50 Best Italian Restaurants near Pittsford

“I recently had my wedding here at the new event space in the front of the restaurant. It was a beautiful night, the food was incredible and the customer service provided was outstanding. Fran helped plan out each detail of the night and could not have made it easier for us. If you are planning a special event I would highly recommend this restaurant! Thank you Branca, for our special night!“

“Great pizza but they seem to close whenever they feel like it. It’s a Friday night at 7:30 and they are already closed. They just received y updated their hours but what pizza pace closes at 7pm on a weekend. It’s so frustrating as someone that also works in the business and works 2 jobs and can never get their pizza cause they are always closed.“

“We are from out of town but visit ROC frequently because our son plays on the Jr. Amerks Juniors/NAHL team. He and some teammates discovered this place and go there for lunch literally every day they have home games. This place is the best-family owned and operated, great food great prices, great service! Tiramisu is my favorite thing in the world and Mamma G’s tiramisu is the best I have ever had. Carlo is the bomb!“

“The place was really nice. Staff was friendly too. I had a pasta (Malfaldine corta) which was $14 and it was really yummy but the quantity was not enough. Also I had two cheese pizza slices and each was $5. The taste was okay but I think it was expensive. Plenty of parking available. You have to order first and then they will call your name when it is ready. Kind of Self service. Also, ice cream was available. They had two flavors chocolate and sea salt caramel but chocolate ice cream was only available on that day. A restroom was also available.“

“Proietti’s has been one of my favorite restaurants since I moved to Webster in 2013! Great food, and amazing staff:)“

“Celebrated my mother's 100 birthday there with 31 people in Family Style Dine In Dinner. It was Perfect, everyone and I mean everyone enjoyed the meal. My mother cried. Thank You Donna Perlo and your wonderful ❤️ staff.“

“The food and atmosphere were great. The staff were very friendly and attentive. It felt fancy without the high prices. Definitely recommend.“

“10/10! I was blown away. Absolutely hands down one of Rochester’s best restaurants. Friendly and quick staff and the food… 🤤 oh the food. The food was DELICIOUS! Cooked to perfection, and as 2 chefs on a date who are highly critical of others cooking, we were BOTH impressed. Atmosphere was warm and inviting, and presentation was impeccable. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! I took some pics & vids and have a smaller social media of 22K that i plan on directing to go to this extremely good restaurant if they are in the Rochester area. The cocktails are presented with class and flare as well. If you’re looking for that perfect place for a romantic date night dinner, business meeting or just a foodie… this is a MUST-GO! Thanks to the amazing chef who was so accommodating! We will definitely be back!“

“Went here with my wife for her birthday. Staff was super friendly and the food was fantastic!“

“Our first time here and we will be back. This was one of the best restaurant experiences we have ever had. Thank you for the delicious meal, hospitality and the lovely environment. 🤍“

“10/10. Great people and even better food! Normally get chicken parm from here but had the g-pit plate tonight. 10/10 would recommend giving it a try!“

“Had a wonderful dinner with exceptional service. Always feel welcomed when dining here. Menu is wonderful and we never feel rushed. Thank you to fausto,Massimo and staff.“

“A gem in Rochester! The cuisine, vibe & service is all top notch! Our crew enjoyed delicious plates (and big portions) of pizza, pasta & the infamous chicken cutlet! The salad was also so crisp & fresh with a tasty dressing to top it off. We also enjoyed a bottle of Lambrusco on special - 10/10! Thanks for a lovely evening out; we will be back soon! PS don’t skip dessert - the lemon ricotta cookies are to die for!“

“After a tip from friends, we checked out Merchants Wood Fired Pizza & Bistro. It's in an out of the way location, but is so worth your trip. Nestled in a city neighborhood, this place is delicious with a super cute patio. Food gave off an "Old School Italian American" vibe in the best possible way. We enjoyed flavorful housemade meatballs in a great sauce. Burrata was tasty with the most delicious charred tomatoes (we omitted the prosciutto at one diner's preference). The salads were just the right size if you wanted to have those and split a pizza, which two of us did. The Funghi Pizza was tasty and had just the right amount of truffle (some places go overboard). This was a super hit -- very crave-able! For our pickier diner, the Spicy Cup Pepperoni Pizza was the perfect option. Both pizzas had a nice crust, baked nicely, and a perfect amount of cheese. Service was friendly and attentive. Everyone greatly enjoyed the meal. We'll definitely return.“

