50 Best Italian Restaurants near Tonawanda

“Been going here for a few years now, Good Staff, Great Food. My favorite pizza shop in the Ken-Ton Area.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Everytime I am in the area I make sure I stop. Pizza is always Delicious and amazing. Last time I had a steak n cheese sub delicious of course. ! This is my go to spot !“

“Never disappoints! Eggplant Parm is my favorite. There are so many great items on this menu it would be hard to name them all.

Kid-friendliness: Brought my grandsons, one of whom is autistic . Our waitress was so accommodating to his special needs. We'll definitely be back with him!

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes“

“Great Pizza and Wings! DJ Trivia on Thursdays is an absolute Blast!“

“We stopped in for some pizza and subs after Niagara falls and it was absolutely delicious! It was definitely nice to get away from the falls to get some more reasonable prices! We had excellent service, kids said it was the best cheese pizza ever! We also had the chicken tender sub with blue cheese it was on point! It was easy to see why this place has been around since 1982! Family owned business with multiple locations in the area! We all need to be supporting these local small businesses that our family owned and operated! McKenzie family approved!!!“

“Vegetarian options: Josh the owner & main chef will make anything to your liking even when they are busy! His sister is one of the servers. Her name is Sam. She is wonderful! Everyone there goes out of their way to please you! It's a very comfortable & friendly place to eat at. They get the food out fast too! They really appreciate your business!

Dietary restrictions: See above comment

Kid-friendliness: It is a kid friendly place.“

“Good selection of NY Style Pizza slices, large but a little on the expensive side.
I ordered a Turkey Sub today through the Slice App. The Sandwich was ready in a timely fashion and they even accommodated my request for additional Banana Peppers ( Strangely enough not a selectable item on the app ).
Sandwich itself was fine, nothing special and they Turkey they use I think is a little lower quality than some other Sub shops but filled the need.

Good amount of seating also.“

“Amazing Pizza I love it I had the sweet sauce with just cheese and mushrooms it was so good and the crust and everything is made perfect!!“

“Culinary Perfection in Buffalo Buffalo is truly privileged to have a dining establishment as exceptional as Lombardo’s. Much like the gridiron perfection we are witnessing from the Buffalo Bills, led by Josh Allen, Lombardo’s delivers a once-in-a-lifetime experience in the realm of fine dining. Everything about this restaurant exudes excellence—from the impeccably crafted dishes to the warm and inviting atmosphere, from the attentive service to the dedication of its ownership. Watching Tom Lombardo and his son Tommy work together this holiday season is a heartwarming sight that reflects the family values and passion behind this establishment. Simply put, Lombardo’s is a place you shouldn’t miss. It’s more than a meal—it’s an experience that defines culinary perfection.“

“A friend and I had an after church lunch at the Barrel this past Sunday The food as always was great Our server was patient and gracious. We who are older appreciate that kindness greatly.“

“Absolutely love everything about this place the Atmosphere the staff and the food is Amazing so Happy we found it ❤️“

“Had a Phenomenal dinner and time at Sinatra's. Went there for our 32nd wedding anniversary. My Bride was ecstatic with everything from the drinks through desert. And if she's happy, I'm happy! On another note this was our first time there. I went over to another table where a couple was waiting for the rest of their party. When I inquired what they have had previously their response was "there isn't anything on the menu that we would not like". I believe that would be 100% true after we experienced the quality with just a few dishes... The beverages were excellent too.“

“All the food we get from Airport Pizza is very good! We had pizza, wings, fingers and antipasto delivered on time and yummy! Thank you P.S. The security seals on the boxes was a welcomed surprise!“

“I relocated to Buffalo about a year ago and this place has become one of my favorite for sure. Portions are great, flavor is really good and prices are decent plus service is always great as well. Definitely worth going and also taking food to go or frozen meal (taste just the same as the real thing served on the spot).“

