Fiorella

Cozy restaurant in the Rochester Public Market with a menu with the perfect number of delicious offerings. Everything is homemade...pasta, sauce, bread, gelato, and most of their desserts. are all homemade. The service is outstanding too.

I would rate this a 3.5 if I could choose that option. The food is pretty good but very prices are extremely high for what it is and nothing blew our socks off. Also the atmosphere doesn't scream Italian at all, more of a modern hipster kind of vibe which did not work at all. Service was great and everyone was friendly. Unfortunately we probably won't return.

One of Rochester's best Restaurants. The food was amazing so authentic!!! I had the eggplant and greens and my husband had pizza. The service is great the people are friendly and up for conversation. I can't say enough how good the meal was. Is quaint and lovely atmosphere.

A great hole-in-the-wall spot with an overall fantastic atmosphere. It can get a bit loud due to the smaller size of the restaurant, but the energy adds to the charm. The staff were friendly and welcoming. I especially loved the pasta with squash—simple but delicious. The menu is small, but it's well-curated; there’s something for everyone, and it’s easy to find something that makes you say, "I’ll try that!" Lots of laughs and good vibes all around. I would definitely recommend this place and plan to return in the future.

Amazing !!! 10/10 we shared the chicken cutlet / spaghetti pomadaro and the lemon ricotta cookies . Deff small i didnt call ahead enough in time to get a table so we had bar seating still nice 👌

Outstanding in every way!!!! Service could not have been better. Very cool feel to the inside. Since it is in the Public Market on a Wednesday night there was plenty of parking. My wife is here frequently and appreciates the vegetarian dishes. I’m a meat eater. Arguably one of the best restaurants in Rochester and I’ll be back. Pizzas going by looked really good. Forgot to take a picture of the food but attached is a picture off of the specials menu which is what I ordered. Can’t add a photo. House made ziti with San Marzano sauce, torn meatballs, pancetta and ricotta cheese!!

Yum! My family visited the area from South Carolina this past weekend. We did not have a reservation and chose to sit at the full service bar. Ellen took great care of us and made sure we understood the menu and heard about the specials before ordering. We had one of the appetizer specials (can’t remember the name), Caprese salad, a margarita pizza and the lemon ricotta cookies for dessert. Those are the best cookies I have ever had! To anyone trying this place for the first time, their menu items change with the seasons so everything in an online review may not be available. I was disappointed to not see the mushroom pizza on the menu but completely forgot about it the second I took a bite of their specials!! Thank you, Ellen for being kind to us and making our experience wonderful!

I wish I could do 4.5 stars. Overall, the service was wonderful and the food was delicious. The menu seems to have shrunk over time, there is not a huge variety, but rest assured the taste is amazing. Definitely will be returning again!

Came here for a birthday and would highly recommend. Everything we ordered was so good. They also have specials which the servers seems very knowledgeable about. Cozy restaurant in the Rochester Public Market with a menu with a good number of options. Everything is homemade here ! The pasta, sauce, bread, gelato, and most of their desserts are all homemade.

best chicken cutlet in town!!! The lemony dressing is really good but it is sweet so if you dont like sweet stuff - you can ask for it on the side. Great ambiance and service. I always bring my out of town guests to this place. Even though they may not have many options on the menu, do know their dishes are of quality.

The food was good and the service was amazing and the ambiance was calming and relaxing

Generally busy so service is a little slow, loved the ambiance of the place though! The food was good, we got the eggplant gnocchi and pizza. Gnocchi was really fresh, soft but still had a nice bounce, and the sauce was amazing. The pizza had a nice thin crust and overall had a nice Smokey-ness from the ham

We enjoyed a wonderful lunch at Fiorella after browsing the Rochester Public Market. The Margherita Pizza was delicious with a nice crust and sweet sauce. The real highlight was the wood-roasted eggplant on baguette with tomato, arugula, and bean purée. The sandwich was flavorful. The bread had a super crunchy exterior with amazing roasted veggies. The bean purée was out of sight. In all, a lovely relaxing lunch. It hit all the marks. We will return.

The food was amazing as well as the drinks! The one complaint which is pretty significant is the Hostess, when asked if they had gluten free she basically did not know, we explained that we had someone in our party that could only have gluten free or we would not be able to stay. Her attitude was less than helpful to say the least. I am thankful that maybe one of the Owners or Managers came up and spoke to me and let me know there was certainly gluten free options and not to worry. Our Server was amazing as well. As a Hostess, she needs to be more mindful how she talks to guests. I do not reccomend that girl being in that position. Not a good look for your restaurant. Thank you!

