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.
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Best Pasta in Buffalo & WNY According to Our Readers
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A Touch of Italy
630 Delaware St Tonawanda, NY 14150 • $$$$$
North Towns
Touch of Italy Restaurant and Pizzeria is a dynamic dining destination in the heart of Tonawanda. Whether dining solo or celebrating with a group, Touch …
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Amici Ristorante
2516 Elmwood Ave Kenmore, NY 14217 • $$$$$
North Buffalo
Experience a family’s passion, and be part of something special at Amici Ristorante. From the intoxicating smell of homemade sauce to the warmly-lit dining …
Andiamo Takeout Bistro
545 W Klein Rd Williamsville, NY 14221 • $$$$$
North Towns
Andiamo Bistro is an Authentic Italian Bistro specializing in fresh pasta, gourmet pizza, and Catering. Everything is made fresh to order and exactly like …
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Bobby J’s Italian American Grille
204 Como Park Blvd Buffalo, NY 14227 • $$$$$
Cheektowaga and East
A family-owned Italian restaurant where tradition and flavor meet. Enjoy a large menu highlighting authentic Italian dishes made from fresh ingredients, …
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Campobello’s Cucina Italiana
9334 Transit Rd East Amherst, NY 14051 • $$$$$
North Towns
Twenty years of service in the same East Amherst neighborhood has established Campobello’s Cucina Italiana as a family favorite. Our generous portions …
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Carmelo’s Coat of Arms
425 Center St Lewiston, NY 14092 • $$$$$
Niagara County
A neighborhood restaurant at its core, Carmelo’s has many regular guests and openly accommodates visitors to the area with welcome arms. Carmelo’s hosts …
Carmine’s
9430 Transit Rd East Amherst, NY 14051 • $$$$$
North Towns
Carmine’s is known for ‘the tastiest meal this side of Palermo,’ offering veal, chicken, seafood and pasta.
Carmine’s has been servicing the greater …
Casa Antica
490 Center St Lewiston, NY 14092 • $$$$$
Niagara County
We we are a family-run Italian restaurant on Center Street in Historic Lewiston, we pride ourselves on our warm welcoming atmosphere and authentic homemade …
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Chef’s
291 Seneca St Buffalo, NY 14204 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Family Italian restaurant with a new kitchen serving homemade Italian sausage, Italian hamburgers, breads, and their homemade sauce. …
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Cipollina
6 Clinton St Akron, NY 14001 • $$$$$
North Towns
Cipollina Rustic Italian Kitchen is the newest endeavor by Laurie Bordonaro Mozee (owner of Guy’s Subs) and Chef Jerry Clementi (former owner of Cafe Aroma …
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daniela.
387 Forest Ave Buffalo, NY 14213 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Walking into daniela., you have two options: full service at the bar or counter service. If you choose counter service, you place your order and get a …
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Falletta’s Restaurant
8255 Clarence Center Rd East Amherst, NY 14051 • $$$$$
North Towns
Fine Dining at affordable prices. Our food is award winning, our restaurant staff is wonderful, you will enjoy visiting.
We cater delicious food anywhere. …
Forno Napoli
1280 Sweet Home Rd Buffalo, NY 14228 • $$$$$
North Towns
OUR STORY
We came from a large second generation Italian family. Our grandparents, Felice $ Louisa, came from a small town outside of Naples and immigrated …
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Fortuna’s Restaurant
827 19th St Niagara Falls, NY 14301 • $$$$$
Niagara County
This restaurant in Niagara’s Little Italy, has been pleasing palates since 1945. The third generation of the Fortuna family now runs the restaurant and …
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Frankie Primo’s +39
51 W Chippewa St Buffalo, NY 14202 • $$$$$
Buffalo
A Word from Frankie Primos +39
What’s in a name? In this case, the name says it all. Frankie Primo’s +39. This restaurant is about family, Frankie Primo’s, …
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Giancarlo’s Sicilian Steakhouse
5110 Main St Williamsville, NY 14221 • $$$$$
North Towns
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Hearth + Press
665 Main St Buffalo, NY 14203 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Imagine, if you will, living in a city situated along the Mediterranean Sea.
