Italian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Rochester

"I got a sub for the first time at Rubino's a few weeks ago. I got a hot steak and cheese sub. I thought the quality of the bread and ingredients was..."

Michael DeNero

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La Famiglia Pizzeria

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Dinner

Mid-range

"La Famiglia Pizzeria, nestled in Greece NY, is a true culinary treasure. The moment you enter, the warm, inviting ambiance and the heavenly scent of..."

Daniel Maley

"This is the kind of place you keep coming back because you have to try everything on the menu. This is my first time and I got the steak bomber...."

Justin Draper

"Just went for the first time and we impressed with the food. Pizza was outstanding - got the family feeder - 20" and toppings were plentiful...."

Joe O

"We called 24 hours in advance for a birthday party/dinner for 20. Margaret took such good care of us. The food was great and the price was very..."

Sarah Greive

"Blown away by the pizza🍕 9.9/10 If you like thin crust this is the..."

chaz mitchell

"I decided to try a different pizza place tonight and I am so glad I did! That was one of the best calzones I have had in a long time and the wings..."

Tami Miller

"My boyfriend introduced me to this place earlier this year. Since then no wings have matched up. I'm constantly recommending La Famiglia to all of my..."

Katie Wemett

"I had the 10 inch pizza which is just enough for one person. I also ordered the garlic bread appetizer, and I was shocked when they brought me..."

Patrick Creeden

"Ordered a mild Buffalo chicken pizza, tasty but not spicy at all, if you like Buffalo I suggest ordering..."

Eugene Tkatch

"This is my all time favorite place to go. Their chicken french cannot be beat. I love it so much my "man of honor" brought this dish to my wedding..."

aaron garrett

Something Delicious Bake Shop

"We had a custom made cake for my fiance's surprise 30th birthday - not only was it gorgeous but it tasted PHENOMENAL! It had perfect moisture and..."

Megan Poirier

"As soon as you walk in you know you're in trouble. It smells so good and everything looks delicious. The people are very friendly and helpful. And..."

Brandon Hoyt

"I have nothing but good things to say. My wedding desserts were lovely. Mina, Brandon and her whole staff work hard to ensure your experience is..."

Lindsay Calabrese

"Delicious cupcakes and friendly staff!! Perfectly filled cupcakes! Make sure you let the frosting come to room temperature, it makes for a soft,..."

Angelle Doherty

"Thank you for my babies beautiful birthday cake!! It came out better than I could have ever expected. Everyone at the party was blown away by how..."

kathy marten

"I went in today to grab some Macarons for my son and they didn't have any at the time however the lady at the register (I'm assuming she was the..."

Erica Torres

"Every staff member I've spoken to over the last couple weeks has been so nice, and accomodating. I was so happy when I saw the cupcakes I ordered! I..."

Briana Brown

"They have the best desserts around! The French macarons are delicious. The cupcakes are flavorful and there are so many to choose from. The cinnamon..."

Dawn LaForce

"Staff is always very affable, and a family friendly environment. We recently picked up a larger order for mother's day; we got a variety of items,..."

Blaise Mitchell

"Best cupcakes ever! I ordered cupcakes and Italian cookies for my daughters bridal shower. They were delicious. The guests were raving about them...."

Marie Cerasuolo

"Wow wow wow, the girls here knocked it out of the park. I thought I was impressed by the way it looked, until I ate it and I was blown away by the..."

jennifer Swanson

"Have never had one single bad thing at Something Delicious. They did my wedding cake this past October and my guests were still talking about the..."

Dena Dorschel

"Honestly, the best bakery around!! The french macarons are the best I've had with so many fun flavors!! I got the lemon drop cupcake and it was..."

Shanti Parnell

"This business should be renamed "Everything Delicious" -- Everything I've tried to date (which is a lot of things) has been true to their name;..."

Grant Tomasso

"This bakery is amazing. Everything taste fresh and looks amazing. I do not know what they do to their cakes but the taste is better than I have ever..."

Emily Simmons

"The owners may be my son and daughter-in-law, however -- this is my favorite bakery! The pastries are amazing. The specialty cakes are works of art...."

Phillip Tomasso

"Best macarons in the greater Rochester area. The cup cakes are also incredibly good, the flavors available diverse and creative. I only have one tiny..."

Mac Stacks

"They made a delicious cake for our wedding day. It was 4 tiers, almond flavored with raspberry jam filling. We had guests in their 60s and 70s who..."

Sarah Sarchet

"Great service ! I live in Brooklyn, NY and I ordered a cake and some treats for my brother in law whom lives in Rochester. The person on the phone..."

adriana ramales

Bologna Via Cucina

Wheelchair Accessible

"Real hidden Italian gem. Great food in a smaller, intimate setting. Gnocchi is on point. Real good date spot. I'd go somewhere else for drinks and..."

David Rapp

"Freshly reopened and looking fancy. The calamari had a lemon butter sauce that was delightful. Pictured is the alfredo pizza that had a huge chunks..."

Winston Adkins

"Bellisima! Absolutely fantastic! Delicious….hot, full of flavor, best comfort food. Tonight we did a carryout that traveled in my car for 40..."

Emily Doher

"The food here is amazing!! We went here to celebrate my husband’s birthday. They start at 4 pm, I texted the restaurant around 11.30 with some..."

