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    4.6 (273 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Similar to Margarita with sausage, red sauce
    Phi L.

    Pizzas were fresh out of the brick oven. Delicious crust. Large portion. And chef even allowed my daughter to go in the back to help create our pizzas

    Devin W.

    DOP - Denominazione di Origine Protetta. It means the Forno brings Italy's ingredients to us! One taste and you know this isn't your typical Buffalo pizza. It's a refreshing departure from our norm. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE our regions pizza but, this pizza is different in a wonderful and delicious way. The DOP experience didn't end with the pizza though as we also had an amazing pasta dish and crisp, fresh salads. Italy in Amherst! Great staff. An all round wonderful dining experience.

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    Erik S.

    We were in the mood for some pizza on our trip to Buffalo, and instead of messing around with what constitutes "Buffalo style" pizza or not, we just decided to punt and go for a well rated pizza place kind of near our hotel. Forno Napoli reminds me a lot of a pizza place I have in my hometown, the huge ovens, the wood and bench seating, use of fresh ingredients, etc. It passes the eye test. The pizza was indeed excellent, and the salad we got with it was fresh and bright. It had just enough char on it, some places go over the limit and it gets bitter. The sauce was very tasty, and the fresh mozz wonderful. No issues there, but holy crap, was it ever expensive! Over 50 bucks for a single pizza and salad is just too far. I definitely recommend this place on taste, but, just don't be surprised at the bill like I was.

    Steven C.

    The ingredients are all fresh. They certainly have some very tasty items at this restaurant. The problem is that the menus are a bit old and the prices have changed and when you question the bill then they tell you that the prices have changed and you need to pay the new price which I think is a poor business practice. I'm referring specifically to the wines. You order at the counter and you can eat there or take your food home.

    Emma G.

    Really not understanding the hype here. My cousin chums and I stopped by for a late dinner this past Sunday on our way back from the 9th Circle of Hell aka Niagara Falls, Canada. I knew Buffalo had a pretty legit pizza scene (I love 'best of' lists, and the ones I've seen for pizza around the country routinely highlight a few establishments from Buffalo) so I was eager to take advantage of our location. The first few that spoke to me were unfortunately closed, but this one had insanely high ratings and wasn't closing for at least 45 minutes, so off we went. I know NOTHING about Buffalo but this didn't seem like it was in the main area of the city - this was a newer, gentrified-looking strip mall/shopping complex that seemed to be catering to nearby college kids based on some of the other businesses nearby (which included an Insomnia Cookies and a ramen place - perfect 2am cuisine). Not a negative necessarily, but a college freshman isn't as likely to have my pizza or just general food palate. It was easy to find and we wandered in with plenty of time to spare (more than we thought, given that we saw people ordering food within literally a few minutes of the 8pm closing, so that closing time could be flexible at least for to-go orders?). This was much more casual than I was expecting, which also lends itself to the college kid business model. We went up to the counter and were told that upon ordering someone would bring out our food, but it wasn't a formal wait staff situation at all. Case in point - when my food was ready, an employee opened the door to the outside area and hollered my name so she knew where to go. Later on when we needed a few to-go boxes, I just helped myself to a DIY pile toward the back of the restaurant. Again, this is definitely not a con but if you ARE looking for a more standard Italian pizza/restaurant setup, this might not be your jam. I saw no reason to complicate shizzle and got a Margarita Pie. Honestly, just okay. A big reason for that was the sauce, which (and this is a personal palate preference) had a lot of tomato chunks/slices in it, which is not my favorite. The cheese was fine but they put a ton of garlic seasoning on it, almost like they didn't trust it to hold its own, and honestly gave it more of a Dominos Cheesy Bread vibe than a normal pie. The crust, surprisingly, was the highlight - had a nice char and give to it. It was also a pretty expensive pie, all things considered; I paid about $25 for this, which is more NYC than Buffalo. I did have a slice or two of my cousin chum's clam pie, which was a special on that particular night, and I thought that was significantly better than mine, probably because it didn't rely on the tomato sauce. Would definitely get that again. Maybe the play is something from their pasta section, but I've had significantly better pizza. Given the pizza reputation in this city, I'd look around for another option if I were in the area.

