Let me clear the air, I love me some meatballs. It was the final food truck Tuesday of the year and when I saw this truck I just knew I needed to indulge in a meatball sub. The truck itself looks awesome and the food looks just as good. I ordered the sub with 2 meatballs on it which came to around $10 (which is clearly a tad overpriced but it's a food truck so you kind of expect that). The food didn't take too long to come out and it didn't last too long in front of me either. The meatballs themselves were absolutely delicious and had some delicious sauce to go with it which lead to one heck of meatball sandwich. It was meaty, saucy, and that's how you make a meatball sub! Overall, this is a great food truck and one of my favourites to come out of Rochester. I highly recommend throwing some money at these guys if you see them because meatballs make the world go round. read more

The Meatball Truck - Meatball me. - Food Trucks Near Me - Rochester, New York

The meatballs were juicy and tender. The roll from Flour City was fresh and soft. I loved the unexpected addition of Ricotta cheese and fresh basil leaves...I actually preferred this to melted mozzarella. The sauce was flavorful. Great job at the Rochester Lilac Festival read more

The Meatball Truck - Meatball Sub - Food Trucks Near Me - Rochester, New York

I ordered their meatballs in a cup with bread. I thought it was a little pricey, but from the description on the menu it sounded really good. I loved the meatball itself. It was well seasoned and cooked to perfection! The sauce on the other hand I found to be very bland and almost more water than sauce. I wished I could have liked it more, I think this truck has a lot of potentials, but if their sauce is the same for everything, I am not sure what else I could enjoy from their menu. read more

The Meatball Truck - Meatballs in a Cup with Bread - Food Trucks Near Me - Rochester, New York

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Had the truffle Parmesan fries with one meatball on top. OMG... it was delicious! No complaints here! If you are looking for healthy this isn't it but it is goood!! read more

It's hard to be totally objective here because they came to The Shelton Brothers Beer Festival at the Central Terminal and I was less than sober when consuming their offerings. $15 seems high for their Truck Plate, a big order of truffle fries topped with 2 meatballs, marinara, a little dollop of ricotta, basil, and a sprinkle of shredded parm. It was a large portion for sure, but pricey. Fries were nice and crispy, even covered in tomato sauce. Meatballs were good, but smaller than expected. They're what I'd consider normal sized meatballs, slightly larger than a ping pong ball, but I somewhat expected for the price (and the fact that they're meatball specialists) that they might be the ridiculous baseball-sized meatballs a lot of places do these days. It was delicious, and I certainly don't regret dropping $15 on it, but sober I might be less inclined to spend that money and might not have enjoyed it quite as much as I did in my inebriation-induced-ravenousness. read more

The Meatball Truck - Truffle fries with meatballs, marinara, parm, ricotta - The Truck Plate. - Food Trucks Near Me - Rochester, New York

As huge fan of Antonetta's on Jay Street, I was stoked to hear about their food truck travelling all around Rochester. Anyone who has ever had a chance to taste the wonderful Italian cuisine at their home restaurant really doesn't need to read any further. My staple here? 2 giant, hand crafted meatballs drenched in a delicious semi-spicy marinara sauce along with a giant piece of garlic bread to overflow your cup. I always shoot for it, and I'm never disappointed each time I partake. I can't wait to go back again during the Food Truck Rodeo and ball out! read more

We tried this food truck while at the Lilac festival. I am pretty apprehensive about meatballs that are not made within my family, but my mom suggested we go here. I was extremely satisfied. We got the meatball with rigatoni. It was a pleasant surprise it had a dollop of seasoned ricotta cheese on it. Sauce was flavorful, meatballs were the best I've almost ever had. Rigatoni was cooked perfectly. If you see this food truck, this is a must have!! read more

The Meatball Truck - Rigatoni with a meatball. - Food Trucks Near Me - Rochester, New York

