3 stars because their food is good has always been good and is consistent. However good luck if you ordered anything through Uber Eats and you're not the driver picking up the Uber Eats but you're actually the customer who's picking up your order because you had it set his pickup and not delivered. They have a separate counter for you where even if there was nobody else at the other counter and there were five employees working the counter and you're standing there and you know your food sitting right there they will look everywhere but in your direction like teamsters they like to freeze out Uber people especially the drivers because it's taking away from the jobs of their delivery people. I get it but I'm not the one that generated all this new way of ordering food and picking it up and having it delivered either and I'm not an Uber driver or an Uber Eats driver I'm the customer coming to pick my food up and the only way that I could actually order something was to use my money in my Uber account. So maybe think a little bit and help your customers more! read more

Ordered for delivery to the double tree. Decent food. Definitely nothing special. I ordered the wings and they were average at best Kind of dry. The mild version was actually very spicy. The chicken sandwich I ordered was beat up as shown in the picture it was also over cooked. The the pizza was ok. Kind of tastes like frozen pizza. Basically your average delivery joint with a simple menu. I'm not opposed to eating here again but I'd probably look for other options first read more

La Nova Pizzeria - Chicken sandwich looks pretty beat up - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Best pizza and wings hands down. Used to come here all the time when I was in college and I can't find anything like it in nyc. Open up a Brooklyn location! read more

I've been dissatisfied with their pizza for some time. But I ordered a cheese pepperoni and mushroom pizza tonight. Instead we received a cheese mushroom and onion. A mistake that I could deal with... My son wasn't very happy though. The pizza was undercooked and doughy. And it has a greasy aftertaste. The sauce had no flavor and it was just plain unenjoyable. I was really disappointed. read more

The most vile pizza I have ever tasted in the city of Buffalo. You should be ashamed of yourselves for even calling it Buffalo pizza. The crust was not cooked, leaving all the cheese, sauce, and pepperoni to slide down the slice as you picked it up. Did I order soup? No I ordered a damn pizza. Buffalo is known for their doughy crust, this was just sad. No crust on the end of my pizza, thin dough that couldn't support the toppings. A greasy nightmare. With Imperial having an expansion, Bocce always delivering quality service and food, and local less well known places serving great slices at cheaper prices, I don't know how this hole plans to stay in business. This pizza wasn't worth $30, it wasn't worth $10, it wouldn't even be worth the drive if it were free. Next time, go to your local pizza joint on the corner, it will be better. read more

Best # 1 pizza in the city and best pizza I've ever had anywhere. It's too bad that this business is located in dead smack druggie/junkieville. But if happen to get shot, stabbed or mugged walking out, you can rest knowing that the pizza was worthwhile to take a stray bullet. read more

We were in Buffalo for one day and wanted to try good buffalo wings. Our lyft driver suggested La Nova as the best wings place in town and we came here because we thought it was a local gem. It was honestly alright. The garlic bread here was amazing. We had some pizza slices that were decent. We tried their BBQ wings which are apparently their most popular wings and did not like it at all. The buffalo wings were good, but nothing spectacular. Overall, it was an average experience. I probably wouldn't go again. read more

Always great dining here when visiting. The wings & pizza hit the spot! My family & husband who are all from LA had never tried it here. I always joke about how they don't know what pizza & wings are supposed to taste like. They absolutely loved it and have craved it since being back home. read more

Omg why this damn pizza so soggy.. not what I expected . Thank God I have an air fyer to crisp it up a bit not in the mood to call and complain. We ordered the Greek pizza large 27.99 with tax and delivery came to 33.90 I'll stick with dominos. read more

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Customer service is very important to any business and I just received the worst customer service from LA Nova Pizzeria in Buffalo. They asked me to drive back from Cheektowaga back to Buffalo for a refund after I found a twig on my pizza. Smh. Very disappointed considering how much money I have spent with them over the years. I don't care how good the food is. If you start piss off your customers one by one, what will you be left with? They need to get their act together. read more

