My first time last night.It was fantastic!!!!The food was out of this world. The service exceptional. Really made you feel comfortable.This is the best Italian food I've had in a long time. IT melts in your mouth. This place really makes you feel at home. read more

Horrible. The calamari is basically fried pieces of air. I crumbled so many pieces without seeing any actual squid. The chicken parmigiana is even some how bad? The pasta tastes like old boxed pasta. Broccoli is yellow and looks like it was frozen. Truly one of the worst Italian meals ever. read more

Horrible food. Clams Casino were a little bigger than the size of a quarter and filled with nothing but breadcrumbs, not sure there was a clam in there at all. The Italian wedding soup was nothing but a cup full of chicken, I think Campbell's soup probably taste better. It literally tasted like rotten chicken. The Veal Marsala, was nothing but oil and probably a half cup of Italian seasoning... absolutely disgusting, sorry but that is NOT a marsala. The menu should say these things. Oh, and $17.00 for an old fashion that had 3 cherrys and a 1/4 of an orange with ZERO alcohol and a single stoli orange and water for $10.00......F.U. were not in Miami.. The waitress was great as was the staff.. Probably better cooks working at McDonald's and the bartender needs to learn how to pour. read more

While visiting the Irondiquiot area I decided to give Guidos a try since it had decent reviews. Having never had a bad chicken parmigiana experience I figured I'd give it a try. I picked up the order and things smelled good in the restaurant. The Lentil Soup was quite tasty and the bread was soft, warm and good so I had great expectations for the main dish! I opened the container and saw very dark edges on the chicken! I further investigated and discovered the chicken was burned. I tried the middle and found no cheese anywhere and despite a great deal of red sauce this dish was dry, over cooked and tasteless other than the burned taste of the chicken! I'm never one to need the salt or pepper packets you get with plastic ware yet after using the entire packet this dish was tasteless and just plain nasty! I have no clue what they think chicken parmigiana is supposed to be but THAT WASN'T IT!!! Sadly this was a waste of $27 at the end of a very long travel day! read more

Guido's Pasta Villa - Burned Chicken Parmigiana and tasteless pasta - Italian Near Me - Rochester, New York

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Everytime I am in Rochester, I always stop at Guido's! The inside is a little small and wait times can be long, but the food definatley make up for it. If you want authentic Italian food while supporting a local business, this is the place for you. read more

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So after all of these years of passing this place on the way to Rubinos (across the street) I finally got to visit. I went with a friend of mine who's been a few times. Where you park they have signs stating "Entrance" be advised when you go in an out about "Watch the step" When you come in you see a bar area and everyone who is in the area kind of looks at you quizzically "like why are you here" that's the vibe I got. We finally see someone and they seat us, I went to hang my coat. As others have said it needs a refresh and it a small bustling restaurant. We arrived before 5 pm and maybe about 10 minutes in it got crowded. We got a bottle of wine "oddly enough they as far as I could see no Italian wines. Than we ordered the fried calamari which was delicious and perfectly cooked. It came with cocktail sauce and a red sauce kind of thing. Yes the brought out the bread and butter it was good. We both ordered the Chicken Tiffany to give you an idea it's not Chicken French but it's covered with sauce. We both got angel hair pasta with it. Now when this arrived I was like WTH is this. The whole plate is covered with this cream sauce and you can't see anything else. Granted a slight plating might make this look less than gloopy. It was rather tasty and I liked the artichokes as well. I wished a had a bit more of those. We both took it home. In all honesty if you leave here hungry I don't understand. The portions are generous. I dessert my friend had an espresso and I had a snifter of Fragelluco Service was pleasant and efficient and anyone else working here was nice. They have a dedicated lot, I'll visit again and try something else. I give it about 3.75 outta 5 read more

Guido's Pasta Villa - Chicken Tiffany - Italian Near Me - Rochester, New York

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Old-school Italian all the way! From the small, homey atmosphere to the 'everyone's family' vibe to the impeccable service... and who can't forget Frank who comes to every table! Food was phenomenal. Cannoli's are piped fresh with a crispy shell. The arancini balls are do e right with peas and pancetta. The ribeye was melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Drinks weren't balanced very well but everything else was superb. Check it out! read more

Guido's Pasta Villa - Italian Near Me - Rochester, New York

Seafood Fra Diavolo is top tier 10/10. It is a bit pricey but its honestly worth it, I know people that attend every week!

