Best Casual Restaurants in Amherst

12 restaurants available nearby

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1. Rizotto Ristorante

4.3

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Buffalo

Booked 3 times today

"Since opening in 2012 Rizotto Italian Eatery in Amherst has truly become local entrepreneur Michael Rizzo’s signature restaurant. Rizzo’s fifth restaurant in Western New York offers an casual dining experience with a menu that features a wide array of items including fresh seafood dishes, fine cuts of beef and traditional Italian pasta. A trendy Antipasto bar offers the perfect prelude to any meal. Guests can choose from a variety of items including roasted and grilled vegetables, specialty meats and cheeses, and several hot items such as homemade sausage, meatballs.

2. Giancarlo's

4.8

Exceptional(3479)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Buffalo

Booked 34 times today

Our Sicilian Steakhouse is an original concept that celebrates the Sicilian-immigrant culinary experience. Referred to as the "original fusion cuisine," Sicilian food is a historical mosaic influenced by the various conquering nations. Traces of Greece, North Africa, Rome, the Middle East, Germanic nations, France, Spain, and Italy are evident in traditional Sicilian cuisine. At Giancarlo's, our love of history-rich Sicilian cuisine is combined with our interpretation of both the great American Steakhouse and the Neapolitan Pizzeria.

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3. black & blue Steak and Crab - Buffalo

4.7

Exceptional(2648)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Buffalo

Booked 24 times today

black & blue Steak and Crab sets the bar for the New American Steakhouse; elegant yet unpretentious, sophisticated yet approachable. b&b offers an inventive design and an unparalleled, vibrant ambiance for you and your guests. Our inspired cuisine coupled with our gracious hospitality is perfect for your special occasion dinner, night out with friends, family gathering or executive business event. black & blue also offers a variety of private rooms and tailor made menus for large groups. We would be happy to help plan your next business meeting or celebratory function. Whether it’s an intimate party, a lavish reception, or an important business meeting, you can be certain the black & blue experience will be effortless and memorable. The Club Room accommodates up to 45 guests for a sit-down meal. The Board Room accommodates up to 20 guests for a sit-down meal. You are sure to find a wine you like in their 20 foot climate controlled wine rack.

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4. Cugino's Italian Restaurant

4.0

Excellent(322)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Williamsville

Booked 1 time today

Cugino’s Italian Restaurant in Williamsville, New York offers contemporary Northern Italian cuisine. We offer lunch and dinner along with daily specials. Cugino’s Italian Restaurant offer an elegant, dining atmosphere along with a wine bar. Stop in today or make a reservation!Starting July 18,2022 Till August 23rd We Will Be CLOSED Due To Family Vacation

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5. Italian Prime at Salvatore's

4.7

Exceptional(4238)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Cheektowaga

Booked 3 times today

Established in 1967, ITALIAN | PRIME at Salvatore's is recognized as one of Western New York's premier full-service fine dining restaurant. The chefs have created an inspired menu with Steaks, Seafood and Italian Cuisine. Awards include the DiRONA and the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence — Two Cups. Our team of Chefs are continually updating the menu and services with creative offerings and is now noted as Buffalo's only Italian Steakhouse.The Chandelier Bar, at Salvatore's, has become a destination on its own. The Salvatores have created a relaxing contemporary space for a casual meal, happy hours, weekday specials and live music.Salvatore's Hospitality, also offers two boutique hotels. The Garden Place Hotel and The Delavan Hotel and Spa offer hotel, Spa and dinner packages, perfect for a quick getaway, and out of town guests. Buffalo Niagara International Airport shuttle service is complimentary with your hotel rese

6. Acropolis OPA

4.7

Exceptional(57)

Price: Moderate

• Greek • Buffalo

Acropolis OPA is a modern Greek/Mediterranean neighborhood restaurant located in the heart of Williamsville, NY. We offer a great breakfast and lunch program and a weekend brunch menu as well. Open 6 days a week 8am-9pm Wednesday through Saturday. Tuesday and Sunday we open 8am-4pm. Mondays we are closed. We are known for our breakfast and lunch and dinner and our signature dish is our Souvlaki Salad. For dinner, Our Roasted Lamb Shank is a must. Authentic dishes like Pastitsio and Mousaka and desserts like Rice Pudding and Bougatsa and Baklava are made in house by Effe who started the restaurant in 1982.