“We had a baby shower there yesterday... food was great, set-up was perfect and the staff was wonderful, friendly and professional. Absolutely delightful afternoon. Thank you!“

“Late night arrival into Rochester on a Tuesday evening and I chanced upon Branca Midtown via Resy. We took a chance and I am so so glad we did. This place was divine. The host and the servers were impeccable. Sassy, funny, and attentive to a T, we were incredibly impressed and immediately relaxed with the atmosphere and the people. The ricotta appetizer was incredibly and reminded me of a favorite dish in Florence Italy, and the swordfish was perfection. Drinks were delicious, so thank you to the obviously talented bartender, as those were very much needed after our long drive. We will definitely make a point of stopping back then next time we are in town.“

“Excellent food and worth the price. Staff are great also“

“My wife and I finally had a chance to dine at Veneto. We enjoyed a delicious meal with amazing service. Thank you.“

“One of the best pizza places in the area and by far the one with the best deep dish. Consistently solid food every time we order and have never been disappointed in anything we've tried (ever gotten breadsticks from somewhere and been sad they weren't good? you don't have to worry about that here!) Staff is always friendly and always busting their butts to get orders out fast. Just wish we lived closer so I could order more often!

Parking: Parking is just off the street and near the back of the building. heads up that the lighting is pretty bad here.“

“Best ravioli in town! My family's been dining there since they opened thank you mark and Andrea for taking me there last Thursday! It was nice to see Lisa too,excellent waitress!“

“The is the best Italian restaurant on the East Side!!“

“The food was good. They had a promotion going on, which was confusing to me and the waitresses. The manager explained the issue but didn't offer any compensation for the waitresses mistake. Corporate handled the mishap very well. We went at 5 pm on a Monday and even though they were staffed well, the place needed a good cleaning including the bathroom.“

“Beautiful venue very friendly staff“

“We are obsessed and plan to be regulars!! We love the cortona, like a margarita and it’s super thin crust, and the Lucca pepperoni with a little bit thicker but still NY style thin, NO FLOP! The owners and staff are always so kind, they smile while they work so you know they love what they do and that’s a vibe! Tiramisu was so good I love that they put it in a cup, and the cannoli with the chocolate and vanilla coating on the shell was genius because the shell didn’t collapse as fast as a plain cannoli would. 10/10 will be back!!!“

“We tried the Thai food this time and it was AWESOME!!! It’s our new favorite Thai restaurant in Rochester! Please give them a try…and if you don’t like Thai food, you have their traditional, tried & true Italian dishes!“

“The best pizza I've ever tasted in Rochester and nearby areas. It's worth every penny. You can feel the good quality of the products.Definitely my new favorite pizza spot. Continue with the tremendous service and your good quality products.“

“The atmosphere is welcoming and cozy, and menu items are creative, filling takes on comfort sandwiches and entrees. The cocktail menu is a romp through classics both reinvigorated and reimagined. The staff is attentive and efficient, and answers questions about ingredients and sourcing well. Definitely put Mendon 64 on your must-try list if you are in the Rochester area.“

“First time there I had chicken French my wife had butternut squash raviolis special both dishes where amazing , Service was great please don’t change anything your restaurant is doing it GREAT Job

Dietary restrictions: They have all kinds of dishes on the menu please give it a try

Parking: Ample parking“

“Good location, cozy interior, with great food choices, reasonable prices & very nice staff. Highly recommend = 2 thumbs up/5 stars“

“fantastic dinner last night, the ravioli was the best I've ever had. Noah is a fantastic waiter and we certainly adore our Rachel.“