“Good Value with a Lovely Ambiance

This place offers good value for the price and ambiance, though the food didn’t quite exceed my expectations. The ambiance was lovely, and the service was nearly perfect - our server was. Our favorite was the duck, which was cooked with crispy skin.
Dover sole is renowned for its delicate, sweet flavor and velvety soft texture with its flaky fillets fall apart effortlessly with a fork. However, in your case, the sole was drier than expected, which might have been due to slight overcooking. Despite this, Dover sole remains a prized choice for its refined taste and texture.
The lamb is a solid choice if you’re very hungry.
For appetizers, the burata was intriguing when fried, but I preferred it in its original form as frying didn’t enhance the dish for me.
The thin layer of steak tartar was served on fatty toast that overpowered the tartar, which was a bit disappointing—I wouldn’t order it again as tartar.
The oysters were not all professionally opened.
The side mushrooms were too bland and not the type I expected, though the side potatoes were a hit with my mom.
Drinks were well-crafted, while others didn’t blend flavors as smoothly. Olive cake is worth trying!
Overall, this is a great spot for a casual dinner. We visited late in the evening, so maybe the chef was tired, which might have affected some dishes. Despite minor imperfections, the overall experience was enjoyable.“

“The food was The bomb, the drinks was the bomb, the waitress was the bomb !!“

“Highly recommended. Food was excellent , staff was nice“

“The food and service were excellent on my first visit there. I brought my mom for an early Mother's Day dinner and was seated quickly. Gianna was outstanding as our server, making sure we had everything we wanted and gave some great suggestions. The short ribs and the Orchetti with the sausage, mushrooms and mascarpone sauce were absolutely worth the visit. I absolutely look forward to returning and trying some of the other entrees. Blue Cave is a great addition to the area. 100% recommended. They take reservations which I recommend if you visit.“

“We recently had our twins college graduation party at Caio Caio and were extremely satisfied with the whole process from scheduling and planning (Gina) to the party itself. The food was delicious and service was exceptional. Nick and his crew were on top of their game!! Everyone had a great time and we received numerous comments on how great everything was, especially the focaccia sandwiches and mini cannolis. We live down the street and will definitely be back soon.

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“Service was excellent (thank you David) Food and excellent, the bartenders were excellent. 10 out of 10“

“Amazing food, service, and atmosphere!! Highly recommend!! Also a great location for special events!!“

“Great food (I won't shut up about their pizza), great service (everyone is so nice and just want you to eat well)! The prices are so friendly to one's wallet, especially when factoring in how GOOD the food is! Each bite of the various food I'd gotten here had me thinking "This would be $x more somewhere else." Highly recommended. Definitely taking my little family here next time we're in Buffalo!“

“What a great restaurant!! The food was phenomenal! I had my birthday dinner at Bella Ciao and I was very impressed. The Lobster Mafalde was loaded with lobster and so delicious. The Rice Balls were out of this world. The Peanut Butter pie was the best I ever had. Also, Casey, the Manager was so accommodating and personable. She just couldn't do enough for us. I just can't wait to go back!! (I am still thinking about the Three Cheese Garlic Bread) The BEST!“

“We always have a great experience here. The place is cozy and comfortable, everyone is welcoming and the food is excellent. Had New Year’s Eve dinner and the specials were amazing, especially the grouper dish. One of our go to places!“

“Osteria 166!! Absolutely the best food in Buffalo and our favorite hands down Italian restaurant with the best meatballs I ever had besides my grandma's, that I haven't had since she passed, so these are now the best I can get. The menu is great with something for everyone and whatever you're in the mood for from flatbread pizza to homemade pasta with the most amazing sauces, delicious salads, fantastic steak and the freshest Italian desserts. if you can save room. We have to get them to go home. It's so hard to decide that we get several things and go family style sharing and going around the menu. bravo Nani in the meatballs! they are a must! great friendly service and beautiful atmosphere. sometimes the acoustic music in the bar. what a gem we love walking distance to the theater district, we try to go before shows and park and enjoy the evening starting with the best meal and drinks before a show downtown. Don't think twice about trying this place! make reservations.“

