Osteria 166 in Buffalo, NY

Spicy Mussels Marinara

$16

Sauteed leeks, fennel and garlic, with white wine, tomato and herbs.

Roasted Garlic Parmesan Oysters

$13

Freshly shucked oysters grilled on the half shell with garlic-Parmesan compound butter.

Fried Brussel Sprouts

$14

Crispy Pancetta, Gorgonzola, roasted fennel, blistered tomato, lemon, arugula and fennel pollen.

Smoked Eggplant Neapolitan

$14

Smoked Mozzarella, pistachio pesto, roasted bell peppers with aged balsamic.

Stuffed Pepper Risotto Sticks

$14

Crispy, lightly-breaded risotto sticks with herbs, banana pepper, Italian sausage, Pecorino Romano, pepperoncini-infused rose sauce.

Burrata

$18

Endive marmellata, toasted almonds, grapefruit segments and served with grilled toast points.

The Carl

$14

House-made Italian sausage topped with our giant meatball, melted Mozzarella, Sunday Sauce, sauteed cherry peppers and onions.

Buratta Alforno

$17

House-made mozzarella stuffed with cream and ricotta cheese, baked with plum tomatoes and shallots with a balsamic glaze, fresh basil and crispy eggplant crostinis.

Eric Kloss's Seared Scallops

$14

Bartlett pear, fennel, Pancetta, argula, limoncello vinaigrette.

Gnocchi Verdi

$14

Spinach infused gnocchi, tomato cloud, and sage butter sauce.

Grilled Calamari

$16

Arugula, parsley sauce, potatoes, whipped garlic, Calabrian marinated grilled calamari and charred lemon.

Jewels of Spring Burrata

$18

Hand-made burrata, shaved garden radish, spring pea pesto, shaved asparagus, prosciutto, served with warm olive bread.

King Crab

$16

De-shelled with almost burnt cream.

Mozzarella Brochiole

$17

House made Mozzarella rolled with Prosciutto, hard boiled egg, Ricotta, topped with pistachio and served with garlic croutons and crispy kale.

Mozzarella Stuffed Artichoke

$14

Panko breaded artichoke hearts stuffed with fresh mozzarella, finished with a balsamic glaze and served with marinara and roasted squash and apple bruschetta.

Octopus Polpette

$15

with parsley aioli

Oyster in Snow

$17

Crab and cheese stuffed great white oysters, rosemary and aromatic salt.

Parmigiana Rivisitata

$14

Breaded eggplant, yellow tomato sauce, smoked Mozzarella.

Pollo Fritto

$11

Crispy, fried boneless chicken, thighs with agrodolce sauce and Italian pickled vegetables.

Spring Burrata

$18

Hand-made burrata, shaved garden radish, spring pea pesto, shaved asparagus, prosciutto, served with warm olive bread.

Stuffed Pepper Risotto Sticks

$14

Crispy, lightly breaded risotto sticks with herbs, banana pepper, Italian sausage and pecorino Romano with pepperoncini infused rose sauce.

Sweet Potato

$9

Slow roasted sweet potato, calabrian spiced honey drizzle.

Winter Burrata

$16

Warm baked burrata, toasted olive bread, coriander and honey spiced blood orange gastrique and dates.

Buffalo Calamari

$16

Breaded calamari, fried sweet and hot peppers, hot sauce over dressed greens with crumbled Gorgonzola.

Auntie Kim's Pasta Fagiole Soup

$6

Auntie Kim's specialty. Tomato cheese broth, escarole and cannellini beans.

Side of Auntie Kim's Pasta Fagiole Soup

$4

Auntie Kim's specialty. Tomato cheese broth, escarole and cannellini beans.

Osteria House Salad

$13

Field greens, artichoke relish, marinated olives, tomatoes, Grana Padano, lemon mint vinaigrette.

Side of Osteria House Salad

$7

Field greens, artichoke relish, marinated olives, tomatoes, Grana Padano, lemon mint vinaigrette.