Ordered takeout and they forgot my chicken cutlet to my CHICKEN parm. Then they forgot my boyfriend's parmesan cheese for his chicken french. 1/5. read more

Our first time at Guido's. We were a party of 5 with 3 diners who had dietary concerns. No problem. Lori handled everything with professionalism and grace. Everyone enjoyed their experience. I had the lasagna and the calamari both of which were exquisite. So was the tiramisu. We will be back soon. read more

Stayed at the hotel next door. Walked over for dinner. Sat at the bar. Jamie, the bartender, is absolutely awesome. Made me feel like I have been going there for 25 years. Food was fantastic...will stay close when back in area so I can go back again. Well done... read more

Guidos is the hidden gem you search for in every town. Luckily a friend gave us the tip to visit during the PGA championship. Our party all loved the atmosphere, the team and most importantly the food. All dishes were prepared perfectly and I especially loved the red sauce on my veal Parm read more

Guido's Pasta Villa - Veal Parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Rochester, New York

Food is always amazing! Would highly recommend whatever special they have for the evening.

Delicious food! I had the chicken Marsala with linguine; it came with an option of soup or salad. I went with the Italian wedding soup 9.5/10 delicious! The chicken Marsala was generously portioned and well seasoned 9/10. The service was great and friendly too. We went after a recommendation and glad we did read more

Decided to go to Pasta Villa on a Thursday night for dinner. They were not busy so we got right in. They do not take reservations for parties of less than 6. Our server, Nicki, was very attentive and the food came out at the right pace. We were not hurried at all. I had the Green n Beans with Gnocchi and it was excellent. Fried Calamari appetizer was tender and delicious. Both my companions had the same seafood dish and both loved it. If you go on a weekend night be prepared to wait but there is a nice bar to pass the time. The artwork around is wonderfully different! read more

Didn't even get a chance to try the food! Went in from out of town after a baseball game and waited 20 minutes at the door. Then was greeted by a server all for her to tell us she'd go look at what was available to not return in another 15 minutes. Walked out and went down the road. If I could give 0 stars I would! Out of towners should look elsewhere for food...Applebees down the road took us in and looked busier than this villa! read more

Clearly a local favorite, but not so much for an out of towner. The staff were extremely friendly and solicitous. Service was relatively speedy. The pasta dishes were mediocre mostly smothered in sauce. The restaurant has seen better days - the decor is tired; nonetheless it is clean. read more

Been coming for years now and Love it! Food is always perfect. Staff is so family friendly, always giving the kids a small toy or book to keep them occupied. read more

Almost two years ago, I came for dinner to celebrate finding the perfect house in the neighborhood. I finally sold my old house, and to celebrate, naturally, we had to go to Guido's Pasta Villa! It was very busy, even at 5:30 on a Wednesday, but we were seated promptly, despite not having a reservation. Their phone message states that they take reservations for parties of 5 or more (we had 3). We started with the amazing calamari scampi...the best calamari in Rochester! My partner had the Cacciuco, a seafood medley in a garlic butter, served over pasta. I had the Veal Tiffany, which was absolutely delicious. And my Mother had the Greens & Beans with sausage, always a great choice! We ended the meal with their house-made spumoni ice cream, which was amazing. Always a great experience here, with the most friendly and helpful service! It is a small place, and can get a little noisy when it is busy, but I feel that adds to the charm! Everyone knows everyone there...it's like an Italian American version of Cheers! Definitely my favorite old-school Italian American restaurant in Rochester. I highly recommend it! read more

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Here's a review you might use: I recently tried the pasta with clams and shrimp, expecting a flavorful experience with a garlic butter sauce. Unfortunately, the dish fell short. The sauce was bland, lacking the rich, garlicky depth that usually complements seafood pasta. While the shrimp and clams were decent, the underwhelming sauce made the dish feel incomplete. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this dish if you're looking for a well-seasoned, flavorful pasta experience. Overall the customer service was good so I could not give them 3 stars. read more

