Romantic Dining Restaurants

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.

The Buffalo AKG Art Museum offers a fast-casual dining experience at Cornelia, located in the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Town Square. The menu was designed to push traditional boundaries by placing an artful spin on classic dishes. Enjoy morning pastries with tea, coffee, or espresso drinks. Stop in for fresh lunch offerings or make reservations for our Thursday and Friday dinner service. Cornelia will close from 4 to 5 pm for dinner reservations. Hours of Operation: Monday, 10 am–5 pm Thursday, 10 am–8 pm Friday, 10 am–8 pm (Dinner) Saturday, 10 am–5 pm (Dinner) Sunday Brunch, 10 am–3 pm

GiGi’s Cucina Povera is a locally owned restaurant serving the freshest of local ingredients in a Sicilian country atmosphere. Our culinary philosophy is “Making great food with Simple, Fresh, Local, and Seasonal ingredients, by transforming humble ingredients into dishes that are more than the sum of their parts. To Taste Sicilian Food is to taste the ages, to sense nature, to feel the people, and to know and love the land. Sicilian foods are influenced by Greek, Arabic, French, Italian, and Spanish cuisines, resulting in exotic varied and exceptional cuisine — at Gigi's Cucina Povera.

PAUSA art house is a jazz club wine & tapas bar located in Buffalo, New York - in the Historic District of Allentown. PAUSA presents music shows and artistic exhibitions from local, national and international artists, creating the perfect gathering place for its patrons, performers & artists in general. The relaxed atmosphere of the venue attracts patrons who wish to attend an intimate concert or an art exhibit while enjoying a glass of wine, small offerings and local craft beers. Privately owned and managed by Cuban violinist Lázara Martínez, PAUSA welcomes all who truly appreciate and support the invaluable gift …