Shruti Shah

"We had a terrific evening out at Via Cucina with several couples last night! The food was absolutely wonderful—quite delicious and beautifully..."

Kathy Weeks Mielke

"I have had a wonderful meal here every single time. The service is outstanding and all the pasta dishes are delicious. I love the gnocchi, it reminds..."

Lisamarie Calice

"This Italian "stallion" is thee place to go if looking for an old school family restaurant. The food is excellent and staff great! Got to meet Tony..."

Michelle Coe

Ciaccia's Delicatessen

Accepts American Express

Accepts Discover

Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

"Ciacia's Rules.. Best Deli in town. Hot table, soups, pasta dishes, tripe, greens and beans, too much to list. Great specials every day. Also the..."

Rbenton57

"Subs are excellent. Price points are low. Love nez, the owner. Would be cool if cafe area was bigger to entice dining..."

Matt D

"This place is the perfect little taste of everything that makes small family businesses the best. The food is absolutely delicious. The subs were..."

Sharayah Werner

"One of the best Italian restaurant I have been. They have some unique subs. I had chicken and eggplant parmesan sub. It’s quite a different..."

Yagna Theja Daggupati

"Fantastic subs, hot or cold, and their soups and chili always impress. Their lunch combos are among the best deal in the..."

Christopher Gumina

"Eaten lunch here a few times, always delicious and reasonably priced. Last time I had Italian Meatball soup, it was the best! Looking forward to..."

CAT

"Very fresh food, they do their best to move lunchtime traffic through there so your wait is minimal. Very friendly..."

Eric Harter

"This place is a hidden gem, good selection of Italian products in the little market they have in there. Had a chicken parm with eggplant hot sub and..."

Abraham Torres

"Great food and great service...all the..."

Adam Morgan

"Amazing italian cuisine, Love getting lunch from here, the food is like eating lunch at home, prices very reasonable especially when compared to the..."

Danielle Dunne

"This is my personal fav spot for great tasting foods, soups, sandwiches and all. The staff is always friendly, and the owners are great 👍🏼 if..."

A Rose Shop

"This place is amazing. Everything is good- I must say though that after eating here my farts are truly unbelievable! I would steer clear from me..."

Tony B

"I like this place. I had some wraps from them, and those were delicious. Definitely, will go back and highly recommend their subs and wraps. Also,..."

Igor Syta

"The absolute best deli/sandwich shop in Rochester. Annemarie and her crew always take care great care of me and make me feel welcomed. I would..."

Dino Banitskas

"Had lunch for the first time today. Just minutes from downtown and easy to find. Everything looked delicious, but I went with the lasagna and potato..."

Scott Cole

"All I can say is best food anywhere! I have been eating here for 20+ years. It's all homemade and you can't get this anywhere but here. Please do..."

Dr U

"They have a nice selection of soups, subs, panini and salads. I love the soup here and the salads are large, I get the side size and it is filling..."

Christina

"Nice atmosphere, very brightly lit, quick service even for a Friday at lunch time. Large selection including subs, salads, soups, etc. Best for..."

Freeman Fessler

"First time here. I was greeted as soon as I walked in, very friendly atmosphere. I was helped right away and the sub was awesome. Could tell the..."

William Talton

"Delicious! Friendly staff, quick service, great..."

Cecie Valleri

"While traveling on business, Ciaccia's was the local recommendation for best lunch spot, and it still exceeded expectations. I went three times that..."

Peter Cormier

Victoria's Ristorante & Wine Bar

91/100 (1664 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"We have been here a few times when we needed to take our son to Mayo Clinic. It’s our favorite place to eat. My husband loves the lasagna and I..."

Monica Niess

"Love, love, love this place! Having to be at Mayo in winter (I’m from the south) was pretty miserable. Victoria’s made it better for sure! Food..."

Cytina Chandler

"Felt like we were back in Italy. The decor is like dining outside in a quaint Tuscan village. Our choice of cuisine was delectable. Rich flavors..."

Gail

"Thanks to amex shop small promotion decided to order from victorias to go. Had spinach salad and nutty chicken salad. My wife and i shared and still..."

P Lan

"10/10 would recommend! Mask policy inplace and sat at least 6 ft from other customers. Dirty martini was one of the bests I've had in a long time...."

Eric Colón

"We ordered take out meals for our entire office and everything was amazing! The customer service when I arrived to pick up the food was 10/10 and we..."

Sydnee Halverson

"Typically wonderful Italian restaurant with all your favorite dishes. The service is friendly and prompt, the portions are HUGE - enough to easily..."

Cindy Carey

"We got take out for a family event. The service and the food were both great. Staff helped me carry the food to my car. It was packaged so I could..."

Nancy Britson

Moe's Italian Sandwiches

Wheelchair Accessible

Takeout

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"Delicious! Good portions and Gluten-Free Options! I ordered the Sicilian; it was statisfying and had a number of different meats inside. The..."

Christina Mantas

"Our first time here headed back to NH from Maine. Our subs were excellent!! Fresh bread, all fresh ingredients and I love the fact that they don't..."

Kim Forni

"I have been to Moe’s many times in Rochester and it is always a good experience. Highly recommend. Great subs and sandwiches, I have had several..."

ryan donelan

"Best subs in town. I love the roast beef , kids the turkey and wife the chicken salad. Best loaded with all the veggies and mayo...."