Golden Beet Salad

$14

Baby arugula, shaved red onion, spiced yogurt dressing, hazelnuts and with a pomegranate vinaigrette.

Side Golden Beet Salad

$8

Baby arugula, shaved red onion, spiced yogurt dressing, hazelnuts and with a pomegranate vinaigrette.

Ancient Grain Salad

$15

Barley, black quinoa, farro, fresh fennel, arugula, preserved tomato, dehydrated chickpeas, tomato vinaigrette.

Side of Ancient Grain Salad

$9

Barley, black quinoa, farro, fresh fennel, arugula, preserved tomato, dehydrated chickpeas, tomato vinaigrette.

Sweet Potato, Celeriac and Kale Salad

$15

Shaved apples, Ricotta salata, red onion, dried cherries, with a charred jalapeno vinaigrette.

Side Sweet Potato, Celeriac and Kale Salad

$8

Shaved apples, Ricotta salata, red onion, dried cherries, with a charred jalapeno vinaigrette.

Osteria's Caesar Salad

$15

Crisp chopped romaine, anchovy, toasted focaccia croutons, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Caesar dressing.

Side of Osteria's Caesar Salad

$9

Crisp chopped romaine, anchovy, toasted focaccia croutons, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Caesar dressing.

Antipasto Wedge

$14

Heart of Romaine, chopped tomato, cucumber, soppressata, artichoke, olives, fresh mozzarella, pickled onion, anchovies, crispy pancetta, crostini, red wine vinaigrette.

Beet Salad

$14

Roasted beets, citrus, blackberry, fresh ricotta, hazelnuts, fennel frond, orange-hazelnut vinaigrette.

Endive Salad

$9

Roasted sweet & Yukon potatoes, roasted beets, toasted hazelnuts, golden raisins, northern beans, Ricotta salata with a sherry vinaigrette.

Fig Salad

$9

Dried figs, shaved fennel, crispy Prosciutto, Williams pear, sunflower seeds, Gorgonzola, swiss chard and arugula with a spiced apple cider vinaigrette.

Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad

$15

Crisp romaine hearts quickly char-grilled, drizzled with house-made Caesar dressing, chopped tomato, toasted focaccia crouton and Parmigiano-Reggiano with lemon and anchovy.

Kale and Roasted Vegetable Salad

$9

Toasted sunflower seeds, dried cherries, herbed goat cheese and warm, roasted root vegetables tossed in a honey-apple vinaigrette.

Side of Beet Salad

$8

Roasted beets, citrus, blackberry, fresh ricotta, hazelnuts, fennel frond, orange-hazelnut vinaigrette.

Side of Spinach Salad

$9

Roasted Brussels sprouts, pomegranate seeds, roasted beets, toasted almonds, shaved Parmesan and lemon poppy seed vinaigrette.

Side of Spring Has Sprung

$9

Shaved asparagus, fava beans, spring peas, cucumber, shallot, Grana Padano, spinach, toasted walnut vinaigrette.

Side of Winter Salad

$9

Field greens, granny smith apples, dried cherries, cashews, pickled red onion, goat cheese, roasted sweet potato and maple vinaigrette.

Spinach Salad

$15

Roasted Brussels sprouts, pomegranate seeds, roasted beets, toasted almonds, shaved Parmesan and lemon poppy seed vinaigrette.

Spring Has Sprung

$15

Shaved asparagus, fava beans, spring peas, cucumber, shallot, Grana Padano, spinach, toasted walnut vinaigrette.

Winter Salad

$15

Field greens, granny smith apples, dried cherries, cashews, pickled red onion, goat cheese, roasted sweet potato and maple vinaigrette.

Zuppa di Giorno

$4

Filet Mignon and Stuffed Pepper Sandwich

$20

1/2 lb. fillet Mignon topped with a roasted stuffed banana pepper on a rustic garlic roll.

Veal Sandwich

$17

Radicchio and endive slaw, shaved ricotta salata and garlicky aioli.

8 oz. Wagyu Burger

$17

Sweet onion and pepper agrodolce, spicy tomato jam, crispy pancetta, taleggio and arugula.

