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Marco's

Name: Marco's
Address: 1085 Niagara St, Buffalo
Telephone: +17168825539

Nowadays, chef Marco Sciortino is better known for his eponymous chain of Italian delis, but this cozy old place on Niagara Street is where he first made his name. Marco's has all the no-frills ambience of a humble neighborhood bar, and the menu doesn't venture far beyond the usual red-sauce Italian standards (starters of antipasto salad, pasta fagioli, and stuffed banana peppers; veal and chicken served in marsala, parmigiana, piccata and Florentine styles, pasta pomodoro, linguine with clam sauce), but don't let that fool you: this is creatively conceived, artfully executed food served in copious amounts for fair prices. Fans of spice might want to try the "Paesano Inferno", a fiery delight of hot Italian fennel sausage and sautéed hot peppers served over penne pasta.

Address: 1085 Niagara St
Getting there: Metro Bus 5, 12 or 40
Hours: Mon-Thu 11:30AM-9PM, Fri 11:30AM-10PM, Sat 5-10PM, Sun 4-8:30PM
Price: $15-35
Phone: +17168825539
Website: marcosbuffalo.com (opens in a new tab)

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