Inizio
534 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo NY 14222
$$$
Italian
Recommended
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Editor's Pick
Inizio is a cozy, pasta-focused restaurant in beautiful Elmwood Village. Freshness comes first here—we make everything we can from scratch in our kitchen, and we haven’t begun cooking your pasta until the moment you order it. Our motto, “tutto fatto a mano” translates to mean “everything made by hand,” and we believe that the personal connection to the preparation process can be tasted on the plate.
Reservations
Booking Notes:
Reservations for up to 4 people are available to book online. Reservations for 5-7 people are limited but can be made by calling the restaurant during our regular business hours. Bookings for more than 4 people require a credit card number to secure and are subject to a $75 no-show fee if the reservation is canceled within 12hrs of the reservation.
Business Info
- Address: 534 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo NY 14222
- Cross Street: W Utica St
- Cuisine: Italian |
- Cost: | Moderate
- Category: Upscale Casual
- Star Rating:
- Reservations: Required
- Dress Code: Casual
- Meals Served: Brunch | Dinner |
- Parking: Street |
- Payment Options: VISA | Amex | MasterCard | Discover | Cash | Debit |
- Corkage Fee: 20.00 | per bottle
- Website: inizio716.com
- Phone: (716) 424-1008
- Features: Full Bar, Wheelchair Access,
- Occasion: Romantic Dining, Dining Alone, Business Dining, Meet for a Drink, People Watching, Quiet Conversation, Special Occasion, Quick Bite, Trendy / Hip, Date Night,
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Business Hours
Reservations Available
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Customer Reviews & Ratings
4.71 out of 5 stars based on 3865 votes
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 7/10
Aug 04, 2022
Shu-Yun C.
The bread was amazing. The seafood pesto is a bit too salty in my opinion.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 20, 2020
Dan S.
Amazing food and service. It could only be more authentic Italian if it was located in Milan. Best Italian restaurant in Buffalo hands down!
- Overall: 6/10
- Food: 5/10
- Service: 3/10
- Ambience: 4/10
- Value: 5/10
Sep 22, 2020
Melissa M.
The service was rude from the hostess who sat us to the server. The server was slightly better than the the female hostess, but she seemed annoyed to be working. The food was dry and not as tasty as prior experiences.
- Overall: 6/10
- Food: 6/10
- Service: 6/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 4/10
Aug 31, 2024
Namita A.
I dined at Inizio for the first time recently. I regret, it was a disappointing experience. The service and food were sub par and the portions were meager making it overall a poor experience for the price. I had to park kind of far away and coming as a solo female, that stretch of Elmwood had some dicey people loitering and felt unsafe at night. The ambiance inside was lovely - warm and elegant. However, our server appeared hurried the whole time and gave us perfunctory service. My party had the zucchini and mushroom appetizer and bread and butter (the bread was great, but should have been served gratis, not charged $8 for as an “appetizer”and we were not given enough butter, had to scrape the little dish it came in to get enough for the bread), the cacio e pepe, vodka sauce pasta, and the gnocchi. The zucchini and mushrooms were undercooked almost raw zucchini on an overly salted bed of some kind of nubby dark paste with very stinky mushrooms - terrible! The gnocchi were pillowy and light but the rest was a disappointment. The gnocchi were described as being served with heirloom tomatoes garlic and olives. They were served in what can best be described as a flavorful runny broth with three tiny, mushy, mealy, chunks of tomato. The cacio e pepe was gummy and unflavorful, and the pasta with vodka sauce was dry and flavorless. And all the portions were extremely small. I’m a small eater and I felt hungry after I finished my little plate of gnocchi. We ordered peach cheesecake with caramel and crumble to share for dessert. It was delicious and well executed, but equally micro in size. We each maybe got two little bites of it. The overall meal and service was pretty dismal and not at all a good value. $34 for that tiny plate of gnocchi! I will not be dining at Inizio again.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 13, 2020
Jill D.
So delicious and great service! Will definitely be back!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 13, 2022
Edward H.
Very good meal, very good service - we'll be back!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 08, 2020
Nicole K.
I was completely blown away by our dining experience at Inizio on Friday, 9/4. The ambiance was lovely, and each and every course we had was beyond amazing. Michael, our server, was attentive, friendly, and professional. Safety guidelines were followed very well. Thank you guys for having us- we are already super excited to come back!!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 25, 2022
Albert M.
FAR TOO MUCH NOISE
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 01, 2022
Kristi H.
Was not disappointed in any item we ordered. Staff was attentive, pricing is very fair- would definitely come back again.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 30, 2021
Tess S.
Wonderful dining experience!! Food is Fabulous!! Pasta cooked and sauced to perfection. Nice variety on the wine list with very reasonable pricing, and not intimidating. Specialty cocktails are a must try, the little details were perfect, kudos to their mixologist!!
