Branca Menu – Pittsford, NY

Type : Italian restaurant

Location : Pittsford, NY

Rustic-chic restaurant with a patio serving wood-fired pizza, gourmet Italian dishes & cocktails. Based on 455 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.1 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery

Branca 14534

Address:
683 Pittsford Victor Rd, Pittsford, NY 14534

Phone: (585) 310-7415

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Hours

Tuesday 4–9 PM
Wednesday 4–9 PM
Thursday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM
Friday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4–10 PM
Saturday 4–10 PM
Sunday 4–8 PM
Monday 4–9 PM

Menu

Dinner Menu
Antipasti Board
assortment of meat & cheese, pickled vegetables, mostarda
$19.00
Arancini
half-pound breaded deep fried risotto ball, stuffed with Taleggio cheese and prosciutto, pesto cream and pomodoro
$14.00
Dates
lemon mascarpone, honey, sea salt
$8.00
Frito Misto
crispy calamari, cherry peppers, seasonal vegetables, spicy pomodoro
$14.00
Polpettone
half-pound house made meatball, stuffed with ricotta, topped with garlic purée & pomodoro sauce, crostini
$14.00
Ricotta Al Metro
wood fired pizza bread, house-made ricotta, oregano EVOO, mostarda, sea salt
$12.00
Seared Polpo
plancha grilled spanish octopus, braised fennel, crispy pork belly, pickled tomatoes, chimichurri
$18.00
Butternut Squash Soup
EVOO powder, pumpkin seeds
$9.00
Caesar
romaine, roasted tomatoes, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, creamy caesar dressing
$12.00
Local Greens
roasted tomatoes, pickled vegetables, mustard vinaigrette
$10.00
Beet
roasted beets, cocoa nibs, lavender, parsley
$12.00
Stracciatella
squash agrodolce, candied walnuts, stracciatella, arugula
$15.00
Chicken Cutlet $6.00
Grilled Chicken $6.00
Shrimp $8.00
Salmon $10.00
Margherita
San Marzano D.O.P., mozzarella, basil, EVOO
$15.00
Pinzatura Di Vespa
San Marzano D.O.P., mozzarella, basil hot sopressata, cherry pepper purée, honey
$17.00
Capri
San Marzano D.O.P., scamorza, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, prosciutto
$20.00
Prosciutto Di Parma
mozzarella, cherry pepper puree, arugula, ricotta, prosciutto di parma
$17.00
Napoli
scamorza, sausage, rapini, pesto, Parmigiano Reggiano
$18.00
Funghi
mozzarella, fontina, riscotto, mushrooms, basil, truffle honey
$16.00
Salami $3.00
Prosciutto $3.00
Sausage $3.00
Mozzarella $3.00
Mushrooms $2.00
Arugula $2.00
Salmon
8 oz Salmon, warm grains and kale salad, carrots, truffle béarnaise
$29.00
Branzino
whole branzino, stuffed with mushroom, rapini, herbs and breadcrumbs, truffle risotto, rapini, charred lemon
$31.00
Chicken Burrata
chicken cutlet, warm burrata, heirloom tomato pomodoro, baby kale & arugula salad, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano
$27.00
Brick Chicken
marinated chicken, baby heirloom carrots, warm farro and kale, peppercorn jus
$28.00
Veal Saltimbocca
breaded rib cutlet, arugula, baby kale, pickled red onions, roasted tomato, charred lemon vinaigrette, prosciutto chips, Parmigiano Reggiano, sage
$32.00
Ribeye
14 oz ribeye, seared trumpet mushrooms, herbed marble potato, herbed butter
