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Osteria 166

Name: Osteria 166
Address: 166 Franklin St., Buffalo
Telephone: +1-716-858-3118

Osteria 166 is a "casual Italian eatery and pub" that walks a fine line between the humble "red-sauce Italian" restaurants of Hertel Avenue and what's left of the Italian West Side, and the upscale establishments more typical of downtown. Entrees trend heavily toward the former, with classic favorites such as spaghetti and meatballs, shellfish fra diavolo, and an Italian sausage sandwich all making appearances on the menu. However, the appetizers are far more imaginative, with the creativity of the offerings in that category exemplified by grilled octopus, pork confit, and stuffed pepper risotto cakes. An impressive wine list caps off Osteria 166's menu in grand style.

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Address: 166 Franklin St.
Getting there: Metro Rail: Fountain Plaza
Hours: Mon-Fri 11AM-9PM, Sat 4PM-10PM
Price: $15-45
Phone: +1-716-858-3118
Website: osteriabuffalo.com (opens in a new tab)

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