Delivery
Yes
Lunettas Restaurant in Buffalo
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Location on the map
Buffalo, Erie County, New York, US
Service options
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Health and safety
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Highlights
Fast service
Yes
Great coffee
Yes
Great dessert
Yes
Popular for
Breakfast
Yes
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Healthy options
Yes
Kids' menu
Yes
Late-night food
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Dining options
Breakfast
Yes
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Counter service
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
High chairs
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Groups
Yes
Tourists
Yes
Phone: +1 716-833-9756
Site: https://www.lunettasrestaurant.com/
Site: https://www.lunettasrestaurant.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:3–9:30PM
- Wednesday:3–9:30PM
- Thursday:3–9:30PM
- Friday:3–9:30PM
- Saturday:3–9:30PM
- Sunday:3–9:30PM
Comments (199)
I called there one time for a fish fry but they had just closed, the boss was so nice I was determined that I was going to try them again some other day, I did, and their cheeseburger bacon sub is delicious and the service is really great.
Best food. Always good. Surprised when we pulled up that it is now takeout only now due to lack of help. People who worked during the pandemic are now scared 😨 to work. Gotta love the enhanced unemployment if youre afraid. No excuse for this.
Too many choices on the menu. Turkey sub is good as is fresh sliced dinners. Weekend breakfast. Omelets nice size with generous ingredients. Good prices. Onions under cooked so ask for them fried before putting in the omelet. Tables very close together. Not great for person with Walker.
One of my favorite restaurants for a long time.. I get the Italian sausage sub with fries and a side of gravy, best thing going.
Always go to Lunettas when Im in town for the Royal sub. There chicken wings are spot on too. It might be a small restaurant, but the servers are attentive and pleasant.
This place was amazing!! We were visiting for a wedding and it was late but we ordered for a family of 7 and everything was excellent. They have tons of different things. I recommend this place 100% the staff was very friendly and nice as well which made it even better.
Called ahead, the order was ready when promised. Best spaghetti and meatballs you can find
A great local restaurant. The food is terrific and staff is super friendly.
The food was excellent. My husband had pepperoni pizza. Crust was awesome. I had a small stuffed shells and salad - very filling. Loved that the tomatoes and onions are the thin sliced. The pepperoni was nice and thick.Service was great, loved the atmosphere. Very cozy, warm diner type place. Definitely comfort food, in comfortable surroundings.
Good food and has been for years. Only takeout at this time as they are short wait and kitchen staff. Hope they survive !
Amazing as always! The polish sausage sub is a must as well as the best white pizza in WNY!
Moved away from Cheektowaga years ago but always return to Lunettas for our favorite spaghetti sauce @nd fresh roasted turkey subs💕💕💕💕💕💕
Skip all the chain sandwich shops and go to Lunettas for great food and service. This place has been around for over 40 years and Tony has carried on his familys legacy. Hometown at its best. Knowing your customers by name says a lot about the history of this place. Full menu to satisfy your belly. You wont be disappointed.
Staff is amazing. Food is good. Nice little family spot. Cozy place with high chairs and table but you can comfortably cozy up to the bar style counter and eat or drink coffee by yourself if youd like. Ice cream for the kids for desert too.
A little disappointed with the portion sizes and quality of the food. Dry taco meat. Pizza sub with spaghetti sauce instead of pizza sauce.
I love it here. Its like out of a time machine. Its a standard buffalo diner and restaurant menu, but also they make a decent pizza; and my goodness, do try the fresh carved turkey sub! Not for those in a big hurry, as its typically understaffed but if you happen to spend half an hour waiting for your order at the counter, youre likely to meet some interesting neighborhood folks.They also have a couple beers on tap to pass the time.
The best little restaurant in the area. Family owned and run with great homestlye Italian food and atmosphere. Hand carved Turkey dinner and meatloaf dinner are my favorites. Everything here is good. Pizza and subs, fish fry, homemade pies are just a few items that are excellent. Love Lunettas!
They actually have real turkey subs instead of luncheon meat. And it is wonderful. Great food and employees.
Great location, fast takeout service, very nice employees, all of us had turkey dinners, good fresh turkey, tasty stuffing, & mashed potatoes, & cranberry sauce, inexpensive & we will go back !!
