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Pescara

150 South Broadway, Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 280-6900
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Ranked #1 of 122 restaurants in Rochester
Price range: $30 - $30
Cuisines: International
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Good for: Romance, Doing business, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: 2nd St SW and Broadway
Transit: We are located 2 blocks away from the Rochester City Bus Depot.
Description: Pescara invites those with an appetite for fresh, forward food to share small plates, savor fine wine and enjoy selections from sea and land. Located in the newly renovated DoubleTree Hotel in downtown Rochester, it"s the perfect place to gather for business lunches, pre-theater appetizers or romantic dinners.
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Big Lake, Minnesota
Top Contributor
91 reviews 91 reviews
40 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

We ate here with friends while in town for a conference. We all loved our dishes. The menu can change daily depending on what fish they get in, that means it is FRESH! The Calamari was the best we have ever had! I had seared Tuna and it was delicious. My wife's scallops were exceptional. You order side dishes ala... More

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Kansas City, Kansas
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36 reviews 36 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

Stopped here for dinner, between the three of us we had the Mixed Greens with salmon, Cioppino, Shrimp fra Diavolo, Garlic spinach and grilled asparagus. I didn't look at the wine list. Everything was good and the service was fine, total was over $80, atmosphere was slightly noisy.

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Des Moines, Iowa
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22 reviews 22 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

A nice upscale restaurant located within the Doubletree Hotel. Very understanding of travelers and no need to pack extra clothes to dine in. We were very welcomed in our jeans casual dress shirts. If you have the option Candace is a very good server who is knowledgeable of the menu and the preparation of the food. They boast they has... More

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Preston
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

I would rate this as the clear top restaurant in a city with several outstanding ones. The selections are broad, and many fresh daily options are available. The mussels appetizer we had was equal to ones we have had in major 4 star restaurants in major cities. Everything was outstanding--including impeccable service. You will not be disapointed!

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Rochester, MN
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17 reviews 17 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Pescara is an outstanding restaurant, hands down. I have had the pleasure of dining there on multiple occasions and have NEVER been disappointed. Their daily variety of fresh fish is amazing for the relatively isolate location. The option to choose your preferred cooking style, sauce and sides gives you much more control of calories and flavor than is common in... More

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Saint Cloud, Minnesota
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8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

I picked up dinner from Pescara tonight and brought it back to my hotel. This food was just delicious. My partner had charbroiled salmon with asparagus and caper tarter sauce. I had the 10 oz sirloin with demi glaze, grilled asparagus and brie hash browns. Thankfully when I was placing my order the staff mentioned the hash browns no longer... More

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st. paul
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71 reviews 71 reviews
43 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

We dined on a Tuesday evening. Had to wait 20 min despite Open Table reservations but other than that everything was great. Pleasant and helpful server. Pleasant decor, quiet enough for conversation but still festive feel to the place. Very nice choices on menu. Many vegetable sides to share. We had roasted Brussel sprouts with pancetta . The Ahi Tuni... More

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Rochester, Minnesota, United States
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50 reviews 50 reviews
26 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

My husband and I brought some family visiting from out of town to Pescara for dinner. This was our second time there and, once again, we had one of the most amazing meals we have eaten in a long time. From the starters (lobster bisque made with homemade lobster stock! and tuna tartare) to dinner (halibut and cioppino) to sides... More

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Fayetteville, Arkansas
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9 reviews 9 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

I know one reviewer complained about the oysters. I didn't try them as they were a bit expensive and I can't eat just one! However, of the two meals I've had there so far, all was excellent. Risotto di mare: wonderful. Lobster bisque: fab, though a bit too salty. [I will have it again anyway!]. Crab cakes: fantastic, obviously very... More

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mnreviewer11
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3 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2013

This restaurant has so much hype that it can't live up to its expectations. Not impressed by the mediocre selection of 4 fishes.

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Xavi T, General Manager at Pescara, responded to this review
April 5, 2013

Dear MNreviewer11, Thank you for taking the time to leave some feedback regarding your last meal with us. I'm very sorry that our fish selection was down to only four species of fish when you came in to dine. As you know, we order fish daily, and try to limit our orders to quantities that we can sell out while... More

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