The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Rochester, April 2024

"Hidden gem! You need to try the quesito and pasteillo both mango and guava. They are flaky and tart. I have not found anything like what is made at..."

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Free off-street parking

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"Great place to grab a bit to eat witch the food is delicious, great selection of good beers an wines. Inside seating an a patio you can chill out in..."

Colin Hardy

"Great food, great beer and wine selection, great atmosphere, great staff and ownership. Yep, it's great now quit reading these and just go try it!..."

Kyle Hoover

"The favors are amazing! The flank steak tostones and flank steak tacos are the best!!! I already trying to figure out when I am going to come back..."

Laura Lynn

"Stopped here with my family when visiting from out of town. Super impressed!! The food was delicious (we tried the cuban sandwich, and the guava..."

Angie Vanderpool Cazares

"Amazing food and atmosphere. The Cubans and Bread and Butter are my favorite! Oh also the plantains with sofrito mayo........and the deserts with..."

Linda Muncy Martin

"It doesn't get any better than this! I was here so much I decided to work here! Love the atmosphere and the food is..."

Tabitha Miller

"My wife and I stopped in for lunch. A Real Treat! Definitely on my too return..."

Skip McCray

"Good food, great drink menu, and nice..."

Ray Lo

"Loved the outdoor seating and live music from Steve Michaels last night. A perfect place to spend a pleasant Thursday..."

Tom Troutman

"We loved it! Great food, drinks, and atmosphere. We will visit..."

Phil And Kristina Drubert

"Amazing..."

Kelley McClintick Kearney

"Pretty good food. I will definitely be coming back to try another Cuban entrée option. The traffic was minimal but the food was great. Get the..."

Bryan Shank (Vintage88)

"Beer was good. Waitstaff was friendly. Food has a Cuban flair and was tasty. Had shrimp tacos and fried plantain. If you like food with a little heat..."

Penny Cooper

"They had amazing food and amazing service. The waitress was named Jessica. She was very attentive and sweet. Helped us around the menu and had good..."

Courtney Bunch

"Small Town Indiana meets eclectic Cuban flair in this gem of a place in Rochester, In. On a road trip through northern Indiana we found ourselves..."

Charity Young

"Bartender/Waitress was very pleasant and personable. My first experience having Cuban food and it was delectable. Highly..."

Lucas Satterfield

"A real gem! Food was outstanding. Really a pleasant surprise to find good authentic cuban in rural Indians. Drinks were excellent as well. Thanks for..."

adam lyon

"Great little place. Great food, atmosphere, and..."

Felicia Manning

"All of the food here is consistently good. We went to Miami and couldn’t find better Cuban food. The beer selection is always good as well. Staff..."

Brad Meiser

Magnolia's Deli & Cafe

88/100 (1127 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Absolutely fabulous deli! We picked them off the map while traveling, and we're delighted we did. A quick phone call confirmed in advance that yes,..."

Weavre Molina

"The place is amazing and has a very nice vibe with families enjoying their time. The music is not too loud. So you can still have a good conversation..."

Vinod Dalavai

"I don't normally write reviews for places, but Magnolia's deserves a few minutes of my time. I went to Magnolia's with a friend after having not..."

Dominique Martello

"Bring your pup, they have a dog menu! Make sure not to bypass the dessert case. Even if you don't buy anything it's a feast for the eyes! For app we..."

Samantha Oster

"We love Magnolia's! The food is so delicious. The service is great. They were very friendly, attentive and made sure our table was clean and not..."

Juli Antonucci

"Cute cafe with nice size menu, lots of great lunch options! Kind of busy, but that's to be expected! Great desserts, the pumpkin spice cake was..."

Marie Francis

"Place was very nice and the staff were friendly. The chocolate cake is SO GOOD. Everyone else liked their food too. I would definitely..."

Emma D

"Stopped in for a quick lunch on our way out for a weekend hike. We really enjoyed the food, not too heavy, but still left us quite full! Very good..."

Kelsey C.

"Such a funky-cute spot..and they serve alcoholic beverages too! The staff were fast and friendly. I ordered the Antipasto wrap and it was very..."

Tee K

"This place has a wide selection of good sandwiches. Tried the Oxford sandwich which was delicious. Chai latte was yum! You can’t leave the place..."

Chamodhi Ravihansi

"My croissant chicken salad sandwich was so good I forgot to take a picture! We ate outside which was very nice, and a lot quieter than the inside..."

Kim Corcoran

"Magnolias has THE best Greek salad in the city. Staff is super friendly. On the weekends sometimes there can be a wait for a table and/or service,..."

Alicia Pratt

"Food was great, loved the fact President Obama ate there, but the sandwiches were a little light on the meat for as much as they were and I would..."

Brian Joseph

"A hidden gem!! First off, this place is cozy, warm and very inviting. The staff was full of smiles and friendly. The food was fantastic! The..."

James Lane

"Great food! Reasonable prices. Waiters and staff were nice and curious. Parking is a nightmare so be ready to walk a block or two. There is one..."

Nathan Bantle

"Cute breezy bistro with outdoor seating for a nice lunch or light dinner. Lots of tasty sounding menu options. Supposedly, Barack Obama ate here once..."

Adri C

"I typically enjoy my time when dining in or taking out. The staff is usually pretty friendly and the food is good. The desert is the star of the..."

Kyara Wilson

Patti's Pantry

"This wonderful, charming place is excellent! The decor, the service and the food never, ever disappoint. It’s such a warm, homey feeling when you..."

