Every popular Italian restaurant was packed at night. Thankfully Tony D's has a spot by the bar and it has good reviews. Service is excellent and bartender checks on you constantly . Portion is huge. Meatballs appetize is like baseball size. I usually can finish appetizer and a main course by myself but I can't this time. Chicken Parmesan can feed a small Italian village. The tomato sauce they have is ok to me, taste like something you can get from the store. Maybe not enough herd or garlic, just not enough depth. I definitely will come back though; pizza and other pasta dishes look good. read more

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Such an amazing visit for my first time at Tony D's. First things first, it was super easy to make reservations. The restaurant checked in 24 hours prior to confirm. The parking was good-the lot was scraped well and easy to navigate, an added bonus for someone not used to traveling in snowy conditions. My party of 4 arrived and was immediately sat. The hostess checked out coats (great provision). Our waiter was really knowledgeable and friendly-the perfect balance of checking in without us feeling awkward. We ordered and our food arrived quickly. The chicken parm was great-well seasoned and I loved the basil sauce on top. There was pasta included which I could have easily done without-the chicken was the star of the meal. The space is great for intimate dinners as well as large groups. The atmosphere is very balanced in that way. I would definitely visit again if I'm in the area. read more

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Toni D is one of my favorite places in Rochester for Italian food! we came here to celebrate my sister's birthday, and it was such a great choice. I ordered the margarita pizza and shared the garlic cheese, focaccia bread. both the appetizer and my aunt were both amazing and I love both of them super cheesy and delicious. The weights to have here was super attentive and nice, and the restaurant is really nice inside as well. i'd love to come back here again and try some of their pasta or other pizzas. read more

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I got the octopus salad and was pleasantly surprised. It was refreshing and not too fishy like some octopus tends to be. This was a perfect portion as the salad was very hearty. The ambiance was nice and our waiter was friendly. I loved the red lights and coat check option. read more

Tony D's - Pizza Near Me - Rochester, New York

The service and food was fantastic. It was a busy night so it was a little loud in the Resturant. Our server checked in regularly to make sure we had everything we needed. The food was absolutely delicious. read more

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I attended a large group lunch (11 people) here a couple of weeks ago and the experience is still looming large in my mind. First off, we were all so pleasantly surprised at the bright interior space; I feel like I might have been here years ago right after they took over the space from Pomodoro's but the dining room area felt totally different. I loved the yellow pops of color in the furniture and the big wall of windows that looked out to the patio. The day we were in was too cold to sit outside, but I love the idea of doing that in the future! Second, our server was one of the best servers I've had a while. Friendly, smiley, very knowledgeable about all the specials and the rest of the menu, able to make recommendations, accommodating when folks needed small changes, really great. She was also super attentive and made us feel like we were her only table. Third, food. Wow. Our group ate a little of everything - there were pizzas, burgers, sandwiches, pasta dishes, a salmon salad, another big salad - everything was fresh, colorful, beautifully plated. My dish was a fresh-made pasta with a lentil ragu that was hearty and balanced - and large! I only ate half and took the rest home for another meal. Though our group did not order any adult beverages and we also skipped dessert, we were all in a great mood after such great food and service. I will definitely be back here again for special occasions and date nights! read more

I read some other reviews before coming in and I see what some are talking about and then again I don't agree with some of the bad reviews. Noise level give me a break. Why are people leaving 1 star reviews because it's loud? In my opinion this is a big bar with food not a restaurant with a bar if that makes sense. Yes it's medium level noise because they have an open kitchen and an area for live bands where they have many functions like wedding parties holiday parties and concerts. They have a tiki bar outside with couches and more tables too. So yea....its going to be pretty noisy. Not only that the ceiling are massive which creates a louder environment too. So enough with the 1 star reviews for noise. Other reviews about service....we sat at bar. The bar back was more attentive than the bartenders. We seriously ordered most stuff through him because he was "present". A regular came in and took the attention away from one of the girls for a bit. I ordered a margarita and they made it with well tequila without asking. We also noticed a man came up to the bar and ordered 4 drinks. Saw a server come up behind him and ask if he would like help carrying them to his table. That means they sat there and waited on her so long that he decided just to go get drinks himself. This was our first time here and we will be back read more

