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Fazzoletti e Prosciutto di Antra at Ristorante Lombardo / Photo courtesy of Ristorante Lombardo
Whether you’re in the mood for handcrafted homemade pasta, authentic Italian pasta dishes, or a twist on the classics, Buffalo and Western New York has quite the list of options.
We asked our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram followers where to find the best pasta in Buffalo and WNY, and they answered with their top picks. Below we’ve included the full list of reader recommendations – if it was mentioned, it’s listed below.
With hundreds of comments resulting in over 50 recommendations, there’s an option in almost every neighborhood. Some are specifically Italian restaurants, some make their own pasta, some have one pasta dish worth a visit, and some have dare we say cult followings. All have pasta worth recommending according to our readers.
Homemade pasta / Photo courtesy of Linguine’s
Which restaurants were mentioned the most? While many recommendations were mentioned several times, there were certain places mentioned over and over (and over) again as the best restaurants to get pasta in Western New York including La Bella Sicilia (Cheektowaga), Mulberry Italian Ristorante (Lackawanna), Sinatra’s (Kenmore), Lombardo Ristorante (Hertel Ave), San Marco (Snyder), Italian Village (Depew), Inizio (Elmwood Village), Linguine’s (Bowmansville), Fortuna’s (Niagara Falls), Ilio DiPaolo’s (Blasdell), Falletta’s (East Amherst).
Check out the comments on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for menu item recommendations and specific info you can’t get anywhere else, out of the mouths of customers! Plus explore more guides with recommendations according to our readers.
Want to send us a recommendation to add to this list? Email us at editorial@stepoutbuffalo.com!
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Best Pasta in Buffalo & WNY According to Our Readers
A Touch of Italy
630 Delaware Avenue Tonawanda, New York 14150 • $$$
ItalianNorth Towns
Casual / Full Table Service
Touch of Italy Restaurant and Pizzeria is a dynamic dining destination in the heart of Tonawanda. Whether dining solo or celebrating with a group, Touch ...
Amici Ristorante
2516 Elmwood Ave Buffalo, New York 14217 • $$
AmericanIrishNorth Buffalo
Casual / Full Table Service
Experience a family's passion, and be part of something special at Amici Ristorante. From the intoxicating smell of homemade sauce to the warmly-lit dining ...
Andiamo Takeout Bistro
545 W Klein Rd Getzville, New York 14221 • $$
Italian38233866North Towns
Andiamo Bistro is an Authentic Italian Bistro specializing in fresh pasta, gourmet pizza, and Catering. Everything is made fresh to order and exactly like ...
Bobby J’s Italian American Grille
204 Como Park Blvd Cheektowaga, New York 14227 • $$
ItalianCheektowaga and East
Casual / Full Table Service
Bobby J's Italian American Grille is a family owned and operated establishment. We specialize in lunches, dinners, dine in, take out, bar, and banquets. Also ...
Campobello’s Cucina Italiana
9334 Transit Rd East Amherst , New York 14051 • $$
Italian38233866PizzaNorth Towns
Casual / Full Table Service
Twenty years of service in the same East Amherst neighborhood has established Campobello's Cucina Italiana as a family favorite. Our generous portions ...
Carmelo’s Restaurant
425 Center Street Lewiston , New York 14092 • $$$
AmericanItalian38233866SeafoodNiagara County
Casual / Full Table Service
A neighborhood restaurant at its core, Carmelo's has many regular guests and openly accommodates visitors to the area with welcome arms. Carmelo's hosts ...
Carte Blanche
61 Buffalo St Hamburg, New York 14075 • $$$
AmericanBuffalo FoodInternationalSeafoodSteaksSouth Towns
Casual / Full Table Service
Carte Blanche makes great use of the outdoors with dining and lounge space on a first floor alley patio and a second floor alley deck. The second floor ...
Casa Antica
490 Center St Lewiston, New York 14092 • $$
Niagara County
We we are a family-run Italian restaurant on Center Street in Historic Lewiston, we pride ourselves on our warm welcoming atmosphere and authentic homemade ...
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Cugino’s Italian Restaurant
6011 Main St. Williamsville, New York 14221 • $$$
Italian38233866North Towns
Casual / Full Table Service
Cugino's is a fine dining establishment catering to the high end clientele of Williamsville serving Northern Italian cuisine. The service style is a bit ...
