Welcome to Polizzi's Restaurant!

We are so glad that you chose to join us!

About

About
Welcome to Polizzi's!
We are a casual fine dining restaurant located at the Village Gate in the heart of
Rochester's Neighborhood of the Arts District.
Our mission is to not only please your palate, but to provide you with an enjoyable overall dining experience as well. It would be our honor to have you as our guest.

Thank you Tom & Debbie Polizzi and our staff!

Restaurant Menu

Entrees & Sides

SHRIMP MENELAUS

WOOD OVEN ROASTED SHRIMP w/ GARLIC, WHITE WINE & LEMON TOPPED w/ FETA CHEESE & SEASONED BREAD CRUMBS

$24

CREAMY MUSHROOM & HERB RISOTTO W/ LUMP CRAB (GF)

ARBORIO RICE, PORCINI & CRIMINI MUSHROOMS, FRESH HERBS, PARMESAN REGGIANO & PECORINO ROMANO CHEESES & HEAVY CREAM TOPPED WITH JUMBO LUMP CRAB w/ TOUCH WHITE TRUFFLE OIL

$27

BOUILLABAISSE (GF)

SHRIMP, SCALLOPS, CLAMS, MUSSELS, MAHI & POTATOES w/ TOMATO - SAFFRON BROTH

$34

GRILLED 12oz VEAL TENDERLOIN MARSALA (GF)

VEAL TENDERLOIN, CRIMINI MUSHROOMS, DEMI GLACE, SHALLOTS, GARLIC & CANTINE – FLORIO MARSALA WINE w/ PANCETTA ROASTED POTATOES

$31

SPAGHETTI CARBONARA W/ CHICKEN & BROCCOLI

PANCETTA, CRACKED BLACK PEPPER, EGG, HEAVY CREAM, PECORINO ROMANO & PARMESAN REGGIANO CHEESES w/PULLED CHICKEN & BROCCOLI

$19

VEGETABLE NAPOLEAN (GF)

LAYERS OF POTATO PANCAKE, PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS, ROASTED RED PEPPERS, SAUTEED SPINACH, FRESH MOZZARELLA CHEESE w/ POLENTA FRIES, BALSAMIC GLAZE & BASIL PESTO AIOLI

$19

MOUSSAKA

SEASONED GROUND BEEF, PORK & VEAL TOPPED w/ EGGPLANT, BECHAMEL SAUCE, GRATED PARMESAN CHEESE & NUTMEG

$22

PORK OSSO BUCCO (GF without PASTA)

RED WINE BRAISED PORK SHANK w/ TOMATOES, ONIONS, CELERY, CARROTS, GARLIC & DEMI GLACE OVER FREGOLA PASTA

$24

STEAK FRITES (GF)

CHAR GRILLED 8oz FLAT IRON STEAK with BORDELAISE SAUCE. HAND CUT FRENCH FRIES TOSSED WITH PARMESAN CHEESE AND VARICOTS VERTS

$27

GRILLED HERB MARINATED LAMB KEBOB (GF)

ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES & POTATOES RÖSTI

$24

PAN SEARED CRISPY SKIN SALMON (GF)

PAN SEARED CRISPY SKIN SALMON OVER BRAISED BLACK BELUGA LENTILS WITH LEMON-THYME CREME FRAICHE

$25

RATATIOULLE (GF)

STEWED ZUCCHINI, SUMMER SQUASH, EGG PLANT, TOMATOES, ONIONS, GARLIC AND BASIL

$6

PANCETTA & GARLIC ROASTED PETITE BRUSSELS SPROUTS (GF)

PETITE BRUSSELS SPROUTS PAN ROASTED WITH DICED PANCETTA, GARLIC AND BUTTER

$6

CAULIFLOWER GRATIN

CAULIFLOWER BAKED WITH CREAMY CHEESE SAUCE AND TOPPED WITH SEASONED BREAD CRUMBS

$6

CREAMY MUSHROOM RISOTTO (GF)

ARBORIO RICE, PORCINI MUSHROOMS, CRIMINI MUSHROOMS, FRESH HERBS, PARMESAN CHEESE AND CREAM TOPPED WITH A TOUCH WHITE TRUFFLE OIL