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7. Blue Cave Italian Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(204)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Buffalo

Booked 7 times today

Contemporary Italian Cuisine in a casual setting. Freshly prepared authentic food created by Chef Mario Bianca. Chef Mario is originally from southern Italy. His culinary style blends traditional Sicilian flavors with modern Italian recipes. We offer a variety of wines from small production vineyards that are sure to please. Our atmosphere is the perfect place for a date night, to bring the family, celebrate a birthday, anniversary, or have a world class meal before going to a baseball game or seeing a show at one of the many theaters just a block or two away. We are located in the heart of downtown Buffalo, NY just minutes away from Sahlen Field and Shea's Theater District. We operate as a small, family-run business with a limited staff. We hope you leave feeling like family.

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8. Bacchus Wine Bar & Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(2784)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Buffalo

Booked 10 times today

Bacchus wine bar and restaurant is located in the historic Calumet building in the heart of Buffalo's entertainment district. A seasonal menu highlights the best available ingredients from local and regional farms. Together with our Wine Spectator award winning wine list, this elegant yet casual restaurant has continually been ranked as one of Buffalo's best.

9. Jack Rabbit

4.7

Exceptional(407)

Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Buffalo

Booked 4 times today

Saturday & Sunday: (brunch until 3pm) The kitchen closes at 10pm nightly.

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10. The Burning Buffalo Bar & Grill

4.5

Awesome(256)

Price: Moderate

• American • Buffalo

Booked 3 times today

At The Burning Buffalo being a good neighbor is at the forefront of everything we do. We serve our community by providing impeccable food and beverages served with exceptional hospitality. In the spirit of generosity and kindness, we support our neighbors by sponsoring local sports leagues, hosting local events and giving back to the community where we live and work.We specialize in elevated pub fare, craft cocktails, and craft beer. Come join us for cocktails, dinner, lunch or brunch. We also offer takeout and online ordering.

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kaitlin
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Zachary is an amazing server! He really cares for the people he is waiting on and makes the experience even better. He was great!!
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Amanda
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Everything was so great! This was my first time here and I was super impressed with the service and the food. Highly recommend
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black & blue Steak and Crab - BuffaloPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Buffalo
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Meredith
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Cuginos is awesome! Went for a celebratory dinner with my family and it exceeded all expectations. Food is amazing, service was great, and it was very quiet.
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Cugino's Italian RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Italian• Williamsville
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Debbie
Upstate New York •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We are never disappointed with the service or food at Salvatore's. Always a treat to eat there.
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Italian Prime at Salvatore'sPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Cheektowaga
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craig
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 10, 2024
At 630 pm Via open table arranged 715 time,, called by hostess heads-up running late asked about possible accepting later time which was fine with us, glad we arrived at 8 and hostess very accommodating; offered us table in dining room or the lounge which was quieter with college football on with volume off and fireplaces warm. Waiter and hostess very attentive; we split fig pizza slightly sweet and perfectly made, and seafood with risotto which had abundant well cooked seafood and of course perfect risotto. Negronis were excellent and reasonably priced. We had a pleasant evening of conversation, food, football and great service. Great place to eat.
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Rizotto RistorantePrice: Moderate• Italian• Buffalo
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12 restaurants available nearby

1. Rizotto Ristorante

2. Giancarlo's

3. black & blue Steak and Crab - Buffalo

4. Cugino's Italian Restaurant

5. Italian Prime at Salvatore's

6. Acropolis OPA

7. Blue Cave Italian Restaurant

8. Bacchus Wine Bar & Restaurant

9. Jack Rabbit

10. The Burning Buffalo Bar & Grill

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