Speaking of meatballs, would you like to meet mine? I've never actually tried this food..... in Rochester. I have eaten it in Buffalo though! I mean who hasn't put some big hot juicy balls in their mouth in Buffalo? I'm pretty sure it's the main attraction of Buffalo. Weird, then, that some of the best balls in Buffalo are actually those of a man from Rochester. Who knew. What to get: duh. Meatballs. This Meatball truck often shows up at Larkin Square's Food Truck Tuesdays, and that's where I tried the guys' balls. I have to say they were delicious. They weren't the best balls I ever had, and like most food trucks in this region they're a bit pricy, but they're easily as tasty as the massively popular "Meatball Shop" in Manhattan, and so I have to give them a glowing 5/5. Glowing, like the balls. I like them because they do not taste typical at all. The meat tastes a little spicy and a little exotic and they are exceptionally juicy and wet. They remind me a little bit of the meatball at Osteria and Mulberry, both of which are located in Buffalo. So come on over here, and put these balls in your mouth, just like Chef told you to do. read more

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I had the meatball sub and overall was pretty good. Balls were cooked well but the sandwich could've been much better if.. - a cheap 2-day old hot dog bun wasn't used. For not much more $, why not a fresh piece of Italian bread or something similar? Buttered, grilled and then made. - the first and last bite had no meatball... instead of 2 larger meatballs, why not 3 smaller ones to fill the entire bun? - you melted a little fresh mozzarella on top. I respect being different but a spoonful of ricotta cheese on top equaling a couple bites is lackluster I've had worse but this is a fairly basic sandwich that was just ok. The possibility of it being much better is right there for the taking. read more

The Meatball Truck - a fork and a piece of pizza - Food Trucks Near Me - Rochester, New York

Tried the Meatball Truck at the Corn Hill Arts Festival last week and it was great. We ordered the Meatballs and the Fries. The Meatballs come in a cup with light sauce, a dollop of fresh ricotta and a chunk of focaccia, the Fries come topped with truffle oil and Parmesan cheese. The Meatballs were very good, they are obviously homemade, and the taste and seasonings remind me of a Sunday Italian meal enjoyed a friends house. The ricotta is fresh and gives the meatball a nice creamy contrast, the focaccia is great on its own and allows you to really dig in and create a nice bite of meat, cheese and bread. The fries were good, not on par with the meatball in my opinion, but there was nothing wrong with them, they were crispy and tasty, the truffle oil didn't add much to the dish but the cheese did give them some zip. I would recommend that if you see this food truck at a fair or outside your work to give it a try, its a nice change of pace from standard food truck fare. read more

The Meatball Truck - The Meatball In a Cup. Very Good. - Food Trucks Near Me - Rochester, New York

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All of the food trucks in the area are pretty pricey, in my opinion. And even though the meatball truck was really good, it's one of the ones that I never feel is worth the price. I got two smallish but delicious meatballs and a lot of sauce with a crunchy toasted piece of bread and what I think was a scoop of cheese smeared to the side. If you're one of these people who enjoys a snack rather than a meal size bit to eat, it would be perfect for you read more

My husband and I decided to split a meatball sub from here are the last Food Truck Rodeo which was a bad decision - because we both wished we didn't have to share with the other person. This truck had a really long line but it didn't take too long to get through it and it didn't take too long to get your food so it wasn't a big deal that we waited in line. I like a truck that has this crap together - it makes the wait worth it. the meatball was amazing. The flavors were great and seriously made my taste buds do a happy dance. There was just the right amount of sauce and the bun was perfect. Generally, I don't like to be a repeat customer because there are so many other food trucks to try at the rodeo but I am pretty sure Adam and I will be coming back for another sub so we won't have to share with each other. read more

