We've gone here a few times over the last few months, our notes: -The orechiette is the best thing I've tried on the menu -Next to the chicken Milanese - so so good -The meatballs were WAY too spicy for me? Idk if it was just a one day thing because I have never had experienced that before? But I like couldn't even finish more than a few bites it was crazy! -The vodka sauce is mid - I'm sorry - they should change this recipe cuz it's really not vodka sauce -esque and whenever we get it we're like dang prolly shouldn't have gotten that and it makes me sad cuz vodka sauce is my fav food read more

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Well they just filled our drinks and then we danced and the drinks were removed from the bar. Hmmm. No tip and frankly had not even finished half my drink And then they did it again Not going back ever read more

My wife and I ordered spaghetti and meatballs and shrimp risotto on a Friday night. 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. read more

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Stopped in for a drive no with my mom. I had a Pinterest martini and mom had a White Russian. Delicious! It did take a bit for us to be acknowledged at the almost empty bar, but there was only one bartender and he was working on table orders as well. read more

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Second time visiting Tappo while in Buffalo and decided to come back again! Came in with some friends and we were able to sit on the top patio this time, which was really nice and made for a great atmosphere. The service however was not great. The hostess seemed a bit stressed and flustered, and our drinks came out around the same time as our food. That being said, the food itself was good, and I really appreciate that they have gluten-free options available for me. Overall, the food is good but I'm not sure I would opt come back read more

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I went to Tappo this past Tuesday before a Sabres game with my brother and overall it was a really solid 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! read more

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This was my first time here. The restaurant is very nice and the staff is friendly. The brick walls make it feel cozy with the modern decor. My friends looked ahead to see if they had gluten free options and said they did. The drinks were very good and I can see why the bar was busy. I ask the waitress, if there is gluten, free options and she said only one real option and that would be the risotto was shrimp that had a lobster sauce. I need to ask about another dish that looked good.And she stated, no, it was not available Gluten free. So apparently what is online is incorrect. I had the Shrimp and it was super yummy. I wish there was broccoli instead of cauliflower. The cauliflower was wonderful but made for a bland looking plate with all the white. Overall it was a great experience and the food and restaurant was great. Go and visit. You wont be disappointed read more

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Start with the appetizers, the meatballs and the warm bread which you had to pay for that was three dollars. I mean entrée was the pork Ragu over rigatoni. The food was very good. The service was excellent outstanding very attentive. It was very busy. It's kind of noisy in there. It's very open. I'll go back. read more

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The cocktails here are undoubtedly the highlight, whereas the food is quite ordinary. I ordered the pasta with sausage and tomatoes but asked to leave out the meat and swap the standard pasta for rigatoni. It turned out pretty well, though the menu generally lacks variety. I'd love to see a wider selection in the future! read more

Underwhelming and overpriced. Food has way too much oil in it. Very little flavor even though the special said "spicy." Service was odd. The busboys must be told to flip tables fast, plates removed before finishing. Shame, heard good things yet not worth the visit. In addition, service fees for the kitchen? Tacky. $3 for stale bread? Tacky. Ceasar salad was good though. Having a band is a nice touch, yet people want to talk to each other as well. Overpowering. There is a following though and the place was very busy. read more

Service was absolutely horrible and when it was brought up to the server, we were met with aggression. Before the manager came over, I saw her gossiping with other servers about us. When the manager approached our table she was also argumentative and backed her rude server. Will never be back and will make sure others know about our bad experience. read more

The food was excellent. Meatballs nice and spicy. Service was excellent. My only gripe was the extra charges for bread, as well as salads.

The Gluten Free pasta Alfredo with grilled chicken is delicious! Paired with a Sauvignon blanc was a really good meal!

Had reservations at 8:30pm. Cancelled at 8:29 on the computer???? Kitchen was closed early. Promised a gift certificate for party of 8 left out hung to dry with no place to go. Never received gift certificate or call from manager Crap service read more

Went to Tappo for girls night; the drinks were great, the food was tasty, and the rooftop with live music was such a perfect atmosphere. Our server was fantastic, checked on us enough but also let us have our time without rushing us! read more

Good meatballs Poor drinks Nice rooftop experience. Not too many people, to close to closing times. read more

Sitting here having dinner currently and couldn't wait until I left to leave a great review about our server Dana . It's been quite sometime since I seen a server bust her butt like Ours . We witnessed Dana not only take care of our section but multiple sections as well. Coming from the hospitality industry, I give her all the credit in the world of how hard of a worker she shows herself to be . This establishment is very lucky to have such a hard working employee to represent them in such a great way . 5 stars and above for our server read more