Great place!! Pizza is so good! We will remember to go visit again sooner than later. We don't get to the public market area that often!

I went for the Spaghetti Cacio which was FIRE here. Our first time eating at Fiorella, and it was a wonderful experience. The Spaghetti and pizza here is FIRE. They put lots of pepperoni and pizza sauces on the pizza. Nothing is dried out or over cooked. Nice people and good food. I was impressed.

Their chicken cutlet at lunch time is my favorite item and not to be missed if you like a good lemon vinaigrette! Fiorella's focuses on local, farm to table fare, by Chef Gino Ruggiero....amazing, please check them out!

I'm hoping the spaghetti Cacio e Pepe I was served at lunch was just a "one-off" error by Fiorella. Bland, with no pepper taste, the liquidy sauce added nothing. Although the pasta was prepared well, Al dente, no flavor came through. It was disappointing at best. Fiorella is a counter-service restaurant. You walk up to the front, order your meal, and someone will plop your plate in front of you when it's done. Utensils are provided cafeteria style. The place was crowded, and thus, people must enjoy this kind of dining. If the food is incredible, I'll eat it off the floor, doggy style. However, for pasta this bland, I would need a cadre of servers fawning all over me to put a smile on my face. Maybe Fiorella is better at dinner.

Great vibes! Great people. Will come back again. The chicken Milanese is amazing there. I got a margarita pizza as well which was good but not great. I don't love their red sauce. It's just too saucy. But that's a personal preference. This is BOMB Italian in Rochester

I absolutely love Fiorella! Great atmosphere, great service, and great food! Always a go-to for lunch or dinner

Best pizza ever!! The ambience is perfect for a romantic date night, service is always great, overall just a lovely spot. I went here regularly for several years and will miss it now that I've moved, but I'll be coming back whenever I'm in the area! Make sure to make a reservation in advance if you're planning to come for dinner, it gets busy!

Food: eggplant sandwich, spaghetti w/meatballs, pizza with mushrooms no cheese. The eggplant sandwich was goid, but lacked flavor. I feel like what would take it to the flavor next level would be a booster - like caramelized onions and a tomato jam of some sort. Service: go up to the counter and they bring it to you. The girl at the counter wasn't very helpful and appeared bored. Location: we came here because we needed a place to get out of the cold and seat down and eat lunch after the Public Market, which this is located in the same lot.

Wowza! What an incredible meal with fabulous service! We started with the cocktail special which was similar to an Aperol spritz - glass size was small for a spritz but flavor was nice We shared green salads - huge portion next time will add goat or Roquefort cheese Three pizza and caciao e pepe were the main course YOU MUST GO TRY THEOR PIZZA! Best crust in town and amazing toppings! Be sure to make a reservation

Two words: Crack Chicken! The cutlet is the best you'll ever have I can guarantee it. Great atmosphere and top notch service!

Like anywhere there is good and bad to be said about Fiorella. The bad was that it was a bit small and a little loud; the good was the food, service and prices. The menu is a bit limited, but still has a nice variety and includes daily specials. We had reservations and we were seated quickly and were promptly greeted by our waitress who let us know about the daily specials. We didn't order drinks because we were going out for drinks later, but did notice that their wine prices were a bit on the higher than normal side. Food prices were pretty typical/moderate. I ordered the chicken cutlets and got two large freshly prepared cutlets with a mountain of salad tossed in a wonderful vinaigrette. My wife ordered the eggplant parmesan and it was great, prepared in a casserole just the way I make it. We saved room for dessert and didn't regret it. I got the lemon ricotta cookies which comes with a single scoop of gelato, and my wife got the gelato (3 scoops). All total, an appetizer, two entrees, no drinks, and two desserts and the bill was about $85 before tip. Also, even though it's smallish and a bit loud, it's still a great atmosphere. I almost forgot, the service was great; I was really impressed the way the all seemed to work as a team to clear dishes, bring out orders, refill water, etc. We'll definitely be back.

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.

