Italian Village Restaurant on Wehrle & Union in Williamsville is always one of my favorite stops for dinner. There are so many delicious choices on the menu. From the countless pasta dishes to seafood or steaks, there's something for everyone. The Shrimp Fra Diavlo has just the right amount of heat with lots of plump jumbo shrimp. The Lasagna is homemade from a family recipe. And the Linguini Carbonara comes with a rich creamy white sauce. Be sure to save room for dessert! Especially the Cannolis, which are some of the best I've ever had. And if Cannolis aren't your thing. There is a large selection of tempting authentic Italian desserts. The next time you're craving Italian, make the Italian Village your destination.

Italian Village is also the perfect place for your next private party or banquet.

Call (716) 634-1804 for reservations

This month's visit to our favorite Italian restaurant featured the Italian Platter with a homemade meatball & sauce, stuffed shells, speghetti & chicken parm. And don't forget the spicy shrimp fra diavilo. And, don't forget dessert, like the peanut butter creme brulee.

If you're craving Italian, stop by the Italian Village Restaurant. And remember, they do banquets & private parties too! Call (716) 634-1804 for reservations.

Come into the all-new Italian Village Restaurant in Williamsville on Union & Wehrle for delicious homemade Italian specialties from the Balconi family! The restaurant & menu are being redesigned. But don't worry, you'll still find the classic favorites & personal touch that made Italian Village one of Buffalo's great Italian restaurants.

After their recent successful entry in the Italian Heritage Festival (their first since the the 70's), the Balconis are hard at work on a fresh look, the menu & service without losing their traditional values. A few of the menu items pictured here include: Eggplant Parmesan smoothered in cheese & homemade sauce, creamy Fettucini Alfredo, and a delicious freshly filled Cannoli.

If you're looking for a new place to try for dinner or you're planning a banquet, engagement dinner or other special event, come to Italian Village Restaurant. Tell them Buffalobarfly.com sent you!

Photos from our delicious monthly dinner at the Italian Village Restaurant on Wehrle & Union.

Shrimp Provenzano with fresh shrimp sauteed with fresh tomatoes, garlic, onions in a light cream sauce over spiral pasta

Shrimp Fra Diavilo - shrimp sauteed in a secret hot & spicy tomato sauce served over your choice of pasta with romano cheese

Italian Platter - The Italian Village signature entree featuring classic homemade Italian specialties: chicken parmigiana, stuffed shells & speghetti with a large homemade meatball

With the arrival of the holidays, we're always looking for a place to eat while we're out shopping. The Italian Village Restaurant, located in Williamsville is close enough to the Walden Galleria Mall or the Eastern Hills Mall to stop in for dinner during the busy season. For years the Balconi family has been serving delicious homemade Italian food at affordable prices, making the Italian Village a favorite for family dinners out. On our most recent visti, we sampled the Eggplant Parmigiana (fresh eggplant covered in a tasty tomato sauce, smothered with mozzarella cheese & baked to perfection) and also the Spicy Shrimp Marinara, followed by a delicious Italian gelato dessert.

And be sure to book your holiday party in one of their banquet rooms! Call (716) 634-1804 for reservations and information.

Italian Village is the perfect place to go for an authentic homemade Italian meal.  Buffalobarfly enjoyed antipasto, pasta florentine with veal and shrimp provenzano!  In need of a night out?  Ask about their amazing Italian desserts!  Planning a party?  Italian Village has intimate banquet rooms fit for any event! 

Looking for great Italian food at a great price?  Check out Italian Village!  Last week we enjoyed some awesome pasta dishes; but they also have many other options!  From homemade garlic bread, to lasagna, shrimp scampi and fettucine alfredo -- Italian Village has it all! They even have American favorites like New York Strip Steak or pork tenderloin. And, don't forget to check out the delicious dessert menu too!

Delicious homemade Italian specialties at Italian Village Restaurant. Sample the generous portions on the Italian Platter. Or the spicy Shrimp Fra Diavilo. The creamy Tortellini Alfredo with Shrimp. Or the Chicken Florentine in a white wine cream sauce with spinach & mozzarella.

And don't forget dessert because Italian Village Restaurant has the best Cannolis and coffee!

Italian Village Restaurant where you'll find traditional Italian specialties like veal parmigiana or American style entrees such as the Duck A L'Orange - cooked perfectly, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside topped with sauce A L'Orange.

Italian Village Restaurant serving homemade Italian specialties, stuffed shells, pastas, seafood & more. Delicious!

