They have complementary valet parking, and coat check. Our server was Kasey. She was knowledgeable about the menu and specials, very sweet and patient. The complementary bread was delicious, and weirdly so was the butter. I liked that it had salt on it. Oysters 10/10 From Maine, and they were huge! Burrata Salad 10/10 The burrata was so fresh and good! The earthy arugula paired nicely with it. And the balsamic was the perfect extra touch- unless it was the mustard dressing but i don't think it was. And I did like the hazelnuts, even though I didn't think I was going to. They were toasted a little bit. Continental 10/10 Veal was super thin and breaded. The breading was slightly soggy because of all the sauce on it but it was not bad though. The shrimps were a decent size and cooked perfectly. The pasta was great and you could tell it was homemade. The sauce was a really good scampi sauce. Slightly thicker than a traditional scampi, and I loved the amount of garlic and the garlic flavor of it. The broccolini was ok. The stems were a little bit hard, but the tops were good, and good in the sauce too. Seared Duck Breast 10/10 Duck was cooked perfectly. It had crispy skin on one side, and was a good temperature between medium and med rare. The flavor was also very good, and it was seasoned perfectly too. Celeriac purée was very earthy. The black currant red wine reduction was good, it had this very distinct flavor I can't place exactly. The spiced carrots were amazing. Banoffee Pie 10/10 This was a layered pie, and it was a huge slice! Plenty to share between two. It was chocolate shavings on top of a thick layer of whipped cream, a thick layer of banana cream pie, and a thick layer of homemade toffee, then the graham cracker crust. The banana cream pie had fresh bananas, and the toffee was thick and so flavorful. Everything paired together amazing and it was to die for. There was some extra toffee, chocolate, and I think a little honey on the plate for garnish as well as some dollops of custard, which was also really good. I could eat this whole thing every day. read more

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With fast and friendly service I started out with a glass of Moscato Wine, the complimentary bread and and the baby gem wedge salad.Next came six huge lobster ravioli, very tasty.For dessert I settled on to the frou frou cake which was amazing. Nice vibe with music and a bar to grab a drink. read more

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With speedy service and a smile I received the complimentary bread basket and my baby gem Wedge Salad which I paired with a glass of Moscato. For my entree I ordered the delicious six Lobster ravioli. To crave my sweet tooth I got the frou frou cake with berries and that was very tasty.Nice size bar to grab a cocktail. read more

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Absolutely wonderful in every way!! Service superb; atmosphere superb And the food Outstanding! Loved our evening there!

I've been here around 4 times this year. Each time things has been very good. Once I ate at the bar, also nice. This place is always crowded I think. Not in an overcrowded way, but in a good way. I usually eat appetizers here with a salad, or a pizza. Valet parking. Or street. read more

I had heard wonderful reviews about Lombardo for years, but somehow never dined there until recently when my husband and I enjoyed our Anniversary dinner at Lombardo. Service and food were amazing...as a starter, I selected to wood roasted figs (figs wrapped in prosciutto and served with gorgonzola, arugula, red onion, balsamic). So good that I could have had another order as my entree! The entree I did select was "The Continental" which is a great option for folks like me who are indecisive, as it features shrimp scampi, veal francese, broccolini, and hand made tagliatelle. While I'm not a huge shrimp fan, I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious it was. The veal was extremely tender and flavorful. The pasta was light and perfectly al dente. The service was exceptional-I especially appreciated the fact that when we were seated, we found a hand written card wishing us a Happy Anniversary and thanking us for choosing Lombardo for our celebration. You don't see this every day, but helps to explain why they've been around so long! read more

Ristorante Lombardo - The Continental - Italian Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Terrific all around ! Went to bar to start and bartender was amazing ! Server was amazing right from the start. Two out of four beers gluten free and he was so helpful! Dinner did take longer the usual but they compensated by buying us dessert . All of our meals were delicious! read more

Had an amazing birthday dinner meal here with my wife! The food was excellent and the dining room was decked with beautiful Christmas decorations! The service was very good as well! Would highly recommend visiting for some great Italian! read more

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I had lobster ravioli, which was pretty good. However, the pasta was not delicate enough to balance with the wonderful flavor of the lobster. San Marcos restaurant in West New York serves the best lobster ravioli. If Lombardo would just make the lobster pasta wrapped around it much thinner and daintier and delicate it would be way better. My wife had duck prosciutto with pasta and peas, which was wonderful but over salted read more

