The best Calamares in Rochester | Sluurpy updated in April

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Casey Cannady

"never getting any of their cocktails again. The fresh avocado roll also doesn’t taste like legit Asian roll, but it’s palatable. We liked..."

xie ra

"me and my cousin ordered fresh avacado spring rolls and tortilla chips with salsa. Both tasted so frecb and delicious. Spring rolls come wirh peanut..."

Alicia

"Absolutely incredible. The host was a delight to talk to while we waited for our table (we arrived a bit early), and before we even got the menu we..."

Rowan Daly

"I had a lovely evening sitting at the bar. Tim was one of the bartenders that was very attentive and friendly. I wish I’d caught the name of the..."

Christa Lily

"The food was very delicious. The space is small and can get overcrowded but overall great experience. I ordered the lamb chops! So yummy and an..."

Marquise Melton

"Definitely love this place! Went here for the New Year’s party ‘23 and came again recently. Excellent vibe, great drinks. Bartenders are very..."

Evan Zhang

"We held our rehearsal dinner here, cocktail style and we couldn't have been more pleased with how it went. Chris was always checking in and making..."

Emily Wegman

"I ate at the bar but the back patio looked gorgeous. What a hidden gem! Staff was awesome! Food was delicious. I’ll definitely go there again when..."

Angela Grimley

"Great selection of vegan and vegetarian entrees. Nice atmosphere. Pictured is the Vegan..."

Kevin Dell

"Such a lovely low-lit vibe. I would love to go here on a date but it’s very nice to sit by the bar with a close friend. The food was delicious, I..."

Johntá W.

"Dropped into Tapas 177 out of desperation because they were the only nearby restaurant open late on a Monday night. My husband was dreading going out..."

Dekker Family

"Great food, cocktails, and ambience. Tapas restaurants are strangely sparse in Rochester’s food scene, and while not Spanish-focused, Tapas 177 is..."

Kaitlyn Kaiser

"We were visiting our daughter for the holiday and she suggested this restaurant. The food and cocktails were really good. It is a cute, cozy..."

Tawanda Thomas

"The food and service are excellent. The menu has some traditional items, but it's mostly non-traditional. I loved the grilled quail over mesculin..."

James Riley

"What a beautiful restaurant ! Hard to tell from outside the great experience you might have inside. Their downstairs and backyard ambiance is lovely...."

SKnari

"This restaurant has a floor level bar and basement dinning room. The dining room is nicely decorated has a warm feeling to it. Our server (or is that..."

Melody Law

Rizzi's

80/100 (1171 ratings)

"Food & service are very good. I usually order one of the chef’s specials of the night and have never been..."

Atkinson

"3.4 STARS?!!That is simply bull****. This restaurant is absolutely incredible. Every bad review on here is someone who didn't read the rules of their..."

Mikail Riko

"Great food. I've been to rizzis twice in the past month. Both times everything was great. Upon my second visit I realized why everything was so good...."

Badafucojoe

"FRANCO!!!!. As long as Franco is cooking I'm..."

RochesterNYfood

"Our first time at Rizzi's and was very pleasant. We used a Groupon (which clearly states to make a reservation) and were seated right away. Our..."

Michelle Granby Beechey

"On Our Favorites List. We have been going to Rizzi's for about nine months now due to several of those coupons you pay for.Are we ever glad..."

Tphendy

"Good drinks. Haddock French and Chicken French were the winners for our group. Delicious! The fettuccine Alfredo was very bland (we all agreed). The..."

Constance Thran

"My wife and I went to Rizzis for our dinner date. We were served warm fresh bread with excellent dipping sauce. I told my wife to try to make it at..."

Mike Hung

"Atmosphere and service were pretty good. The red sauce in the veal dish I had was lacking in salt and flavor, and I felt there was too much breading...."

Carrie Ross

"Rizzis is a true gem, if you visit I believe you will agree. We arrived for dinner on a beautiful Fall evening and took advantage of their quaint..."

