Wonderful food and service. Everything was delicious - pizza, salad, sandwiches. Highly recommendread more

Definitely not as good as when it opened a few years ago. I was disappointed they no longer have…read morethe Mortedella sando, it as amazing. I asked if they had it ever again, just got a nope! Had the salad with the artichokes, it used to be delicious, this time it was mostly spinach and a bad oily dressing. It has now turned into a doughnut counter when you walk in at 2 pm on a Sunday. Very disappointed! Used to be one of our favorite local spots. We probably won't be back. The vibe is off now and no energy in the open kitchen like prior visits.

I discovered these pasta gurus at a weekly farmers' market in Rochester, NY. I was drawn by the…read morebounty of beautiful and uniquely flavored dry pastas, and thrilled out of my mind when the guys behind the counter showed me their plentiful gluten-free selection. I tried a basil-pesto, and a garlic chive. Although a bit pricey at $7 for 9 ounces, these gourmet pastas truly warranted the price. The aroma of the pastas while cooking made my mouth water, and the texture, once cooked, was spot on. I especially love the inventive shapes the pastas come in. The inherent flavors are so well done, this pasta is best served with a basic butter or ghee sauce and a dash of wine.

The Garlic Pit was fantastic and well deserving of five stars. Everything we tried was full of…read moreflavor and clearly made with care, and you can really tell they don't hold back when it comes to seasoning. The food was fresh, satisfying, and exactly what you want when you're looking for a great meal. They are very busy all the time, so calling ahead is definitely a good idea. Inside dining is limited, so be aware of that if you're planning to eat in. That said, the hustle is clearly for a reason--the food is worth it. The service was friendly and attentive despite how busy they were, and overall it was a great experience. We'll absolutely be back.

By far the best chicken Riggie's and chicken Parm you will find anywhere. I love that they've…read moreadopted using plates consistently now instead of the "to go" containers while you're dining inside the restaurant. Food this good deserves to be jazzy and dressed pretty. Great job'! The owner and her hubby are amazing business owners. Her dad would be very proud. Special touches like the butter with fresh garlic chopped up, yummy homemade bread, even their simple red wine vinaigrette dressing always leaves me wanting more.

A Rochester Treasure That Never Disappoints…read more Some restaurants come and go, but Ristorante Lucano has remained one of Rochester's premier dining destinations for decades--and for good reason. From the outside, it's wonderfully unassuming, tucked into a small strip mall. But the moment you walk through the doors, you're transported to a warm, intimate bistro that feels as though you've been whisked away to Italy. The atmosphere is elegant yet comfortable, making it perfect for both special occasions and a memorable dinner any night of the week. As a former pharmaceutical representative, I hosted countless physician dinners and private gatherings here over many years when Chuck and Joanne owned the restaurant. It was always my first choice because I knew the food, service, and hospitality would be exceptional every single time. I'm delighted to say that tradition continues today. Last evening, one of my dearest friends treated me to dinner for my birthday. I began with a very cold, dirty martini, shaken and served up with three blue cheese-stuffed olives. It was absolutely perfect--the best dirty martini I've had in a very long time. For my starter, I chose the beet salad, which was fresh, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. My entrée was the rack of lamb, perfectly cooked and served with grilled asparagus and glazed baby carrots. Every bite was outstanding. My friend ordered one of the evening specials--a haddock over a silky fava bean purée--and she couldn't stop talking about how delicious it was. I only regret that I forgot to take a photo. To make the evening even more memorable, the restaurant surprised me with a birthday dessert: a delicate lemon ice cream with an intensely flavored lemon center. It was light, refreshing, and the perfect ending to a wonderful meal. A special thank you to our server, Clara, who elevated the entire experience. She had every evening special committed to memory, answered every question with confidence, and struck that perfect balance of being attentive without ever hovering. Her professionalism and experience were evident from the moment she greeted us. Restaurants with this level of consistency are becoming increasingly rare. Outstanding cuisine, impeccable service, an inviting atmosphere, and decades of excellence are why Ristorante Lucano remains one of Rochester's true culinary gems. Don't let the modest exterior fool you. Step inside, and you'll discover one of the finest dining experiences our city has to offer.

