50 Best Italian Restaurants near Grand Island

“We ordered the loaded nachos with chicken, light on cheese, and a stinger sub and fries last night. Delicious. Loved the food and the cheerful young girl who served us at the Drive thru window.“

“AMAZING buffalo wing pizza!! I'm not a fan of woodfire pizza, but this was so delicious!“

“Great place to check out on our trip to Niagara, we dropped by for breakfast, the owner himself is so lovely he was a delight to interact with, he is 80 and you can see pictures of him on the walls from when he was younger. The oranges were from his garden, the rest of the staff are also so lovely. There is also parking in the back of the restaurant.“

“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.“

“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 ❤️“

“I’ve been to this little gem in the city several times and each time I was extremely pleased with the food and service. I’ve gone with different people as I felt I just had to introduce them to the Blue Cave. Everyone was amazed at the quality of the food! I have also recommended this restaurant to other friends and they have loved it! I am a huge cheese lover and you can just taste the freshness of the cheeses used. The service was efficient and friendly and I was not lacking for a thing. I enjoyed taking in the view of the downtown area while savoring my delicious wine and meal. I was also pleased to meet the chef and his charming wife who seem to work so hard to make this place a unique dining experience. I would without a doubt highly recommend the Blue Cave! I’m looking forward to my next visit!“

“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.“

“Napoli is the best restaurant in the entire Niagara area. We drive from the Ancaster area just to have dinner here. The service is always top notch and the food is amazing. Our favorites are the Gamberi - grilled shrimp, the Kale cesarean and the cavatelli abruzzella. The pasta is always so fresh and hand made. The sauce is excellent and rapinni perfect. It is the perfect meal and experience everytime we visit. The staff always makes us feel so welcome.“

“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 !!“

“We recently had our twins college graduation party at Caio Caio and were extremely satisfied with the whole process from scheduling and planning (Gina) to the party itself. The food was delicious and service was exceptional. Nick and his crew were on top of their game!! Everyone had a great time and we received numerous comments on how great everything was, especially the focaccia sandwiches and mini cannolis. We live down the street and will definitely be back soon.

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“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!!“

“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!“

“I have been to each incarnation of this space since Yiannis in the 1980s - Angeline holds its own! Lively (if crowded) bar, beautiful decor and excellent service. Oysters were fresh, cold…delicious. Gem salad terrific. Swordfish alla Putanesca nicely cooked, delicious sauce but…..scrub the clams better. I was so excited to see them, but there were tiny pieces of shell in the sauce. No one wants to pick their teeth at the table. Scrub-a-dub-dub!
Olive oil cake was perfect.“

“Awesome dinner! Great service.“

“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.“

“Absolutely delicious breakfast pizza !!! Highly recommend!!“

“We were recommended to stop in on our way to Niagara Falls and the food did not disappoint! It was delicious!“

“Frankie Primos is our favorite. Authentic cuisine just like you’d find in grandma’s kitchen. Everything is perfect every time we come.“

“Great food great experience. Customer service was amazing.“

“Delicious food, Enjoyed the turkey dinner for thanksgiving. Service was elegant, professional and classy. Food was tender, well cooked and delicious. So sad to hear they may be closing! Absolutely wonderful“

“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!“

“me and my wife came here for dinner tonight, and I have to say we were anything but disappointed! the food? fantastic! the ambiance? incredible! the service? absolutely top notch! we will most definitely be coming back here again in the future!“

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

“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!!“

“Foods was delicious! Friendly people.“

“Nice atmosphere, authentic cuisine!“

“This place is amazing! The food was out of this world and the service was so pleasant! Thank you for an enjoyable evening and delicious food!“

“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.“

“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!!“

“One of the best pizza and Italian food experience.“

“Everything was first class. The menu choices were varied and all of high quality. The service was professional and non intrusive. Wine selections were extensive with a range of price points. Our appetizers' were well presented and delicious. Our mains were cooked to perfection and the taste was unbelievable. We shared a dessert which ended the meal perfectly. Highly recommend.“

“Was very delicious and savory. staff is very friendly“

“M & J were amazing. Food was awesome and all our guests were super happy. They even decorated the truck for my birthday with garland and banners. They were great to deal with even with a last minute booking. Totally recommend and we will use them again for our next big bash! Thank you, guys! ? “

“Due to Covid restrictions Jovi's hadn't been opened for awhile. Went on a Friday night. The restaurant was at 50% capacity and every table was full. They have changed their menu, which I found very interesting. I ordered the special of shrimp and lemon ricotta pasta with tomatoes and red peppers $23. I asked for it to be served without tomatoes. When the server brought my food which seemed to take awhile, she said "oh, I forgot no tomatoes." There weren't any red peppers but a boat load of tomatoes. I didn't want to wait for my food while the other guests were eating so as to why I didn't send it back. The 4 pieces of shrimp still had the tails on which I thought was odd in a pasta dish, but the pasta was very good. It seems that Jovi's is working out some issues after being closed due to the covid restrictions. I'll probably give them another chance, hope they're able to get their flow going again.“

“Everything here is great, EVERYTHING! My favorite pizza, fantastic wings, great fish fry, top-notch crew - ALL good.“

“Dinner last night 6/18/22, was excellent.. tripe was so good had to bring an extra order home.. pork chop and the pork braciole were fantastic..the personel made you feel so important and could not do enough for you..again thank you for a great evening but most of all for being there for all of us..☺️☺️“

“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.“

“What a great place! Friendly staff , great food. They go above and beyond.“

“Awesome food, great service..“

“Great food, great customer service & as always great atmosphere! Super friendly and family owned business. Always happy to support❤️!“

“Great lunch! I ordered the meatball parm sandwich. I really appreciated that the meatballs and sauce were not overdone with seasoning. The seasoning complemented rather than dominated. The sandwich comes with a pickle spear and a choice of potato salad or macaroni salad. I chose the latter. The mac salad was very tasty. My biggest pleasure was the dill pickle. It was terrific - crunchy and not overwhelmed by the spices or vinegar. It was more akin to the store-bought Clausen brand pickle. Well done!“

“We had a very large group and servers were so accommodating to our entire family. We loved all the food options especially for picky kiddos. The view is amazing and will for sure be back when we come back to visit. Highly recommend this place.“

“The food is absolutely delicious. They have a nice banquet hall, cozy bar and a beautiful spacious dining room. Homemade bread is to die for.“

“My family has been eating here for generations! Best pizza in town, great atmosphere and great service!“

“Excellent service, amazing quality of food - will definitely return! 👌“