Marcos Laferrierem

"I've been enjoying Moe's Italian Sandwiches since I was in elementary school, more than 40 years ago at their initial location 50 yards down the..."

robert brown

"Quite honestly out of the Moe's we go to theirs have always been the freshest..."

Randy W

"Staff was very nice and you can never go wrong getting a..."

Jasper

"Started eating Moe's in grammar school. Moe him self made them. Still love..."

Vicky Mendum

Roncone's

Wheelchair Accessible

"Though new ownership the atmosphere has lightened up and the food is out of this world. I had the chicken parmesan and it was nothing but excellent...."

Michael Short

"The place is amazing, the service outstanding, the chef sincerely has the best menu and most outstanding dishes I have EVER had, even the..."

Gina Fustor

"One of best Italian restaurants in Rochester !!! I love this place. Literally hands down my favorite place to eat.. they got really good pizza too!..."

Cassie And Aubree

"Best Tripe...Gnocchi... Calamari...Clams. Always a great experience. Great..."

Adam “Adam DIRECT IRG” Broz

"I used to eat here when I was younger and when the original owner sold it, I stopped going. It has gone through a few owners now and the current..."

Luis G Perez

"Awesome Italian food! Veal is perfectly prepared! Owner is very personable! A lot of Rochester Police Officers eat at this location, which is..."

Teufel Hund

"Great Service! The food was tasty and plentiful. Angel treated me like I was the only one there, but not in a bored, hovering manner. The prices are..."

Robert Lonie

"Don't get filled up on the fresh bread, dipping in the great artichoke sauce. Gnocchi's were like my mother-in-law made. Service was great. Get there..."

Michael Slattery

"I absolutely enjoyed dealing with the owner of Rocone's. We are a family owned music establishment in Greece. The gentleman stopped by American..."

Music Memories

"Phenomenal, the best Italian in Rochester. Great service, excellent food, and cheap prices. This is what a restaurant should be. Try not to get..."

Rusty Shackelford

"Absolutely one of the best places to go for authentic Italian food. Service is great, the food is even better. Great specials at a reasonable price. ..."

Anita Frail

"Very good eggplant parm. My wife had seafood fora Diablo which was very good also, but spicier until the waitress brought mild sauce to tame it down...."

John O'Neill

"Fast and friendly service. Nicole was our waitress and she was awesome! Food was great too! Ziti with pork was enough for lunch the next day. I'll..."

Mike Obrien

"The best Italian food I've ever had in Rochester, hands down! I have never been disappointed and never left hungry!! Great portions at an unbeatable..."

Marissa Lagares

"Good Italian-American place with great service and reasonable prices. Has been around forever under various ownership. One of the last remnants of..."

Lincoln DeCoursey

"The greens and beans with sausage is the best I have ever had. The Calamari was great, so was the Chicken Parmesan. I recommend this..."

Laurie Shea

"This was our first visit to Roncone's Italian Restaurant in Rochester, NY. Our hostess, Nancy, was a real sweetheart. She was honest & told us that..."

Tony Gaines

"this is the place me, my father, and a man we were very close with named Kevin went for years. it was kind of “our” place. Kevin passed away..."

Maria Plunkett

Lacagnina's Italian Deli

"Lagagnina's Lyell Deli & Subs. Come to Lagagnina's! We have the BEST Subs in town...We are famous for our Homemade Dressing! We also have great..."

Mary Maher

"Fantastic. I’ve been coming here everyday since coming to Rochester. I’d rate this as the best sub shop in town. The food is amazing. Everything..."

Jacob Frawley

"Great subs and wraps. The women who work here are always welcoming and friendly. Can’t recommend..."

Sydney F

"Love this place. I eat here few times a week and everything they serve is A1. Love their wraps, soups, salads, sandwiches and everything. Great place..."

Jonah

"I moved away from Rochester 18 years ago and can’t come home to visit without a sub from Lacagnina’s. They are the absolute best! I always get a..."

Debbie

"Amazing sub, the house speciality is delicious! Staff was really friendly as..."

K M

"Always good, she makes some killer specials you have to..."

Jared Kosko

"None can be found better anywhere. Just a simple place in a strip mall. The bread, quality of the meats and veggies. The dressing. The best anywhere...."

Jim Wilke

"I've been in the neighborhood for 35 years they make the best pastrami Subs and everything else very highly..."

O. D (Fun z)

"Lacagnina’s deli is the best in the city. I have been coming here for at least 15 years and never had a bad meal. Their hot sandwich’s are..."

Jerry Hitchcock

"Home of my favorite turkey sub. Meat is sliced freshly for each sandwich. The Italian dressing is a must-have. Hours are limited, but get there when..."

TJG

Calabresella Importers-italian

88/100 (1545 ratings)

Specialty Food Market

Wheelchair Accessible

"Very friendly and accommodating. Old style Italian deli. Follow up 7/14. Calabresella makes their own sausage grinding the fennel so you get the..."

Upstate Foody

"Awesome cold cuts. I have to say they have the best deli meat in town. You can't beat there prices either. They also have a very friendly staff who..."

Rls67

"Best subs, pasta salads, and potato salads I've ever had!! Great family that runs it..."