“We were recommended to stop in on our way to Niagara Falls and the food did not disappoint! It was delicious!“

“Frankie Primos is our favorite. Authentic cuisine just like you’d find in grandma’s kitchen. Everything is perfect every time we come.“

“I usually don't leave a response but for here I had to. First when we arrived it was kinda confusing between a dollar general and a tanning saloon but overall ok area. We were seated by a hostess, the. Greeted by our waitress which I mite add very pleasant and down to earth. I ordered the stuffed banana peppers and buffalo eggs rolls as an app and the steak and banana pizza. It was average wait time. Now the exciting part!!!! The food was absolutely amazing peppers mild in heat prepared well , the buffalo egg rolls O M G!!! That's all. Now the steak pizza is probably one of the best pizza I have eaten in the 38 years I have been alive fresh dough fresh sauce w.e it was. It was fantastic and the rest of Ingredients were amazing. I give this place a 4.9 almost perfect.“

“Had a wonderful experience at Faso’s! The chef and server were excellent. We loved everything we had especially the eggplant, garlic knots, banana pepper ravioli, cannolis and lemon cake. The list could go on!“

“What’s wonderful find! Food is delicious! The wait staff was very nice and helpful. It is so cozy and quiet atmosphere. Loved the location as it reminded me of a wonderful place in Paris. We will definitely be going back!!“

“The food was incredible. Our service was impeccable! Highly recommend this lovely place that offers fresh & unique food pairings that completely satisfy!“

“Nice atmosphere, authentic cuisine!“

“The best ever“

“We love this place and the food 🥘 is delicious once you get it. The servers are always very friendly but service not always great. Food takes a long time sometimes. We struggle with this because we are vegetarians so there is no meat being cooked in our dishes. The main reason I’m leaving this review is because the last time we were there, they mistakenly sent out a real burger instead of a veggie burger causing us not to enjoy our lunch together. Our server, Chelsey was so so kind and apologetic but did not take anything off of our bill. We are going to give them another chance but I feel like the managers should be floating around and making these mistakes right.“

“the good we had for dinner which was delicious.“

“Awesome food; their wings, pizza and pasta dishes are generously sized and top quality taste. 🍕🍝🍗😋 Their team is awesome too, from the owner, Rick to anyone you interact with…they are experienced and professional as you’ll find. Go eat in their dining room and def get the salad bar. 👍🏻“

“I wanted to go someplace different for my "Belated" Birthday Dinner and I was in the mood for Italian. I needed Pasta . So, I looked on YELP & decided on "Carrabba's". I am so glad I did !!! My son & I got there around 6pm and had about a 10-15 minute wait. There was a bar to the right & most of the dining was to the left. It was clean & had a comfortable feel inside. We were seated & I had already planned what I wanted to eat the night before, so I wouldn't take forever deciding once I got there. But first, we were served delicious, soft, warm Italian bread . It was so good. We ended up getting it 3x I believe. Our waitress's name was Ashlie S. She was great !!! Very nice, friendly, helpful, funny & very easy to talk to. I order the LINGUINE POSITANO WITH CHICKEN, I got the MAMA MANDOLA'S SICILIAN CHICKEN SOUP & the CANNOLI CAKE FOR 2 for dessert. Everything was phenomenal !! The pasta was so light but with a burst of amazing flavors ! The soup was so good & with huge pieces of chicken in it. Yummmmmmy !! The Cannoli Cake was very good & because my birthday was yesterday, Ashlie gave me a few scoops of vanilla ice cream with syrup & a little birthday candle in it. She was so sweet. Everything was just perfect ! I had an amazing experience here tonight . I found the prices to be reasonable , at least for what I got. We had quite a Long waiting time to get our food, but it was soooo worth it ! They have a special deal going on. I don't know if it's temporary or always going on, but it is a great deal. Whatever the price of something you order for in the restaurant, you take home ANYTHING for less for $10.00. No matter what the regular price. I took home another Linguine Positano,but without the chicken. So now I have an amazing lunch & dinner for tomorrow, since I didn't even finish my pasta there. We also received extra fresh bread to take home. 100% satisfaction on the trip. Also, the ladies room was very clean & smelled good. (That never happens ) I will most definitely be returning to this Carrabba's & I hope I get the wonderful Ashlie S. as my server again. She was full of life, unlike a couple others I saw that looked like they were ready for bed. lol“

