Depot 25 Restaurant

I have been going to the depot 25 restaurant for some time now. It's such a wonderful cozy atmosphere with all kinds of old train memorabilia. (It does just so happen to be an ol train depot) My mother is from Manchester and she has told me my father an her would go down to the depot for a drink back on the early 80's. They said the bar would be 2 deep and my grandfather was always there for a couple as it was his local hang out. For me this place is filled with rich history and it's always like a trip back in time. The food is lovely, the service is great and the prices are Very reasonable.

We recently went to Depot 25 restaurant during the Christmas holiday season. Everything about our visit was great! The atmosphere is warm and cozy. Our waitress was kind, efficent and very knowledgeable about the menu. We order the Gnocchi and the Sunday sauce over rigatoni. Both meals were fantastic!! Definitely plan to go back to get those meals again or anything else on the menu! Highly recommend this local family owned restaurant!!

Excellent food and great service. Both Jackie and Diane were great. We had a party of 7 and you could tell they were short staffed. These ladies worked well together and were non stop busy! Most importantly, they did not make us feel rushed... food was spot on. Lamb Chops, Spaghetti and Meatballs, Pork Chops and Steaks were all ordered and came out to the correct temps. Have to add that the lemonade was the best.

This was our first time at the restaurant. The experience was the best experience we’ve ever had. The service was personal, fun and professional. I had the chicken French and it was wonderful, my husband had the chicken Marsala and he loved it. We will definitely be back. Thank you so much.

I was very impressed with this fine establishment. It is definitely a hidden gem, located in the village of Shortsville NY a stone's throw from Canandaigua. It offers genuine, reasonably-priced Italian home cooked meals, and one of the most welcoming restaurants you could visit in the Finger Lake area. The professional service, food quality and atmosphere are exceptional --- and well worth a visit. Try the veal parmigiana, linguini and clams, or chicken and biscuits special which were all outstanding.

Found this lovely place on New Year's Eve and we are extremely impressed! The prices are reasonable, atmosphere and food fantastic, service incredible!! We will be back!! Ethan and Denise were so nice!!

This place is amazing! We went here for a New Years Eve late dinner, no reservations. We waited forcless than 10 minutes for a table. We had an amazing dinner and left with desserts to go. We are totally coming back here again!

We were there on Thursday for Steak and Bake night. They were extremely busy as they also had a wedding dress rehearsal in the back room. Denise and Amanda did an excellent job of serving everyone in a calm and friendly way. We did not have to wait for our food and it was excellent as always. Never had a bad meal there.

We were headed home from a short vacation in Ohio and needed a place to eat so since my husband is a train buff I decided to try the Depot. The wait staff was very friendly and attentive. My husband and I both got the French onion soup which was perfect, not overly salty with a slight sweet onion finish, provolone cheese and a giant croutons. He chose the chicken parm and I chose the chicken marsala with a baked potato. I didn't try his but he said it was very good. The chicken masala was lovely with a good sauce, big mushrooms and fork tender chicken. The baked potato was also perfectly done. We were kept supplied with very good fresh bread as well though I'd hoped it would be warmed, that would have really kicked it up a notch. The Apple pie a la mode was ok with a good taste though I suspect it wasn't made on the premises. Still I very much enjoyed my meal. The place had a great comfortable ambiance about it too with subdued lighting and a roomy interior. Love the candle on the table. Side note: just down the street from the restaurant is a beautiful small park called, I think, Jones and Blunt park. Stop and sit by the river a bit. Lovely.

Delicious food, great service and friendly staff, great hometown place to go for a great meal and drinks!

Food has always been outstanding, service was very good, would highly recommend

An amazing place to eat! I ordered the burger with hot peppers, mushrooms, bacon and cheese: it was FABULOUS!!!

Depot 25 was great! We went with our family including two little ones. The service was impeccable. Nothing I would've changed or asked for differently there!

The atmosphere is old school, they definitely have their regulars and it's a place I'd go back to regularly if I lived in the area. Lots of old photos on the wall, right next to the train track, a cool place.