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    Donna Y.

    I am two for two on restaurants that I've tried this weekend and want to go back again as soon as possible! I had wanted to try this place for a while and the opportunity finally presented itself yesterday. It was so worth the wait. Being a person of Sicilian heritage myself I was amazed at how authentic everything is. I am also going to note that I am gluten sensitive and inquired the day before about what type of flour they used in their dough and if their pasta was imported from Italy. Yes, they do use flour imported from Italy, (and the pasta is imported from Italy as well). I did not have a gluten intolerance reaction at all and left feeling satisfied and wanting more! This place is really all about the pizza. They do have pastas, salads, etc. but the pizza experience is what you're after here - trust me. Having a view of the pizza oven and all that goes into it I could tell they really enjoy what they are doing and they should - they are putting out a fantastic product. Pizza after pizza went by my table and each looked beautiful and smelled amazing. My friend and I split a meatball calzone and let me tell you, the dough was sheer perfection. Dare I say better than my own lol and that's saying something. They serve it with a dish of marinara topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and you can also ask for their special garlic oil that they brush on top of the crust - I suggest you dip your crust in it. So good! After enjoying the calzone, we both got an Affogato made with salted caramel gelato that, you guessed it, is also imported from Italy! If I wasn't impressed already, I was then. I got to sample almost all of the flavors that they had available and ended up taking some pistachio and chocolate gelato home. I cannot wait to make my own Affogato later today using the pistachio. Too bad I don't have Illy coffee beans like they use. I will have to get some. Since my friend had been there a few times before, she recommended a few of the salads that they offer a particular one that is made with bread I cannot wait to try that. I seriously cannot wait to go back, not only was the food amazing, the Service was just as great and with their patio seating I plan on going back for an afternoon Affogato and sitting outside and pretending I am in Italy :-) If you haven't tried this restaurant, you need to go now as fast as you can!

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    Holly C.

    If i had a drop of Italian in me, this might have felt like grandma and grandpa's house. The owner walled around greeting people and chatted with us for a bit. Joey guy. Short but interesting/decent wine list. We are usually sit at the bar people. But there wasnt a bar. However we felt at home at a hight top, people watching. We were impressed before this giant sheet came to our table. Side note: if youre needing some greens--the salad is fresh, perfectly dressed and has little gems on goodness. Pizza. Best we've had a long time. I think it has the slight edge for Brite Smith. So perfectly seasoned. Simple sauce. This crust either is a family tradition or they worked ages on perfecting it. And obey gooey melted cheese. Plus the whole Calabria chili's made us very happy.

    Shauna R.

    This spot blew us away!!! You order at the counter but then the service and food is still incredible. So for a less fancy Italian vibe, this is the spot. The pizzas are huge so be warned but we couldn't pick just one so we still got 3. The garlic sauce is chefs kiss. The wine was good and we had an amazing time. Can't wait to come back!

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    Amy K.

    Overall this place is good. My friends chose a better meal than I did so I would recommend the pizza and paninis if you're eating here. My dish was the chicken and it just wasn't what I expected. Not sure why I thought it would be more like a chicken Francais type dish but this was roasted chicken in an oil/lemon sauce. It was good but I just don't really like bone-in chicken. Pizza was 5/5, totally Italian style and delicious. The panini was also really delicious looking! Salad was very fresh and also had a good dressing!

    Anna W.

    I don't know why, but I have a problem reviewing Forno Napoli. My inner voice tells me I should go back and eat more pizza, before I make an official statement. I need to be sure that this is actually my favorite pizza in town so far. My excitement is very cautious and under control. I ordered a classic, San Franco. It was love at first sight and first bite. The pie was huge. I've never seen a Napoletana style pizza this large. It was beautiful! The dough was satisfyingly crispy and chewy at the same time. Oh! ... and cheese, just perfect! The chopped pepperoni was good, but maybe there was just too much of it. I didn't see any bottles of olive oil around, but the pizza came with a small container of garlicky olive oil with parmesan. It's actually my favorite Italian dressing. We also ordered Macaroni Al Forno which came with very fresh House Salad. My advice, be hungry before visiting or ordering from Forno Napoli. The restaurant is a very casual, and 'kids' friendly. The location close to the university and student housing means that all restaurants and businesses in this particular plaza must be geared towards them. Picnic tables? Why not! I would have preferred something a little different, but, then again, I like the way they operate. Ordering and paying in advance at the counter was convenient. Everyone who worked there was very friendly. The owner visited our table several times, which was unusual. He wanted to know if we liked the food. Normally I would feel uncomfortable, but this time, surprisingly, it wasn't so bad. I was just feeling happy and glad we finally had the chance to try this place

    Marissa F.

