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What a delicious dinner at Daniela! I've lived in the neighborhood my whole life, driven past thousands of times, and this was my first time there! We arrived at 4:30pm to beat the dinner rush and had basically a private restaurant. They get BUSY at lunch and dinner and do not take reservations. So, plan arrive to arrive early or be prepared for a wait. What we ordered: Aglio, olio e peperoncino - $21 Penne al pesto - $27 Turkey cranberry panini - $16 Arancini al ragú - $10 Tiramisu - $12 The restaurant is small but not cramped. We all loved the festive lights on the table. EVERYTHING was delicious. I just wish it wasn't $10 for one arancini.
Delicious all around. The restaurant is a bit farther from Elmwood than we thought, so we didn't have to wait for a table on a Friday night, but it was still busy enough to be lively. We got the salami and cheese plate (this is how you do a charcuterie plate!), pinsa and pasta to share between 3 people and it was the perfect amount of food, and then some. It was all so good. The dessert (cherry something) was also good. The service was attentive but not overbearing. And the prices were reasonable as well, which is appreciated in times like these. Would definitely come back.
Had to give them a try been meaning to stop by the entree I had was definitely good no complaints about the meal honestly would i come back probably not and i definitely would recommend especially because it's not pricey. The clementine cake was okay but not for me it had to much of a citrus taste. Server was great if your ever around Elmwood stop on in!
Tagliata di Manza - beef tenderloin in truffle oil, Parmesan and arugula. Great starter. The beef melts in your mouth. So delicious. Fungi e ricola - sautéed shiitake mushroom pizza. Very nice. I liked the crust. Like a delicious Italian bread. Outstanding Italian cuisine. Be prepared to spend a little money. I don't think the place exceeds any particular charm or artistic decor. Simple. But inviting. For a Friday evening, my girlfriend was able to snag a corner table very quickly. They don't take reservations. Street parking was luckily a also breeze. It can be difficult on busy evenings. We lucked out. Our server was a sweet young woman with a smile on her face. Welcoming and attentive.
We had a great dinner at Daniela on a Friday night. Because it is first come first served we arrived around 5:30 and were seated right away. There is only street parking but we were able to grab a close spot at this time of night. The restaurant was already fairly busy! Our waitress was great and honest about favorite food selections and service was wonderful. We struggled to make a decision about food and ended up sharing dishes. All of the food was outstanding! Fresh, great flavor, and delicious! We had the eggplant arancini, special beat salad, pesto penne, eggplant burrata penne, and margarita pizza. All were wonderful. The margarita pizza was so flavorful with fresh burrata and basil- I think it's the best margarita pizza I've ever had! The pesto was to die for!! Overall, great experience! Highly recommend!
YUM! Daniela makes some amazing pasta, and probably the best arancini I have ever had. So crispy, so delicious. Service is great. It was just very cold in there but otherwise the ambiance is nice with the dim lighting. We will definitely be coming back here
I've been here so many times I can't count. Food is to die for. Service is friendly. Don't take reservations but go for lunch you should be good. Small ambiance. Great place for hanging with friends or ordering food to go. Definitely a favorite.
Fabulous find! Had a group of 6 and it was worth the wait. Had a drink at the bar while we waited for a table to open up. I love the open layout and everyone enjoyed their meals and appetizers. Server was very nice and kept the drinks coming. The ambiance is adorable and has a higher end feel. Looking forward to returning again!
When I say I could eat here every day I'm not joking. I haven't had artisan pizza this good outside of Italy. The flavors were absolutely amazing. The pistachio cream on top of one of the pizzas we got was so delicious and fresh. The service was outstanding as well, our waiter was attentive and gave suggestions on the menu. The only thing is they do not take reservations, so go early or be prepared to wait. Will definitely be back!!