Tony D's - Skinny marg with tajin - Pizza Near Me - Rochester, New York

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came here for my birthday finally for the first time since their move to the new location. love the atmosphere, but can be a little loud depending on how many people. it was a thursday and was already crowded for happy hour. didn't get a chance to sit outside at the awesome patio due to wind, but i'll come back again. the food is a great portion size! lots to pick from on the menu. i got the chicken parm and i think i got three helpings of it. the might as well cocktail was great flavor and just right amount of alcohol. fried artichokes were also great with the extra toppings, added to the flavor. everything was great besides the noise level, but i'll be back read more

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The specials are always great, the portions are TOO big sometimes, and the staff is really friendly and helpful. In the summer, you can't beat the patio, and if you need a event space, there's NO place nicer than the room at Tony D's! read more

Tony D's - Salmon specials are the best!!! - Pizza Near Me - Rochester, New York

Somehow we've not been to Tony D's since they relocated from Corn Hill. We decided to dine outside on their gorgeous patio. It is like being whisked away somewhere that is not in the city of Rochester. It was super inviting and relaxing. Definitely experience it if the weather is right. We started with some of the best meatballs I've had. Perfectly cooked with lovely sauce. We then tried the Margherita and Beesting pizzas. Both were very good, though the Beesting was a standout. The Burrata salad was also lovely. While the ambiance and food were spectacular, the service was lackluster. We had to ask multiple times for our server to come -- to order entrees after the meatball starter was eaten, missing items, drink refills, etc. The salad also came out about 7 minutes after the pizzas, which was strange. We are still giving it 5 stars, however, as we think the experience was limited to this server since other tables didn't have this experience. Also, it was a lovely night to relax on their patio and we weren't in a rush. We will return. read more

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With fast and friendly service I ordered the Chicken Milanese. It was incredible, the portion was huge, the meat was tender and the salad mixture with the tomatoes and cucumbers was a perfect complement to the entree.For dessert i got the cannoli it was huge and delicious. There is a large bar to grab a cocktail. You can dine indoor or outdoor. There is plenty of on-site parking or valet. read more

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With so many choices on the menu I decided on the Bianca Pizza.With speedy service and a smile my pizza arrived, it was made with four cheeses, evoo and roasted garlic.It was hot, huge and tasty.For dessert I ordered a big cannoli ,it was amazing, so yummy. Nice size bar to grab a beer or wine and indoor and outdoor area seating for your convenience. Plus lot or valet parking. read more

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Incredible trip to Tony D's! And not the first! I have been here several times at the tables, in the yard and twice at the bar. Emily G. was amazing getting me a Cab Sav, an incredible chicken parm and helped me get on my way to Syracuse. I grew up in Roch but have taught in Syracuse for 30 years and Tony D's is the place for Italian and service! My wife and I went to Italy a year ago and this place is the only place that comes close! Great job Tony D's! read more

Tony D's - Love their Chicken Parm! Had to take 1/2 home! - Pizza Near Me - Rochester, New York

Love this place when I'm in ROC. Great busy vibe; aroma from the kitchen is incredible. Great food. Large portions and it's all very tasty. Service is great for a really busy place that gets pretty crazy in the summer months. I haven't tried everything on the menu though I can say the meatballs and the seafood pasta are off the chart. Definitely recommend. read more

