Today marks the first day of Local Restaurant Week in Rochester.  What does this mean for you?  Great deals and the perfect excuse to try some of the best restaurants in Rochester.  The theme this year is great dining specials for only $20.09.

Here are some of the local restaurants and the specials they’re offering for the event (September 21-28).  The offerings are subject to change so call ahead if you want to be sure.  Also, check out the Local Restaurant Week website for the complete restaurant listing and for more information. 

Bamba Bistro

3 course dinner @ $20.09 per person

                        First course: Crab Cake or Caesar Salad

                        Second course: Pumpkin Ravioli or Scarlet Snapper

                        Dessert: Strawberry Sorbet or Chocolate Mousse Cake

            Bottle of wine special for $20.09

Bistro 135

            3 course dinner @ $20.09 per person

                        First course: Kobe Beef Sliders or Calamari or Ravioli Appetizer

                        Second course: House Salad  

                        Third Course: Chicken French or Flat Iron Steak or Cedar Plank Salmon

            Any bottle of NY State wine for $20.09

Black & Blue

            3 course dinner @ $20.09 per person

                        First course: House Salad

                        Second course: Maple Glazed Salmon or Grilled Top Sirloin

                        Third course: Apple Spice Cake

Coppergrass Bistro

            2 course dinner @ $20.09 per person

                        First course: Salad of Local Lettuces

                        Second course: Grilled Swordfish or Braised Beef Stew

Crystal Barn

            3 course dinner @ 20.09 per person

                        First course: Garden Salad

                        Main course: Chicken Parmesan or Vegetable Grill or Poached Salmon

                        Dessert: Chocolate Mousse

            Special Wine Selections $20.09 per bottle

India House Restaurant

            Dinner for 2 for $20.09

            Choice of 2 Entrees from a special menu.  Each entrée is served with rice and a side dish

Lento Restaurant

            Dinner for $20.09 per person

                        First course: House salad

                        Second course: Braised duck or Empanadas

                        Paired with a glass of wine

Pare Restaurant

            Dinner for 2 for $20.09

Ristorante Lucano

            Lunch for 2 for $20.09 – Pick any two lunch entrees

            Dinner for $20.09 per person

                        First course: Verde Salad or Luncana Salad

                        Second Course: Bucatini Matriciana or Lasagna or Gnocchi Panna or Gnocchi with Lamb Sauce or Pollo Lucana or Pollo Agrigento

The Distillery

            Lunch or Dinner for 2 for $20.09

                        First course: Cheese Quesadilla or 5 Jumbo Buffalo Wings or Crispy Green Bean Fries

                        Second course: Blackened Chicken Salad or Spicy chicken Pasta or Bacon & Cheddar Burger or French Dip or Buffalo Chicken Pizza or Baja Style Fish Tacos