Vaticano came through once again with a flawless, absolutely perfect dining experience. From the…read moreappetizers through to dessert, everything was wonderful. Francesca was our Server, and while the restaurant was a bit shortstaffed, Francesca worked hard to make sure our cups were never empty, that we had what we needed, that everything was going well. This restaurant can be intimate and romantic, as it was for us tonight, and it can be lighthearted and fun for the younger crowd, especially on the beautiful patio overlooking the mighty Niagara River or at the very well stocked bar. Their wine list is more than adequate for patrons with discerning palates. Tonight I went with a Bloody Caesar, which was rimmed with celery salt around the top of the glass and came with two cold marinated green beans with a hefty spice kick. The bread comes with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, and also their spicy oil which is magnificently aggressive. Check out the photos and the captions for more details on their offerings. We will, of course, continue to come back.

I have a feeling this place may not be around much longer if things continue the way they are. We…read morehave had good food here in the past, which makes this experience even more disappointing because we know what this restaurant is capable of. Our server, Francesca, was the only server working that entire night. After talking with her, it sounds like this has become a regular occurrence rather than a one time issue. She worked incredibly hard, stayed positive, and did everything she could to keep customers happy despite being put in an impossible situation. None of the issues we experienced were her fault. The restaurant appeared to be operating with only two employees total, one server and one cook. For a restaurant of this size, that simply is not enough staff to provide a reasonable dining experience. Our food took nearly two hours to arrive, and it was obvious the employees were overwhelmed and doing the best they could with the resources they had. To make matters worse, both toilets in the restaurant were broken during our visit. Between the staffing shortages and maintenance issues, it gave the impression that ownership is either unwilling or unable to invest the money necessary to properly operate the business. The owner needs to hire more staff and address these problems before they drive away loyal customers. It was genuinely sad to watch Francesca work so hard trying to keep everyone satisfied while carrying the entire front of house by herself. She deserves credit for keeping things together as well as she did under those circumstances. Owner, you need to hire more staff. Watching Francesca run the entire dining room by herself while also trying to manage frustrated customers was tough to see. She was friendly, professional, and worked extremely hard all night. Unfortunately, there is only so much one person can do when they are set up to fail from the start.

Went over the bridge today to get euros, stopped for lunch at the Barrel Italian Restaurant…read more Located in a strip plaza on Garrison Rd so real close to the Peace Bridge. They do a lunch menu with pizza, sandwiches & lunch size entrees. Ordered the lasagna, served piping hot. It came with soup or salad and a loaf of Italian bread with butter. Everything was real good. When you enter the restaurant there is a takeout counter and a few feet away is the receptionist. We were seated right away and our waitress Chantel was right over to take our drink order. The restaurant is quaint with that older Italian charm. Would stop again if I was in the area.

Food is always delicious and the service spot on. The wife and I have been crossing over the Peace…read moreBridge for 41 years to go to Barrels. The Christmas decorations are beautiful.

Excellent French style food just across the border from the USA. The Old Bank Bistro has a…read morecharming staff, a dim, traditional atmosphere, and absolutely delicious food. Ingredients are high quality and the presentation is top notch. Prices seem a bit on the high side, but they are in Canadian dollars. This used to mean the US Dollar price was less. Oh, well. The atmosphere reminded me very strongly of new Orleans, which is also heavily steeped in French Culture. I thought it was funny to have lunch in Canada and feel like I was in the South. Overall highly recommended as a fine dining option just past the Peace Bridge.

I had a fantastic meal here about 4 years ago. Recently visited and was shocked at how terrible the…read morefood was. While eating dinner the "new" owner stopped by our table to ask how our meal was. At that point we were working on our apps. Crab cakes and French onion soup. Crab cakes were soggy and the Onion soup was extremely salty. He then proceeded to explain that he owns a restaurant in Grimsby (I think) and how that place is ALWAYS full and how phenomenal the food is there. Going on to say that if we "come back next week this place will be completely changed. All new menu" etc. he explained he was planning to turn the Bank Bistro into a "high end Italian restaurant. Steak, seafood, pasta" etc. We explained that we would not be back as we were only in town visiting friends and did not live in the area. My partner ordered the NY strip steak and crab, which came with fries and steamed veggies. I ordered the fish with roasted "Mediterranean" potatoes and steamed veggies. Our food came out in a fairly reasonable amount of time. (We were there on a weekday around 7 pm. There were 2 other tables already seated and eating when we arrived). Here is where things go downhill FAST! The steak- like a used discarded boot, the French fries - not even cooked the whole way through. The "Mediterranean" roasted potatoes- had a strange taste of curry powder on them. And the steamed veggies on BORH plates were a bag of baby carrots-steamed. LITERALLY!! Not even cut up or seasoned with any butter, herbs etc. They were just thrown on the plate. One would think with how "proud" the new owner was about his restaurants that he could SEE that this is nowhere near "high end". The entire time we were eating our food I kept thinking to myself - it's pretty hard to screw up French fries, and if this is the "quality" of food this new owner thinks they are going to serve- it won't last a month. With so few options for decent food in FE, it's so sad to see how this place has declined. For the sake of the community, we do hope they can turn this around. However judging by our recent meal, we're not holding our breath. Such a shame.

Been going there for many years Was there in Sept/2023 Food was awesome The owner John always a…read morefriendly and great guy. I live across from Buffalo in Fort Erie, Canada

Back dinning area was freezing. Chicken parm was a frozen deep fried chicken breast. House salad…read morewas wilted and they only have house dressing. Spaghetti was over cooked, sauce was close to burnt, the pasta fasioli was good. I won't be back.

