Blue Cave

Everything was top quality including the service. But the best part was the presentation of each meal with unique aroma, colors and flavors. My company and I were intrigued especially with the variety of herbs and spices used on each of our dishes. Although my dish was a little fishy, everything else about it was perfect from details given to the presentation to the sauce and decoration. Afterwards, the chef owner came over and told us about the area in Sicily he came from. We are going back.

My husband and I had very high expectations when we booked our first visit to the Blue Cave. We travel to Sicily often and recently bought a home in Siracusa region of Sicily. Chef Mario’s creations met our expectations! Thank you for bringing the flavors of Sicily to Buffalo! Will be back soon to our new favorite restaurant.
Ci vediamo presto chef Mario!

One of the best in Buffalo, we arrived there without a reservation and had to seat in a small table by the bar because the place was packed, but not even that changed our great experience. The server, who was also the bartender, was so nice and funny, and recommended the octopus and the arancini as appetizers, and I couldn't be happier with the suggestion. The octopus is delicious, cooked perfectly (not that rubbery texture you get in many restaurants) and the arancini are filled with cheese. Their shape actually resembles more a coxinha (Brazilian snack) than arancini but it was delicious regardless of that.
For entrees I chose the short rib and my husband had the fish and risotto (I don't remember the fish they used). The ribs were amazing, falling apart and so so tender. Pureé was delicious too. My husband really liked his dish too but said he preferred mine.
Only criticism I have is that they added whole peppercorns to the octopus, and even though it looks good visually, the texture and flavor overwhelms the simplicity and delicate flavor of the octopus, I wouldn't add that if I were cooking this recipe.

We came here to celebrate our anniversary. we split the octopus appetizer, i got the squid ink risotto, and my boyfriend got the braised short ribs. I got the house mojito and he got the house martini and both were delicious. I had high expectations but they far exceeded them!! Truly one of the best meals I've ever had in Buffalo. Everything was authentic and on par with food i've had in Astoria. The staff is also so friendly!! Blue Cave is such a much needed, unique and authentic gem and addition to Buffalo. I'll be dreaming about the risotto until the next time I come back!!

Chef Mario sat us at our table. That’s service for you. We were a bit bummed they don’t have their liquor license yet but the food speaks for itself. The salad was phenomenal and the sauce was out of this world for the arancini and pasta. I would totally recommend this place. Our servers Susan was very kind and was Knowledgeable about the menu. Please, please, please go check this place out! Well worth it!