Chicken parm is phenomenal. 10/10 and the prices are very reasonable would definitely recommend

Everything is either deep fried / loaded with butter or heavy cheese. Building is N old mobile home in a car dealer parking lot. People must be desperate or never traveled past the city limits. Dining room carpet is dirty / it's tiny and a bunch of locals at the bar that clearly haven't eaten healthy Italian food. Deep fried in seed oils is not Italian but artery choking mud. Can't the owner add some landscaping / replace the carpet and modernize the bathroom .. Really ???? I'd give it 0 stars if I could. Cheap place / cheap owners and a heart attack waiting to happen read more

While visiting friends in Rochester, I asked if there are any real good Italian restaurants. Truth be told, I haven't had an outstanding Italian meal since our time in Italy. One suggested Guido's and the rest is history. (meaning now a stop every time we go to Rochester). Reservations were easy to make for our party of 5 and even though busy, we were promptly seated at our reservation time. After some drinks and warm, fresh bread, we tackled the extensive menu. I rarely find good veal in my travels so I was elated but cautious to try their Veal Marsala. My wife and her friend both ordered Lasagne. The other two both ordered Seafood Fra Diavalo. My veal was tender and tasty and was not overshadowed by the Marsela wine. In fact, the wine was a bit more subtle which in my opinion, brought out the flavor of the veal itself. The lasagne orders were enjoyed as well. The house sauce added to the great taste of this dish. Seafood Fra Diavalo was excellent but elicited two different opinions. Both loved the quality of the seafood but one would have preferred it more spicy while the other thought the spice load was just right. A lot of sharing went on and we all agreed this was a meal to remember. It was obvious to me a lot of "regulars" eat at Guido's on a regular basis. I noticed the excellent service they received and was happy to see our service was just as good. As we keep adding great restaurants to our frequent Rochester visits, we're just going to have to stay longer to get them all in. read more

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Great ambiance and super authentic Italian vibes. Food was good, not a ton of vegetarian options but it's a meat eaters dream. The food is yummy though. I loved the host, he was fabulous! read more

Absolutely loved. I was having a pretty rotten week while traveling alone, so I planned to grab some take-out and go sulk in my hotel room. I stepped into this place and changed my mind immediately, decided to sit in. The entire staff was so genuinely friendly! The server was amazing. The art on the wall is cool. The dining room is noisy, but that's because everyone is having fun. The food was wonderful at every bite. Love, love, love the wedding soup especially. Totally recommend for turning a bad night into a lovely one! read more

Pasta Villa is solid home-style Italian, serving all the standards and busy every night with locals 'in the know'. We used to go to PV quite often, but it was always hard to get in, being that the bar AND dining room are both popular. So after a while we switched to getting take out - the generous portions would allow us several meals. Our most recent experience was getting take out for a party - a full tray of lasagna. We ordered it hot, for pick up at 4 pm on a Saturday, right when they opened. The catering person, Rebecca, was great - super helpful - and gave us lots of options for add ons like garlic bread, extra sauce, meatballs, etc. We arrived right at 4, and one of the kitchen guys had our tray ready to go, with extra sauce. The tray was really hot so he took it directly to our car for us. We really appreciated that customer service! The lasagna was perfect and a hit at the party; the full tray was also a lot of food, and we ended up making doggy bags for folks to take. Overall a great experience. I would recommend for dinner if you are into a busy, energizing restaurant vibe, for take out if you want value and left overs, and now, for catering! read more

Classic From the cocktails to the menu it was a hit I had the Negroni which was perfect Ordered the wine by carafe and it was a very Nice red Chicken French and the bolognese were both awesome dishes, way too big for us to split especially if you want to try the spumoni ice cream which I did .... read more

16oz grilled pork chop with a side of pasta always great service everything on the menu is delicious read more

Guido's Pasta Villa - 16oz grilled pork chop with roasted garlic with a side of pasta - Italian Near Me - Rochester, New York

Hands down the best dinner experience I have had in as long as I can remember... I cannot wait to go back! Went to dinner with my wife and her side of the family to celebrate 2 birthdays. Franky G immediately made us feel at home. The hospitality and atmosphere of the restaurant combined with the exceptional food made this an awesome experience! Franky also made our night very memorable as he got along with our table pretty well! Definitely a night we won't forget! I cannot recommend this place enough! read more

Excellent service. Homey atmosphere. Huge portions. Food was good, not great but overall a very good experience. Thank you.