Oh yes! I shared a duo of sliders with Chris L at the Greentopia Food Truck Rodeo. Quite glad I ran into him because this is one tasty meatball. It was true Italian prep, topped with fresh, homemade ricotta (omg!) and a basil leaf. The meatball itself was rich, juicy, and packed with flavor. The red sauce was a chunky, hearty addition, made with quality tomatoes -- always key. I'd say this is a new truck I'm going to have to keep an eye on because that was one killer meatball and I want more. More I say! That bread too is pretty stellar. Grilled and buttery with the little air pockets that capture bits of cheese and sauce as you bite down. Mmm! Can you tell I want one again right now? Next time I'm going to throw in an order of of those parm fries. I can't resist. read more

The Meatball Truck - Meatball truck at the rodeo! - Food Trucks Near Me - Rochester, New York

Super tender, great flavor in the ball and the sauce. Never a poor choice, however, I wish they had more menu choices.

Wow wow wow, we had the best wedding ever and it was all thanks to Matt and his family at The Meatball Truck Co!! I can't imagine a better catering service and food truck experience. They helped with every detail from menu ideas for the cocktail hour and dinner to setting up the tables with my center-pieces and dishes and cleaning up everything afterwards. I had a very DIY wedding and purchased all my own dishes and silverware so this was extremely helpful. Matt made us beautiful charcuterie plates for the cocktail hour along with fig, blue cheese and honey bruschetta. For dinner he served all the dishes family style and had salad with homemade ranch dressing and candied walnuts, roasted potatoes, chicken melanzane, and belgian sausage with peppers and onions. My favorite was the chicken dish, but all of them were so delicious! Matt and his family were very flexible with our venue and all my questions and requests. They even brought coffee from DD because I had all these teacups that I wanted to use, it was amazing! At the end of the night Matt showed up with his Meatball food truck and served meatballs, burgers and fries. All of our guests loved this special touch and the food was the best ever to top it off! Matt's whole team went above and beyond and my husband and I are genuinely grateful for all their hard work! read more

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I love food trucks. I grew up in a place where they were common place and I miss the convenience and delicious treats you could get! So when the food truck trend finally arrived in Rochester I was thrilled! Some have been excellent, others not so much. Luckily this one falls into the first category. Because of their set-up, their menu is limited to meatballs, a meatball sub, and truffle french fries. The meatballs are delicious, meaty, and moist, served with a wonderful tomato sauce. Their french fries are also delicious, the hint of truffle oil really elevates the flavor of these crispy fries. I found that serving the meatball sub on a small piece of bread bun was a bit of a letdown, but other than that, everything was great. The serve their food in convenient cardboard boxes that make carryout easy. This seemingly little detail is critical on a food truck. Food truck food should be easy to carry around! The service was efficient and they take credit cards. But the price ($6.00 for french fries!) and the meatball sub, made this expierence a little less than perfect., they still are very close to perfection though! read more

The Meatball Truck - Meatball and fries - Food Trucks Near Me - Rochester, New York

The meatball truck plate is awesome! Sauce is the real deal, fresh ingredients. Next time I'm getting two because I had to share mine and it was gone. read more

I was lucky enough to sample The Meatball Truck Co's offerings at the August Food Truck Rodeo. I tried the meatballs in a cup (2 meatballs with tomato sauce and a small piece of buttery and airy bread from the always amazing Flour City Bakery). The meatballs were juicy and well flavoured. The beef itself is a fine grind so it may not appeal to everyone texturally. The tomato sauce was fresh and obviously made from high quality tomatoes. I also liked the scoop of fresh ricotta they put on top. The basil was also a good bright tone to cut through all the rich beefy flavour. My only beef (groan) is the price. $6 for 2 slightly larger than small meatballs is a little steep IMO. They offered a Rodeo only sampler - a cup of caesar salad (dressing was too mayo-y for me but there was plenty of parmesan), fries (well salted but soggy..probably because they had to premake these to keep up with the rodeo lines) and a meatball slider. This was $8 and a good lunch for me. I hope they add this to their permanent menu. However, when the meatball craving strikes and I am feeling lazy, I am definitely hitting this truck up. The owners were very nice and friendly and I hope to find them downtown sometime. Note that they are only accepting cash at this time. (Edit: They are accepting credit cards! The owner mentioned they decided to do just cash for the Food Truck Rodeo to make things easier). read more