$6

POLENTA FRIES (GF)

CRISPY PARMESAN CHEESE SEASONED POLENTA "FRIES" WITH BASIL PESTO AIOLI DIPPING SAUCE

$6

SPAGHETTI CARBONARA

PANCETTA, CRACKED BLACK PEPPER, EGG, HEAVY CREAM, PECORINO ROMANO & PARMESAN REGGIANO CHEESES

$6

BROCCOLI W/ ROASTED RED PEPPERS

Broccoli, fired roasted red peppers, garlic and butter

$6

Appetizers

SAGANAKI (FLAMING CHEESE)

FRIED BREADED KASSERI CHEESE FLAMED TABLE SIDE WITH METAKSA BRANDY AND EXTINGUISHED WITH FRESH LEMON, SERVED WITH GRILLED PITA BREAD

$12

ASPARAGI ARROSTO (Gluten Free)

WOOD OVEN ROASTED ASPARAGUS w/ PROSCUITTO, ROASTED RED PEPPERS, PARMESAN REGGIANO CHEESE & AGED BALSAMIC GLAZE

$11

GAMBAS ALA PLANCHA

SEARED SHRIMP w/ GARLIC, SEA SALT, CRUSHED RED PEPPER FLAKES & EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

$16

GRANDMA CARMELLA’S MINULOTTI

WOOD OVEN ROASTED ITALIAN SAUSAGE STUFFED BREAD TOPPED w/ MELTED FRESH MOZZARELLA CHEESE RED SAUCE FOR DIPPING

$10

ATHENIAN BROUSKETA

GRILLED BREAD TOPPED w/ SUNDRIED TOMATOES, CUCUMBERS, ARTICHOKE HEARTS, RED ONIONS & FETA CHEESE

$9

CARPACCIO “SURF & TURF” (Gluten Free)

LEMON & SMOKED PAPRIKA DUSTED AHI TUNA & BLACK PEPPER CRUSTED BEEF TENDERLOIN LEMON AIOLI & BALSAMIC GLAZE

$21

SOUP DUJOUR

$8

CALAMARI FRITO

LIGHTLY FRIED SQUID w/ LEMON GARLIC-AILOI & RED SAUCE

$14

GREEK STYLE CALAMARI FRITO

LIGHTLY FRIED SQUID TOSSED WITH KALAMATA OLIVES, PEPPERONCINI, ROASTED RED PEPPERS, FETA CHEESE, LEMON, WINE & GARLIC

$17

HOUSE MADE SAUSAGE SAMPLER

A SELECTION OF 2 OF OUR HOUSE MADE SAUSAGES GRILLED w/DIJON MUSTARD, OLIVES, CORNICHONE PICKLES, GARLIC MARINATED ROASTED RED PEPPERS & GRILLED BREAD

$11

WARM BURRATA

BALSAMIC GLAZE, FIGS, CURED MEATS & GRILLED GARLIC CRUSTINI

$14

Salads

SPINACI

SPINACH w/ WARM BACON - ROASTED RED PEPPER - PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM VINAIGRETTE W/ RICOTTA SALATA

$7

THE GRECO

MIXED GREENS w/ GRAPE TOMATOES, CUCUMBERS, RED ONIONS, KALAMTA OLIVES, FETA CHEESE & HERB VINAIGRETTE DRESSING

$7

TRADITIONAL CAESAR

ROMAINE, HOUSEMADE CROUTONS, PARMESAN REGGIANO & PECORINO ROMANO CHEESES ADD ANCHOVIES $3

$7

RÚCULA

ARUGULA, DRIED APRICOTS & FIGS, CRUMBLED BLUE CHEESE, TOASTED SLIVERED ALMONDS WHITE BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE DRESSING