Tony D's - Seafood pasta - Pizza Near Me - Rochester, New York

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What a gem! One of my coworkers told me about this place, so I'll tell you. And alas, I have no pictures. The food and drinks are excellent. That being said; there's the atmosphere. A huge part of that is the staff. They are impeccable, again, after my second visit within 2 weeks. Spot on!! the place runs like clockwork and the employees are so friendly and personable, even with how busy they are. It's expensive, like anything these days, but they don't skimp on the portions of food served. If you like meatballs, the appetizer- they are 3 the size of a baseball. Very good Caesar salad. Tutti mangia. That's the atmosphere. The staff at this place takes it from a warehouse dining experience to a restaurant where you feel so welcomed. That's rare these days... read more

I actually went to Tony D's for dinner on Valentine's Day a year ago (late on my review, but they deserve). It was my first time and the restaurant had beautiful ambiance with low-light and candles. We were greeted, seated immediately and the front staff was great. I had a glass of champagne and ordered a Caesar salad to start. Let me tell you, this was the best Caesar I have ever had! Fresh, lots of parm how I like, and the bits of prosciutto added amazing flavor. Not to mention it was huge - more than enough for my date and I to share. I ordered the blackened grouper (a special at the time I think) and it was delicious. Flavorful and spicy (it was even better the next day for leftovers). My date had the breaded cod fish and potatoes, which he enjoyed. Overall this is a beautiful restaurant with comforting food and great dinner portions. Our waiter and any staff we encountered were kind and attentive and I will definitely be back to try more menu items. read more

Tony D's - Pizza Near Me - Rochester, New York

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Buon Appetito! What's not to like about a well-made, delicious coal-fired pizza? As an anchovy lover, I had the Napoli, and it was amazing. My son enjoyed the Carciofi, and my daughter loved her special. We arrived at 5 pm, just in time to get a seat outside overlooking the waterway. The ambiance was perfect, adding to the overall delightful experience. Tony D's in Rochester is definitely a must-visit for pizza enthusiasts! read more

Tony D's - Pizza Near Me - Rochester, New York

I got take out yesterday. $84 plus 6 tip, so dropped $90. Food was decent as usual, slighty below normal high standards. But was told 20 minutes for pick up. Front desk hostess was incredibly rude, complacent and fake. Showed up in 20 minutes. Got out of there with food 12 minutes later. The lead hostess was actually a bitch. And I don't just toss that term around. Completely not belonging in such a typically well run, classy organization. Y'all have a problem out front and would be wise to fix it. I'm one more incident, and this is the second such encounter with said rude hostess, away from not coming back. Jay, I love you pal, but you got a virus spreading out front... read more

Amazing customer service from the moment you walk in the door! Food is AMAZING! I'm not sure what Jay and his team is doing but the dishes they serve are incredible! You have to experience it to understand. Our server , Tiffany was amazing, attentive, professional and knowledgeable about everything. It is so refreshing to go out for an amazing meal with amazing customer service. Thank you read more

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Food: these two pizzas were Fab! Def some of the best pizza in Rochester:) Service: both the host and server were very friendly, we had a nice convo with our server, he was very helpful in choosing a good couple pies;) Ambiance: love it. Very cool fun atmosphere, love the music, energy, def a great spot to hit up on a weekend night when ur trying to have some fun! Oh and the chairs are super comfortable, great for those w back issues lol read more

Tony D's - The Margherita - Pizza Near Me - Rochester, New York

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I came in for a early dinner with a friend, and we were seated right away. It was not very busy, but as it got later, the place quickly filled up with a long waiting list, so I recommend trying to come a bit before dinner rush to beat the crowds and get a parking spot as it fills up quickly. We ordered the aranchini with prosciutto and pine nuts as our appetizer, and it was delcious. The prosciutto and pine nuts gave it such a rich and deep flavor, and they were spectacular. For the mains I ordered the bucatini, which was cherrywood bacon, rapini, chili crisp, pickled red onion, and parmigiano-reggiano. My friend ordered the pan roased jumbo shrimp, which was lemon, saffron, and leeks, over risotto verde. We loved them both. The risotto and bucatini were both cooked beautifully, and full of flavor. Overall, it was a great dinner, and I cannot wait to come back again! read more