La Nova Pizzeria - What I found on my pizza. I think it's a twig? They don't care. I should take the drive back to Buff and let them eat it. - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Clearly outstanding product and always rated one of best in Buffalo. We picked one up Friday after Rock the Vote at Babeville. Gorgeous $27 pie (double cheese)- loved crust, cheese and pepperoni, but my family and I weren't crazy about sauce- personal preference though, and I think it's what you grow up with- we were always Bocce people, then Leonardis but now live in Southtowns so our go to is Ninos. read more

La Nova Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Super Bowl Sunday. Great excuse to indulge in C&P Pizza. Delivered too! On time too! First bite....the excuse was gone. Sauce tasted burned or cooked too long. Cheese missing on a couple slices. Maybe it's just not a good day to indulge or spend almost $30. read more

Terrible experience. Ordered online in the morning for a pickup at 7pm that same day. I not only had to wait a half hour for my food because it wasn't ready, but they also messed up the order and charged me more. When I called back to try and work out the discrepancy, the employee was very rude and hung up on me twice. I will never be ordering from here again. read more

Even though I live and work nearby I rarely go to LaNova. While their pit wings are great, their other food is hit or miss and has always been pricey. Ordered an assorted sub and 20 oz pop for delivery. Was shocked when the total was $20 not including the tip I gave the driver. The sub was average, I asked for oil and mayo and sub arrived pretty dry...perhaps a drop of mayo but no oil. I know that calling and complaining is not worth the aggravation. When I've complained in the past, a "manager" gets on the phone and says, next time ask for me and I will make sure your order is correct. Delivery driver and the person who took my order were super nice. Next time I will stick to wings and pick them up. $6 for delivery is ridiculous. read more

I was attending Music on Main in the village of Williamsville with my friend who is in town from California. I ordered a large white pizza from La Nova on Main Street and it was by far the WORST pizza I have ever had! When I got it home the cheese wasn't even melted and the crust was totally soggy and it tasted horrible! What's worse it cost $35!! For the supposed great reputation La Nova has in this Buffalo area I am not impressed. I think this was literally the first time I ever ordered from La Nova and it will be my last! read more

Ordered 2 calzones and 2 large fries at 5:50 p.m. and was told delivery would take 30-40 minutes. An hour and 20 minutes later called back on status of order. I was told they were waiting on the calzones. Thirty minutes later food finally got delivered COLD. The fries were cold. The calzones were cold. The "contact free delivery" was also non-existent. Called back to complain and after I declined to have the food replaced the manager hung up on me saying, "Well, I don't know what else to do." Will not be a returning customer. Follow up: After waiting so long and reheating our food, the sausage calzone had a distinct and strange spearmint flavor whereas the steak and pepper calzone was completely bland and flavorless despite the garlic crust. read more

I ordered a pizza for delivery and It tasted like it sat out overnight I would never write a review if it was edible

Perfect BBQ wings each time. Really busy place! Pepperoni Pizza is also amazing!!! Come one come all this Buffalo Icon continue to trill and delight with deliciously wonderful food!!! read more

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The food here is hit & miss. The prices have went up since last year which is pretty unreasonable for the quality of the food. A large cheese pizza is almost $20. Surprisingly it wasn't greasy but the pizza was burnt. Seems as if they totally forgot they were making pizzas. The BBQ wings are burnt too. They try to hide it by slathering on a lot of sauce but you can taste the char. The garlic bread is literally a soggy strip of bread with fake garlic sauce on it. This place is always open & compared to other pizza places this is the only place where pizza doesn't just taste like bread with cheese and sauce. read more

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Great Pizza our delivery person was very professional and kind. I would order from there again. Crust was done perfect. I want to try their wings. read more

No doubt the best pizza in Buffalo. I had there pizza for dinner three weeks in a row. That's how addicted I was. Unique sauce and the cheese is delicious. My new pizza spot! Totally recommend!! read more