Came for drink and dinner before sheas. The espresso martinis had a spritz of lemon, which I've never seen, and were SO good! I also ordered the stuffed banana peppers and they were perfection. Some of the best tasting and most beautifully presented I've ever had. Tons of parking and a quick 5 minute walk to the theater read more

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My husband and I went for our anniversary and the server was great, the food was good. When the bill came we paid and left a $30 tip. Imagine my surprise when I was alerted by my credit card company when they stated that there was potential fraud and stated "did you know you left a 38% tip. According to what I was charge, it stated that I left a $50 tip. Now I always take the other receipt with proof of what I tipped and how much the bill came out to be. So this was incorrect. On 5/28/26 at 11:12am, I emailed the manager and explained the situation and have yet to hear back from anyone from this place. Now I know some people would say that it's just $20, but this is more than that for me. It's the principle of the matter and to be told "possible fraud" was not a good way to start my day. Needless to say ... I will not be back and will not recommend this place to anyone. read more

I am so so picky when it comes to Italian (being married to an Italian who creates his own sauce). But Tappo was wonderful. We went during resturant week and what a steal, $25 got me a casear salad, spaghetti and meatballs with a small assortment of desserts. I also grabbed truffle fries which we a special. THOSE should be a permanent thing. The meatballs were ginormous, they should (and i believe ARE) a meal themselves. My only only gripe is that you have to pay for the bread as an app. But that's just the carb lover in me. With it being restaurant week, it was busy for a Wednesday but our server was on her toes and made sure our drinks were full all the time and everything came out promptly. One thing I want to note, that I did not take advantage of is there is FREE parking as long as there's space. This was true for the day I went, not sure if that is always. But there is a small lot across the street that you can park at. I paid the $6.75 in the ramp that is basically next to the resturant. read more

One of my favorite spots to grab a meal before a production at Shea's. Great walking distance to the theatre, but more importantly service that assures your meal can go at the pace you desire, and the food is always great - I like to think of it as "lighter Italian." Best part, always $18 bottles of house wine Pleasantly surprised to walk in to some beautiful holiday decorations and decor already in full effect - very festive. read more

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During my most recent visit, we booked an igloo to celebrate a birthday with family. I mentioned in the reservation that it was for a birthday but they didn't acknowledge it. The igloo technically seats 8 but if you want to be comfortable I wouldn't have more than 6. We had 5 and the table was full since all the food and drinks are served family style. We ordered the igloo package that included the ribeye steak and so glad we did because that was the best. I love their meatballs and red sauce but would've been happy with more meatballs (and less or no rigatoni). The Italian Sausage Orecchiette Pasta in a White Wine & Garlic Sauce was also delicious, as well as the dessert tray which included 3 small pieces of desserts per person. There was so much food that all 5 of us each left with a packed box of leftovers! The igloos have heaters and music. It's a great experience and I'd recommend trying it at least once! read more

Tappo is always great for an after-work happy hour, accessible for folks new to wine and looking to try and explore wines and could be a great date night for people not looking to bust the bank. Their Calebrese flatbread cannot be missed! Best food on the menu. That said, bar service is usually more miss than hit (whether for drinks or for food), especially when the bar is more than half full, and the meatballs are usually over worked or over seasoned. Other than that, I'm glad it's an option downtown after work and it's a safe bet. read more

Get the meatball bomber, sit outside and enjoy the rooftop. Can't beat it outside in the summer! Great food, great place and pretty reasonably priced. read more

Incredible experience at Tappo! Food was exquisite and the bussers really completed the experience for me and my family. Bussers Max Peterson and Jackson Jordan made this experience absolutely flawless. These two deserve a promotion! read more

If you have the opportunity I would highly recommend enjoying the Igloo dining experience. You get great views of the city and it's such a cool unique experience. They give you a bottle of wine , bread, salad, chicken Cutlets, gorgonzola pasta,rigatoni and a trio of desserts and a peppermint spiked hot chocolate to go with.Everything was hot , tasty and delicious. The service was fast and friendly. I definitely had a great time and experience and will be back to try this again.Have also had their spaghetti and meatballs downstairs in the past and it's very tasty too. read more

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Visiting Buffalo for a work conference. I saw some good reviews of Tappo so I walked over & sat at the bar for dinner. Good sized bar with plenty of seats & open windows. Enjoyed a Caesar salad & lasagna for my entree. Bartender was friendly & attentive. I highly recommend! read more