Hugo Stachel

"Peanut butter pie with a oreo crust and peanuts. Fabulous finishing touch on a wonderful..."

tim “rotory” Cartwright

"I got the chicken French! Very good. They gave bread with oil dipping instead of butter (10/10). The dressing was more savory instead of sweet! Very..."

Carla Georgetti

"Our family came to Rizzi’s on 8/4/22 to celebrate a 49th birthday. We shared two delicious appetizers, Sicilian Calamari and French Artichoke..."

Michele Wemett

"First time going here food was amazing came out quick even while restaurant was busy our server was Danny he was amazing and on point highly..."

Danny Folwell

"If it were an option... 10 stars!! The food was incredible, but the timing and service will be what keeps bringing me back when I come home to..."

Stephanie Coleman

"We like Rizzi's to begin with because we had the most amazing Rigatoni Bolognese there back before covid happened. And we haven't been there..."

A French

"Outstanding Italian food. We were a party of 8. Everyone loved their meals. House red wine in carafe was good. Recommend the calamari for apps...."

Lori Havrilla

"First time there, greeted and seated by the owner, comfortable restaurant, good atmosphere. Service was prompt and attentive. The food was excellent,..."

Mona Snipes

"Just right! I had one of the I Italian pasta and seafood specials for Friday that consisted of clams lobster and shrimp over fettuccini in a garlic..."

Pat Burks

"My husband and I went for dinner 4-5-23. I had chicken Tuscany & he had veal parmigian and a house salad. Everything was delicious & cooked to..."

Debbie Randyn

"Good service. Large portions. Slightly higher prices for one who seeks moderately priced locations. But, great Cream of Broccoli soup served with my..."

Diane Beaudoin

Trata

80/100 (3169 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The roof top patio was beautiful and the food was great! I had the turkey burger. It was huge! Our waiter couldn't have been more nice and..."

Amy Thibault Martone

"This is one of my favorites for food and drinks in town. The atmosphere and service stands apart. Having high expectations they never disappoint. ..."

Alycia Wallin

"Went to celebrate my 21st birthday last night and loved it! The food was amazing, the drinks were delicious (their white cosmo is the best), and the..."

Kourtney Zelazny

"Wow...this place is simply incredible. We had stellar service from Jinny and the food and atmosphere was phenomenal. The volume is perfect for..."

Thom Jennings

"First time there and everything went great and are waitress was on point with everything. Food was great, hats off to the cooks back in the kitchen..."

Donovan Santiago

Steve DeLucia

"Best waitress/bartender ever named Taylor! Price was reasonable. Food was served quickly and hot. I had chicken tenders and they were incredible...."

Billi Jo Taylor LaPiene

"TRATA is absolutely my favorite restaurants in Rochester. Their drinks are amazing and their du kick quesadillas are to die..."

Tasha Araya

"What a wonderful place for drinks and dinner! I love how the old armory has been repurposed into this beautiful and historic place. The food was..."

Sandra Braun

"The food was amazing I had a turkey burger and they are huge. The waiters were really great and the whole atmosphere was amazing too. Take notice of..."

Cindy Brizee-Owen

"Omg love the staff. Im a big person on customer service and hands down love this place.. i went to pelicans and that staff suck big time.. never..."

British Hopkins

"SO CLOSE to a 5* but couldn’t get there. Staff and facility are spectacular. Beer wall is so much fun and a great way to try and test out lots of..."

Nathan Bantle

"-Great food and plenty of beer selections. -Younger crowds on weekends. - A station where you select your beer, pay with a credit card, and go( see..."

Kimberly Jarrett

"The soft pretzel starter was super soft. It came with a mustard and a cheese dip. Yummy, I bet it's amazing in the summer they have a patio that..."

Bathsheba Francis

"My new favorite eatery in Rochester, NY; TR@TA: The Restaurant At The Armory gets FIVE ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (food, service, ambience, and..."

