Blue Cave Italian Restaurant

The food is amazing. So many items to choose from. I ordered the homemade cavatelli with eggplant and it was flawlessly made. Such a treat. Looking forward to coming back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food, drinks and service were great!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food was amazing!! We shared an appetizer of meatballs and eggplant caponata !!delicious! Our entree was Pasta alla Norma , cavatelli with eggplant in a beautifull tomato basil sauce, ,
Service was great and a beautiful atmosphere!!
Very good value ,we will be back!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food at blue cave was absolutely delicious! The service was great. The arancini and lobster fettuccine are to die for! We will come here again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very nice meal, comfortable atmosphere. Happy Holidays

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

As a resident of the Village of Lewiston, I’ll keep this simple: I know what real Italian food tastes like. I spent a part of my life living in Italy—not visiting, living—and Blue Cave gets it right.

Chef Mario Bianca, hailing from Sicily, brings genuine regional integrity to the menu. This isn’t generic “red sauce” Italian—it’s thoughtful, rooted, and confident. Dishes like the Polpo Grigliato, Pasta alla Norma, Braciole, and Salmon in Crosta reflect both Sicilian heritage and broader Italian tradition, executed with restraint and respect for the ingredients.

The flavors are clean, balanced, and unmistakably authentic. No shortcuts. No overcomplication. Just excellent food made by someone who knows exactly what he’s doing.

Blue Cave is a fantastic addition to the Village of Lewiston—and if you don’t live here, it’s absolutely worth the drive. This is the kind of place locals should be proud of.

Highly recommended.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Came in for dinner with my siblings and we thought the food was pretty good, and my sisters loved the wine. The ravioli was listed as imported on the menu, which I took to mean that it’s sourced from Italy, and that is definitely a plus. My brother said the shrimp was the best he’s ever had, which says a lot considering shrimp scampi is one of his favorite meals.

That said, the menu is very small with probably no more than 25 items total (not including drinks). Due to this, it may not be the best spot for picky eaters. My sister, who actually loves Italian food, thought it was just okay. She didn’t love the ravioli, but I think someone who enjoys cheese might feel differently. She also wanted the gnocchi but skipped it because it had veal in it. One thing worth noting is that it may be tough for vegetarians or vegans, since several dishes that typically don’t contain meat, contain meat.

My brother really liked it but was surprised how little the waitress knew about the menu, my sister felt neutral, and I’d say it’s a good spot if you’re not picky and appreciate a smaller menu or enjoy a nice glass of wine.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Unbelievably fresh food- I don’t think they even have a freezer on site. This has been our 4th trip here and each time we have tried something different and never disappointed! The cavatelli pasta is homemade and delicious. The chicken dishes are so fresh you don’t need a knife to cut it. First class service, can’t wait to come back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Outstanding food and service. Will definitely go back and would comfortably recommend to others.

Our server, Chloe, was wonderful

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Blue Cave, was a fabulous way to celebrate my parents anniversary and my dad’s birthday. The seasonal drinks were amazing and the food was delicious. Our waiter, Jake, was wonderful and very attentive! What a great time!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We have never been disappointed in Chef Mario and his talents. From the menu selection, wine and cocktail list, you will find them with a different twist than what is normally offered elsewhere. Chef Mario has added some new items that I can’t wait to return and try. May I suggest my all time favorite dessert Semifreddo mandorle or almond parfait. However, they are all worth trying as everything on the menu. Bon appetite

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Blue Cave moved out to Lewiston this year and since they were already established in Buffalo it was nice to see them hit the ground mostly running. The meal has always been good and the staff have gotten better as the months go on. There is a talented chef in this kitchen- the Branzino is always on point and we've had some really great salads and pasta dishes here too. The cocktail menu is seasonal and favorites include the Lychee martini this summer and the Blue gin martini that is currently on.
This location has always been beautiful no matter what restaurant occupies it and they've done a really nice job in making it classy while keeping the awesome bar in place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Such a cozy gem in Lewiston! Chef is awesome & so was the bartender Lisa! The bolognese was to die for!!! If you want real, authentic, Italian it doesn’t get any better than this!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I had the fettuccine Aragosta it was phenomenal highly recommend and the atmosphere was amazing

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5