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Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations鈥�67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots鈥攂oth new and long-standing鈥攖o try out, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Rochester, according to reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. Zoc's Gourmet

- Rating: 4.7/5 (55 reviews)
- Address: 975 Chili Ave. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Burgers, Vegan, Breakfast & Brunch
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#29. Caramel Bakery and Bar

- Rating: 4.7/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 647 Park Ave. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Bakeries, Bars, Cafes
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#28. Seasons' Noodle

- Rating: 4.7/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 50 Chestnut St. Ste C201 Rochester, New York
- Categories: Noodles
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#27. Chortke

- Rating: 4.7/5 (292 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 352 Goodman St. North Rochester, New York
- Categories: Persian/Iranian, New American, Beer, Wine & Spirits
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#26. Master Falafel

- Rating: 4.7/5 (93 reviews)
- Address: 519 Monroe Ave. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Middle Eastern
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#25. BROTH on main

- Rating: 4.7/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 240 East Main St. The Mercantile on Main Rochester, New York
- Categories: Soup, Vietnamese, Vegan
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#24. Youkoso Sushi

- Rating: 4.7/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1455 East Henrietta Road Rochester, New York
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
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#23. Peach Blossom

- Rating: 4.7/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 9 East Main St. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Mexican
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#22. Babylon Restaurant

- Rating: 4.7/5 (92 reviews)
- Address: 1475 East Henrietta Road Rochester, New York
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Halal
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#20. ThaiYada Restaurant

- Rating: 4.7/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 315 Alexander St. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Thai
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#19. Jasmine Restaurant Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1761 Mt Hope Ave. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Mediterranean
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#18. Grass Fed Rochester

- Rating: 4.7/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 980 Monroe Ave. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Vegan
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#17. Railway Station Diner

- Rating: 4.7/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 836 West Ridge Road Rochester, New York
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Diners
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#15. The Pizza Shoppe

- Rating: 4.8/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1601 Penfield Road Rochester, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Pasta Shops, Italian
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#14. Ricci's Italian Imports

- Rating: 4.8/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3180 Latta Road Rochester, New York
- Categories: Delis
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#13. Swan Market

- Rating: 4.8/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 231 Parsells Ave. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Meat Shops, German, Delis
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#12. Peels on Wheels

- Rating: 4.8/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1157 Culver Road Rochester, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Vegan
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#10. Boba Mi

- Rating: 4.8/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 376 Jefferson Road Rochester, New York
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Coffee & Tea, Vietnamese
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#9. Carmen's Cooking

- Rating: 4.8/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 1855 Monroe Ave. Brighton Commons Mall Rochester, New York
- Categories: Latin American, Puerto Rican
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#8. Chuy's Taqueria

- Rating: 4.8/5 (48 reviews)
- Address: 1754 Mt Hope Ave. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Mexican
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#7. Bookeater

- Rating: 4.8/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 836 South Clinton Ave. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Bookstores, Cafes
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#6. Galicia Restaurant

- Rating: 4.9/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 489 South Ave. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Ukrainian, Coffee & Tea
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#5. Happy Gut Sanctuary

- Rating: 4.9/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 229 Mill St. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Kombucha, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#4. Angelinas

- Rating: 4.9/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 689 South Ave. Rochester, New York
- Categories: New American, Wine Bars
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#3. Squatcho's

- Rating: 4.9/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 17 East Main St. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Vegan, Chicken Wings
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#2. CRUMPETS

- Rating: 4.9/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 441 Monroe Ave. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Cafes
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#1. Falafel Aleppo

- Rating: 4.9/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 3240 Chili Ave. Ste A1B Rochester, New York
- Categories: Falafel
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.

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