$8

BEET SALAD

BEETS & HAZELNUT CRUSTED LEMON THYME GOAT CHEESE OVER MIZED GREENS w/ HONEY - SHERRY VINAIGRETTE

$8

Kid's Menu

Wood Fired Pepperoni Pizza

WITH YOUR CHOICE OF BROCCOLI, CARROT STICKS OR APPLE WEDGES

$8

Wood Fired Cheese Pizza

WITH YOUR CHOICE OF BROCCOLI, CARROT STICKS OR APPLE WEDGES

$8

Chicken Caesar Salad

$8

Crispy Chicken Tenders w/ House Made French Fries

CRISPY HOUSE MADE CHICKEN TENDERS W/ FRENCH FRIES AND YOUR CHOICE OF BROCCOLI, CARROT STICKS OR APPLE WEDGES

$8

Spaghetti w/ Butter & Cheese or Marinara Sauce

WITH YOUR CHOICE OF BROCCOLI, CARROT STICKS OR APPLE WEDGES

$8

Grilled Chicken Breast w/ House Made Fries

WITH YOUR CHOICE OF BROCCOLI, CARROT STICKS OR APPLE WEDGES

$8

Grilled Cheese Squares w/ House Made Fries

WITH YOUR CHOICE OF BROCCOLI, CARROT STICKS OR APPLE WEDGES

$8

Chocolate Milk

$2

Bar Menu

SOUP DUJOUR

HOUSE MADE, CHOOSE FROM A CUP OR BOWL

$8

ITALIAN BREAKFAST PIZZA

PANCETTA, PEPPERS, ONIONS, PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS, POTATOES & FRIED EGGS

$15

VEGETARIAN GREEK PIZZA

ARTICHOKE HEARTS, ARUGULA, KALAMATA OLIVES, ROASTED PEPPERS & FETA CHEESE

$14

PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA AND FIG PIZZA

24 MONTH PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA, DRIED FIGS, GORGANZOLA CHEESE AND BALSAMIC GLAZE

$17

CHARCUTERIE PLATE

MANCHEGO, AGED PROVOLONE, KASSERI & BRIE, ASST SALAMI’S, MARINATED OLIVES w/ GRILLED BREAD

$11

SAGANAKI (FLAMING CHEESE)

BREADED WARM KASSERI CHEESE FLEMBÉ w/ WARM PITA BREAD

$12

ARANCINI

ARBORIO RICE BALLS w/ SWEET FENNEL ITALIAN SAUSAGE, PEAS, RED SAUCE & GRATED CHEESE (VEGETARIAN OPTION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST $10)

$14

TURKEY BURGER

BEEF/VEAL/PORK MIXED WITH SPINACH, ONIONS, DILL & FETA CHEESE ON A GRILLED ROLL w/ SMALL GRECO SALAD & TZATZIKI SAUCE

$13

CALAMARI FRITO

LIGHTLY FRIED SQUID W/ LEMON – GARLIC AILOI & RED SAUCE (GREEK STYLE w/ KALAMATA OLIVES, PEPPERONCINI, ROASTED RED PEPPERS, FETA CHEESE, LEMON, WINE & GARLIC) ADD $3

$14

CARPACCIO “SURF & TURF” (Gluten Free)

LEMON & SMOKED PAPRIKA DUSTED AHI TUNA & BLACK PEPPER CRUSTED BEEF TENDERLOIN LEMON AIOLI & BALSAMIC GLAZE

$20

HOUSE MADE SAUSAGE SAMPLER

A SELECTION OF 2 OF OUR HOUSE MADE SAUSAGES GRILLED w/DIJON MUSTARD, OLIVES, CORNICHONE PICKLES, GARLIC MARINATED ROASTED RED PEPPERS & GRILLED BREAD

$11

TAPAS SAMPLER

FRIED BREADED MANCHEGO CHEESE KEFTEDES (GREEK MEATBALLS) GRILLED OCTOPUS

$15

DESSERTS

HOUSE MADE BAKLAVA w/ BAKLAVA ICE CREAM

Our house made Baklava is layers of phyllo pastry, chopped walnuts, cinnamon, sugar and soaked with local honey scented with a touch of lemon. We make our baklava ice cream in house using Pittsford Farms Dairy vanilla bean ice cream

$8

HOUSE MADE ICE CREAM "SANGAWICH"

