50 Best Italian Restaurants near Fort Erie

“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.“

“🧂 🧶👨‍🎤🧚‍♀️ Molto vabene 🦵🦿 🥳🚨🥳“

“first time and hands down, the best damn pizza in ft. erie!!! You now have a lifer for your food.“

“Jay went above and beyond for me. I go to this location fairly often to order a personal cheese pizza for lunch. I parked my truck and took my time heading into the store. When I went to the counter to order, Jay had already prepared it and put it in the oven. I only waited for two minutes to receive my pizza. Great job being proactive, Jay. It's the little things that matter.“

“Lakhbir

⭐ Excellent Pizza Cook!

Great experience with delicious pizzas and excellent service. The pizza was perfectly cooked, fresh, and full of flavour. The cook is skilled, hardworking, and pays attention to every detail. Always maintains cleanliness and prepares food with care. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a talented and reliable pizza cook!“

“Last night was our first time visiting the restaurant and it definitely will not be the last! My husband and I had heard about the meatballs on The Food Network and we had to try it as an appetizer. It was fantastic! My eggplant panino was out of this world delicious, absolutely the best I have ever eaten!! Large portions, delicious from start to finish! Definitely recommend!“

“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.“

“Had dinner this evening for my wife's birthday. Her filet mignon was awesome and my veal ossobuco was even better. Food, atmosphere, service, Amici's has it all covered.“

“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!“

“If you’re looking for a great fine dining experience, then look no further than Angeline. I suggest you make reservations because this restaurant gets pretty full really quick. When making your reservations, you can choose from three seating options. The dining room, patio and I believe there’s an upstairs option as well. When it came to the service, I must say Ariel was amazing. Her essence was so pleasant and she gave really good recommendations. Ariel is definitely the standard, that every server should strive to be like.

Shrimp scampi special- This isn’t your typical scampi. This entree came in a spicy garlicky sauce with noodles. I know this is a fine dining restaurant, but the sauce was so good. Your making life decisions on do you act unrefined and dip your bread in it sauce. Or you just take that dish home to act a fool in privacy.

Fritto misto special- tasty assortment of tempura fried shrimp, calamari, scallops, and mixed vegetables.

Filet mignon- cook perfectly and the prosciutto was an interesting addition. I would definitely choose this dish again.

Roasted mushrooms- a must add especially if your having any of the steak entrees

Tiramisu- delicious.. it’s as simple as that

Cheesecake- really refreshing and light..“

“Food is amazing Customer service great 10/10 100 advised“

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

“Amazing visit before football game. Atmosphere is top notch, vintage Italian eatery. Food was filling, tasty, and well made. The staff were so friendly and helpful. If I pass through this way again, it'll definitely be a stop for nourishment.“

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

“Sinatras was amazing. Very accommodating as we had an extra person come with us. The hostess made this happen.

Emily our waitress was sweet, friendly, professional, wonderful. 1 person in our party had allergies and Emily took great care of her needs.

The food was delicious. We were celebrating multiple birthdays and they brought our desserts out with candles and took a picture.

The entire evening was amazing. Would recommend Sinatras hands down. Go to this restaurant. Definitely worth it. Will be back!“

“My wife and I had one of the best dining experiences ever last night. We’ve been to Lucia’s previously and if you’re not aware, it’s best to make reservations well in advance when you want to go. Anticipating our 32nd wedding anniversary, we tried to make reservations weeks in advance but nothing was available on Open Table however the stars aligned yesterday afternoon! Thankfully, we selected the notify me option and a spot opened last night!! When we checked in, we were warmly greeted by Jill with Happy Anniversary”! We arrived early to enjoy a cocktail at the outside bar. My wife had a lemon martini followed by a French 75. I had an Eagle Rare Old Fashioned. All perfectly crafted by highly attentive bar tenders. When we went to our table, not only did the person who seated us but the busser & server all acknowledged it was our anniversary! For dinner, we had crab risotto and lobster ravioli, both topped with an 8 oz perfectly grilled filet. An abundance of crab and lobster meat on both dishes. Thomas, our server, was extremely articulate, highly knowledgeable of each dish, their preparation and made excellent suggestions. He made the evening a delight! Lastly, we had creme brûlée for dessert! I can’t say enough, Lucia’s is a first class dining experience, top to bottom!! Kudos to the entire staff!!“

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

“Excellent food and service . Highly recommend.“

“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!“

“Service was excellent (thank you David) Food and excellent, the bartenders were excellent. 10 out of 10“

“Delicious food, friendly staff!“

“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!!“

“A staple in Black Rock! 🥰🥰 great fish!“

“The patio is amazing! The food is always fresh and the servers are spot on.“

“The location is Excellent, the view of the water harbor is gorgeous, the waiter was extremely friendly, and the food was delicious. I got the Shrimp PO ' Boy and the Sandwich was huge“