Italian Village is one of our favorite dinner stops for traditional homemade Italian specials or delicious American classics. The Balconi family has been serving up family style cooking for over 30 years. Try an Italian Village specialty like the Shrimp Provenzano, or a sampling of Italian favorites from the Italian Platter. Finish your meal with a dessert like the freshly filled cannoli with coffee or espresso. Italian Village is also the perfect place for an intimate private party or banquet. Book your birthday, holiday or wedding rehearsal dinner at Italian Village. You can also order drop off/take out catering for your special event. And be sure to check out the Italian Village on New Years Eve for dinner & party into the new year with live music by Al Krew.

For over 3 decades, the Italian Village Restaurant has been serving up homemade Italian & American food. There's something for everyone at Italian Village Restaurant. Like the Seafood Primavera, a combination of shrimp, scallops & mussels with a vegetable medley sauteed in olive oil with garlic & white wine served on a bed of pasta. Whether you love pasta, seafood or steak, come to Italian Village for a satisfying meal in a family atmosphere at a reasonable price.

Italian Village Restaurant & Bar has been serving up homemade Italian & American favorites in Buffalo for over 30 years. While the location may have changed in recent years, the food has not. The Balconi family is still hard at work in the kitchen preparing delicious meals like this Shrimp Provenzano, fresh shrimp sauteed with tomatoes, garlic, onions in a light cream sauce over spiral pasta. Or try one of the American favorites like the Pork Tenderloin, a pan-seared tenderloin of pork encrusted with crushed black peppercorn, wrapped with bacon & topped with a stone ground mustard & port wine sauce. The menu at Italian Village contains a large variety of dishes, sure to please every taste; and the service is personal & friendly. You would expect to pay a lot at a restaurant for the quality & portion sizes. So you'll be surprised at the reasonable prices & the many specials that you'll find daily. Currently there is a $25 dinner for two special; and there are also several coupon offers available here on Buffalobarfly.com.

If you're planning a party such as a birthday, engagement or wedding rehearsal dinner, Italian Village has intimate rooms for your special event. Check out the banquet menus or call (716) 634-1804 for reservations and help planning your next event.

The Italian Village Restaurant offers array of original Italian recipes as well as some American favorites in an intimate atmosphere. Enjoy homemade Manicotti, Baked Ziti with Mozzarella cheese, and an assortment of home made meatballs and sauces at extremely reasonable prices. This independently owned restaurant and bar is the perfect venue for banquets as well as family gatherings.

If you're looking for a delicious homestyle Italian dinner, stop in at the Italian Village Restaurant. Whether you're looking for a rich, creamy pasta dish, seafood or traditional American fare such as their tender NY strip steak, each meal will be cooked to perfection. And, save room for dessert, like a freshly filled cannoli or try the tiramisu. With the holiday shopping season here, when you head to the stores, avoid the rush at overpriced chain restaurants & come to the Italian Village Restaurant. Click Here For The Rest.

Once a month, we visit a wonderful restaurant, Italian Village, owned by John & Fifa Balconi. Up until recently, there were 2 locations: the original Grant Street restaurant, and the newer suburban location at Wehrle & Union. While this location of the Italian Village Restaurant & Bar on Wehrle & Union remains open for business, we are said to learn that the Italian Village Restaurant on Grant Street has closed. Their son (and our friend John (jr)) cooks & manages several days a week at the Wehrle restaurant, so we often visit both locations.

Click here to read about the closing of the Grant Street restaurant

The traditions & recipes that made the original Italian Village Restaurant a favorite destination for so many years lives on here at the Italian Village Restaurant & Bar on Wehrle Drive in Williamsville, as evidenced by the dining room full of loyal customers. Please be sure to show your support for John & Fifa at the Italian Village Restaurant in Williamsville. You won't be disappointed!

Another delicious homemade Italian dinner at the Italian Village Restaurant at Union & Wehrle. Starting out with a giant Antipasto - fresh lettuce, tomatoes, onions, green & black olives, chick peas, ham, salami, cappicola and mozzarella cheese. Then there's the signature dish, Pasta John made with your choice of pasta mixed with fresh tomatoes, garlic, onions, peas, broccoli and shrimp, with romano cheese. Or try the traditional Sausage & Peppers - delicious Italian sausage with green peppers and cooked in a delicious tomato sauce served with a side of Ziti & tomato sauce. Finish off your feast with a rich dessert like the Turtle Ice Cream Cake. Click here to get a coupon for a FREE APPETIZER on your next visit to Italian Village Restaurant. Click Here For The Rest.

