Lovely Italian restaurant on East Avenue. I was seated promptly and it was quiet at first. As I was waiting my food the dining area quickly filled up and the energy was lively. The decor is modern and the specials were clearly posted on a large board visible when entering. My server Sue was so kind and welcoming. When I told her how much I enjoyed the complimentary bread, she informed me it was homemade and wrapped me up the remaining bread with an extra slice or two. I ordered the chicken French entree which came with spaghetti. The chicken and sauce was flavorful but the texture of the chicken was a little tough. I enjoyed the food overall but for the price ($26) I would have appreciated a more generous portion. read more

Veneto Pizza & Pasta - Italian Near Me - Rochester, New York

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What a great place! The food is delicious, the ambiance is lovely, the staff is accommodating and friendly. I ordered the arancini, which was perfectly crispy in the outside, and cheesy, gooey and flavorful on the inside. For dinner I had the Pasta con Funghi. Holy cow, the truffle cream and goat cheese combo were phenomenal. I already have plans to go back and would be hard pressed to try something else, because this was so great. No complaints whatsoever. Can't wait to visit again read more

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We came here because we had a voucher (one of those pay $25 to get $50 deals) so we didn't have high expectations. Those expectations were greatly exceeded, the pasta dish and the pizza that we ordered were both great. read more

On our way up to Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada over the Labor Day weekend. My wife and my brother & sister in law stopped at a hotel in Rochester for the night before finishing the trip the next day and crossing the border. Time to eat. It was later in the evening around 8:30pm Friday before Labor Day. We first stopped in at Murphy's Law (Irish Pub close to the hotel). We left without ordering. See that review on Yelp.) That's how we ended up at Veneto. Walked in, even though it was later, they were still working and we were greeted and sat without hesitation. Modern look with an open kitchen (which I love!). Not full but the staff were still busy. I could see this place really buzzing during peak hours. Renee was our server. Very nice and knowledgeable. Most of all, attentive. Also, she asked how the dishes were and was very enthusiastic about the desserts. Her enthusiasm is what sold us on dessert. Food came out quickly but not too quickly. We had: Housemade bread: Fantastic. Remarkably soft and silky texture. Perfect for dipping in olive oil. Pasta con Funghi with Truffle broth: I've never had a pasta dish with a broth before that wasn't a ramen dish. Perfect dish for me just then because it was late and I wasn't looking for a heavily sauced, meaty dish. It was Delicious!! Chicken Bruschetta Pizza: Probably the best pizza I've tasted outside of my own kitchen in quite some time. Chicken Parmigiano: Also good but underwhelming. My wife said it was good. Which is saying something. lol Also, the portion is huge and definitely shareable. My wife shared the dish with her sister and she still couldn't finish her half. Dessert: Housemade cannoli & chocolate cake. Both were fresh and delicious. Perfect, in fact. All in all, we had a great experience. Whenever we're in Rochester we'll be looking for Veneto. Definitely recommend. 3.9/5 stars read more

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Had a group dinner tonight. We ordered the calamari, clams casino, bruschetta for appetizers. I also ordered the Rustica pizza. The food was amazing and the service excellent for our party of 15. I highly recommend Veneto's. read more

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Thank you, Veneto, for hosting our company holiday party this weekend! The ambience was amazing, food was delicious, and service was wonderful. Coordinating the event was easy, and our team had a really great time! Thank you for a memorable night! read more

Veneto Pizza & Pasta - Italian Near Me - Rochester, New York

our second time eating there and the food is delicious.I have no complaints except our pizza was cold and our server was weird.In all we will be back,,for the food not the weird server read more

We did pickup for a birthday party. Pizzas were right on time for pickup! Very good. Can't wait to try dinner there.

Great pasta- homemade rigatoni . Few nice Italian wines by glass . I feel Italian .Big menu of daily specials read more

Veneto Pizza & Pasta - Italian Near Me - Rochester, New York

What a cool little pizza and Italian restaurant, was within walking distance of our hotel which made it great, tried some local beers that were on tap. Services were great and could see the kitchen very unique and great. read more

Veneto Pizza & Pasta - Stuff ravioli with grill chicken was delicious - Italian Near Me - Rochester, New York

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First time I'd been here in years. Just as good as I remember. Great food from the salad to the pizza and amazing dessert. Service was great too. Have recommended to friends & will definitely go back soon. read more

I took my brother for dinner on Sunday evening and as always, the service and, the food was excellent!

