The food here is top notch, and the service is excellent. Gourmet food and good prices. Have been to both the Buffalo and Ellicottville locations multiple times and the food never disappoints. The management is clearly doing an excellent job here.
Jerry
We picked this restaurant based on reviews. It looked like a really cool atmosphere. There were 3 of us, including my wife and mother in law. We were excited for the cocktail menu-just to be told oh this one and that one are no longer on the menu, this is for fall. It’s June, so why is it out then? Next they were out of ravioli, and then my wife ordered a resiling and they were out of that too. By that point we were pretty frustrated because they seemed to be out of everything we ordered. We ended up walking out. Disappointed to say the least. We don’t mind spending money, but it’s a Friday night, your an Italian restaurant out of ravioli and a pretty basic wine.
Joanna Anderson
Our first time here and Lauren was an excellent server who made our experience very nice!!! Good drinks, excellent bread and ravioli and meatball were excellent!
Gail Riggs
Food and service always the best. I highly recommend the homemade ravioli
Anthony Falbo
Love this place. I will miss it.
Kim Robinson
This review is so long overdue. My girlfriend and I (with her recommendation) ate her on March 8, 2024. Upon walking in we were greeted and seated with no waiting. The atmosphere was very pleasant and relaxing. The staff was friendly and our waiters were very polite and helpful in choosing the best food on the menu. The food was delicious and cooked well. Osteria 166 will definitely be recommended to my friends and family. I cannot wait to dine here again!
Jodi Teed
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.
Kevin Zilliox
Food was not great, below average, Caesar salad had flavorless dressing and anchovies, yuk. Bolognaise had very little flavor and an odd flavor I can’t describe. Service was good though, atmosphere sucked.
We reserve a table for 6.
Me, my wife and 4 kids.
The food, ok.
When I look at the check, they charge me with a "Party charge of 22%". Because we are so many.
This is my 6 time in the US, we have been in Canada, mexico, panama, brasil, peru, colombia, argentina, chile, spain, italy, holland, germany, etc, and we havent seen this before.
I can understand it, if I make a birthday party, but if so, they have got to tell it before, no after.
Matt lycett
Staff is awesome so friendly, award winning food.. what more could you ask for
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matthew Malczewski
I went for a few drinks and a small bite to eat as I was told amazing things about the food n service. It did not disappoint on a Friday night with prompt drink orders n fast food times. It was a great atmosphere and delicious food with great live music to to it all off! Shannon was incredible with our food orders and entertained all our wine questions. It was a wonderful evening and I will surly return in the future and highly recommend the rositto bits with our wine! Chefs kiss !!
Cindy Turner
great brussel sprouts and tiramisu (not together, though?)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Appetizers
Tommy G.
Tasteless food, mediocre service at best and to top it off our manhattans were $16 a piece which is absurd in itself and they put maraschino cherries in them!! If you’re going to charge absurd pricing for a poorly done cocktail atleast garnish them correctly. The epic decline in this place is absolutely wild.
Food is good, hosts are great!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Chill atmosphere and great food. Huge portions!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food here is top notch, and the service is excellent. Gourmet food and good prices. Have been to both the Buffalo and Ellicottville locations multiple times and the food never disappoints. The management is clearly doing an excellent job here.
We picked this restaurant based on reviews. It looked like a really cool atmosphere. There were 3 of us, including my wife and mother in law. We were excited for the cocktail menu-just to be told oh this one and that one are no longer on the menu, this is for fall. It’s June, so why is it out then? Next they were out of ravioli, and then my wife ordered a resiling and they were out of that too. By that point we were pretty frustrated because they seemed to be out of everything we ordered. We ended up walking out. Disappointed to say the least. We don’t mind spending money, but it’s a Friday night, your an Italian restaurant out of ravioli and a pretty basic wine.
Our first time here and Lauren was an excellent server who made our experience very nice!!! Good drinks, excellent bread and ravioli and meatball were excellent!
Food and service always the best. I highly recommend the homemade ravioli
Love this place. I will miss it.
This review is so long overdue. My girlfriend and I (with her recommendation) ate her on March 8, 2024. Upon walking in we were greeted and seated with no waiting. The atmosphere was very pleasant and relaxing. The staff was friendly and our waiters were very polite and helpful in choosing the best food on the menu. The food was delicious and cooked well. Osteria 166 will definitely be recommended to my friends and family. I cannot wait to dine here again!
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.
Food was not great, below average, Caesar salad had flavorless dressing and anchovies, yuk. Bolognaise had very little flavor and an odd flavor I can’t describe. Service was good though, atmosphere sucked.
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We reserve a table for 6. Me, my wife and 4 kids. The food, ok. When I look at the check, they charge me with a "Party charge of 22%". Because we are so many. This is my 6 time in the US, we have been in Canada, mexico, panama, brasil, peru, colombia, argentina, chile, spain, italy, holland, germany, etc, and we havent seen this before. I can understand it, if I make a birthday party, but if so, they have got to tell it before, no after.
Staff is awesome so friendly, award winning food.. what more could you ask for
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I went for a few drinks and a small bite to eat as I was told amazing things about the food n service. It did not disappoint on a Friday night with prompt drink orders n fast food times. It was a great atmosphere and delicious food with great live music to to it all off! Shannon was incredible with our food orders and entertained all our wine questions. It was a wonderful evening and I will surly return in the future and highly recommend the rositto bits with our wine! Chefs kiss !!
great brussel sprouts and tiramisu (not together, though?)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Appetizers
Tasteless food, mediocre service at best and to top it off our manhattans were $16 a piece which is absurd in itself and they put maraschino cherries in them!! If you’re going to charge absurd pricing for a poorly done cocktail atleast garnish them correctly. The epic decline in this place is absolutely wild.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
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