Servers did a great job during a full house.
We will be back for sure and soon I hope!!
Keep up the great work!!
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 9/10
Oct 18, 2020
Deb F.
Love this space and the food. Inspired by dishes you would enjoy in Rome, this is not spaghetti and meatballs to our delight. Cacio e pepe was laced with indulgent white truffle oil and is the ultimate Italian comfort food. Cheese is used as a compliment to lovely first courses of seasonal veggies. Carbonara, Gnocchi and cremini mushroom pasta were also delightful. Dessert ran the gammut of warm homemade cookies to a surprisingly flavor packed strawberry gelato with basil shortbread. Just plain yum!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 28, 2020
Gene R.
Excellent experience.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 17, 2024
irving f.
Splendid time at Inizio. Our server Hilary was a warm and efficient presence.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 24, 2023
Rosanne D.
service was quick but not rushed. Pasta was excellent
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 8/10
Apr 04, 2022
Judy R.
everything was great, loved it! the only thing I thought $8 for the bread was allot should come to the table for free with food and drink expenses.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 12, 2020
Laurie S.
I loved Inizio. I shared two small plates with my dinner guest —the beet dish and the mussels. Both were fabulous as were each of our pasta dishes. We had the strawberry short bread dessert which also was excellent. My son enjoyed his cocktail and my wine was very good. It was an excellent meal with fantastic service. I would highly recommend the restaurant and definitely plan on returning.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 08, 2021
Erin C.
Amazing, as always!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 20, 2022
Lynn C.
I love your food. My only request is either changing the menu more frequently or adding specials for more variety.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Apr 01, 2024
Kathleen S.
The food was absolutely amazing. My cosmo was very different but tasty. The only problem was that I realized halfway home that the server did not package up my leftovers.
- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 6/10
- Value: 7/10
Jul 02, 2022
Steve B.
Had a nice meal overall there’s nothing that would bring me back as a must go to. The bolognese pasta was good, unfortunately my wife ordered the pasta with the pepper sauce which had truffle oil in it which wasn’t enjoyable to either one of us. The bread was the hit of the meal.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 30, 2022
Lauren W.
Love this place!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 12, 2023
Suzanne T.
Good was outstanding , personnel were skilled and quietly attentive. Will definitely be back.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 15, 2022
John L.
Was a very nice nite out
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 25, 2022
Mark M.
We thought this was one of the finest dining experiences we have ever had. The restaurant nailed, welcoming warm service the best Italian cuisine I have ever had, all home made!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 31, 2024
Ashlee S.
We had an amazing experience this was my second time trying this restaurant and it was even better then the first time!
- Overall: 6/10
- Food: 3/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 5/10
Nov 16, 2022
Steven B.
I was with a friend and we agreed that both our pasta dishes and our salads were way over salted. Our server took off the charge for one of the pasta entrees. We were very disappointed.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 04, 2024
Pattianne J.
We love this restaurant sooooo much!
- Overall: 6/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 5/10
- Value: 5/10
Aug 21, 2020
Jack M.
Chairs very uncomfortable. Very noisy.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 29, 2020
Kristen K.
Every piece of food was delicious! Cassidy was an excellent server. The only thing that could use improvement is the dining room decor. It is very bare and the two TVs near the bar do not mesh well with the overall vibe of the restaurant.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 6/10
- Value: 7/10
Apr 11, 2022
Becker S.
Loved it
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 28, 2023
Chris R.
One of the best restaurants in Buffalo! Always look forward to my next visit.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 8/10
Sep 06, 2023
Kathleen K.
My only complaint was that our food came out very soon after we ordered it. It felt like 5 minutes. Would have liked more time to linger before eating
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 07, 2022
Maureen C.
Still best place in WNY for pasta! I’m already thinking about my next dinner there. Server was perfect and a great help when we’re we’re trying to decide which plate of deliciousness to choose. Not that there’s a wrong choice here.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 03, 2022
James M.
From start to finish, an excellent evening of dining.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 8/10
Feb 14, 2023
Dave M.
Great
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 18, 2022
sheila c.
Outstanding, our waitress, Bea was excellent, the only drawback, I forgot to get my leftover delicata squash dinner, which, was so excellent, I want it again or somehow, try to make it I cannot wait to go back. Thank you for an outstanding meal. Everyone’s meal was exceptional, as were the appetizers. Sheila
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 24, 2022
Fran O.
From drinks to appetizers and entrées each one was an elevated delight! Made another reservation can’t wait to dine again soon.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 27, 2021
Christine S.
So happy Inizio is open again!!! You definitely need to get the homemade bread to start!!! So delicious! I ordered my favorite...Cacio de Pepe and it was delicious!!! The pana cotta dessert is amazing!
