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Coal-fired ovens turn out thin-crust pizzas in a bustling spot with Italian entrees & a river view.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 4–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 4–11 PM |
| Sunday | 4–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1290 University Ave, Rochester, NY 14607
Phone: (585) 413-3640
Website: https://www.tonyds.net/
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Reservations: tripleseat.com
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Tony D’s in Rochester, NY. Call us at (585) 413-3640. Check out our location and hours, and latest menu with photos and reviews.
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Tony D’s is a trendy pizzeria that also offers traditional Italian dishes. The restaurant is popular for its authentic signature pizzas.
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Details. . 94% recommend (2,222 Reviews). . $$. . Closed now. . 1290 University Ave, Rochester, NY, United States, 14607 ; Links. . tonyds.net ; Contact info.
Reviews
Paul Meijer
A night out at Tony D’s on University Avenue delivers the kind of hospitality and flavor that reminds you why dining out still matters.
I had the pleasure of dining with my friend Bianca, someone I originally met when she was managing a hotel I frequently stayed at. You know me, I tend to make friends wherever I go, and Bianca is one of those connections that stuck. Sharing a meal with someone who appreciates great service and quality as much as I do always elevates the experience.
The evening began with the Paisley Park, a cleverly balanced mocktail built on Seedlip Garden 108, raspberry purée, lemon, and soda. It’s light, garden-fresh, and refreshing without trying too hard to impress. Off-menu, I requested a fresh-squeezed lemonade, and the bartender obliged without hesitation, a small gesture that speaks volumes about the house’s service philosophy. Not every place passes that quiet test of attentiveness. This one did.
The appetizer? Egg-battered artichoke hearts, set against a cushion of whipped ricotta and sharpened with Calabrian chili oil and lemon aioli. Crunch, cream, heat, and zing, all in proper conversation. It’s one of those dishes that knows how to introduce a meal, confidently and with a little wink.
Then came the C.A.B. beef tenderloin, cooked right to the edge of medium and left to rest just enough to let it shine. Roasted potatoes and spinach played reliable backup, while the Chianti-veal reduction tied the whole plate together with just the right amount of drama.
The food holds its own, but it’s the service that seals the memory. Tiffany guided the evening like a pro, knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely warm. Ask for her.
Tony D’s roots stretch back to 2008, originally making its name in Corn Hill Landing with coal-fired pizzas and Italian-American comforts. After tragedy struck in 2016 with the passing of its founders, longtime chef Jay Speranza took the reins. In 2023, the restaurant reopened in its current University Avenue location, bringing with it both history and a refreshed energy. It’s a comeback story grounded in good food, better people, and a sense of place that makes you want to return before you’ve even left the table.
#MeijerFineClub #HospitalityLeadership #RestaurantExperience #FoodServiceExcellence #RochesterNY
… moreI had the pleasure of dining with my friend Bianca, someone I originally met when she was managing a hotel I frequently stayed at. You know me, I tend to make friends wherever I go, and Bianca is one of those connections that stuck. Sharing a meal with someone who appreciates great service and quality as much as I do always elevates the experience.
The evening began with the Paisley Park, a cleverly balanced mocktail built on Seedlip Garden 108, raspberry purée, lemon, and soda. It’s light, garden-fresh, and refreshing without trying too hard to impress. Off-menu, I requested a fresh-squeezed lemonade, and the bartender obliged without hesitation, a small gesture that speaks volumes about the house’s service philosophy. Not every place passes that quiet test of attentiveness. This one did.
The appetizer? Egg-battered artichoke hearts, set against a cushion of whipped ricotta and sharpened with Calabrian chili oil and lemon aioli. Crunch, cream, heat, and zing, all in proper conversation. It’s one of those dishes that knows how to introduce a meal, confidently and with a little wink.
Then came the C.A.B. beef tenderloin, cooked right to the edge of medium and left to rest just enough to let it shine. Roasted potatoes and spinach played reliable backup, while the Chianti-veal reduction tied the whole plate together with just the right amount of drama.
The food holds its own, but it’s the service that seals the memory. Tiffany guided the evening like a pro, knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely warm. Ask for her.
Tony D’s roots stretch back to 2008, originally making its name in Corn Hill Landing with coal-fired pizzas and Italian-American comforts. After tragedy struck in 2016 with the passing of its founders, longtime chef Jay Speranza took the reins. In 2023, the restaurant reopened in its current University Avenue location, bringing with it both history and a refreshed energy. It’s a comeback story grounded in good food, better people, and a sense of place that makes you want to return before you’ve even left the table.
#MeijerFineClub #HospitalityLeadership #RestaurantExperience #FoodServiceExcellence #RochesterNY
Steve Martino
Love this place. Never disappoints and last night was another example. Great food, amazing service, and I really like the atmosphere there. We started with the focaccia bread as an appetizer (huge portion), ordered the 14oz steak special (cooked perfectly with ample sides), and the Lobster/pasta dinner (plenty of huge Lobster chunks). We ate as much as we could and still had leftovers to enjoy. And as always, the service there is top-notch, which is rare at most restaurants these days. Can’t wait to go back!
… moreTasha
Exceptional food and outstanding service from start to finish! Our waiter, Mike, was attentive and quick to take our orders, setting the tone for a fantastic dining experience. The appetizers were not only delicious but generously portioned—perfect for sharing. The calamari, garlic focaccia, and mussels with shrimp are absolute must-haves.