Excellent family food. Very simple setting and seating but menu, food, service and value are all great. Been open 50 years, Ive been eating there 50 years and always always good. See the owner behind counter if not. Very quaint. Great italian food and sauce is delicious. A+
Absolutely never had a bad meal or went away hungry and I literally ate 100+ meals there. I used to live within 2 miles and frequently stopped for dinner. That ended 19 years ago and I still go back when I am in Buffalo. I have taken a number of family and friends there and never once has there been a compliant and unanimously they were extremely pleased. I have seen absolutely no change in the quality of the food and if anything changes to the menu have been improvements. Whether you want italian food, subs, sandwiches, or a fish fry their food is excellent. Eat in at the counter, table or booth OR take out the food is some of the best across the board in the Buffalo area. Many places have specialities that are incredible and there are many exceptual restaurants in Buffalo, but for a menu that you cant go wrong no matter what you select, I will take Lunettas Drive-in every time. The place has been run by the Lunetta family decades and they take great pride in their food and service. What can I add to what should be a 6 star review 1) Their turkey sub isnt made with some slimy deli turkey, but with real turkey cooked and craved in house. 2) Their sides are always good, but if you like German potato salad you are in for a treat (I get it nearly every time). 3) They make shakes and malts which are very good. 4) Their pies are outstanding (coconut cream and lemon meringue are my favorites, but all are great). 5) If you walk in the door without any idea what you want make sure you check out the specials on the board behind the register. If they dont make it well they dont make it. Chicken A La King, meatloaf, soups, or whatever it will be good. 6) Large portions and reasonable prices. If they were simply a diner they would be one of the best I have ever been in, now add the italian dishes and attention to detail that makes sure you are satisfied and it is so much more. Simple, but extremely clean and friendly atmosphere.
I contacted Lunettas about providing a team dinner for our hockey team who was staying a few minutes away. After speaking with Tony, he custom made a menu that suited our needs. Picked up chicken parm, salad, meatballs, and pasta and served at our hotel. Food was amazing, as was price! Bottom line, if you need some top notch Italian food for a hungry hockey team, Lunettas is the place to go.
Very friendly staff and good food. Had the stuffed shells and salad. Delicious!
We went for dinner last night and put our three year old daughter into a high chair that had a used lancet and bloody alcohol wipe in the cup holder. We didn’t notice it at first because we were situating our other daughter and putting her baby bag in the booth. Seconds later our three year old handed us the infectious material. We immediately let the waitress know and she was very apologetic but we are still in shock. We have been going here for years but have noticed a steady decline in the food and cleanliness of the building. This will obviously be our last visit! I am totally discussed by even the thought of this place. FILTH!!!
Ive never had a more RICH tasting sauce. Not sure what they put in it, but it lingers on your taste buds for a while, and thats not a complaint. The portion that I had for the large lasagna was more than enough for one person but really good. It definitely filled me up and isnt expensive AT ALL. Lunettas is a great place for a quick stop with fantastic food.
If I could give less than a star I would. The owner has no idea how to treat customers. I had a credit from a problem with a previous order. My order was missing two chicken wings and the $4.00 for double mushrooms apparently doesnt get you many mushrooms. He reluctantly said he would give me a credit for the next time I came in, he didnt say how much and I didnt ask. I went back and the credit was for $1.50, LOL. There was a problem with this order, an order for which I had to wait for almost an additional 30 mins. once I got to the restaurant, the sub I ordered was missing the ingredients because they had all fallen off the sub and slid to the bottom of the bag after it had been dropped by an employee. I went back inside to have them remake it and went back outside. While I was waiting the owner came storming out of the restaurant and began yelling at me. He said, theres no satisfying you, you need to leave. He expected me to leave without a new sub, the old sub or a refund. When I questioned what about the money I already paid he just stormed off. When I asked the waitress for his name, she responded, you dont need to know that and Im not giving it to you. HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!
I have been going to Lunettas since I was a teenager and the quality is the same now as it was then. My husband and I love that they still use fresh lettuce leaves and not that shredded garbage that many other sub shops use. Their selection of menu items is nice and not overwhelming.