- Overall: 4/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 2/10
- Ambience: 0/10
- Value: 2/10
Jun 23, 2023
Stanley H.
First time eating there. Server was not particularly friendly. Not rude in any way, just a bit monotone. Also not informative or conversational. I would have liked some info on the food being served. Also what drinks go well with the main dish. They also removed the drink menu before the end of the meal. Might have wanted an after meal drink. Lastly clean up service was a bit lacking.
The food was okay. First, the bread and olives. Exceptionally fresh on both accounts. Second were the cocio e Pepe and broccolini. The cocio e Pepe was prepared well, full of flavor but a little high on the salt. The broccolini was well done. Good combination with the almonds/reggiano and the broccolini was perfectly cooked. Maintaining the crunch while soaking in the flavor of the sauce.
Overall the experience was okay but not mind blowing.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 27, 2024
Rebbeca S.
Outstanding food! Amazing service! A wonderful place to have a romantic dinner !!
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 1/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 30, 2020
Julianne M.
My sister and I visited Inizio on 8/29. The service was fantastic. Although, we both ended up with food poisoning last night after we returned home. We both had different dishes, but is the only similarity in foods that we both ate last night.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 28, 2021
Maryann B.
Loved everything. My favorite restaurant in Buffalo!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 06, 2020
Tim B.
Excellent service , food , everything is homemade and of high quality!!!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 06, 2024
Karen S.
Everything was perfect! Food and service 100%
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 22, 2021
Sandy M.
Inizio is one of the best, if not the very best restaurant in Buffalo. All of the ingredients are top quality, the dishes have delicious and interesting flavor profiles, the cocktails are creative and outstanding, and the service is off the charts. I have been anxiously awaiting Inizio's reopening and am so happy they are back!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 13, 2023
John J.
We love this place. The food, the staff, the ambience, the wine list. Best Italian food in the city.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 19, 2023
Wendy N.
Charming setting, wonderful food & friendly professional service
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 6/10
- Value: 7/10
Nov 15, 2020
MaryAngela H.
Delicious again! Could add more crab meat to the pasta - only saw 1 tiny piece!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 23, 2021
Jean C.
Everything was outstanding! The server was friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. The place looks fabulous, clean and safe in these Covid times. Of course, the food was beyond compare-the only place that could come close to the taste is in Italy! We are looking forward to our next visit, and so happy they reopened and are in the neighborhood. The only suggestions I have are a little lower volume (though the music was great) and maybe a chair cushion
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 18, 2021
Tim M.
We found the Inizio's exceeded our expectations for Village dining. The food was amazing and the whole dining experience was awesome.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 08, 2022
Carine F.
Everything was terrific! Kind, knowledgeable servers, really delicious and perfectly made fresh pastas and desserts. And that bread too!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 14, 2023
Meaghan Z.
Best food and service in Buffalo!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 07, 2021
Patricia W.
Awesome! My server, host, food runner were fantastic. Also that waffle and steak and eggs I will be back for.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 10, 2022
Kristin G.
Inizio has the best atmosphere in Buffalo. I love the constant update in fresh ingredients they use in both the pasta dishes and the small plates. I also appreciate the attention to the needs of someone with Celiac Disease. Great place!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 25, 2020
john e.
The food and the service was excellent. Definitely a 10 in every respect.
- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 6/10
- Value: 7/10
Oct 01, 2021
tom r.
Very good service and food. Seating in the front room has poor acoustics. Another nearby table was very loud making conversation difficult at times.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 11, 2021
Sue M.
Great food and drinks, service was great too. Wish I had bread to get every bit of sauce off plate.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 02, 2022
Mark M.
This place is awesome it can not compare to any other restaurant in Buffalo , the staff , food and mixologists all make it work together I would compare this to fine dining in NY or Toronto the menu is incredible.
- Overall: 5/10
- Food: 4/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 1/10
Aug 05, 2024
David N.
Prices are way to high for the portions you get and caliber of food. Hand made noodles were good.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 26, 2021
Tiffany A.
Really good food! We will be back!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 05, 2022
Sarah H.
It was delicious!! Appetizers, entrees, and desserts were all perfect
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 19, 2020
Natalie G.
Excellent !!!!
- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 5/10
- Value: 5/10
Sep 28, 2024
Melissa D.
Food was amazing. Disappointed that two emails went unanswered and there was no attempt to make a birthday feel special at all. Isn't the prettiest place and the chairs are so uncomfortable. For the price, bread should be included.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 8/10
Mar 15, 2023
Deborah G.
I always really enjoy Inizio, especially the vegetable course. It's classy but casual, which suits Buffalo.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 14, 2022
Audrey M.
Food outstanding!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 13, 2023
anthony n.
Best restaurant in Buffalo
Service too!!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 15, 2025
Jennifer S.
