$$$$Price: Moderate • Pizzeria • Rochester
Fiamma Centro in Rochester is a treasure trove of authentic Italian cuisine, renowned for its first and only Neapolitan wood-burning pizza oven in Monroe County. The oven's intense 1000-degree heat crafts pizzas in just 45 seconds, giving them a "truly unique taste and texture" that locals and visitors rave about. Patrons like one New Yorker and Italian foodie exclaim it's the "best Italian and pizza place in Rochester," suggesting it could even shine in NYC's competitive food scene. With a menu that adapts with the seasons, Fiamma offers fresh, traditional Southern Italian dishes from the Campania region, ensuring every visit is both genuine and delightful. The cozy ambiance, modeled after an Italian osteria, along with warm, familial service, makes dining here a memorable experience where "food is shockingly good" and every dish from "grilled octopus to homemade pastas" is crafted to perfection.