50 Best Italian Restaurants near Bowmansville

“Are waitress Lucy was fabulous. The food was delicious.“

“Shared a table with the owner,, highly recommend“

“The chef is #SoGood the food is #SoFresh it’s all #SoYummy! 👍🏻😋“

“me and my wife just got some slices from there and they were the best slices we ever had. we will be back for food“

“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“

“I DJ a lot of places, but this one is hands-down has got everything under control from the start of the party to the end. They did not skip a beat. Everyone was happy, a great group of people running a fantastic place to go. !!! 5 🌟“

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

“The BEST Italian food ever. I've been many, many time in the restaurant as well as caterer food for the Christmas Holidays for years and years. I wouldn't choose anywhere else. Thanks for such great service and being so friendly. Lorenzo gets an A+++“

“Great friendly staff.. Excellent food. Have eaten at this restaurant multiple times. The food has always been fantastic! Cannot say enough good things about the restaurant, and the staff!“

“Everything was amazing!!!! Clams casino... Grilled Pork Chops... Chicken Maria all delicious!!!! And the homemade pasta was so good!!!! Highly recommend!!! Great atmosphere and Fantastic service!!!“

“Delicious pasta sauce, very good service!“

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

“I’ve been there twice and never had a bad experience. The servers are always very friendly and fast, and the restaurant is very clean. The breadsticks come out first, always soft and well seasoned. Something I like to do is to dip the breadsticks in the Chicken & Gnocchi soup. The salad came out fast too and was also great. I always get a classic Alfredo and my favorite Creamy Mushroom sauce with my pasta. So much that I even learned how to make the Creamy Mushroom sauce at home! I just wish they have the Never Ending Pasta event all year round. Because other than that, I don’t really find Olive Garden to be affordable or a good deal for pasta, something very easy to make at home.“

“Ate dinner for the first time here yesterday and the food was excellent. Ordered the calamari appetizer and it was light and flaky, honestly probably the best I’ve ever had. The bolognese was very tasty as well and our server Jennifer was great. We will be back.“

“I love this place. I go here all the time! Lindsay is a wizard with a scissors. Best haircut ever! ❤️“

“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)“

“Delicious Eggplant Parm but for 20 bucks or so it really should come with a salad or veggie side. Comes with an Olive Garden style bread stick. It also comes with a LOT of spaghetti!! 🍝 I got extra sauce for $3 because sauce!! I love their sauce. Sometimes I order a quart for $8 because it's delish and have it a couple of nights with my own pasta for dinner.“

“What a great evening (10/26/24) even being short staffed this team put on an awesome night…thank you to all..“

“Fast take out service and friendly employees. Excellent Fish Fry, Fries, side of Pasta, and other co-side items plus the Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken and Shrimp was excellent and two meals for meal which includes 2 pieces of bread and butter. Will come back again and recommended!“

“Best Pizza in the area. Tastes like the way I remember pizza to tast.“

“love your pizza wish I could have gotten a whole slice“

“Another awesome experience, our server was Lexi and she was amazing, knew how to joke around and took our antics in stride. Extremely courteous, attentive, friendly and made our dining experience a great one. We we’re at the Transit location a month prior for a club dinner and had a great time then too. If you go and have either Lexi or Lydia as your server - just know you’re going to have a great time! They both went above and beyond. Food was good, service was incredible. Our visit was only disappointing in the fact that we had to leave. I don’t eat out often but the last 2 times I’ve chosen Olive Garden on Transit and do not regret it at all. Hopefully those servers are there the next time we go!“

“GREAT Italian Food, so many options and the fish fry is HUUUUUGE!“

“Great food. Good portions“

“Fantastic find. Closer than I expected from my house which was great. Food was delicious, service and ambiance were fantastic. Groupon deal was well worth the price. Francesca was our waitress and was very pleasant. I'll eat here again just to try other things on the menu. The artichoke dip was the creamiest I've ever had. Absolutely delicious. Quality ingredients. Lasagna was HUGE!!“

“I used to live near there and ate there regularly. Moved away 10 years ago, but was back in the area and had to stop in. The food is as good as it always was. Hubby had to have the fried chicken, his favorite! The food was good, the service friendly and attentive...we'll have to go back again!“

“My family and I love heading to Sweet Emilia's for delicious ice cream! And when I'm in the mood for Italian takeout, Andiamo is right next door. The other day, I ordered takeout from Andiamo, and there was a little mix-up with my order, but the manager, Dave, was fantastic! He went above and beyond to make things right and even treated us to some ice cream as a kind gesture. Big shoutout to Dave! If you find yourself in the East Amherst area, check out Andiamo for takeout, and don’t forget to stop by Sweet Emilia's for dessert! You won’t regret it!“

“Everything is amazing!!!!!“

“We love the chicken bacon ranch and the Italian rainbow pizza. Highly recommend!“

