Thomas Lombardo Sr. and his son Tom Jr. opened their eponymous restaurant in 1975 to serve traditional Italian meals on Hertel Avenue, the heartbeat of Buffalo’s Little Italy. Fifty years later, Ristorante Lombardo is the preeminent Italian restaurant in Buffalo. Informed by the recipes of Tom Sr.’s mom, Rose, and Tom Jr.’s annual journeys to Italy, the place he found regional cuisines, Lombardo’s presents diners elevated Italian classics towards the backdrop of a country, white tablecloth eating room and an out of doors patio. The Caesar salad for two is ready contemporary table-side and tossed in an umami-rich anchovy dressing. The crispy octopus is a fan-favorite: ready in a squid ink aioli and tomato coulis and paired with crisp purple potatoes, chorizo, shaved fennel, kalamata olives, and orange supremes. Its steaks are at all times cooked to an ideal medium uncommon and its housemade pasta is completely al dente. Our favorites are the tagliatelle bolognese (with veal, pork, and beef ragu) and the spinach gnocchi, which arrive in a flavorful saffron brodo full of herb-marinated hen, heirloom tomatoes, and grana padano.
220 Lexington Ave
When inside designer Samuel Amoia and entrepreneur Michael Woltz joined forces to create a nightlife vacation spot that additionally honored Buffalo’s architectural historical past, Saint Neri was born. Named for the patron saint of laughter and pleasure, the area oozes Art Deco opulence and has pushed the boundaries for cocktail bars in the town. Saint Neri additionally presents an excellent cheeseburger and a strong caviar service. Saint Neri is the right place to impress a date (maybe after eating at Kuni’s, which is subsequent door) or meet up with pals. Take a seat in one of many bar’s leopard print seats and indulge in your new favourite cocktail.
1081 Elmwood Ave
Mira, the brand new Mediterranean restaurant from the Grange Hospitality Group, is filling a long-vacant area of interest in city, highlighting Italian, Greek, and Spanish cuisines by way of its Basque-style grill. During brunch hours, the solar filters in gorgeously by way of the restaurant’s two flooring, whereas dinner service presents a moody, candle-lit ambiance. For brunch, Mira’s breakfast sandwich and smoked salmon toast are each glorious, however for those who’re trying for one thing extra hearty, the tuna soften is sneakily good due to high quality yellowfin tuna, aji amarillo mayo, and Cooper Sharp cheese. For dinner, we advocate the four-course tasting menu for a well-rounded pattern of Mira’s choices. If you must select, begin with the scallops as your appetizer, that are served with a spicy inexperienced sauce and crispy guanciale. For your important, you must order one thing from the Basque grill, and the lamb and brisket kofta served with Rancho Gordo beans and mint is the right choose. The meat is juicy and tender, whereas the beans have a welcome creamy texture.
1375 Delaware Ave