Two stars is a generous rating in my opinion. $25 got me delicious fries and very good meatballs. Heck, the sauce wasn't even bad! But, and a huge but, the portions were severely lacking for the money. Meatballs (i'm guessing 4-5 ounces in total), sauce, grated cheese in a cup, literally a cup size container, and a two bite hunk of bread for $9?? Really? A "plate" of fries with meatballs and sauce for $14? Oh, ya I forgot the dollop of whipped ricotta cheese. Good food, zero value HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU TRY IT FOR YOURSELF THOUGH. I WILL GIVE IT ANOTHER TRY! read more

There was a time when I thought the meatballs at Skylark are THE best in town and that they don't have a serious rival. Well, I was dead wrong, only because I had not been to the meatball truck. You can either order the meatballs as a sub, or with frites; either way they are topped with Ricotta, basil and some meatball sauce. And oh my God, it is so juicy and moist! That taste of basil and home-made ricotta is just perfect on top of the perfectly cooked meatball. The bun is even better! So soft and airy! I had devoured the whole thing in a matter of seconds! $8 for the meatball sub and $12 for meatball with frites, a little pricy but well worth it! The headchef of Antonetta's ( Matt Petrillo) was working in there. I can only imagine how arduous it must be to be working in such a small space in hot summer days! I really appreciate the effort they put into producing such amazing meatballs! read more

If you're lucky enough to have tried the Meatball Truck, you know you're always keeping your eyes peeled for it. What can I say--they just have damn good balls. There are a couple options available, but typically I get the meatballs in a cup, which come in sauce with I believe ricotta cheese and a crispy garlic toast. A great flavor profile overall and a delicious meatball. The proprietors are always fast and friendly. Check it out! read more

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Went for lunch today outside of Windstream. Ordered (3) meatballs with the ricotta cheese - but without the foccacia bread. Although it was probably amazing - no carbs for me! I also couldn't resist the tomato salad with mozzarella as a side dish. While a little expensive for a lunch that consisted of a couple meatballs and a cup of tomatoes ($13.00) - I was still happy with what i was eating. The meatballs are tender and perfectly seasoned and the marinara sauce is nice texture. Not too chunky or over seasoned, like most Italian restaurants do in Rochester. I was pleasantly surprised. Not an everyday lunch - because of the price only - but it was really good! Stop by and grab a ball! read more

If you want to spend 8 bucks for a golf sized meatball with sauce then go ahead! but the sauce was excellency prob don Pepino there heart is in the right place, they have to pay for gas and etc... wasnt our favorite. but the folks in the food truck were so polite and cute, made it seem that they were so busy Next! lol read more

It was, like, alright. Given the hye, I was underwhelmed. Meatballs themselves seemed about average, sauce was way too sweet and overpowered whatever flavor there was in the meatballs (I've made better myself with a can of tomatoes), garlic bread just seemed like typical toast. read more

My boyfriend ate here at Fairport Canal Days. He got the meatball with ricotta and a slice of bread. I had a small bite of the meatball and thought it was pretty good. He gave me this review of the whole dish, "It was good. Not amazing, but how great can a meatball be? The bread was excellent. A little difficult to eat because they didn't have knives. Service was super quick and very friendly. I could have eaten more and would have liked a little more for the price of $8! I would eat here again but it's not something I feel like I just have to have." read more

The Meatball Truck - Meatball with slice of bread - Food Trucks Near Me - Rochester, New York

The only reason this review is missing the fifth star is the price-- while the meatballs (with fresh ricotta and basil, omg) are superb and the truffle fries fantastic, $16 for two meatballs, a slice of bread, and some fries, however excellent, is a bit pricey. We still pay it whenever we see the sign for "darn good balls," though! I've had meatballs from the truck on several occasions (on the street, at the rodeo, catering private events), and I can't say I've had a better meatball anywhere else. The bread is great, too! The lines tend to be long, but since the meatballs are pre-prepared, it moves quickly and you get your food hot and fresh. Did I mention the fries? Get the fries. read more