2 VANILLA PIZZELLE SPREAD WITH NUTELLA AND "SNADWICHED" AROUND OUR IN HOUSE MADE ESPRESSO CHOCOLATE CHIP ICE CREAM AND TOPPED WITH A DUSTING OF POWDERED SUGAR

$8

HOUSE MADE CREME BRULEE

IN HOUSE MADE VANILLA BEAN CUSTARD TOPPED WITH A CRUST OF BURNT SUGAR

$8

HOUSE MADE SPANISH FRIED ICE CREAM

VANILLA BEAN ICE CREAM COATED IN COCO POWDER, GROUND NUTS, VANILLA WAFERS AND CORN FLAKES. DEEP FRIED AND TOPPED WITH CHOCOLATE AND CARAMEL SAUCES, SPANISH PEANUTS AND WHIPPED CREAM

$8

HOUSE MADE BUTTERSCOTCH BUDDINO

RICH CREAMY BUTTERSCOTCH CUSTARD WITH A CHOCOLATE COOKIE CRUMB CRUST TOPPED WITH SALTED CARAMEL AND CHOPPED HAZELNUTS

$8

HOUSE MADE GRAND MARNIER CHEESE CAKE

Cream & ricotta cheeses mixed with Grand Marnier over a chocolate cookie crumb crust and topped with a rich chocolate ganache

$7

DESSERT SAMPLER FOR 2

2 Mini cannoli, 2 pieces of baklava, 2 small pot de creme, 2 Spanish almond short bread cookies

$12

Catering Menu

Entrees

Meat Lasagna Full pan (20"x12"x4" )

Layers of pasta with sausage, seasoned ground beef/veal/pork and red sauce topped with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses

$180

Meat Lasagna - Half Pan (10x12x4" )

Layers of pasta with sausage, seasoned ground beef/veal/pork and red sauce topped with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses

$90

Pastachio (Greek Lasagna) Full Pan (20"x12"x2.5")

Filo crust with layers of allspice seasoned ground beef/veal& pork, tube pasta mixed with eggs, kasseri, parmesan and feta cheeses and topped with bachamel sauce, parmesan cheese and nutmeg

$100

Pastachio (Greek Lasagna) Half Pan (10"x12"x2.5")

Filo crust with layers of allspice seasoned ground beef/veal& pork, tube pasta mixed with eggs, kasseri, parmesan and feta cheeses and topped with bachamel sauce, parmesan cheese and nutmeg

$50

Meatballs (Per Dozen)

Mixture of ground beef, veal and pork with bread crumbs, onions, eggs and Parmesan and Romano cheeses

$24

Manicotti (Per 24)

Light airy ricotta & parmesan cheeses, filled crepes baked with your choice of our red sauce or marinara sauce

$65

Baked Macaroni Full Pan (20"x12"x4")

Baked penne pasta, ricotta cheese, sliced meatballs, sliced hard boiled egg and mozzarella with red sauce.

$120

Baked Macaroni Half Pan (10"x12"x4")

Baked penne pasta, ricotta cheese, sliced meatballs, sliced hard boiled egg and mozzarella with red sauce.

$60

Chicken French (Per 10 4oz pieces)

Egg battered chicken breast sauteed in house made chicken stock, sherry, lemon juice and butter.

$40

Chicken Parmesan (per 10 4oz pieces)

Chicken breast breaded in Italian bread crumbs topped with red sauce and mozzarella cheese

$40

Breads & Desserts

Mini Cannoli 2.5" (Per dozen)

Filled with Impasata Ricotta Cheese, Powdered Sugar and Shaved Chocolate

$18

Tiramisu (10x12x2.5" half pan serves 16-18)

Sweetened Mascarpone Cheese with Rum, Layered Between Espresso Soaked Lady Fingers & Topped with Cocoa Powder and Shaved Chocolate

$35

Butterscotch Budino (Per dozen)

Butterscotch Custard over a Chocolate Cookie Crumb Bottom with Salted Carmel Sauce & Chopped Hazelnuts

$48

Chocolate - Espresso Pot au Creme (Per dozen)

Baked Chocolate - Espresso Custard Filled Cups

$48

Almond - Anise Biscotti (Per 2 Dz)

2.5 - 3" long

$18

Plain Ciabatta Bread (Per 8" Loaf)

Our house made bread that we serve in the restaurant

$2

Sesame Ciabatta Bread (Per 8" Loaf)

Our house made Ciabatta crusted in toasted sesame seeds!