Norm Ashley Jr

"TRATA is a Rochester restaurant staple. It's been one of the few that has lasted - because they're doing it right. The atmosphere is comfortable, but..."

Christina D.

"This is a stunning restaurant. The decor isn't just nice in a flashy or cheap way like so many hollow restaurant designs today. It's truly classic,..."

Josh Christiane

"Met a Rochester-local friend who wanted to try TRATA... and I'm so glad she did! It's inside an old, converted factory and has an upscale industrial..."

Casey Cannady

"Excellent food and great staff. The beer wall was amazing, you can sample a little bit of everything. This place is a..."

C C

"I hosted my staff holiday party at Trata last night. The service and food were outstanding! Special shout out to Amanda, our server. She and another..."

Lyn D.

"Had this restaurant recommended to me and was honestly surprised how much my friends and I enjoyed it. The place was super clean and well decorated...."

Georgia Smith

"I always enjoy the food here, when it gets busy it can take service a little longer. We had one of our dinners forgotten in the process but they did..."

Kelsey C.

"My first time trying a salmon dish and I'm so glad I picked Trata! I did request it to be cooked a bit more than the standard menu preparation and..."

Ellie

"Very good bar/comfort food. Easily the best grilled cheese I've ever had. The food is fairly affordable, and you even get the bonus of watching the..."

Rowan Daly

Benucci's Italian

80/100 (3761 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Food is so delicious and the service is the best. The lobster ravioli and the pear and fennel salad with shrimp are my favorites. Oh, and the pizza..."

Edie Ellis

"been to this restaurant several times and never once had a bad meal or experience. Food, atmosphere, waiter, waitress, hostess all super nice. I..."

Maria Mangione

"Despite being busy we were well taken care of. Allison our waitress was great and the food was delicious. Thank..."

Elena Hanish Oyer

"Always a great place to go before or after the movies next door. Get the..."

Kevin Claypoole

"We called 4 hours before service with reservation for 15....had a great experience, terrific waitress and awesome food!!...not 1 complaint from..."

Dawn Keleher Walters

"Christine was so accommodating to all our needs for the Anniversary party we celebrated there on 8/6. Guests all loved the buffet. Thank..."

Betty Marianetti

"Food was very good and the price was right, probably did not matter because we were alone together and having a great night. It was our..."

Wayne Baldie

"Love Benuccis!!! �� The food is..."

Curtis John

"Benucci‘s Italian restaurant in Pittsford New York is a comfort oasis. Benucci’s combine the best of Italian comfort food (pizza and pasta) along..."

Vacation Family

"Chicken Parmesan. Wheat pasta optional (+$1)Chicken is crispy, I..."

Moaath

"Italian nachos were superdelicious. Service was prompt and friendly. I ordered pesce diavolo. Diavolo means spicy. There was not a hint of heat in my..."

T. Ramsey Taft

"My friend and I met for dinner at Benucci's on a Wednesday night. I ordered a chicken Caesar salad, and my friend ordered a shrimp salad. I really..."

Darlene Mascioletti

"I had the pleasure of dining here recently, and I must commend the outstanding service provided by my server, Elaine. Her attentiveness and..."

Natashia Poray

"Great Italian place with generous portion sizes. Not exactly cheap, but I especially recommend the creme..."

Rowan Daly

"The food came out WICKED fast and the service was great. It was just the food that lacked, achieving only..."

Nanna Mel

"Quaint little restaurant in the Trader Joe's plaza with a really nice quiet atmosphere. I had the Italian Margarita and it was pretty delicious...."

Mike F

"I had low expectations, thinking this was yet another Italian American restaurant named B____ci's. It was surprisingly very good. I got the short..."

Paul Wlodarczyk

"My husband and I both got salad takeout and soup for our daughter. The owner took our order at the front desk, and said it would be about 15 minutes...."

Susanne M Johnson

"The food was good, the lasagna was great. The ravioli could be..."