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The igloo dinner is a must.You get a bottle of wine, bread, salad, rigatoni, chicken cutlets, gorgonzola pasta, dessert trio and a spiked Peppermint hot chocolate to top it off.With speedy service and a smile the food came in hot and delish.This experience has great scenery and should not be missed.I will definitely make a return visit.Have also dined downstairs and the spaghetti and meatballs is marvelous. read more

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Drinks were solid, and food was mediocre. It was not that busy when we were there and it took an hour and a half to get food, server forgot our appetizers, and forever to get drink refills. It was also extremely loud inside. Some of the worst service I've ever had in the city of Buffalo. We will definitely not be back. read more

The stuffed peppers are my absolute favorite! They are always good! The other food can be a hit or a miss for me, sometimes the pasta specials are incredibly delicious. The vibes are really fun, very lively! The service is great- very helpful! read more

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Tappo's rooftop is absolutely unbeatable. If you want a nice, Italian dinner with a great view, this is the place. I had the chicken piccata tonight and although it wasn't traditional chicken piccata, it was delicious. I would warn you that it's pretty different though. Hard to describe but it was still really good and had capers! $10 bottle of Wednesdays are also hard to beat!! I had the Chardonnay and thought it was going to be not so great (understatement) but it was actually pretty good. read more

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We did the rooftop igloo dinner with 8 of us! It was actually quite nice! You get to pick two bottles of wine, two entrees, and desserts all in advance before we even got there. Don't was awesome having everything set up for us. It was definitely a little chilly, since it was 25 degrees outside, but the little heater and the body heat from everyone made it bearable. Couldn't have got above 60-65 degrees. We all dressed warm and were comfortable. Jackie was our server and she was great, accommodated to our needs. The food was awesome and everyone was full afterwards! The meatballs were probably the best meatballs I've ever had. I would recommend trying the rooftop bar if you're looking for a fun experience! read more

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Had an amazing fun meal here. Lively crowd got a little loud, that's why I say fun, not romantic (but I didn't have dinner in a private igloo). Service was affable. I recommend for an enjoyable evening. read more

It's been a while since I was last here and it is just as i remembered. The place was fairly busy for a Tuesday night. It looked like girls night out around the room. We had the stuffed peppers, meatballs, and Brussel sprouts for apps. The peppers were presented well with a fried egg on top and served over garlic toast. The pepper had a decent snap to its body, wasn't too spicy, and had good flavor. Meatballs were good - pretty standard, nice portion to share. The sprouts won. Crispy salty tasty perfection. I had the eggplant parm as dinner. The eggplant was cooked well and had a nice crispy texture. Of course it was smothered with mozzarella, a nice surprise was the ricotta between the mozzarella and eggplant. I like this place. It's good food and fairly priced. And you might just catch another girls night! read more

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Our Waitress was very pleasant and attentive. The food on a 1 to 10 in my opinion was maybe a two or three I ordered the scallops and they were so fishy I couldn't eat more than half a bite. read more

We went to the roof top to listen to Jazz on Monday. The food and drinks were great! Service was awesome! A really engaging crowd, definitely will be my go ro spot when I come back to Buffalo! read more

Shout out to the loganberry mule. I had 2 and I would mos def have it again. Sincerely, An out-of-towner who never had loganberry anything before read more

update food was still good - service fair- and took it upon themselves to take an extra $8 after I had already left more than 20% gratuity-. called and emailed never heard back. read more

I've eaten here and just came for drinks a few times. Italian fare. Friendly staff. Decent wine selection. Booked an igloo for my birthday in winter. The process was easy and the staff member in charge was communicative. They got everything right except for one meal but everyone had a good time. It was priced well for all the courses and drinks you get. Nice spot downtown, mostly street parking and parking ramps. You'll likely need a reservation especially for the weekends. Menu selection is pretty good but could be better. Cannoli was not that great so don't waste your dessert on that lol. read more

Great food! Stuffed peppers and spaghetti and meatballs were both recommended by other guests and the bartender. We added the Italian bread with herb seasoned olive oil. Great flavor and appropriate portions.... Well rather generous actually and priced reasonably. Wine was $18/bottle for a variety of wines. If you don't drink it all they can put it in a sealed bag for you to take home. We also enjoyed the coffee. It's Monday night and we arrived just after 6 pm on our way from Canada to points further south. We had never stopped in Buffalo before. Not many guests when we arrived but by the time we left at 7:30 it was 3/4 full. That is impressive for the beginning of the week. Bartender, Ken, was friendly, attentive and timely on his service to us. Ambiance was friendly and very comfortable. Soft lighting and easy to converse without having to raise your voice. We would return! read more

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