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Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Rochester, according to Tripadvisor

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The development of Italian cuisine mirrors the country's rich political and geographic diversity. Mediterranean influences bring fish and olives into culinary creations, carefully handcrafted ziti, cavatelli, and other types of pasta hail from southern Italy, and exquisite desserts such as tiramisu find origins in the north—combining for a tasty eating experience renowned for its ability to bring people together.

With more than 90,000 establishments offering Italian-style dishes here in America, there are endless options to consider when craving the flavorful, savory tastes of "The Boot." Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated Italian restaurants in Rochester on Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. Click through these slides to see if your favorite trattoria made the list.

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#30. Nick's Sea Breeze Inn

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (92 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 4581 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY 14622-1344
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#29. Roncone's

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (64 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 232 Lyell Ave, Rochester, NY 14608-1319
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#28. Corso - Italian Eatery & Cocktails

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (84 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 125 E Main St Hyatt Regency Rochester, Rochester, NY 14604-1605
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#27. Branca Midtown

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (39 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 280 E Broad St Ste 100, Rochester, NY 14604-1720
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#25. Papa Joe's Italian Eatery

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (97 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 485 Spencerport Rd # Front, Rochester, NY 14606-4822
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#24. Bella Pasta

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (86 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2500 Ridgeway Ave, Rochester, NY 14626-4116
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#23. Mr. Dominic's at the Lake

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (169 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 4699 Lake Ave, Rochester, NY 14612-2167
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#22. Charley Brown's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (138 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1675 Penfield Rd, Rochester, NY 14625-2560
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#20. Bacco's Ristorante

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (97 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 263 Park Ave, Rochester, NY 14607-2723
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#19. Restaurant Fiorella

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (62 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 5 Rochester Public Market, Rochester, NY 14609
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#18. Benucci's Italian

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (147 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3349 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618-5513
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#17. Agatina's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (138 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2967 Buffalo Rd, Rochester, NY 14624-2415
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#15. Veneto Woodfired Pizza & Pasta

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (146 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 318 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14604-2610
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#14. Panzari's Italian Bistro

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (106 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 321 Exchange Blvd, Rochester, NY 14608-2708
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#13. Red Fedele's Brook House Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (162 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 920 Elmridge Center Dr, Rochester, NY 14626-3467
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#12. Lamplighter Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (115 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (5.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 831 Fetzner Rd (Corner of Maiden Lane), Rochester, NY 14626-1897
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#11. Polizzi's

- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (38 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 274 N Goodman St Suite D108, Village Gate, Rochester, NY 14607-1154
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#10. Osteria Rocco

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (149 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 165 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14607-3526
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#9. Tony D’s

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (259 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Bar, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 288 Exchange Blvd, Rochester, NY 14608-2707
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#8. Rubino's Imported Italian Food

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (91 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Specialty Food Market, Italian
- Price: $
- Address: 1304 E Ridge Rd, Rochester, NY 14621-2005
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#7. Park Avenue Pub & Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (168 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 650 Park Ave, Rochester, NY 14607-2943
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#5. Ristorante Lucano

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (228 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 1815 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14610-1823
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#4. Pane Vino

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (332 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 175 N Water St, Rochester, NY 14604-1131
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#3. Pasta Villa

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (289 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1313 E Ridge Rd, Rochester, NY 14621-2004
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#2. Martusciello Bakery

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (268 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Bakeries, Italian
- Price: $
- Address: 2280 Lyell Ave, Rochester, NY 14606-5726
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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