25 Best Italian Restaurants near Henrietta

“We ordered our pizza using Google toast. Our pizza was done in 20 minutes and when we got it home, it was so freaking hot I had to wait to eat it. Pontillos has been our go to pizza for so long we forget how good it really is. Tonight's pizza was as good as it gets. Thanks guys.Google toast is an extension used for food ordering. It works better than some restaurants own sites. Flawless order and payment for tonight's dinner.Parking: The store is in a small plaza with lots of parking.“

“I must say! This is by far the absolute BEST Italian Restaurant I have ever had the pleasure to dine at!!! The appetizer was plentiful & delicious-greens & beans & sausage!! One of us had soup & ravioli-perfect!! Two of us had lasagna-the best I ever had!! Seriously! The dessert-amazing. The house red cab wonderful! The gentleman (owner?) very kind, attentive, amazing!! I cannot wait to return!! I would rate it 10 stars. 5 is far too few! Thank you for such a delicious meal on a snowy night!!“

“Mt first time ordering from there and I have to say my family and I are not disappointed the service when I walked in was very friendly and professional and the pizza was amazing especially with the hot honey sauceI will definitely be back to try different “

“Calabresella’s is a frequent stop for lunch. As busy as they seem, orders come out quickly. More importantly is how good the sandwiches are; the bread is always fresh and good, and the meats are delicious too.I also like to get their soups—never disappointed!Only complaint is I can’t finish a small in one sitting!“

“Despite the busy location, this restaurant never seems all that busy, probably because it's more expensive than most other East Ave restaurants. I was with a group for drinks/snacks, so just had the polenta parmesan small plate. It quite good--polenta was cooked appropriately (though not fried in a way to make it as "crispy" as promised), the tomato sauce tasted fresh, and the fresh mozzarella combined with each polenta rectangle had the perfect amount of chewiness and warmth. Very expensive for what it is (probably twice the price of any other restaurant nearby [except Max's] for a comparable amount of food?), but if you want to pay for the ambiance, then why not?“

“I went for 2 squares on first visit, one pepperoni and one white square with veggies. Both squares were very good. 2nd visit I brought my mom to try some pasta. We went for the Eggplant and Mushroom Ravioli. Both were very delicious. I thing I wish the pasta dishes come with is a dinner roll to mop up the remaining sauce. I'm that kind of person that leaves a clean plate.“

“Awesome food!! Never had a bad meal. Their steak subs are the best!!! Very tender, and an abundance of meat!! Also very accommodating, we work in a surgery center and needed to have our order done by a certain time and they were awesome and pulled it off.“

“The food is outstanding. You can tell they use high quality ingredients and prepare the simple dishes with care. I've had the creative pizzas and salads a few times, and my husband gets the sandwiches. It never disappoints! It's a fast casual experience with a very small dining area, so consider takeout as your best option if you have a larger party. A great addition to the N. Winton Village and the Rochester food scene!“

“The pizza at Montesano's is excellent. I order on a weekly basis and it's always on point cooked just right. The owner is awesome and very attentive to customers. Located right next to the falls and Lehigh valley trails makes the perfect scenery to stop by and get a pie!“

“True Italian Cuisine that's mouth warming and delicious. I noticed that most customers wipe their plates clean, so not too many doggie bags here.There were six in our party. and we ordered spaghetti & meatballs, a large, delicious bowl of tripe, 2 orders of raviolis and meatballs"and two orders of gnocchi with meatballs. And, some vino, Fiz root beers, ice water. Abd, of course, fresh, delicious home mak we bread for enjoying the delicious sauce served.Bon appetit!“

“A great dinner at Fiorella tonight. A cozy spot by the public market, this went under our radar for a long time until some friends recommended we give it a try.The food was incredible (for the most part), as well as the service. We came unbeknownst to us on gnocchi night (Thursdays), and the pizza special was meatball which we had to try. My main, the sausage and polenta, was absolutely delicious. I watched a lot of the chicken cutlet dishes come out while we were waiting and was wondering if I made the wrong choice, but I definitely didn't. Next time I'll definitely give the cutlets a try.Dessert was also killer. The lemon cookies with a scoop of the sweet cream gelato were incredible.One downside and what I am seeing on other reviews that I can corroborate is the Cacio e Pepe was just bland pasta and some cheese. Visually this dish looked amazing so I'm not sure how it missed on flavor so bad. A minor blemish on an overall wonderful dinner.Can't wait to come back here.“

“This was our first visit and it was fabulous. Everyone we interacted with was friendly and just nice to chat with. Our server, Kathryn, was awesome!! Love her. I had the moussaka and it was wonderful. Great flavor! Hubby had the wolf fish/scallop special. Again, delish. Cocktails were great and we got desserts to go. Highly recommend and we will definitely be back!“

“Great local pizza place. Really love their buffalo chicken calzone! Not only is it just spicy enough, but they make some of the biggest calzones around, packed full with juicy buffalo chicken. Their pizzas are also really good. The only thing that sucks is having to drive all the way to Mendon for this terrific food. Very much wish the Victor location was still open!“

