Lento

4.3 (821)

$30 and under

Organic

274 North Goodman St, Rochester, NY 14607

About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Good for special occasions

Lento is committed to providing unique and delicious dishes using food procured as much as possible from local, sustainable and organic purveyors. The word �Lento� is Italian for slow, and we have embraced the slow food movement. This means making everything from scratch, from food that was raised by sustainable and ecologically friendly practices. It means no artificial growth hormones, unnecessary antibiotics, or rendered animal by-products, and a sparing use of pesticides. There are no microwaves or steam tables in our kitchen and everything is cooked fresh to order. Our website lists most of our local providers. We are happy to promote local farmers on the menu so you know exactly where your food is coming from. We hope you enjoy your dining experience and are happy your dollars are staying in the local economy from farm to plate. Very short walk to the Rochester Auditorium. Close proximity to the Universirty of Rochester, RIT, St. John Fisher and Nazareth.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Organic, Italian, Contemporary French / American
Hours of operation
Bar: Tuesday – Friday @ 5-Close Happy Hour from 5 – 6 Bar is always open until close Dinner: Sunday: Closed Monday: Closed Tuesday: 5 – 9 Wednesday: 5 – 9 Thursday: 5 – 9 Friday & Saturday: 5 – 930
Website
http://www.lentorestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Arthur Rogers
Private party facilities
Lento restaurant is happy to host private events. We are able to create customized menus and tasting menus. Please call 585-271-3470 to learn more.

Location
274 North Goodman St, Rochester, NY 14607
Neighborhood
Rochester
Cross street
University Ave.
Parking details
Parking is located across the street at Rochester Works parking. A sign will be in place indicating the location.
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Fried Cheese-Stuffed Olive$1.50
with hazelnut anchoïade
Grilled Flatbread$10.00
creamy fontina cheese sauce, kale, roasted portobello mushrooms, pecorino, fried sage
Normandy Style Steamed Mussels$12.00
local apples, brandy, cream, garlic, fresh thyme & mushrooms
Duck Liver Pâté$9.00
with pickled red onion & Lento baguette
Duck Fat Frites$7.00
with fresh herbs & garlic aioli
Fried Point Judith Calamari$9.00
with piquillo peppers, chickpeas & garlic aioli
Traditional Poutine$10.00
duck fat frites, duck gravy, First Light Creamery cheese curds
Vegetarian Poutine$10.00
frites, mushroom gravy, First Light Creamery cheese curds
Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras$16.00
toasted pumpkin polenta bread, red wine and apple rosemary gastrique, Bolton Farms micro greens
Roasted Housemade Foie Gras Sausage$8.00
beer caraway mustard and microgreens
Nantucket Bay Scallops$12.00
black trumpet mushrooms, thyme, applewood smoked bacon, Bolton tot soi & parsnip sauce

Raw Oysters

Katama Bay, MA*$2.50
Summerside, PEI*$2.50
Chatham, MA$2.50
Moonstone, RI$3.00
Paradise, BC$3.00

Seafood Bar

Fruits de Mer$65.00
six shrimp, six oysters, six clams, six crab claws, two poached Lobster tails
- Half$35.00
Lobster Tail$10.00
Lemon & White Wine Poached
Wild Gulf Shrimp$2.00
Lemon & White Wine Poached
Littleneck Clams on the Half Shell$2.00
w/ house-made coctail sauce
Jonah Crab Claws$4.00
w/ Lento mustard sauce

Soups & Salads

Bolton Farms Mixed Lettuces$6.00
with aged sherry vinaigrette
Caesar Salad$8.00
romaine, red onion, levain croutons, classic Parmesan dressing
Winter Salad$9.00
Bolton kale, Asian pear, Cayuga Bleu cheese, spiced pumpkin seeds and fall fruit red wine vinaigrette
Lobster Salad$15.00
lemon and wine poached Maine lobster tail, Boston lettuce, avocado, grapefruit & onion
Roasted Heirloom Beet Salad$8.00
Bolton Farms arugula, Lively Run feta, pistachios, ginger sesame vinaigrette
Bolton Farms Spinach Salad$10.00
warm bacon mustard vinaigrette, red wine roasted cippolini onions, butternut squash & soft boiled Seven Bridges Farm egg
Mushroom Soup$6.00
truffle oil and parsley

Housemade Pasta

Roasted Butternut Squash Ravioli$22.00
Sage brown butter sauce, almond amaretti, Bolton spinach & Pecorino
First Light Chevre & Fresh Herb Stuffed Tortellini$23.00
Wild mushrooms, roasted broccoli, tomato sauce & Parmigiano Reggiano

