Must-Eat-At Restaurants in Buffalo, New York

Food to Make You Forget About the Weather

Lake effect snow and the Buffalo Bills are what people think of when they hear "Buffalo, New York". Most do not realize that Buffalo is home to some of the finest foods in the country. Whether you are in Buffalo on business or your mother recently told you that you have relatives there "you should visit", eventually you will tire of the unvarying taste of fast food. Here are some popular places and holes-in-the-wall that will definitely satisfy your palate.

1. Avenue Pizza and Subs, 504 Elmwood Avenue, near Downtown Buffalo. Every other pizza place in the country has all the basic ingredients: dough, sauce, cheese, and pepperoni. None, however, come even second in taste to Avenue's. New York State is home to some of the best pizza in the world, and Avenue captures that spirit. Some of the best and most exclusive ingredients are used for their pies, but the quality does not stop there. They also offer more than fifty different types of submarine sandwiches, a wide variety of pizzas, side orders, and salads (including a unique antipasto salad). Avenue�has a small dine in section, but their delivery drivers are pretty fast.

2. Ambrosia, 476 Elmwood Avenue, near Downtown Buffalo. Ambrosia is a small restaurant with huge energy. The waiters are all extremely friendly, and the food is delectable. Offered is a wide variety of Greek dishes to include a full-flavored chicken souvlaki and fresh baked pita bread that is good enough to eat alone. Ambrosia is conveniently located in the Elmwood district, an area known for its vibrant night life.