Tree his was our first visit back to Veneto since they reopened after the fire last year. It was great- they have updated the interior and added a party room in the back- and the menu was pretty darn close to what it was before. The service, food and ambience e were all great. We spilt a large Veneto green salad- plenty for 2 ppl, and also split the Rustica wood fired pizza- which we love. Sausage and green peppers. It was a good night and I am so glad they are back in business! read more

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This was my first time trying Veneto, and I was a little disappointed in the pizzas I ordered. I ordered 2 pizzas to go and had a gin and tonic while I waited. The server was attentive and courteous and made a great cocktail, but when I arrived home, the pizzas were overdone to the point where it impacted the flavor. I do plan on trying again, but I will be a little cautious when ordering. read more

Veneto Pizza & Pasta - Formaggio Pizza Dinner with pepperoni and sausage - Italian Near Me - Rochester, New York

First time visiting Veneto for dinner on a Friday night, couldn't be happier and am looking forward to the next time! We showed up half an hour late for our reservation (my bad) and were greeted so kindly by the host. I didn't catch his name but he was awesome and within minutes we were knee-deep in interesting conversation and he was giving us movie recommendations! We had an excellent meal, but the sweetest part was our server Renee. She was welcoming, kind, attentive, personable and ended our dinner with a warm welcome to Rochester (we just moved here) and a hug. We'll come back again simply for the folks who work here, but yes the food is delicious and the place is awesome! read more

We visited last night I ordered the Pasta con Funghi mushrooms, shallots,spinach, herbs, with a light cream sauce. The only mushrooms , spinach, shallots, herbs this dish ever saw was from the truck delivering the pasta as it passed by Wegmans. It had peas, bacon? & was tasteless. They seemed to be very busy, & the service left much to be desired. Was our first time here & probably the last read more

Service was slow and terrible. Server came to take our drink/food order and only came back once after to check on us. Our drinks sat empty for 20 mins and our server walked by our table multiple times. Had to flag down another server to get a round of drinks. I am very understanding of servers but he wasn't even busy from what I could see. Ordered one app and some food to share. Appetizer took almost an hour to come out and was cold and not good. Rest of the food was luke warm at best. For how expensive this place is, food and service should be MUCH better. Overall very disappointed and would only go back to sit at the bar and drink. Don't waste your time ordering sub-par food. Atmosphere was pretty cool! That's the only good thing I have to say about this place. read more

Stumbling on this amazing spot because we were seeing a movie at the little theatre. Alex was our bartender and was a delight. We has Utica Greens with sausage and prosciutto wraps. Both i highly recommend! if you're looking for a nice cozy not too loud space with delicious food this is your place ! read more

Food and service were outstanding! Pasta con fungi, delicious! Pasta rustica, tasty and better the next day...lol. Pizzas were inventive and delicious. Weekend specials were creative and different...with generous portions. They bake their own bread too. Highly recommend! read more

Service was quick and the meal was delicious! The crab and shrimp risotto was served hot and delicious. I appreciated the amount of crab mixed in. Caesar salad was nice and fresh. Will definitely be back. read more

Veneto Pizza & Pasta - Crab and shrimp risotto with peas and corn - Italian Near Me - Rochester, New York

Very good. Went here for dinner as a last minute audible when we needed a place to eat before my son's graduation ceremony. Hostess was nice, our server (Aliyah) was fantastic, attentive and friendly with the kids. It's a cool little place right on East Ave but with parking adjacent (they'll give you a parking pass in the restaurant so you don't have to pay - win!). Interior was spare but nice ambiance overall. The food was really good. Daughter crushed the calamari app, I loved the pepper and olive topping they added, really kicked it up a notch. Son got a wood fired pizza with cheese and mushrooms. Sometimes the mushrooms on a wood fired pizza can be undercooked because the pizza cooks so quick, but these were perfect. The bolognese with rigatoni was good, creamy ricotta on top was a nice touch. The ravioli with vodka sauce was a hit too. All in this was an excellent stop, we'll definitely come again. read more