“The food, especially the Fish Fry is amazing (my personal favorite)! Also, the baked ziti is awesome! The service is excellent. We are so happy that our friend recommended this restaurant to us. It is now our "go to" favorite. I highly recommend this restaurant!“

“The absolute best chicken cutlets in wny. The milanese is incredible. the salad that comes as a soup or salad choice is the best included salad ive ever had with a meal. the bread with olive oil and fava bean hummus is my favorite bread service around. Let's not forget the awesome and welcoming staff that always makes us feel like family. Yesterday my wife had a beet salad special that was in her opinion better (by far) than the ones she has had at the western door and other "high end" restaurants. Very reasonable prices as well especially considering the quality of the food.“

“Very attentive professional staff. Quick service. The most beautiful goddess of a woman was our waitress (beautiful eyelashes and amazing curly hair but I cannot remember names well) she was so quick and got my water refilled so fast. I have never had a better experience. 10/10 would recommend this location as best Olive Garden in the Buffalo area.“

“Once again we had an exceptional dinner at Trattoria Aroma this evening. From the warm and genuine welcome to our excellent dessert it was pure pleasure! The food is always delicious with a unique presentation and excellent prices! In the past 30 years we have always been accustomed and greeted by name by the wonderful owners and staff! Continues to be our go to favorite in Buffalo!“

“My wife and I went here on a whim. I wanted some classic Italian comfort food on a cold MLK day. I found this place on Google and decided to try it out. I got the lasagna and my wife got the ravioli with meatballs we washed it down with some Genesee beer. Both dishes were fantastic, the service was great and you cannot beat the price.“

“Just had lunch for the first time and Derek was our server - food was exceptional and the waiter was so attentive - we will be back“

“Will the bistro be open on Sundays this season?? Such a mistake being closed on sheas Sundays!!“

“Was very delicious and savory. staff is very friendly“

“I LOVE IT HERE! ❤️ One of my favorite restaurants - hands down. Staff are SO nice and friendly and everything I’ve tried is very good. Please come try it! (I ask for extra parm and they DELIVER)“

“Great food. Good portions“

“We received this dining experience as a present. Completely blew our minds and taste buds. Out of this world. I am hoping to purchase the same groupon and enjoy with my 2 best friends ( I was his best man and likewise him to me), in September 25 to celebrate their 50th anniversary

Parking: Right next to restaurant. You can fall out of your vehicle and within a few steps walk in the front door“

“What a great place! Friendly staff , great food. They go above and beyond.“

“Due to Covid restrictions Jovi's hadn't been opened for awhile. Went on a Friday night. The restaurant was at 50% capacity and every table was full. They have changed their menu, which I found very interesting. I ordered the special of shrimp and lemon ricotta pasta with tomatoes and red peppers $23. I asked for it to be served without tomatoes. When the server brought my food which seemed to take awhile, she said "oh, I forgot no tomatoes." There weren't any red peppers but a boat load of tomatoes. I didn't want to wait for my food while the other guests were eating so as to why I didn't send it back. The 4 pieces of shrimp still had the tails on which I thought was odd in a pasta dish, but the pasta was very good. It seems that Jovi's is working out some issues after being closed due to the covid restrictions. I'll probably give them another chance, hope they're able to get their flow going again.“