50 Best Italian Restaurants near East Amherst

“Great food. Good portions“

“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!!“

“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.“

“I wanted to commend the great service we received tonight at dinner. The young man working was outstanding from start to finish, even with being the only one working in the restaurant. The food was incredible as well! We definitely found our new go-to spot in the area!“

“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 🌟“

“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+++“

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

“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!!!“

“first time here... amazing. my husband actually had nothing to complain about lol his ribeye steak was perfection. my chicken parm that I requested overcooked was still moist. sauce reminded me of my grandma's. definitely will be back“

“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.“

“Delicious pasta sauce, very good service!“

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

“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 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)“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“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!“

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

“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!“

“Everything is amazing!!!!!“

“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!“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Awesome Food, lousy jingle“

“Great food, great service!“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“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!!!“

“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! 🌟🎉“

“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.“

“Amazing food and wonderful service!!!“

“Excellent foods, awesome prices, great staff“

“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!!!“

“This was my first time here, and WOW! I ordered the "Chairman of the Board" and it was fantastic. The turkey was tender & juicy. The roll was super fresh. It wasn't heavy in my stomach like fried food can be. People in my group also ordered a "How-You_Doin?" sangwich and "Hey Sonny!" burger. They were both very pleased and we all agreed that we wanted to order from this restaurant again soon. My order was ready pretty fast.“

“was there for my birthday on 3/11 with my kids .we had a very nice time .“

“Overall, 3 stars. But the food was what dragged it down. I hadn't eaten at a Pizza Hut in years, since the original franchise went out of business locally. They were good. This new version of Pizza Hut has some different items. I tried the Ultimate Crafted Flatzz. It looked great. If only I could have gotten past the fact that it was WAY TOO SALTY AND PEPPERY, it would have been great. It looked very nice and I could sort of taste the actual food underneath all the salt and pepper. Why is it that restaurants and food manufacturers think they need to put so much salt in everything? In Europe the same items don't have the amount of salt as we do in the U.S. No wonder so many people have high blood pressure....it's all the sodium in everything from canned goods to frozen entrees and even the fresh foods in resturants. I probably won't get this again, or any variety of flatzz because of how much salt and pepper was on it. 45 minutes later and my mouth still feels peppery.“

“Friendly, family-like service; amazing soup, awesome Italian food imports! <3“

“Thank you for serving pan fried eggplant instead of the usual deep fried....it is delicious. My boyfriend got the haddock special and that was one of the best meals he has had at a restaurant in a long time. We will be back! Our waiter Drew was also excellent.“