Lucano has new owners and they are great. Similar feel and similar idea for foods although the new…read moreowners and chef have put their own spin on things. We enjoyed our meal and will be back with more friends for sure. The staff was pleasant and helpful, the food was great, and the place is very nice.

The Gate House is a very solid dinner choice for great food, service, and ambiance, with a cute…read morepatio! They have many unique pizzas on the menu! The NOTA was delicious and is everything that I love in a pizza-- good cheese with well-paired flavors, not too greasy or heavy, perfectly chewy crust. The outdoor patio is cute and intimate. We went at 5 on a Friday night, and just managed to snag a spot before the patio filled up. Service was great as well. The waiter was very helpful with accommodating my allergens. In all, a great experience!

Always love stopping in at Gate House. It's one of my partner and I's favorite go tos for a quick…read moreand easy night out. The Caesar is out of this world and so are the burgers. It can get a little steep price wise and somewhat loud at times but overall I love it here. Easy to slide in usually and grab a seat at the bar if you don't have a reservation during the week.

Nothing to complain about here. My wife and I tried it for lunch one day last week. The pizza is…read moredeep dish, Detroit style, you can buy whole pies, but they have several for sale by the slice. They had a garlic confit pizza, which was absolutely outstanding. We also split a Greek salad Which was large and fresh, and we couldn't finish. I will definitely eat here again. They also a pretty significant takeout business.

The service was wonderful. Our food was brought out to us and they even offered to pick up our…read moreplates when we finished eating. The dining area was comfy and had various seating options. The food was pretty good but for the price of the subs I wish they were a little bit bigger. The ciabatta bread was soft and fresh; but it wasn't big enough for the meat portion and you were left with a lot of saucy bread at the end. For the price I wish they gave you an additional cutlet on the sandwich. I really enjoyed the flavor of the sauce. Definitely a place to try again, but I do wish they gave you more in terms of portion size.

This is a wonderful restaurant. The food is fantastic and authentic. The wines are very reasonably…read morepriced. The owners are on site and very friendly. My only regret is that I don't go there more often.

This is *the* place for Italian specialty goods!…read more The bf and I finally used up a bulk size bottle of olive oil and committed to buying a nice Italian EVOO from Lucano. For $20, we landed on Coluccio from Sicily (1L) that the owner also uses in the cooking at their restaurant next door. She recommended it so we trusted her insight. Definitely good bang for your buck. We also picked up some dried porcini mushrooms ($5) and burrata (buffalo mozzarella & stracciatella - $12). The owner was a gem. Joann gave us cooking tips on the proper preparation for a cream sauce using the mushrooms. The items in the store are all from smaller artisanal Italian farms. I found most of the prices to be relatively reasonable considering they're all imported from Italy. They offer a variety of things that would be perfect for making a gift basket like pasta, canned tomatoes (San Marzano - the best!), spreads, and adorable serving platters. You'll find frozen clams for your next pasta dish or fresh deli meats and delicious buffalo mozzarella (the most delicious cheese in the world) for a homemade charcuterie plate. We're going to be regulars, for sure.

An excellent choice. Our waiter Ryan was friendly and efficient. We had the chopped salad and…read moreBee-sting Pizza and both were outstanding.

Every popular Italian restaurant was packed at night. Thankfully Tony D's has a spot by the bar and…read moreit has good reviews. Service is excellent and bartender checks on you constantly . Portion is huge. Meatballs appetize is like baseball size. I usually can finish appetizer and a main course by myself but I can't this time. Chicken Parmesan can feed a small Italian village. The tomato sauce they have is ok to me, taste like something you can get from the store. Maybe not enough herd or garlic, just not enough depth. I definitely will come back though; pizza and other pasta dishes look good.

The food was delicious and the service was excellent! I loved my lemon cello chicken. The sauce was…read moreawesome. I also had a delicious chocolate martini and it was made to perfection. If you go ask for Kathy as she was an excellent server. I enjoyed my meal and time at the bar. I will definitely be back again.

