Lento

Dollar oyster night or any night at Lento is a good night! Reservations needed, the place rocks the town. Plan ahead so you can enjoy their menu of locally sourced cuisine! I had there vegan garam masala. The other 2 dish pictured are their steel head trout with polenta and veggies and their scallop dish. Atmosphere is cozy and staff is warm and welcoming! They even have a gluten free menu to accommodate!

We had a delightful meal at Lento. I enjoyed the eggplant ricotta rollups on pasta and my friend loved her garam masala dish. The food was delicious. The service was friendly and attentive, but not too attentive (in an annoying way), and the food was great. We didn't order any drinks, but their cocktail/wine menu was extensive. I'll revisit if I'm in Rochester again!

I can't say enough good things. For such complex dishes they were amazing, and even my 16 month old loved the sweet pea ravioli we got her. The duck fat fries just might be the best fries I've ever had, and my lamb was also delicious. I finished my meal with the affogato, which you can't go wrong with if you love ice cream and coffee. I also love they use local sodas, as I always love a small batch cola as opposed to the big brand names.

I cannot rave enough about Lento! I have been a huge fan of the restaurant. Anything you get is phenomenal and fresh. Dollar oyster night is a regular spot for us. It only made sense that we host my birthday here! Art and Zach were so accommodating. I felt confident in their decisions and also felt they let me make choices that worked for my family. Art met with me to look over the space then we communicated about food and a finalized menu closer to the date via email. He let me take a look at the menu. I wish I had captured the delicious cheese and fruit spread, the family style apps, and dishes. Everyone was so impressed! The price was more than reasonable for the generous portions and high quality food. The team worked hard to make this event special. The food, atmosphere, communication, and flexibility made this event easy peasy! I would do this all over again and highly recommend to anyone looking to have a special event. April 2023: I’m coming back to update. The food and staff are phenomenal. I can’t say enough about the hospitality and experience we have. Lento is forever my favorite restaurant and a gem to Rochester. Such a deal for an excellent farm to table food experience that exceeds expectations. Their espresso machine looked pretty rad so I got a picture of that, too.

I had read some sub-par reviews regarding price and portion size but after dining here I must disagree. While not on the cheaper side of Rochester dining, neither of those grievances held up. I would never consider myself a raw bar connoisseur but he oysters and shrimp were delicious. I have to specifically mention the gnocchi and calamari, which were amazing. I've never had fried lemon slices and they added a whole new dimension to the calamari. A few minor complaints did not detract from our 5/5 experience.