$32.00
Duck Linguine
duck confit, chives, duck demi, crispy duck skin, Parmigiano Reggiano
$26.00
Seared Lasagna
braised meat ragú, béchamel, garlic, pomodoro sauce
$25.00
Pappardelle
pappardelle, calabrian chiles, P.E.I. mussels, green onion, lime, breadcrumbs
$25.00
Cavatelli Bolognese
seared veal, beef, and pork bolognese, EVOO, tomato, light cream, Parmigiano Reggiano
$27.00
Gnocchi
pan seared ricotta gnocchi, sausage, pesto cream, pecorino
$26.00
Broccoli Rabe
EVOO, garlic, lemon, red pepper flake, Parmigiano Reggiano
$8.00
Truffle Risotto
parmesan, truffle oil, herbs
$8.00
Spaghetti Squash
pomodoro sauce, garlic, persillade crumb
$8.00
Friday Lunch
Gorgonzola
local greens, seasonal vegetables, gorgonzola, red wine vinaigrette
$10.00
Cavoletti Di Bruxelles
shaved Brussels sprouts, local apple, dried cranberries, spiced walnuts, smoked goat cheese, warm pancetta vinaigrette
$10.00
Insalata Romana
baby romaine, Parmigiano Reggiano, cherry tomato, croutons, fried sardine, Caesar dressing
$10.00
Grano Cimelio
red quinoa, lentil, chickpea, farro, heirloom cherry tomato, ricotta salata, cucumber chive vinaigrette
$10.00
Gnocchi Al Ragù
meat ragù, San Marzano tomato sauce, Parmigiano Reggiano
$15.00
Zucca Spaghetti
spaghetti squash, San Marzano pomodoro sauce, bread crumbs
$14.00
Fish Fry
Peroni beer-battered haddock, fennel orange slaw, Calabrian tartar sauce
$16.00
Polpo
charred octopus, local baby beets, seasonal squash, local carrot purée, Brussels sprout leaves, truffle vinaigrette
$16.00
Margherita
mozzarella, basil, San Marzano tomato sauce, extra virgin olive oil
$14.00
Macellaio
braised meats, mozzarella, Pecorino Romano, ricotta, San Marzano tomato sauce, oregano, extra virgin olive oil
$16.00
Quattro Formaggi
mozzarella, scamorza, ricotta, Pecorino Toscano, basil, extra virgin olive oil
$15.00
Ricotta E Prosciutto Cotto
house-made ricotta, cherry peppers, prosciutto cotto, arugula, Parmigiano Reggiano, roasted garlic oil
$16.00
Branca
mozzarella, basil, house-made spicy pork sausage, Pecorino Romano, tomato sauce
$16.00
Funghi E Taleggio
shiitake, cremini, taleggio, aged balsamic, garlic & truffle oil
$14.00
Vongole
Cape Cod clams, cherry peppers, house-made sausage, lemon, bread crumbs, parsley
$18.00
Vegetariana
artichoke, spinach, mozzarella, balsamic reduction, roasted garlic oil
$14.00
Lunch
Ricotta
whole roasted garlic bulb, EVOO, mostarda, wood fired focaccia
$12.00
Frito Misto
crispy calamari, seasonal vegetables, cherry peppers, roasted red pepper aioli
$14.00
Seared Octopus
planca grilled spanish octopus, braised fennel, pork belly, pickled tomatoes, chimichurri
$18.00
Caesar
romaine, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, roasted tomatoes, caesar dressing
$10.00
Local Greens
seasonal vegetables, roasted tomatoes, pickled vegetables, mustard vinaigrette
$10.00
Chicken Cutlet
arugula, baby kale, roasted tomato, fennel, dijon vinaigrette, Parmigiano Reggiano
$10.00
Salmon $7.00
Chicken Cutlet $6.00
Shrimp $7.00
Grilled Chicken $6.00
Meatball Marinara
San Marzano tomato sauce, housemade meatballs, mozzarella, oregano
$15.00
Chicken Pesto
