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  • 5/5 Brienne H. 1 year ago on Google
    We went for Dinner Theater. You eat first, then Act 1, dessert at intermission, Act 2 to follow. It was great all around experience. I highly recommend taking advantage of this local gem.
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  • 1/5 Christina S. 1 year ago on Google
    Stuffed peppers were completely burnt to a crisp and black…. They tasted like they caught on fire and then still served to us, so gross. Lasagna wasn’t fully cooked, noodles were still hard. Our bill came to $84. What an absolute waste of money. I do not recommend.
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  • 5/5 Peggy P. 9 months ago on Google
    We decided on Bobby Js for our anniversary. Even though we did not make reservations, and the restaurant was packed, we were able to be seated right away. (Note..next time we'll reserve to make sure we can get seated) The waitress, Erica? was lovely. We had amazing stuffed mushrooms and great stuffed peppers. Our dinners were very good as well, but we were pretty full halfway through. Now we have leftovers. Definitely will be returning.
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  • 5/5 Frances A. 1 year ago on Google
    We totally enjoyed our New Years Eve dinner. Excellent food and service from Ericka. We had a table of 11. Everyone was 100% satisfied. Food was hot and very tasty. Thanks for a great dinner.

  • 5/5 Bill H. 3 months ago on Google New
    Food and waitress were absolutely amazing. I will definitely be back and am sending all of my family and friends

  • 5/5 Fanny M. 3 months ago on Google New
    French onion soup was perfect Bruschetta was yummy Spaghetti and meatballs spot on delicious Shrimp scampi was fantastic Kudos to the chef Erica our server was 10/10 right from the beginning to the end!

  • 5/5 Lisa P. 6 months ago on Google
    This is not the fanciest restaurant in Buffalo, but it's among the top in terms of cuisine. The Spaghetti Aglio E Olio is spectacular, the creme brule is perfect. My son raved about the stuffed banana peppers. Of all the restaurants in Buffalo, I chose this one for my birthday. Thank you Bobby J's for the perfect meal!

  • 5/5 Nancy G. 7 months ago on Google
    I was there for my grandson's first birthday party. The food was excellent and the servers were prompt and nice as can be. Rigatoni with meat sauce was the main dish but i don't eat meat so i asked if they had sauce without meat. They made me spaghetti with a delicious marinara sauce! I will definitely recommend to others.

  • 5/5 Susan M. 9 months ago on Google
    What a great place for delicious Italian food. Since the original DiTondo's closed I've been looking for a restaurant that can make a great Spaghetti parm. We've dined there twice recently. Bobby J's is the place! The meatballs were fabulous and the lasagna was the best I've had in years. The spaghetti parm was legendary!. Where can you dine nowadays where the salad and fresh Italian bread are included with every entree? Can't wait to visit again!

  • 5/5 Duncan M. 8 months ago on Google
    Really nice bar. Also like the restaurant side, too. The food is great. They had a tour of Italy platter special the second time I visited. Plentiful parking out back. There's a good chance you'll see the owner here. He seems very invested in the quality of this establishment.

  • 5/5 Mark D. 11 months ago on Google
    First time customer and I finally made it in after several positive recommendations from friends. Absolutely lived up to some pretty high expectations. Great to have a higher-end option for Italian, that still maintains local charm. Go. Don't think. Go

  • 5/5 Stephen (. 9 months ago on Google
    En route to Toronto via Buffalo, and found this Italian/American restaurant near Walden Galleria Mall. Walked in Saturday without a reservation. Plenty of parking, friendly staff. Pasta dishes and appetizers are good and in large portion. My teens loved it!

  • 5/5 Laura 11 months ago on Google
    This has become our go to place when we don't know what we want lol everything is just delicious! The sauce is really good, they had a special once of cauliflower cooked with brown butter over pasta. I really wish this was an addition to their everyday menu! Love the cozy family atmosphere, the service is always top notch and it's one of those places where each time you go you see the same wait staff which is always nice to see and gives the impression of good management.