Alfredo Castillo

"An awesome place for lunch! Get the salad and pasta deal. I like the tomato cream sauce and a Ceasars salad. The pasta is always cooked just..."

fern perry-zenke

"The restaurant is nice. The customer service was absolutely phenomenal. The food was okay. I ordered the pizza. It was a little bland but not bad...."

Heidi Condello

"We love this place! Consistent great food and service! A must go! There isn’t a bad dish on the..."

LM

"Fantastic classic menu with wide variety. Eggplant Parm was delicious. Very large portion at a reasonable price. I ate at the bar. Service was..."

Jay Sax

"Great place for great food and a great atmosphere. We always have very nice waitresses! We even like the type of customers that eat here. We have..."

Matt Pahuta

Grappa Italian Nouveau

80/100 (1945 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"From the minute we walked in my husband and I loved the atmosphere. We were seated in front of the kitchen which was a great view for me and he had..."

Jennifer Bradley

"We went to Grappa for our sons high school graduation dinner. We reserved the private room for our party and loved it. The atmosphere was great, the..."

Joelle Arsenault

"I threw a small (28ppl) engagement party in Grappa's private room. The party went off without a hitch from the weeks of lead up with the special..."

Stephanie Repp Kalin

"Great service, excellent food in a super relaxing atmosphere. Love this..."

Connie Scott

"Easter brunch was the best, had to force myself to stop eating because everything was so good. Servers were friendly and right there to fill coffee,..."

Robin Lead

"Never disappoints! Great wine, great food, great service make me a repeat..."

Gail Paris Glogowski

"My fiancé and I had our Engagement Party at Grappa on their outside patio and I have nothing but great things to say about it! The service was..."

Nicole Schneider

"We went at 6 p.m. on the Friday after Thanksgiving, and we were pleased with the service speed! We had an appetizer, main course, and dessert in an..."

ryan lane

"Service was great, food was good, but 16 dollars for a glass of house wine is highway..."

Brian Garza

"Decent restaurant that was attached to a chain hotel (Hilton). Quite busy when we stopped in, but staff was friendly and accommodating, giving us a..."

Credible Critic

"Highly recommend!! So amazing and delicious I personally think the wings were okay if you ask..."

Melinda Omoegbele

"The food is incredible. Tried the braised short rib and pork osso bucco ... To die for. We always get the bruschetta board- the ricotta is made fresh..."

Mariah Galletta

"First time eating here and I was very impressed! Very nice decor and atmosphere! It doesn't get too loud inside with all of the other customers. The..."

Kenard Parker

"A great place to visit for a special occasion with family. Lots of Italian dinner options, reasonable portion sizes, great drink menu, and sizable..."

Emily Knuuti

"The staff is great but the real selling point is the food. We tried to find other restaurants and ended up eating here 3 nights in a row. I got the..."

Matthew Hickey

"We had a great experience here! We went for our anniversary and it was 10/10. Delicious food, super attentive staff and such a pretty place. We'll be..."

Ashley Nicole

"I was pleasantly surprised. Even though it was Valentine’s Day our orders arrived quickly. The service was good. The appetizers were delicious, we..."

Larissa Cândido

"The three of us called ahead and went the the Grappa for dinner this evening. We had drinks, appetizers and a fantastic meal. It was our first..."

Kelly Kinard

"This was our first visit to Grappa and it was excellent. The location is on the ground floor of the Hilton Garden Inn Rochester/University & Medical..."

Rodd Riesenberger

"Went for my birthday dinner with my family, none of us had been there before, and it was an overall great experience, both the service and the food...."

Nick Me

Black & Blue Steak And Crab

80/100 (2778 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great ambiance, impeccable service at the bar. Our table attendant was amazing and very knowledgeable about the menu and was very professional and..."

John Doherty

"My husband and me, and 3 other couples enjoyed dinner at Black and Blue Steak and Crab on Saturday night, December 16th. We were lucky enough to get..."