La Nova Pizzeria - Cheese Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Highly overrated. Got this as a "must have" in Buffalo. The pizza was mediocre at best, and very overpriced. The wings were bland, pretty forgettable. I doubt that I will ever eat from here again. read more

Got a small order of barbeque wings and two slices of c and p last night. 24 dollars! Wings were overcooked to the point of inedibility. I'm so done. read more

Had to stop here to see why this was the go-to pizzeria in the area. It was like our version on Fat Slice in Berkeley, only the slices are smaller here. It was good, but the bbq wings...(sorry I drooled a little lol)! Wings are a MUST TRY! read more

I can only comment on the wings here but man oh man, they're fantastic. They are so flavorful and tender. My favorite is the garlic! If you want to try some buffalo wings in Buffalo, La Nova is the #1 place for wings! read more

La Nova is great Food. Wings were delicious. They didn't disappoint. Thanks Alot La Nova.

Oh, La Nova... I really need to end this game. You aren't even trying anymore. You know I'll return because you're so easy. But you don't even allow me the pleasure of one good meal. Last night I made the mistake of trying again. I thought, it'll be different this time... We have both grown a little and you'd respect me... this time. But no. I ordered spinach in my calzone, you gave me sausage. I asked for light on the cheese and it was bursting with ricotta. And could I have possibly expected that garlic dough would have fresh garlic?! But there it was, covered in garlic powder. I am kicking myself, because I knew. It's my own fault. My friends and family warned me. "Don't do it!" they said. He hasn't changed. He is still La Nova... If people keep going back to him, he has no reason to act any differently. So here I am... walk of shame. Leftovers in the fridge, afraid that someone is going to see them. That was the last time. I swear. Never again... read more

I am embarrassed to tell you I had never been to Buffalo's Flag Ship Pizzarera. I am in my sixty ninth year for Crisssakes and I never stopped for a slice. My only excuse is that I live in Lockport and this Mecca of Pizza is over twenty five miles away. That all changed a couple of weeks ago when My boy; Mikey and Myself ended our shift at the Broadway Market and headed from Buffalo's East Side to Her West Side. At last LaNova would be scratched off my bucket list. The place is a pizza carnival. Every combination of toppings known to Napoli is there for your Pizza picking. Tell the staff what You want they'll warm it up in their impressive pizza oven. When it ready they'll call you. My journey proved worthwhile, It's very good pizza. LaNova's history makes an interesting lesson but that's for another day. read more

I was told by locals that La Nova has the best wings in Buffalo. After trying the more well known spots (Duff's, Anchor Bar, and Gabriel's Gate), La Nova is the real deal. Walking in you get a feel for the popularity of this establishment with all the photos on the walls and the name La Nova everywhere. The pizzas behind the glass counter are loaded with toppings and interestingly have sesame coated crusts (maybe its a buffalo thing?). I ordered the single portion of wings - 10 wings with a side of celery and blue cheese, half honey-mustard and half BBQ. At the price of roughly $10 it seemed rather high at first, but was well worth it. The wings are fried then grilled over a pit, imparting a slight char with minimal smokiness. The honey-mustard wings were phenomenal: crispy texture and packed with flavor. The BBQ wings were a little too smothered and covered for my taste with a smooth tangy sauce. These wings are impossible to eat without getting your face dirty. As I scanned the room for napkin holders with the napkin sticking out as to not leave a mark, I was given a roll of paper towels by one of the staff. They also have a hands-free sink conveniently located in the dining area for easy clean up. I'll be back to try the pizza once I work out the damage of the wings. read more

