50 Best Italian Restaurants near Cheektowaga

“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!“

“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 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!“

“Excellent foods, awesome prices, great staff“

“Out of the blue my other 1/2 half wanted a salad from olive garden. Along with a cyo (create your own) pasta dish. Ordering on the website was easy and the food was ready for pickup on time. I got the tour of italy.

You pull into an OG to Go spot and respond to the email that you are there. A polite waiter brings the bag to your car. Pretty seamless.

Food was what you would expect from an Olive Garden. It was fine.“

“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.“

“Loved homemade bread, cheese ravioli, and mozzarella sticks. Best cheesecake I've ever had. Homemade red sauce didn't bother my acid reflux.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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).“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“I rented out the front area for my birthday party and I couldn’t have asked for a better time! The service was amazing, the bar was decorated beautifully and food and drinks were delicious! They even allowed me to have a specialty cocktail. We were able to come in advance to drop off some decorations I wanted to put out and we got to try the cocktail beforehand too. There were different party packages to choose from which I appreciated as well. I live nearby so I’ve been in to visit many times and I’ve always had a good experience so I knew I was making a good choice trusting them for my party. I would recommend Ciao to anyone! 🩷“

“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!!“

“We had Bravo Cafe & Catering for my wedding and I have NO regrets! The food was AMAZING!!! We had so many compliments on how are food was good with great flavor! Also, the owners worked very close with us to make sure we had everything we wanted on our menu and drinks for the wedding! I would recommend Bravo Cafe & Catering to everyone, the food and service is always great!!!“

“Nice atmosphere, authentic cuisine!“

“The best ever“

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

“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.“

“Fresh, Outstanding, Great Spices in a Sweet Sauce. Huge menu. Staff is helpful & kind—handsome deco with 2 big rooms. Donated to "Christmas in Marilla" 2024. We appreciate you all!! Thank You.“

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

“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!“

“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 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.“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“Great food and service! Will definitely be back.“

“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“

“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.“

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