A good friend had been recommending Gertie's for quite a while, so four of us happily made it there…read morefor a mid-week dinner out. The building is right in the heart of Clarence center, and fits into the surrounding vintage architecture. Interior is beautifully maintained and there is plenty of inside & outside dining. Menu is succinct but has good variety of beef, chicken, fish, & veggie options. I had the sea bass over risotto with coconut curry, which I luv'd. App menu was impressive, from which we got perfectly cooked pepper-crusted seared tuna and the yummy soup de jour. Entree prices are 'upscale' but they also have moderately priced creative burgers & personal pizzas. Service e was good.

I don't know where to begin. We showed up for our 5 o'clock reservation restaurant was empty. It…read morewas a Tuesday night. We were asked if we wanted an inside or outside we chose inside. We sat down at our table. The owner came by said hello thanks for coming. That was nice. We told him it was our anniversary. He bought us a bottle of champagne, nice gesture thank you. After that, the waitress came up took our order. We ordered a bottle of wine. We ordered our entrées. She was very nice but new. She didn't know what the dinners came with, but that's all right. She's new. She brought out the bread. i'm not mistaken. It was a Constanzo sub roll heat it up. It's good, but really? she brought out our salads but only one because my entrée didn't get a salad, but she didn't know and I was under the impression all entrées get a salad so we started to eat and noticed we didn't have any napkins so I looked around. Nobody had napkins then looked outside. Everybody had cloth napkins on the table. She came back and gave us paper napkins, $48 entrée and we got paper napkins. She brought out her entrées. My wife's Seabass was actually good, but the side of carrot sticks were raw and the mashed potatoes was out of a box. The potatoes were larger than the entrée. My chicken Parm was deep-fried and well done as you can see in the picture. The sauce on the chicken parm was horrible. The penne pasta was cooked right but had that chunky sauce on it. We read all the reviews and they were not good. But we thought we'd give it a try anyways the owner said they've been open for six weeks and that's plenty of time to work out the bugs but unfortunately, we will never be going back. Please note that this review is for current owners not the previous owners. Not the same restaurant.

This place was a chance find as we were walking by. We had placed a reservation somewhere else, and…read morewanted to walk around and honestly, the single glimpse of the restaurant, with the outdoor seating and wonderful sunshine that made the place look irresistible, we stopped. Took a look at the menu, and canceled our reservation at the previous place. We were promptly seated outside by a kind woman named Olivia. The sun being too hard and having forgotten my sunnies, I was wondering if I should sit inside. Olivia immediately suggested we get an umbrella. It made so much sense as we wanted to eat out in the Sunshine and the cool winds. We ordered the Giambatto, the Lemon Pancakes, the Italian Eggs Benedict and the Chicken Milanese. Yes, we were hungry and the menu was so tempting!!!! The food matched the tall order. Everything looked incredibly delicious; the portion sizes were great, the service impeccable and I will treasure the experience for a long long time. The Eggs Benedict deserve a special mention- I would come back for it again. It was unique and tasted like heaven! The Giambatto was nice-a very heavy omelette that we ate the next day for breakfast. The Chicken Milanese is a chef's kiss. And that pasta with the tomato sauce!! It felt like a nonna's hug! The Lemon Pancakes were beautiful but I think we were too full to enjoy everything!!!!!!! During our meal, we asked for coffee, but unfortunately they didn't have oatmilk. The coffee came with cream and a side of Almond Biscotti that tasted like a dream . We were celebrating a special day- me and my husband, and I was treating him that afternoon. I am so glad that we found this place-the ambiance was just right, the service deserves a special mention and I am so happy. It is rare to find a place that matches all your preferences and more, and this restaurant ticks all the boxes!

Went here for the 1st time. My fiancé and I have been wanting to try it for a very long time and it…read moredefinitely showed up. The food was amazing I had the special pasta of the week which was a Braised beef with noodles after adding a little pepper to it it was almost like a beef stroganoff it was delicious. The server I had was very polite and we shared a couple laughs with each other. The restaurant itself still is crazy Jake's to me besides small changes but over all they made it their own and I will be back again to try more dishes.