Michelle Downey

"Great Deli ... Not much else to say ... Fresh, great prices, wonderful service, did I say fresh? The best sub I've had in ages ... A must try and..."

Bob C.

"In addition to having some of the best subs in town, the deli meat, cheese and home made salads are always fresh and reasonably priced. Staff is very..."

Courtney

"It's a secret. I hate to give it away but this place is a hidden gem. An old-style neighborhood deli, they have some of the best subs that I've ever..."

Winger

"Had an awesome turkey and ham sandwich today. Bought it for a flight to Hawaii. The large will feed me at least 3 meals and was delicious. Easily..."

Paul Waldron

"Will be back. I got an Italian Assorted. Delicious! I can't wait to try other sandwiches. House: clean and unpretentious. Very strong sense of..."

Smooth Hustle

"A great Italian Delli, clean, neat with a friendly helpful staff. "The subs are the best in Rochester." Generous portions. My favorite is the Steak..."

Commander Greco

"You always know there is great food being served, when the line for the lunch hour crowd is out the door. The food definitely did not disappoint. ..."

Terrance Ray Trybus

"I grew up in Gates and live elsewhere. Dena totally set me up for a Rochester-food based tailgate even though I am 1600 miles away. She even sent..."

Jerry W

"Stopped in for lunch on a Monday, service was super fast, sandwiches were delicious - staff was professional but friendly! We will definitely be..."

Kaeri Carroll

"Best steak sub I've ever had. I've had lots of them. This was by far the best. This will be my go to place from now on for subs. People are friendly..."

William DeBottis

"I am fortunate to live so close. Great subs, cold cuts, and specialty foods. Service is always polite, responsive and..."

William Dassero

"The most authentic Italian deli in the Rochester area. The best place for all your Italian culinary needs! The absolute greatest hot and cold subs in..."

Scott Migliore

"Have heard about the Colon Kicker for a long time... well, finally tried it. Ordered with peppers & onions, provolone and wing sauce. WOW! Fantastic!..."

Scott Pieken

"Omg! Love the steak sub. Best there is in Rochester. Hubby got an Italian assorted. He ate the whole thing in 1 sitting. This is a must place to go..."

Colleen Bush

"Stopped in today to bring dinner home. Best steak sub around. Meatball sub was good, but not quite as good as mom's. All in all excellent food and..."

nick delplato

"First time here and I was quite impressed! Ordered a small sub (still pretty big with a ton of meat on it) and it was super good. The rolls are chewy..."

Jeremy Lloyd

"The Mortadella sub was delicious. We also had a Italian assorted salad and the r was amazing. Everything was extremely fresh. Everyone who works..."

J A

"Only been here a handful of times but every visit was great. Service is always exceptional and so is the selection. Steak subs are popular but here..."

R. Ashby

"Best subs ever! Great deli fresh items at reasonable prices..."

Jeanne Townsend

"One of my favorite sandwich places in yhe area. They make all great sandwich and they have a fantastic..."

Brian Wirth

"One of the best pastrami subs that I've had locally definitely a great spot to get a great..."

Dj Quan da bomb Def Town Boss

"We go there twice a year when visiting Rochester, NY. Love their subs. The food is awesome. The people that work there are wonderful and polite...."

Deborah Mulvany

Veneto Woodfired Pizza & Pasta

Wheelchair Accessible

"Such a neat place, fun to have the wood fire grill right in the middle of the restaurant. I got the Bianca and it was enough for 2 meals. Highly..."

Sue Perry-Moody

"We had a Tuesday night date, my first time here and the food was great. We both ordered specials. The pizza and salmon were very good, great place to..."

Marty Merwin

"Probably the best vodka sauce I’ve ever had! And the risotto balls were..."

Shannon Kiley

"The food was amazing! Our server was very nice but she didnt come back and check on us or ask to refill our glasses but otherwise it was so good!..."

Marrin Thomas

"It's rare for my soon to be wife and I to be able to get out for a night without our daughter, so we try and make it special when we can. Chef Dan..."

Nick Higbee

"I've had a few of the pizzas and Salmon ..all amazing. My BF loves the steak that is always cooked to perfection. Love the atmosphere and..."

Darcy Light Simpson

"We had a party of 12 on a sat night for a 21st Birthday dinner and our waitress was great, attentive and made sure we were all taken care of. I had..."

Lori Snyder

"Delicious food , homemade strawberry short cake to die for! Great atmosphere!! One of my..."

Nick Reynolds

"Amazing food and excellent hospitality. I ordered the ribeye and it was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The pasta is amazing and so is the..."

Lili Daiss

"I work here and the food is great with the new chef Lindsey is the best chef..."

Samantha Myers

"Pasta rustica is terrific We went back and had the pizza rustica which was good also. Wait staff very..."

Jeff Donovan

"We had great service and the food was top notch. Definitely will go there..."

Jim Richter

"We just love it here! Don-your place is amazing!! Emily was our bartender she was amazing! Great customer service! Sean cooks a great pizza!! And..."

Hollywood Haley

"MAMMA MIA! What a fantastic new addition to the East Ave restaurant scene. The Rigatoni a la Bolognese is one of the best Italian dishes I’ve had..."

Joey Campagna

"Best food hands down. Tried many places in Rochester and nothing compares. LOVE THE BOLOGNESE!!! These photos are all different times! It’s always..."