I love La Nova's so very much. Whenever I'm back visiting the Ruff Buff I have to come here for the pizza & wings. The pizza is always good, but once you get your wings nothing else matters in the world. They're huge and juicy and the sauces will have you licking your fingers. Can I mention that this is quite the shady neighborhood? But parked on the premises no evil will come to your vehicle. And the delivery vehicles? I think they had changed the last time I was there but they were gold Lexus SUVs with custom plates. lol! Amazing. The staff is always great. When I'm back they always remember me and have given me bottles of sauce on the house for always coming back. As if the wings being crazy good wasn't enough, right? Go to THIS location. Celebs seem to have been hearing about La Nova's and heading there (check out the various pics on the walls). Leno went here and created his own pizza a few years ago. (Btw, I'm with Coco.) read more

Overall Score: C+ Intro: We headed to the West Side again for the 2nd restaurant of 52 that we are reviewing during the year of 2016. We ordered one of their pizzas for delivery in the past- this time we were going for the wings. Setting: We pulled into a crowded parking lot that was taken over by delivery drivers. Parking was surprisingly awkward for a Tuesday night in the West Side, but we found a spot. The inside was very clean and much more modern than I expected. We grabbed a menu and took it to the table to look over the selection. Menu: La Nova is known for it's wings and pizza but the menu also included some appetizers, sandwiches, and entrees. The prices were ~$20 for a large pizza or a double order of 18 wings. The specialty pizza list was impressive; the options for wing flavors not so much. The only specialty sauces that were offered sounded sickeningly sweet or over-the-top spicy. Get it together guys, we need the sauce to work in synergy with the wing not overwhelm it. We went to the counter to order our 18 medium spicy wings. Food: The wings came out insanely fast, which would have been great but it takes at least 8 minutes to cook a raw chicken wing and they were sitting at our table in less than that, which leads me to believe that La Nova fries their wings in bulk and leaves them in a warming area until they are ordered. They then throw the dried out wing in some sauce and call it a day. Not impressed. The temperature of the wings was disappointing too- warm sauce luke-warm meat. The flavor of the sauce was unremarkable and the chicken wings were fine. The chicken drummettes are what killed the score for La Nova. First, they were way too crispy and had to many veins/arteries for me to enjoy. Second, they made up 11 out of the 18 pieces of meat we got! What a joke. I ended up with more drummettes than mid-section wings. I don't appreciate this cheaper alternative and would have been much happier with a 50/50 split. Overall: Not going back because there are better places in Buffalo. The food was edible but not worth my time or money to do it again. More wings and less drumsticks would have helped along with some alternatives to the wing sauces. Also, they should consider getting a private parking section for the delivery staff so they are not congesting the parking lot. And a heat lamp above the pizza sold by the slice. C+ read more

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I love that this place oozes character, from the black and white photos covering the walls to the old-skool video games in the corner. The pizza's awesome too -- thick crust, slightly sweet Buffalo-style red sauce, plenty of cheese, and calorie-rich toppings to up the cholesterol factor (this is Buffalo, after all). Weirdly, they can even arrange toppings in your company logo. All this, and it's ready in record time (about 20 minutes for a pickup order big enough to feed a family). Nice! However, the service could be better. I know they're "the #1 pizzeria in America" and all, and they've probably gotta get off the phone stat so they can ship an oversize carton of wings to nostalgic Buffalonians across the country (yes, they do this!). But let's not rest on our laurels, shall we? I'm a local customer with a million questions, and I'd like to have 'em answered before you hang up. Especially when you have like, 20 different kinds of wings to choose from. Don't blame me if I'm overwhelmed ;) Related: La Nova, your medium-hot wings are decent, and your barbeque wings are frankly the best I've ever had. Seriously. That said, I ordered the sesame honey wings, and got some bone-dry specimens that seemed like they'd been sitting under a hot lamp for ages. When they're that far gone, take the extra time to make 'em fresh, or call me back and offer me something else (like more barbeque wings!). Also, $6 for a slice? I probably won't be back for one of those again. Don't get me wrong, La Nova. Your pizza's damn good. But let's remember that you've got a lot of competition in Buffalo, so keep your head in the game, hey? read more

