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JT's Urban Italian

Name: JT's Urban Italian
Address: 905 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo
Telephone: 17168820905

Exactly what constitutes "urban" Italian? The definition, it seems, comes down to a rowdy, "bro"-oriented ambience, upscale but unadventurous cuisine served in middling portions, and — above all — inflated prices that the foregoing doesn't really justify. The menu balances a decent selection of pastas, brick-oven pizzas, and main-course salads with a surprisingly ample slate of non-Italian options; if you're looking for something meat-centric, the latter is probably your best bet. One thing that can't be emphasized enough is that JT's is always crowded (reservations are accepted, not that they do much good; these folks have a bad habit of not having your table ready on time), and if you've come for a quiet romantic dinner, the din coming from the bar will put the kibosh on that immediately.

Address: 905 Elmwood Ave.
Getting there: Metro Bus 20 or 26
Hours: Mon-Thu 5-11PM, Fri Sat 5PM-midnight, Sun 5-10PM
Price: $25-70
Phone: 17168820905
Website: jtsbuffalo.com (opens in a new tab)

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