Rachel Toland

"The place was clean with good gluten free pizza. The lamb chops were also tasty. The bathrooms are well kept and the service was solid. Parking was..."

Rossi Family

"Lovely spot. The waiter was friendly and knowledge. The serving size was great. The antipasto had a great assortment of meat, cheeses, olives, ect...."

Chike Cumberbatch

"Goddess in an hour before they closed the food was prepared very quickly which was a nice surprise. The Utica greens were phenomenal we got the..."

Alexander K

"I ordered a takeout and they served me really well. Then, I was impressed by their food. The white sauce was so creamy, it just embraced your whole..."

鹅狗

"It’s a hidden gem in Rochester. They have great interior. The hospitality is outstanding. They have good options for pasta and wood fired pizza...."

Abhishek Singh

"Open kitchen. Open atmosphere. Incredible food and dining experience. The wine menu is thorough - trust your waiter. The recommendations have been on..."

Vlad Loenko

"Groupon coupon got me here. It’s an Italian restaurant. When I entered the restaurant, it gave the vintage feels. It seems always crowded, so it..."

Yagna Theja Daggupati

Razzo's Family Pizzeria

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

Lamplighter Restaurant

Accepts American Express

Accepts Discover

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Located on Fetzner Rd in a small strip plaza. Delightful interior. Excellent service and delicious food. Pork chops was..."

Jeanne Rogers

"Took my lovely wife to dinner here for our second anniversary and they delivered beyond what I would expect out of a restaurant, the staff and..."

Samuel Thompson

"Hidden gem! Seeing the restaurant in the plaza I didn’t expect the quality of food they were serving. It was excellent! The bisque was very..."

Rawad Elias

"Food was AMAZING!! Not too much of a wait, we came around 4:30. The servers were kind and helpful. Definitely recommend the Chicken..."

gracie

"Absolute amazing food and drinks! I cannot wait to go back to try something different! Everything was so fresh and you can tell the chefs truly cared..."

Kristin smeatin

"Michelin Star Chef Michael Seifert really knows what he is doing. Food in amazing, one of a kind high end cooking. Restaurant and bar is classy and..."

Rich Northrop

"Approaching my hotel I noticed the icon for this restaurant in a strip mall and I quickly called to verify dining in was available with the latest..."

B Yo

"I had the au poivre pork chop. It was outstanding. The chop was cooked perfectly very tender and juicy. The sauce was a perfect choice for this dish...."

Gerald Rulkowski

"Great food and service. The only thing keeping me from going back is comfort. The seats on the patio are horrible. No back on them and very hard...."

Ralph Padilla

"I had the beer battered fish. It was really good. Only thing I would of changed was having the fish cooked just a few minutes longer. The inside..."

Tammy Clifford

"The sole highlight of my trip to Rochester. Made me think about my seven years in Malta. Absolutely fantastic. Chef Mike is the..."

Michael Rodieck

"Very relaxing and nicely decorated for the holidays. Food was..."

Patti Owens

"The halibut was tasty after the delicious French onion soup. The service was superb. The restaurant was nicely..."

Roger Snell

"This restaurant lives up to its reputation. Our meal was outstanding. The arancini was soooo good. The portions are decent and the prices fair. Our..."

Kelly Hendel

"Excellent food and..."

Carol Randolph

Savoia Pastry Shoppe

88/100 (3278 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"One of the best pastry shops in Rochester! My family and I have been ordering sweets and pastries from Savoia for every family event and special..."

Patty Duprey Kota

"Grew up going to Savoia every Sunday after church. Always been my favorite bakery in Rochester and never..."

Stephanie DiLuglio

"Best bakery in Rochester, New York. I would never go any place..."

William Mazzullo

"I can't say enough about the wonderful cake they made for my 40th Birthday Party. The woman who took my order was so patient. She gave me so many..."

Melanie Barnas Simmons

"My first time visiting here. The French bread was so fresh and soft. The pastries were wonderful. Every time we come to Rochester, this will be our..."

Latasha Giardina

"Don't know why others act so badly,probally just wanted their money back,I did a good sized order and my som loves the cake and other goodies, well..."

Catherine Zwetsch

"My wife and I came in to Savoia to buy our wedding cake. The staff was very friendly and had us look through photos of cakes that they make. We..."

John Lalkov

"Simply put the absolute best! Great staff! Amazing products! Always..."

Michael Perri

"A great place for your baked goods. Best Italian Bakery in all of..."

Laura Forty-Garcia

"They where awesome! I needed a cheeseburger cake for last minute and they did it for me even though they said they don't make cakes like that they..."

Sandra Rodriguez

"Love, love love Savoia's! The cookies are wonderful, and they did a great job on Carl and Emily's Wedding..."

Debz Korn Haynes

"The absolute best lemon ice, anywhere, ever...."

Matt Bradley

"Wonderful selection, and very tasty treats! One downfall was the atmosphere. I could hear the staff become annoyed when a rush of people walked in...."

Sarah Brown

"Savoias was an easy choice to partner with for our dessert table and wedding cake. We were married June of 2023 and not only did everything look..."

