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4516 Main St., Snyder; 839-3108
Italian-American cuisine. Specialties include osso bucco,
wood-oven pizza, pasta, fish, steaks, homemade breads,
and Italian desserts. Private parties and take-out available.
Hours: lunch, M–F, 11:30am–2pm; dinner, M–Sa,
5–10pm; Su, 4:30–9pm. $$
Sinatra’s
938 Kenmore Ave., Buffalo; 877-9419
Italian-American cuisine in a fine dining atmosphere. Specialties: braciole, osso bucco, and veal specials. Hours:
daily, 5–10pm. $$$
Tappo
338 Ellicott St., Buffalo; 259-8130
Chef Mike Andrzejewski’s Italian-American comfort classics are offered in addition to an affordable $15 per
bottle wine list. Hours: M–Th, 5–10pm; F–S, 5–11pm;
Su, 3–9pm. $$
Trattoria Aroma
307 Bryant St., Buffalo; 881-7592; 5229 Main St.,
Williamsville; 631-2687; 4840 N. French Rd., E.
Amherst; 688-8848
Traditional regional Italian cuisine with a European feel.
Brick oven pizzas, house-made pastas, and distinctive
seafood. Attached Enoteca Wine Bar. thearomagroup.
com. Hours: Bryant St.: lunch, M–F, 11:30am–4:30pm;
Sunday brunch, 11am–3pm; dinner, Su–Th, 5–10pm;
F–Sa, 5pm–midnight. Main St.: lunch, Tu–F, 11:30am–
2:30pm; dinner, Tu–Th, 5–10pm; F–Sa, 5–11pm; Su,
4–9pm. N. French Rd.: Tu–Th, 5–10pm; F–Sa, 5–11pm;
Su, 4–9pm. $$
Vera
220 Lexington Ave., Buffalo; 551-6262
Vera, located on the vibrant block of Lexington and Ashland, is best known for its artisanal cocktails and thriving
bar scene. A casual menu and hip dining room keep this
place hoppin’. Hours: M–Th, 5pm–midnight; F–Sa, 5pm–
2am. $$
Village Eatery Italian Bistro
429 Davison Rd., Lockport; 433-0688
The Village Eatery’s menu offers over thirty wines by the glass
and an extensive menu featuring Italian classics. Hours: M–
Sa, 11am–10pm; Su, noon–8pm. $$
Villagio
7 Monroe St., Ellicottville; 699-2199
Osteria 166’s country cousin serves up fine Italian with-family-style options Hours: Tu–Th, 4pm–10pm; Fr, 4pm–
11pm; Sa, 3pm–11pm, Su, noon–9pm. $$$
Vino’s
1652 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo; 332-2166
A small Italian restaurant located near Amherst Street on
Elmwood Avenue. Hours: W–Sa, 5–9pm. $
Japanese
Fuji Grill
736 Maple Rd., Williamsville; 688-6199;
4151 McKinley Pkwy., Hamburg; 646-6688
Sushi bar known for its creative rolls, plus other favorites,
including tempura. Hours: M–Th, 11am–10pm; F–Sa,
11am–11pm; Su, noon–10pm. $$
Ichiban Sushi Bar & Steakhouse
3192 Sheridan Dr., Amherst; 833-1605
Ichicban offers hibachi, sushi, and Japanese cuisine. Private rooms with wi-fi. Hours: Su–Th, 11:30am–9:30pm;
F–Sa, 11:30am–10:30pm. $$
Kuni’s
226 Lexington Ave., Buffalo; 881-3800
A sushi favorite, Kuni’s is the only sushi restaurant in WNY
headed/owned by an itamae. Classic, deftly-prepared, nuanced
sushi preparations and other offerings make Kuni’s a popular
spot. Hours: Tu–Th, 5–10pm; F–Sa, 5–11pm. $$
Orchid Asian Bistro
2756 Elmwood Ave., Kenmore; 877-8880
Offering both Japanese and Thai favorites. Hours: T–Th, 11am—
9:30pm; F—Sa, 11am—10:30pm; Su, 3pm—9:30pm $$
Sakura Restaurant
3719 Union Rd., Cheektowaga; 683-7310
Specializes in sushi, and also features combination plates.
Hours: M–F, lunch, noon–3pm; dinner, 5–10pm; Sa–Su,
2–10pm. $$
Sato
739 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo; 931-9146
Sushi, a large selection of lunch and dinner specials,
and ramen, ramen, ramen make this Japanese restaurant a unique WNY eatery. Hours: M, 5–10pm; Tu–Sa,
11:30am–10pm; Su, noon–9pm. $$
Sato Ramen
3268 Main St., Buffalo; 835-7286
An umptempo noodle bar featuring housemade ramen
and soba. Hours: M–Th, 11:30am–10pm; Fr, 11:30am–
11pm, Sat, noon–11pm. $$
Seabar
475 Ellicott, Buffalo; 332-2928
One of chef Mike Andrzejewski’s creative visions, Seabar
offers his trademark sushi as well as a broad array of
worldly flavors and preparations. Hours: lunch, M–F,
11:30am–2:30pm; dinner, M–Th, 4:30–9:30pm; F–Sa,
4:30–10:30pm. $$
Yakitori & Donburi
546 Niagara Falls Blvd., Tonawanda; 835-0090
Fresh and delicious Japanese and Chinese cuisine,
Serving a selection of Italian specialties, including wedding soup, gnocchi, pan-seared halibut, and linguine with
shrimp. Hours: Tu–Th, 11am–9pm; F, 11am–10pm; Sa,
3–10pm. $$
Lombardi’s Trattoria
436 West Ave., Lockport ; 438-2430
Italian-American fare with several seafood and chicken-choices in addtion to the traditioinal faves. Catering and
