50 Best Italian Restaurants near North Tonawanda

“Great Service. Beautiful Decor.“

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

“Shrimp scampi,tender shrimp and angel hair pasta.Light and seasoned perfect.Enough for 2 to share Definitely a winner“

“The taco salads are great, with lots of meat and cheese and everything else. Enough to bring home and make 2 salads from it. The prices are really good and given the portions of everything well worth it. The only draw back is they close earlier then most places, usually 7:pm or 8:pm.“

“We had the gelato cart come to our wedding! It was such a fun treat. Our guests absolutely loved it! The gelato is absolutely delicious and perfect for cooling off from our dance floor! Frankie is such a great human, and we were so happy to have him there!“

“Ordered a bunch of food through Doordash to try something new. I got the Bavarian pretzel logs with cheese, the cheese logs, the mashed potato bites, the Delmonico steak sandwich with tomatoes and onions, and zeppole. Everything was really great! I wasn't expecting much because everything was pretty cheap, but the food arrived hot and fresh. The steak on the sandwich was cooked perfectly rare, and the cheese logs were crispy and thick. The mashed potato bites were also crispy, and the Bavarian pretzel logs were soft and tasty. I expected to get a couple pieces of zeppole, but I got an entire to go box full of them. Amazing deal for great food! Will definitely order again.“

“Pizza and wings were so good, giving 4 stars only because the hours are bad.“

“Took my wife here to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary, the food, the service and the atmosphere are top notch! Would highly recommend Ristorante Lombardo to anyone looking for a great fine dining experience in Buffalo! From the appetizers to the dessert, everything was fantastic!“

“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.“

“The food was amazing. Started with the bread (kinda hate having to pay for bread but I get it! And this was good stuff) and shrimp scampi. Followed by two pastas. The food itself was absolutely delicious, light but flavorful and balanced. The short rib ragu was top notch.

One caveat, don't plan on a quick meal. This two course night took almost two hours but was worth it.

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options too!“

“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.“

“A MUST visit! This place have one of the BEST pizzas I have ever tried.
I asked for a Hawaiian pizza and was served to perfect, amazing cheese quality and sauce, perfect amount of ham and pineapple. The dough was very well cooked with the crispy around! Simply delicious!
But the One who has the final medal is the owner/chef. He was such a friendly and charismatic vibe, very respectful and servicial, he gave us tons of recommendations of what to do or where to go for Niagara Falls visit . We will definitely come back and bring more people to this amazing place. Thank you!!“

“The food was The bomb, the drinks was the bomb, the waitress was the bomb !!“

“I am SO tired of people writing reviews to complain, so I'm writing one to SING PRAISES!! I'm embarrassed to say that this was my first visit, but it absolutely will not be the last! Supposedly, there was a little snafu before I arrived and my dad and uncle waited a little bit to be greeted. When I arrived, a wine, cocktail, and appetizer order was placed. Then, 30 seconds later bread service and a complimentary appetizer hit the table with apologies for their wait for a server!! Not necessary, but thoroughly appreciated! It was absolutely fantastic the whole time after! Well executed, tasty, HOT, food. Great service! Super reasonable prices. And did I mention, GREAT FOOD!! I didn't have a want or need for anything while there. This place should be sold out every night they are open!“

“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.

Thank you All ?“

“Authentic Italian cuisine in a quiet setting. The staff and management were welcoming and helpful. The Pollo Milanese was delicious and mouth-watering. The Fetticini Bolognese was cooked to perfection, and the sauce was first-rate. There is also a fine selection of wines. It's definitely a recommended restaurant if you're looking for a pleasurable dining experience.

Parking: It's not a large lot, but it is a small venue, so parking is sufficient.“

“I grew up eating here..28 years says ALOT!! The food is AMAZING like your auntie from Italy is in the back making dough..I swear. Favorite Italian place EVER!!!????“

“Honestly some of the best Italian food I’ve ever had. My fiancé and I just found this restaurant by luck and it made our whole trip! Our server Nicole was incredible and I know our experience wouldn’t have been the same without her. Highly recommend and I know we will be back soon! ☺️“

“Always a 5-star experience at Angeline! From the moment that you arrive you'll know that you're in store for a quality experience.

The staff is always warm, helpful and professional in their approach. They know how fine dining should be.

The bar staff is also well trained and they offer a variety of craft cocktails and a nice wine selection as well.

The food is obviously the main attraction and they never disappoint. I've had many of their dishes but some of my favorites are:
Ahi Tuna Crudo
Broiled Oysters
Fazzoletto (never had rabbit this tender and delicious)
Branzino
Of course the bone in Ribeye

Finish off with an espresso martini (best in the city).

Yes, the prices are a bit high for Buffalo, however remember this is fine dining and in my opinion they are very reasonably priced for a restaurant of this caliber.