Most underrated restaurant in Buffalo. Been there many times and I have never put a morsel of food…read morein my mouth I didn't enjoy. The bone in pork chop is better than a steak. Clams casino is amazing. Great wine selection. If you are reading this, go there now

Ordered Uber Eats while visiting Buffalo. Filet Mignon $65 and was very soft, mushy and horrible…read moretexture. I've never experienced this with meat before. Very off-putting. Could only get through a few bites. Mashed potatoes were seasoned well. Spinach + cheese bread was good. Caesar salad was fine, nothing to order a second time.

In June 2026, our West Seneca East class of '76 enjoyed a wonderful 50 year reunion at Mangia! We…read moreused the upper bar/banquet Lounge area for a group of approximately 130. The well appointed bar was open and staffed by three exceptional bartenders... We had made arrangements with John and Fran to provide food stations that featured an array of incredible cuisine! Everything was delicious; massive shrimp cocktail and roast beef sandwiches along with a variety of meatballs, salads, veggies, etc. The atmosphere could not have been better; the room, decor, and ambience was perfect. Best of all, was the value. When you consider a prime location and perfect venue along with high-quality food and great service at a reasonable cost you must consider Mangia.

Exquisite service and food! We were at a party here and I can't say how perfectly everything was!…read moreDon't hesitate to have a delicious dinner here or to host an event! Sheri

Pictured: Fish fry, sautéed artichoke hearts, and homemade ice cream cake…read more BuffaliciousBites gives The Phoenix at 269 five stars!

What a find!!! Was too late to make it to a nearby Thai place and this was our plan B for siblings…read morenight. First visit, won't be our last. Great service from Renee who was very accommodating, patient and knowledgeable. Upon walking in the restaurant is intimate, prohibition era like, romantic, yet homey vibes. The food was VERY good. Started with one of the BEST mushroom soups I've ever had. Mushrooms were thick cut, broth was very tasty ..a cup of love that think could win over a non mushroom eater. I had the meatloaf, mashed potatoes and carrots and surprisingly the star of the show was the carrots. The mains, although good didn't leave me wondering how in the world did they made them like the carrots did. They were sweet and savory, cooked perfectly with great texture and taste. My guests had the Salmon burger and another, the Lamb. Tasted my sister's salmon burger and it was amazing. I'll be coming back to have my own. Salmon was meaty, seasoned well, on a soft brioche bun. I also don't know what the sauce was they made to go with it but it added the perfect compliment. My brother's lamb was TENDER, cooked perfectly and seasoned to perfection. I'll be back for that too when they add a couple more chops to the plate. It was delicious, but the lamb chops were tiny and there were only four. THE DESSERT::: soooo good... definitely appreciated the HOMEMADE taste of the chocolate tart. Three people shared it and with the first bite I could tell that was a mistake. Next time I'll get my own for sure. Pro's- Quality food, great service, decent pricing Con's- Size of Lamb and Hibiscus Spritzer was definitely missing something.

Food - 4 Atmosphere - 3…read morePrice - 4 Service - 4 Food is amazing here. Service is as well. There was surprisingly only us and 2 more sets of people. The field is okay in here. Very clean and just okay in my sense. Again, the food is fantastic. The burgers are delicious. We shall definitely return.

I recently stopped into Falley Allen and was excited to try one of their flavored espresso…read moremartinis. I was told those are only available during brunch -- totally fine, I get that certain specials have set times. However, I then tried to order the martini flight that was listed on the drink menu and was told that was seasonal and no longer available. That was a bit confusing, especially since it hadn't been removed. I also wasn't offered any alternative flavors or suggestions, which felt like a missed opportunity. I ended up ordering their standard espresso martini -- which they seem to pride themselves on -- but unfortunately it tasted burnt. It also appeared that the espresso isn't made fresh, as there was a bottle of espresso sitting on the bar. For a cocktail that really depends on quality espresso, that was disappointing. However my friend did try another cocktail off their drink menu and it was delicious. To finish our visit, I waited about 10 minutes just to get my check while the bartender was engaged in conversation with other bartenders. It made the experience feel inattentive and frustrating. The space itself has a cool vibe, but overall the experience fell short of expectations. I'd love to see more consistency between the menu, social media, and what's actually available, fresher preparation for a cocktail they promote so heavily, and more attentiveness at the bar.

