Visitors Guide to Local Favorite Foods and Restaurants in Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls offers visitors a variety of local foods, restaurants, and treats, though many of these hidden gems are not always advertised in the average travel guide. Local choices in favorite places to eat in Niagara Falls are often must-try places for visitors to the Cataract City.

Niagara Falls is located in the heart of pizza and wings territory. Not to be outdone by the nationally recognized Buffalo pizza and wings, Niagara Falls offers some of the best pizza and wings to be found in the country. Some of the best pizza and wings can be found at both sit down restaurants such as Honey's or Buzzy's, where guests can enjoy homemade pizza, wings, or a variety of specialty sandwiches, dinners, or bar foods, and at some of the most popular pizza and wing shops across Niagara Falls.

Best Pizza and Wings in Niagara Falls

Sit down restaurants for the best pizza and wings are Buzzy's, located at
7617 Niagara Falls Boulevard and Honey's, located on in the Niagara Outlets area at 2002 Military Road.

Take out pizza and wings is best served at the following local pizzerias; Jaco's, 7202 Buffalo Avenue, Sammy's Pizza, located at 1400 Hyde Park Boulevard, Joey's Pizzeria at 8707 Buffalo Avenue, or Frenchy's, located in the downtown area at 2210 Niagara Street.

Best Subs

One of the top places to try for a submarine sandwich in Niagara Falls, is the well-known local favorite, Viola's. The signature submarine sandwich at Viola's, and most popular local favorite, is the Viola's Steak and Cheese, unique for its original blend of oil and spices and fresh bakery rolls. Viola's offers a number of submarine sandwiches on their menu and visitors to the area will be happy with the $6 price for a large hot steak and cheese sub at Viola's. There are two locations in Niagara Falls; downtown at 1717 Elmwood Avenue, and near the Outlet Mall at 1539 Military Road.

Must Try Italian Foods

Niagara Falls is rich in Italian foods, as many of the early residents of the city have passed down classic Italian favorites throughout the years, and you can find restaurants in Niagara Falls where family recipes are still made and served.

Michael's Restaurant on Pine Avenue, in downtown Niagara Falls, is a great place to grab a homemade Italian lunch or dinner. The menu offers a variety of classic Italian dishes at reasonable rates with generous portions. The casual atmosphere makes this a great choice for families or adults who want a homemade Italian meal while visiting Niagara Falls. Michaels Restaurant is located at 3011 Pine Avenue.

DiCamillo's is a Niagara Falls legend for their homemade Italian bread, Italian pastries and baked goods. The freshly baked bread is like no other, and worth a stop by DiCamillo's to pick up a loaf or two while visiting Niagara Falls. DiCamillo's also offers donuts, cakes, Italian pastries, and cookies. To visit DiCamillo's, go to 7927 Niagara Falls Boulevard, 1700 Pine Avenue, or 811 Linwood Avenue.

Best Places for Ice Cream

Two of the favorite places for ice cream and ice cream treats in Niagara Falls are Sullivan's, located at 501 Cayuga Drive, and De Dee's, located at 8715 Niagara Falls Boulevard. De Dee's is a very popular local hangout any night of the week in the summmer in Niagara Falls. Large portioned ice cream cones, shakes, lemon ices, sundaes, and other frozen treats are the signature menu items at De Dee's. Sullivans, just down the road on Cayuga Drive, offers a full menu of hot dogs, sweet potato fries, and an ample amount of ice cream treats with picnic table outdoor seating in the back.

Wherever you choose to stop for a local treat in Niagara Falls, you will not be disappointed with the unique variety of foods popular in the city. Many visitors continue to return to many of the aforementioned local favorite restaurants again and again.