Belsito

Striking a blow for the continuing Italian-ness of Little Italy is Belsito, where a modest-sized menu of "unique foods made from Italian cured meats and cheeses" comprises a range of appetizer salads, cheese-and-cold-cut plates, and — above all — a mouth-watering selection of sandwiches and panini featuring various combinations of imported Italian charcuterie and cheeses of impeccable quality. Call the menu a one-trick pony if you want, but Belsito sticks to what it does well and earns raves from local foodies as a result. Best of all, the place is far less crowded than it ought to be, which makes for excellent service and ample opportunities to chat up the friendly, ever-present owners.

Address

1368 Hertel Ave.

Getting there

Metro Bus 11 or 23

Hours

Mon Tue 11AM-2PM, Wed Thu 11AM-11PM, Fri Sat 11AM-1AM, Sun 11AM-7PM

Price

$15-40

Phone

7167839390

Website

belsitobuffalo.com (opens in a new tab)