Donna Lisi-Sutton

"The food was amazing, the atmosphere is relaxing, comfortable and homey, the decor is beyond cute (even the bathroom) and the service was friendly..."

Lea Spock

"I went today for the first time with my best friend of 19 years, we love to get food and talk ! But who doesn't?? So I say we have had a fair share..."

Quartknee Lundgren

"The best food...unique dishes too, like the loaded potato boats and breakfast quesadillas. Super friendly staff - my favorite place to have..."

Melissa King

"Absolutely amazing. The Hobo is the best breakfast dish I've ever had and they have awesome prices. 1st time there today and I will return!!! Awesome..."

Marsha Santiago

"This is my absolute favorite breakfast spot. Every time I go there it feels like I'm escaping to a small country town restaurant. The food is always..."

Lee Christopher

"The decor takes me back in time to a safe place. The staff treat their customers like family, the food is very good and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere...."

Maureena White

"This place is awesome. I have not found anything on the menu that I did not love. Today I had the banana chocolate peanut butter French toast. I..."

Erin Fernaays

"Love Patti's. Good food...the pumpkin spice pancakes were amazing! Friendly wait staff. Comfortable ambiance. Plus their gift shop for a little..."

Phyllis P Lista

"The food was excellent and a lot of it! They beautiful jewelry , clothes, soaps,lotions etc to shop for also I loved..."

Cheryl Kyea

"I had the delicious Monte Cristo sandwich. Service with a smile is so difficult to come by these days, so it was very much appreciated. There is a..."

Jennifer Rybak

"Love going to Patti's. Food is amazing no matter what I order. Very friendly staff and great service! Highly recommend it!!!..."

Cyndi D'Angelo Wayda

"Delicious food. Drove by this place for years and didn't know it was there. Really glad we gave it a shot. Food was quick, atmosphere was quaint and..."

Dylan Gilman

"It's a great place to eat. Very homemade loving feeling place. If you want fun and great food eat there. They are one big family and is always..."

Tiffany Keech

"Today was the second time I've been there; this place is AWESOME! Great food, great service, great atmosphere! Always something to look at, the gift..."

Cindy Marsh

"Very friendly staff, delicious food, always something intresting on special! Lovely atmosphere, feels like eating at grandma's..."

Karen Henchen

"I've been going to Patti's Pantry for years and have also brought my family and friends. I love the food, the staff, the prices and the atmosphere. ..."

Kristine Ahlberg Raidmae

"Very cozy pantry. Super nice waitress, and whats the most important: delicious breakfast!! 10/10 chance of coming back soon..."

Kaschube Markus

"Great atmosphere, feels like country living in town. Neat little gift shop which spans edibles to clothing. I eat hear often, almost once a week...."

Jonathan Henry

"I really had no idea what to expect from Patti’s because as you’re walking in you look around like “omg what IS this place.” I went at 11:00..."

Alexandra Pettrone

"Great atmosphere (country home style) I had the veggie hash with eggs over medium, it was great. The eggs were perfect and the hash was not greasy...."

Antonio Esteves

"Just found this place, talk about a hidden gem, service was amazing, food was out if this world. Almost no wait time (Lee's than 5 mins) and then..."

Benjamin Lucko

"Great family restaurant with gluten free options and great family atmosphere. Craft store upstairs, Gina is awesome! Coffee for breakfast or lunch!..."

Melissa Joy

"Great place for the family. Great people, great food, good portion sizes. Some Gluten free options and crafts for sale! Our favorite place to go for..."

Joy Ruby

"Literally the best breakfast place I've been to! Also, they have gluten free options for anyone who has trouble finding those kinds of..."

Daedre H

"Love this place!!! Amazing food for both breakfast and..."

Dionaea

"Excellent diner. Up there with James Brown's. The folks at Patty's really know what they're doing. You can tell on the first bite that every dish has..."

Reece Lamb

"Patti's is a great local breakfast spot. The food is delicious and it has a small town cracker barrel feel with the country store. One thing I love..."

Abbey

"Our first experience was so wonderful we’ve been back several times since then! Patty is always so sweet with our kids. She makes sure we have..."

Rachel Marcello

Dogtown

88/100 (13 ratings)

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Nupa Mediterranean Cuisine

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Outstanding Greek restaurant! My Greek chicken salad was juicy and fully of flavor! I would come back often if I lived..."

Ahna Skop

"Informal, counter-order Mediterranean eatery offering a simple menu of gyros, kebabs, salads, pita sandwiches & a weekly soup choice. Healthy, made..."

Philip Ward

"Courteous helpful ownership. Quality of food for price is very good. We wanted to order Gyros to travel out of town for consumption later in the..."

Terri Rutherford

"The food was delicious. I had the gyro meat, a cup of lemon chicken rice soup, and rice on the side. The price was fair for what I got. It was served..."

Eric F Heins

"We love this place! Great food every..."

David Steenhoek

"Extremely fresh! Great tasting and authentic Greek food that is made to order. I recommend the lamb gyro and tabouleh. Staff is very friendly. It..."

Ron Lund

"Staff was very friendly and the food was exceptional. The steak kabob was incredibly juicy and full of flavor. The chicken salad was all the Greek..."

Jesse

"Super nice workers and a pretty quick to get the food out as well. Got a chicken pita and it was great! The only problem was that it was kinda pricey..."

Bronson Barney

Almadina Restaurant

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...."

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