This is my favorite Rochester food truck because of their french fries! The Parmesan Truffle Fries are AMAZING and worth the $7 price tag, I promise. You get a very big portion and they are full of flavor. I recommend asking for them a little bit on the crispy side. The meatballs are also great, and I like that they come with a generous dollop of ricotta. I highly recommend this truck! read more

Yum...we tried some of the offerings at the food truck rodeo tonight. Loved the meatballs, the texture not too dense, good flavor, and complemented perfectly with the tomato sauce---very summery- fresh tasting, slightly "chunky" just as I like it. The ricotta cheese accent was an unexpected surprise, a nice lighter tasting change from the typical mozzarella. Really loved the truffle-Parmesan fries as well, delicious! read more

Not impressed. Went to the Meatball truck when parked in Isaac Heating's parking lot today. Got the meatball in a cup. The ricotta cheese was ok, but the meatball was not good at all. Very chewy texture, and off-putting flavor. The bread was soggy and burnt at the same time. And $ 9.00 for a little take-out cup with barely a couple of little bitty meatballs and a little slice of bread is outrageous. NOT impressed! Won't ever be going back to them! read more

The Meatball Truck MADE my daughter's graduation party! I couldn't have done it without you! My daughter so was SO happy and proud of what a GREAT party she was able to have thanks to your amazing food and service!! From the meatball in a cup to the Mac and cheese balls and fries, friends and family RAVED and many asked how they could hire you for their party! Thank you again for so kindly, calmly and professionally coming into my life when I needed help...and for the most delicious food! read more

I had the meatballs from this food truck today. the inside of the meat balls were raw. Very disappointed.

Got meatballs here several times during Food Truck Tuesdays at Larkin Square. The meatballs are pretty good. There was this curry Thai meatball special that was mind blowing. The sweetness with the spicy kick was perfect and absolutely addicting. read more

I had meatball in a cup at the Purple Painted Lady this weekend, omg terrible toward the end of the day such a bad burnt taste!!! Yuck!

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I had been dying to try this truck (they were out the last time I was at a Rodeo), and finally got the chance at Jazz Fest. Twice! The meatballs in a cup were insane - make sure to save a little ricotta and then mix it with whatever is left in the bottom and then scoop it with the garlicky bread. Which there should be 8736 pieces of because it melts in your mouth. I didn't even know bread could do that. In love with this food truck, I hope they prosper in this city! read more

One of my top three Food Trucks. I like that I can bypass the roll and get the Meatball Cup. Two hefty meatballs in a flavorful tomato sauce, covered in Ricotta and stabbed with a wedge of garlic bread. A full meal in a cup! Meatballs are tender and hefty in size, sauce just right;not too salty, sweet or watery. I recommend this truck to everyone going to the Rodeo. It's portion is quite filling and a fair price for the quality as well. read more

Best cup of balls I've ever had! Can't believe I just said that...but seriously these meatballs are so yummy. Comes with fresh ricotta and a slice of bread. Super filling. I also ordered the truffle fries, not a huge fan. Too much truffle oil, but that's just personal preference. Staff wasn't that friendly but I don't really care. I only show up for the food and it's a food truck so I don't expect much. read more

Was at the rochester rib fest 2014 and saw these guys. Really happy about the meatball sub. Very fast. Very very good food read more

The Meatball Truck - Food Trucks Near Me - Rochester, New York

The fries were delicious and the sammie was great with the two balls, sauce and ricotta. We got them @ the apple farm and it was near the end of the day so I think we got the bottom of the barrel as balls go but I would eat them again! read more

The meatball sub is not worth 9 dollars I've have a better meatball sub from subway. I literally got the sub and was like what the fuck is this, however the sauce was flavorful, and the meatballs were soggy and tasteless. read more