Tasting menus, Michelin stars and the chefs redefining Rochester.
Tasting menus, Michelin stars, and the kitchens redefining what fine dining means in Rochester.
Char Steak and Lounge at the Strathallan on East Ave in Rochester holds the 2025 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, the only such honor in greater Rochester.
OrderThe prime dry-aged steak with a wine pairing from the Spectator-recognized cellar.
TipHattie's sushi bar operates within the same space Thursday through Saturday. Reservations strongly recommended for dinner. The Char Bar opens for lunch and stays open late.
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.
OrderThe Chicken French, the dish Rochester's Italian-American restaurants made famous, executed at its most refined here.
TipPatio seats overlook Lake Ontario Park and the Port of Rochester. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Reservations recommended for Friday and Saturday dinner.
Good Luck on Anderson Ave in Rochester opened 2008 as one of the city's top rooms, writing menus around seasonal availability with a serious cocktail program.
OrderThe seasonal tasting menu or the cocktail pairing with whatever the kitchen is featuring.
TipBest reserved four to six weeks ahead for Friday or Saturday. The bar is the most interesting seat in the room.
Lento in the Neighborhood of the Arts built its reputation on Rochester Public Market sourcing, pickling in-house, and a tightly curated seasonal menu.
OrderThe seasonal vegetable course or whatever protein is centered on a local farm ingredient that week.
TipMenu changes weekly. Check the website or Instagram before booking to see what is currently on the seasonal menu.
Carnegie Cellars Wine Bar and Kitchen on W. Main St won Best Local Wine List in Best of Rochester 2025, with global wines and seasonal entrees.
OrderThe wine flight paired with the rotating seasonal entree from the chef.
TipThe kitchen closes earlier than the bar. Reservations on Tock.
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que on Court St occupies the 1905 Lehigh Valley Railroad Station with Genesee River views, named Best BBQ in Best of Rochester 2025.
OrderThe prime brisket platter with mac and cheese and collard greens.
TipLive blues music on weekends. The bar occupies the original station waiting room. Reservations on Resy.
Branca Midtown on E. Broad St is a polished downtown Italian room serving wood-fired Neapolitan pizza and hand-cut pasta in central Rochester.
OrderThe Neapolitan pizza from the wood-burning oven and the pasta of the day.
TipLunch only Wednesday and Thursday. Bar stays open after kitchen closes. Reservations via Resy.
The Revelry on University Ave in Rochester is a cocktail-and-kitchen room with a late-night bar program and Sunday brunch in the Neighborhood of the Arts.
OrderThe seasonal dinner special and a cocktail from the bar.
TipFriday and Saturday bar until 02:00. Sunday brunch a local favorite. Reservations on Resy.
Restaurant Fiorella at Rochester Public Market serves Italian cuisine built from market ingredients, named Best Italian in Best of Rochester 2025 by Roc City.
OrderThe pasta of the day, sourced from produce in the surrounding market stalls.
TipLocated inside the market building. Best experience on Saturday when the full market operates. Call ahead for reservations.
Thali of India on South Winton Rd is the city's most-recognized Indian kitchen, named Best Indian Restaurant in Best of Rochester 2025 with a daily buffet.
OrderThe lunch buffet for variety, or lamb biryani for single dishes.
TipMonday evening buffet a good value. Takeout available by phone. No reservations needed for lunch.
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Editor picks in Rochester include Char Steak and Lounge, Mr. Dominic's at the Lake, Good Luck, plus the full fine dining chapter on TableJourney.