chicken cutlet, roasted red pepper, mozzarella, basil pesto
$15.00
Portabello
marinated portabello, garlic spinach, mozzarella, roasted red pepper aioli
$15.00
Capicola & Gouda
spicy capicola, smoked gouda, arugula, dijon vinaigrette
$15.00
Cavatelli Bolognese
slow cooked veal, beef, and pork bolognese, EVOO, roasted mushroom, Parmigiano Reggiano, ricotta
$20.00
Gnocchi Alla Ratatouille
ricotta gnocchi, squash, zucchini, onions, heirloom tomatoes, basil, EVOO
$20.00
Seared Lasagna
braised meat ragù, béchamel, Parmigiano Reggiano, garlic pomodoro sauce
$25.00
Prosciutto Di Parma
mozzarella, cherry pepper puree, arugula, ricotta, prosciutto di parma
$17.00
Enzo
onion bacon jam, gorgonzola, scamorza, arugula, pickled red onion, ricotta, speck
$18.00
Caprese
mozzarella, scamorza, cherry tomatoes, basil, pesto, balsamic reduction
$15.00
Funghi
mozzarella, scamorza, mushrooms, basil, carmelized onions, truffle oil
$16.00
Margherita
San Marzano D.O.P., mozzarella, basil, EVOO
$15.00
Bee Sting
San Marzano D.O.P., mozzarella, basil hot sopresatta, cherry pepper purée, honey
$17.00
Branca
San Marzano D.O.P., scamorza, spicy sausage, EVOO
$16.00
Vegan
San Marzano D.O.P., caramelized onions, mushrooms, arugula, EVOO
$15.00
Salami $3.00
Prosciutto $3.00
Sausage $3.00
Mozzarella $3.00
Mushrooms $2.00
Mother’s Day
Chicory
endive, frisée, arugula, baby kale, candied walnuts, pickled cucumber, lemon honey vinaigrette
$12.00
Local Greens
seasonal vegetables, roasted tomatoes, pickled vegetables, mustard vinaigrette
$10.00
Caesar
romaine, roasted tomatoes, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, creamy caesar dressing
$12.00
Frito Misto
crispy calamari, cherry peppers, seasonal vegetables, roasted red pepper aioli
$14.00
Ricotta
whole roasted garlic bulb, EVOO, mostarda, wood-fired focaccia
$12.00
Arancini
breaded deep fried risotto, stuffed with Taleggio cheese, saffron aioli
$14.00
Crostini Alla Melone
crostini, melon, arugula, prosciutto
$13.00
Margherita
San Marzano D.O.P., mozzarella, basil, EVOO
$15.00
Pinzatura Di Vespa
San Marzano D.O.P., mozzarella, basil, hot sopressata, honey cherry pepper purée
$17.00
Bistecca
garlic oil, ribeye, smoked gouda, egg, caramelized onions, pickled red onion, béarnaise
$21.00
Branca
San Marzano D.O.P., scamorza, spicy sausage, EVOO
$16.00
Chicken Burrat
chicken cutlet, warm burrata, sautéed tomato medley, baby kale & arugula salad, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano
$24.00
Frittata
eggs, roasted fennel, spicy sausage, smoked gouda
$22.00
Uovo Al Forno
two fried eggs, spicy pomodoro, Parmigiano Reggiano, cherry pepper purée, chives, focaccia croutons, EVOO
$20.00
Stuffed French Toast
brioche, mascarpone, strawberry
$26.00
Ravioli
ricotta, pomodoro, basil, oregano, Parmigiano Reggiano
$26.00
Truffle Lobster Ravioli
citrus, chive, ricotta, terragon, scallop, béarnaise, persillad crumb
$30.00
Gnocchi Alla Ratatouille
ricotta gnocchi, squash, zucchini, onions, heirloom tomatoes, basil, EVOO
$25.00
Seared Lasagna
braised meat ragù, béchamel, garlic pomodoro sauce
$25.00
Squash Zucchini
EVOO, garlic, basil
$8.00
Smoked Bacon
house-smoked and cured pork belly
$8.00

