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Blue Cave Italian Restaurant, Lewsiton, NY

Blue Cave Italian Restaurant

4.5
4.5
216 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
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.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Sicilian, Dessert
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Mario Bianca
  • Private party facilities
    We are able to accommodate small private events. Call or email the restaurant to speak with Chef/Owner Mario to discuss details.

What 216 people are saying

Blue Cave Italian Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Western New York

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Blue Cave Italian Restaurant delights with "authentic Sicilian fare" and "attentive, helpful staff." Guests rave about dishes like arancini and bolognese, complemented by "beautiful views of Buffalo." While some find prices high, the "outstanding experience" and "delicious, generous portions" keep patrons returning to enjoy this unique, vibrant setting.

216 Reviews
  1. JP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was very delicious, well-portioned and well-presented. The service from Mary Jo terrific, with just the right amount of attentiveness.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a fantastic experience, and even better in the new location in Lewiston! Looking forward to returning!

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  3. Maria

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed a great evening out this Valentine’s weekend. From service to food, it was incredible! My husband and I shared fried oysters, Fettuccine Aragosta, Gnocchi Bolognese and a fabulous bottle of wine. Serving sizes were generous and we took home leftovers. We are excited that Blue Cave is heading to Lewiston in the upcoming weeks, as it is much closer to our home. We will be back!

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  4. Nick

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was real good, service was friendly and attentive. Not an intimate space but that wasn’t what we were there for. Will go back

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  5. Brian

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! Amazing service! A hidden gem! Definitely check them out!

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  6. Maria

    New York City22 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was decent - just too much sauce on the pasta dish. Service was friendly, just a little slow. Prices are what you expect nowadays. It’s an Italian restaurant but it still has the ambiance of the Mexican place that was there before.

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  7. Connie

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great menu and food extremely good, will definitely go back!

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  8. Andrew

    Upstate NY1 review

    4.0

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I had the Brasato Di Manzo which was EXCELLENT!! Two others had the Braciole and they both thought it was quite tough. They do not recommend it. Doubt we’ll be going back.

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  9. Danielle

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious! Everything was perfect! Can’t wait to go back!

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  10. Alejandro

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service, great wait staff, great portions, fresh food

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FAQs

Blue Cave Italian Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (716) 259-8145.

Blue Cave Italian Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 216 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for Blue Cave Italian Restaurant

810 Center Street, Lewsiton, NY 14092

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Sicilian, Dessert
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Mario Bianca
  • Private party facilities
    We are able to accommodate small private events. Call or email the restaurant to speak with Chef/Owner Mario to discuss details.
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