Cristo's Wood Fired Pizza and Pasta

4.9

482 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

CRISTO'S WOOD FIRED PIZZA and PASTA. Come enjoy our rustic charm and open kitchen. Featuring Appetizers, Salads, Wood Fired Pizza, Pasta, Chicken Dishes and Nightly Features including homemade Desserts. Live Music Wednesdays 5-8.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria
Hours of operation
Sat 3:30 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Thu, Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(585) 622-9000
Website
https://cristosrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Christopher Mayer
Catering
Min 48 Hours Notice Needed; See Website: https://cristosrestaurant.com/catering-menu
Private party facilities
Always available for private events, please contact us through our website.

Location
1308 Buffalo Road, Rochester, NY 14624
Neighborhood
Rochester
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Proscuitto Wraps - Grilled$14.00
Fresh mozzarella wrapped in prosciutto and baked in our wood-fired oven with basil oil
Bruschetta$13.00
Toasted Italian bread with basil infused oil, red onions, diced tomatoes, mozzarella and finished with fresh basil pesto
Arancini$13.00
Chef's choice of the day
Utica Greens$14.00
Braised escarole with cherry peppers, banana peppers and topped with toasted bread crumbs
Sicilian Calamari$17.00
Breaded and fried calamari with chopped olives and hot peppers with a side of lemon aioli
Meatballs$15.00
Ground beef veal and pork with whipped ricotta

Insalata

Add Chicken - $5; Add Shrimp - $2.50 each

Veneto Green Salad$7.00
Mixed greens with Asiago cheese, tomatoes, olives, and homemade balsamic vinaigrette
Caesar Salad$8.00
Romaine with Asiago cheese, provolone and croutons in our homemade creamy Caesar dressing.Caesar dressing contains raw egg
Wedge Salad$14.00
Crispy iceberg lettuce served with Tomatoes, Bacon, Red Onion, Homemade creamy blue cheese and crumbled gorgonzola
Sicilian Salad$18.00
Romaine with olives, roasted red peppers, artichokes, red onion, pepperoncini, and feta with a homemade oregano vinaigrette
Chicken Milanese$21.00
Chicken cutlet with arugula, pickled onions, tomatoes, asiago, and a lemon vinaigrette
Black Angus Steak Salad$22.00
Mixed greens topped with grilled CAB sirloin, red onion, diced tomatoes, Gorgonzola cheese and homemade creamy horseradish dressing

Wood Fired Pizza

Gluten Free Pizza Dough Available $3

Traditional Margherita$16.00
Pomodoro sauce topped with fresh mozzarella and basil
Formaggio$15.00
Pomodoro sauce topped with provolone, mozzarella and asiago cheese
Rustica$18.00
Pomodoro sauce topped with Italian sausage, green peppers, caramelized onions, provolone, mozzarella and asiago cheese
Amante Della Carne$18.00
Pomodoro sauce topped with pepperoni, Italian sausage, salami, red onion, provolone & mozzarella blend, and asiago
Mediterranean$18.00
Pesto sauce topped with spinach, olives, caramelized onions, artichoke hearts, feta and mozzarella cheese
Pollo$17.00
Pesto sauce, topped with chicken, spinach, roasted red peppers, mozzarella, and goat cheese
Le Veneziana$18.00
Olive oil and garlic base topped with prosciutto, cherry peppers, provolone & mozzarella cheese finished with fresh arugula, lemon, and shaved parmesan, asiago and Romano cheese
Mushroom$17.00
Oregano infused oil with shiitake and portobello mushrooms, provolone, mozzarella and goat cheese, drizzled truffle oil

Pasta & Entrees

Gluten Free Pasta Available $2

Butchers Cut$0.00
Chefs choice of steak and sides
- MKT
Sweet and Spicy shrimp scampi$25.00
Fettuccine, shrimp, baby spinach, hot cherry and sweety drop peppers in a white wine butter sauce
Prosciutto & Peas Alfredo$22.00
Homemade fusilli pasta served with proscuitto and peas tossed in a parmesan cream sauce
Vodka Cream Sauce$22.00
Homemade fusilli pasta tossed in a vodka sauce with pancetta and red pepper flakes
Tagliatelle all'Amatriciana$23.00
Homemade Tagliatelle tossed in a red sauce with red onion, pancetta, and Calabrian peppers topped with parmesan, asiago and romano cheese
Pasta con Funghi$21.00
Fettuccine, roasted wild mushrooms, garlic, shallots, fresh herbs, spinach in a light truffle cream sauce or light truffle broth, topped with goat cheese
Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi$22.00
Homemade with choice of sauce: Marinara, Vodka Cream, or Pesto Cream
Chicken Parmigiano$23.00
Italian herb and cheese breadcrumb crusted breast of chicken baked with marinara and mozzarella cheese severed over angel hair pasta
Chicken Marsala$23.00
Sautéed shiitake and portabello mushrooms mixed in a marsala wine sauce served over angel hair pasta
Chicken French$23.00
Egg battered chicken breast served over angel hair with a classic french sauce
Sunday Sauce$22.00
Two meatballs and traditional tomato sauce served with spaghetti

Dolce

Dolce
Ask your server for daily dessert selections

What 482 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.6Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Upstate New York
Best Value
Upstate New York
Italian
Finger Lakes
Best Overall
Finger Lakes
Best Food
Finger Lakes
Best Service
Finger Lakes
Best Value
Finger Lakes
Kid-friendly
Finger Lakes
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cristo's Wood Fired Pizza and Pasta is a beloved gem offering "fresh and delicious" Italian cuisine with standout pizzas and pasta. Guests rave about the "amazing" service and "attentive staff." The atmosphere is "welcoming and warm," making it perfect for a memorable dining experience. A must-visit in Gates!