I love this place. The red sauce is excellent. Also love the eggplant, stuffed escarole and the steaks. Service is friendly and prompt. The bus staff is always on point. One of the owners is always there. It's a tiny place but I highly recommend it read more

I was in town late in the evening for a work trip, and I needed dinner close by and quickly. This turned out to be a great place for dinner, and very convenient to my hotel. The waitstaff were excellent and very accommodating. They let me order a lunch portion of the pasta even though it was dinner service, because I was on a business trip and couldn't take leftovers with me for the next day. Even so, the portion was extremely generous and I couldn't finish it, which was a shame because it was really delicious. The waitress sent me back to my hotel with a cannoli on the house, which was very kind of her! I would recommend this place to anyone! read more

Came back to Rochester for my sons wedding. Had to have lunch with a great friend at our favorite restaurant! I had the chicken French over escarole which is my absolute favorite dish here. Service was impeccable. Food was delicious and because it was a mid week lunch, it was not too busy! Highly recommend this little gem. Don't forget to try a espresso martini! There are no words to describe how good it is here! read more

Every single time I've gone to this restaurant I have absolutely LOVED my food. The owners or more than friendly. The restaurant is cozy. I like that it is small. I've never had to wait more than 1/2 an hr. And we were always waited on right away and never had to wait for our food. i love it there. read more

Been a family favorite far before I was even born. We always buy their sauce and meatballs to serve at holiday parties. I went yesterday to celebrate my birthday with my mom and our service was quick, friendly and delicious as always!!! Also... incredibly clean bathrooms! read more

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Food is good, but unless you are a regular there's not much love. I think food has gone downhill over the past several meals we've had there. My eggplant parm was tough and lacked sauce. read more

Stopped in last night Wednesday for dinner at 5:30, parking is in the back and you enter through the back. Upon entering you're immediately in the bar, the host did see we were lost and got us seated and settled. Carrie was our waitress, just great, she took such good care of us. It's traditional Italian, my friend had a chicken dish, and I had spaghetti with meatballs. Meals came with salad, scrumptious, and we also had the jumbo shrimp cocktail for an appetizer, and we also had dessert. It's a little slow, and cramped but honestly the food and service were above par. It's a little pricey I guess but we felt it was worth it, we got what we paid for, definitely going to be back, thanks for the delicious meal. read more

Where to start from. Italian restaurant apparently well not in My WORLD , No aperol no italian wines on the menu . Ive asked for Olive oil and i got watwrdpwn canola oil or what the hell ot was Idk.The food made it up for everything else soo I will give it a Great 3 read more

Guido's Pasta Villa - Italian Near Me - Rochester, New York

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Food and atmosphere were to die for! Be warned, it's VERY SMALL, so large groups, big influxes, and times of day/year matter. We stayed at the hotel next door. They were obviously overrun when we wanted to eat. We opted to order carry out due to time constraints. Oh how I wish I could have eaten there! Despite that, Carryout was fabulous! Everyone's food was delicious, and I think I have enough for 3 meals left over from just my plate! Plus it was less than 30 mins for 4 meals, which given the state of the dining room, was impressive. Would 1000% recommend! When I walked into the bar, I could tell it was packed with locals, which is the first sign of a great place! read more

This place is so cool and very old school. If you have the chance you should come here just for the experience. There aren't a lot of restaurants around like this anymore and just sitting at the bar drinking limoncello was a lot of fun. I love the decor and the ambiance. Even though we aren't from the area we felt like we were just hanging out with old friends having a drink. It has a Very cool vibe and welcoming staff. read more