West Rose - ELLICOTTVILLE

I wish there were half star ratings because I would have given this place 3.5. the atmosphere was nice, very clean, the only complaint is that it was very cold inside and the table they sat us at had cold air blowing directly on it from a vent. My friend complained and the waitress said they would turn it off which was very nice. The table was quite small and would not hold all the dishes we ordered so we had to move to a larger table. Right away I noticed there were no salt and pepper shakers on the table (which I always interpret as a display of arrogance by the chef). We started with the focaccia with whipped ricotta, the focaccia was outstanding, the best I've ever had. The inside was super soft and stretchy, with a nice crisp buttery crust. If I could give it 10 stars I would. Amazing texture and flavor. The whipped ricotta had a nice creamy texture with a decent amount of black pepper on it , which I would imagine some people may not like. We also got the hummus appetizer, that was also really great, the hummus was very creamy and flavorful, the crispy chickpeas on top added some crunch and also had a nice flavor. We tried the chicken and rice stuffed pepper and we both enjoyed that as well..nice flavor profile with the coffee mole, chicken was tender. My friend ordered the cauliflower appetizer which he said was good but had some extremely hot peppers in it. I had the crispy potato dish and I thought it was good but nothing to write home about. (That's when I wished they had a salt shaker on the table) The dish that we were both most excited for and both disappointed by were the carrots, they were served cold. We were not expecting that...the texture of the carrots was good, they were soft and browned but serving them cold was completely unappealing. I was also expecting to taste the cardamom but it was overpowered by some type of vinegar flavor which I couldn't place because there was nothing with vinegar in the dish. The only thing I can guess is the tamarind and apricot juices mixed together may have given it that acidic flavor. The service was great, the food came out extremely fast, although when our first dish was brought the waitress forgot to give us plates and we had to wait a few minutes for another waitress to notice and bring some plates over so we could begin eating. Overall it was good but nothing to rave about, we both agreed it was not something we would go back for, although if I lived in the area I would absolutely order that focaccia regularly.

Such an amazing atmosphere! Stopped in with an entire bridal party and staff was so inviting and fun! Very timely on taking our orders as well!

Love the atmosphere and the vibe! Downstairs regular dining has always been a great experience for us. If you want something more fun laid back the upstairs noodle bar is what’s up. Mark JP are amazing. So friendly and such an asset to this restaurant! We have hung out up there for hours, alone with friends. They are always the best the noodle are incredible! Must try, 10/10

My husband and I rented out the upstairs for our rehearsal dinner and it was wonderful. They were very accommodating with our custom menu and the food was absolutely delicious. The atmosphere can't be beat and the staff is very friendly.

An absolute must stop. Make reservations early for the chefs bar. Everything was incredible but the home runs were the burger, the pizza, and the craft cocktails/mocktails. Next visit we'll try the noodle bar upstairs.Vegetarian options: Lots of options here between small bites and apps. Look online I think the offerings are seasonal.Kid-friendliness: Did not have a kid's menu, so review online first. We had a picky eater so we just pre-gamed her with a meal first and then let her eat fries the entire time. Which by the way were delicious.