I will be completely frank I think everyone in the metro Rochester Area has been here at least once and you should too.. seriously. Located in the Rochester Public Market by the Cheese Store and next to Velvet Belly. I've been here before but I did not write a review let's remedy that now. (If someone tells you they don't think they would like pasta with cheese and cracked black pepper in their lives needs to try it) Here's the deal call them to make a reservation for dinner or if you have any questions about lunch and etc. I know you don't wanna call but it is what it is. They don't fo online reservations. We came here on a Saturday they open at 11:30-2pm, close than open at around 5pm and close at 11pm I believe (check the info) Basically you walk in and go up to the long bar and order the menu is attached to the counter. You order, get yourself a table or sit at the bar, they give you a number and bring you the food. We picked up our plates and utensils ourselves. They do serve wine and etc and we called in about bringing in a bottle it's fine but the corkage fee is $20 I find this annoying but whatever. We ordered some things to share... We got the cacio e pepe..this is a simple dish made well, basically pasta (spaghetti) with pasta water, cheese and cracked black pepper. Yes kids it a carb bomb but well worth it.. my only slight gripe is I wished it had a little more pepper. Still it was scrumptious and luscious and I could eat more! Than we got the Chicken Cutlet that came with a mixed green salad, lemon to squeeze all over it and some shredded Parmesan Reggiano. Now this was tasty and one person could finish it but it pretty large. It was battered and fried just right, the chicken was succulent but I wished it had a little more seasoning. Both these dishes were shared by myself and my friend and we ate it all.. if I was alone and ordered it most of it would have come mine with me. After our lunch we had a glass of Prosecco a nice way to end lunch and cut thru all the carbs, fat and etc. We did not get any thing sweet and maybe I missed it on the counters menu. The inside has clean lines, wood floors and tables. At night the dim light would be a slight sexy touch but during the lunch hours you need a tad bit more light, maybe open the blinds a bit more. Oh well this is minor. Service was easy at the counter and staff bringing food and delivering drinks were helpful and pleasant. Would I come back again for lunch and dinner.. you damn tooting! Parking is at the public market and it's not hard to get during the evening, daytime you may have to look due to the market that is open at the same time on a Saturday. Give them a whirl, I'll be back.

The absolute BEST Italian food we've had in the city thus far! The food was hot, flavorful, and delicious! Large portions for sharing, Austin our hostess was amazing, very courteous. We loved to quaint atmosphere and now plan to make this our biweekly dinner spot!

My friends and I can't stop talking about our dinner at Fiorella. It was a month ago! It was so good that we're still talking about it. I went there when it first opened and I finally came back with some first timers. All of us agreed that it is one of our favorite Italian restaurants around, if not our favorite. I have to start by saying that the Chicken Cutlets are the best I have ever had in my life, no joke. It was the perfect thickness, perfect crunch and seasoning, and it had the best lemon vinaigrette salad with it. The portion is very generous and you won't go hungry. My friend and I shared that along with Cacio E Pepe. This was chef's kiss. Again, just perfect in every way possible. Fiorella has a sweet Public Market feel with a nice bar. Great use of space as to not be too crammed. Our service was top-notch. We had everything when we needed it. Our server kept the pace of the dinner going perfectly, as you only have 90 minutes for your seating. This was made abundantly clear when I made the reservation and when they called to confirm. This worked for us because we needed to get to a show. However, if you're looking for a place to go and sit to have coffee and talk or after dinner cocktails, you may want to consider going somewhere else for that or choose a different place to eat. When it's busy, they're very strict about the 90 minutes. In closing, my last word of advice is, GET THE TIRAMISU!!!! Don't even think about sharing, get your own! It's cold and topped with mini chocolate chips that compliment it so well.

The positives: the service is very good. That's where it ends. The highly touted pizza was average at best. No crisp to the crust at all and very little taste. Eggplant average, chicken average. Salads average. Bottom line....average food. And, they charge $5 for bread. Are you kidding me?

Fiorella is definitely one if the better restaurants in Rochester, especially for Italian food. Most Italian spots in this area are of the traditional American red sauce variety (no spaghetti and meatballs or chicken french to be found), where Fiorella successfully takes a slightly more modern take. They primarily do homemade pasta dishes and pizza, all of which I tried was good. On my latest stop I had a spicy clam pasta that was super tasty, along with the beets salad and calamari special apps. Prices are also pretty reasonable, with most entrees under $20. Definitely recommend this for your next time you're feeling Italian food, just don't expect the typical fare.

We were excited about trying Fiorella but the dishes are hit or miss. Beet Salad and Greens Salads: these were the best part of the meal. The apple and beets were so fresh and sweet and the salad was not over dressed. Pastas: The homemade pasta is great. Order the Pomodoro but not the cacio e pepe, which lacked much flavor beyond cream. The malfadine was too thick and the squash-sage sauce lacked much flavor. Pizzas: the pizzas use a sourdough crust and were well received. I would stick to pizzas. Shrimp and clam entree special: tiny pastas and soupy but lacked much tomato or seafood flavor. Eggplant and garlic greens entree: this came in a huge portion and was drowning in a tomato sauce that was just okay. We had better dinner experiences at other restaurants, including Vern's.