“First of all, I love their pizza. On my top 3 list. What was so special was that they helped us with my daughter's gender reveal. Also because the owner made the pizza himself for this occasion and used the sauce to make a G for a girl. All the staff came out to help us with this celebration and they were all so kind and thoughtful. They said it was the first time they ever did a gender reveal and on the spot too. Let's not make it the last!“

“Excellent meal last night. We dine here 4-5 times yearly, we enjoy Italian/American and it's always superb. Our meal on Friday during Lent was another winner. The food was absolutely delicious and the portions were very big as always. Our server Samantha was spot on, not only with serving but her suggestion to me was great. My wife had Codfish Picatta and I had the Seafood Chippino. So good, my wife took home 1 whole piece of the two served of Cod and I had plenty of leftovers from a bowl loaded with delicious seafood. Many things make this place a must go; great food, nice atmosphere, big bar, white linen tablecloths and napkins etc. Prices are very reasonable as are drinks. Little thinks like our server taking our leftovers to wrap instead of bringing us containers to do it ourselves and the owner (Donna) being on hand to insure our satisfaction means a lot to us as frequent diners of many establishments and kind of sends Perlo's to the top echelon. I guarantee with their extensive menu, you will not be disappointed.“

“Lucano is truly a gem in Rochester, there is nowhere else like it! The service is so warm and friendly and of course the food incredible. They always have a great list of rotating specials, I highly recommend trying the frito misto and barramundi specials if they’re available!“

“I love this cute spot in the Winton area. My friend was running late so I went to the bar and had a great. The bartender was great. She asked if I wanted their special, I can't recall the name of the drink, but it was grapefruit base margarita. It was delicious. My friend got there we sat in their outdoor area. It is a cute setup and a nice evening sitting outside. The waitress ( I didn't catch her name, but I want to assume that she is new at being a server ??) told us the specials and I asked if their chicken Tuscan pasta dish was the same dish that was posted on their FB page yesterday and she said she didn't know because she didn't work that day. I asked for a straw and never received it. She didn't refill our waters when needed, and the biggest thing was when she brought our check with our cards, she was trying to multi-task with having a tray of drinks and trying to put the booklet onto our table, she ending tossing it to our table. I have never gone to a restaurant where they toss anything onto my table. I do hope she was new at being a server and it that never happens again. (The food we ordered was delicious. We had the spring pea and asparagus Risotto, creamy and absolutely tasty. We also ordered the Fungi pizza, if you love mushrooms, this is the pizza you will love. Crust was crispy, and the combination of the ingredients was great!)“

“Please start taking reservations!!! I’ve tried to go 4 different times over the last couple of months now with a wait time of 1.5hrs or more. I love this restaurant and luckily there are good options close by but haven’t even been able to enjoy Vern’s in far too long because of the wait.“

“We had Mozzeroni cater our basketball banquet. The food was delicious and it we didn't have much food left. Their customer service was wonderful. I will use them again and again to cater any event that we are going to throw in the future.“

“Don’t be fooled by the mall location. Cosimo’s pizza is seriously the best we’ve had in Rochester. Their pizza has great crust that is light, has perfect “pizza oven crunch” and is flavorful. Their sauce and cheese also have great flavor, and toppings are always fresh and cooked perfectly. The calzones are so filling and to die for. I don’t know why it took us so long to realize we could order full pizzas ahead of time but this is our new pizza night in go-to.“

“I judge every restaurant by their Caesar salad….they passed the test! Also, HIGHLY recommend the Fig Blossom cocktail. The balance of flavors was perfect. It was very refreshing & laid back. Not overwhelming with sweetness or acidity. Made for a great double date! It’s very busy & noisy, which isn’t my favorite, but it’s clear that they are a hit with locals!“

“I've been here many times. Probably the best Italian food anywhere around Rochester. Food is always amazing, I'd recommend the chicken French. Service is fast and always very friendly. It can get busy during the dinner rush but if you get an early dinner you can avoid “

“Found a gem this past weekend! Clean cozy little restaurant on Buffalo Rd. Went for breakfast and it was sooooo good. Typical breakfast menu with a couple of specials including Frittatas. The number one thing that impressed me most was everything was hot. Not warm it was hot, which is not easy to do. Hash browns were crispy, pancakes and French toast were tender, sausage was tasty and not greasy, eggs were hot! The waitress was attentive and friendly and our coffee mugs were never empty. Do yourselves a favor and try Ezzys!“

“Pizza Krunch is a fantastic new pizzeria. Some of the best Brooklyn-style slices I’ve had since moving to Roc!I tried the Buffalo, BBQ Chicken, and Veggie. All styles were delicious, the dough had a delicious taste and I’m told it’s made in-house. The service was fast and easy, and enjoy the chicken on both the Buffalo and BBQ.Highly recommend this pizza spot, especially if you’re craving a NYC style slice!“

“Ok so if I could eat at this restaurant every day I would ! I have lunches catered though them a few times a month & let me tell you the raving that goes on at the office every time they cater! I have used this restaurant before and during Covid and now and their quality never dropped! They are always on time if not early their food is delicious!! The owner is so kind and caring. I love this place its my go to not only for work but also home. I had them cater my daughter’s birthday party, my friends shower and work events !! Honestly probably the best place in town do your self a favor and try them“