First time visiting and it did not disappoint! The food was delicious, every course just got better! Server was excellent and very knowledgeable about menu, snd the ambiance was perfection!
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 8/10
Jul 27, 2023
Alain J.
Hostess was wonderful, very engaging and very helpful to my elderly mother. Food was very good but not fabulous. Ingredients and presentation were excellent though. Ambience was lovely as well.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 15, 2022
Kristen L.
One of the best places in Buffalo, hands down. Incredibly authentic.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 7/10
Aug 23, 2020
Steven C.
Great food experience..beautiful resturant great food.the sangria was excellent on a hot summer night..we shared the meatball appetizer..thought very tasty but Could have been bigger..also no accompanying bread available..our entrees were excellent..made and tasted perfect..the servers were..very professional and even in unsettling times..did a great job..the complimentary prosecco was a very classy touch..highly recommended and will return soon
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 06, 2023
Sarah M.
Loved dinner and out waiter suggested the best bottle of wine!
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 5/10
Apr 08, 2021
Rachel T.
Price was relatively high for the amount of food provided. Besides the noodles, nothing really stood out and didn't justify the price.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 04, 2023
Joan C.
Excellent food and service. Specially homemade pasta dishes and bread. We can’t wait to return !
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 9/10
Sep 14, 2023
David F.
A pleasant experience
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 8/10
Jul 15, 2023
Jim R.
We had 4 diff appetizers and 4 diff entrees among our 2 couples and everything was very tasty and enjoyable. Our finances won’t allow us to return every week, but we will definitely be back soon. Great restaurant!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 24, 2022
Joseph S.
Excellent
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 04, 2022
Jennifer S.
Loved this little gem! The food, atmosphere and service were impeccable!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 23, 2024
Carolyn B.
Excellent food and drinks!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Aug 21, 2021
Heather M.
The service was excellent! Really yummy food and a cute spot, would recommend to anyone!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 01, 2022
Lindsay T.
We always have a lovely time at Inizio. Keep up the good work!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 14, 2023
Liz G.
Been there a few times and they are always consistent in their service and food. Great place but a bit pricey
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 28, 2022
Gary L.
Love this restaurant- food is of the highest quality and cooked to perfection!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 15, 2021
Amy T.
Never disappointed with anything here. Delicious pasta and vegetables, well worth every penny ✌
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 3/10
Jun 28, 2021
Elizabeth H.
I found the cacio e pepe to be overpriced, for what it was! I enjoyed the experience, but the cost was disproportionately high.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Aug 12, 2022
Lisa W.
Great food, better service!
- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 4/10
- Ambience: 5/10
- Value: 9/10
Jun 02, 2022
abigail t.
The food was excellent and beautifully prepared, and the dishes came out in a thoughtful way in terms of timing. Service was borderline rude- our server was downright unfriendly and seemed like he didn't want to be there. Regardless, we'll be back, because the food was wonderful.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 7/10
Oct 02, 2022
Anne M.
Food was imaginative as well as delicious. We will be returning!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 14, 2025
Katherine S.
Incredible food and service (we sat at the bar w/Sam)!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 02, 2023
Nicole F.
One of the best dining experiences in Buffalo! Great ambiance, delicious food and friendly staff.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 28, 2022
Ron B.
Everything was excellent from the initial greeting to the restaurant to being seated and accommodated by our server. Food was excellent and we will definitely be regulars knowing we will have a great experience.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 05, 2022
Brian R.
Apps, entrees, drinks, dessert, service and price: ALL amazing! Also our server was probably the best server I have ever had (I didn’t catch her name, Asian girl). Thank you for a great experience! I literally can’t wait to come back!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 24, 2024
John S.
Fresh pasta and craft cocktails were excellent. Great service. Charming neighborhood restaurant.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 11, 2021
Karen O.
As always, from the moment we entered the restaurant, we received the highest, most gracious, Customer Service. The hostess was extremely polite and attentive. Can’t wait to go back…
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 10, 2022
Lauren P.
We had a delicious meal! The best pasta we've had in Buffalo. Great ambiance and the servers and staff were all very friendly and attentive. I also appreciated that they used reusable hand towels in the very well decorated bathrooms. Looking forward to coming back :)
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 8/10
May 14, 2021
Colleen F.
Wine was a bit pricey and limited but otherwise it was perfect!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 15, 2022
Dan B.
Everything from beginning to end was excellent
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 05, 2024
Ann M.
We all had a great dining experience & had exceptional and courteous service by the staff members that served us. Our food & drinks were phenomenal as well! Magnifico Inizio’s!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 01, 2021
Cyndi O.
GREAT WAITRESS HER FIRST NIGHT!!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 13, 2020
Shelley B.
Everything was fabulous. Couldn’t have been better!
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 9/10
Sep 24, 2020
Beth K.
Nice atmosphere great service and food.