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Ristorante Lombardo - Steakhouse in Buffalo, New York

Ristorante Lombardo

4.7 (704 reviews)

1198 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216

Italian restaurant
Fine dining restaurant
Pizza restaurant
Wine bar

About Ristorante Lombardo - steak house in Buffalo, New York

Unique, old-world Italian cooking & a long wine list in warm, inviting digs with a copper ceiling.

Customer Review Summary

Ristorante Lombardo consistently impresses diners with its exceptional food and service. Many reviewers highlight the attentive staff and welcoming atmosphere. The tableside Caesar salad is frequently mentioned as a standout dish. Guests rave about the quality of various entrees, especially the stuffed veal chop and veal with shrimp scampi. The restaurant is praised for accommodating dietary restrictions, including gluten-free options. Desserts, particularly the Affagato, receive high praise. Overall, Lombardo's is recognized as a premier Italian dining destination, ideal for special occasions.

Key Features

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great cocktails
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Food
  • Hard liquor
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Reservations required
  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards

Parking

  • Valet parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.7 out of 5
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10
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Based on 704 reviews

road warrior

2 months ago

Lombardo's never disappoints. One of the top Italian restaurants in the city. We started with oysters. They were very well cleaned. No grit and ice cold. The table shared a few Caesar salads. They make them table side. It was excellent. I haven't seen table Caesars since the old Park Lane. For dinner, I had the veal and shrimp scampi. If I had any criticism at all, and this is nit picking, the veal was cooked about 1 minute more than I'd like. That's just my preference. Finished dinner off with Affagato. By far, my favorite dessert. Executed flawlessly. Service, as always, was top notch. Thank you for another memorable dining experience.

Nick Phelps

7 months ago

As soon as we arrived the staff was very attentive seating us in the patio area immediately. The atmosphere was amazing. Above all else the food was terrific. The scallop appetizer was top notch. The stuffed veal chop was one of the best entrees I’ve ever had. We will without a doubt be back again

Samantha Pratt

10 months ago

The atmosphere was excellent. We were immediately greeted upon entering and taken right to our table where there was a card from the staff saying congratulations as I entered a reason online as to why we're dining there that night; which was such a great personal touch. The service was great! We never felt rushed or like they were trying to get us out to make room for another table which is rare to find at restaurants in my opinion. And of course the food was absolutely amazing! Will definitely be back as this is one of my new favorite places to eat in Buffalo!

Jerry Vinciguerra

Can't say enough about the staff, atmosphere and cuisine. All top notch. You are always made to feel comfortable and right at home. Tommy and the rest of the staff are so friendly and everything I have ever tried is outstanding. A true Italian gem that has stood the test of time. Highly recommend.

Nora Holt

6 months ago

Always phenomenal. Mocktail & cocktail were delicious, the tableside Caesar is the best ever. Pastas are impeccable. Susan, our server, was awesome - prompt, professional, easy to talk to, and thorough. David, our busboy/server assistant was so attentive and convivial. He restored my faith in Gen Z’s work ethic. Will always go here when we have something big to celebrate!

Emily McNeill

My first experience at Lombardo’s was amazing and would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone. Any staff member we interacted with was attentive and friendly. Food was delicious and the chef was very accommodating to my food allergies.

Connor Siem

11 months ago

Amazing food, great ambiance, fantastic drinks. We came for my girlfriend birthday who has celiacs. They have their own menu for gluten free which also includes hand-made gluten free pasta. Cannot rave about how good this restaurant was, even gave us a birthday card with the entire staffs signatures.

Hollie

My partner and I love coming here for special occasions. Caesar salad is a must for an appetizer. The stuffed veal chop is easily the best entree on their menu. Cocktails are always superb, we love the romantic atmosphere on the patio. Honestly anything I say about how great they are would be an understatement.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 5–10 PM
Monday Closed
Saturday 5–10 PM
Sunday Closed
Thursday 5–10 PM
Tuesday 5–10 PM
Wednesday 5–10 PM

Price Range

$50–100