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An enduring downtown destination for classic Italian dinners and river views. Recognized by New York State’s official tourism site, it’s popular for celebratory evenings, live music, and a crowd-pleasing menu from Chicken French to fra diavolo.
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Italian fare, fireplace, courtyard, live music, seafood pasta
175 N Water St, Rochester, NY 14604 Get directions
$50–100
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