Chicken Parmesan Sandwich Dinner

$12

Breaded-chicken, pan-fried and topped with marinara, mozzarella and Parmesan on garlic bread. Served with a choice of side.

Italian Pulled Pork Sandwich Dinner

$12

Slow-roasted porchetta with house rib fennel, garlic, Pecorino-Romano and arugula salad on a garlic buttered bianco roll. Served with a choice of side.

Spicy Tuscan Kale Ricotta and Nduja Pizza

$16

Marinara, garlic confit and pistachio oil.

Workingman's Dead Pizza

$16

Chicken sausage, smoked Mozzarella, wild boomers, roasted peppers, roasted garlic, spinach and toasted hemp seeds.

Osteria Pepperoni Pizza

$15

Pepperoni, mozzarella and parmagiano-reggiano cream sauce.

Stuffed Pepper Pizza

$16

Mozzarella, sliced cherry peppers, sliced stuffed banana pepper and marinara.

Margherita Pizza

$16

Fresh mozzarella di bufala, tomato confit and basil pesto.

Artichoke and Arugula Pizza

$16

Mozzarella, Parmesan crema and tomato with a fresh arugula salad and lemon vinaigrette.

Bella Leah Pizza

$15

Roasted fennel and tomatoes, crispy prosciutto, goat cheese and toasted almonds topped with a sweet balsamic glaze.

Burrata Pizza Diner

$16

Artichoke salad, olives, arugula, marinara, house-made Burrata.

Endive

$16

Tomato confit, braised endive, garlic, Prosciutto, Goat cheese and pine nuts.

Mortadella & Sausage Pizza

$17

Olive oil, Italian sausage, Mortadella, Mozzarella and pistachios

Porchetta Pizza Dinner

$17

Broccolini, whipped garlic, porchetta, provolone.

Speziato Pizza Dinner

$16

Hot cherry peppers, house made nduja, marinara, wild mushrooms and mozzarella.

Squash and Gorg Pizza Dinner

$15

Roasted squash, Gorgonzola, Brussels sprout leaves, raisins, sunflower seeds and marinara.

Chicken Lasagna Dinner

$20

Fresh pasta layered with breaded chicken, tomatoes and breaded eggplant in Alfredo sauce.

The Family's Spaghetti and Meatballs

$19

Freshly made spaghetti in Nani's famous Sunday sauce, ricotta and meatballs.

Bucatini Carbonara

$25

Our take on an old favorite. Our house-made rendered guanciale in a light Parmesan cream, with fresh cracked black pepper, garlic, fresh egg yolk and pecorino Romano.

Sausage and Campanelle

$23

Your choice of our house-made herb and chicken sausage or Italian sausage with broccolini, garlic, and rose sauce tossed with campanelle pasta.

Veal Milanese

$25

Your choice of lightly-breaded chicken or veal with arugula salad, Romano, pickled onions, fresh herbs, capers and spaghetti Aglio e Olio with a lemon-butter sauce.

Chicken Milanese

$21

Your choice of lightly-breaded chicken or veal with arugula salad, Romano, pickled onions, fresh herbs, capers and spaghetti Aglio e Olio with a lemon-butter sauce.

Veal Parmesan

$25

Lightly-breaded veal baked with Sunday sauce, mozzarella and parmigiano reggiano with spaghetti.

Chicken Parmesan

$21

Lightly-breaded chicken baked with marinara sauce, mozzarella and parmigiano reggiano over spaghetti.

Osteria Surf and Turf Dinner

$32

Roasted tomato and shallot risotto topped with grilled 4 oz. filet mignon, crispy calamari and demi glaze.

Smoked Pork Braciole Dinner

$26

Slow roasted pork loin rolled with sausage, roasted peppers, spinach and fresh mozzarella over hot pepper and Parmesan risotto.

The Italian Dozen

$50

11 of nanis meatballs.

Marinara Sauce

$6

Jar of our family sauce.