From beginning (complimentary valet service) to end (pastry chef on premises), this is a restaurant to make you and your companions feel pampered. Currently in it's 50th year of operation, the rooms are modern and elegant. The main dining room had an enormous flower arrangement like you'd find at the NYC Metropolitan Museum of Art. A private room had a family birthday party going on, seating 20. Each dish we ordered was beautifully plated and prepared with care: Now that we've experienced a Caesar salad for two made table side, it will be hard to go back to getting a premade one placed in front of me! We both loved the linguine with white clam sauce, and my fazzoletti pasta with duck prosciutto, peas, in a cream and cheese sauce was spectacular! We ended the evening with a deconstructed black forest parfait, and each of the elements had been carefully made: It was as much fun to eat as it was to look at! read more

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Every time we visit we are impressed!! The service and environment is impeccable and it's our favorite restaurant for occasions of any kind. The food is perfect no matter what dish you order. Our favorite bite here of all time is the carpaccio appetizer, it's sooo good. This visit I tried the continental and it was very lemony and delicious. We did a half portion of the seafood fra diavlo and I think I would get that as a whole next time! It is so garlicky and delicious. We also had the banoffee pie to go and it was delicious, we see why people love this dessert!! Can't wait until our next dinner here. read more

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I thought everything was great! Service was warm, the warm bread was a nice touch. My faves were the fried calamari app! Bolognese and strip steak were good, but nothing amazing. They gave us 2 $25 gift certificates to use in a future visit. read more

Great great service, delicious food, we had a great time here for our group dinner. I had honey crispy salad and 8oz filet mignon, I like both of them, well seasoned and cooked. Will definitely return! read more

Ristorante Lombardo - Grilled 8oz Filet Mignon - Italian Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Everything was excellent. From the time we pulled up and Valet parked to the time we left. Our Server was Louis and he was excellent. Our busser was David and he was great too. We were celebrating our Anniversary and they brought us 2 complimentary glasses of champagne and a card signed by the staff. A very nice touch We started with the table side prepared Caesar Salad. My husband was unsure because of the anchovies but I convinced him he had had them before and just didn't know. We both loved it. I am sure you could ask for no anchovies but they add so much to the taste. For our entrees we had the special short rib and the bolgnese. Both wonderful Our drinks were an extra dirty Martini with blue cheese stuffed olives and a expresso Martini. Delicious Although after eating dinnet we didn't need dessert but got it anyway. The banoffee pie was delicious. My husband ate most of it and raved about it. If you are looking for a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, this is the place to go. We are looking forward to coming back when the patio opens just for pizza and wine read more

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Always an amazing experience here. Excellent food, service, and atmosphere. Ceasar salad, pasta specials and deserts all worth it for special occasions. read more

The food and service were exceptional. We got the mussels as an appetizer which was delectable, especially with the broth and grilled bread. The Caesar salad for two was great, and the scallop and halibut specials were fantastic. The evening was kind of marred when the waiter, who was extremely attentive but seems increasingly annoyed as the event went on, chased us down in the parking lot accusing us of taking his pen, which of course we didn't, we searched our pockets just in case, but it was just an odd and unsettling way to cap off the night. This was after we gave him a decent tip, too. Anyway, it's a good restaurant food wise but I don't know if I'll be back Justin case I get that guy again. read more

A wonderful evening!! My husband and I were looking to have a night out from toddler parenthood and wanted to eat somewhere not only delicious but somewhere with an atmosphere! I'm so glad we landed on Lombardo's! We were tucked into a two-person booth that felt very private which we appreciated. As much as we wanted to be out, we're still very exhausted and didn't want to be surrounded by loud noise and well-rested, childfree people to envy with their youth and un-tired faces lol Everyone we met was so professional, kind and attentive. The sommelier was approachable and helped me find a wine from their Rare and Vintage Wine list - by the glass! - and settled on a fantastic wine from 2006. We had the fried calamari - something I usually wouldn't get at somewhere so fancy but just really wanted to taste it well done, and it was amazing! I had the tagliatelle bolognese, my husband the steak, and then a chocolate banana creme brûlée which obviously was fantastic. An all around wonderful evening, dinner and experience! read more

Ristorante Lombardo - Our fancy vintage wine and cocktail - Italian Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Wait staff and hostess were amazing- great vibe in the dining area. Salads were all 10/10. Beef carpaccio was great but typically should come with toasted baguette or similar. The cocktails were crafted well and the orange wine was delicious. Good pizza and the strip steak was phenomenal. Scallop entree very good - risotto was not piping hot though. The misses were the pasta dishes: bolognese was acidic and bland vs rich and buttery. The carbonara was garlicky. The carbonara should be simple with pecorino, guanciale and egg. No onion or garlic in our opinion! We'd go back and try more dishes as the menu was interesting and unique. read more

This restaurant demonstrates what all high end restaurants should be like. The wait staff are so very friendly. The ambiance is beautiful! The food came out hot and delicious. I had the Shrimp Fra Diavolo and my husband had the Continental. The Caesar salad was prepared at table side- outstanding!! Our expectations were exceeded. We came from Rochester to have dinner here and it was so worth it. They are so willing to please. And Anna is the best!!! read more

This restaurant is not cheap, but worth every cent. The atmosphere is great - tasteful choice of light jazz music, beautiful copper ceiling, very clean. The service is amazing - waiters are very professional. The food is fresh and delicious and menu has lots of options including vegetarian, wine lust is extensive. Overall, excellent place for celebrating with great food and wine. read more

Ristorante Lombardo - Dining area - Italian Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Fantastic food, and service . Real Italian food and nice ambiance. This is one of our favorites. Table side Ceasar salad is delicious.

