Restaurant Fiorella is an italian fine-dining restaurant in Public Market, Rochester.
Restaurant Fiorella at Rochester Public Market serves Italian cuisine built from market ingredients, named Best Italian in Best of Rochester 2025 by Roc City.
Editorially verified June 24, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Signature dishes: Market-sourced pasta, Seasonal antipasti
Must order: The pasta of the day, sourced from produce in the surrounding market stalls.
Tip: Located inside the market building. Best experience on Saturday when the full market operates. Call ahead for reservations.
Address: 5 Rochester Public Market, Rochester, NY 14609
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.
Signature: Lunch buffet, Lamb biryani, Chicken tikka masala
Order: The lunch buffet for variety, or lamb biryani for single dishes.
Tip: Monday evening buffet a good value. Takeout available by phone. No reservations needed for lunch.
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.
Signature: Prime dry-aged steaks, Homemade pasta, Seasonal fresh fish
Order: The prime dry-aged steak with a wine pairing from the Spectator-recognized cellar.
Tip: Hattie'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.
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.
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.
Signature: Seasonal market menu, Chef's cocktails
Order: The seasonal tasting menu or the cocktail pairing with whatever the kitchen is featuring.
Tip: Best 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.
Signature: Vegetable-forward tasting, House-pickled seasonal vegetables, Market fish preparation
Order: The seasonal vegetable course or whatever protein is centered on a local farm ingredient that week.
Tip: Menu 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.
Signature: Wine flight pairings, Chef-inspired tapas, Seasonal entrees
Order: The wine flight paired with the rotating seasonal entree from the chef.
Tip: The kitchen closes earlier than the bar. Reservations on Tock.