Me and my wife love this restaurant. The chicken marsala was exquisite. One of the best I had. The mushroom pizza was delicious too, however, it was loaded with oil. I had the same issue with their Mediterranean pizza when I visited the last time. Also, this was my second visit here and they served complimentary bread this time. The last time I was here for dinner, they did not. I wonder why?! Also, the waiter never asked if we wanted more bread. read more

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You must try their Pasta con Funghi with truffle sauce. What an amazing vegetarian dish with a sauce too good to just leave on the plate. Casual atmosphere with the bar taking up much of the room. Friendly service. But try the truffle sauce! read more

We used to love Veneto but not so much anymore. It's just not a good value for the money. We ordered fettuccine Alfredo with chicken (which isn't a menu item) and they charged us $33 for it. Yet the chicken parm that's on the menu is $25. Also, our pizza was overcooked. A little char around the edges is fine, but all the exposed crust was black. read more

We chose this restaurant because we had heard good things about it and we weren't disappointed. We were seated promptly and greeted by a very nice waiter/server. He explained the specials of the evening and took our drink orders. They have a very nice selection of cocktails, wine, beer and even cider. We ordered a large salad for the table and they served homemade bread which we used to dip into the left over dressing. So good. The place is nice with seating near the window and seating at the bar. You can make reservations to sit at the bar. It was a little loud at times but we sat near the windows and I think that helped with reducing the noice. Our food came out promptly and was so delicious and flavorful at the table we got the Pasta Rustica with homemade rigatoni, Prosciutto with peas Alfredo,and a woodfire mushroom pizza. The restaurant was busy and 3 different tables celebrating birthdays but it still was pleasant to be in. I would definitely go back and a reservation is required. Parking requires a $10 fee. read more

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The menu here is diverse and the food is excellent. Italian cuisine at its best. All fresh ingredients, all perfectly prepared. A full bar with bartenders who know how to prepare a mixed drink, and waiters who know how to properly serve wine. From the fresh bread to the bruschetta and antipasto, everything was perfect. It is worth the trip out to Rochester to dine at this establishment. read more

Veneto Pizza & Pasta - Italian Near Me - Rochester, New York

Dinner was decent. Got beat salad, Italian sausage soup, Bianca Pizza, lamb rack and cannolis. The waitress was on top of it, professional and quick. The cannolis were just ok. Not filled enough and the cream/ stuffing wasn't that tasty either. Would definitely go back again and try something different. read more

Veneto Pizza & Pasta - Italian Near Me - Rochester, New York

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Food was excellent as well as service and atmosphere. I got one of the specials, pumpkin ravioli and it was delicious. My husband partner had a pizza and the teens both had pasta too. I tried one of them- creamy vodka sauce- very good as well. We'll be back! read more

Some of the best brick oven pizza I have had. Local place in Rochester NY. Not sure if it is the crust or really fresh toppings, or both, but the pizza is fantastic. The dining area and atmosphere is nice as well. Love this place and the fact that they are only a block away from the hotel I stay when in Rochester, NY. When in town you should definitely check it out. read more

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Food was good, portion was embarrassing . I had Chicken Saltimbocca, 2 tiny slices, the portion was so small. AND ,bartender was drinking a glass of wine and the Chef was drinking a drink the server made for him, with Hedrick's Giin, very unprofessional. read more

Gorgeous decor, food was great, we got the chicken parmigiana and pasta fungi. Server gave us great wine recommendations to pair with lunch. We'll definitely be back. read more

Nice Italian restaurant with good pizza and pasta. A good choice for Italian food in Rochester.

Yes! My husband and I enjoyed a quaint Italian lunch in the city on a cold wintery Saturday. Parking easy - off street in their parking lot. The ambiance was perfect with nice decor and quiet Italian dining music. We both ordered the Bianca pizza, mine was gluten-free. Delicious with a chilled dry Rosé wine. Our hostess & waitress Aliyah was excellent and contributed to our very positive experience. We left with a welcome gift of a jar of Veneto pizza sauce and a Veneto Tuscan bread dip seasoning. We have heard nothing but amazing reviews of Veneto and very happy we dined here. We will definitely be back. Thanks for an awesome smile friendly dining experience. read more

Veneto Pizza & Pasta - Bianca Pizza Lunch - Italian Near Me - Rochester, New York