Service and atmosphere was awesome....... Now the food. My girlfriend ordered the 14oz NY strip medium...... came out well done. For me, the rack of lamb! It was very sad...... two, very, very small pieces of lamb, about the size of 50 cent piece. Not a rack!! Not even close..... Mind you, I love this place normally, but I stand by what I've always said. You're Never going to get, a good meal, on New Year's Eve! Next year, I grill at home. read more

Came here with a group and had a wonderful dinner and experience. Service was fantastic, Our waitress and other staff members came often to refill glasses and clean up plates. For dinner, we shared several appetizers for the table including pizza, brussels sprouts, calamari, and Caesar salad, which they made the dressing and salad table side. I don't normally like brussels sprouts, but these were cut into strands and dressed with slivered almonds, pancetta, and cherries - truly delicious. For dinner I enjoyed the striped bass special which was also delicious, and even split a big piece of the Bannoffee pie which was absolutely out of this world. I hope to come here again. This would make a great spot for a romantic dinner, or celebration meal. read more

Ristorante Lombardo - Striped bass special - Italian Near Me - Buffalo, New York

What a treat this experience was. We drove to the restaurant and had complimentary valet. When we walked in, our coats were checked. We waited a moment for a table and the rest of our group, so we went to the beautiful bar to wait. When our table was ready, we were escorted to our seats. Our server was amazing. Truly top tier service. Very elegant. The women were given menus first. The food was excellent. We ordered oysters, table side caesar salad, the lamb roast, the stuffed veal, the continental, and the half lobster risotto. The oysters were flavorful and fresh. Watching the caesar salad get made table side was fantastic. Our waiter made the dressing himself, tossed the salad, and plated us. All of our entrees were fantastic! We don't even have any minor criticisms. Overall, this was an elegant experience with fantastic food. I felt like I was catered to the entire evening. A meal fit for a queen. I hope I can treat myself to this again soon. read more

We were visiting from out of town and went here to grab a quick bite, I had the bolognese and it was so so, my guy had lasagna and that was much better. We got desserts to go from their bakery dept and ate them when we got back to where we were staying, they didn't seem at all fresh but tasted like they had been in the case for sometime. I had an eclair , meh....my other guests has cannolis and they were just okay...the service was fine! Don't know that I would rush back but it was about a 3 out of 5! read more

5 star American Italian dining in a posh setting, with excellent service, and ambience. Even the Polish ambassador was there with secret service entourage. The food was fresh and delicious. Except the bread, pretty boring, but I guess that's what people want here. Of special note was the grilled octopus with squid ink aioli... so creamy and decadent, just don't get any on ya, it'll stain your finger! Pasta was seemingly house made and good but not al dente, then again the only place I can get al dente pasta is at home. The service was excellent but just a little too "Bubbly Applebees," where I think "French Laundry austerity" would have fit the bill. read more

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We recently went for dinner with some friend's. It was our first time there. I had heard good things about the restaurant however I left unimpressed. I will say the service was good but the overall experience was not great. The food was mediocre at best. Maybe my expectations were to high. For what it cost there are better places to dine in wny. read more

First, I just have to say this was one of the best restaurant experiences I have had overall, and here is why... My boyfriend brought me here the day before my birthday. Because he isn't much of a planner, he didn't think to make reservations (which you absolutely should with Ristorante Lombardo). We walked in and the hostess was incredibly kind but informed us she has no space, but as we left, she came out and asked us if we could eat within 90 minutes. Now for me, that's like a lifetime, so of course I said yes. We were seated and the treatment by staff immediately was one of a kind. They entertained our silly debate over how to pronounce tiramisu and asked a true Italian who works there (I lost, for those wondering). The food was good. I really enjoyed mine and found the quail egg to add the perfect amount of cream to the pasta. And of course we had tiramisu and it was delicious! The food was wonderful, but it was the experience of the restaurant and it's staff that really sold this as a special experience. read more

