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Long-running eatery offering Northern Italian fare & wine in a white-tablecloth environment.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Saturday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2082 Kensington Ave, Buffalo, NY 14226
Phone: (716) 839-5876
Website: http://www.sanmarcobuffalony.com/
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Reviews
Daryl
This was my first time eating at this restaurant. The ambiance, service and our wonderful server David, who explained certain aspects of the menu very well, and answered any questions we had. The portions of each dish were perfect. The food was properly seasoned, especially the sauces. The wild boar dish, bruschetta and the bolognese were my favorite.The owner Frank was pleasant to speak to as well. It simply was one of the best restaurants I’ve eaten at in my life.
… moreAlison Potter
A new favorite! Dave, our server was knowledgeable and helpful. Food was beyond- scallops and tiger shrimp over angel hair pasta was delicious. We had gnocchi and ravioli filled with banana peppers for appetizers. Would highly recommend the ravioli. Looking forward to going back!
… moreLouise Ziarnowski
My husband and I treated our daughter and son-in-law for a birthday dinner after hearing rave reviews about San Marco. We found it expensive for the quality of food. It was good—not great. Our favorite restaurant is Hutches and San Marco was just not as good. We received bread on the table-no butter. There was olive oil and balsamic vinegar but no spices. Nothing special. We had wine and beer but were disappointed that they didn’t have cocktails. Our entrees were satisfactory. My veal was a bit tough but my husband’s venison was good. I ordered key lime pie for dessert but server returned to say they didn’t have any. All in all-ok restaurant but we won’t be returning.
… moreJOHN Riccione
I have not lived in Buffalo for 30+ years, but had the pleasure of visiting for a Bills’ game with a friend and client to whom I wanted to showcase the food here. We dined at San Marco and were greeted warmly by Frank. The welcome was rivaled only by the food and outstanding service. Everything from the special app to the pasta course to the secondi were excellent. Thanks Frank!
… moreNoah Safraniec
If I could give more stars for atmosphere I would… this is a very comfortable space and it accommodates a lot of tables without feeling crowded. There are multiple dining rooms and the one we were in was magnificent. We loved the floor to ceiling shelves that were used to store the wine and the stone walls. The service was good and we appreciated the relaxed pace. We started with the lobster ravioli and baby shrimp appetizer and split the arugula salad. The salad was very fresh and the portion is more appropriate for 1 person. They also have delicious bread and butter. For wine, we were recommended the Romeo by the owner and it was perfect! For my entree I got the VITELLO DELLA NONNA and it was one of the best meals of my life! They were out of a few dessert options but we were pleased with the cappuccino gelato that we split! We can’t wait to go back. This is a great place to celebrate special moments or to impress guests.
… moreErson “Dr. E” Religioso III
Great ambience! Love the family owned business! Great service and very friendly! Every room that I saw had only 4-5 tables so even when busy it wouldn’t be loud. Amazing menu and the portions are perfect. Actually much smaller than typical more for your eyes than stomach Italian Fare. But you don’t leave feeling like you can’t move. Can’t wait to go back with my wife for another amazing date.
… moreAdam Gier
From the moment we walked into San Marco we had a warm, welcoming and wonderful experience! Service was attentive, friendly and fast, and the food was exceptional. A vast wine selection complemented our meals, and all of this for a very fair price. I would certainly recommend stopping in to San Marco, for any occasion, big or small, and am already looking forward to my next visit!
… moreEvan Grimes
Our meals were excellent. The flavors here are seriously decadent. The service is excellent as well. Great upscale old school charm. We’ll definitely return.
… moreAnna Uma
{Service}
5/5*
We went on a Sunday night at 7pm and made a reservation the day before. You definitely have to reserve as it’s always packed. We were seated pretty quickly. Our server was attentive and even made our food spicier to accommodate my south asian mother haha. The owner himself even cleared away our plates. Amazing incredible service! They are so humble and welcoming.
{Food}
Risotto del giorno (mushroom truffle) $16
5/5*
The most delicious, creamy, umami, salty risotto I’ve ever had. Best hands down. I’ve tried this dish several times in different places, San Marco does it best. I’d drive 2 hrs from Toronto again just for this dish!
Capesante al vesuvio $19
5/5*
Scallops with lemon herb butter sauce and pesto risotto. The risotto was divine and I was told the scallops were perfectly cooked and very flavourful.
Penne all’arrabbiata $25
4.5/5*
Very spicy and flavourful sauce. Perfectly cooked pasta. A little too spicy so def avoid if you can’t handle spice, we’re south asian and it was quite spicy even for us.
Fusilli alla luciana $25
4/5*
Very creamy sauce with some sundried tomatoes and perfectly cooked fusilli pasta. -1 because it was a bit too one note and too rich for me, description said tomato cream sauce so I expected more tomato. Still delicious pasta but I’d opt for a lighter option next time.
Chocolate lava cake with hazelnut ice cream $12
4/5*
Hazelnut ice cream was delicious, not too sweet, creamy. Molten cake was okay – I wasn’t a fan of the cake itself but the molten chocolate was good and not overly sweet.
{Ambiance}
5/5*
Crowded but not too loud because tables are divided between 2 or 3 rooms I believe.
Business casual to formal attire. The prices are decently affordable but feels like fine dining.
Overall: 5/5*
Recommend to others?: DEFINITELY, come here, even make the trip from Toronto. Best Italian I’ve ever had so far!
… more5/5*
We went on a Sunday night at 7pm and made a reservation the day before. You definitely have to reserve as it’s always packed. We were seated pretty quickly. Our server was attentive and even made our food spicier to accommodate my south asian mother haha. The owner himself even cleared away our plates. Amazing incredible service! They are so humble and welcoming.
{Food}
Risotto del giorno (mushroom truffle) $16
5/5*
The most delicious, creamy, umami, salty risotto I’ve ever had. Best hands down. I’ve tried this dish several times in different places, San Marco does it best. I’d drive 2 hrs from Toronto again just for this dish!
Capesante al vesuvio $19
5/5*
Scallops with lemon herb butter sauce and pesto risotto. The risotto was divine and I was told the scallops were perfectly cooked and very flavourful.
Penne all’arrabbiata $25
4.5/5*
Very spicy and flavourful sauce. Perfectly cooked pasta. A little too spicy so def avoid if you can’t handle spice, we’re south asian and it was quite spicy even for us.
Fusilli alla luciana $25
4/5*
Very creamy sauce with some sundried tomatoes and perfectly cooked fusilli pasta. -1 because it was a bit too one note and too rich for me, description said tomato cream sauce so I expected more tomato. Still delicious pasta but I’d opt for a lighter option next time.
Chocolate lava cake with hazelnut ice cream $12
4/5*
Hazelnut ice cream was delicious, not too sweet, creamy. Molten cake was okay – I wasn’t a fan of the cake itself but the molten chocolate was good and not overly sweet.
{Ambiance}
5/5*
Crowded but not too loud because tables are divided between 2 or 3 rooms I believe.
Business casual to formal attire. The prices are decently affordable but feels like fine dining.
Overall: 5/5*
Recommend to others?: DEFINITELY, come here, even make the trip from Toronto. Best Italian I’ve ever had so far!
Rosco the BfLo Cop Critic
What I can say, to describe this establishment, I use the word “consistent”. They’re are restaurants that can be hit or miss, not San Marco. The quality is always superb and your gracious ✨️ for the experience.
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