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It was a Friday night and we had reservations for 7:15 and were sat shortly after that. We have never been to this one but had visited the Buffalo Road location. Luckily we were able to grab a parking spot right across the street. The restaurant is not large, but they were making due with the social distancing restrictions. You felt very safe due to the plastic screens between tables. All staff was wearing masks and were disinfecting between table turnovers. They were very attentive to all of our needs. We started out with a bottle of the house red which is made by a local Winery "Casa Larga". It was perfect as a compliment to our wood fired pizza we had decided to order. We ordered the Prime Rib pizza and split it between us. After reading the description I was really looking forward to it. I was a little disappointed, it was good but not great. More time should have been given to the creation of the pizza. It lacked a bit of flavor to the meat, overall a tad bland and not a fan of the ratio of cheese to onions, It really needed a touch more cheese and less onions. The size of the pizza was perfect for the two of us though. They offer several choices for dessert so of course we needed to finish with dessert. We order cannolis and Tiramisu. They were awesome and finished our meal perfectly. I would have given this restaurant 5 stars if not for the pizza being just OK. I will definitely give them another chance. read more

I was really impressed with the seasonal specials. Service was good, all covid precautions were followed while eating outside. Staff were attentive, friendly n helpful. read more

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It's been a few years since I've eaten here, but my boyfriend recently took us for Valentine's Day. The parking is not ideal because it's mostly street side, but there is a parking lot down the block. Walking in, the brick layered walls and wooden floor create a beautiful atmosphere. The restaurant itself isn't terribly big, but being able to see the kitchen is a nice touch. The food was overall very good! I had a Caesar Salad for an appetizer, while my boyfriend had Bruschetta. For the entree, I had the Pasta Con Funghi dish, while he had a Margherita pizza. The portions were appropriate given the price of the meal itself. The pasta was delicious, but had a bit too much garlic and shallots. Regardless the food was overall fantastic and filled me up. Lastly, what made this dinner all the better was the servers. Not only were they kind and welcoming, they were attentive and always made sure we were well taken care of. Overall, my return to this restaurant was a pleasant experience, and I'd definitely recommend giving this place a shot if you want a nice Italian dinner. read more

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Not a great experience. We walk in to be seated and are asked if we have a reservation. A reservation for a pizza place? No, we don't. Of course there are about four empty tables so what's the problem. The guy grabs some menus and says follow me. He put the menus down on the bar. Excuse me! He doesn't ask if we want to sit at the bar, he doesn't tell us he is bringing us to the bar, just plops down menus at the bar. We ask for one of the several empty tables and he complies. By the time we left there were at least ten empty tables so I don't know what his problem was, clearly, he didn't need them for anyone coming later. At least three of the tables remained empty the entire time we were there. Now on to the food. We order pizza. I see a pizza oven in the corner with a raging fire so I'm thinking this might be some good pizza. It isn't. It arrives and looks like it should be crispy as it is charred on the top as many pizzas are when they are placed in a screaming hot oven. I pick up the slice and it is so soggy it flops down. Not a good sign. It was as soggy tasting as it looked. The sauce was ridiculously sweet. These people have a lot to learn about pizza making. The entire crust was soft. It was like biting into a dinner roll. Only people who know nothing about pizza or food would consider this worthwhile pizza. read more

I like this place a lot. Business traveler and there's always a spot at the bar. The pasta is excellent. They make a really good Chicken Parm. The pizzas are great. Prices are not bad. Wine is tasty. Staff is friendly. A real bustling rustic place. read more

The place was clean with good gluten free pizza. The lamb chops were also tasty. The bathrooms are well kept and the service was solid. Parking was right next door in a lot with plenty of spots reserved for their customers. I'd go back without hesitating. read more

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First time ever going here. The staff was very friendly and polite. Our waitress was very nice and checked in with us frequently. We started off with fried calamari, it had olives, bacon and peppers.. the calamari was good , kinda salty but still flavorful. I ordered the shrimp and scallop scampi over fettuccine. It was just OK. It lacked flavor, I had to put a lot of grated cheese on it. The scallops were so tiny. I would not order that again. My friends ordered the chicken Marsala, which was bland as well and the chicken bruschetta pizza, this was very good. It had a ton of flavor. Over all I would go back. read more

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