. The small plates can definitely add up, though. We really enjoyed our visit to Saint 1881. Will have to come back and try some of their espresso cocktails too.

You absolutely need to come and try the brunch here!!! I’ve now had the potato leek omelet twice and the orange ricotta pancakes once, and my husband has had the Italian sandwich. The chef here is absolutely killing the game. We’ve also come to just have drinks that were delicious. Our servers have always been nothing but sweet and helpful!!!

I can't say enough how beautifully done this restaurant is, more like a vacation spot. The owner and designer have magnificent taste. I drove by and loved the outside on my way to a different place but glad I decided to circle back. I've never sat in such comfy chairs ever in an outdoor diner, I could of sat there all night. The service and food was 5 stars, I had the burger and it was fantastic! It says it's a small plate menu but the burger was huge. Can't wait to go back... in love with everything about this gem.

Beautiful place! The orange ricotta pancakes were heavenly! Excellent service as well. So glad we tried Saint 1881!