The food was good! Simple, yet effective. It was pasta night, so everyone but me got pasta. They have a ton of pasta options. I wish there were a couple more non pasta options to choose from. The kids Mac and cheese was SO good (and that's saying a lot because my dad has always made the best Mac and cheese and he said it was amazing as well). I got the knart burger and it was tasty. Their bacon was fantastic and the fries were awesome!

I wish we had bigger appetites to try some of their apps, I was eyeing the calamari, but wanted to save room for dessert and SO glad I did. We shared the chocolate pb pie and the strawberry Italian cream cake (I think that's what it was called). The pie was good, but the cake was phenomenal. If you go there and they have it, do yourself a favor and get the cake! The kids meals also came with ice cream (apparently homemade by a local couple) but the kids devoured each of theirs without sharing. Their prices are so affordable too.

We will be back with the family next time we visit to try more of the menu and I'll be looking forward to it.

Difficult to find a fine dining restaurant these days. Depot 25 is a great surprise; so happy they are still operating in Shortsville; the last time I waa in town to have fine meal there was 32 years ago. I am back in the area and letting my frienda know about this hidden gem.

Service is excellent, food is wonderful, including their daily specials. The people who were with me were surprised and pleased this nice little spot was nearby. All agreed to return!

My friend and I went to Depot25 after a coworker recommended the "Steak & Baked" special.
I was instantly intrigued with the historical pictures and knickknacks and quaint interior of the restaurant.
The waitress was super sweet and kind, and very courteous. The girl at the bar was upbeat and friendly.
I had the "Steak & Baked" special of a delicious steak and a baked potato with green beans.
My friend had the "Sunday Sauce " special and a very nice house salad.
I had a long Island iced tea, which was really good.
The food was delicious, the waitress attentive, the setting quaint and homey, and it was a pleasant dining experience. Will definitely go back and definitely recommend this restaurant.

I can’t say enough about how absolutely outstanding Depot 25 is!!! Where do I start? The service was perfect! The food was out of this world! I haven’t had such perfectly cooked escargot since I went to a restaurant in London England! My children LOVED their food!!! Our son raves about his pulled pork sandwich! Our daughter said her chicken fingers were the best she has ever had! My husband and I had the Boston steak and HOLY COW (pun intended)! Cooked to perfection and was so tender! We can’t thank y’all enough for how perfect y’all made our night! We came on a whim and it was the BEST decision we made!

My friend and I stopped in this week on our road trip from Boston to Niagara Falls and we could not have been given a warmer welcome. We just happened to Google restaurants off the highway and even though Depot 25 was a little bit farther off our path, it had the best reviews so we made our way there and we did not regret! My friend is visiting from Switzerland and multiple staff including the owner came over to greet us and ask us about our travels. They even bought us drinks! On top of all that, the food was delicious, the prices were super reasonable and the decor and staff were incredibly charming. What a find! Would highly recommend and we hope to swing by on our way back through town! Thanks so much!

Classic fine dining menu at very reasonable prices! Great mix to choose from leaves something for everyone. Service is outstanding, everyone steps up and helps deliver meals and drinks in a timely manner. Our server had a large amount of tables and still was able to keep checking in on us. Host and busboy also helped bring drinks and food out at a impressive pace. Only thing I would say could improve experience is maybe replace or update tables and chairs.

Ate here with family when I was in town for a reunion. There were 12 of us and they put some tables together for us. We had plenty of room for everyone. The old photos on the walls were awesome, our server was amazing, and everything was delicious! It was a little loud with so many people but we were able to hear each other just fine.

Save the wait and MAKE A RESERVATION.
Great experience as first time diners at Depot 25. Fantastic food at great prices! I was able to score a full dozen wings (yes 12) for the great price of $10. The wings were large and so very tasty, they came with two cups of blue cheese. They start you off with a basket of bread and right away you think, whoa this could be costly, NOPE, the prices are very fair. The menu items range between $10 -$17 for a full entre. You will most likely be bringing some home as well. The service was great and extremely friendly during the busy time. (Like I mentioned at the beginning - MAKE A RESERVATION) The external look may be deceiving, but dont worry, once you are inside and take a few minutes to absorb the atmosphere, you will feel as if you are truly in another time. Looking forward to a return visit and bringing friends to the hidden gem. Thank you to the owners and staff that made our experience so memorable.