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1. Trattoria Aroma - Williamsville

4.7

Exceptional(657)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Williamsville

Booked 8 times today

Trattoria Aroma-Williamsville is known for rustic, regional Italian cooking in a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. Guests from Western New York and beyond have enjoyed our homemade bread, pasta and menu specialties for over 20 years. Enjoy our famous freshly made Napolitan Pizzas, Pasta Bolognese, Veal Saltimboca and daily Chef's specials. We feature a full bar along with the only all Italian Wine List in the area. Our in house Sommelier, Joseph will be happy to recommend the perfect glass or bottle of wine or make your favorite cocktail. End your meal with homemade Tiramisu, Cannoli and Gelato or just enjoy a Cappuccino with our signature Biscotti. Simple meal or special occasion, Trattoria Aroma-Williamsville is your destination for Italian food. Buon Appetito!

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2. Rizzo's on Transit

4.2

Awesome(624)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Buffalo

Booked 4 times today

Schnitzel and Co has now switched over to Rizzo's on Transit Rd.

3. Acropolis OPA

4.7

Exceptional(57)

Price: Moderate

• Greek • Buffalo

Booked 2 times today

Acropolis OPA is a modern Greek/Mediterranean neighborhood restaurant located in the heart of Williamsville, NY. We offer a great breakfast and lunch program and a weekend brunch menu as well. Open 6 days a week 8am-9pm Wednesday through Saturday. Tuesday and Sunday we open 8am-4pm. Mondays we are closed. We are known for our breakfast and lunch and dinner and our signature dish is our Souvlaki Salad. For dinner, Our Roasted Lamb Shank is a must. Authentic dishes like Pastitsio and Mousaka and desserts like Rice Pudding and Bougatsa and Baklava are made in house by Effe who started the restaurant in 1982.

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4. Cugino's Italian Restaurant

4.0

Excellent(322)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Williamsville

Booked 3 times today

Cugino’s Italian Restaurant in Williamsville, New York offers contemporary Northern Italian cuisine. We offer lunch and dinner along with daily specials. Cugino’s Italian Restaurant offer an elegant, dining atmosphere along with a wine bar. Stop in today or make a reservation!Starting July 18,2022 Till August 23rd We Will Be CLOSED Due To Family Vacation

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5. Blue Cave Italian Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(205)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Buffalo

Booked 5 times today

Contemporary Italian Cuisine in a casual setting. Freshly prepared authentic food created by Chef Mario Bianca. Chef Mario is originally from southern Italy. His culinary style blends traditional Sicilian flavors with modern Italian recipes. We offer a variety of wines from small production vineyards that are sure to please. Our atmosphere is the perfect place for a date night, to bring the family, celebrate a birthday, anniversary, or have a world class meal before going to a baseball game or seeing a show at one of the many theaters just a block or two away. We are located in the heart of downtown Buffalo, NY just minutes away from Sahlen Field and Shea's Theater District. We operate as a small, family-run business with a limited staff. We hope you leave feeling like family.

6. Patina 250

4.6

Exceptional(1535)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Buffalo

Booked 15 times today

Patina 250 serves seasonal menus using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients, offering thoughtful, flavor-infused variations on the authentic tastes of Western New York. The restaurant interior offers a refined, welcoming atmosphere to enjoy drinks, shared plates or a full dining experience. Local artists’ work contributes to the modern mood with paintings, elaborate light fixtures and a sculptural wall installation. Owned by Delaware North, a global leader in hospitality.

7. Aloha Krab

4.2

Awesome(159)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Buffalo

Booked 2 times today

Unique cuisine offers a dining space to serve some Seafood favorites in our locations. Enjoy different authentic dishes, the friendly service and lively environment. Seafood menu inspired by authentic special flavors and influences, created exclusively for you.Relaxing unique modern cuisine, with our friendly and knowledgeable staff prepare to ensure an excellent dining experience. Extraordinary specialty, authentic taste carefully selects the freshest ingredients and serving traditional Seafood culinary skills to satisfy your taste buds.These are more than just words on our menu – it’s our promise that all of the seafood we serve is sourced to the highest standards. Because we believe it’s our responsibility to protect and preserve our oceans and marine life for generations to come.

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8. Hofbrauhaus- Buffalo

4.5

Awesome(2094)

Price: Moderate

• German • Buffalo

Booked 57 times today

Hofbräuhaus Buffalo, German Inspired and Locally Owned.Steps away from the KeyBank Center and Canalside, we are Buffalo's biggest party! Featuring live music, indoor and outdoor dining, Hofbräu Beer brewed on-site, and the best Bavarian cuisine. Hofbräuhaus Buffalo welcomes parties of all sizes! For events, please reach our Director of Marketing and Events at MC@hofbrauhausbuffalo.comIf you encounter any issues booking your reservation, please call us at 716-939-BEER (2337) for assistance.

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9. P.F. Chang's - Buffalo

4.1

Excellent(80)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Buffalo

We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.

10. Oggi Bistro

3.9

Excellent(14)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Fort Erie

new sports bar menu available in bar areawith many options under $30

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Marcellus
New York City •6 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
We shared our dinner and the pistachio lasagna was very dry and overly cheesy. The scallop and risotto dish with saffron was good, however we didn’t expect the scallops to be cut into small pieces but overall it was tasty.
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Blue Cave Italian RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Italian• Buffalo
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4.5
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alison
Toronto / Ontario •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Simple decor and open dining. Excellent food and service. Generous portions!
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Acropolis OPAPrice: Moderate• Greek• Buffalo
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4.7
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Meredith
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 23, 2024
Cuginos is awesome! Went for a celebratory dinner with my family and it exceeded all expectations. Food is amazing, service was great, and it was very quiet.
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Cugino's Italian RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Italian• Williamsville
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Tracey
Greater Boston •28 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 21, 2024
Always love the lasagna, bolognese and beet salad
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Trattoria Aroma - WilliamsvillePrice: Moderate• Italian• Williamsville
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4.7
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Dave
New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 10, 2024
Service was great. Food was excellent- we will go back for sure.
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Rizzo's on TransitPrice: Moderate• Italian• Buffalo
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4.2

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10 restaurants available nearby

1. Trattoria Aroma - Williamsville

2. Rizzo's on Transit

3. Acropolis OPA

4. Cugino's Italian Restaurant

5. Blue Cave Italian Restaurant

6. Patina 250

7. Aloha Krab

8. Hofbrauhaus- Buffalo

9. P.F. Chang's - Buffalo

10. Oggi Bistro

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