The best restaurants in Rochester

9 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Subway

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Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

350 NH-108 Suite #101 (Unit 1A (Somersworth)

“Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.”

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Granite Steak & Grill and Retail Market

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Casual steakhouse serving prime rib, pasta & seafood in relaxed environs with patio seating.

11 Farmington Rd

“Casual steakhouse serving prime rib, pasta & seafood in relaxed environs with patio seating.”

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Kelley's Row Restaurant & Pub

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Lively Irish bar & grill offering fish 'n' chips, burgers & other pub grub, plus entertainment.

417 NH-108 (Somersworth)

“Lively Irish bar & grill offering fish 'n' chips, burgers & other pub grub, plus entertainment.”

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Villa Pizza and Seafood

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Laid-back fixture offering specialty pizzas, plus a pub with darts, a jukebox & river views.

72 Market St (Somersworth)

“Laid-back fixture offering specialty pizzas, plus a pub with darts, a jukebox & river views.”

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Dante's Pasta & Vino

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Relaxed, long-running Italian bistro & bar featuring classic mains & a weekly jazz brunch.

567 Calef Hwy (Barrington)

“Relaxed, long-running Italian bistro & bar featuring classic mains & a weekly jazz brunch.”

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Wild Willy's Burgers

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Angus, bison, beef & veggie burgers, with shakes & more, in Old West-themed counter-service digs.

724 Columbus Ave

“Angus, bison, beef & veggie burgers, with shakes & more, in Old West-themed counter-service digs.”

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Pizza Hut

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Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

303 N Main St

“Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.”

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Jersey Mike's Subs

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New Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.

155 Market Pl Blvd #3

“New Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.”

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Papa Gino's

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Down-to-earth, family-oriented chain doling out hand-stretched pizzas, plus pasta & subs.

10 Lilac Mall Rd

“Down-to-earth, family-oriented chain doling out hand-stretched pizzas, plus pasta & subs.”

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