Robin Vara Clark

"We just celebrated our Anniversary on Tuesday at Black and Blue! It’s our favorite restaurant and are regulars, I can honestly say the service is..."

Terri-Lynn Golia-O'Gara

"Everything about our meal was incredible!! Highly recommend the she-crab soup, the crème brûllée, and basically any steak. Wound up here by..."

Kirsten Tofte

"A group of us were here for dinner this past Saturday for my 30th birthday and everything was incredible! The staff was amazing and the food was..."

Kay Reilly

"We took our son to Black and Blue for his 12th birthday, we hadn’t been there in a few years. Don was our server, hetook great care of us. The food..."

Chisa Thomas

"Top 5 best meals ever in my life. I have an extensive background in hospitality as well as management and this was an absolutely amazing experience...."

John Clement

"First visit and it certainly did not disappoint! My fiancé had the jumbo lobster tail and I had the special - hogfish over rice pilaf with peach..."

Heather Ann

"Best steak I have ever had! Did not think I would be able to find a steak better than back home. But I have found better at Black and Blue. Awesome..."

Влодзьо Шмирко

"Black and Blue ranked up there with some of best restaurants we've been to! The food.... the hospitality..... the service.....were all 5..."

Deb Yackel

"Excellent food and service!! Super friendly wait staff. Been going there since it opened. Says a..."

Ann Valastro McGovern

"Great food and lovely place. Only drawback was that the upstairs was very cold. We had an amazing anniversary spent here and the food was absolutely..."

Niki Lindquist

"If you would like to push your boundaries and gather American food prepared in a more modern way, you are in the right place. We were delighted with..."

Marie

"There are a few outstanding items off the menu one is an amazing side sweet potato dumplings. This is a multi step process and layered with flavor. ..."

keith condemi

"Had dinner here with my family here on Wednesday night. We made a reservation at 8:45 we arrived at 8:25pm and were seated immediately. This..."

Justine S

"It was our first time there and it was very good. Great selection of items on the menu. Excellent wine selection and a decent selection of..."

Luis G Perez

"Perfectly prepared steaks and seafood. Whether having a business meal or a celebration, this is a place that will make the memories complete. The..."

John Zimmerman

"We went to Black & Blue for our anniversary dinner. Our table was ready on time and we were treated to complimentary champagne which was a nice..."

Susan Gavin

"We went without a reservation and got a table. Very nice upscale restaurant with nice atmosphere and good choice of food, located in shopping area so..."

Rajko Spasojevic

"Went here for our anniversary already having a good idea we were going to pay a bit. The staff was courteous. Our waiter was funny and amusing. The..."

Cassie Rood

"This place has a great presentation for the food. They are also generous in their sauces as you can select more than one. I asked for a Filet Mignon,..."

Karim Chamaa

"Wish I could give 10 stars! Everything was excellent 👍🏿. We will be back. Our server's Benjamin and Evan were on point. The service was A-1...."

Greg Spady

"From the first moment I entered in, I felt the quality and ambiance Our hosts were Justin and Allie who were so kind and helpful They patiently..."

yavuz selim gul

"Lamb was cooked great pork belly appetizer was amazing 4 stars is for the red snapper with sweet crab hash snapper was dry overcooked and dish was..."

Lisa Moon

"Service was wonderful, drinks and food were better than advertised. We had an outstanding meal. Some negative reviews talked about slow service. Our..."

Adam Roeder

"Service was exceptional from the hostess to the waiter’s assistant (the fabulous Erica) to the waiter (the energetic Andy). I got the NY strip..."

Ido Simyoni

"Bella and Tabitha were hospitable and attentive. Our 20th anniversary was enhanced by the wonderful food and service here. I highly recommend..."

Gayr Natale

"Unbelievable food and dining experience. I took my mother for a milestone birthday and we were treated like royalty the entire time. This is a great..."

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