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Reviews

P.
7/30/23: In Bushnell’s Basin. It was only ok. The brick oven pizza was too charcoal tasting. The bottom of the pizza had lots of charcoal black sections. I read online that burned bits are carcinogenic. I could not eat more than 2 slices, but my friends liked the charcoal taste. The charcoal taste overwhelmed my taste buds. The garlic bread with honey was incredible tasting! The meatball tasted great. There was a worker in the kitchen sporting a long bushy beard with NO beard mask! Some of the female waitresses wore dresses & shorts that I thought were unprofessional, too tight, & too high up on their legs . Of note, Wegmans Holt Rd. uses a brick oven to bake their pizza , but they do not burn their pizza.

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Michael Fallen
Started with the housemate ricotta and calamari. Both did not disappoint. I would say the crostinis for the ricotta should be thinner, by the roasted garlic was an amazing touch. I also enjoyed the butternut squash soup with goat cheese and pepitos. I will definitely put goat cheese in next time I make it at home. I had the scallops, while wife enjoyed the soft shell Crab over risotto. Both dishes were fantastic. I didn’t get a while lot of lobster from the broth with the scallops, but overall I really enjoyed it. The zeppolis were hot and piping fresh from the kitchen for dessert. Service was very attentive and friendly.

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Nicholas Maggi
Great food, great service, great atmosphere, decent prices. I couldn’t ask for a better date for me and my wife. It was amazing. We come back every year for our anniversary and this is why. I also proposed to my wife here.

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Enmanuel Hernandez
Drinks and service is great. The food is lacking attention to detail. The lobster risotto was lacking salt and an acid. It was also overcooked. The pasta carbonara was not a carbonara. It was missing parmigiano and percorino cheeses. Only taste like eggs and pasta water. Someone should really taste the food before it gets plated. The appetizers were great. The cook making the appetizers should be the one making everything really.

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Zoë J
So let me start with the staff was wonderful but expect our server I think her name was Nathalie? But who knows since she never introduce herself with us since she was too busy in a room that wasn’t full? It took her 10 mins to come to our table had an attitude when serving us, just cuz we are Asian? Since I overheard her from another table very energetic but coming to our table she was very rude and didn’t even want to hear us. As she asked how was everything my friend was answering and she just walked away. I think you should first hear what your customer is saying before walking away that is just awfully rude in the first place. Also I think she was miserable being there but after I saw her smile at all her other tables, I think she was just targeting us since she never gave us a smile while we ate there. We are all very generous tippers while we eat out but after all I still tipped a little. I do like this restaurant but next time I’ll won’t like her being our server.

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Danielle
I am a huge foodie and have been to most of the restaurants in Rochester. My boyfriend and I wanted to try somewhere different for his 25th birthday yesterday so he chose Branca. We were really excited and liked the atmosphere inside. The downfall was the service. Our waitress Nathalie didn’t give us the time of day. She took awhile to come over and get our drink orders and it was another 10 minute wait for our drinks. Once she dropped off our food she didn’t check on us for the rest of dinner and we waited a long time for our check. I’ve gotten much better service at chain restaurants. The food also didn’t thrill me for the price we paid. The pork chop was dry and the kale tasted horrible. The bread for the ricotta was also way too hard. I ordered the linguine and I did enjoy that. Overall it wasn’t a great experience and I didn’t feel like we were taken care of. Which sucks because it was my boyfriends birthday and we spent a lot of money. Although the atmosphere was nice we will not be returning.

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Jamie H
We sat outside on the patio and ot was beautiful! The service is excellent, our ricotta board was delicious, and my seared lasagna was so flavorful! I didn’t give it 5 stars because my husband had the chicken milanese, and the chicken was very dry, and it didn’t have enough of the sauce drizzled over it. Other than that it was good.

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Kate O’Connor
Service was very slow. We waited 20 minutes to place our drink orders. The waitress hadn’t taken our entree orders by the time we finished the appetizers. The watermelon salad, cheese bread, and lamb ragu were good. The lasagna was overly burnt (not just seared) and flavorless.

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jennifer white
Great experience! Delicious drinks and food! Best part was Claudia Hoyser playing!

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Tim
Overall a good vibe. The food is tasty but could benefit from some more seasoning … bit of salt greatly improved things. Portions are large. If you aren’t starving, one appetizer and one entré will make a filling dinner for two. The pizza easily feeds two with an app. Cioppano aka fish soup aka zappa di pesce…had plentiful fish but undercooked potatoes ‍♂️

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