$3

Bread Dipping Oil (Per Cup)

Extra virgin and pomace olive oils blended with herbs and parmesan cheese

$3

Hot Appetizers

Spanakopta (per dozen)

Spinach, feta cheese, onion, dill & egg filled filo triangles

$18

Tyropita (per dozen)

Egg, Feta & Kasseri Cheese filled filo triangles

$18

Psaropita (per dozen)

Shrimp, Scallop, Crab Meat, Egg, Feta Cheese & Dill filled filo triangles

$24

Arancini with Sausage (per dozen)

Breaded Fried Risotto Balls with Sausage, Peas and Italian Cheeses

$20

Vegetarin Arancini (per dozen)

Breaded Fried Risotto Balls with Peas and Italian Cheeses

$15

Greens and Beans (GF) (10x12x2.5" half pan)

Sauteed Escarole with Cannellini Beans, Garlic, Chicken Stock, butter & Parmesan Cheese (vegetarian option available)

$35

Greens and Beans (GF) (20x12x2.5" full pan)

Sauteed Escarole with Cannellini Beans, Garlic, Chicken Stock, Butter & Parmesan Cheese (vegetarian option available)

$60

Greens, Beans & Sausage (10x12x2.5" half pan)

Sauteed Escarole with Cannellini Beans, Garlic, Chicken Stock, Butter, Parmesan Cheese and Italian Sausage

$40

Greens, Beans & Sausage (20x12x2.5" full pan)

Sauteed Escarole with Cannellini Beans, Garlic, Chicken Stock, Butter, Parmesan Cheese and Italian Sausage

$75

Artichokes French (per 20 pieces)

Egg battered artichoke hearts with Sherry, chicken stock, lemon and butter

$25

Stuffed Whole Fresh Artichokes (per 1/2 Dozen)

Slowly steamed whole artichokes stuffed with a mixture of seasoned bread crumbs, Romano and Parmesan cheeses and olive oil

$30

Grandma Carmella's Minulotti (per dozen slices plus 1 pint of sauce)

Wood fired oven toasted sausage stuffed bread topped with melted fresh mozzarella with your choice of our marinara or red sauce for dipping.

$30

Stuffed Whole Artichokes (per dozen)

Parmesan cheese and seasoned bread crumb stuffed artichoke

$50

Cold Appetizers

Tzatziki (1 pint + 1 bag of pita bread)

Greek Yogurt Dip with Garlic, Cucumber, Lemon & Dill

$15

Meletzansalata, Greek eggplant dip (1 Pint + 1 bag of pita bread)

Roasted eggplant pureed with garlic, red onion, parsley and mayonnaise.

$15

Anti Pasto Platter (serves 10 people)

Cured meats, Cilingini (fresh mozzarella balls), Marinated mixed olives, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers and mushrooms

$45

Athenian Brousketa (per 10 pieces)

Grilled baguette slices topped with sun dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, cucumbers, red onions and feta cheese

$20

House Made Sausages

Blueberry - Chipotle Sausage (per 5lbs)

Pork, Dried Blueberries, Chipotle Pepper,kosher salt, port wine and Garlic

$30

Christmas Sausage (per 5lbs)

Pork, kosher salt, sweet spices, black pepper

$25

Loukaniko (Greek Sausage) per 5lbs

Pork, Lamb, leeks, orange, kosher salt, garlic, coriander, oregano, red wine

$25

Italian Sweet Fennel Sausage (per 5lbs)

Pork, fennel,kosher salt, garlic, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes

$25

Italian Hot Fennel Sausage (per 5lbs)

Pork, fennel, kosher salt, red pepper flakes, black pepper, garlic

$25

Soups

Greek Avgolemno (Per quart)

Creamy chicken with lemon and orzo pasta

$12

Italian Wedding Soup (Per quart)

Chicken, escarole & meatballs

$12

Lentil with Sausage (GF) (Per quart)