I've been here a handful of times; it's always been my go-to for dinner and drinks with my girlfriends. Most of my experiences here have been positive, so much so that I've recommended it countless times however, last night something was just off. My girlfriend and I went here last night (10/24/2025) around 5/530 PM. The restaurant wasn't super busy yet and there were spots at the bar, so we chose to sit there. I started off with the Italian Espresso Martini, it was so creamy and had a hint of Irish creme. They only serve beer and wine, so I'm always impressed with the creative cocktails the espresso martini is no exception. We then ordered the Mortadella burrata e pistacchio pinsa romana...the crust was light and airy and the topping was unexpected and flavorful. For dinner I ordered the orecchiette alle cime di rapi and my friend got the penne melanzane & burrata. My orecchiette was cooked perfectly and had just the right amount of olive oil and parmigiano. My friend said her dish was fantastic as well! Overall our meals were satisfying, and my plate was left clean. We had already agreed that we were both going to get a dessert and split them so we got the best of both worlds....but this is where our evening took an uncomfortable turn. After dinner we decided to order two more cocktails, we both ordered the spritzer, it's very refreshing and pretty to look at. At this point the bar/restaurant were getting much busier as to be expected on a Friday night of course. There were two people primarily behind the bar and in the beginning, they were both pleasant, asking us how our food was and making small talk. This is what my friends and I love about Daniela, its small and intimate and the staff made us feel like we were regulars in the past. Friday night towards the end of our time there the only feeling I had was that I was not welcome. after our dinner plates were cleared we still had our cocktails to finish and as stated above we planned on ordering two desserts to share. When our drinks were empty we waited for the bartenders to make their rounds. Well they made their rounds to the left (clearing these guests plates and glasses and wiping down the bar for them), to the right (again clearing their glasses and taking a food order) and then even to the people standing BEHIND us at the bar. I don't like waving down bartenders/servers especially when they are visibly busy and having been in the industry myself I know when you see an empty glass it's an opportunity to offer the guest something else, it is after all a business. So we patiently waited...and waited...and waited. For almost 24 minutes we sat at the bar with empty glasses in front of us and two dirty napkins that hadn't been cleared from dinner while the bartenders took care of the guests around us... there were a total of 12 people sitting at the bar. Now I am fully aware that the bartenders are most likely also making drinks for the rest of the restaurant but to be passed by multiple times while the people around us were taken care of felt weird. At this point we no longer wanted another cocktail or the desserts we ordered we wanted to pay our check and leave. I pulled my credit card out and after ten minutes I finally had to ask for our check. I said excuse me and asked for our check, the bartender snapped and said well did you have a tab started? I told them no one ever took my credit card and there had been more than one person that took a drink/food order from us and i didn't know. The bartender again snaps and says well who took care of you, I explained that three different people (that person included) had served us and I didn't know who would've started the tab. They shook their head and walked away. I couldn't believe it. We spent over $200 and were planning on spending more and I felt like I was being scolded because I didn't know who created our check. When we left, I handed the book with the receipts back to the bartender, not a thank you or even a smile. I was so disappointed when I left. I just could not believe the poor service we received at the end of the night. Had they wanted us to leave because we were sitting at the bar too long or something else, I wish they would've just asked instead of making me feel like I just wasn't welcome there. I'm going to be taking a break from going here and I don't think I will recommend them moving forward. Which is really, really sad because the food is excellent.
The food was AMAZING! The service was very very good. Our waitperson was very attentive even when we sat outside.
5 years ago
Daniela is a delightful place to enjoy high quality, simply delicious food & beverage. They offer a well-edited menu of yummy Italian foods, with a focus on Roman pinsa, which you might compare to flatbread or pizza, however the dough is much more light & fluffy than either. They are also the only local place so far that's offered candied clementines (such a nice addition to their Salumi & formaggi, what most WNY folks call charcuterie) and/or a clementine cake. Tiramisu here is just like Nona's! Other desserts also yummy! Note, they do not take reservations. Hope to return soon read more
5 years ago
Daniela it's delightful. They offer a great menu. It's not huge but it is quality. Although I am not a huge fan of the pizza there are other dishes that will make anyone happy. The mussels on special were plump and juicy; the bread was perfectly toasted. There are interesting wine choices at different price points. You'll be sure to find one you like. The only downside is the espresso drinks. You'll be better off to go to a coffee shop for a decent espresso drink. read more
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First time here and really enjoyed it. Great atmosphere, simple yet fancy. Great service. Nice, not too complicated menu...appetizers, pinza, panini, salads, pasta and a few others dishes. Wine, beer, aperitif, and espresso drinks. Between two of us we shared a pinsa, a dip and the tenderloin app. Everything was yummy. Oh and we also got the clementine cake which was good, but a bit too rindy tasting too me. read more
