Redd, a restaurant in Rochester, earned major accolades from USA TODAY for its upscale new American fare.
Since its opening in 2019, Redd has become a go-to restaurant for special nights out in Rochester. This week, it has made national news: Along with 46 other restaurants, Redd was included in the 2024 USA TODAY Restaurants of the Year list.
What makes Redd stand out
Richard Reddington worked in some of the world’s best kitchens before starting his eponymous restaurants Redd and Redd Wood, in Napa Valley. Redd was awarded 7 Michelin Stars from 2008 to 2014.
In 2019, he and business partner Dennis Wilmot opened a second version of Redd in his native Rochester.
Since then, Redd has become a go-to spot for celebratory dinners. The menu, which changes seasonally, is globally inspired. Perennial signature dishes include lobster risotto with lemon confit and watercress and pork belly with apple purée and soy caramel.
But Redd is also a great gathering place for drinks at the bar, which may be enjoyed with the city’s most upscale versions of pizza and wings.