    This was the best experience I've ever had. A little different than ordering from here... we became the chefs with a pizza making experience. 10 of our friends had the best time learning about the Italian pizza making skill, making dough, spreading the dough, building our pizza and then cooking it in the wood fired oven. We laughed and laughed so much. Thank you to Rick!!!! We had an absolute blast and the pizza was soooo good! We did this August 2024 and my friends still talk about how great of a night this was! I had to come back on yelp to share how great this place is! Oh and we're still talking about how delicious the gelato was too!

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    Marilyn W.

    Great location, ample parking, great service and food. First time here with friends and we were all very happy with our experience. We do wish they had some comfy chairs instead of just benches. My friend had a pillow in her car to bring in, so that's our only suggestion. Some people would rather have cushioned chairs instead of benches. I bet some people don't eat in because of that. Overall would recommend

    Sarah S.

    Cozy spot with the best Italian in the area by far! The chicken parm panini hits just right -- perfectly cooked chicken, just the right amount of sauce, and golden toasted bread. A little on the pricey side, but totally worth it. Lovely area in Buffalo, too -- can't wait to come back!

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    Really really great pizza!! Rick was very personable and gave us good tourist information too. Highly recommend.

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    Excellent pizzeria. Then tasty New York style pizza with a thin crust. Nothing fancy inside but just good.

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    4.2
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    3.5 mi

    I didn't know what to expect when I popped in here for dinner one night, but I have to say the…read morepasta I got was amazing. It's a bit like a subway for pasta. Pick your noodle, pick your sauce, pick your toppings. And the premixed offerings they put together are amazing. Pop up to the counter to place your order and the super friendly staff will bring it out as soon as it's available. Not a large space, but well decorated and lighted. I really enjoyed my experience.

    Checked this place out after an event…read more Pro's: Customer service from the young lady attending to us was absolutely fantastic. Attentive, appropriately apologetic, honest, and polite. Half of our group (was a total of four of us) enjoyed their food. The restaurant was clean and bathroom smelled very pleasant. Pricing was fair for what was enjoyed. The focaccia bread was the star of the show for me. My guests enjoyed the shrimp scampi, but felt the portion was small and the salmon was delicious. I did taste a piece of the salmon and was jealous as I can confirm it was delicious...wonderfully seasoned and perfectly cooked. Con's: The other half of our party did not enjoy the food. Unfortunately, I was in that bunch. It was quite surprising as the menu is not robust at all; so our thought was that the items that ARE on the menu must be a delicious specialty. I had the pork chops with pasta and spinach. The pork chop was tough and the pasta was bland. The sauce that accompanied the meal was tasty and moved the overall meal from a 'no', to an 'ok'. Won't be back, but encourage you all to check them out as the other half of our table truly enjoyed their meals.

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    This small shop has the absolute best meatballs I've ever had in my life. Their giant meatballs are…read moreloaded with so much flavor that you don't even need to put sauce on them, you could just eat them plain and enjoy them. However their sauce is also equally as amazing, so get that too. They also make fresh Italian sausage that is loaded with colorful fresh herbs and spices. As well as an olive salad that is surprisingly tasty. Besides these fresh items, they recently added a freezer to get their meatballs and sausage frozen, as well as raviolis and stuffed shells. They also have some non-perishable items in the store including sauce, pasta, and a few other items. The mother and son owners are friendly too. Highly recommend!!

