Ardor Park Artisanal Pizza — Restaurant in City of Rochester

If this review was about the food alone, I would give it six stars out of five. We typically get two pies with the intention to take some home. We always get something we know we love and venture with the second. Every time we try something different, it becomes our new favorite. The flavors are fresh, the dough is unique, and the menu is constantly changing for the better.

But the delicious pizza is not what I came here to leave a review for. With a background in the industry and in a way of living vicariously without the hustle, I always try to engage the staff a bit if they seem warm to conversation. I swear i've talked to every person who's worked Ardor Park, and they collectively have so much passion for every little thing that goes into providing a great experience for their guests, that I can't help but get excited myself. Whether its describing the secret to the smoothness of the meatballs (not trying to give away the house, but it involves pancetta and a stick blender,) to describing the tossing (or not tossing) of the dough, every time we've found an hour to sneak away to Ardor Park, we've left with not only a reasonable and affordable meal, but a genuine excitement that we're a part of something special. It almost feels like a secret that not everyone knows yet. Get your pizza here. Expand your palate here. But dont tell your friends just yet. This is my favorite Pizza in all of Rochester and the only reason im not here every week is the fear of the lack...

Pizzeria: Ardor Park Artisanal Pizza Order: The Charmander (with jalapeños removed) and Meatballs with Parmesan

Ardor Park Artisanal Pizza delivered an unforgettable dining experience! We ordered The Charmander and decided to skip the jalapeños, and we also tried their meatballs with Parmesan as a starter.

The Charmander was a masterpiece. The blush sauce provided a rich, tangy base, perfectly complemented by the melted mozzarella, creamy ricotta, and a touch of Parmesan. The cup-and-char pepperoni added a delightful smoky flavor, while the hot honey and chili flakes brought just the right amount of heat—enough to feel it but not so much that it overpowered the other flavors. The crust was outstanding: thin, crispy, and perfectly cooked throughout. Every bite had a satisfying crunch without being too hard.

The meatballs were another highlight. Tender and flavorful, they were generously topped with Parmesan, which melted into the sauce to create a savory, cheesy perfection.

The cozy ambiance of the restaurant added to the experience. The temperature was just right, making it comfortable to relax and enjoy our meal. The service was exceptional—we were greeted warmly several times and had a fantastic chat with a staff member (possibly Chris) who made us feel right at home.

Overall, Ardor Park Artisanal Pizza exceeded expectations with its amazing flavors, inviting atmosphere, and friendly staff. This is definitely a spot we’ll be returning to...

I'm sorry I read several other reviews and I can't seem to wrap my head around them we picked up 2 16 inch pizza s one margaritas and one peperoni because it was past 10 pm I was charged by the slice 65 dollors total for 2 16 dollor priced pizza s on tge menu we were hungry and in a pinch so I Still proceeded anticipating good food would still be the result but when I saw and then proceeded reluctantly to eat this Whatever it was and I'm not trying to be mean but it would truely be sacralidge for me to refer to what I recieved for my 65 dollors as anything close to being called pizza. Look I've had bad pizza or even had pizza maybe that wasn't to my liking for one reason or another like I hate a sweet sauce but that's not what I'm talking about this was the worst representation of any kind of food I was hoping maybe I could just call it bread and because of my hunger I could be happy but no such luck. No tastable sauce , non existent cheese , burnt up dried up rock hard no flavor or saving grace whatsoever., and I love even a good rock hard crusted Italian bread nothing I can't believe these other reviews were of the same place. Anyways I did own a well known small pizza chain of 4 places here locally in a former life if that might give me some understanding but that's all for now signed very disappointed and...