First time impressions are favorable. Busy on a Saturday evening service was quick and courteous. Tried an orange wine Bonny Doon front central coast of California. Delicious and crisp very good. Appetizers were specials tomato artichoke soup was excellent creamy tomato soup with bits of artichoke hearts very pleasing. The arrancini was a big hardball sized fried rice concoction with mozzarella inside also good. The main dish is the orecchiette alla come di rapi also very good every thing I tried was great service was prompt and amicable. Outstanding experience from the start until the end of my meal. I forgot to mention that the wine list is very well thought out I inteto return to try dessert I was too stuffed this time read more
I can honestly say I've never been to a restaurant quite like Daniela. This is one of those places that makes Buffalo so special. Upon walking in, you're greeted with chalkboard menus and cases full of some of their delicious offerings -- pizza, cakes and brownies, and gelato. My friend and I came on a Saturday around 6 and we only had to wait 15 minutes or so for a table. We sat and chatted at the bar while we waited. They offer a good mix of wines, beers, and cocktails, but their food is what really steals the show. I opted for the aglio, olio, e peperoncino pasta while my friend chose the pomodoro e cream. Both dishes came with a few slices of garlic bread, which was a nice touch. My pasta was absolutely delicious. Aglio olio tends to be a more simple dish, but they perfected it -- the flavor was present in each bite. They offer takeout as well, which will definitely come in handy during the summertime. I'd love to try one of their pizzas and eat it at nearby Delaware Park. If you're a Buffalonian looking for somewhere different, or an out-of-towner seeking a more modern Italian experience, I highly recommend Daniela. I will certainly be back! read more
This is the best Italian food I've ever had in my life! So much, that we make it a point to come through Buffalo for dinner any time were making traveling plans through the North East. You will not find better service, finer ingredient's or a menu so delicious anywhere else. That is not an exaggeration! This homely feeling restaurant has to be the find of a lifetime for us. My wife has never been this happy eating out anywhere before lol 9.8/10 read more
You know, this review could still be 5/5 if it was based on the service alone! Finally treated myself and a few friends to Daniela takeout and it was an overall fantastic experience! Super easy to order online for pickup where you can pick your time and even a few days in advance too. The menu is just the right size, not overwhelming but with glorious offerings in all the classic Italian dishes. For three of us, we ordered 2 Pinsa (which is a very unique pinched pizza dough that is authentically made in very few locations in the US), 1 pasta, and of course the glorious tiramisu! Pinsa: fungi which has loads of cheeses, Mushrooms, and salty and hefty load of arugula over the top. The margarita was my fav tho, with a well balanced smooth red sauce, dollops of fresh cheese and a fantastic serving of big fresh basil leaves. One Pinsa can easily serve 2 as a meal and the salty and light crust with the fired crust will leave you licking your lips! Pasta: WOW we got the pomodoro which is a rose type sauce with linguini. I could honestly have drank the sauce and called it a day! While I can't speak for the other pasta dishes (yet) this one was absolutely amazing! The linguini is perfectly Aldente with perfect chew and loaded with the sauce! Highly recommend this dish!! Also serving could probably feed 2 people (definitely order with the included side of toasted bread!) Tiramisu: OH SWEET THING I love you!! Tiramisu is one of my favourite desserts and this was spectacularly done! So light and perfectly balanced sweetness without overload while honouring true coffee flavours! At $8 it's totally worth it for the massive square you get (again split 3 ways) and with even bigger flavour. Coffee and dessert lovers rejoice! This may be one of the best desserts I have had in Buffalo!!! Staff is friendly and so appreciative of your business and food is equally as excellent! Daniela is worth the trip for a quality experience! Cannot wait to try more dishes and maybe the dine in experience soon! read more
My first review of Danielle became a review of the day. But I just realize that now. A few months ago someone gave me a gift certificate here and it was enough for many meals over a period of time. It was remarkable. I've had almost everything on the menu now, and my favorites are the salads, but it's all great. The pizzas are great the pastas are great, it's just good food no matter what you order. Update 4 2021 read more
After my first visit here I literally couldn't stop raving about the food to everybody I saw that week! I can not wait to come back. Our only tip is because they don't take reservations, the earlier you go the better chance you have for a good table and service which is what we were able to do. The oil, bread crumb, and pepper pasta is what I'm still dreaming about and can't wait to have again. Everything was amazing in our night here and I feel that the hype is definitely real with this spot! Get ready to get cozy and have a delicious dinner out. read more
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So for some strange reason, I had kind of put this place out of my mind. I'll blame it on the multitude of sub-par Italian places here (and everywhere in the US). But then if popped up in my feed yesterday and my husband and I took a look at the menu. Once we saw pinsa on the menu, we were in. It was our first time having pinsa outside of Rome. Daniela is counter service, or full service if you sit at the bar. The menu is straight forward with limited choices, but based on what we tried, that allows them to excel at what they serve. I loved the decor, simple and tasteful. The loved that they had goblets for water in the back as well as bottles of still water and flavored water available (there was not a charge for these). There is a good variety of seating as well and it would be a great place for a couple or a group. There is bar style seating at the front window and the bar and tables along the window and a large group table along the side wall, so you can have your choice of seating. The food is outstanding. We ordered the quattro formaggi and capricciosa pinse as well as the carbonara. The pinse were perfectly airy and the flavors on both were just so darn good. Even after having some left over today, I'm craving the taste of the crust as I write this. We will definitely be going back and I'm especially excited to try the salmone affumicato pinsa as that was my go to when we would grab a slice near the metro when we were in Rome. The carbonara was also perfectly done. Carbonara is one of those dishes that is usually done not so well here, but when we saw it was made with guanciale instead of bacon, we had to try it and you should too! The prices are higher than a typical pizzeria considering you will most likely get one pinsa per person, but the ingredients make the higher price worth it. So go, you won't be disappointed. The location is easily accessible if you are staying at Hotel Henry or are at Buff State (it's across the street). It's right off Elmwood and the 198, so it's also easy to get to if you are coming from the suburbs, you don't have to deal with Elmwood Village traffic! Head over and enjoy! read more
