Rochester's restaurant scene is constantly evolving with new flavors arriving and old favorites saying goodbye. Whenever we post restaurant news to our social media pages, our comment sections light up with residents sharing exactly what they think the Med-City is missing. Below, you can get caught up on the latest local openings and see the seven most requested restaurants that Rochester residents say we absolutely need. New Restaurants in Rochester, MNTim Mossholder Unsplash Tim Mossholder Unsplash loading... The 2026 Wishlist: 7 Restaurants Rochester Locals Want Most Whenever we post restaurant news on our Facebook page, the comment section lights up with suggestions for what Rochester is missing.