Fanara’s Restaurant
3347 Delaware Ave Buffalo, New York 14217 • $$$
Italian38233866SeafoodSteaksNorth Buffalo
Fine Dining
A Word from Fanara's Restaurant Our menu selections will delight the eye and the palette. Dinner and special events available. ...
Forno Napoli
1280 Sweet Home Rd Getzville, New York 14228 • $$
Deli-SandwichesItalian38233866PizzaNorth Towns
OUR STORY We came from a large second generation Italian family. Our grandparents, Felice $ Louisa, came from a small town outside of Naples and immigrated ...
Fortuna’s Restaurant
827 19th St Buffalo, New York 14305 • $$
AmericanBuffalo Food37963878Niagara County
Casual / Full Table Service
This restaurant in Niagara's Little Italy, has been pleasing palates since 1945. The third generation of the Fortuna family now runs the restaurant and ...
Frankie Primo’s +39
51 W Chippewa St Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$
ItalianPizzaBuffalo
Casual / Full Table Service
A Word from Frankie Primos +39 What's in a name? In this case, the name says it all. Frankie Primo's +39. This restaurant is about family, Frankie Primo's, ...
Franks Sunny Italy
2491 Delaware Ave. Buffalo, New York 14202 • $
Buffalo Food37963878Deli-SandwichesItalian38233866PizzaBuffalo
Casual / Full Table Service
Website says: Located in the heart of North Buffalo, Frank's Sunny Italy restaurant has been a mainstay of Italian cuisine for over 25 years!ï¾ You'll ...
Giacobbi’s Cucina Citta
59 Allen St Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$$
Italian38233866Buffalo
Casual / Full Table Service
From Giacobbi's Allentown's Italian dining destination is located at 59 Allen Street at Franklin , just a short block from the burgeoning medical corridor. ...
Giancarlo’s Sicilian Steakhouse
5110 Main St Williamsville, New York 14221 • $$$
ItalianPizzaSeafoodSteaksNorth Towns
Casual / Full Table Service
Giancarlo's is Western New York's premier spot for fine dining, meetings, private parties, and offsite catering.[separator type='space'] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1RX4jZtPiA ...
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Hearth + Press
665 Main St Buffalo, New York 14203 • $$
Deli-SandwichesMediterraneanNew AmericanPizzaSouth Buffalo
Casual / Full Table Service, Fast Casual / Counter Service
Imagine, if you will, living in a city situated along the Mediterranean Sea. Your weekday mornings are highlighted by walking into a cafe on the way ...
Ilio Di Paolo’s
3785 South Park Ave Blasdell, New York 14219 • $$
AmericanBuffalo FoodDeli-SandwichesItalianPizzaBuffalo
Casual / Full Table Service
Dine in the ambience of Tuscany with hand-painted murals of Ilio s hometown of Introdacqua, Italy and decor that celebrates his pro wrestling career, as ...
Inizio Buffalo
534, Elmwood Avenue, Allentown Buffalo, New York 14222 • $$
ItalianNew AmericanBuffalo
Casual / Full Table Service
Chef Michael Gibney cooks new world Italian dishes ...
JT’s Urban Italian
905 Elmwood Ave Buffalo, New York 14222 • $$$$
ItalianNew AmericanPizzaBuffalo
Casual / Full Table Service
From the people that bring you 800 Maple and Siena, this stylish Elmwood Village urban Italian restaurant with a seasonal menu is a hit. The bar scene ...
Julie’s Pizzeria $ Restaurant
12 East Main Street Buffalo, New York 14141 • $
AmericanItalianSouth Towns
Casual / Full Table Service
Julie's is a product of the Collesano family, which immigrated to the New York area in the early 1900's. Julie's was established in 1977 and has been a ...
L’Isola d’Oro
4690 Camp Rd. Buffalo, New York 14075 • $
ItalianSouth Towns
Casual / Full Table Service
Closed Website says: Serving WNY for Over 15 years. We offer a family friendly atmosphere combined with an Italian feel. NOT all photos necessarily ...