2 years ago
First time here and very impressed. Italian chef, the carbonara was quality I'd find in NYC or Italy as anything else but Guanciale not authentic. All dishes authentic and above most Americanised dishes I find here. My only issue was only two tables for two so I was lucky to score one going earlier. Overall great experience and nice ambiance as well for space provided read more
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3 years ago
Amazing pasta and pizza. My wife had awesome gluten free pasta with vodka sauce. Service was great from our waiter Andrew! read more
2 years ago
My favorite pasta. Can never go wrong with this dish I love it so much! The service was great as well. Also got a bottle of Riesling read more
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This is the closest restaurant to my house and I'm so glad it's open, well soft open technically. They are still working out the kinks, but I came here to try the Pinsa, a kind of pizza that's known for its more light dough. The Pinsa did not disappoint. The Margherita Pinsa was full of high quality ingredients, the cheese, olive oil, basil and tomato sauce were so fresh, tangy and flavorful; it didn't take long for me to consume the entire pie. That's not to say the portion was small - it was definitely fair for the price. The menu looked great and they are planning to offer home made gelato later on. The ahi tuna appetizer looked great and a lot of the panini's looked wonderful. The bar is ready to go with ample wines, local beers on tap and more. There is counter service and I believe full service as well, but I just ordered at the counter. An espresso machine can make all sorts of drinks as well. All in all, I'm so happy to have this place in the neighborhood and that the prices are to the point that my wife and I came come here for lunch or an early dinner sometime (they close at 8pm). I highly recommend scoping this place out for lunch or dinner! I can't wait to go back and try more of the menu. read more
5 years ago
I don't even know what to say. This was unbelievable. The pomodoro sauce was the perfect blend of creamy and refreshing. The pasta was cooked perfectly. And the bread points that came with the pasta were literally amazing!!! The Pinca was so delicious. It was SO perfectly crispy and had this amazing crunch on the bottom, but was cooked beautifully throughout the rest. My husband's review: "I wish I would have taken this food to a park and eaten it myself and told you they forgot to make your order or something." SO good. read more
5 years ago
Excellent food and service! Our server, Robert, was very attentive to our group and helpful in answering questions pertaining to food allergies, etc. He was helpful in providing recommendations, and the restaurant as a whole did well on the front of cleanliness and maintaining social distancing between guests. read more
Can't believe I did not check out Daniela before. Their orecchiette alle cime di rapi, è fantastico! Try their Funghi e rucola, you won't regret it. The service was very friendly, where we just relied on her suggestions, sorry forgot her name. read more
3 years ago
5 years ago
This was the first time coming to Daniela's Restaurant. Everything was fantastic! We ordered the tenderloin skewers, carbonara pasta, and the Nduja pinsa. I would definitely recommend any of these items but I saw multiple other dishes come out of the kitchen that looked just a good! I didn't get a pic of the carbonara because I was excited to it it but I've never had a carbonara as creamy as the one here. We also had the tiramisu to go. It was delightful. It was light but the espresso flavor was perfect. read more
My favorite place for great pasta, gelato, wine, & espresso. A great view across the street from hotel Henry. The customer service and ambiance is great. Although they don't serve liquor they have premade mixed drinks and a good selection of wine. This is somewhere you could come for a nice dinner or even a quick lunch. read more
2 years ago
6 years ago
Went here on an impromptu date lunch and it was really lovely. The food tasted delicious and it's a very cute restaurant with a nice atmosphere. Service was initially a bit slow, but I think that's just because they really only had one person working the tables, but she was very pleasant and polite. Overall a great experience and I would definitely come back. read more
Updated review!!! Our first experience here wasn't what we'd hoped it would be and I didn't think that I would come back here, let alone change my review, but our second experience here demanded it. Our second time here we decided to try the pinsa's and the special short rib pasta. Wow. The pinsa was OUT of this world. It was the one with mushrooms and I believe ricotta and it had fresh arugula on top. Crispy, creamy, excellent crust and just awesome. Highly recommend trying it. We also got the short rib which was rich and delicious, but the noodles were a bit over cooked for my taste. It's not a traditional saucy pasta, but it's done well and I recommend trying it too! Overall, I'm glad we decided to come back here and I suggest you come here and see for yourself why I think it's some of the best "pizza" in Buffalo! read more
2 years ago
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387 Forest Ave
Buffalo, NY 14213
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I think they might have gluten free pasta. Their pizza is not gluten free, however, it does have a lower gluten content because of a mix of flours they use, not just what flour.
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