Entrées

Quiche$15.00
Roasted butternut squash, local shiitake mushrooms, apples, garden sage, First Light Creamery gouda, petit house salad
Grilled Seven Bridges Farm Filet Mignon$32.00
porcini, thyme & potato gnocchi, wild mushrooms, kale & leeks, Cayuga bleu cheese, garlic & parsley butter
Pan Roasted Mahi Mahi$29.00
Sweet wild shrimp broth, stew of shrimp, crab, sweet potatoes, pineapple coconut rice, lime zest cilantro salad
Stuffed Saddle of Allen's Hill Farm Rabbit$22.00
Local shiitake, spinach & Pecorino Romano stuffing, soft local organic polenta, parsley & garlic roasted baby carrots, cranberry mostarda
Honey Grilled Twin Quails$24.00
Sweet & sour braised local organic cabbage, wild rice with roasted foie gras sausage & cranberry mostarda
Roasted Line Caught Block Island Swordfish$32.00
Paella style with shrimp, clams, crispy Serrano ham, fennel, artichokes & saffron rice, piquillo pepper aioli
Cheeseburger$14.00
house-ground grass-fed chuck, First Light cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and house-made seeded brioche roll. Served with hand cut pomme frites
Lentil-Quinoa Veggie Burger$14.00
zucchini relish, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, house-made seeded brioche roll. Served with hand cut pomme frites. Vegan sesame seed roll available

Cheese

Danascara$4.00
Sheep, Dulcinea, NY
First Light Creamery$4.00
Cow, Cheddar, NY
First Light Creamery$4.00
Goat, Chèvre, NY
First Light Creamery$4.00
Sheep, Feta - NY
Jakes$4.00
Cow, Gouda, NY
Lively Run Cayuga$4.00
Goat, Bleu, NY
Old Chatam$4.00
Sheep, Camembert, NY

Reviews

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4.3

(821)

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
1.8Value

Noise • Moderate

821 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner Gold
Washington DC4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 19, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing, every dish everyone had in our party was excellent.
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Ronpfoodie
New York City26 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 15, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
To my surprise it was $1 oyster night. Very good. Our entrees were delicious. Would highly recommend Lento.
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SamiR
Miami2 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 12, 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I enjoyed the oysters, but was surprised at the quinoa fritters only having 3 as it was under sharing plates. I’d suggest at least 4.
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JohnS Gold
Philadelphia74 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 11, 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was ok, just kind of bland. Was hoping for something with more flavor.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on May 5, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great food. The dessert was a bit small for the cost.
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DonB
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 29, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been to Lento for dinner many times but this was our first Brunch. It was great!
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KathrynD
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 28, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food here is getting better all the time. Creative dishes, fresh ingredients, deliciously prepared.
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MichaelL
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on April 21, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The place was packed when we showed up with a reservation Saturday night. Service with Abby our server was remarkably good given how busy they were. It is a great place to take a date!
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Livetoeat
New York City21 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, great service!!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco6 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our service was excellent. We shared several small dishes and everything was delicious. We will be back again.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Organic, Italian, Contemporary French / American
Hours of operation
Bar: Tuesday – Friday @ 5-Close Happy Hour from 5 – 6 Bar is always open until close Dinner: Sunday: Closed Monday: Closed Tuesday: 5 – 9 Wednesday: 5 – 9 Thursday: 5 – 9 Friday & Saturday: 5 – 930
Website
http://www.lentorestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Arthur Rogers
Private party facilities
Lento restaurant is happy to host private events. We are able to create customized menus and tasting menus. Please call 585-271-3470 to learn more.

Location
274 North Goodman St, Rochester, NY 14607
Neighborhood
Rochester
Cross street
University Ave.
Parking details
Parking is located across the street at Rochester Works parking. A sign will be in place indicating the location.
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Appetizers

Fried Cheese-Stuffed Olive$1.50

Grilled Flatbread$10.00

Normandy Style Steamed Mussels$12.00

Duck Liver Pâté$9.00

Duck Fat Frites$7.00

Fried Point Judith Calamari$9.00

Traditional Poutine$10.00

Vegetarian Poutine$10.00

Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras$16.00

Roasted Housemade Foie Gras Sausage$8.00

Nantucket Bay Scallops$12.00

Raw Oysters

Katama Bay, MA*$2.50

Summerside, PEI*$2.50

Chatham, MA$2.50

Moonstone, RI$3.00

Paradise, BC$3.00

Seafood Bar

Fruits de Mer$65.00

Lobster Tail$10.00

Wild Gulf Shrimp$2.00

Littleneck Clams on the Half Shell$2.00

Jonah Crab Claws$4.00

Soups & Salads

Bolton Farms Mixed Lettuces$6.00

Caesar Salad$8.00

Winter Salad$9.00

Lobster Salad$15.00

Roasted Heirloom Beet Salad$8.00

Bolton Farms Spinach Salad$10.00

Mushroom Soup$6.00

Housemade Pasta

Roasted Butternut Squash Ravioli$22.00

First Light Chevre & Fresh Herb Stuffed Tortellini$23.00

Entrées

Quiche$15.00

Grilled Seven Bridges Farm Filet Mignon$32.00

Pan Roasted Mahi Mahi$29.00

Stuffed Saddle of Allen's Hill Farm Rabbit$22.00

Honey Grilled Twin Quails$24.00

Roasted Line Caught Block Island Swordfish$32.00

Cheeseburger$14.00

Lentil-Quinoa Veggie Burger$14.00

Cheese

Danascara$4.00

First Light Creamery$4.00

First Light Creamery$4.00

First Light Creamery$4.00

Jakes$4.00

Lively Run Cayuga$4.00

Old Chatam$4.00

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable