It was better than Russell's according to my kids. Quiet tonight because of the weather but the…read morestaff was friendly and attentive. The food absolutely delicious. And the only one who came close to finishing their dinner was my fourteen year old son with the two hollow legs. My daughter wants to come for her birthday. My youngest wants to come here again. So a great experience and excellent food and wonderful people.

My gal is from Buffalo and has her kids, grandkids, and aunt here for family gatherings. Honestly,…read morethis is the red saucy joint I've been looking for in all the years I've been coming out to the 716. Unpretentious good Jersey worthy Eyetalian. Very very good linguini with clam sauce (plenty of chopped clams). A very unassuming strip mall but oh so good!

Love this restaurant and hope it reopens soon ! The pasta and beans was out of this world.read more

Back dinning area was freezing. Chicken parm was a frozen deep fried chicken breast. House salad…read morewas wilted and they only have house dressing. Spaghetti was over cooked, sauce was close to burnt, the pasta fasioli was good. I won't be back.

Wow. Hands down some of the best pizza we've had…read more We ordered the San Felice Pizza -- San Marzano tomatoes, house-made sausage, sweet and spicy peppers, onion, buffalo mozzarella, and fresh basil -- and it was absolute perfection. The flavors don't compete... they melt together into one big, perfect masterpiece. The peppers leaned sweet (no real heat), which made them the ideal companion to the delicious sausage. And that sausage? Made in-house and seasoned beautifully, with the perfect amount of fennel -- enough to give it that classic Italian character without overpowering the pie. Perfection! The buffalo mozzarella added creamy richness, the basil kept everything bright, and the San Marzano tomatoes were clean and balanced. We love pizza in all its forms -- New York style and Napoli alike -- but there is something about the rustic goodness of true Neapolitan pizza that has a special place in my pizza-loving heart. That airy, soft center and char-kissed crust from the wood-fired oven is magic. The use of such fresh ingredients makes Forno Napoli my favorite pizza on NY so far - authentic and intentional. There is a lot of love and pride in everything from the handmade crust to all of the toppings. They also serve a garlic butter and cheese dipping sauce for the crust -- indulgent and completely unnecessary in the BEST possible way. That blistered crust dipped in that sauce? Unreal. The cheese? Yes, they have the most beautiful wheel of pecorino they hand grate from to make this happen. No green shaker bottles here! We met Felix, the owner, and he was incredibly welcoming. He has such great energy -- warm, engaging, and clearly passionate. You can tell he's the heartbeat behind the recipes and the success of the business. It feels personal. He made us want to share just how great our entire experience was and he certainly made us want to return. Our only regret? We were too full to try another pizza. Do not hesitate. This truly is a slice of heaven.

I've been wanting to try this place for quite some time and finally made it in!…read more There's menus at the counter and you can take your own seat. When you're ready to order, head up to the counter. After ordering, head back to your seat and the will bring you your food when it's ready. My friend had the meatball sandwich (napoletana panini). It looked fantastic. But when I asked his rating, he gave it 6/10 stars. However, I wouldn't trust anyone who doesn't like cheese so take it with a grain of salt I was torn between the Bianca and Quattro pizza so I asked the kind man at the register for his suggestion; he said the Bianca is more popular so I went with that. I enjoyed my pizza, although I wouldn't order this one again. I do want to say that it is pricey but you will get a very big pie of great quality. The dough was excellent! It was actually my favorite part and I've never said that about any pizza! Atmosphere is extremely casual. There's fruit infused waters to have and you go and grab them yourself (back right corner). But you can order bottles of soda, alcohol, etc. Also in the back right corner are small pizza boxes for leftovers you can grab if needed. When you cash out, be sure to enter your phone number for the rewards program!

Found this gem while visiting family in Buffalo! OMG wished I lived around the corner. I had the…read moresignature lasagna- a recipe over 100 years old. Met the fifth generation family member and sommelier. She was fantastic - trust her with your wine selection, she will not disappoint! BTW - Wednesday is 1/2 off wine bottles! Thank you for a perfect experience!

We went here for restaurant week and had a fantastic meal! They were running a 2 for $55 special…read more It came with this charcuterie to share, a large bowl of chicken Alfredo served family style, and a dessert platter with 2 slices of cheesecake and 2 cannoli. Everything was delicious! The server was friendly and attentive, and even interacted with our 1 year old. She also gave the meal 2 thumbs up! This is in a great spot on Allen St, and I'm so glad to have discovered this hidden gem!