We made reservations for dinner to celebrate my birthday, just my husband and I. We were 5 min late…read morefor our 5:30 reservation but did call from the road prior to being late and luckily we were still able to get a table. There seemed to be ample tables still open. We were seated promptly at a nice table and brought water immediately. Our server Ryan came and told us about the specials and took our drink order. She returned several minutes later and took our orders for dinner. I was looking forward to the risotto because they always have a good risotto special, my husband had the limoncello chicken. Drinks came out and then the bread, nice and warm. The salads seemed to take a little longer than usual but the greens were fresh. Unfortunately that's where the good ended. We waited and waited for dinner. Tables around us that arrived after us were being served their meals. We waited patiently, making conversation trying not to feel annoyed. Ryan returned asking if we needed more to drink or more bread, no we still had bread. She apologized for the delay and said she would check with the kitchen. She returned 15 minutes later and said the kitchen was working on our orders. We were at 1 hour at this point, 10 minutes later our food finally arrived, it looked beautiful. The shrimp placed decoratively on top of the risotto, scallops lightly seared. The chicken in a creamy white sauce with linguini and fresh herbs on top. My first bite of the risotto was a disappointment, it was undercooked, more than a little al dente (risotto is not supposed to be any al dente). I tried different places around the dish to see if maybe there was some way to save this dinner, sadly not. We waited well over an hour for our dinners and it was undercooked. The scallops were good as were the shrimp so those were eaten. Our server did not return to ask how our dinners were. The chicken dish was good and my husband enjoyed it, brought half home as it was an ample portion. When Ryan returned she offered boxes, I declined since you cannot fix undercooked risotto. I explained what was wrong and she said she would let the owner know because he was helping in the kitchen. She returned with the wrapped up chicken and offered a free cannoli to compensate for the problem. We accepted, my husband ate it because I don't care for cannolis. We paid our check and left. I was surprised that if the owner was working in the kitchen and alerted to the problem that he didn't come out. I found that a bit strange, if it was my restaurant and someone said the special that was priced at $42 was not cooked properly I would come out to apologize for the problem. He did not, we paid the check and left. We have eaten there twice before and our meals were good. We do not eat out at nice restaurants often but because it was my 60th birthday we decided the occasion was worth the splurge. Sadly I don't think we will return based on the long dinner preparation time and the quality/price of the risotto. We don't mind paying extra for good food but this was disappointing.

I have absolutely no clue why I have never written a review on this place.. well here we go…read more I've been here to pick up things for events and raffles.. Ive tried the oils and vinegars pre-Covid. Lots of fun things to try and it gives you ideas of things to use with different foods. (Mayer Lemon EVOO!) Oils as a garnish or to sauté with, make salad dressings, dip your bread..the list goes on. Thing is with Covid I have no idea if you can try anything? I would say ask.. I buy blind and I just go by a description so... What's nice is they ship and they have a few other locations. If you want to give a gift to someone who loves to cook but not sure what to get them. Come here you can get a bunch of different things or get a prepared box of boxed up oils and etc. Staff is friendly and helpful considering Covid it's not a big place and they will regulate the flow of customers if it gets a bit too much. What's good about this place is where it is, after you go in here depending the time frame you can pop in to Baker Street Bakery for some bread and treats. Check out Salty a lovely boutique store or go to Cafe Sasso, Glen Edith, The Chai Guy or Pittsford Dairy for some drinks and treats. Parking is street or behind the building on Somerton. Give them a whirl.

I absolutely love any stop into F. Oliver's. Looking for a unique gift you know people will use?…read moreThis is the spot! The staff here are total experts when it comes to helping you find a unique flavor profiles and combinations, and, while I haven't been in during the COVID times, know they have an amazing tasting process during the normal times. I adore their balsamics and am particularly partial to the fig and berry-based bottles. We always have F. Olivers with our Sunday sauce at my parents house - paired with some Wegmans garlic tuscan bread?! Forget it. I always look forward to my next order of oils and balsamics. Stop in if you have yet to, making stops at Salty and Baker Street Bakery in the awesome Somerton plaza. F. Olivers also has a location in Canandaigua. Happy dipping!