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Fantastic place to eat. The main server was excellent, and the support staff clearing plates, refilling drinks, and boxing food made the whole experience seamless and efficient. The food was phenomenal and arrived incredibly fast. We had reservations for 5, were seated promptly, ordered, and finished everything; I'm writing this at 5:47. read more

Haven't been to Tony D since they moved to the new location for the money we spent. There are numerous other restaurants I would rather go. How can you ruin a drink Tony Dee did I ordered a tango ray dry martini it didn't come dry if it was Tangarey gin, it was diluted with water. My wife ordered a cosmopolitan. She said it was the worst. We looked up at the bar. They had three young kids as bartenders probably don't know how to mix strings tried their bee sting pizza everybody raised about for me just so so everything was super expensive. Could go to Avino or half a dozen other places with better service and more variety of dishes for the same or lesser price oh well, won't be going back there but we gave it a shot. Sorry, Tony D's. read more

I went to Tony D's for lunch by myself. The elegant environment was relaxing, and the perfect summer weather made the outdoor seating ideal. Friendly and attentive staff enhanced my dining experience. I was eager to try their Italian cuisine. I ordered the eggplant caponata with garlic bread as an appetizer, but it was cooked in an excessive amount of oil, making the plate overly greasy. For my main course, I selected the penne marinara and meatball, but was severely disappointed. The sauce lacked any notable flavors, including salt, and the massive meatball didn't even taste like a meatball. I have no idea what it was. The restaurant's prices don't match the quality of the food, and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. It's a disgrace for a restaurant to claim to be upscale with high prices but serve food comparable to fast food establishments. read more

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My fiancé and I came here for a late Valentines Day celebration and had a really nice time. A reservation that I thought was made for me, wasn't (not the restaurants fault) but the employees at the host stand were super helpful and we ended up sitting at an open spot at the bar. Bartenders were very busy but were very attentive and friendly. The food we ordered came out really fast. We started off with the calamari and artichoke appetizers which were pretty big portions and absolutely delicious. I LOVED the creamy pesto sauce with the calamari, it tasted so fresh and was different from any other place I've been to. The ricotta and sauces with the lightly fried artichokes was also very good. We actually also ordered the chicken Milanese and the combination of both together was even better. The Sicilian pizza, which is a pretty decent size (probably enough for 3-4 people) and was on the thicker/breadier side but the flavors were good. We really enjoyed the ambiance of this place too. They have high quality food but it's not some super quiet boring restaurant, there's good music playing, there's a lot of hustle and bustle and it made the environment more enjoyable and entertaining . I would definitely come back! read more

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Ambiance was good but it is very very loud. Bar had good drink options. The apps were ok calamari was good the garlic bread was a little overpowering. I dinners were all good and the shrimp dishes were excellent - the shrimps were massive (pricey but worth it). Our service was rough and we had almost 45 minutes between apps and mains. Overall it was good but I would not rush back. read more

Oh what an experience!! We were sat at the chefs table for my nephews birthday and it was a perfect way to celebrate! We got to watch how everything was prepared as well as some preparation questions. Did you know the proper salt & pepper ratio was 30% salt to 70% pepper? We didn't either! From the amazing food to the impeccable service - everything was perfect! read more

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I was happy to check out their new location! I miss being along the river in corn hill, but this did not disappoint! The service was just fine. Our server only came by when necessary. It has a very dim, modern vibe in there. The food was fantastic. read more

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The food here is amazing service is superb. The best itailian food you will find in Rochester. This is Tony Ds new venue which is much more spacious and great for larger groups. I am excited for it to be summer because they have a large outdoor patio as well! read more

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The focaccia bread was amazing. It was a round loaf, cut in half with a lot of garlic spread. The top had an incredible crispy crust and the bread was moist and almost biscuit like. The Chicken parm was large and delicious, with a stripe of pesto. The Di Mare was delicious, and the soft shell crab special was over a super good salad. read more