Italian Village restaurants are known for delicious homemade Italian food at the best prices around. The original location on Grant Street in Buffalo is still open. Saturday night, we stopped at their suburban location at Union & Wehrle, which also has a bar, expanded dining rooms, banquet rooms and has live music every weekend featuring classic music of the 50's, 60's & 70's. Click Here For The Rest.

Delicious homemade Italian food at reasonable prices - Italian Village Restaurants. Check out the Pork Tenderloin - pan-seared tenderloin of pork encrusted with crushed black peppercorn, wrapped in bacon and topped with a stone ground mustard & port wine sauce or the Eggplant Parmigiana-fresh eggplant covered with tasty homemade tomato sauce, smothered with mozzarella cheese and baked to perfection. And, don't forget dessert along with some of the best coffee or expresso.

Italian Village Restaurant has the most reasonable prices and an awesome space for your banquet, party or other special event. Call (716) 634-1804 today for reservations. Click Here For The Rest.

Last week we enjoyed a delicious dinner at Italian Village. They have two locations: the original Italian Village on Grant Street on the West Side and their suburban location on Wehrle at Union. Check out the awesome baked fish with lemon sauce, cornbread stuffing, shrimp & crab. With a side of pasta and homemade sauce, it's more than the average person can put away in a sitting. Like all the dishes at the Italian Village, there's more food than you can finish and it's a lot less expensive than those chain restaurants. And don't forget to ask for dessert! Real, freshly filled cannoli and one of the best cups of coffee around. If you're looking for a great place for a date or special occasion, and you want really good food but don't want to spend too much, you should try Italian Village. They also have banquet facilities and very reasonable catering prices. Later that evening, the Molson Girls stopped by to check out the late night entertainment with one-man-band Al Krew belting out favorites from the 60's & 70's. Click Here For The Rest.

The Italian Village Restaurants serve delicious, homemade Italian food in hearty portions at very reasonable prices. Pictured here are: Eggplant Parmigiana covered with a tasty homemade tomato sauce, smothered with mozzarella cheese and baked to perfection; and one of my favorites, Jambota-a generous helping of potatoes cooked with hot peppers, onions, sausage and eggs. Click Here For The Rest.

Italian Village is an awesome Italian Restaurant with two locations. Serving up tasty dishes such as the pasta primavera and duckling a l'orange and desserts like the frozen banana ice cream pie or the homemade cannolis. Friday and Saturday nights, Johnny Dee performs music from Sinatra and other greats. Click Here For The Rest.

Our favorite Italian restaurants are the two locations of the Italian Village Restaurants. Check out the Chicken Florentine and the Fettuccini Alfredo with Crabmeat. The Cannolis are freshly filled with homemade sweetened Ricotta cheese - delicious. Every weekend, the Italian Village bar & lounge at the Wehrle & Union location features live music. Click Here For The Rest.

Italian Village has 2 great locations serving delicious traditional dishes as well as some of their own unique creations. And don't forget dessert! The cannoli filling is homemade and the shells are filled to order. On Saturday night, crooner Johnny D entertains the crowd at the bar in the Wehrle location. Last weekend's Halloween party was a blast! Click Here For The Rest.

Everyone knows that Italian Village has great traditional Italian dishes including pastas and sauces. But you should also check out the fish! Baked & drowning in butter sauce. And the desserts and coffee are so good, you might want to eat dessert first. Click Here For The Rest.

Wednesday night I stopped in at the Italian Village restaurant & bar. They have 2 locations: the original is on the West Side on Grant Street in Buffalo, NY; and the one we visited, located on Wehrle near Union in Williamsville. Our first problem is always the size of the menu. There are too many great choices. It's like a book. The second major problem is the size of the portions. If you're not careful, you won't have room for dessert. And if you order an appetizer llike the bruschetta bread, you'll be full before the main course even gets to the table. Pictured here is the pork tenderloin, which is - tender, juicy and flavorful. Click on the photo to see the other entree in the photo album, Shrimp Provenano - shrimp & pasta in a delicious, rich & creamy white sauce. Stop in tonight for some delicious Italian food and tell John the barfly sent you! Click Here For The Rest.

Italian Village Restaurant & Bar has two great locations in the Buffalo, NY area. The Italian Village on Wehrle & Union not only has great Italian food, they also feature awesome live entertainment every weekend. Here are a few photos from last weekend. Click Here For The Rest.

My favorite Italian restaurant, the Italian Village. There are 2 locations: the original on Grant Street near Buffalo State College and the suburban location at Union & Wehrle. Click Here For The Rest.

Italian Village serves awesome Italian food. They have two locations: one on Grant Street on the West Side and a suburban location at Union & Wehrle in Williamsville, which also features live music on the weekends. Click Here For The Rest.