La Dolce Vita Caffe & Bistro
A variety of entrees, including pastas, are served at La Dolce Vita. Vegetarian and seafood choices also appear on the menu in addition to meat dishes. Starters include the house antipasto, bruschetta, soup of the day and various salads. Pizza is also available, and dessert choices include Mamma Maria's homemade Italian cookies. La Dolce Vita is open for lunch and dinner daily except for Sundays and Mondays.
La Dolce Vita Caffe & Bistro
1472 Hertzel Ave.
Buffalo, New York 14216
(716) 446-5690
iloveladolcevita.com
Carmine's Italiano
In addition to the chef's pasta specialties, such as Penne Palermo made with peppers and Italian sausage, diners at Carmine's can custom order their meal by choosing a type of pasta, selecting a sauce---such as Marinara or Alfredo---and adding in any items they might want such as artichoke heart and meatballs. Steaks are also cooked to order in one of four different styles. Pizza is available as well as a variety of salads and appetizers. Carmine's is open for dinner seven nights a week.
Carmine's Italiano
4715 Transit Road
Williamsville, New York 14221
(716) 632-2318
carminestogo.com
Marco's Fine Italian Dining
Diners at Marcos can begin their meal with antipasto such as calamari, fava beans, spinach bread or toasted ravioli. A variety of soups are also available. The extensive menu includes a variety of traditional pasta dishes along with chicken and veal items. Steak and fish are also available. Marco's, which is open seven days a week, is one place in Buffalo where you can actually order the famous Buffalo chicken wings.
Marco's Fine Italian Dining
1085 Niagara St.
Buffalo, New York 14213
(718) 882-5539
marcosbuffalo.com
Cecelia's Ristorante & Martini Bar
Cecelia is the name of the first special listed on the menu at Cecelia's Ristorante. It is a breaded cutlet with Marsala wine sauce. Other entrees include rack of lamb, filet of sirloin and seafood brodetto made with a variety of seafood items. A variety of pasta dishes are available as well; these can be prepared with whole-wheat pasta, if requested. Cecelia's, which is open every day, features live jazz on Thursday evenings and serves brunch on the weekends.
Cecelia's Ristorante & Martini Bar
716 Elmwood Ave.
Buffalo, New York 14222
(716) 883-8066
ceceliasristorante.com