Your weekday mornings are highlighted by walking into a cafe on the way …
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Ilio DiPaolo’s
3785 South Park Ave Blasdell, NY 14219 • $$$$$
South Towns
Dine in the ambience of Tuscany with hand-painted murals of Ilio s hometown of Introdacqua, Italy and decor that celebrates his pro wrestling career, as …
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Inizio Buffalo
534 Elmwood Ave Buffalo, NY 14222 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Chef Michael Gibney cooks new world Italian dishes.
Inizio is a cozy, pasta-focused restaurant in beautiful Elmwood Village. Freshness comes first here—we …
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JT’s Urban Italian
905 Elmwood Ave Buffalo, NY 14222 • $$$$$
Buffalo
From the people that bring you 800 Maple and Siena, this stylish Elmwood Village urban Italian restaurant with a seasonal menu is a hit. The bar scene …
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Julie’s Pizzeria & Restaurant
12 E Main St Springville, NY 14141 • $$$$$
South Towns
Julie’s is a product of the Collesano family, which immigrated to the New York area in the early 1900’s. Julie’s was established in 1977 and has been a …
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La Bella Sicilia Restaurant & Pizzeria
2909 Genesee St Buffalo, NY 14225 • $$$$$
Cheektowaga and East
La Bella Sicilia s Restaurant is a restaurant where the natural flavors of quality ingredients are used for the Italian disk- Unlike anywhere else. We …
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Las Puertas
385 Rhode Island St Buffalo, NY 14213 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Las Puertas is a 35 seat intimate restaurant that features Mexican food with a modern blend with classic french techniques.
SOB Says: The menu at Las …
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Lebro’s
330 Campbell Blvd , NY 14068 • $$$$$
North Towns
Lebro s dishes are served to satisfy. That means we don t skimp on the preparation or the delicious ingredients that ensure your order tastes even better …
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Left Bank
511 Rhode Island St Buffalo, NY 14213 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Cool spot with a nice bar, fine wine list and excellent food, all of which brings in the large crowds- reservations suggested. …
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Lombardo Ristorante
1198 Hertel Ave Buffalo, NY 14216 • $$$$$
North Buffalo
SOB Says: In my mind what sets Ristorante Lombardo on the top of the heap is the total package, the ‘dining experience’. Don’t get me wrong, the food is …
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Lucia’s on the Lake
4151 Lake Shore Rd Hamburg, NY 14075 • $$$$$
South Towns
SOB Says About Lucia’s on the Lake: Looking for a solid choice with a casual atmosphere, some bar crowd, a good view and good food then Lucia’s on the …
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Mangia Ristorante
4264 N Buffalo St Orchard Park, NY 14127 • $$$$$
South Towns
Mangia is located in the heart of Orchard Park the atmosphere is casual yet sophisticate and warming with a great bar area. No matter what language you …
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MARBLE + RYE
112 Genesee St Buffalo, NY 14203 • $$$$$
Buffalo
This is quality, ‘honest’ food served in a pleasant, casual atmosphere. The concise menu covers all the right bases and preparation is unpretentious. The …
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Marco’s on Niagara
1085 Niagara St Buffalo, NY 14213 • $$$$$
Buffalo
‘In 1988, Marco Sciortino purchased the building from Andy and Joe Darone. Since then, Marco has been the owner and chef of Marco s Restaurant, and has …
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Mulberry Italian Ristorante
64 Jackson Ave Lackawanna, NY 14218 • $$$$$
South Towns
Mulberry Italian Ristorante prides itself on offering the most authentic Italian cuisine this side of the Big Apple! Whether it’s a special occasion, or …
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Orazio’s by Zarcone
9415 Main St Clarence, NY 14031 • $$$$$
North Towns
At Orazio’s by Zarcone we pride ourselves with cooking everything from scratch. Every meal is prepared to order, whether it is pasta, seafood, or steak!