Chicken stock, brown lentils, tomatoes, carrots, celery and onions with house made fennel sausage

$13

Cream of Mushroom (V) (Per quart)

Mushrooms, onions, thyme, Sherry, porcine mushroom broth and heavy cream

$13

Potato - Leek (V & GF) (Per quart)

Potatoes, leeks, celery and cream

$10

Salads

Caesar (10 people)

Fresh cut romaine with our in house made Caesar dressing (made without eggs) & croutons, Parmesan and Romano cheeses. **Dressing will given on the side

$25

Greco (Serves 10 people)

Our Greek style salad of mixed greens,red onions, kalamata olives, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, crumbled feta cheese and our in house made herb vinaigrette dressing (dressing served on the side)

$25

Contact

Thank you for taking the time to contact us. We appreciate any comments or suggestions that you may have. Sincerely, The Polizzi's

  • 274 North Goodman St. Suite D-108, Rochester New York, 14607
  • Located inside the Village Gate. Parking is located all through the village gate (additional parking located behind the new buildings located on the left near the railroad tracks) you may enter through the court yard or through the awning marked Entrance B located in the back of the village gate next to the Children's Institute

Team

Tom Polizzi

Chef/Proprietor

Tom's 40 years of experience has come by working at some of the finest restaurants in Rochester.

Thomas "Marty" Moriarty

Sous Chef

Marty and Tom grew up across the street from one another and have known each other their entire lives. Marty is a retired Marine Veteran who worked in the commissary for the Rochester Fast Ferry, helped in the reopening of Deerfield country club where he worked for 4 years and was also the north east regional chef for Holiday Resorts retirement homes.

Janice Plant

Pastry Chef

Janice has worked along side Chef Polizzi as his pastry chef for the last 14 years at both Richardson's Canal House and Tournedos Steak House.

Kim Banker

Cook

Kim worked under Chef Polizzi for almost 9 years at Tournedos Steak House before working at the Grapevine Restaurant & Corner Sports Bar. Kim has worked at Wegmans for over 20 years doing everything from prepared foods to Sushi

Michael Ernst

Cook

Mike, who is the owners son in law, has been in the food industry for a number of years. He ran the burger bar and has worked in all sorts of prepared foods areas at the Pittsford Wegmans where he currently manages the prepared foods packaging department.

Yosef "Joe" Bar-Tzur

Bartender/server

Joe joined our team in May of 2018 after spending the previous 15 years bar tending at Remington's Restaurant

Joe Canny

Server

Joe has worked as a server for the last 35 years at some of Rochesters best restaurants like the Rochester Club, Richardson's Canal House and Tournedo's Steak House with Chef Polizzi

Kimberly Tericano

Server

Before joining Polizzi's Kim spent time working with Chef Polizzi at Tournedos and Mortons Steak Houses

Anna Theil

Hostess

Anna got her 1st restaurant experience working with Tom in the kitchen at Tournedos. She is also a life guard and is working on getting her car racing license.

Brian Eddy

Bartender/Manager

Brian is a SOTA alumni and a member of the NOTA community. Brian comes to us with 10 years of bar tending experience along with having been a assistant food and beverage director at Morton's the Steakhouse, Holiday Inn and TGIF Fridays

Marylou Hockenberry

Hostess

Features

Happy Hour Mon - Fri

Enjoy our Happy Hour specials from 4pm - 6pm. Available at the bar and patio only.

Tuesday Night Wine Specials

Enjoy 1/2 price bottles of wine and we will also wave the corkage fee ($15) when you bring in your own bottle of wine for dinner!

Wednesday Italian American Night

Come in and enjoy our Italian American specials on Wednesday night like artichokes french, greens and beans, chicken french, chicken Parmesan to name a few!

Thursday Night House Made Pasta

Thursday Nights come in and enjoy a fresh in house made pasta special.

Services

GIFT CARD PURCHASING

To purchase a gift card there's a number of options available. You may stop in at the restaurant in the Village Gate at 274 Goodman st north, call us at 585-363-5100 or send us a email at polizzisrestaurant@yahoo.com.