482 Reviews

D
D
VIP
New York City
48 reviews
5.0
48 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Like if you had a traditional Italian family owned restaurant with fresh pasta, full bar and a cool vibe. Think of an Italian “Cheers” where everyone knows your name AND if you never had wood fired pizza you need to experience that.
Is this helpful?
M
Mary
Upstate NY
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been there several times and have never had a bad experience!! Highly recommend this restaurant.
Is this helpful?
S
Shari
Upstate NY
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I enjoyed our 30th-anniversary dinner at Cristo's Wood-Fired Pizza and Pasta. Everything was wonderful. We received a warm personal welcome from the owners and servers. We ordered an appetizer, wine, and entrees and shared a slice of decadent chocolate cake. If you have not had an opportunity to visit Cristo's, be sure to try it out!
Is this helpful?
N
Neil
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice Italian establishment. We plan on going again.
Is this helpful?
D
Debra
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was SO good! And all of our Celiacs ate safely and deliciously. Fantastic portions, great flavor, and the service was excellent too. Don’t know what to expect, as it’s in a building next to a used car lot, but it was so cute inside and we loved our dinner. Would definitely go back.
Cristo's Wood Fired Pizza and PastaResponded on November 29, 2024
Thank you for coming in and enjoying your time with us!!
Is this helpful?
D
David
VIP
Naples
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional food, friendly staff. It's a pleasure to dine out when the entire staff is smiling and happy to be there. Always an owner in-house.
Cristo's Wood Fired Pizza and PastaResponded on November 29, 2024
Thank you!!!!
Is this helpful?
S
Sharon
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have had dinner here several times, the food is always wonderful! I highly recommend the spicy shrimp scampi, the shrimp is cooked to perfection. The staff is top notch, always very friendly. So glad to have a good restaurant in the neighborhood!
Cristo's Wood Fired Pizza and PastaResponded on November 29, 2024
Thank you so much!
Is this helpful?
G
Genelle
Upstate NY
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it here, can’t wait to go back! Food was wonderful! Music great!
Cristo's Wood Fired Pizza and PastaResponded on November 29, 2024
Thank you and Marco is amazing!
Is this helpful?
S
STEPHEN
New York City
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food and service was great but it was very noisy. Full restaurant and high ceilings amplified the noise.
Cristo's Wood Fired Pizza and PastaResponded on November 29, 2024
Thank you for the kind words!
Is this helpful?
K
Kyle
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our party of 6 had a great experience at Cristo's. We were seated on time, and the table and chairs were comfortable, not cramped for our group. Our server was engaging and attentive. The owners came around several times to chat and check on our group. The food was amazing...huge fresh salads, and entrees that were cooked to perfection, sized to require boxes to take home. Cristo's is a wonderful restaurant, and we will definitely be back!
Cristo's Wood Fired Pizza and PastaResponded on November 29, 2024
Awesome! So glad you guys had a good experience. We will see you again soon!
Is this helpful?

FAQs

Cristo's Wood Fired Pizza and Pasta offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (585) 622-9000.

Cristo's Wood Fired Pizza and Pasta is rated 4.9 stars by 482 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cristo's Wood Fired Pizza and Pasta

1308 Buffalo Road, Rochester, NY 14624

Additional information

Neighborhood
Rochester
Hours of operation
Sat 3:30 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Thu, Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Christopher Mayer
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://cristosrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(585) 622-9000
Catering
Min 48 Hours Notice Needed; See Website: https://cristosrestaurant.com/catering-menu
Private party facilities
Always available for private events, please contact us through our website.

Cristo's Wood Fired Pizza and Pasta

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Mushroom

Tagliatelle all'Amatriciana

Sicilian Calamari

Per Cominciare

Proscuitto Wraps - Grilled$14.00

Bruschetta$13.00

Arancini$13.00

Utica Greens$14.00

Sicilian Calamari$17.00

Meatballs$15.00

Insalata

Veneto Green Salad$7.00

Caesar Salad$8.00

Wedge Salad$14.00

Sicilian Salad$18.00

Chicken Milanese$21.00

Black Angus Steak Salad$22.00

Wood Fired Pizza

Traditional Margherita$16.00

Formaggio$15.00

Rustica$18.00

Amante Della Carne$18.00

Mediterranean$18.00

Pollo$17.00

Le Veneziana$18.00

Mushroom$17.00

Pasta & Entrees

Butchers Cut$0.00

Sweet and Spicy shrimp scampi$25.00

Prosciutto & Peas Alfredo$22.00

Vodka Cream Sauce$22.00

Tagliatelle all'Amatriciana$23.00

Pasta con Funghi$21.00

Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi$22.00

Chicken Parmigiano$23.00

Chicken Marsala$23.00

Chicken French$23.00

Sunday Sauce$22.00

Dolce

Dolce

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Cristo's Wood Fired Pizza and Pasta offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Cristo's Wood Fired Pizza and Pasta restaurant rated?

Is Cristo's Wood Fired Pizza and Pasta currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information