We …
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Osteria 166
166 Franklin St Buffalo, NY 14202 • $$$$$
Buffalo
A Casual Italian Eatery and Pub
Situated at the heart of the beautiful downtown city of Buffalo, New York. Osteria 166 offers some of the unique and …
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Pasquale’s East Aurora
242 Main St East Aurora, NY 14052 • $$$$$
South Towns
Pasquale’s has proudly been serving fine Italian food for dining and takeout in WNY since 1975.
We continue to grow, now featuring locations in Derby, …
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Poppyseed
3670 McKinley Pkwy Buffalo, NY 14219 • $$$$$
South Towns
Since 2000 identical twins Sherry and Shelly Biscaro with longtime friend Marina Ciesla have been cooking up some delicious food at the Poppyseed Restaurant. …
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Ripa’s Restaurant
4218 Walden Ave Lancaster, NY 14086 • $$$$$
Cheektowaga and East
Ripa’s Restaurant has been welcoming friends and neighbors for over 50 years.ï¾ Ray and Ennio continue to reflect the Ripa family tradition of bringing …
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Rocco’s Wood Fired Pizzas
5433 Transit Rd Williamsville, NY 14221 • $$$$$
North Towns
SOB Says About Rocco’s Wood Fired Pizzas: If you’re craving wood-fired pizza or some quality Italian in a laid-back atmosphere enjoyable for both kids …
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Romeo & Juliet’s Cafe – Tonawanda
2512 Sheridan Dr Tonawanda, NY 14150 • $$$$$
North Towns
Romeo and Juliet s Cafe brings the culture and exquisite tastes of Italy to Buffalo. Ever since we opened in 1998, we have offered a variety of freshly …
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Roost
1502 Niagara St Buffalo, NY 14213 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Walking into Roost, you might doubt that you’re in Buffalo, or on Niagara St. You’re reminded of the raw beauty of our post-industrial city and, seriously, …
Royal Family Restaurant
1320 Sheridan Dr Kenmore, NY 14217 • $$$$$
North Buffalo
We are a Greek Restaurant serving Kenmore and all the surrounding areas. It does not matter if you are by yourself or if you have a large party. Haralambos …
Fine Dining
San Marco
2082 Kensington Ave Buffalo, NY 14226 • $$$$$
North Towns
For more than 30 years Owners/Chefs Frank and Nancy Grimaldi have delighted guests from Western New York and around the world with the wonderful flavors …
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Sinatra’s
945 Kenmore Ave Tonawanda Town, NY 14223 • $$$$$
North Towns
One of Buffalo’s favorite Italian restaurants has up and moved across the street to all new digs.
SOB Says about Sinatra’s: Sinatra’s is one …
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Tappo Restaurant
338 Ellicott St Buffalo, NY 14203 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Tappo, Italian for cork, is proud to welcome our guests to downtown Buffalo to enjoy great American Italian cuisine, wines in an urban chic atmosphere.
See …
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The Italian Village
6354 Transit Rd Depew, NY 14043 • $$$$$
Cheektowaga and East
The authentic Italian food is inspired by the family meals of Mr. $ Mrs. Balconi in their youth in Sicily, but the atmosphere is anything but old fashioned. …
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Trattoria Aroma on Bryant
307 Bryant St Buffalo, NY 14222 • $$$$$
Buffalo
SOB Says: Trattoria Aroma is one of our favorite spots in the city. The food is consistently good or great. The menu is broad but well managed, with enough …
Villaggio
7 Monroe St Ellicottville, NY 14731 • $$$$$
Southern Tier
When you come to Ellicottville, you are here for a good time. At Villaggio, we are here to help you with that. Whether you want food for a large group, …
Fine Dining
Zambistro Restaurant
408 Main St Medina, NY 14103 • $$$$$
Other
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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