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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