Lauren Wilson

"The best pastry, bakery shoppe in Rochester. We go there for every special event and holiday. Our favorite cake is the Ding Dong cake. It’s very..."

sarah

"I bought a cake for my parents 50th anniversary and it did not disappoint. It was moist and the buttercream was smooth. It was so delicious! Thank..."

Jennifer Gonzalez

"Hands down one of the best pastry shops in Rochester. This is always my go to place for SCRUMPTIOUS desserts. I always have a pleasant experience..."

Stephani Michelle

"I had a Great experience getting a Wedding Cake for my Son and his Bride. Natalie was Awesome,Very Professional and had a Great time. If I worked..."

Karen Passafiume

"I came into Savoia last year with my mom and had a clear vision of what I wanted the cake to look like. Well Savoia absolutely nailed it!..."

Bethie Saintours

"Love the cookies. Our kids love shopping here. Several years ago had our wedding cake made here, was..."

Oksana Zygadlo

"Great locally run Bakery with tasty treats and friendly staff. Their staff do an excellent job of helping customers and answering questions in a..."

Andrew Waldo

"beautiful and delicious wedding cake! thank..."

tori arnone

"The apple Bavarian torte is so..."

Jamia Williams

"I come here every time I'm on travel for work. Their cannolis are amazing...."

Melinda Omoegbele

"Got to love how this 94-year-old bakery endures! I usually get the rum cake or the biscotti, while my friend Jack likes the..."

Lawrence Jones

"Savoir has been awesome since I went there 45yrs ago!Can't go wrong with their baked..."

Joe Ansuini

"Always fresh, great Italian desserts. Maybe even better than your Noni made! :..."

James Spina

"Fresh fresh fresh! Delicious baked goods and pastries. We tried the cannoli, carrot cake and my favorite the eclair. It was more than delectable. The..."

Randy

Mama G’s

88/100 (1713 ratings)

The Pizza Stop

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Hands down, this is the best pizza place that I've found in Rochester. The crust is excellent. It's truly New York style pizza. We ordered three..."

Douglas Alexander

"Listen. Sometimes it takes a minute to get a good slice, but it's worth it. They're very nice. Thin crust. Beautiful pies and they always have like..."

Christopher

"I’ve been going there for about 2 years now and it has been my favorite place to get pizza in Rochester! Chris has been a consistent and very..."

Johntá W.

"First time in- we’re from South Dakota, so if any other Midwest folk visit Rochester, make this a go-to lunch spot! Food was the BEST! Would go..."

H3aliX Games

"Best NY Style pizza in Rochester! I don't go to The Pizza Stop too often since I have the diabeetus but I will risk losing a toe to get the best..."

Omar Pachas

"Friendly gal at the counter, super cool atmosphere, and the double stuffed pepperoni was FIRE. 10x better than expected! Grab yourself one of their..."

Brian Cona

"Always delicious pizza, always hot and fresh. The buffalo chicken is nice and spicy - definitely try out any of their stuffed pizzas! 2023 Update: ..."

Jarrod Stewart

"Always great food and great people here. Even when there is a long line, they get people through quickly. The best pizza place..."

Jay Walker

"Great pizza and amazing customer..."

Vanessa Orozco

"Very good New York style. Slightly thicker. Sauce is tangy like it should be. Decent prices. A very tasty..."

Rob

Pino's Deli And Subs

87/100 (1697 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Holy cow. Can't say enough about this place!!! Staff was friendly and helpful. Owner was walking around talking with customers and sent us home with..."

Ashton Brooke Clark

"We used Pino's food for our wedding on 8/4/18 and everyone loved it! They worked with our very small food budget and their portions are HUGE! They..."

Keri Darrow

"Always excellent authentic Italian food and the best service! They smile when you walk in and greet you. It is so refreshing when customer service is..."

Rosa Smith-Montanaro

"We order cold cut trays for my daughters' birthday party and not only were they the best meats I have ever had they were affordable and we got so..."

Lindsay Prince

"My husband and I order subs from here all the time. They’re amazing. When we had to host parties for my sons baptism and birthday, I knew to check..."

Sarah Angie

"Just came in here as they were getting ready to close, not only did they let us in, they even cooked up bacon for my sub, along with steak for my..."

Amy Hanselman-Heckman

"Such delicious food and for such a great price. Portions are gigantic which makes for great leftovers the next day! Never..."

Leah Richmond

"We are in the area of this place every 4 weeks when we get our hair cut and love going here. Our hairdresser recommended this months ago and we have..."

Patti Treviso

"Best sub I’ve had in years. And huge! Bring a..."

Tom Williams

"Justin and I get our cold cuts and cheese here every week. The staff is always friendly and they have a great selection! Always our go-to deli..."

Hanna Ey

"love great place subs out world .wish open longer because best desser cake choc soon good hard the diffant foods..."

John Bower

"First time visit, sub was delicious! Could only eat half, awesome amount of meat. Will visit again when in the area. Keep up the good work, great to..."

Brian Beauman

"From the service to the food everything was..."

Valentin Valentino

"First time there the food and service were both great! Nice friendly..."

Shannon Baker

"I was in town for work and found this little deli. I walk in and couldn’t decide what I wanted. The owners wife walked up and talked me into a..."

Benjamin Urf

"Pino’s Steak Sub is a solid piece or art! I have family in Greece and I’ve been going to this deli for 20+ years. The service is always very..."

