Located in the center of Greece on the major thoroughfare of Ridge Road, this intimate eatery serves Italian and American cuisine. Bella Paste Cafe's menu includes entrees such as chicken French, stuffed haddock and submarine sandwiches. Diners can also select pizza, which comes with four free toppings, or a "create your own pasta" meal with a choice of pasta, sauce and meat options. Bella Pasta Cafe is open daily for lunch and dinner.
Bella Pasta Cafe
2846 Ridge Road W.
Rochester, NY 14626
(585) 340-6100
bellapastacafe.com
Greece's Lamplighter Restaurant is situated in the town's northern section near the I-390 expressway. Open since 1970, the restaurant serves American cuisine with an Italian flair in a formal setting. Specialty entrees include chicken Milanese, a grilled Delmonico steak and a hazelnut-crusted pork tenderloin. The intimate dining room features traditional European-style decor. During the months of January, March and September, diners can also choose from a special German menu, including dishes like cabbage soup, knackwurst and Wiener schnitzel. Lamplighter Restaurant is closed Sundays and opens early for lunch Tuesday through Thursday.
Lamplighter Restaurant
831 Fetzner Road
Rochester, NY 14626
(585) 225-2500
lamplighterrestaurant.com
The Distillery is a sports bar with an extensive restaurant section and lively, family-friendly atmosphere. The dining room is decorated with sports memorabilia from local teams like the Rochester Amerks, Rochester Red Wings and Buffalo Bills. The menu offers casual fare like sandwiches, burgers, wraps and a Friday fish fry. The bar serves specialty cocktails as well as a large selection of draft and bottled beers. Large flat-screen televisions show all the important sporting events, and locals often gather at the Distillery to cheer on the home team.
The Distillery
300 Paddy Creek Circle
Rochester, NY 14615
(585) 621-1620
thedistillery.com
