Branca Midtown Menu – Rochester, NY

Type : Italian restaurant

Location : Rochester, NY

Relaxed Italian restaurant serving pizza, classic mains & cocktails in a contemporary space. Based on 559 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery

Branca Midtown 14604

Address:
280 E Broad St #100, Rochester, NY 14604

Phone: (585) 434-5243

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Hours

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

Menu

Lunch
Ricotta
lemon vinaigrette, crostini
$13.00
Calamari
cherry pepper, basil, spicy tomato, brodetto, lemon saffron aioli
$15.00
Burrata
heirloom cherry tomato, basil, extra virgin olive oil
$13.00
Lobster Bisque
maine lobster, brandy, chive
$10.00
Caesar
romaine, Parmigiano Reggiano, croutons, Caesar dressing
$10.00
Green
hydroponic baby greens, market vegetables, lemon vinaigrette
$10.00
Wedge
baby gem lettuce, pickled red onion, smoked bacon, heirloom cherry tomato, gorgonzola, creamy avocado dressing
$12.00
Charred Broccolini
puffed quinoa, farro, chickpea, spiced almonds, ricotta salata, garlic scape vinaigrette
$12.00
Branca Bowl
red lentil, amaranth, quinoa, carrot, pickled beet, pea shoots, cauliflower, salsa verde, white balsamic vinaigrette
$13.00
Avocado $3.00
Chicken Breast $6.00
Olive Oil Poached Tuna Salad $6.00
Fried Calamari $8.00
Shrimp $8.00
Steak $8.00
Salmon $8.00
Turkey
aged provolone, icicle lettuce, roasted tomato, smoked, bacon, black garlic aioli, multigrain bread
$13.00
Cauliflower
cauliflower, aged provolone, mushroom, caramelized onion, red pepper jam, garlic aioli, baguette
$12.00
Chicken Parm
breaded cutlet, pomodoro, ricotta, basil pesto, cuban roll
$13.00
Tuna
grilled ahi tuna steak, frisée, red bell pepper, cucumber, herbed avocado, chili vinaigrette, italian roll
$16.00
Branca Burger
mccann’s local beef, sharp cheddar, pancetta, butter crunch lettuce, garlic aioli, italian roll
$16.00
Margherita
mozzarella, basil, San Marzano, tomato sauce, extra virgin olive oil
$14.00
Mushroom
mozzarella, scamorza, ricotta, pecorino romano, extra virgin olive oil, truffled arugula
$17.00
Sausage & Rapini
house sausage, broccoli rabe, scamorza, garlic oil
$16.00
Speck & Burrata
local speck, burrata, cherry pepper, spinach, pecorino romano, parmigiano reggiano
$16.00
Pepperoni & Honey
crushed red chilies, mozzarella, pecorino romano, pepperoni, honey, san marzano tomato sauce
$17.00
Asparagus
asparagus, bell pepper, brie & goat cheese, extra virgin olive oil, lemon, pecorino romano, parmigiano reggiano
$15.00
Cacio E Pepe
spaghetti, Parmigiano Reggiano, black pepper
$14.00
Gnocchi
bolognese, parmigiano reggiano, toasted breadcrumb
$16.00
Beverage
Milan Mule
Vodka, Strawberry, Basil, Ginger Beer; 2019: the year of the mule
$10.00
The Kramer
Vodka, Cranberry, Hibiscus, Meletti; you found out Kramer’s first name?
$10.00
Juice Cleanse #2
Vodka, Carrot, Aloe Water, Ginger, Turmeric; vitamins & vodka
$10.00
Popeye & Olive
White Rum, Honeydew, Spinach, Yuzu; i’ m strong to the finish, ’cause I eats me spinach
$11.00
Mother Of Dragons
Gin, Dragon Fruit, Italicus, Coconut H2O; the refresher revisited
$11.00
By The Sea
Malfy Gin Rosa, Grapefruit, CO2; i got a pocket got a pocket full of sunshine
$11.00
Pepper Spray
Blanco Tequila, Yellow Bell Pepper, Habanero; arm yourself: drink your veggies
$11.00
Toki Dirty To Me
Toki Japanese Whisky, Ginger, Lavender, Umami; the whiskey sour got miyagi’d
$12.00
Sunday Sauce
Iron Smoke Whiskey, Biscotti, Amaro dell’ Etna; c is for cookie and that’s good enough for me
$15.00
Straight Outta Brancton
Whiskys, Sfumato, Cocchi di Torino; boozy, dark, and fiery (like any true Sicilian)
$12.00
Italians Do It Bitter
Rittenhouse Rye, Barolo Chinato Campari, Strawberry, Lapsang Souchong; comes with a smoke show
$15.00
Get Fizzy With It
Aperol, Saffron, Prosecco
$10.00
Through The Grape Vine
Italicus Rosolio Bergamot Liqueur, Americano Cocchi, Happy Gut Kombucha, Grape Rocks
$11.00
Pretty In Pink
Rosé, Strawberry, Yuzu, Soda
$10.00
Miller High Life, The Champagne Of Beers, WI, 4.6% ABV $5.00
Labatt Blue Light, Light Lager, Canada, 4% $5.00
Modelo Especial, Lager, Mexico, 4.4% ABV $6.00
Nine Pin, Dry Cider, Albany, NY, 6.7%, ABV $7.00
Lord Hobo Brewing Co., Hobo Life, Session IPA, MA, 4.5%, ABV $7.00
Genesee Brewery, Rotating, Rochester, NY $6.00
Peroni, Euro Pale Lager, Italy, 5.1% ABV $6.00
Triphammer, Lil Dreamer, Belgian White Ale, NY, 5% ABV $7.00
Fifth Frame Brewery, Rotating, Rochester, NY $7.00
Young Lion IPA, Canandaigua, NY, 6.5% ABV $8.00
Jack’s Abby, Blood Orange Wheat, MA, 4.0%, ABV $7.00
Pinot Grigio, Sydney Ann, Veneto $10.00
Chardonnay, Falesco Tellus, Umbria $10.00
