Buffalo Rising Online

it is between the Hyatt art supply store and Granite Works just south of Allen Street but North of Virginia.

It is also my favorite Allentown pizza joint because not to be picky but that is where it is not in downtown. I finally can get good pizza and just blocks from my house!!

Across the street from the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus

Congratulations Dan!

Any their size is what a large pizza should be. anyplace that gives you something smaller than this is ripping you off and one step closer to being Domino's.

Dan,

I quoted your dad (Lou) on the toilet room stalls and doors for the restaurant. I never heard back.

What did you end up doing?

Hopefully you purchased them in locally.

GOOD LUCK WITH THE RESTAURANT!

[The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.]

rb66, we received 4 quotes. Not one low price. They are high quality though and look great. Dan

Pizzaboy,

A "thank you" for the quote, literature and time would have been nice.

You're welcome any way. :)

i went to a similar place in baltimore last night and i was wishing bflo had something like it. i think i know where we're getting dinner tonight :)

argh.... i just saw the hours above :( all of my fellow city dwellers should unite and patronize so they open up evening hours for us! see you friday, rb66

I had dinner there recently and the place has great potential. The pizza really was one of the best I had, and the stuffed hot peppers too. Dan was has a great personality as does Roz, the bartender. It was a little odd spending more money on a bottle of wine than the rest of the meal cost, though. Not to say that the wine was overpriced (it was a nice wine list and fairly priced) but maybe some more "everyday" wines are needed or I should have had beer instead! The food arrived quickly and piping hot and like I said, delicious! The place has a few challenges though! They are in bad need of an interior designer. This place is huge with very high ceilings (so high I think they could add an upper level). It's like eating in a cavern or bowling alley. The very red and black color theme is a bit stark and shocking, and there are many hard surfaces like brick walls that need some softening up. It's not a cozy or welcoming place at all. Some artwork on the walls is needed too. I know it's been only a few weeks since the opening so maybe something like that is planned. The zen fountain in the front window is totally out of place, and the orange traffic cone doesn't add any ambiance either! (Those front windows also need to be washed.) Also, change the music! Soundtracks of live shows of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin with much talking, joking, laughing, etc. in them played way too loud were very annoying! The fish fries other diners ordered smelled wonderful and I noticed several doggie bags being packed. Best of luck with this restaurant Dan! Your food deserves it.

Ate there last night. Wow. Some of the best pizza I've ever eaten anywhere, and one of the best in WNY. Holy eggplant-parm pizza, mmmm. I have to say, I think this pizza may define "Buffalo style" pizza. NY has their style and Chicago has their style... This pizza is truly unique and original, yet tastes like something your grandmother would make. Very comforting and filling. It's way better than most of the "wonder bread" crust type pizza you get around WNY. The place itself is really slick. A tad too dark, and as the last poster said, a little softening of the decor would help. Oh, and like they said as well, more wine choices would be cool. But other than that, an amazing build out. It's a great addition to Buffalo dinning. Hopefully the word will get out and the place will fill up. Good luck Dan and job well done.

Hi Dan and Roz,

I told you I would.

The four cheese pizza is great, thin crispy crust, and the stuffed peppers nicely blistered with just enough filling to complement that nice hot pepper. The service very friendly and enthusiast, they want you to enjoy the food, and you will. Congratulations and good luck.

My wife & I recently moved to Buffalo & have heard about the great pizza and wings. Up until we ate at Campieri's we weren't that impressed. Campieri's is quite possibly the best pizza I have EVER had!!! Especially that Buffalo Chicken.... perfect is an understatement! We have not had the chance to sit & dine-in, however we've ordered take-out several times.

Tell you friends, this place is the best!!!! Forget La Nova's & Just Pizza, this is the real deal!

After living here for five years and trying every pizza place possible here--and being disappointed every time--i have finally found decent pizza in buffalo. great beers and killer music, too.

Been to 888 Main a few times. The best pizza in Buffalo hands down. They use the finest ingredients and have mastered the technique of a fantastic crispy crust. The food is very consistent. It's nice to have a great Pizza place in Allentown. Open Tuesday - Sunday evenings I believe.

Check it out - you won't be disappointed!!!

What a great place got a chance to meet Lou and Dan two very nice guys. The pizza is amazing and the crust is the best I have ever had. The peppers are OK. I found them a little bland however throw it on your pepperoni pizza and yum. I was shocked to see Pabst blue ribbon on tap. McSorleys was my choice. They have a good selection on tap tho I think some of the more everyday selections could be replaced by some better choices ie flying bison, or I think an ellicottville blueberry or a blue moon would compliment some of these pizzas well. I did notice on the way out they serve Southern TIer bottles so I will definitely be trying one of those out with my next pie. I see this place taking off.

You must try this pizza.

Yesterday, me and wife stopped at 888 main for pizza. Getting her there was no easy task. You see, we both grew up on Bocce pizza. And now we live right around the corner from Bocces. I unlike my wife will give others a try and after getting her there, we were not dissaponited. 888 was fantastic. You can take your time and enjoy the atmosphere and not worry about being rushed. The pizza was hot and delicious. I wish we would've got one to go, but we were so full we just couldn't do it.The wine selection was great. If you want really great pizza and time away from the t.v. get to 888 main. You will be glad you did. Craig & Nicole 3/21/08

O.K. I have to make a bad comment!! I do love the pizza. BUT we have kids and right now they're in pajamas getting ready for bed and me and my wife want 888 main pizza. But, they only have dine in. I could go and pick it up while my wife stays home with our tots until I come back. Sounds o.k. right? NO. 888 main only has dine in and they would rather lose the money to another up and coming pizza joint rather give me a pizza to go. NOT good business sense if you ask me. What if I go in and order a pizza, eat one slice, ask for box and go home. I mean that's what's happens anyway. They give you a box to take home what you can't eat. O.k. I guess it'll be bocce club or leonardis. I mean what couple with a 6 and 3 year old can go out and dine in at 10pm

Hi Massfour, I apologize for not doing take-out. Maybe in the future. Some people don't understand but I didn't spend 2 1/2 years re-habbing this buildind to be a take-out pizza joint. trust me, I've worked at those places before. they don't put the love into it the way we do. I hope you understand. I also hope you come in on Friday when our new menu debuts with 5 pasta dishes, steak, pork tenderloin, calamari and more!