Headed out for an Anniversary dinner... we had been planning to try the new Tony d's location for a while. I have heard nothing but great things. Well, it didn't disappoint. Great ambiance... great staff and delicious food. We went early, so we were able to walk right in. But most nights I'm sure you need a reservation. Try them out!! read more

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Great experience! Came here from out of town before a comedy show. Our server jack was amazing & went above & beyond paying close attention to my allergy read more

This restaurant is really pretty inside! The food was good but I wouldn't say the pizza is best like other reviews but it wasn't bad. The chicken was really good though. I shared both these dishes with a friend and had leftovers too. read more

Tony D's - Pizza Near Me - Rochester, New York

We enjoyed our meals for my birthday dinner. A table of 5 adults got a variety of meals from the Caesar salad, spaghetti and meatballs, rigatoni bolognase, calamari, veal parm, and seafood pasta. The hibiscus margarita was great and pretty potant! The service was friendly and attentive. Our waitress gave the prices with the specials and we appreciated that. At the end of our meal I was given a free canoli for my birthday! It was delicious. The ambiance is casual and upscale. The prices are steep, and that's why I gave it a 4 out of 5. I wouldn't say it's a place to visit often or frequently because of the cost, but every once in a while would be nice read more

Tony D's - Hibiscus margaritas - Pizza Near Me - Rochester, New York

Our meal was delicious BUT I must say at the end of eating we asked our server why don't you serve bread and she said oh we do, you just have to ask for it . Really! Also for the prices of each meal, no salad comes with it . Really! Their bottle of wine prices are outrageous I may add too. Liked the old place much better, probably won't go back . read more

The pasta was amazing! Beesting was perfect combo between sweet and spicy. Hosts were super friendly and our waitress was very attentive to the table. read more

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What a great experience. Jay Speranza the owner and chef has dialed in the recipe for a wonderful evening. We were greeted by Alex Speranza who was kind enough to hold our table as we were late for our reservation. Our server Kristyn R. was amazing and clearly knew the menu and details of the specials. Appetizers were amazing unfortunately I did not grab a pic of the arancini and greens and. beans and greens. Kristyn made sure we had plenty of bread to mop up the goodness! Entrees all came out hot with excellent presentation. Chef Jay Speranza and his son Alex clearly pay attention to the detail for seasoning and doneness for beef chicken and tricky seafood. The wine list has something for everyone and cocktails were great. Well done! read more

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My wife and I really enjoyed our meal at Tony D's last Friday. It was busy but our server was attentive and available. My wife had a crab cake appetizer and the lobster linguine. She raved about both and while she may not consider herself such I consider her something of a crab cake expert since she has enjoyed them I. Various parts of the country. I had the fish special, halibut and it too was very good. Finally, for dessert my wife had the pistachio pound cake and was very pleased. Overall service was outstanding and the food top notch. We will be back. read more

This is one of my favorite restaurants in the Rochester area, the food was fantastic, the service was very attentive, and the ambience was terrific especially the art indoors and the vibe outdoors on the patio. The restaurant was well designed in a former factory building and the crowd was well-dressed but not overly formal. I was with a large party and the hostess was able to accommodate us on short notice, we ordered a number of appetizers my favorites being the Calamari and Arancini. I ordered the Chicken Alla' Bobo which did not disappoint as did the spumoni for the dessert which was huge. We also grabbed some drinks outside at the lounge area which was beautiful during sunset. read more

Tony D's - Outside - Pizza Near Me - Rochester, New York

Do not get the scampi meal. The vibes are great, service is awesome, but the scampi was the worst meal I've ever had in my life. The sauce was way too thin, and with the noodles they chose it absorbed nothing and raw calamari noodles was just a horrible combination. Would absolutely go again just get something else! read more