Verdicchio, Monte Schiavo, Marche $10.00
Gavi, Villa Sparina, Piedmont $11.00
Prosecco, Jeio, Veneto $10.00
Moscato, D’Asti Vignot, Piedmont $11.00
Sangiovese, Arche, Emilia-Romagne $10.00
Pinot Noir, Heron, California $12.00
Negroamaro, Varvaglione, Salento $10.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Scaia, Veneto $12.00
Pinot Grigio | Malvasia | Pinot Gris, Villa Antinori, White Blend, Tuscany, 2016 $40.00
Kerner, Abazzia Di Novacella, Alto-Adige, 2017 $45.00
Gewurztraminer, Tramin, Trentino Alto-Adige, 2017 $55.00
Chardonnay, Au Bon Climat, Santa Barbara, 2016 $60.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Matthew Fritz, Napa Valley, 2017 $40.00
Nerello Mascalese, Pietradolce, Etna Rosso, Sicily, 2016 $50.00
Dolcetto, D’Alba Paolo Scavino, Piedmont, 2017 $45.00
Nebbiolo, Sandro Fay, Valgella Cateria, Valtellina Superiore, 2016 $75.00
Perricone, Feudo Montoni, Sicily DOC, 2016 $55.00
Barbera, D’Alba, Gianfranco Alessandria, Piedmont, 2017 $50.00
Prugnolo Gentile, Capoverso, Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano, Tuscany, 2015 $75.00
Sangiovese, Castello Di Volpaia, Chianti Classico, Tuscany, 2016 $65.00
Barbera, D’Asti, Pico Maccario, Superiore Tre Roveri, Piedmont, 2016 $48.00
Sangiovese Grosso, Fuligni, Brunello Di Montalcino, Tuscany, 2008 $115.00
Nebbiolo, Barbaresco Santo Stefano Albesani, Piedmont, 2012 $95.00
Nebbiolo, Barolo, Laspinetta, Piedmont, 2015 $120.00
Merlot | Syrah | Sangiovese, Collazzi Liberta, Tuscany, 2014 $60.00
Corvina | Corvinone | Rondinella, Monte Del Fra, Valpolicella Classico Superiore, Veneto, 2016 $80.00
Cabernet Sauvignon | Merlot, Principi Corsini, “Birillo”, Tuscany, 2015 $55.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Prelius, Tuscany, 2017 $55.00
Malbec, Tenuta Sette Cieli, Tuscany, 2013 $65.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Milk, Rutherford, 2015 $140.00
Dinner
Ricotta
lemon vinaigrette, crostini
$13.00
Mussles
PEI mussels, salumi, fennel, heirloom cherry tomato, basil cream
$14.00
Artichoke
capers, coppa, mint, artichoke butter, extra virgin olive oil, parmigiano reggiano
$13.00
Tuna Tartare
italian guacamole, red chilies, cucumber, micro basil, extra virgin olive oil, crostini
$17.00
Calamari
cherry pepper, basil, spicy tomato brodetto, lemon saffron aioli
$15.00
Charred Octopus
treviso, pickled beet, crispy shiitake, cannellini bean, smoked paprika aioli, salsa verde
$18.00
Antipasti Board
assorted cheeses, salumi, seasonal accompaniments, crostini
$18.00
Caesar
romaine, Parmigiano Reggiano, croutons, Caesar dressing
$10.00
Green
hydroponic baby greens, market vegetables, lemon vinaigrette
$10.00
Wedge
baby gem lettuce, pickled red onion, smoked bacon, heirloom cherry tomato, gorgonzola, creamy avocado dressing
$12.00
Charred Broccolini
puffed quinoa, farro, chickpea, spiced almonds, ricotta salata, garlic scape vinaigrette
$12.00
Margherita
mozzarella, basil, San Marzano tomato sauce, extra virgin olive oil
$14.00
Mushroom
mozzarella, scamorza, ricotta, pecorino romano, extra virgin olive oil, truffled arugula
$17.00
Sausage & Rapini
house sausage, broccoli rabe, scamorza, garlic oil
$16.00
Speck & Burrata
local speck, burrata, cherry pepper, spinach, pecorino romano, parmigiano reggiano
$16.00
Pepperoni & Honey
crushed red chilies, mozzarella, pecorino romano, pepperoni, honey, san marzano tomato sauce
$17.00
Asparagus
asparagus, bell pepper, brie & goat cheese, extra virgin olive oil, lemon, pecorino romano, parmigiano reggiano
$15.00
Gnocchi
bolognese, toasted breadcrumb, parmigiano reggiano
$25.00
Spaghetti
yellow tomato, amatriciana, guanciale, caramelized onion, basil, parmigiano reggiano
$24.00
Fazzoletti
sicilian pesto, english pea, asparagus, spinach, roasted red pepper, parmigiano reggiano
$24.00
Tagliatelle
mushroom & leek crema, prosciutto, pecorino romano
$24.00
Pappardelle
lobster, white wine, chilies, san marzano tomato, basil, toasted breadcrumb
$29.00
Roasted Carrots
ricotta, pistachio
$9.00
Grilled Asparagus
extra virgin olive oil, toasted breadcrumbs, parmigiano reggiano
$9.00
Meatballs
beef, veal, pork, Pomodoro sauce, Parmigiano Reggiano
$9.00
Halibut
spring pea, pickled chilies, blue oyster mushroom, celery root purée, lemon saffron aioli
$33.00
Veal
veal rib chop, rapini, parmigiano & goat cheese polenta, pepperonata, pistachio
$34.00
Scallops
red lentils, romanesco, spinach, arugula salsa verde, carrot pureé, lemon sauce
$32.00
Rib Eye
14 oz. seared, rosemary, garlic, cauliflower, asparagus, kohlrabi purée, bordelaise
$39.00
Mushroom Milanese
portobello “cutlet”, tuscan kale salad, parmigiano reggiano, marsala
$21.00