Took my son here after we did our back-to-school shopping and it did not disappoint…read more First thing first, staff was wonderful. I called ahead and the lady who answered the phone was super nice, our waitress was really nice, another waitress I passed in the hall complimented my dress. Great service goes a long way with me and these ladies nailed it! The menu was a little limited and definitely lived up to its name: Linguines! I was hopeful for an arancini app but no such luck. It's ok though... I wasn't sure if there was complimentary bread so I did order the garlic bread ... well there is complimentary bread and butter, which was good, but no regrets on the garlic bread. It was good and my son really loved it! I don't normally order a garlic bread for this reason (comp bread plus garlic bread is too much bread) so it was a nice change of pace you could say! The drink situation was a little odd ... I only drink water for the most part ... sometimes a cocktail but I was with my son and didn't want to have a drink and they will give you soup with your entree ONLY IF you get a paid beverage. You can't have the soup with your entree if you only drink water. THEN we find out no refills on paid drinks. I am glad the waitress at least told us that, but it seems odd and kind of cheap of a restaurant to not give refills. Also weird to only give soup to those who don't drink water. I've never seen a restaurant do this. But the food was plenty so it's fine. My son did get a beverage that wasn't water, so he was able to get his soup. My son ordered the Alfredo and got the Italian wedding soup with it. I got the house made manicotti with meatballs. We enjoyed everything. I didn't love the meatballs but I am so picky about meatballs I wouldn't judge my review on that. If you're a texture person, they are firm meatballs. Me and my son both tried each others food and enjoyed. Our leftovers were gone a few hours later. Again, good service, and enjoyed the fresh air on the patio. Parking lot has no shortage of space and is easily handicap accessible with a ramp. You can sit indoor, outdoor, or at the bar. You can order takeout or delivery too.

Food was very good. I had the veal Milanese and a cup of soup. My partner a pasta dish which he…read moresaid was very good too. Service was very good too. We sat outside on the patio. They only serve wine and beer. We would have preferred a full service bar. We wanted to order a stuffed artichoke and were told they would not be ready for 40 minutes. It was 5:30. The restaurant closes at 8:30.

Aroma has yet to disappoint me!! It's always a good choice…read moreto go there. They have added more outdoor seating so more people can enjoy the summer weather. This trip I had some of the Mushroom Plate!! Absolutely amazing!! No idea how they made these mushrooms taste to incredibly delicious but they did!! I can only hope they keep these on the menu forever!! I also ordered the special Summer Squash Pizze!! Zucchini ,yellow squash, garlic oil , goat cheese , pecorino Romano, basil and mint!!! To tell you this pizze was Devine would be an understatement!! Between the mushroom plate and the summer squash pizze this meal was delicious. For dessert there was a chocolate chip cookie that tasted like espresso and carmel with vanilla gelato. This was the only thing that was a bit too much. It was just too sweet even though the ingredients were top notch. There was also a four cheese pizze which was a rich blend of mozzarella, Gorgonzola, parmigiana reggiano and white sauce. Again it was an excellent pizze. Also the olive oil cake with lemon curd!!! This cake was definitely my favorite dessert. You can't go wrong with this choice for dessert. So for a truly yummy meal with excellent service and a charming setting, I again highly recommend Aroma on Bryant.

We chose Aroma on Bryant as an anniversary dinner restaurant this year. We had booked a table for…read morethe patio and were told it wasn't ready when we arrived and were ushered toward the bar which was packed but had two seats for us. After ordering our drinks we were told our table was ready but that we had to pay our bar tab separately which was rather annoying. The food however was quite lovely. We ordered several special seasonal vegetable dishes: tomatoes with ricotta, beautiful beets, wild mushrooms. All very delicious. Because of all of the delicious vegetables I opted to order a pizza assuming I'd take most of it home which I did. My husband couldn't resist the short rib and let me devour more of the veg to save room for it. I'm pretty sure he still took some home and had it for breakfast the next morning. The drinks were very nice and artfully presented. Judging from how slammed the bar area was they must always do a great job with cocktails here. Will come again. Highly suggest you try any local seasonal vegetable dishes as they will be stunning fresh and delicious. The wood fired pizza was also very good and is a very reasonably priced option to share for dinner paired with a small dish. Another very good restaurant to keep in rotation.