“Gary is an amazing man and takes pride in his food. This place holds a special place in my heart for many reasons. Thank you Gary for keeping this South Buffalo gem alive and unique!“

“I'm never disappointed comming. the service there is amazing and fast. the waiters/ waitresses go above and beyond to make sure your experience is top notch. 10/10 would recommend.“

“The service was top notch. From the Reservation Desk, the Maitre' D, our waiter Chris, and all the staff...just excellence in service. Food was fabulous! Cocktail and wine menu are excellent. Truly a 5 star experience! We stopped in for a one night stay at the Delavan and so happy that we chose to dine here.“

“Giancarlo’s was absolutely incredible. We had our ceremony there and I truly cannot say enough amazing things about the entire experience. From the very beginning, Hannah, the event coordinator, was beyond phenomenal. She made everything feel easy, organized, and completely stress free. Every detail was handled so seamlessly and it honestly felt like she cared just as much about our day as we did. Everything went off without a hitch and that is not something you can say often when it comes to events like this. Tori, our server, was just as amazing. Attentive, kind, on top of everything without ever making us feel rushed or overwhelmed. She made sure we were taken care of every step of the way and brought such a great energy to the day. The food, the atmosphere, the service, all of it was top tier. You can tell this team takes so much pride in what they do and it shows in every single detail. They truly went above and beyond anything we expected and made our ceremony feel so special. We are so grateful we chose Giancarlo’s. If you are thinking about hosting anything here, do it. You will not regret it.“

“Awesome Food, lousy jingle“

“I always have an amazing experience when I come here. I’m not sure why the other reviews say something else. The drinks are wonderful and so reasonable. The bartenders are attentive and kind. Some being that of the caliber of a Buffalo-city-bar bartender, if you know what I mean. The food is delicious, plentiful, and some of the best I’ve tasted. Grilled salmon, aroncini rice balls, the sauce, the Caesar salad, the bread served with every entrée. Could go on. This is a hidden gem and people need to get out and check it out. The bar atmosphere and the furniture and the whole setting is like an old Irish bar. 🩷 Love love love!!“

“By far the best place to get food on campus, if you love pasta and paninis go here. It's a good option for choosing between healthy or unhealthy food depending on what you create. Ordering is only done through the mobile GET app no other way to get food. Ordering here can be hard, must order during 15 minute interval times. For example if it's 1:26pm the next time they start a new ordering interval is 1:30pm then 1:45pm. People love this place so plan ahead. Paninis are good too for more of the unhealthy options.“

“Great food, great service!“

“My husband & I have been coming here for years. I have never been disappointed with any of the menu items. 😋 Another thing that I love is the music that is played as you’re dining. It’s pretty much 60’s love songs and it’s one of the many reasons I keep coming back.“

“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!“

“I ordered a fish fry thru Uber Eats, and when the food arrived on my front porch half of it was hanging out of the box. I contacted the restaurant after Uber Eats refused to refund my money even with clear photos of the unsanitary issue and Jina at the restaurant had a whole new meal delivered to me within an hour! She turned a bad experience into a better one and fixed my issue immediately! Thank you Jina!“

“Went there for the first time and all of us had the fish fry dinner. It was all perfectly cooked and tasted amazing. We will definitely be back another time to try the pizza and wings.“

“Great food decent prices nice staff great atmosphere 4 12 stars“

“Always such a great time!!“

“First time dining at Bobby J’s and loved it!!! We will be going back!!“

“Thank you once again to Marcos for providing an excellent lunch to our department at Millard Fillmore Suburban Radiology!!!! Always a treat!!!“

“Best pizza around! Quality is always consistent.“

“This place is amazing! They are friendly, accommodating and serve high quality food. I’ve only ordered take out, as it’s a favorite spot to grab lunch for meetings at work, but I bet they’re service is just as great at the restaurant.“

“I honestly can’t believe this place wasn’t busier — it truly deserves all the attention! 😲 The staff were super friendly and worked seamlessly together, which made the whole experience smooth and welcoming 🙌😊 The food itself was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented 🍽️✨ Every bite was flavorful, and the portions were generous enough that we left completely stuffed!
Even though we were full, we couldn’t resist taking some desserts to go 🍰🍫 They were just as amazing as the meal and a perfect way to end the visit. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, making it feel like a real local gem in the neighborhood 🏡💖
We’ll definitely be coming back soon — great food, friendly staff, and a spot that feels both special and approachable. Highly recommend giving this place a try if you haven’t yet! 🌟🎉“

“Amazing food and wonderful service!!!“

“The restaurant accommodated our group of 10 including young children at the last minute on Valentine's Day in a nice private alcove. Loved the unending salad and bread sticks. Everyone in our group enjoyed their entree. Take out boxes and no room for dessert.“