take-out available. Hours: Sun, Tu-Th 4pm–9pm, Fr & Sa,
4 pm–10pm 1 $$
Mangia Ristorante
4264 North Buffalo Rd., Orchard Park; 662-9469.
Offering Italian-American fare, such as pasta, soup, salad,
and dessert. Take-out available. Hours: M–Th, 11am–
10pm; F–Sa, 11am–11pm. $$
Marco’s Italian Restaurant
1085 Niagara St., Buffalo; 886-8776 (call for other
locations)
Family owned and operated since 1988, featuring hand-cut veal, chicken, and steaks. Hours: M–Th,
11:30am–9pm; F, 11:30am–10pm; Sa, 5–10pm; Su,
4–8:30pm. $$$
Michael’s
3011 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls; 282-4043
Well-loved for its beans and greens, calzones, gnocchi,
and many more family-style, traditional Italian-American
dishes. Hours: Su–Th, 11am–10pm; F–Sa, 11am–
11pm. $
Mulberry Italian Ristorante
64 Jackson St., Lackawanna; 822-4292
Distinctive Italian angolo posto—“old-school red sauce
corner joint.” Hours: lunch, M–Sa, 11:30am–3:30pm;
dinner, M–Sa, 3:30–9:30pm; Su, 3–8pm. $$$
Osteria 166
166 Franklin St., Buffalo; 858-3118
Creative, scratchmade, Italian-American fare, including
housemade charcuterie. Hours: M–F, 11am–9pm; Sa,
4–10pm. $$
Panaro’s
571 Delaware Ave., Buffalo; 884-1033
Panaro’s offers a classic Italian-American menu with an
accent on quality. Hours: M–F, 11am–3pm. $$
Pasquale’s
6824 Erie Rd., Derby; 947-9171; 242 Main St., East
Aurora; 655-0100; 3720 Seneca St., West Seneca; 674-
0123.
Italian cuisine in a casual but elegant atmosphere. A full
bar is available at the Derby and West Seneca locations.
Hours: M–Th, 11am–10pm; F–Sa, 11am–11pm; Su,
noon–10pm. $$
Ristorante Lombardo
1198 Hertel Ave., Buffalo; 873-4291
Regional Italian cuisine served in a modern and sophisticated atmosphere. An excellent wine list and a selection of craft cocktails are also available. Hours: M–Th,
5–10pm; F–Sa, 5–11pm. $$$
Rizotto Ristorante
930 Maple Rd., Amherst; 204-4455
Italian-American cuisine. Great for large groups; make
sure to check out the antipasto bar. Hours: M–Sun,
11am–11pm. $$
Romeo and Juliet’s
1292-1294 Hertel Ave., Buffalo; 873-5730;
2512 Sheridan Dr., Tonawanda; 862-3980;
5199 Sheridan Dr., Williamsville; 839-4960;
4572 Clark St., Hamburg; 646-4644; rjcaffe.com
Sit-down and counter service, offering pasta, pizza,
sandwiches, appetizers, desserts, wine list. Open for
lunch and dinner. Hours: Tu–Th, 10:30am–9pm; F,
10:30am–10pm; Sa, 9am–10pm. $
Salumerian Belsito
1368 Hertel Ave.; 240-9273
A bar and restaurant serving authentic pizza, fine wines, and
unique paninis made from Italian cured meats Hours: W–Th,
5–11pm, F–Sa, 5pm–1am, Su, 12–7pm $$
Salvatore’s Italian Gardens
6461 Transit Rd., Depew; 683-7990
A unique atmosphere offering a memorable dining
experience. Winner of AAA automobile club dining award
for the past ten years. Hours: M–Sa, from 5pm; Su, from
4pm. $$$
San Marco Ristorante
2082 Kensington Ave., Snyder; 839-5876
Fine Northern Italian cuisine; one of Buffalo’s best suburban
restaurants. Hours: Tu–Su, 5:30–10pm. $$
Santasiero’s Restaurant
1329 Niagara St., Buffalo; 886-9197
This is old-school, no-frills, Buffalo-style Italian-American
cuisine. Specialties: pasta fagioli, eggplant parmesan,
and pasta Santanesta. Hours: M–Sa, 11am–11pm; Su,
11am–10pm. $
Santora’s Pizza Pub & Grill
1402 Millersport Hwy., Williamsville; 688-3081; 7800
Transit Rd.; 634-6000; santoras.com
Family owned in WNY since 1927, fresh made Italian
& American favorites with natural ingredients. Patios,
banquets, catering, live music, 60 taps, wines, fine spirits,
70 TVs. Hours: Su–Th, 10am–1am; F–Sa 10am–2am,
extended bar hours. $$
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