Tony D's

Courtney Bates 3 months ago

I usually only leave reviews for positive reasons but…just finished a meal for Father’s Day at my husband’s request since he loves it here. Got the fried mozzarella starter. The lemon sauce it was sitting in had a very strange taste. As a family who LOVE fried mozzarella, none of us were fans. My husband’s glass of Nebbiolo had large floating debris that we were told was “sediment”. It definitely wasn’t sediment but he got another glass and we weren’t charged for it. Our main dishes (Sunday sauce and penne with spicy vodka sauce with chicken cutlet) were mediocre at best. With Rochester being a foodie town, there are much better options, especially for this price point. My husband’s food also came out 20 minutes after my dish and my son’s so we were done eating before he even got his food. Service was as good as it could be for what the staffing was but being on the patio wasn’t optimal on a holiday. Had to wait forever for boxing and even longer to close out the check. Over 2 hours start to finish. Too many other great places in this city to eat for this price ($150+). Won’t be back.

Alara Travels 5 months ago

Food was tasty but not a lot of gluten free options. You can tell the place isn’t really meant for gluten free people (celiac). But, the staff did work to accommodate and verify if certain things were naturally gluten free. I ended up getting the steak, chicken wings and some calamari salad thing. All very tasty. I think the waiter might have mentioned the have GF pasta, but I did not try it. Portions are pretty big!

FriedChicken 5 months ago

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.

Francis Cavalier 5 months ago

Went here for a anniversary dinner , they are well known in and around Rochester . We got the Meatballs and Aranchini for starters , both were amazing , these were the highlights of the meal . I got the Chicken Parm which was really good . My wife got the steak special which was just ok , I was glad I got the Chicken Parm . But if your looking for a nice dinner out I would highly recommend you make it here .

Paul Meijer 10 months ago

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 mea