    Where do I even start? First off you need to know this is a little market where you take…read moreeverything togo. Everything is fantastic! Very friendly Mom (Ann) and her Son (Sam) do it all! Everything is homemade! Italian Sausage, one of my fave's the Olive Salad, Delicious huge tender Meatballs fresh or cooked in sauce (I get the cooked ones....sooooo good), JAG's Italian cookies (made by Cathy Ganci)- fabulous variety! Today I just had to try the Thanksgiving Turkey Hoagie - it was as amazing as I dreamed it to be. Lots of Turkey, stuffing, gravy and cranberries on a Costanzo hoagie roll. They also have great Cannoli's - love that the shell stays crisp and the filling is flavorful....yum. I feel that I am now a regular. It is a weekly go to. Thanks Sam and Ann - wishing you great success!!

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    St Joseph's Day is coming and this little dynamite of a store has everything and more to make your…read moredinner complete... The ingredients are top quality and my Sicilian grandparents would be delighted to know that there are still old fashioned recipes that have not gone by the wayside. Dinner, desserts, snacks, or side dishes are all you can expect to find here... This is a store that makes me happy!

    I have been trying to patronize at least one local place per week during COVID-19. In early April,…read moreI saw on Instagram that The Pasta Peddler and Blackbird Sweets were offering free delivery of their products if you spent $20.00. I was in. The ordering process online was easy. The confirmation told me my order would be delivered on a Saturday between 11am and 8pm. I ordered lemon pepper linguine, and red pepper linguine, which I gave to my mom. I don't think she has tried it yet. I also ordered the stuffed mushroom ravioli. When it was delivered on a Saturday, I received notification that the delivery was on its way, and when it arrived at my house. I like the updated. I tried the mushroom ravioli that night. That ravioli was life changing. It was absolutely delicious. It was a heavenly mix of ricotta and mushrooms in a delicious, pillow-y dough. You can tell the love that goes into making the pasta. As soon as I was done enjoying the ravioli, I slid into their DMs on their Instagram account and told them how amazing it was. I would definitely order from here again, and check out the store front when it opens again.

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    HCK Hot Chicken

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    4.2
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    1.2 mi

    This food was so good it's making me come out of Yelp semi-retirement…read more A certain hot chicken sandwich chain was giving out free sandwiches with a download of their app today, and as we drove by the restaurant I knew it was not in the cards - that place was PACKED. So instead, I perused Yelp for other fast dinner options. Here I came across HCK Hot Chicken, skimmed reviews (I rarely let other people sway my opinions anyway) and after checking the small-ish menu we decided to check it out. THANK GOODNESS WE DID. The space only had a few people when we got here, and after sitting and waiting for food I did notice many to-go/takeout orders come and go. They have a SOLID menu, with many staple chicken dishes (chicken sandwich, chicken & waffles, even a mac & cheese bowl), and of course, hot sauce of varying degrees. There's also a big ol' neon sign that says "HALAL" over their menu, so I'm assuming they ARE halal to some extent (would ask to confirm). I ain't no pansy, so I got a medium heat chicken sandwich. If that's not your baseline, you don't know hot chicken baby!! One of two combos (the other being just tenders) comes with the sandwich, fries, and a drink for about $15. My husband ordered the mac and cheese bowl, also medium. Now, you know how sometimes you order medium heat, and it's more like a warmer mild? Well, that's definitely not the case here. This is where HKC would get an extra star from me if it could. SIX stars for a medium hot chicken sandwich that was ACTUALLY medium, ACTUALLY cleared out my sinuses pretty well, and the fact that I slammed that sandwich down like it was my job speaks volumes. I tried my husband's Mac too, and it was so, so good. Y'all underestimate how much I've fallen for this place. I don't even live in the area anymore, and I'm already plotting ways and reasons for me to come over here so I can stop by for lunch when so desired. Staff was also very pleasant! We didn't spend too much time waiting in the lobby, an our food was out within 10 minutes of ordering. They're advertising as "made to order" and I can concur with that - our meals were fresh, and of course, HOT! I need these guys to move next door to my house! Until then, I'll be back to visit soon for sure.

    Walked in at 5:45pm and there were customers eating at several tables. Stood at the counter for…read moreseveral minutes but no one came out from the back to greet me or take my order so I left and went somewhere else. 3 stars because the people at the tables seemed to be enjoying their food..... which I'd gotten to try it. Casual tables. Seemed chill :(

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