Meatball

$6

Italian Sausage

$6

Truffle Parmesan Fries

$6

Risotto of The Day

$8

Market Vegetable

$6

Eggplant Parmesan

$8

Stuffed Banana Pepper

$8

Fresh Kettle Chips

$4

Side of Pasta

$7

Choice of pasta and choice of sauce.

Side of Sunday Sauce

$4

The pitillo family recipe is traditionally prepared on Sundays. Slow cooked pork, beef and the finest tomatoes are simmered all day.

Fried Brussel Sprouts

$14

Crispy pancetta, Gorgonzola, roasted fennel, blistered tomato, lemon, arugula and fennel pollen.

Smoked Eggplant Neapolitan

$14

Smoked Mozzarella, pistachio pesto, roasted bell peppers with aged balsamic.

Stuffed Pepper Risotto Sticks

$14

Our signature appetizer. Crispy, lightly-breaded risotto sticks with Italian sausage, Pecorino Romano, banana pepper, herbs and served with pepperoncini-infused rose sauce.

Burrata

$18

Endive marmellata, toasted almonds, grapefruit segments, served with grilled toast points.

The Carl

$14

House-made Italian sausage topped with our giant meatball, melted mozzarella, Sunday sauce, sauteed cherry peppers and onions.

Grilled Calamari Lunch

$16

Arugula, parsley sauce, potatoes, whipped garlic, Calabrian marinated grilled calamari, charred lemon.

Jewels of Spring Burrata Lunch

$18

Hand-made Burrata, shaved garden radish, spring pea pesto, shaved asparagus, prosciutto, served with warm olive bread.

Mozzarella Brachiole

$16

House made Mozzarella rolled with Prosciutto, hard boiled egg, Ricotta, topped with pistachio and served with garlic croutons and crispy kale.

Mozzarella Stuffed Artichoke Lunch

$14

Panko breaded artichoke hearts stuffed with fresh mozzarella, finished with a balsamic glaze and served with marinara and roasted squash and apple bruschetta.

Octopus Polpette

$15

with parsley aioli

Oyster in Snow Lunch

$17

Crab and cheese stuffed great white oysters, rosemary and aromatic salt.

Parmigiana Rivisitata Lunch

$14

Breaded eggplant, yellow tomato sauce, smoked mozzarella.

Spring Burrata Lunch

$18

Hand-made Burrata, shaved garden radish, spring pea pesto, shaved asparagus, prosciutto, served with warm olive bread.

Sweet Potato

$9

Slow roasted sweet potato, calabrian spiced honey drizzle.

Winter Burrata Lunch

$16

Warm baked burrata, toasted olive bread, coriander and honey spiced blood orange gastrique and dates.

Buffalo Calamari

$16

Breaded calamari, fried sweet and hot peppers, hot sauce over dressed greens with crumbled Gorgonzola.

Auntie Kim's Pasta Fagiole Soup

$6

Auntie Kim's specialty. Tomato cheese broth, escarole and canellini beans.

Side of Auntie Kim's Pasta Fagiole Soup

$4

Auntie Kim's specialty. Tomato cheese broth, escarole and canellini beans.

Osteria House Salad

$13

Field greens, artichoke relish, marinated olives, tomatoes and shaved Parmesan Reggiano with a lemon vinaigrette.

Side of Osteria House Salad Lunch

$7

Field greens, artichoke relish, marinated olives, tomatoes and shaved Parmesan Reggiano with a lemon vinaigrette.

Golden Beet Salad

$14

Baby arugula, shaved red onion, spiced yogurt dressing, hazelnuts and with a pomegranate vinaigrette.

Side Golden Beet Salad Lunch

$8

Baby arugula, shaved red onion, spiced yogurt dressing, hazelnuts and with a pomegranate vinaigrette.

Ancient Grain Salad Lunch

$15

Barley, black quinoa, farro, fresh fennel, arugula, preserved tomato, dehydrated chickpeas, tomato vinaigrette.