La Bella Sicilia Restaurant $ Pizzeria
2909 Genesee Street Buffalo, New York 14225 • $
Buffalo Food37963878Deli-SandwichesItalian38233866Cheektowaga and East
Casual / Full Table Service
La Bella Sicilia s Restaurant is a restaurant where the natural flavors of quality ingredients are used for the Italian disk- Unlike anywhere else. We ...
La Costa Verde
5790 Transit Rd. Buffalo, New York 14043 • $
Italian38233866Cheektowaga and East
Casual / Full Table Service
5790 Transit Rd. Depew NY 14043 (716) 685-0005 Seven days 11:00am - 9:00 pm ...
Las Puertas
385 Rhode Island St Buffalo, New York 14213 • $$$
MexicanNew AmericanSeafoodBuffalo
Casual / Full Table Service
Las Puertas is a 35 seat intimate restaurant that features Mexican food with a modern blend with classic french techniques. SOB Says: The menu at Las ...
Lebro’s
330 Cambell Blvd Buffalo, New York 14068 • $$
AmericanBuffalo FoodBurgersHot DogsItalianPizzaSeafoodSteaksNorth Towns
Casual / Full Table Service
Lebro s dishes are served to satisfy. That means we don t skimp on the preparation or the delicious ingredients that ensure your order tastes even better ...
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Linguine’s Italian Restaurant
5380 Genesee St Bowmansville, New York 14026 • $$
Cheektowaga and East
Casual / Full Table Service
We Pride ourselves on being a word of mouth Restaurant. ...
Lombardo Ristorante
1198 Hertel Ave Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$$
ItalianPizzaSeafoodSteaksBuffalo
Casual / Full Table Service, Fine Dining
SOB Says: In my mind what sets Ristorante Lombardo on the top of the heap is the total package, the 'dining experience'. Don't get me wrong, the food is ...
Lucia’s on the Lake
4151 Lakeshore Rd Hamburg, New York 14075 • $$
AmericanBuffalo FoodBurgersItalianNew AmericanSeafoodSteaksSouth Towns
Casual / Full Table Service
SOB Says About Lucia's on the Lake: Looking for a solid choice with a casual atmosphere, some bar crowd, a good view and good food then Lucia's on the ...
Major Tom’s Drop Zone
5842 Camp Rd, Hamburg, NY, United States Hamburg, New York 14075 • $$
Buffalo FoodDeli-SandwichesItalianPizzaSouth Towns
Casual / Full Table Service
WWII themed Italian restaurant. Home of the platoon-sized lasagna, howitzer (homemade jumbo manicotti), 40mm Buffalo shells, chicken undercover, and boneyard ...
Mangia Ristorante
4264 N Buffalo Rd Orchard Park, New York 14127 • $$$
Buffalo FoodDeli-SandwichesItalianPizzaSeafoodSteaksSouth Towns
Casual / Full Table Service
Mangia is located in the heart of Orchard Park the atmosphere is casual yet sophisticate and warming with a great bar area. No matter what language you ...
MARBLE + RYE
112 Genesee St Buffalo, New York 14203 • $$$
AmericanNew AmericanSeafoodSteaksBuffalo
Casual / Full Table Service
This is quality, 'honest' food served in a pleasant, casual atmosphere. The concise menu covers all the right bases and preparation is unpretentious. The ...
Marco’s on Niagara
1085 Niagara St Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$
Buffalo Food37963878Deli-SandwichesItalian38233866Buffalo
Casual / Full Table Service
'In 1988, Marco Sciortino purchased the building from Andy and Joe Darone. Since then, Marco has been the owner and chef of Marco s Restaurant, and has ...
Michael’s Restaurant
3011 Pine Ave Niagara Falls, New York 14301 • $$
Italian38233866Niagara County
An Italian American Resturaunt, family owned $ operated for almost 50 yrs. Founded in 1963 by Michael Capizzi, the tradition has carried on for 3 generations. ...
Molinaro’s Ristorante, NY Pizzeria $ Caffe.
90 Walnut St. Buffalo, New York 14094 • $$
Buffalo Food37963878Deli-SandwichesItalian38233866PizzaNiagara County
Casual / Full Table Service
As far back as I can remember, every Sunday we would go to my Nonna Molinaro's house for spaghetti and meatballs. I know you will enjoy them as much as ...
