**Catered Event: Board of Directors' Dinner**…read more Numerous locals recommended Bacchus Wine Bar & Restaurant as an excellent choice for formal occasions, and it proved to be a wonderful venue for our Board of Directors' dinner. I hosted a dinner for twenty (board members and their guests) and was especially impressed by the catering manager, who patiently guided me through the many decisions involved in planning the event and personally welcomed me on the evening of the dinner. The waitstaff were attentive and seemed to anticipate our needs, and the private dining room was both relaxing and quiet. We chose the "King's Table," which allowed all twenty guests to sit together around one large table. The room and table settings were beautiful, creating an elegant yet comfortable atmosphere. The event menu allowed me to select three salads, three entrées, and two desserts for our guests. Printed menus were placed at every setting, offering a gracious welcome and making the ordering process easy and efficient. I heard from many guests that their meals were excellent. I especially enjoyed the beet salad with goat cheese and the crème brûlée cheesecake. My filet mignon, unfortunately, was tougher than I had expected. The pecan-crusted salmon looked marvelous, and I found myself wishing I had chosen it instead. The pricing was also extremely reasonable for the quality of the setting, service, and overall experience. Each dinner was $85 and included a salad, entrée, and dessert. Bacchus provided a beautiful and memorable evening for our board, and I would gladly recommend it for a private dinner or formal gathering.

Pure delight. Nick at the bar knows his stuff without being stuffy. He's your guy if you just want…read moreexcellent service or if you want to deep dive into the menu, the chefs, the vibe. Corn season was in while we were here so we chose the totally unique corn waffle with arugula, chili, mushrooms. Divine. If we hadnt ordered more food we'd have licked the plate. The agnoloti wasnt your normal small hats but rather more interesting ravioli. But who cares it's shape--it was balanced, housemade pasta that made me very happy. The steak had that good crust and it wasnt your average steak house steak. It was as good but with different flavors. A great order.

Great cocktails in a spot with unique ambiance. It's a small space and gets super busy on Friday…read moreand Saturday, but very chill at other times. Super fun for Sunday afternoon Bills games

An awesome place to visit! Came on a Friday night while visiting in Buffalo after coming from…read moreanother crazy busy bar. This bar was classy, the group of people were very fun and welcoming. The staff was also very friendly. Great place to enjoy some drinks and dance to good music. Everyone was enjoying themselves and having a good time! Highly recommend. No cover fee or coat check fee.

I went to Coco for my birthday dinner and was pleasantly surprised! Very aesthetically pleasing…read morerestaurant, nicely decorated. Service was very friendly as well. I ordered the Rosemary Frites, which were a delicious appetizer. I had the maple salmon salad as my meal, and it was amazing! The chèvre was so fresh, the greens were great, and the salmon, wow! A delicious meal that I got two meals out of because I took half of it home, as it's a pretty large portion. Originally, I was given the wrong order that I couldn't have due to dietary restrictions, but the waitress was very kind and gave me the correct one, as well as taking it off of my bill. I really appreciated that! We got macarons as dessert and they were super yummy as well. Overall, I really enjoyed my time at Coco, and it will be in my rotation of "special occasion" local restaurants going forwards!

It's Moules Fest, and even though I was not there for mussels, I enjoyed my steak frites. I had a…read morelovely house salad with tossed greens, grape tomatoes, slivered red onions and crispy parsnips. The French vinaigrette dressing was very nice. My steak frites plate had a very large serving of French fries and a bit more salad with a few pickled onions. I ordered my steak medium rare. About 1/2 of it was medium rare. The other 1/2 was well done. The seasoning was very nice, but disappointed to have well done steak. Our waitress was nicely attentive, as was her assistant who kept our water glasses filled. The restaurant was quite busy, getting busier as we enjoyed our dinners. I am glad we had an early reservation. I might have missed this note on the menu or website, but there is a credit card usage surcharge. Luckily some of our party had enough cash. The guitar music was lovely, but our table was too close and conversation was a little difficult.

There was not one dish I was served that I feel was worth the price…read more We had focaccia and tuna tartare as appetizers. The Margherita focaccia was by far the worst of the night, soggy and flavorless, the focaccia was nothing like a normal one. The tuna had a nice presentation though it was quite mediocre, the rice was hard in some parts and seemed quite old, the tuna itself was fine but the dish as a whole was maybe on par with sushi you'd get at a wegmans. As my entrée I got the carrot papardella, everything seemed overcooked, hardly any lobster and what little was happened to be tough and rather flavorless, of course it was the same with the shrimp and crab. The pasta was overcooked and stuck to itself and the sauce was quite sweet and far too hot, twenty minutes into the meal and it was still steaming, continuing to turn the dish into mush. The meal was for three people and came out to be $240 after tax and tip, the service was nice but considering the praise this restaurant got I'm sure it's went downhill. The highlight of the meal was the complementary bread at the start.

Dean was our server, he was friendly…read more *First Mojito 9/10 Really good, lots of mint, perfect amount of soda, sweetness, and alcohol, but no lime slice garnish *Second mojito 6/10 Had 1/2 leaf of mint and tons of soda. Had a lime though. Egg dipped Artichoke Hearts 8/10 I was surprised to see the plating structure of this. Everything was good. Vinaigrette went well with everything. less salad mix at the bottom would be nice. Twin Filet Mignon Beef Tournedos 8/10 Cooked perfect, both of them. Decent flavor too. The mushroom sauce was good. The horseradish cheese was shredded, which was very strange to have on a steak. I could have done with a creamier cheese, Gorgonzola, or just none at all. Potatoes were good, a chunky mash. Asparagus was cooked good, al dente and seasoned well. Special: 1/2 Rack Australian Lamb 9/10 Cooked perfect, probably one of the top three best in the Buffalo area. The crust was great, the sauce was really good, could taste the mint and raspberry, but it wasn't super sweet like you'd think.