Side of Ancient Grain Salad Lunch

$9

Barley, black quinoa, farro, fresh fennel, arugula, preserved tomato, dehydrated chickpeas, tomato vinaigrette.

Sweet Potato, Celeriac and Kale Salad Lunch

$15

Shaved apples, Ricotta salata, red onion, dried cherries, with a charred jalapeno vinaigrette.

Side Sweet Potato, Celeriac and Kale Salad

$8

Shaved apples, Ricotta salata, red onion, dried cherries and with a charred jalapeno vinaigrette.

Osteria's Caesar Salad Lunch

$15

Crisp chopped romaine, Caesar dressing, heirloom cherry tomato halves, anchovy, toasted focaccia croutons, and Parmigiano Reggiano.

Side of Osteria's Caesar Salad Lunch

$9

Crisp chopped romaine, Caesar dressing, heirloom cherry tomato halves, anchovy, toasted focaccia croutons, and Parmigiano Reggiano.

Antipasto Salad Lunch

$14

Heart of romaine, chopped tomato, cucumber, soppressata, artichoke, olives, fresh mozzarella, pickled onion, anchovies, crispy pancetta, crostini, red wine vinaigrette.

Beet Salad Lunch

$14

Roasted beets, citrus, blackberry, fresh Ricotta, hazelnuts, fennel frond, orange-hazelnut vinaigrette.

Side of Beet Salad Lunch

$8

Roasted beets, citrus, blackberry, fresh Ricotta, hazelnuts, fennel frond, orange-hazelnut vinaigrette.

Side of Spinach Salad

$9

Roasted Brussels sprouts, pomegranate seeds, roasted beets, toasted almonds, shaved Parmesan and lemon poppy seed vinaigrette.

Side of Spring Has Sprung Lunch

$9

Shaved asparagus, fava beans, spring peas, cucumber, shallot, Grana Padano, spinach, toasted walnut vinaigrette.

Side of Winter Salad Lunch

$9

Field greens, granny smith apples, dried cherries, cashews, pickled red onion, goat cheese, roasted sweet potato and maple vinaigrette.

Spinach Salad Lunch

$15

Roasted Brussels sprouts, pomegranate seeds, roasted beets, toasted almonds, shaved Parmesan and lemon poppy seed vinaigrette.

Spring Has Sprung Salad Lunch

$15

Shaved asparagus, fava beans, spring peas, cucumber, shallot, Grana Padano, spinach, toasted walnut vinaigrette.

Winter Salad Lunch

$15

Field greens, granny smith apples, dried cherries, cashews, pickled red onion, goat cheese, roasted sweet potato and maple vinaigrette.

Italian Pulled Pork Sliders Sandwich

$12

3 pieces. Slow roasted porchetta with house rub, fennel, garlic, Pecorino Romano, lemon dressed arugula and pickled onion on a toasted bianco roll.

Pitillo Bomb Sandwich

$14

Giant nani meatball with ricotta smashed between a bianco roll.

8 oz. Wagyu Burger

$17

Sweet onion and pepper agrodolce, spicy tomato jam, crispy pancetta, taleggio and arugula.

Chicken Florentine Panini

$13

Spinach, grilled chicken, marinated Roma tomatoes, red pepper aioli, and mozzarella and pressed on fresh daily baked bread.

Chicken Parmesan Sandwich

$12

Breaded chicken topped with marinara, mozzarella, and Parmesan on a rustic garlic roll.

Filet Mignon and Stuffed Pepper Sandwich

$20

1/2 lb. filet mignon topped with a roasted stuffed banana pepper on a rustic garlic roll.

Eggplant Sandwich

$11

Crispy, breaded eggplant with garlic aioli, marinated Roma tomatoes and field greens with pistachio basil pesto and goat cheese.

Chicken Milanese Sandwich Lunch

$13

Breaded chicken crispy-fried with arugula salad, pickled onion, Parmigiano-Reggiano and lemon butter on a rustic garlic roll. Served with a choice of side.

Italian Beef Sandwich Lunch

$16

Hot peppers, giardinia and garlic aioli.