“We recently celebrated our anniversary at Pane Vino. They provided us a very quaint seat overlooking the river. They have done a nice job masking the noise level of their beautiful interior that is full of character. We interacted with 4 staff that were all very personable, professional, and efficient. The food was all exceptional and the wine list very nice. We were impressed that the owner checked on us several times, he definitely cares and pays attention to detail. We plan to return here on our next visit to the area.“

“Great food and service. Always a fun night.“

“They catered our 100 person baby shower and the food was amazing. The price was great and so easy to order. They let me know exactly what we needed and were so kind and helpful. 100% recommend!!!!“

“Wonderful food and service. Definitely a favorite!“

“We had a retirement party for.my sister 5/6/22.The service was top notch,the menu was bold and the kitchen put a nice spin on all they presented.THE OWNER STOPPED AND GREETED THE TABLE.WEwere able to bring in our special dessert's and they didn't push us out the door . Bravo from top to bottom.*****“

“Food was great. We enjoyed the very relaxing atmosphere without any televisions blaring in the background“

“Honestly one of the best restaurant experiences my friends and I have had, service drinks and atmosphere were all solid. But the FOOD was unreal. Everything across the table was amazing. Coming back for sure!“

“Fabulous food. I've been eating my way around the menu and delighted with every dish. My only complaint is the older woman bartender who won't give you eye contact. Wait up to 20 min.“

“Food and service were great! Upstairs table area got VERY hot though and we had to ask our server to turn off a heater directly blowing on our table. They need to work on a way to better circulate the air from the ovens that clearly rises and makes upstairs super warm.“

“Love this place always great food and friendly people and atmosphere“

“Great food, we tried the cheesy garlic sticks, slices of cup n char, meatball sandwich, chicken parm sandwich, spaghetti with eggplant balls, and of course the homemade cookies. Everything was delicious, prepared fresh, all staff and the owner were extremely friendly. Great new spot! Can’t wait to come back and try the Utica greens and chicken rigggies!“

“My family of 7 celebrated my daughter's birthday here on Friday, March 4.... a large variety of food choices were ordered by us and everyone was very pleased.Our server was great and very patient; even considering that it was Friday! The staff were happy to help us with the birthday cake and a song, too.? The menu is quite diverse and we all look forward to going back to sample some fish or veal.“

“I just found the best turkey sub on the face of the Earth“

“Not much to rave or rant about, finally had a few hours alone with the wife so he grabbed some lunch at Olive garden kept it simple soup salad bread sticks service was great waitress was awesome We were set immediately food came out quick soup was pretty fresh salad not so much breadsticks was good so the only problem was the salad wasn't that good didn't seem fresh did everything else was great no complaints.“

“This place... is special. I just had a fantastic meal and got a chance to chat with one of the partners and someone else working there. I wish I got their names, because they made me feel like I knew them forever and they were just wonderful. anyone should make it a point to head down there, try whatever they recommend, and have a chat!“

“We did an honor flight event that sends veterans to to washing DC to see monuments made in their honor. Mozzeroni’s was so generous. They donated pizzas for our event and fed our riders. We are so grateful for their generosity. What great neighbors. The pizza is always fantastic. Thanks again They will always have our business“

“Amazing experience!!! Highly recommend. Went as a family on Halloween and our kids don’t eat pizza crust and they ate the pizza crust. Light airy fresh and delicious. Friendly family atmosphere!! Outside seating was great for the family on such a beautiful night ❤️ Husband is Italian and the gnocchi with homemade meatballs tastes like his Nonna and Nonno used to make!!! Definitely will be go back!! Plan on spreading the word being we to are in the restaurant business!!! Thank you 😊“

“8.2 on the Portnoy scale.“

“Delicious food, great portions! Drinks were also very good. Service was excellent with a very knowledgeable staff. Cool atmosphere but a bit small with not a lot of waiting space and since they don’t take reservations, it was a little cramped at times with standing room only while we waited 30 min on a Sunday evening for our table. The experience was worth the wait though and overall we really enjoyed it and would definitely return!“