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Osteria 166
Osteria 166: Italian dining with attentive service and gluten-free options in Buffalo.
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Osteria 166: Italian dining with attentive service and gluten-free options in Buffalo.
Osteria 166 is a Buffalo Italian and pizza restaurant at 166 Franklin St. The dining room blends a welcoming atmosphere with attentive, professional service, including menu guidance for gluten-free needs. Guests praise cocktails like Aquavite and Nani Mule and note gluten-free pizza options. Some dishes have varied in flavor, but overall the venue remains popular for a thoughtful, flexible dining experience.
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Enjoy classic and modern Italian dishes, including house-made pastas, risotto, and entrees like chicken parmesan.
Handcrafted pizzas with fresh ingredients, available with gluten-free crust options upon request.
Dedicated menu adjustments and server guidance for gluten-sensitive diners, ensuring a safe and enjoyable meal.
Expertly mixed drinks like Aquavite and Nani mule in a lively bar setting, perfect for pre-dinner or casual gatherings.
Host special occasions in our intimate dining space with customizable menus and attentive service.
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Overall rating
Olive Hernandez
The service was great and our server was wonderful. No complaints on that end. I was disappointed with the food though. Hopefully it was just an off day.
Neil Fernandes
We started with the Aquavite and Nani mule, which were both excellent cocktails. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the same standard. The Risotto Bites had a tater tot-like texture rather than the creamy risotto we expected. The Carbonara Malfaldine, despite its strong online reviews, fell flat for us—it was heavy on cheese but lacking in meat and overall flavor. The Braised Short Rib was acceptable but didn't have the depth of flavor we were hoping for. On a positive note, the service was attentive—our hostess checked on us regularly—and the atmosphere was welcoming. Given the high reviews, we expected more from the food, but perhaps we just didn't order the right dishes.
Ondraea
Honestly, can’t believe we haven’t tried this place sooner. Incredible service, incredible food. It was very slow on a Thursday evening, which I enjoyed as well!
Joanne Dorazio-Thier
We are in town to visit our daughter this weekend and chose to make a reservation at Osteria because we saw that they could accommodate her gluten allergy. Our server Courtney was so professional & accommodating throughout our entire meal. She went over tge entire menu to let us know exactly what they could make gluten-free. For an appetizer we got a Caesar salad without the croutons and the risotto bites. For dinner , we ordered the twin filet with broccolini, a gluten-free pizza with pepperoni and the chicken parmesan with spaghetti. Everything was delicious. We didn't even have enough room for dessert but we will definitely be back.
Mark Saling
I don't think the restaurant knows what it is or at least I definitely don't. You walk into a rowdy bar and then get seated at a romantic restaurant in the back. The service was good and they kept our drinks refilled and a very nice young man with an ankle injury was very friendly and knowledgeable of the specials. I ordered the chicken parmiangiano and my wife the bolognese. It was more acidic than I'd like and very sparse on the sauce. Slightly overpriced and table was small. I'd say probably not the best Italian food in Buffalo.