Italian Panini Sandwich Lunch

$14

Soppressata, prosciutto, marinated Roma tomato, arugula, fresh mozzarella, olive and pepper tapenade and red pepper aioli pressed on fresh daily baked bread.

Osteria Royal Sandwich Lunch

$14

House-recipe Italian sausage, capicolla, provolone, roasted peppers, and onion with lettuce, tomato and garlic aioli on a focaccia roll. Served with a choice of side.

Veal Sandwich

$17

Radicchio and endive slaw, shaved ricotta salata, garlicky aioli.

Chicken Lasagna Lunch

$14

Fresh pasta layered with breaded chicken, tomatoes and breaded eggplant, baked with caciocavallo cheese in Alfredo sauce.

The Family's Spaghetti and Meatballs

$14

Freshly made spaghetti in Nani's famous Sunday sauce, ricotta and meatballs.

Bucatini Carbonara

$15

Our house made rendered guanciale in a light Parmesan cream, with fresh cracked black pepper, garlic fresh egg yolk and Pecorino-Romano.

Sausage and Campanelle

$15

Your choice of our house-made herb and chicken sausage or Italian sausage, with broccolini, garlic and rose sauce tossed with campanelle pasta.

Braised Chicken Tagliatelle Lunch

$15

Chicken braised with vegetables in local amber ale over house-made tagliatelle pasta tossed with roasted garlic, fresh herbs, roasted tomatoes and shallots.

Salmon Lunch

$28

Cauliflower and chestnut purees, artichoke croquette, charred broccolini and browned rosemary butter.

Pizzoccheri Lunch

$27

Charred cabbage, house made Nduja, roasted squash and served with buckwheat fettuccini.

Formaggi Ravioli

$22

Cidered squash sauce, root vegetable ratatouille and fresh sage.

Porchetta e Gundi

$14

Chestnut flour gnudi, Italian pulled pork, rendered pancetta, Swiss chard, caramelized onion and clarified pork jus.

Bucatini Alla Matriciana Lunch

$13

Guanciale, tomato confit, white wine, Pecorino.

Cacio e Pepe Lunch

$11

Pappardelle, cracked black pepper, Pecorino.

Speziato Pizza Lunch

$16

Hot cherry peppers, house made nduja, marinara, wild mushrooms and mozzarella.

Workingman's Dead Pizza

$16

Chicken sausage, smoked Mozzarella, wild boomers, roasted peppers, roasted garlic, spinach and toasted hemp seeds.

Osteria Pepperoni Pizza

$15

Pepperoni, mozzarella, parmagiano-reggiano cream sauce.

Stuffed Pepper Pizza

$16

Mozzarella, sliced cherry peppers, sliced stuffed banana pepper and marinara.

Margherita Pizza

$16

Fresh Mozzarella di Bufala, tomato confit and basil pesto.

Squash and Gorg Pizza Lunch

$15

Roasted squash, Gorgonzola, Brussels sprout leaves, raisins, sunflower seeds and marinara.

Large Salad and Pizza Lunch

$20

Lunch Prix Fixe

$10

The Italian Dozen

$50

11 of nanis meatballs.

Marinara Sauce

$6

Jar of our family sauce.

Meatball

$6

Italian Sausage

$6

Truffle Parmesan Fries

$6

Eggplant Parmesan

$8

Market Vegetable

$6

Stuffed Banana Pepper

$8

Fresh Kettle Chips

$4

Side of Pasta

$7

Choice of sauce and choice of paste.

Side of Sunday Sauce

$4

The pitillo family recipe is traditionally prepared on Sundays. Slow cooked pork, beef, and the finest tomatoes are simmered all day.

Bursting Tomato Gratin Lunch

$8

The Italian Dozen

$50

11 of Nani's meatballs.

Marinara Sauce

$6

Jar of our family sauce.

1 Liter Soda

$3.5

The Italian Dozen Lunch

$50

11 of Nani's meatballs.

Marianna Sauce Lunch

$6

Jar of our family sauce.