Mulberry Italian Ristorante
64 Jackson Ave. Lackawanna, New York 14218 • $$
Buffalo FoodItalianBuffalo
Casual / Full Table Service
Mulberry Italian Ristorante prides itself on offering the most authentic Italian cuisine this side of the Big Apple! Whether it's a special occasion, or ...
Orazio’s by Zarcone
9415 Main Street Buffalo, New York 14031 • $$$
Deli-SandwichesItalianPizzaSeafoodSteaksNorth Towns
Casual / Full Table Service
At Orazio's by Zarcone we pride ourselves with cooking everything from scratch. Every meal is prepared to order, whether it is pasta, seafood, or steak! We ...
Osteria 166
166 Franklin Street Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$
Italian38233866SeafoodBuffalo
Casual / Full Table Service
A Casual Italian Eatery and Pub Situated at the heart of the beautiful downtown city of Buffalo, New York. Osteria 166 offers some of the unique and ...
Pasquale’s West Seneca
242 Main Street Buffalo, New York 14052 • $$
ItalianSouth Towns
Casual / Full Table Service
Pasquale's has proudly been serving fine Italian food for dining and takeout in WNY since 1975. We continue to grow, now featuring locations in Derby, ...
Picasso’s Pizza – Blasdell
4154, McKinley Parkway, Big Tree Erie County, New York 14219 • $
Buffalo Food37963878Deli-SandwichesItalian38233866PizzaBuffalo
We are the real Picasso's Pizza. Western New York's Premier Pizzeria. ...
Poppyseed
3670 McKinley Pkwy Buffalo, New York 14219 • $
AmericanBuffalo Food37963878BurgersDeli-SandwichesPizzaBuffalo
Casual / Full Table Service
Since 2000 identical twins Sherry and Shelly Biscaro with longtime friend Marina Ciesla have been cooking up some delicious food at the Poppyseed Restaurant. ...
Ripa’s Restaurant
4218 Walden Avenue Lancaster, New York 14086 • $$
AmericanItalian38233866PizzaSeafoodSteaksCheektowaga and East
Casual / Full Table Service
Ripa's Restaurant has been welcoming friends and neighbors for over 50 years.ï¾ Ray and Ennio continue to reflect the Ripa family tradition of bringing ...
Rocco’s Wood Fired Pizzas
5433 Transit Rd Clarence , New York 14221 • $$
Deli-SandwichesItalian38233866PizzaNorth Towns
Casual / Full Table Service
SOB Says About Rocco's Wood Fired Pizzas: If you're craving wood-fired pizza or some quality Italian in a laid-back atmosphere enjoyable for both kids ...
Romeo & Juliet’s Cafe – Tonawanda
2512 Sheridan Dr. Tonawanda, New York 14150 • $$
Deli-SandwichesItalianNorth Towns
Casual / Full Table Service
Romeo and Juliet s Cafe brings the culture and exquisite tastes of Italy to Buffalo. Ever since we opened in 1998, we have offered a variety of freshly ...
Royal Family Restaurant
1320 Sheridan Dr Buffalo, New York 14217 • $$
GreekNorth Buffalo
We are a Greek Restaurant serving Kenmore and all the surrounding areas. It does not matter if you are by yourself or if you have a large party. Haralambos ...
The Italian Village
6354 Transit Rd Buffalo, New York 14043 • $$
Buffalo Food37963878Italian38233866PizzaCheektowaga and East
Casual / Full Table Service
The authentic Italian food is inspired by the family meals of Mr. $ Mrs. Balconi in their youth in Sicily, but the atmosphere is anything but old fashioned. ...
Trattoria Aroma on Bryant
307 Bryant Street Buffalo, New York 14222 • $$$
ItalianMediterraneanPizzaSeafoodSteaksBuffalo
Casual / Full Table Service, Fine Dining
SOB Says About Aroma on Bryant: I'll just come right out and say it, Trattoria Aroma is one of our favorite spots in the city. The food is consistently ...
Zambistro Restaurant
408 Main St Medina , New York 14103 • $$
AmericanFrenchSeafoodOther
Fine Dining
The fifty seat bistro has a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere, and the public is invited to experience the menu and wine list. Selections include everything ...
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