  • 4/5 Aaron K. 10 months ago on Google
    The owner is a very involved owner. He greets you when you walk and makes you feel welcome and the wait staff is excellent too. The food is real Italian cuisine, the chef knows his stuff. You will not be dissatisfied. Highly recommend they open at 4 pm on Friday.

  • 1/5 Julie R. 1 year ago on Google
    My drink was amazing! Carmel something in the cloud was its name. One of the best drinks I've had. But it was downhill from there. French onion soup was good. Banana peppers, good. Bread and oil, good. Unfortunately entrees were all horrible. Eggplant Parm, Linguine Alfredo and minestrone and Cheektowaga Steak sandwich is what we ordered. One was sent back. Another just took hers home to be polite and I had two bites. Waitress was nice.

  • 5/5 Lynn S. 1 year ago on Google
    The staff were all friendly and accommodating. The food was fresh and delicious and plentiful. Fresh warm bread and crisp cold salad before main course which was very good. Very clean nice atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Doug H. 1 year ago on Google
    A lot has changed through the last few “Covid” years but …. One thing that hasn’t is the GREAT food dished out by Bobby, Jay, and the staff @ BobbyJ’s! Living just a few miles away - I call this a local gem but is probably one of the best restaurants in WNY. Whether it be some chicken wings ( which I think are best around) or some great Italian dishes, I guarantee you will not be disappointed. For a real treat - take in one of Jay’s theatre productions and be ready for an outstanding night out. Thanks Desiderio’s for being part of Cheektowaga. 👍🏻

  • 4/5 James V. 1 year ago on Google
    We had New Year's Eve dinner, the ribeye was cooked perfect, lobster Diavaillo was 1 of the best I have had. Stuffed peppers were delicious!

  • 5/5 B G. 1 year ago on Google
    Great mixed crowd, hot food served fast...I should have taken photos...try the BBQ wings - amazing! Try the meat balls, chicken melanese, and my favorite tripe (I know, but it's awesome here). I waited too long to come back after COVID...

  • 5/5 Laurie H. 1 year ago on Google
    I recently went to Desiderios with a group of nine friends. We had dinner and supported a friend who was in the cast of Making God Laugh! We had a wonderful evening. The dinners were delicious - pasta, steak, fish, etc. and included bread, salad and dessert. The play was excellent and we enjoyed a drink at the bar to complete our evening.

  • 5/5 john s. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent dinner from appetizers to dessert. Everyone made us feel like family. Highly recommended

  • 5/5 Thomas C. 1 year ago on Google
    Another excellent meal-perfectly cooked salmon over risotto and greens. Flawless performances for the play "The Lovelist" with Jeremy Kreuzer, Elliot Fox and the funny and beautiful Suzie Hibbard.

  • 4/5 K Z. 2 years ago on Google
    Delicious meals. Server was attentive but not too much. Salad had too much dressing for me, but my fault for not asking for it on the side. Could have done without the hostess describing her son's stomach illness.

  • 5/5 VazLac Auto Transport L. 3 years ago on Google
    Seafood Fra Diavolo was awesome. So glad I ventured off the interstate as I passed through. 5 star food for a 2 star price. You won’t be disappointed.

  • 5/5 Mattie H. 1 year ago on Google
    Food is as great. We ordered takeout for our hotel. I love that you can sit at the bar drink a beer and eat a big plate of spaghetti. Plenty of table seats as well. Food was good, travelled fine. Bruschetta was soggy but I expected that because of the takeout drive.

  • 5/5 Peter J. 1 year ago on Google
    Great dinner very well done. Authentic Italian handmade cheese stuffed manicotti. Outstanding service. Felt like I was family!

  • 5/5 shonna g. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is wonderful, clean and friendly. Everything is delicious and they have dinner theater now and then! They've been around a long time, hopefully they'll stay around a lot longer


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  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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