We mainly came here for some buffalo wings and what better place to have wings than in Buffalo, NY? Anyway, we ordered some hot wings (medium spice level) and they were on point. Crispy on the outside with the right amount of sauce. I liked that they came with celery and blue cheese dressing. The pizza was also very good, but the crust was a little thicker than what I'm used to. The wings ended up being the star of the meal. The meal was a little pricier than I expected for a few slices of pizza and a single order of wings. Service was okay. read more

La Nova Pizzeria - Buffalo Hot Wings - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Despite the extremely shady character of this place, they make the best wings in buffalo. Be prepared to pay a fortune if you have the food delivered. The pizza can be good, but it is often inconsistent. And seriously, does there really need to be 15 people behind the counter at all times? No wonder the prices are so high... read more

Westside La Nova is a Buffalo institution. I love trying different pizzas throughout the city, but I think La Nova is a consistent choice for when I don't feel so adventurous. Their pizza is standard Buffalo pizza, but it's prepared very well. There is a perfect amount of crust, and the cheese-to-sauce ratio is just where it needs to be. However, every Buffalonian knows that the highlight for La Nova are the Char-B-Que wings. Barbecue smothered chicken wings thrown back on the grill to get a delicious charred, smokey flavor. They are out of this world. I have never had barbecue wings that could quite match the ones at La Nova! Some people may feel intimidated about the location, but I've never felt unsafe or anything. The front "parking lot" is a bit of a cluster-frick, so I find it easier to just park along Hampshire Street when I run in to pick up my food. The workers are friendly, albeit on a busy Friday or Saturday when they are swamped, you can tell that they just want to get you in and out quickly. read more

Had the white pizza at a gathering and loved it and went back to buy the chicken bacon ranch. Honestly for a sheet cutting the pizza in boxes it would make sense but for a round pizza it was very annoying that it was sliced in boxes... The pizza was not a phenomenal as many told me, it was okay. Having tried many places around buffalo we were not as impressed. Very overpriced for pizza but very normal for buffalo, $20 for a small speciality. Still for a small they pizza was stacked with ingredients. May not go back because we prefer other places but it was okay read more

La Nova Pizzeria - Chicken bacon ranch small - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo, New York

This is my second time ordering with Lanova Had a great experience the first time I ordered but this time I'm pretty disappointed. I ordered a 13 inch pepperoni pizza. My order total with delivery came to $16 and some change. I gave $20 to cover tip. I got the pizza in good time took about 35 minutes. The pizza came and looked like it had been dropped. The pizza wasn't cut into slices which I couldn't believe. It was like someone started cutting it with one slice and never finished. The pizza was still doughy in the middle definitely undercooked. I've had dinner here before and had a different experience. I question the consistency please see the photo to see what I'm talking about. read more

La Nova Pizzeria - Not fully cut. Looks like it's been dropped. Under cooked - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo, New York

We ordered their pizza when we first got to buffalo and were unimpressed. Nearly two years later we decided to try it again. It was better than we remembered but only because in the intervening two years we learned that there are few buffalo pizza places that we like. It's just not good pizza. I know I am in the minority in this view, but I find their pizza to be doughy with too much cheese and overly sweet sauce. At least they actually have fresh bell peppers. Oh and the pepperoni is surprisingly spicy -- too spicy for my toddler at least. read more

Anchor Bar who? La Nova's has the best wings around and I doubt many would dispute that. The wings are so good that you'll eat them until you're sick. read more

La Nova's just isn't worth it. The food is overpriced, the service is legendarily terrible (messed-up orders and bullies for workers), and the food is crappy accept for a few exceptions. If your a BBQ wing person you will definitely enjoy these if you want to pay for them. And you can't say the pizza is anything but above average despite the extra grease and price. But in my mind this place is so overrated its a joke. Much better pizza options in Buffalo for less money and hassle. Bocces, La Pizza Club, and Marvino's to name a few. read more