Came here last night for my birthday dinner and it was 10/10! From service to the food, everything…read morewas prompt and professional. We had Anina as our server and she was attentive and very friendly! The cocktails were delicious and the food was flavorful and tasty! The ambiance is very clean and bright, as it is located within the first floor of a hotel. The menu has gluten free options (pasta and pizza)! Highly recommend!

Worst experience ever and being Mother's day we were very disappointed and the kids were very upset…read more. Started out with dirty wine glasses , then dirty glasses again. We were told that's how they are . Smh... We looked around and of course they were clean ! All appetizers were cold !! Then we were told our food was on hold because of the lasagna and had to be made . Then 3 out 4 meals came , cold !!! One barely had any lobster , one didn't have any asparagus. Then when we were done with the meal the lasagna finally came and it's was sooooo small ! They did comp our meal and gave us gc . But after talking to other people this isn't the first .

It was better than Russell's according to my kids. Quiet tonight because of the weather but the…read morestaff was friendly and attentive. The food absolutely delicious. And the only one who came close to finishing their dinner was my fourteen year old son with the two hollow legs. My daughter wants to come for her birthday. My youngest wants to come here again. So a great experience and excellent food and wonderful people.

Went on a Thursday night made reservations for 7 at 5:30, hopefully it was just an off night. We…read moredid not leave until 7:30, it took forever to receive the food. We were given one thing of bread which was about 2 half loafs that were never refilled, it also took forever to get water refilled. I orderd penne alla vodka and received linguine instead with no explanation or warning, another person also received a different pasta instead of penne. Overall, the food was fine, it just took forever and was not exactly what was ordered. The tables around us who had 2 or 3 people also had to wait a while for their food, so it wasn't just that we had a larger party.

Long history with good food. I have gone here since I was a kid. Spaghetti and meatballs are…read moreoutstanding. Staff is always good and treat you right. The restaurant is great for takeout and provides authentic Italian!

Love this restaurant and hope it reopens soon ! The pasta and beans was out of this world.read more

Pizza is so delicious. Great Italian style. Customer service is also very good!…read moreWill 100% be coming back.

Wow. Hands down some of the best pizza we've had…read more We ordered the San Felice Pizza -- San Marzano tomatoes, house-made sausage, sweet and spicy peppers, onion, buffalo mozzarella, and fresh basil -- and it was absolute perfection. The flavors don't compete... they melt together into one big, perfect masterpiece. The peppers leaned sweet (no real heat), which made them the ideal companion to the delicious sausage. And that sausage? Made in-house and seasoned beautifully, with the perfect amount of fennel -- enough to give it that classic Italian character without overpowering the pie. Perfection! The buffalo mozzarella added creamy richness, the basil kept everything bright, and the San Marzano tomatoes were clean and balanced. We love pizza in all its forms -- New York style and Napoli alike -- but there is something about the rustic goodness of true Neapolitan pizza that has a special place in my pizza-loving heart. That airy, soft center and char-kissed crust from the wood-fired oven is magic. The use of such fresh ingredients makes Forno Napoli my favorite pizza on NY so far - authentic and intentional. There is a lot of love and pride in everything from the handmade crust to all of the toppings. They also serve a garlic butter and cheese dipping sauce for the crust -- indulgent and completely unnecessary in the BEST possible way. That blistered crust dipped in that sauce? Unreal. The cheese? Yes, they have the most beautiful wheel of pecorino they hand grate from to make this happen. No green shaker bottles here! We met Felix, the owner, and he was incredibly welcoming. He has such great energy -- warm, engaging, and clearly passionate. You can tell he's the heartbeat behind the recipes and the success of the business. It feels personal. He made us want to share just how great our entire experience was and he certainly made us want to return. Our only regret? We were too full to try another pizza. Do not hesitate. This truly is a slice of heaven.

We went here for restaurant week and had a fantastic meal! They were running a 2 for $55 special…read more It came with this charcuterie to share, a large bowl of chicken Alfredo served family style, and a dessert platter with 2 slices of cheesecake and 2 cannoli. Everything was delicious! The server was friendly and attentive, and even interacted with our 1 year old. She also gave the meal 2 thumbs up! This is in a great spot on Allen St, and I'm so glad to have discovered this hidden gem!

We have ordered takeout from Giacobbi's several times, and it always hits the spot! My fiancé and I…read moreget the Nonna'a Pics with 2 chicken Parmesan, spaghetti, salad, and bread. You can't beat the amount of food you get for that price. Always warm and delicious. I can't speak to the ambiance in the restaurant as we've only done takeout, but I will say their staff who brings our food is always very kind and it is a warm, welcoming environment. Would highly recommend!

Second time here - went a year ago & still blown away by both the food & service. We sat at the…read morebar & both bartenders were friendly & helpful - Oliver mainly waited on us & he was just a joy! Gave us recommendations & told us of new additions. We got the mozzarella sticks which are to die for, a side of meatballs also perfect, side of spaghetti & chicken parm- every came out hot & delicious. Desert was a delectable brownie with a scoop of mint chocolate chip ice cream! I'll be back sooner as I wanted to buy a white tshirt & none on my size were left. I'll cross the border any night to go back. Reservations a must - love the small family friendly vibe!

Pictured: Chef's menu including focaccia, mozzarella sticks, caesar salad, meatballs, veal parm,…read morehandmade ricotta gnocchi, spaghetti, and broccolini with chimichurri BuffaliciousBites gives Rizzo's House of Parm 5 stars!

