Top Restaurants in Rochester

Top Restaurants in Rochester
Visitors to Rochester, New York, can enjoy riding bicycles, jogging or walking on the off-road Genesee Riverway Trail along the Genesee River. Traversing the scenic trail will lead patrons to a majestic gorge, three waterfalls, eight pedestrian bridges and 11 parks, four of which were designed by Frederic Law Olmsted. After a day of activities and exploration, numerous area restaurants offer diverse cuisines for gourmands of varying palates.

Mr. Dominic's at the Lake

For delectable fine Italian dining with stunning views, Mr. Dominic's at the Lake offers patrons mouth-watering entrees such as broiled or beer-battered sea scallops, lobster tails, scampi, pasta, poultry, steak, lamb, beef and veal. Numerous salads, soups and appetizers including hot or cold antipasto, clams and calamari are available. Guests can avail of homemade pasta dishes such as gnocchi, ravioli, stuffed shells and lasagna for a true Italian cuisine experience.

Mr. Dominic's at the Lake
4699 Lake Ave.
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 865-4630
mrdominics.com

Mamasan's Noodle Caboodle

Patrons wishing to experience the delightful fusion of Thai and Vietnamese cuisine can head to Mamasan's Noodle Caboodle. Serving the Rochester area since 1984, the family-operated business offers patrons a relaxing and friendly dining atmosphere to enjoy lunch or dinner meals 7 days a week. An array of salads, soups including Vietnam Pho (a popular Vietnamese beef noodle soup) and spicy Thai soup, satay and egg rolls are available. Special rice and noodle dishes are composed of a variety of vegetables accompanied by sauces, plus a choice of vegetables and tofu or chicken, pork, beef, calamari or shrimp.

Mamasan's Noodle Caboodle
2800 Monroe Ave.
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 461-3290
mamasans.com

Abyssinia Restaurant

Serving authentic African and Ethiopian fare, Abyssinia Restaurant offers a relaxed, family-style environment in which patrons are encouraged to share combination platters of meat and vegetarian choices. Among its specialties are the Yebeg T'ibs, which is lamb stew with vegetables, and Kifto, a traditional ground beef dish served either raw or cooked. Patrons can dip Injera, a spongy-type of bread, into pungent stews sans utensils while dining at a regular table or at the ever-popular mesob, a small brightly colored straw table upon which Ethiopian diners traditionally ate their meals. Abyssinia has a full bar and serves lunch and dinner every day. Reservations are highly recommended on weekends.

Abyssinia Restaurant
80 University Ave.
Rochester, NY 14605
(585) 262-3910

Pittsford Seafood

Conveniently located adjacent to the Pittsford Seafood Market, Pittsford Seafood serves its patrons the freshest catch for lunch daily and dinner from Monday to Saturday. Guests to the highly acclaimed Rochester restaurant can start with crab cakes or opt for something from the raw bar for appetizers and move on to entrees such as linguine with clam sauce or red snapper. Beer and wine are offered to complement the meal.

Pittsford Seafood
510 Monroe Ave.
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 271-1780

Article Written By Cristina Dimen

Cristina Dimen is a freelance writer and editor with more than 20 years of experience. She honed her skills within the publishing and advertising industries and non-profit sector. She served as an editor for a trade magazine and recruiter for editorial and print production staffing. She received her bachelor's degree in marketing from State University of New York - Empire State College.

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