Highly recommend this for your next special occasion.“

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

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

“I had the absolute pleasure of working with Cory and Gabby while I was in need of catering for a bereavement luncheon. I was blown away by the professionalism as well as the options D’Avolio had. They we so accommodating for GF options, which was so appreciated! Incredible staff and incredible food!

I’ve also been for lunch and the build-your-own options are top notch!“

“Attended a bridal shower recently. The food was excellent and the staff was awesome as well. It was the first time I had ever been there and I absolutely loved it.“

“Great old school Italian meal! We will be back the next time we visit our boy at school!“

“We were visiting the Niagara falls area and stopped in to pick up an all meat pizza and let me tell you it was one of the best pizzas we ever had. We are so picked up a Greek salad that was fabulous and huge enough for three people. Two days later we picked up the antipasto salad and was equally good. They have a diverse menu including calzones and spaghetti dinners. Highly recommend this place for good food.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“I was referred by my neighbor and this was my first time trying the food. I ordered the family chicken Parm combo and raviolis. Everything was great! A lot of compliments on the sauce especially. The chicken parm was tender and very flavorful as well as the raviolis. A very nice surprise was the garlic knots, they were very good!
I’m not sure what is made in house but everything tasted like it was. I will definitely be ordering more from here.“

“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..☺️☺️“

“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.“

“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.“

“I love going to Bings although don't get to go enough. It's always so great to see Shelly always there with her awesome family always helping..The service is outstanding and the food to die for...can you tell I'm a bit of a fan of the best damn small italian restaurant in our area!! If you haven't been you will be hooked...great prices too!!!“

“This place is an old school Italian restaurant that has been family owned and operated since it opened in 1946. The building is quite a bit older than that though and served as a movie theater before it became a restaurant. Also, the 1980 James Caan film, Hide in Plain Sight, which took place and was filmed in Buffalo had some scenes filmed at this restaurant. Anyways this place is very simple. You walk in and there are several red and white checkered table clothed tables and an older looking bar that is fully stocked. They also have a good sized flat screen TV up on the wall above the bar that you can watch. From the bar you can see a very small and simple looking kitchen area where they home make all of the food.“

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

“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!“

“Penne pesto, I added chicken. And Got the extra sauce. Wow it’s delicious ! I will get it again. Thx for this amazing dinner“

“Good food. That’s why we went.“

“This was my very first time here. It was a nice place and the food was delicious. I had the fish with french fries, coleslaw and macaroni salad. It was very delicious (except for the slice of bread) and it was plenty that I took half home. So if your around stop in“

“It's been a while since I've dined here. The last time I came here was with my parents many moons ago. First time back here tonight with my brother and his friend and we were served by Desi. I'm glad that Olive Garden has brought back the Never Ending Pasta Bowl for a limited time. Their food tastes delicious!“

“First time having dinner here tonight for our anniversary! Everything was perfect and top notch, we really enjoyed our experience. Hats off to Gabriel for making us feel truly special tonight, he was wonderful! Looking forward to coming back again soon. Thanks again for a memorable anniversary dinner!“

“Enjoyed a lovely lunch at Vaticanos, the patio is very nice looking over the water and surrounded by tomato , various pepper and herb plants. The service was impeccable. we will be baxk.“

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

“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!“

“Gotta give it to Pistachio’s for being one, if not, the best place to eat on campus. The pasta there is amazing, especially compared to the pastas in the dining halls. Go for their Alfredo sauce. Thing is that you gotta make sure you place your order fast before everyone else does or else you’re gonna be waiting for a while. They got good pasta after all. Problem is that, again, like almost all other CDS places, the quantity is terrible. You do not get enough for what you’re paying for.“

“Only place for authentic Italian cuisine. You have to appreciate the hard work & dedication it takes to run a family owned and operated business. Your time is not your own. In order to offer the quality & portion size,at the reasonable price that they do,profit margins are slim to none. It takes a special kind of family to persist and exist in a market full of flash frozen food franchises. If you do decide to enjoy a homemade boil down sauce made fresh daily,with flavor that is deliciously authentic Italian,then please be patient & enjoy the ambiance. You won't regret it. Your stomach and pocket book will thank you. Awesome,Awesome,Awesome dining experience. I can't wait to return again.“

“We had a bad experience with the quality of food awhile back but so glad that didn’t deter us from trying again. The food has always been amazing since then. Big portions. The customer service is always good. They make you feel welcomed and so appreciative of your business. They are always our “go to” for pizza and wings. I highly recommend their place for excellent food and atmosphere.“

“The calamari is, possibly, the best I've ever had. A light, flavourful ... I'm not going to call it a crust because it is much more delicate than that. It's not a breading either. But there is a little something on the outside of the calamari that makes it delicious. The aioli is lovely as well. Chicken schnitzel had a little too much oil on the plate, but the seasoning was spot on and every taste fantastic.“

“Been going here for a few years now, Good Staff, Great Food. My favorite pizza shop in the Ken-Ton Area.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“