The entrées somehow managed to be even better. The chicken parm and stuffed shells were cooked to perfection and packed with flavor. And just when we thought we couldn’t eat another bite, the apple caramel cheesecake changed our minds. Creamy, perfectly balanced, and not overly sweet—it was the ideal ending to an already amazing meal.
The entire team at Tony D’s deserves praise. From the warm smile at the door to the welcoming, efficient staff throughout the restaurant, we felt genuinely cared for without ever feeling rushed or forgotten. We’ve also visited several times for brunch over the summer, and the live entertainment creates the perfect weekend atmosphere.
Tony D’s consistently delivers a top-tier experience, and we can’t wait to return again and again!
… moreThe entrées somehow managed to be even better. The chicken parm and stuffed shells were cooked to perfection and packed with flavor. And just when we thought we couldn’t eat another bite, the apple caramel cheesecake changed our minds. Creamy, perfectly balanced, and not overly sweet—it was the ideal ending to an already amazing meal.
The entire team at Tony D’s deserves praise. From the warm smile at the door to the welcoming, efficient staff throughout the restaurant, we felt genuinely cared for without ever feeling rushed or forgotten. We’ve also visited several times for brunch over the summer, and the live entertainment creates the perfect weekend atmosphere.
Tony D’s consistently delivers a top-tier experience, and we can’t wait to return again and again!
marty
Excellent place they have outstanding Italian food we stopped for a quick meatball and drinks The drinks were delicious. They have a great friendly professional staff I highly recommend Tony D’S for a great dinning experience
… moreAnthony
Love to stop here when I’m in town for some classic Italian dishes, the wood fired pizza is really tasty. Got the meatballs and ricotta heard great things about it, the ricotta is very creamy and the meatballs fall right apart (sorry forgot to get a picture). Got the calamari, which was really tasty. The 4 cheese pizza add sausage was delicious. Lastly ordered the chicken parm with vodka sauce, which was also really tasty. Service was good, the coffee was really nice after dinner. Over all good experience.
… moreTyler Pierce
This is a much better restaurant than their corn hill landing location! Went here for dinner because we were in the area, and honestly wasn’t really that excited to go because of past experiences at their old location. Well I was pleasantly surprised! Their cocktails were great, food was awesome – I very much appreciated the Sicilian style pizza over the Neapolitan style. The service was wonderful and the vibe inside was very nice. I would definitely go back and would highly recommend it here for anyone looking for a good Italian spot.
… moreNick Pannunzio
Had lunch at Tony D’s and it was very good was not expecting incredible sandwiches in both quality and quantity! The greens and beans with sausage is to die for. Had the meatball sandwich with an amazing roll with a hot pepper place in between the cheese and sauce. The eggplant sandwich was delicious and huge and stacked with eggplant. Can’t forget the homemade french fries..
Tony D’ is a must stop in Rochester.
… moreTony D’ is a must stop in Rochester.
Lucky Lakh
Always love Tony Ds! Incredible staff, service, and food. Shout out to miss Kitty for my favorite dessert in all of the land.. the pistachio cake!!! I’ve literally called ahead before and begged them to save a serving for me when coming in that night because it always sells out! Deff worth trying!
… moreMichelle Murphy
We visited for the very first time and expected a very quiet ambient atmosphere. What we found was extremely loud, what we both would consider as similar to cafeteria noise ( video attached) . I think they can benefit from some noise canceling material on the ceiling and or walls. Service was extremely quick, almost too quick for the type of dining experience we thought we were getting. From time of arrival to departure was less than 1 hour. We ordered calamari, baked clams and one of the specialty pizzas. Per other high-end dining experiences, we set aside 2 hours. (Based on noise level we chose to order all apps) Food was incredible, service was fantastic. Despite the noisy atmosphere, we would likely return based on how good the food and service were.
… more21 AM
Second time here! We went out again for dinner a few nights ago. When we were seated, the waiter let us know that they don’t have any bread to offer. While unfortunate, I already knew what I wanted so I ordered the calamari to start. When we started to order, the waiter didn’t seem interested in offering good service until I ordered my favorite, the off menu ny strip steak. Suddenly, he told me he was going to check on the bread and was friendlier than before my order.
The steak was cooked perfectly, salad was great but the fries were very undercooked. I didn’t see my waiter till we were just about done so I ordered a beer and told him about the fries. He said he was going to see what he can do; but after bringing me the beer and later the check. Nothing was done until I asked what was to be done about the 1/3 of my meal that I couldn’t eat. He took off the $6 beer and left. I tipped in case they split it.
Not sure if the assumption that I wouldn’t tip was the cause of the initial service, but tipping potential shouldn’t be the catalyst of good service
… moreThe steak was cooked perfectly, salad was great but the fries were very undercooked. I didn’t see my waiter till we were just about done so I ordered a beer and told him about the fries. He said he was going to see what he can do; but after bringing me the beer and later the check. Nothing was done until I asked what was to be done about the 1/3 of my meal that I couldn’t eat. He took off the $6 beer and left. I tipped in case they split it.
Not sure if the assumption that I wouldn’t tip was the cause of the initial service, but tipping potential shouldn’t be the catalyst of good service