Fine Dining in North Rochester

Mr. Dominic's at the Lake ★ 4.4

Italian-American$$$north-rochesterWed 16:00-21:00, Thu-Fri 11:00-14:00 and 16:00-21:00, Sat-Sun 16:00-21:00

Mr. Dominic's at the Lake on Lake Ave serves Chicken French and Italian-American fine dining with patio views of Lake Ontario. Named Best Chicken French 2025.

Signature: Chicken French, Veal piccata, House seafood

Order: The Chicken French, the dish Rochester's Italian-American restaurants made famous, executed at its most refined here.

Tip: Patio seats overlook Lake Ontario Park and the Port of Rochester. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Reservations recommended for Friday and Saturday dinner.

Bakeries in North Rochester

Andy's Candies ★ 4.2

Chocolate Shop$$north-rochesterMon-Sat 10:00-18:00

Andy's Candies on Hudson Ave in Rochester has handcrafted chocolates and confections since 1917, a four-generation family operation and Rochester landmark.

Tip: All chocolates handcrafted at the Hudson Avenue location. Seasonal gift boxes and truffles are popular. The factory production is visible from the counter.

Wine Bars in North Rochester

Vine and Tap ★ 4.0

Wine Bar$$north-rochesterMon 12:00-23:00, Tue 17:00-23:00, Thu 17:00-23:00, Fri-Sat 12:00-23:00, Sun 12:00-23:00

Vine and Tap on Lake Ave in Rochester pours a rotating selection of Finger Lakes and Upstate New York wines and beers in a neighborhood bar near Charlotte.

Tip: The Finger Lakes wine selection rotates frequently. Food-friendly pours from small Upstate producers. Check their social media for the current bottle list.

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