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TAPPO RESTAURANT

(5.0 Score)
338 Ellicott Street,
Buffalo, NY 14203 Directions

Since 2013

Specialty:

✓ Brasciole ✓ Vegan Marinara Sauce Over Spaghetti ✓ Shrimp Risotto ✓ Spaghetti and Meatballs ✓ Fettucine Alfredo ✓ Orecchiette ✓ Goat Cheese Crespelle ✓ Meatball Entrée ✓ Chicken Milanese ✓ Alla Vodka Pasta With Sausage ✓ Eggplant Parmesan ✓ Pork Ragu Over Rigatoni Pasta ✓ Meatball Bomber Sandwich ✓ Meat and Cheese Lasagna ✓ Italian Braised Beef Sandwich ✓ Cappuccino

"Tappo Restaurant is an authentic Italian restaurant in an industrial space that offers diverse wines, rooftop dining, and weekend DJs. The restaurant provides a wide selection of menus prepared by their professional chefs. Try their signature dish, Orecchiette, which is served with stewed tomatoes, rapini, cannellini beans, and mild Italian pork sausage, with a vegan or gluten-free option. Their exclusive rooftop offers breathtaking city views and accommodates groups of 15 to 75 guests. They offer happy hour specials for groups of 15 to 30 guests. Experience igloo dining on the rooftop patio. Free parking is available during dinner at the Ferguson Electric lot.

2026 Update: Tappo Restaurant also provides best catering with best customer services."

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Price:

Appetizers
Warm Italian Bread $3
Garlic Cheese Bread $8
Tomato Crema Soup $9
Caesar Salad $10
Tossed Salad $8.50
Stuffed Banana Peppers $14
Panzanella $13
Charcuterie Board $25
Calabrese Flat Bread $14
Crispy Brussel Sprouts $10
Side Of Five Meatballs $14
Entrees
Brasciole $29
Shrimp Risotto $28
Orecchiette $20
Meatball EntréE $19
Alla Vodka Pasta $25
Pork Ragu Rigatoni $24
Meat & Cheese Lasagna $26
Italian Braised Beef Sandwich $20
Vegan Marinara $18
Spaghetti & Meatballs $19
Fettuccine Alfredo $20
Goat Cheese Crespelle $19
Chicken Milanese $24
Eggplant Parmesan $24
Meatball Bomber Sandwich $16
Desserts
Classic Cannoli $5
Warm Bread Pudding $8
CrèMe
ûLéE $8
Ice Cream Sundae $7
Espresso $5
Cappuccino $7

Discount:

Get $75 Dinner & Movie Package (includes two first-course meals and two Market Arcade movie tickets)

Get Adult Happy Meal For $20

Get Girl's Dinner Menu Options for $20

Get 10 infused Bloody Marys, and $25 endless Mimosas

Get A recurring $75 Off On bundle for two includes a multi-course dinner paired with movie tickets.

Contact:

(716) 259-8130

Sun-Wed: 4:30pm - 9pm
Thu-Sat: 4:30pm - 11:30pm

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CHEF'S RESTAURANT

(4.9 Score)
291 Seneca Street,
Buffalo, NY 14204 Directions

Since 1923

Specialty:

✓ Spaghetti Parmesan ✓ Spaghetti ✓ Pasta Broccoli ✓ Pasta Pesto ✓ Rigatoni ✓ Spirals ✓ Spears ✓ Fettuccine Alfredo ✓ Bruce Smith Parm ✓ Bruce Smith Ravioli ✓ Spano Special ✓ Irv Special ✓ Soups ✓ Salads ✓ Lasagna ✓ Eggplant Parmesan With Spaghetti ✓ Penne Special ✓ Stuffed Shells ✓ Ravioli ✓ Spano Special ✓ Irv Special ✓ Flavored Cappuccino ✓ Espresso Demitasse ✓ Melted Cheese

"Chef's Restaurant is led by Virginio and Enrica Chiari. Chef's Restaurant is a staple in the heart of Lou Billittier Sr.’s childhood neighborhood. The restaurant has been serving Italian American favorites for 100 years. All their dishes are prepared from fresh, quality ingredients on-site each day with original recipes from the generations of Western New Yorkers. Try their signature dish, The Penne Special, which features penne pasta sautéed in garlic and oil, complemented by sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, kalamata olives, and Pecorino Romano cheese. Chef's Restaurant offers Drive Thru, Pick Up, Drop Off Catering, and full Banquet Service.

2026 Update: Chef's Restaurant has been satisfying the appetites and delighting the palates of countless lunch and dinner patrons."

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Price:

Appetizers
Homemade Mozzarella Sticks $12.95
Fried Calamari Rings $14.75
Garlic Toast $8.50
Garlic Toast With Mozzarella $9.50
Pizza Rolls $15.95
Fried Ravioli $16.75
Onion Rings $9.95
Sampler Platter $21.95
Buffalo Tenders $16.75
Stuffed Banana Peppers $16.75
Insalata
Antipasto $19.25
Special Mix Salad $12.50
Chef Salad $7.00
Caesar Salad $8.00
Tuscany Salad $19.25
Apple Walnut Salad $19.25
Add Crumbled Bleu Cheese $3.25
Sandwiches
Meatball Sandwich $11.95
Meatball Sandwich With Sauce $12.95
Meatball Sandwich With Parmesan $15.95
Pasta
Spaghetti Parmesan $17.50
Spaghetti $16.25
Pasta Broccoli $19.75
Pasta Pesto $19.75
Rigatoni, Spirals Or Spears $18.50
Fettuccine Alfredo $21.50
Bruce Smith Parm $41.95

Discount:

Get an Appetizer and a Full 3-Course Meal for Just $30 From 3pm tp 8pm on Tuesday to Thursday

Contact:

(716) 856-9187

Tue-Fri: 11am - 8pm
Sat: 3pm - 8pm
Sun & Mon: Closed

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FRANKIE PRIMO'S +39

(4.7 Score)
51 West Chippewa Street,
Buffalo, NY 14202 Directions

Since 2015

Specialty:

✓ Minestrone ✓ Pasta Fagioli ✓ Quart To Go Minestrone ✓ Quart To Go Pasta Fagioli ✓ Piatto Di Salumi for 1 ✓ Piatto Di Salumi for 2 ✓ Piatto Di Salumi for 4 ✓ Calamari Fritti ✓ Carciofi alla Romana ✓ Mozzarella di Bufala con Pomodori ✓ Salsiccia di Pollo ✓ Peperoni Arrostiti ✓ Arancini ✓ Scampi ✓ Salsiccia e Peperoni ✓ A Fagiolo ✓ Casa Pasquale.

“2026 Update: Frankie Primo's +39 is a family-run restaurant that has cosy alcoves, rough walls and picture after picture of the beautiful Italian coast. The eatery provides a wide range of dishes with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options upon request. The menu highlights a variety of dishes, such as starters, salads, signature pasta and pizzas, and a few types of steaks and meat recipes. Frankie Primo's +39 serves contemporary and traditional Italian meals with best catering services. The restaurant aims to provide excellent quality, authentic Italian cuisine at reasonable prices. Frankie Primo's +39 also offers special gift vouchers. ”

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Price:

Pizza
Margherita Sausage Basil Mozzarella $19
Americano Pepperoni $24
Contadina Meat Trio $24
Diavolo Spicy Meat $24
Shredded Mozz Pizza $18
Soppressata Pecorino $24
Egg Truffle Pizza $24
Bianco Siciliano $21
Prosciutto Fig Pizza $22
Chicken Garlic Pizza $22
Portobello Spinach Pizza $21
Quattro Formaggi $19
Grilled Veg Pizza $19
Pasta
Amatriciana $27
Arrabbiata $22
Cheese Tortellini $28
Mushroom Cream Pasta $27
Chicken Alfredo Fettuccine $34
Vodka Gemelli $24
Gnocchi Pomodoro $27
Braised Pork Pasta $30
Rigatoni Pomodoro $22
Spaghetti Pomodoro $22
Tortellini Steak $42
Amatriciana Family $54
Arrabbiata Family $44
Mushroom Cream Family $54
Tortellini Family $58
Vodka Family $48
Chicken Alfredo Family $68
Braised Pork Family $60
Pomodoro Family $54
Shrimp Scampi Family $66
Spaghetti Family $44

Discount:

Get Beer & Wine For Only $6

Select Signature Cocktails For $10

Contact:

(716) 855-3739

Mon-Thu: 11:30am - 10pm
Fri: 11:30am - 11pm
Sat: 11am - 11pm
Sun: 11am –10pm

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TAPPO RESTAURANT REVIEWS

My husband and I met a friend here for dinner. We ordered the cheesy Italian bread, brussel sprouts, chicken milanese, meatballs, and the bread pudding. Each dish was good,but my favorite was the meatball dish and the bread pudding. We would definitely return when we come back to Buffalo. #HoustonTexasLove.

The Shrimp Risotto was 10/10. Highly recommended. Also, the desert options are delicious. Finally, the tomato soup was homemade and excellent. Will run you about $50/person here.

We came here for New Year's Eve and it was an outstanding experience. The atmosphere was spectacular. Our waitresses are phenomenal and the food... another level.

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CHEF'S RESTAURANT REVIEWS

I heard a lot about this place about how good it is. Chef's lived up to it's billing. The food was great. Everything tasted awesome. We had lunch. I had the spaghetti parm with meatballs. It cost 16 dollars. My meal could have fed three people. The value is unbelievable. Service was great as well. Always checking on us to make sure we had everything we need. Definitely will go here again. I wish I took a picture of my plate. It looked so good I just dove right in to eat. It was so good.

Believe the hype... soooo good. Had the french onion soup.. sooo good, great flavor. Then had the ravioli, sauce was great and the cheese ravioli was great. My dad had the spaghetti parmigiana.. sooooo good!!! Had the orange sherbet with vanilla half and half, reminded me of an orange Creamsicle.

Drove here from Waterloo, Canada to have some of the best Italian food I've eaten on this continent. Highly recommended.

FRANKIE PRIMO'S +39 REVIEWS

Emily and Dylan were phenomenal!!! Very chatty and absolutely attentive to our table! I have to mention Christina the head chef , the food she put out was absolutely superb and to die for!!!! I would come here again and eat anything from the menu and talk to the staff.

Great place to stop in for a ciao. I enjoyed this place all the time that I come through. Never have any problems. Love this place. Great food, great atmosphere all the time Capeesh.

Great restaurant in the heart of downtown Buffalo Chippewa district. Great service, great food and a quaint atmosphere. Great wine selection and owner on premise visiting tables and checking on guests.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

TAPPO RESTAURANT Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Business Hours: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Complete Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Real Discounts: 10
Variety of Menu: 10
Video: 10
Extensive Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

CHEF'S RESTAURANT Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Business Hours: 9
Variety of Menu: 9
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Copyright & License: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Real Discounts: 10
Video: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

FRANKIE PRIMO'S +39 Total Inspection Points: 112/120
Acknowledgments: 8
Experience: 8
Extensive Menu: 8
Business Hours: 9
Complete Info: 9
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Real Discounts: 10
Video: 10