“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.“

“We recently closed the space for several hours for a private party. Everyone was more than accommodating and all of our guests raved about the food, service and atmosphere!!! We could not have been happier with all of the above!“

“Good food and very good service.“

“Had the best dinner out in a very long time. Sea Bass special. Not sure I would have ordered it if the dish was written out. Too many things added in that I ultimately didn't know what they were. Not a big pesto fan and the dish came in a bath of creamy green with an odd looking chutney of sorts on top. The green was a fantastic pesto tinged super flavorful sauce and the topping was a grand mix of sweet, savory and nut crunch, a fantastic meal.“

“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.“

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

“Just left a glowing 5-star review based on JT's pizza. However, JT's wings and blue-cheese dipping sauce were so good, they compeled their own review. Our first Buffalo-destination in July 2025 was a "bar" known for their creation of Buffalo-wings. When we return in July 2026, JT's will be our first Buffalo-destination for wings. Large fully-cooked chicken wing drumettes and flats. The size required 4-5 adult mouth-fulls to get to the bare-bones. Scrumptious, tender, moist chicken meat inside a crispy outer covering, hand shaken in unique inspired sauces. Perfection defined for Buffalo-wings. JT's is a must for those who appreciate the best Buffalo-wing experience. Try them once, you will not find their equal in Buffalo ( or any other place ). LMAO! The JT's wings experience ruined our desire for wings anywhere else. Just saying, save your Buffalo-wing cravings for a visit to JT's.“

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

“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.“

“One of our monthly, sometimes weekly, go tos. We have lived in Detroit and in NYC and have never had better pizza than Jay’s. Truly amazing food and love that they have unique options. The salad is one of the best salads I’ve ever had, even our 2 year old is a huge fan. You should plan to wait a bit on a Friday or Saturday night but I promise it’s worth it!!“

“Great Pizza and Wings! DJ Trivia on Thursdays is an absolute Blast!“

“Everytime I am in the area I make sure I stop. Pizza is always Delicious and amazing. Last time I had a steak n cheese sub delicious of course. ! This is my go to spot !“

“This was our first time trying Tappo’s for our anniversary last night and the food and service was amazing. We will definitely be coming back!“

“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!“

“Okay folks, as a Buffalo transplant (NJ at heart) let me tell you that it has taken almost 15 years to find a local deli that does subs “right”. I have a very short list of Jersey approved spots in and around the city and Zios crushes every single one of them. It’s been a long time since I’ve had access to anything like my Mimi used to make. There is absolutely no way you can beat the value you're getting out of this spot! I triple Diggs dare you to even try to tell me the next closest restaurant around the village or dt that comes close. P.S. for the next curious cat browsing for lunch around here- please disregard the gentleman who left a review stating he still thinks he can get better subs at wegmans. That guy most definitely eats his wings with ranch…and utensils.“

“Touch of Italy is one of my favorite restaurants in Tonawanda. The food is consistently high quality and the portions are generous. Prices are reasonable. Complimentary fresh bread is the icing on top. The waitresses are very attentive and friendly. Even when the restaurant is packed, I’ve never waited more than a minute to be seated and the food still comes out quickly. Their meatballs, stuffed shells, baked tortellini, and pizza are all excellent.“

“Now so far I've only had the chicken tenders and fries 🍟. I can day they both were very good . You can tell it was fried in fresh oil . Not greasy and fries perfectly crisp.
The service I'm regretful to say was way too 🐌 slow.
Understandable he's a first time business owner to include a very wonderful person at that . Just opened a couple months ago. I think he will get the hang of things. The service will improve.
Parking let me say is tricky.“

“Students do an excellent job and will be fine additions to any establishment. Before going to the Sabres game, having lunch with the culinary students of ECC. Pear-gorganzola with crispy prosciutto, Osso Bucco veal shanks, limoncello Semifreddo and fresh bread with garlic butter and pesto. Sometimes I'm hesitant to tell you where the good stuff is, because you have to make reservations and I don't want it to get over crowed as it does sometimes 😆“

“Just had the most delish chicken finger wrap 🥰👍. I thought they were just pizza but they have much more! Next visit is chicken/bacon ranch wrap“

“Although I am typically a traditional cheese and pepperoni pizza eater, I was in the mood for something not so traditional. I decided to try the General Tso pizza. Once again Mustachio's exceeded my expectations. The chicken pieces were meaty and perfectly coated. The sauce was flavorful with just a little 'kick' to it. The crust as always was exceptional. Thank you Mustachio's for making my quest away from the traditional a tasty experience!“

“One of our favorite eateries in Buffalo. Great menu in a relaxed casual setting. Vito and his staff are fantastic! Graci!“

“was introduced to Santasiero's years ago my my cousin Michael C. -a gem all around- all the food was fantastic but my favorite during the winter months was the Santanesca- i can smell the garlic from here- cant wait for the reopening- i always thought the public phone for the pickup orders was great“

“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“

“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!“