Rochester Restaurants

Updated on 7/5/2025

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Cristo's Wood Fired Pizza and Pasta

Diners’ top pick

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$$$$Price: Moderate

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Italian

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4.9

(540)

CRISTO'S WOOD FIRED PIZZA and PASTA. Come enjoy our rustic charm and open kitchen. Featuring Appetizers, Salads, Wood Fired Pizza, Pasta, Chicken Dishes and Nightly Features including homemade Desserts. Live Music Wednesdays 5-8.

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   Amore by Wegmans

   $$$$Price: Expensive

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   Italian

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   4.7

   (1,080)

   At Amore Italian Restaurant & Lounge, authentic dishes, exceptional wines and spirits, and a vibrant atmosphere come together to bring you a wonderfully satisfying dining experience. Here, the flavors of Italy and the Mediterranean are brought to life using fresh, seasonal ingredients – creating a meal you’ll truly love.
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   Flight West

   $$$$Price: Expensive

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   Cocktail Bar

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   4.7

   (9)

   Rochester’s premiere establishment highlighting bourbon, wine, craft cocktails and on trend menu.

Next Door by Wegmans – Pittsford

Top-rated food

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$$$$Price: Very Expensive

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Japanese

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4.7

(2,217)

Discover the allure of Next Door by Wegmans, a contemporary Japanese-inspired restaurant that elevates Japanese cuisine to delicious new heights. We’ve reimagined dining with a sharing-style menu that brings people together to enjoy bold, modern flavors and exceptional culinary craftsmanship. Indulge in the finest hand-rolled sushi, grilled Wagyu & grass-fed beef, seafood, and vegetables made from the world’s freshest ingredients—all paired with rare fine wines by the glass to perfectly complement every bite.
Our chefs are masters of their craft, meticulously hand-selecting only the finest ingredients and preparing them with precision and care.
Next Door Rochester is more than a restaurant—it’s a personalized culinary journey. With warm, knowledgeable service, our team transforms every meal into a memorable experience. Whether you’re planning an intimate dinner or a lively social gathering, we’re here to delight your palate and exceed your expectations every time you visit.

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   Veneto Pizza and Pasta

   $$$$Price: Moderate

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   Italian

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   4.6

   (790)

   Veneto Pizza & Pasta located in the heart of the historic East End is reopening October 2023. It has been completely remodeled due to a fire that occurred on 1/4/23. Same great staff, food and open kitchen with a new modern vibe. Featuring Appetizers, Salads, Pizza, Pasta, Chicken Dishes, and Nightly Features including homemade Desserts. Full Bar, Wine, Beer, Soda.
   
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   Tony D's

   $$$$Price: Moderate

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   Italian

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   4.6

   (744)

   Tony D's is a trendy pizzeria that also offers traditional Italian dishes. The restaurant is popular for its authentic signature pizzas. It makes each one from scratch using only fresh and high quality ingredients. The ambiance at Tony D's is modern, vibrant and sleek with a young and trendy atmosphere. The restaurant also offers a full-service bar where guests can enjoy their favorite drinks.
   Begin the meal with an appetizer like marinated meatballs cooked in a classic red sauce, crispy calamari served with house special sauce or the shrimp scampi. Diners are welcome to create their own pizzas at Tony D's. Topping options include tomatoes, onions, peppers, chicken, beef, shrimp, crab and more. Guests can also dig into an entree like penne a la vodka or the pan roasted veal rib chop.
   

Char Steak & Lounge

Top-rated hospitality

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$$$$Price: Very Expensive

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Steakhouse

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4.6

(1,523)

Nestled in the heart of the Neighborhood Of The Arts, Char Steak & Lounge is located in the newly renovated Strathallan, A DoubleTree by Hilton. A blend of quintessential steakhouse with an opulent, hip ambiance celebrating local artists, Char has something for everyone.
With refined and approachable service, the menus offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Featuring our wood-fired grilled steaks to homemade pastas, fresh seafood, and masterfully in-house crafted desserts.

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   Portico at del Lago Resort and Casino

   $$$$Price: Very Expensive

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   Italian

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   4.5

   (2,693)

   Welcome back to the award-winning Portico by Fabio Viviani! del Lago Resort & Casino is accepting reservations for Portico!
   Reservations are highly encouraged on weekends and special event nights.
   Located inside del Lago Resort and Casino, GUESTS MUST BE 21 TO DINE IN PORTICO, due to regulations on the casino floor. Once inside bask in the warm glow & Casino, hospitality paired with exceptional cuisine. Premium steaks cooked to juicy perfection, the freshest, most succulent seafood and fresh pastas are the hallmarks of success at Portico by Fabio Viviani – where the ambiance rivals the exquisitely prepared signature dishes.
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   Grappa - Rochester

   $$$$Price: Moderate

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   Contemporary Italian

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   4.5

   (1,025)

   Grappa: WHERE NOSTALGIA meets NOUVEAU
   Italian Nouveau is a modern approach to traditional Italian cuisine, merging the past with the present. Dustin Muroski, Executive Chef, carefully crafts a modern Italian dining experience perfect for a night out, a lively dinner with friends or a quick bite.
   The bar at Grappa:
   Elevate your tastebuds with the perfect cocktail to turn any ordinary night into an extraordinary one. Choose from a perfect glass of wine, a craft beer or try one of our unique signature Grappa cocktails.

Rare 3001

Great vibe

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$$$$Price: Very Expensive

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Steakhouse

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4.3

(121)

Rochester's newest Steak & Seafood Restaurant. Located at the lower level of Monroe's Restaurant.
If you are unable to find a reservation to your liking, please call the restaurant at (585) 651-0100
All parties of six or more must be booked in person or via telephone with a manager. To reserve a table for six or more people on a weekday (Wednesday-Thursday), a $30 per person deposit is required at the time of the reservation. Parties of six or more on weekends (Friday and Saturday) require a $60 per person deposit at the time of the reservation. All deposits will be applied to your final bill.  

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   Fiamma Centro

   $$$$Price: Moderate

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   Italian

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   4.3

   (1,361)

   Fiamma is a full service authentic Italian Restaurant featuring the first truly authentic Neapolitan Wood burning pizza oven in Monroe county. With an all natural flame our oven maintains an internal temperature of 1000 degrees cooking the pizza in 45 seconds leaving it with a truly unique taste and texture. The rest of our menu is reflective of traditional southern italian dishes native to the Campania region. With diverse ingredients and seasonal fruits and vegetables we strive to offer only the freshest available seasonal dishes. As the seasons change so will our menu.
   The small, quaint dining room was designed to resemble an old fashioned Italian osteria. Rich with wood and other earth elements Fiamma is a warm inviting atmosphere. The Italian countryside was inspiration for both the menu and the dining space. While at Fiamma you will be greeted with a smile, and treated like family.
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   Texas de Brazil - Rochester

   $$$$Price: Expensive

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   Steakhouse

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   4.5

   (3,053)

   Texas de Brazil, is a Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, that features endless servings of flame-grilled beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and Brazilian sausage as well as an extravagant salad area with a wide array of seasonal chef-crafted items.