Pictured: Chef's menu including focaccia, mozzarella sticks, caesar salad, meatballs, veal parm,…read morehandmade ricotta gnocchi, spaghetti, and broccolini with chimichurri BuffaliciousBites gives Rizzo's House of Parm 5 stars!

We were on our way on Friday to the states and I wanted to by chance see if there was any…read morereservations open and there was for 9:30 PM. This was so exciting as it was my third attempt trying to get into this restaurant. I can definitely see why reservations are preferred as it is a very small establishment yet cosy they did say that they opened up their patio so that more walk-in could be accommodated. We decided not to go with the chef's menu and just do everything à la carte we had ordered the Caesar salad, the calamari, Matty's Bolognese and a chicken Parmesan with side spaghetti as well as a tiramisu to go. Everything taste so fresh great flavours and the portions were huge. We definitely took stuff home felt really bad that it was late as their operating hours were until 10. But they reassured me that it was fine. We still were the last people in there, so we made sure we didn't linger. Overall, great place I would definitely come back preferably with an earlier reservation

05/16/2026 We went…read moreto Giancarlo's for a combined graduation celebration for my Son, his girlfriend, and both families. While we were waiting for everyone to arrive, I had a very nice "Old Fashioned". We started with two dozen oysters. We received a couple of bad ones and they were promptly replaced with four new ones. I had the NY Strip and asked for "medium rare". The steak arrived and was perfectly cooked and had a very nice char on it. The steak was very flavorful and juicy. Service was impeccable. The restaurant was laid out nicely and there was plenty of space for our large group. Overall, I would say Giancarlo's will be a must visit, for when I'm in Buffalo.

I was driving by and the smell drew me in. I was alone so I sat up bar and ordered a glass of wine…read more It was Good Friday so it was pretty busy but the service was quick. The bartenders were all friendly, but Tom was particularly helpful. Checking to mate sure that everything was good and offering suggestions. I ordered steak in au gratin potatoes. He brought me cheese bread that was phenomenal. It was served with butter and some sort of sauce that I didn't try. I got a new york strip that was seasoned and cooked to perfection. The au gratin potatoes were shredded potatoes. They were okay but definitely not what I would have expected at a steakehouse. I would not order them again. They had carrot cake available for dessert and it was delicious.

Amazing! Went for a birthday dinner, felt like we ordered one of everything. Everything was great…read morefrom start to finish. Apps: Bread with Garlic Butter - butter was tasty Hot stuffed peppers - not too hot, filling was good Arancini - cheesy Sicilian clams - i don't love clams but the broth was really good Entrees: Arrabbiata with a Chicken Cutlet - cutlet was perfect, thin and crispy. Pasta sauce was good Chicken Francese over Risotto - just lemony enough, risotto was lovely Linguini with clams Dessert: Raspberry lemon cheesecake special - incredible Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse cake - 10/10 Lemon Mascarpone Cake - good but would prefer the raspberry lemon cheesecake Hazelnut Gelato - creamy Espresso Martini w/ Baileys - great Loved it!

Amici Ristorante in Kenmore, NY is a longtime local favorite that's now even better after its…read morerecent renovation. The updated interior feels fresh and inviting while still keeping the warm, cozy charm that regulars love. The food continues to shine with classic Italian dishes and great service! Whether you're stopping in for a family dinner, date night, or special occasion, Amici's delivers comfort, flavor, and consistency. If you haven't been in lately, now's the perfect time to come on in, enjoy the new look, and savor some great Italian food right in the heart of Kenmore.

Food was subpar! Service was awful ! There was at table of 10 and they said we can only accommodate…read morea bill for every 3 people not coupes or singles !!! Who ever heard of this !! We talked to the manager and got it all separate checks as it should be ! I let's a white pizza with fresh mushrooms I got canned yuk! The eggplant parm was covered with so much mozzarella all you tasted was the mushy eggplant and cheese .. not going back ever !

Got her at 4:30 on a Saturday evening, got one of the last tables available. Our server was very…read morepleasant and quick. I had a glass of Chianti and my friend opted for beer. We started with the antipasto, it came with rolls that were warmed and butter. The antipasto had crisp lettuce and loaded with all the good accompaniments. We got the Italian dressing and I assume it was homemade and it was real good. My entree was the spaghetti and meatballs and my friend had ziti and sausage. The portions were large (another meal for tomorrow) . I enjoyed the flavor of the sauce and taste of the meatballs. It has been quite a few years since my last visit here. The place is one large room with tables. We sat in front by the windows, the wait line was long and people were starting to wait a little too close to our table, I didn't appreciate that.