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Discover Chef's Restaurant, a favorite Italian Restaurant in Buffalo, NY for comforting Italian food and a relaxed dining experience. Backed by 4.50 stars and 3738 reviews, we offer great service and quality along with thoughtful accessible facilities for a smooth visit.

★★★★★ 4.50 rating (3738 reviews)
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Est. Local Favorite

A Taste of Tradition

Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.

Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.

  • Fresh Daily Specials
  • Private Dining Available
  • Catering Services
  • Takeout & Delivery

Guest Reviews

Hear from our valued guests

Keeler Family

Keeler Family

3 months ago

Great restaurant. Great food. Despite being very busy, our group was seated fairly quickly and had prompt service. Sauce is a little sweet, depending on your tastes.

Elisabeth Moore

Elisabeth Moore

4 months ago

Phyllis was absolutely amazing. She made us feel like guests in her home. The food was fantastic as always. My son's ask to travel here from Indianapolis every year for their favorite Italian food.

Rita B.

Rita B.

5 months ago

Excited to find this cozy friendly restaurant with gluten free (Celiac approved) lunches! I totally enjoyed the Spaghetti 🍝 Parm with meatball, gluten free rolls, side salad & sherbet. Tasty and Large Portions- good value for the $$. Popular spot, they offer reservations. And even have frozen take out in a cooler available.

R C

R C

7 months ago

The food is delicious and large portions. It is understandable why this place is so popular/has such a cult following. The spaghetti parm here is amazing. I got a small portion and it was still huge. You can ask for plain sauce if you are vegetarian. I thought the fact their napkins can be worn as bibs was hilarious but it's also practical. The walls are covered with pictures of famous guests and it really adds to the unique atmosphere. You can also buy their sauce, gift sets, and napkin/bibs here.

Doreen G Siminski

Doreen G Siminski

2 months ago

We picked Chef's for a birthday party & it was excellent! I had brought a cake decoration & candle for their ice cream cake & our server was so courteous bringing us everything we needed & was so nice when bringing out the cake. My lasagna was 20 stars!

Adam S

Adam S

4 months ago

I can't believe I've never tried this place before. The meal was amazing. Their special is the spaghetti parm and it hit the spot. It was huge and the flavor was great. I was ordering the chicken parm and I was thinking it's just an upsell, but let me tell you: do it! I actually haven't had a meal this good in awhile. I can't wait to go back. I went at a good time after work but it filled in quick and there was a long line when I was leaving. Definitely make reservations.

Anthony

Anthony

5 months ago

We stopped in because we saw the lunch special and good reviews. The food was decent, nothing mind blowing, but alright food and good portions. The service was really our favorite part Deneen was lovely and was very attentive. For the price I would say its a great value. Don't expect out of this world food quality, but if you are looking for a cute place with good service and history this place is totally worth the stop!

William Pataky

William Pataky

3 months ago

Fantastic old school Italian restaurant. Great service, large portions and the iconic Chef's brand. When we are in the Buffalo area we always stop at Chefs for dinner. When we are not in Buffalo we have friends that send us a case of chefs marinara sauce because it's that good. A meal at chefs is like eating at my grandparents house when I was a kid !

Thea Sobkowski

Thea Sobkowski

3 weeks ago

The is an old school,home style Italian restaurant. Complete with red checker tablecloths and family and celebrity pictures on the wall.Famous for their spaghetti parm that they created. It doesn't disappoint. Reservations are recommended. Severs and staff were attentive and knowledgeable.

Jason Hearle

Jason Hearle

Edited 3 months ago

Are you a fan of Spaghetti and cheese? Well then you owe it to yourself to check this legendary buffalo establishment out! Amazing Spaghetti/Chicken Parms just bring your appetite (and put on your bib! 😜) because even the "extra small" is enough to fill you up and the large portions are *huge*... and all absolutely loaded with cheese 😊 Make sure to try the made-in-house fresh bread as well. It's to die for. The restaurant is also just oozing character. The inside is like a giant history book with photos of all the famous guests over their now 100+ year history. Very cool. Loved absolutely everything and will definitely be back for more!

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Business Features

Highlights & Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Service options

  • Kerbside pickup
  • Delivery
  • Drive-through
  • On-site services
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Private dining room
  • Small plates
  • Spirits
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar on site
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Historic
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Family friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Lunch reservations recommended
  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations
  • Usually a wait

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Paid parking lot
  • Plenty of parking

Visit Us

We look forward to welcoming you. Make a reservation or stop by - walk-ins welcome!

Location

291 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY 14204, United States

Reservations

+1 716-856-9187

Hours

Closed · Wednesday 11 AM-8 PM
Sunday Closed
Monday Closed
Tuesday 11 AM-8 PM
Wednesday 11 AM-8 PM
Thursday 11 AM-8 PM
Friday 11 AM-8 PM
Saturday 3-8 PM
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