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Reviews

Gökay Zeren
Good spot with good food. Cocktail were strong. Servers were nice but they should put their specials on the daily menu or something readable. Server told ya the specials but it was hard to hear and couldn’t understand much.

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Tony Ongora
Awesome experience at Branca Midtown, definitely one of the best restaurants we’ve been to in Rochester lately. Their staff was stellar from the moment we walked in, the manager checked in on us and our waitress was attentive/ gave some great recommendations. DO NOT SKIP THE PAN PIZZA!

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Blanco Sauvignon
Went here on a Friday. It was very festive with a nice, upbeat energy. The food was delicious (try the broccolini!), the cocktails were creative and enjoyable, and all the employees were friendly. I’ll definitely return!

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Rebecca George
After getting turned down by a few other places, since we were a group of 11, Branca was ready to give us a reservation. We are so glad we went here because the food, service and atmosphere were 5/5. Everything was so delicious, our waitress McKenna was a sweetheart and so professional, she made sure our dining experience was outstanding. I highly recommend this place.

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Ashley Huertas
I used to really love coming here, unfortunately the last few times I’ve attempted to get a table, the hostess (blonde hair and glasses) gate keeps us from getting seated. There’s always conveniently an hour wait with an empty dining room. One time, she told me I could sit at the bar (it was completely full) but couldn’t sit at any of the 5-7 open tables that didn’t have a reservation (I checked) because I wasn’t ordering food that time. When I decided to order just an appetizer, I was rushed with my bill almost immediately after getting my food. I can’t help but think there’s underlying bias or racism.

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Adam Montoya
Pretty decent! Started off strong with the scallop dip which was very good. For entrees we had the chicken and the gnocchi. Chicken was ok, large portion but not very flavorful compared to other places where I’ve had the same dish. Gnocchi was a very small portion and the sauce was lack luster. Cool place with a nice view and quality service. If only the food was a little better I would be back. Given the prices I would expect the food to be way more flavorful

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Cece Catalaya
Not too bad. Service was fantastic. Atmosphere was ok. Food was not worth the price.

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Matthew Brown
Very nice and comfortable. Quiet for a Wednesday lunch in midtown, but the adjacent food trucks may have contributed to that.

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Michael Wallace
We sat outside for lunch. I had a delicious chicken salad sandwich and side Caesar salad. Prompt service and food was brought out in a reasonable amount of time. Very nice lunch experience.

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Mercedez Santos
It was a beautiful restaurant. The food was amazing and the seats are comfortable. The only thing i would say is i went for my birthday and there was no free dessert or anything for your birthday but everything else was great.

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