Ristorante Lombardo - Italian Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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A fantastic option for fine dining in Buffalo. My wife made a reservation for Father's Day. We had to wait a week to sit on the outdoor patio. Free valet parking is a nice touch considering parking on Hertel can be difficult. They have a huge mustard yellow tent covering the front patio. Its very clean, well maintained and matches the ambiance inside. There's a bush blocking you from people watching on the street. But you could hear a guy scream, "You better not touch my fu***** car!" loud and clear. Service was great. Food was even better. Excellent drink menu. Good Cesar salad to start. The lobster ravioli was to die for. I could've eaten another order. Dessert was OK. Ordered a strawberry cake off that was a special. Kind of bland considering how beautiful the other desserts look. read more

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The chicken in the Shrimp scampi chicken was over cooked... but the scallop app was great & so was the cauliflower. I would come back for the wine and atmosphere love the outside patio and blankets they offer! read more

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Dessert, appetizers and lobster were excellent. Service was great as was the atmosphere. Classic black and white uniforms on the staff were very classy. The venue was excellent. Drinks were very good and reasonably priced compared to similar restaurants. Negatives were the price and taste of the entrees. VERY salty, Orato fish tasted very "fishy". read more

If there was only one word to describe everything about Lombardo, it would be EXQUISITE. Absolutely exquisite. I came here for the first time in a year and let me tell you, it keeps getting better. Complimentary coat check. The service. The romance emanating from sparks of light on the dark color pallet. The food of course. I loved the steamed mussels (appetizer $18) so much last time that I really wanted to have the dish as an entry. The chef did not disappoint and was more than willing to accommodate my request for pasta to go with the impeccable white wine sauce ($30)! The bread that comes with the dish is the cherry on top to a perfect dish--it's like they know how extraordinary their sauce is ;) . Oh, and the steak ($52)! Perfectly cooked (rare) and melted right in the mouth. The texture was amazing to say the least and the steak itself was as juicy as ever. Needless to say, i'm counting down the days until our return to Lombardo! read more

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Just returned from our annual Anniversary(44th) dinner at Lombardo's. As usual the food and service were spectacular. Thank you , especially, to Sarah, our server. She was bubbly, personable, knowledgeable and so very accommodating. My husband and I realized we have been enjoying this restaurant at least once a year since 1981 when we moved back to Buffalo. We have seen this grow from several tables to the beautiful venue it has become. It is so wonderful to have such an elegant place to celebrate special occasions. read more

Ristorante Lombardo - Italian Near Me - Buffalo, New York

I'm a vegetarian, so I expect an Italian restaurant to have a pasta dish without meat or fish . The only thing on the menu without was gnocchi and that had goat cheese. I hate goat cheese! They made it without. It was good. The kale salad was delicious! My husband had steak and it had roasted potatoes and Brussels sprouts. He said it was excellent as was the calamari . I'd never go back , it's just not for me . Everything was very good but, the menu is very limited . The staff were great! read more

This is a very good spot to have a meal and enjoy the company of a family or a beloved significant other. The service is impeccable. The food is as amazing! The table side Cesar Salad is as one of the best I've ever had. The prosciutto wrapped fig was another amazing choice. My husband and I shared the lobster ravioli and it was amazing tad salty for me but we enjoyed every bite. My brother in law ordered a pizza. It was amazing. The Tuna special was melt in your mouth delish. Desserts were equally delicious. If we are back I'm Buffalo we will return. read more

Food was very very good, Beets salad was great. The eggplant ricotta roll In pasta and sauce was very good enjoyed the taste. Side of mushrooms were good too. This was a take out, packaged up nicely. We have to come back and have dinner in. read more

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Absolutely excellent. From the minute we walked in to the minute we left. We were greeted with big smiles which is awesome. We were celebrating a birthday and they had a birthday card on the table waiting for us. We chose this restaurant because of their amazing gluten free menu. I have a family member that has an allergy. The gluten free dishes are amazing! Plus, they offer a sorbet and creme Brule which are gluten free desserts. Our table got a strip steak and the filet which were cooked to absolute perfection. I had some after-dinner coffee, and even that was fantastic. I heard the Cesar Salad is made table-side, next time I will try that. I would definitely recommend this restaurant- everything was amazing! read more

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Food, atmosphere and service were good. Portions were small and it was very expensive for what you get - not sure if I will be back

My rating is not based on a personal dining experience, but a gift card purchase. I needed a gift for a friend who is a foodie and based on the reviews, it seemed this would be the perfect place. I easily went online to place my order, which was super convenient considering I'm not in Buffalo, and they mailed the card in a matter of days. If I'm not mistaken, she had it in under a week. I was pleased with the service I received and hope to visit on a future trip to Buffalo. read more

Haven't been here in a few years but food was always great and service was as well. I was aware of the expertise of the bartender John in previous visits. It's been such a long time since my last visit that I don't remember what I ate. But, as. I indicated the food and potables were always top notch in my mind. It's definitely time for a revisit hope to be first weekend in July if everything goes well.. read more