Kevin Bunting

"I love this place to include the workers and the food. The service is always good. The food is fantastic. The lasagna, shells, chicken, meatballs..."

Angela R

"Generous portions, great taste, good prices, fast service! Tried the “Steak” sub and it was packed with beef. They do not hold back on stuffing..."

Rawad Elias

"We used them for catering a Celebration of Life. They were so easy to work with. The food was excellent. The delivery and timing were perfect. We had..."

Mary McKeown

"They probably have good food as long as there's no fingernails in it. This picture is from Megan's nails next door and Megan's is awesome, very..."

Queen Nova

"Yummy and gigantic subs for a great price! Can’t go wrong with their Pino’s assorted with boss sauce on the side. Their rice balls and meat balls..."

Julita Smith

"Excellent sauce, and meatballs. The people working there were so friendly. We tasted things before buying, how many places do that? Will definitely..."

Janice Redding

"I‘ve been frequenting Pino’s for close to 20 years and I’m kind of embarrassed I haven’t reviewed them before now. The food quality, variety..."

Daneane Nucci

"Came across Pino’s when we moved to the Ridgemont area and boy did we find a gem! Their steak subs are to die for! Fresh shaved steak bursting with..."

Kate Kingsbury

"One of my favorite places to stop for lunch when I'm in the Greece area. They have such an array of food choices. From a wrap or sub to a huge..."

John

"We rollled in after a day from driving from good ol’ NC and YALL. This deli was mind blowing. Beautiful displays, great products and kind deli..."

tmoney

"Everything about Pino's is "Deli Delicious & Delightful!" Their meats, prepared entrees', and salads are fresh and tasty. The baked breads and sweet..."

Ertha Harris

"If you are looking for a delicious and affordable sandwich, Pinos Deli is the place to go. The subs are made with fresh, high-quality ingredients and..."

Daniel Maley

"They catered a work event, pulled pork, roast beef, mac n cheese and greens n beans, rolls etc....everything was very good....I would have them cater..."

Mary Kay Knorr

"One of my favorite places. Great food and customer service. The people behind the counter are always smiling, helpful and most importantly..."

Jennifer Christoff

"excellent deli! very good customer service and plenty of staff to serve a high volume of customers. I think you can get just about anything you..."

Justin Grant

"I enjoyed the quick service and I'm dying to try something from their extensive deli counter. They had options I've never seen at local grocery..."

Lisa Mistretta

Pasta Villa

87/100 (1869 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"What a great dinner. Best one I have had on my month visit to Rochester. Veal parm. Over the top great. Loved the salad combo Italian and crumbled..."

Mary Oliver Trimmins

"love it the food and staff best i had in italian restraunt and worth the wait and worth the money love the homemade pepper steak soup first time i..."

Penny Sandman

"Rochester is known for great Italian places but I have to say this place is by far my favorite. The homemade pasta, chx tiffany, alfredo sauce,..."

Sara Fitzgerald

"I was traveling to Rochester as a single woman, and that can always be a bit iffy when picking a restaurant for dinner. However, The owner and staff..."

Gwendolyn Vicktoria

"By far the absolute best service I have ever received. I LOVED the peppercorn parmesian salad dressing, recommended by our waitress. Great food,..."

Hannah Wheeler-Blew

"Great food. Great atmosphere. Great service. Great portions. Frank is a GREAT host. I must say my wife and I have a new favorite place to eat and..."

Dan Coons

"Great food. Expect a wait. Even for take out. But there is a tv near the bar so you can stay occupied. Very small but incredible food. Will go..."

Jim Polk

"Best Italian food in Rochester! Love this..."

Sonja Marie

"Service was excellent, very attentive food was made to order everything was amazing..."

Lynn White Mellon

"We go there a lot and have introduced many friends and family members and they also love the food. No one makes gnocchi's like this place! I suggest..."

Dave Spruill

"Great people, great food. Best meal in Rochester..."

Enzo Pipitone

"The sea bass was excellent. Super friendly staff. Cant wait to go..."

John Phommany

"The sauce and meatballs are like grandma used to make. I been making sauce and meatballs for years but I can't touch GUIDO'S. I would eat those..."

Joe Livoto

"We have eaten here several times and always enjoyed it. Gnoccis and vodka sauce are my favorite. This past visit we got food to go, and it was still..."

Christine C

"We were visiting Rochester just for the night and picked Pasta villa as our restaurant of choice. I must say that we were exceptionally happy by the..."

Neha Vl

"I'm a huge gnocchi lover and a big advocate of little hole in the walls having the best food so I had to give this place a shot. I ordered for a..."

Robin Fang

"Great spot for delicious Italian! We were visiting family from out of town and were recommended to try this place. We were seated quickly although..."

Lisa Killingsworth

"Everyone was so welcoming and friendly. The service was top notch and the food was delicious. Thank you to the owner for our cannoli’s! We can’t..."

Lexi Brito

"We were here as a party of eight, which is a big number for this family-dining-room style establishment, and our experience could not have been..."

Kim Cruise

"I drive 2 hours to get their greens and sausage. My first stop back in Rochester is ALWAYS Pasta Villa. We've been going since they first opened. ..."

M Radhs

"Love Pasta Villa. It’s a bit of a drive for us, but we try to go at least once a year. The dining room is tiny and crowded, the bar area even..."