Love the cocktails and ~vibes~ at Roseland's but the last two times I've been for dinner, the food…read morehas been extremely lacking in flavor. The red sauce is so bland and everything tasted as if it needed salt/more seasoning. I'd come back to enjoy a cocktail and the ambience, but there's way better options for italian around here imo.

Made a lunch reservation that really wasn't needed. It was nice that our table was all set up for…read moreus, there were supposed to be to be 8 of us but one person had the wrong date and another was sick giving us extra room at the larger table. Our server took our drink and food order together and even gave us separate checks, always a perk for those who don't drink! The bartender brought our drinks over and shortly after we got our food. Two of us ordered the lunch special that lets you choose 2 1/2 selections of soup, salad, sandwich or grain bowl. We both chose the chicken parm sandwich and Cobb salad, neither of us finished it but they were both good. Others at the table got the carbonara, burger and chicken parm sandwich. No complaints about their choices. If you were ever at the original Roseland don't expect anything to look the same, the restaurant is light and bright and all opened. There is a cute patio on the side, we opted not to sit outside because the bees, they are everywhere this year. There is a parking lot in the back, there is also one across the street but we weren't sure if it was for the restaurant ( no sign posted).

Delectable surprise! Everything here is Chefs kiss…read more My guest found this place on Google and boy was it a welcomed gem. We ordered take-out. I picked it up. The decor was quaint, but chic. They displayed fresh breads and baked hoods in the front window. They also had cookies to sell. The menu was short and sweet and I ordered items based off of Yelp reviews. We had the Orecchiette alle cime di Rapi with chicken added. Absolutely delicious!!! Chicken moist flavorful. Pasta cooked to perfection yet tasted light. Sauce- a buttery dream. Fresh cheese...just YES! The Tagliata Di Manzo as my meal based off reviews and was so disappointed of the size. However, it was the most juicy flavor packed tenderloins that had me salivating after each bite. Paired with the arugula was a surprise, but it worked and whatever they drizzled this dream in had me never wanting to wake up. We paired our meals with the Quattro Formaggiand can I just say again, smaller than anticipated but Lord have mercy it was like best of every carb on earth wrapped in dough, baked in heaven, then covered in fresh delectable mozzarella, gouda had grana padano. Like really!!! Why have you done this horrible thing...I'm trying to watch my weight but at this rate I will be watching it...just going in the wrong direction ‍ To end our journey of delightful goodness we shared the Nutella brownie and just when you thought it couldn't get any better...BAM...mind blown . My fuest and I just looked at each other and hummed and happy danced in our seat. YOU MUST GO...you won't be disappointed. Tell them my taste buds sent you

Pictured: Penne melanzane & burrata, and BLT salad…read more BuffaliciousBites gives Daniela 5 stars!

Had the best cake ever from this establishment and I would recommend their pastries and cake to…read moreall. Also their pizza and wings are my favorite and would also recommend. Locally owned and been in business for years. Keith

Great pizza and wings, awesome homemade dessert, good family business! Always fast, fresh, and…read moredelicious!

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!

**** We visited…read moreBella Ciao at the Embassy Suites in Buffalo around 7:00 p.m. as a party of five, including two children with special needs. We were in town attending a large national conference for families affected by their condition, and many conference attendees were also staying at the hotel. When we arrived, the restaurant appeared to be about 80% empty. Our children mentioned to the waitress that they were hungry and tired, and the first response we received was, "Do you have a reservation?" She explained that they couldn't seat us because they were expecting a large party. Instead of being seated at a regular table, we were directed to the bar area, where the bartender kindly took care of us despite the fact that our group included two minors. We stayed for over an hour, and during that time, the large party never arrived. Meanwhile, we watched other guests without reservations get seated at tables without any apparent issue. The experience left us feeling singled out and, ultimately, discriminated against. Whether that was the intention or not, it reflected a disappointing lack of empathy and inclusion--especially considering that so many families with children with disabilities were staying at the hotel for the conference. I'm giving Bella Ciao three stars because the food was decent, the portions were generous, and the bartender provided good service. Unfortunately, the way we were treated upon arrival overshadowed what could have been an enjoyable dining experience.

Flawless. 10 out of 10, no notes. Service ran like a Michelin restaurant, in sync from minute one…read more Nice touch with the prosecco pour. Pasta was a perfect al dente, bolognese and vodka sauces excellent. The solarium room was full of windows and cozy.

We had reservations in the solarium for my wife's Birthday but I had a stroke the day before so I…read morerescheduled for 2-weeks later... We had reserved a table for 5:15, arrived on time and were promptly seated. We had a complimentary glass of Prosecco, drinks, appetizers, and pasta mains followed by dessert and coffee. By 7pm some guy came to the table, rather loudly, said that other guests were waiting on the table and asked us to move to the bar with our coffee with no heads-up. We were certainly not lingering either. Bad form by management especially after dropping over $200. Too bad you lost us as customers as the food was excellent!

Great food! Great Service. Never had a bad meal here and the portions are massive!!!!!!read more

Eggplant parm; pasta severely overcooked and over-sauced. Sauce was very sweet. Eggplant was like…read moremush. Our server was delightful and did a great job. My husband's fried ravioli and artichokes were fried to within an inch of their lives. Never should have been served. I should've known better than to listen to our granddaughters who are nine and 11 who wanted to go here.