What to order at Lento

Must order
The seasonal vegetable course or whatever protein is centered on a local farm ingredient that week.
Signature dishes
Vegetable-forward tasting, House-pickled seasonal vegetables, Market fish preparation
Editor tip
Menu changes weekly. Check the website or Instagram before booking to see what is currently on the seasonal menu.
CuisineFarm-to-Table New American
Price$$$
NeighborhoodNota
HoursTue-Thu 17:00-20:30, Fri-Sat 17:00-21:00
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Address: 274 N Goodman St, Rochester, NY 14607

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The Revelry ★ 4.1

$$ New AmericanNota

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.

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Carnegie Cellars Wine Bar and Kitchen ★ 4.4

$$$ New AmericanDowntown

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 ★ 4.3

$$ BBQDowntown

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 ★ 4.2

$$ ItalianDowntown

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 ★ 4.1

$$ New AmericanNota

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 ★ 4.2

$$ ItalianPublic Market

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 ★ 4.2

$$ IndianBrighton

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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