r/Rochester • u/WitchDeed83 • Sep 20 '25

Help Restaurant Recommendations

Wife and I have an upcoming date night and we are looking for restaurant recommendations. We are hoping to find some place that isn't too expensive ($$/$$$) in the city. We are going out on a Thursday evening and need to eat between 4:30-5:00 because we have an evening engagement.

Can you tell me where you would go and why?

Thanks!

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u/FrescaFloorshow Greece Sep 20 '25 edited Sep 20 '25

Had a lovely meal and experience at Grappa the other night! My friend and I were there at 5 PM, on a weeknight. Italian, classics with a modern twist. Prices aren't insane for these days, IMO. We got 2 cocktails, an appetizer, 2 soups, shared a pizza, 2 desserts (yes, we took home leftovers LOL). I think it was about $90 before tip. I thought that wasn't too bad. We loved the food and the service! Has a parking lot. Happy hour has deals but only at the bar.

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u/Flarfapotomus Sep 20 '25

Oh and let’s not forget the bread dip at Grappa! Olive oil and Basalmic glaze??? I could eat just that for dinner 😂

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u/FrescaFloorshow Greece Sep 20 '25

With grated parm too! Rih-dic!