Came here last night for my birthday dinner and it was 10/10! From service to the food, everything…read morewas prompt and professional. We had Anina as our server and she was attentive and very friendly! The cocktails were delicious and the food was flavorful and tasty! The ambiance is very clean and bright, as it is located within the first floor of a hotel. The menu has gluten free options (pasta and pizza)! Highly recommend!

**** We visited…read moreBella Ciao at the Embassy Suites in Buffalo around 7:00 p.m. as a party of five, including two children with special needs. We were in town attending a large national conference for families affected by their condition, and many conference attendees were also staying at the hotel. When we arrived, the restaurant appeared to be about 80% empty. Our children mentioned to the waitress that they were hungry and tired, and the first response we received was, "Do you have a reservation?" She explained that they couldn't seat us because they were expecting a large party. Instead of being seated at a regular table, we were directed to the bar area, where the bartender kindly took care of us despite the fact that our group included two minors. We stayed for over an hour, and during that time, the large party never arrived. Meanwhile, we watched other guests without reservations get seated at tables without any apparent issue. The experience left us feeling singled out and, ultimately, discriminated against. Whether that was the intention or not, it reflected a disappointing lack of empathy and inclusion--especially considering that so many families with children with disabilities were staying at the hotel for the conference. I'm giving Bella Ciao three stars because the food was decent, the portions were generous, and the bartender provided good service. Unfortunately, the way we were treated upon arrival overshadowed what could have been an enjoyable dining experience.

I recently had dinner at Quenelle with two work colleagues and we sat at the bar. Overall, we had a…read moregood experience. The bartender's service and cocktails were very good and the food was well prepared. The one issue that significantly changed my impression came when we received the bill. A 3% credit card surcharge was added without it ever being disclosed beforehand. I dine at higher-end restaurants frequently and have no problem paying for quality food, drinks, or service. However, I honestly can't recall ever being surprised by a credit card surcharge at the end of a meal. For me, it wasn't about the amount--it was about the lack of transparency. The surcharge was not disclosed before ordering. I hope Quenelle reconsiders this policy or, at a minimum, makes it clearly visible to guests before they order. Unfortunately, it left a bad taste and makes me unlikely to return. I'd simply encourage others to be aware of the surcharge before dining.

Food and service are spectacular. Well decorated with a beautifully landscaped patio. Great for a…read morespecial occasion

Incredible experience at Tappo! Food was exquisite and the bussers really completed the experience…read morefor me and my family. Bussers Max Peterson and Jackson Jordan made this experience absolutely flawless. These two deserve a promotion!

We've gone here a few times over the last few months, our notes:…read more -The orechiette is the best thing I've tried on the menu -Next to the chicken Milanese - so so good -The meatballs were WAY too spicy for me? Idk if it was just a one day thing because I have never had experienced that before? But I like couldn't even finish more than a few bites it was crazy! -The vodka sauce is mid - I'm sorry - they should change this recipe cuz it's really not vodka sauce -esque and whenever we get it we're like dang prolly shouldn't have gotten that and it makes me sad cuz vodka sauce is my fav food

Pictured: Penne melanzane & burrata, and BLT salad…read more BuffaliciousBites gives Daniela 5 stars!

Daniela is a neighborhood go-to spot! We recommend it to out of town guests and we call ahead for…read moretakeout on nights when we don't feel like "thinking about dinner". My favorite pinsa is the Margherita and my favorite pasta dish is the Carbonara. Their sparkling rose is divine and their gelato is even better. They don't accept reservations, but their wait times are constantly revolving. Perfect little spot for ANY reason or occasion. Enjoy!

We had a wonderful dinner here tonight! The decor is chic and comfortable. We sat on a couch with a…read moretable which was fun! We enjoyed many snacks and small plates to share. The chips with onion dip were delicious. One of my favorite dishes of the night was the beef tri tip small plate. Absolutely to die for!! Melt in your mouth! I loved the gnocchi small plate and felt it was almost like a gnocchi Mac and cheese with deep flavor. So delicious! We also got the asparagus soup which was good, fresh, and extremely asparagus flavor... recommend only if you love asparagus. The fritters in it were a perfect balance! We ended the night sharing the strawberry Fusilli pasta which was good but not the best plate we had all night. Drinks were delicious and well crafted. We truly enjoyed and I even received a birthday card since we were celebrated my birthday. Our waitress Jess was wonderful and had great recommendations!

Fantastic double date night here last weekend! very upscale yet cozy and inviting vibes…read more I started with the house dirty martini - very flavorful. then tried a bacon rillette BLT and oyster for appetizer - it's nice that there are some items that are pay by the piece, so the whole table didn't have to agree on one thing! Had the NY Strip for my meal. And then we all each got a different dessert to finish off the evening - mine being the olive & sinclair chocolate gelato. Everything was delicious, but my favorite items might have been the appetizers! the staff was very attentive to refilling our waters, cocktails, and changing out our silverware for each course. And our waitress had great recommendations!

Came here for a happy hour and had a great experience! We were with a group and the bartender was…read moresuper attentive and quick to get us drinks. The drink menu has a good variety of drinks with reasonable prices. Atmosphere is cool too.

I can't believe I've never reviewed this spot. It's my favorite bar in the city! The vibe is…read morechill, but classy. If I'm dining anywhere near here I am stopping in for a pre or post meal beverage. The bartenders are friendly and engaging. I can't speak for the snacks, but there are a decent amount available.