Food was outstanding. The chicken cutlet & salad with lemon dressing is delicious. My friend had a pizza and it was very good. Service was fast & we both enjoyed the experience.

My pasta was just pasta water flavored :( it looked good but no flavor to it, meatballs were pretty bland also. The cutlets i was told were yummy by my dining partner. I will try again, maybe they had an off night?

Food- we ordered the margarita pizza which was Incredible!! Service- we made reservations for 4 but when we arrived we were told they were made for 2 and the hostess was quite rude about it,, we have 2 children so it was definitely made for 4! So thankfully a table of 2 who just sat down gave up their table and swapped with us so we could stay and eat Once we sat down, the server was very nice and attentive. Ambiance- small but very nice and romantic, also has a small outdoor seating area which has a view of the public market. We will definitely return to try more items.

Best pizza in town. Recommended by an Italian friend. Italian Pizza is nothing like American Pizza. Their sandwiches are juicy and tasty - we tried eggplant ones and meat ones and loved them both!

Excellent authentic Italian food. Great customer service can't be beat Can't wait to go back.

Absolutely loved this little Italian spot! The food was amazing. My husband and I split a beet salad, pasta dish and pizza. I highly recommend reservations- we were able to get them same day and happily sat at the bar. Thank you Fiorella for a lovely meal and excellent service.

I'm back again, I cant get over their airy and crisp wood fire pizza. This place does not disappoint. I loved the first time I visited and still love the consistent good quality service. I recommend this place to everyone.

Nice environment, great food but a bit noisy due to tbe acoustics. They were packed on the Friday night we went

Quaint restaurant, nice environment. Staff are always respectful and engaged. Food is consistently good! Large portions! I love their chicken parm!

This is an updated review after years of consistent, delicious meals and great dining experiences at Fiorella. My husband and I have made this a special occasion spot because the food is always on point with a great atmosphere. We took an out of town friend here last summer (a pizza connoisseur from a big city) who loved it. We recently put in a takeout order to support one of our favorite local restaurants during the COVID epidemic (and let's be honest, to not have to cook for a night). The ordering process is simple - call in over the phone, provide credit card info, and let them know what time you will be picking up. We called in our order several hours early to make sure they didn't sell out. When it was time, we backed the car up at the restaurant, popped the trunk, and the food was placed there without having to have any contact. I am looking forward to being able to dine in again soon, but for now, the takeout option has made me very happy!

I brought my bottle of wine on a Wednesday night for BYOB, but when we got there , we were told that there was a $20 corkage fee. I recommend that updating your website.

OMG - fresh pasta and an awesome menu. We didn't realize we should share, so plenty of leftovers for lunch the dinner the next day! The mushroom pizza was amazing and home made pasta was perfect. We will be back!

Incredible homemade Italian food served in a fun setting. The sauce, meatballs and chicken cutlet are to die for. Such a cool spot in Rochester. Amazing service and the food is always on point!

One of my favorite restaurants in town. The food is consistently great and the service is always friendly. Whenever I'm craving a bowl of pasta or Neapolitan pizza, Fiorella is the first place that comes to mind. My fiancée and I can often be found at the Fiorella bar on Wednesday's. Why Wednesday's in particular, you ask? The combination of no corkage fee and $10 pizzas at the bar make Wednesday's at Fiorella one of the best deals in town. Some of our favorite dishes include: wood- roasted eggplant, cacio e pepe and the flourless chocolate cake. Please order at least one (if not all) of these dishes, you won't be disappointed!

This place is FANTASTIC! Service was great, ambiance was dimly-lit with a cool, casual vibe. And the food - absolutely 5 stars! The pizza was our favorite. We tried one of the daily special pizzas that had peaches in it and we LOVED it! The mushroom, spinach pasta in brown butter sauce was also incredible. We had such a great experience here and would frequent this place weekly if we were local to the Rochester area. Plenty of free parking in their lot. Reservations recommended.

Ok, imagine walking into a completely full establishment with a reservation and your table is two seats too shy of the party and you didn't make the reservation? This place didn't miss a beat, two extra chairs appeared from nowhere and a collapsible table too? The staff was fantastic, meal superb, couldn't have thought about a better experience. Keep it up, and thanks so much for the way you handled an awkward situation, we had a great time!