Lucy Dee

"Service was excellent. Chicken French is in the top I have ever had. The halibut special phenomenal!!! Can't wait to go..."

Michelle's Gypsy Life

"This was my first time here. My boyfriend and I went there last night for a dinner date, we were both craving Italian food and he had been to this..."

DM Johnson

"Add always.. the food was delicious with generous portions. My sons steak wasn't cooked as ordered but he ate it anyway because it was delicious. ..."

Donna Aganis

"My favorite Italian food in town. Usually quite a wait but worth it..."

D G

"This is a gem. Service was undeniably the best that I've experienced in a long time. Staff were inviting, professional and friendly. The atmosphere..."

Tannon Montea

"Every time I come here I’m always impressed by the food and service. The staff here are so welcoming do you feel like you’re eating with your..."

Ruth Maher

"This Restaurant has some amazing food! Expect to bring some home because they have hefty servings♥️I can't wait to go back..."

Michelle Kuhn

"such a cute restaurant with great food options. a unique and great find while visiting the area. however, I was surprised that they charged each time..."

Olivia Y.

"This was my first time whit my family . Wow the service was great and the food WOW . So good . We had the clams casino. I have their Italian wedding..."

Irene Mendez

Tony D’s

87/100 (2359 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Shay was our server and she was excellent! She made our stay very welcoming and was very helpful going over the menu and answering our questions. The..."

Matt Barbosa

"Went here last night with some coworkers and an out of town guest for a business dinner. Absolutely fabulous!!! Awesome Greens and Beans and the..."

Michael Wilkerson-Barker

"I wanted to thank Tony D’s for an amazing night last night. We had 17 people at the table, mostly 7th grade girls, celebrating my daughters 13th..."

Patrick Colburn

"Everything was fantastic! Wonderful atmosphere, excellent service and amazing food. One of my top new favs in Rochester and definitely a place I'll..."

Kathleen Marie

"It's still our place to hang out on Thursdays despite Tony and Chris not being with us anymore you have to bring back, some positive energy into the..."

John Ramos

"Beans & greens were AWESOME and that was the appetizer (?!?!?!)! I had that and the 10 ounce crusted steak with roasted potatoes and sautéed spinach..."

Amy Lynn Tesch

"I got a beautiful bottle of Brunello recommended by Kenny. The pizza was delicious. Daniella provided great service at the bar. I was in town..."

Courtney Turner

"Warm, friendly and attentive staff, fantastic food & wine. Sat at the Chefs counter, a very fun..."

Michael Dee

"This was an amazing place to go for dinner! Even after reopening they still have amazing food and amazing..."

Chris Longwell

"Had a great meal at Tony D's during the hloiday break with family. I enjoyed the special beef filet. Leslie was a great waitress! Happy New..."

Elena Hanish Oyer

"The bartender was great. The Blackberry Mojitos were AMAZING. In the dining room our waitress was phenomenal. The appetizers and pizza were..."

Leticia Ruiz

"I have been hanging around Tony D`s for a while and meet friends there regularly. The food is always great and the employees there give exemplary..."

Richard Santillo

"Some selections are pricey but the food is well prepared. If you want a pizza you can keep the price down. Specials will eat your wallet. Svc was..."

Roger Lareau

"We feel that the menu change from the old Tony D's is probably not for us. Very eclectic. The night we were there, there was a bone in rib eye big..."

Rick Moscato

"The new location does not have the same appeal that the old one had.... Behind the bar it was pretty much a hustle of making drinks for the wait..."

Tim Cliby

"Had a wonderful evening on the outdoor patio. Great food and service. I especially loved their garlic rapini and pine nut specialty appetizer which..."

Lisa Y Reyes

"Good food, large portions. Service was great. It was loud but its expected from the crowd, not a bad thing. View of the river is nice. Bathroom was..."

Bill Lolo

"I can’t say enough great things about the staff at Tony D’s. They worked with me to accommodate my very, very large party for the next day. Even..."

Jennifer Smith

"This new location is great! The menu has a lot to offer with plenty of modern takes on your Italian American favorites. The dishes felt fresh and..."

Max Lazary

"It had been years since I last went to Tony D's. First, their Italian bread was better than most. I ordered a Caesar salad with chicken on the side...."

Darlene Mascioletti

"Hands down the best food I have had! The beef tenderloin was amazing. So tender, juicy and flavorful!! The drinks were just as good. Had the..."

Ceren Jackson

"Food was absolutely fantastic. Service was impeccable. Atmosphere was amazing. The entrance had film, car, music and art memorabilia on the walls..."

csufr1

"We had a baby shower for fifty and the food, the service and the atmosphere were all amazing. It was a reasonable price as well. We had beans and..."

Louise Wagner

"Tony D's always has been a great spot. The food is great the service impeccable and the atmosphere inviting. Our family celebrated a birthday with 13..."

Pamela B.

"Good food, excellent staff and very very loud atmosphere. Everyone for the most part enjoyed their dinner, the main courses were the star but the..."

BL

"This was my first time visiting the new location. I was not disappointed. I loved the food and previous location. Jay has nailed it. The venue and..."

Kurt Doern

"Dined at the bar. The bartenders were friendly and helpful. The host who greeted us was outstanding. Most importantly the food! The food was..."

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