I was driving by and the smell drew me in. I was alone so I sat up bar and ordered a glass of wine…read more It was Good Friday so it was pretty busy but the service was quick. The bartenders were all friendly, but Tom was particularly helpful. Checking to mate sure that everything was good and offering suggestions. I ordered steak in au gratin potatoes. He brought me cheese bread that was phenomenal. It was served with butter and some sort of sauce that I didn't try. I got a new york strip that was seasoned and cooked to perfection. The au gratin potatoes were shredded potatoes. They were okay but definitely not what I would have expected at a steakehouse. I would not order them again. They had carrot cake available for dessert and it was delicious.

Once again, Giancarlo's knocked it out of the park with our business dinner. We keep coming back…read morefor good reason: spacious parking (no anxiety-ridden ramps or stressful parallel parking on Buffalo streets), superb service (I love the place cards that introduce each server), and truly drool-worthy food. We ordered a variety of appetizers, and the meatball and Mediterranean platters remain my favorites. You must try their homemade pita--light, airy, and with just the right chew. They absolutely know how to do steak. My side of almond broccolini unexpectedly stole the show. The bright burst of lemon was the perfect complement, cutting through the richness of the mashed potatoes and filet. As for dessert? Hands down, the chocolate mousse cake. If you're getting it to go, be sure to ask for the coffee gelato before you leave--don't miss out on this perfectly smooth, rich treat. Our guests are still talking about their meals!

Recently my wife and 6 other guests went to Amici's for a birthday dinner. It was our 2nd or 3rd…read moretime since their reopening. First off, the rebuild was great, the food was excellent and the service was exceptional. What I didn't find exceptional was the additional charges for our meals. I ordered a Bourbon Manhattan on the rocks with 3 cherries. The drink was fine, but I was charged extra for a special bourbon which I did not order. For the first time ever, I was charged two dollars for "on the rocks". My grandson ordered a caesar salad which he didn't eat because it smelled fishy. Anchovies, which he did not order, were added to the salad at an additional cost of $3.00. Needless to say I will have to reconsider any additional visits to Amici's. If you do go, carefully check your bill.

Amazing! Went for a birthday dinner, felt like we ordered one of everything. Everything was great…read morefrom start to finish. Apps: Bread with Garlic Butter - butter was tasty Hot stuffed peppers - not too hot, filling was good Arancini - cheesy Sicilian clams - i don't love clams but the broth was really good Entrees: Arrabbiata with a Chicken Cutlet - cutlet was perfect, thin and crispy. Pasta sauce was good Chicken Francese over Risotto - just lemony enough, risotto was lovely Linguini with clams Dessert: Raspberry lemon cheesecake special - incredible Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse cake - 10/10 Lemon Mascarpone Cake - good but would prefer the raspberry lemon cheesecake Hazelnut Gelato - creamy Espresso Martini w/ Baileys - great Loved it!

Food was subpar! Service was awful ! There was at table of 10 and they said we can only accommodate…read morea bill for every 3 people not coupes or singles !!! Who ever heard of this !! We talked to the manager and got it all separate checks as it should be ! I let's a white pizza with fresh mushrooms I got canned yuk! The eggplant parm was covered with so much mozzarella all you tasted was the mushy eggplant and cheese .. not going back ever !

Good Italian. Didn't like that the Chicken Parm didnt…read moreautomatically come with pasta and the size of it was smaller than I'm used to, but it was very good. Some reviews said that this place is better than Chefs downtown but I disagree. If take Chefs over Labella 's but it's still good. Stuffed shells were extra cheesy and enough to feed two people. Service was good. Ambiance is homey. Loads of regulars. Several parties and full families enjoying a meal together. Decent pricing. Definitely worth a try.

I went to Tappo this past Tuesday before a Sabres game with my brother and overall it was a really…read moresolid pre-game dinner spot in Downtown Buffalo. While we had a 5pm reservation, in hindsight it probably wasn't necessary as we were seated right away and quickly greeted by our server, Allie G. To start, I ordered the Apple Cider Mule (mocktail) which was festive and delicious while my brother went for the Logan Mule (so Buffalo). Naturally, we wanted bread (what I thought was a given in an Italian restaurant). Sadly, it was $3 for warm bread, which felt a little rude, but of course I ordered it and devoured it, too! I also started with the mushroom bisque that was on special and it was fantastic as it was rich, flavorful, and the kind of soup you want to eat slowly so it lasts longer. For my entree I chose the Crespelle while my brother got his favorite, the Brasciole. The food was truly the highlight of the evening. Everything was prepared well and very, very satisfying. I would say that the service, unfortunately, left a bit to be desired. Not terrible, but not great. I hate having to ask another server to bring a box, the check, etc. because our server was no where to be found. There is free parking somewhere, though we only noticed the sign for it after we had already paid to park. That said, the atmosphere at Tappo is always lovely and the portions were generous for the price. Of course, I'd absolutely return - especially to try one of their fun igloos someday!

My wife and I ordered spaghetti and meatballs and shrimp risotto on a Friday night…read more There is ample off street parking. The restaurant has a very generic modern bar scene vibe with roll up doors and the bar dominating the space. The staff were friendly and promptly directed me to the bar for my take out order, which was mildly delayed. The spaghetti and meatballs were basic. The sauce left much to be desired and a basic jarred sauce is more enjoyable. The shrimp were properly cooked, but the risotto did not shine. The dish lack cohesion and it was as though they cooked rice and tossed it in a flavorless sauce. The accompanying lobster sauce was desperately needed, but underdeveloped. The dish needed significant seasoning improvements.