I still remember my first visit to Fiorella for lunch with a fellow Yelper. It was practically simple paper plates but delicious homemade pasta. All I kept saying when I walked away was that "I really, really like the sauce." Now that I finally had a dinner at this establishment, I can definitely claim this as one of my top Italian spots in Rochester. Update 2019: I've been sitting on this review draft for a year and keep forgetting to write all about this place... until I eat my brunch. Their red sauce is phenomenal and their homemade pasta is perfectly cooked to satisfy your taste buds! I keep missing out on their gnocchi but I will make it my mission to partake that with their meatballs and practically melt in your mouth like a meat mochi ball! Just like my first visit, I can't stop craving their food again and again!

Always delicious food and drinks. Great service too! It's small so make sure to get reservations. You won't regret it!

We arrived just moments after opening without a reservation and as we approached the hostess stand, I hesitantly asked of they had an open table. We were given the option of a table front and center or to sit at the bar to order. We chose the table. We were promptly greeted by a super friendly server. She introduced the daily specials and pointed out good options to try on the menu. For the entrees I selected the wood-roasted eggplant and my husband had the margherita pizza with the cup-n-char pepperoni. The eggplant dish was delightful. The pomodoro, cheese and seasoning were all in perfect harmony. The only downside was that, at times, it was a bit chewy and difficult to cut with my knife. This posed a struggle. For dessert, we had an apple pie dish with homemade gelato and caramel drizzle. The gelato is amazing, quite seriously delicious, and should not be skipped. Fiorella proved to be the perfect date night restaurant. The ambiance is perfect for couples. It is quite small, so reservations are necessary. Wednesdays have no cork fee, so bring one bottle. Customer service here is second to none. During our time at Fiorella the manager, hostess and our server all checked in on us and inquired about the food. We truly had an amazing experience with great food and will be returning. Amore!

I wish I could give it more than 5 stars!!! SO YUMMY. My favorite is Thursday because it is gnocchi night and everything is homemade. The gnocchi always taste like lovely pillows of cheese and pasta love. The pizza is so crispy and soft at the same time with amazing toppings. We usually get a pizza for an appetizer and then one pasta dish each. They don't have liquor just beer and wine here but they get really creative with their fun daily special cocktails they make with Prosecco or sangria. Im obsessed with the gnocchi and all of the homemade pasta. You cannot go wrong with anything on the menu here though. The meatballs are the ultimate comfort food and if you get the chicken cutlets you better be HUNGRY. I cannot leave here without getting some of their chocolate almond oil cake or lemon ricotta cookies. I will say the cookies are my favorite. 15/10 for this place. Friendly staff. Great food. Cute atmosphere. Lots of outdoor seating and just a good time all around.

Amazing pizza and the chicken milanese is to die for. Fast and friendly service. Highly recommended.

What a gem! Quaint little joint with a great vibe nestled in the Public Market area. Stopped in solo while I was traveling to Rochester. Server was friendly and excited about the food. Started with a delightful approachable Toscana. Perfect way to compliment the calamari appetizer. Perfectly crisp and tender, not overdone at all. Served with a spicy red dipping sauce and wilted arugula and banana peppers. And then the wood fired pizza. White garlic with locally foraged Charred ramp leaves. It was something I didn't know I needed in my life until now. Great crust with perfect char and a beautiful flavor. Leftovers were even amazing back at the hotel.. Will be revisiting.

After just two visits to Fiorella I can say their kind service and great Italian styled food lives up to its reputation. Although small, the space provides a warm, inviting feeling and enough room for adequate spacing as well. This time I ordered the "Bee sting pizza", and at first I was worried it'd be too sweet; however, there was a great balance in flavor. It wasn't too sweet or too salty in my opinion. The crust was wonderfully crisp and thin, better than some pizza I've had in NYC. Overall, with only having gone to this restaurant twice, I can say they exceeded my expectations both times. I would recommend their pizza over any other place in Rochester, and maybe even some places in NYC.

Came here for lunch. They open at 11:30 am. I ordered the Brooklyn bee pizza which was a special. It had marinara sauce, pepperoni, cheese, and honey! It was really really good. The risotto was creamy. The salad was a generous portion too. Def a place to try.

Saturday lunch doesn't get much better than this! After our veggie plant shopping at the public market we settled down for a relaxing lunch. The chicken was lemony and delicious! I rarely order chicken out and I would get it again! The meatballs, delicious and not heavy! Definitely recommend.