4.7 STARS
Based on 2,794 Google reviews and counting
BEST OF 716
Buffalo News 2022 and 2023
BEST WAIT STAFF
Back-to-back recognition
EST. 1965
60 years earning your trust
What Our Guests Say
One consistent story

Ilio DiPaolo’s Restaurant and Banquet Facility in Blasdell, NY holds a 4.7-star rating on Google based on over 2,700 guest reviews and counting. Voted Best Italian Restaurant and Best Wait Staff by Buffalo News Best of 716 in both 2022 and 2023, the restaurant has built its reputation one table at a time since 1965.
Featured Reviews
In their own words
"Best Italian Food in WNY"
“The food is always outstanding. The Sunday sauce is worth the trip alone. Service is attentive without being intrusive. This is the kind of Italian restaurant that does not need to try hard because it has always been this good.” – Michael G., Google
"Our Go-To for Every Special Occasion"
“We have had birthday dinners, anniversary celebrations, and a rehearsal dinner here. Every single time the staff makes you feel like you are the most important guests in the room.” — Karen B., Google
"The Wait Staff Alone Is Worth the Trip"
“I have eaten at Italian restaurants all over the country. The service here beats all of them. The award for Best Wait Staff is earned every single shift.” — David R., TripAdvisor
"A Piece of Western New York History"
“You walk in and feel the history on the walls. The murals, the memorabilia, Ilio’s story — it is a dining room and a museum at once. The pasta is incredible too.” — Lisa M., Google
"Perfect Banquet Venue"
“We held a retirement party in the banquet room and it was flawless from start to finish. The coordinator was professional and the food was exceptional. Every guest commented on it.” — Robert T., Google
"Consistent for Decades"
“My family has been coming here for 30 years. The quality of the food and the warmth of the service has never dropped. That kind of consistency is rare. We will keep coming back for another 30.” — Anne P., TripAdvisor