Best place for pizza in cheektowaga. My family has gone here since they opened back in the 50s. Small for dining in but takeout a plus. Sorry but they dont deliver. Weekends they have breakfast....reasonable pricing and big dishes.
I was past over no one asked to take my order.. until I call and asked why wasnt I served. They told me cause I was on the phone. Yet no one made contact to say we will take your order after your phone call. Nor is there any signs up saying we do not take orders while customers on there phone. When I asked to speak to the manager she was unprofessional and told me was my fault and hung up on me. Turbo customer service terrible manager skills dealing with situations and problems and honestly I felt like it was a cultural thing.
The food 😋was very good, thank you.
Most of the things I’ve ordered are good... chicken finger sub, beer battered fries, garlic bread, German potato salad... but EVERY. SINGLE. TIME we order for pickup they tell us 25 mins and it is ALWAYS at least 10 minutes longer..sometimes a lot longer. I don’t find this ok. I get one or two times...not every time. Maybe fix your system or something...it’s not worth it to go to a place where you get aggravated each time.
Came in from out town for vacation. Hotel recommended this place. Pizza was awesome and well priced.
Lunettas has been in my family for 40 years! I love this place, the service, and the best oven roasted Turkey sub in the world!!! Thanks Lunettas for never disappointing! 💜
Foods alright, but dont order take out. They will tell itll be ready in 15-20 min. And when you get there, youll wait another 15-20 min. or more!!! Their loss, thats why I dont go there anymore.Understaffed!!!AND... The joint is full of fruit flys!😲😲😲
I very recently Revisited Lunettas Restaurant in Cheektowaga and though the food and the service was outstanding i was very disappointed when i received my bill ......... I was with my Elderly Mother and we both ordered the Cheese Burgers with Bacon... L&T&O ........which said on the menu ...... the waitress told me that this particular Burger was quite big for an Elderly person and told us they have a smaller burger which might be better for her (absolutely) ....... but never told us the every single topping ...1small piece of lettuce and 1 sliced tomato and 1 slice of onion are additional costs ....... Come on people really ?? Its a Burger !!! Not only that I finished my glass of Unsweetened Ice tea and she asked if i like a refill but failed to tell me it is the same cost of another cup !!!! Outrageous !!! For a refill ??? well needless to say they have lost steady customers ............. Nickel and Diming you to death is Crazy ...... Like i Said before .....Food was Delicious and the service was great but all these extra charges are just Ridiculous...... If you ever go there make sure you ask the waitress if there is a charge for every little thing you order because they sure wont tell you till you see your bill ....... For my personal feeling there are plenty other places around there to go ..... sorry don;t mean to offend anyone but thats how i feel !!!!
I was doing work at my sisters all week and I only ate the subs were fresh and I cant say enough about the food hopefully theyre able to open for sit down soon
Lunettas is really great place for a quick bite or a great meal. Food is of very high quality and the wait staff is experienced and professional. They also do a great take out business.
In my opinion This restaurant is outstanding staff was courteous and very ProfessionalOrdered an Spaghetti with meatballs and an antipasto Perfect the spaghetti was Al dente I really enjoyed my mealAlso a plus this restaurant has the cleanest bathroom Ive ever seen
This restaurant has a little bit of everything theyre half pound burger is over-the-top my wife likes the Italian food they have I often stop there for soup and sandwich I have never had a bad meal there yet its a really clean place, and the food is always cooked to your likings
The service was very good and the food was delicious!! We a 2 Turkey Bacon subs (made with real Turkey) and a Large cheese pizza!!
Food was beyond delicious. Very Fresh. Our server was great almost thought she was the owner. Definitely will be back
Still the best turkey subs in Western NY! Great place.
Nice little place. Food is good, service friendly and the seating area is very clean. Typical diner with specials during the week.
The food was fantastic! /Service fast and friendly. Nice old fashion atmosphere. Very highly recommend!
Great food and service. First time there and everyone enjoyed their meal. Would definitely go back.
Great Good, friendly Service, nothing fancy, Spaghetti and Meatballs with salad was delicious.I had a beer as well and sat at the counter. They are full service and have tables too. Reasonable prices as well.
Went in on Saturday night. Ordered a Bacon Burger and a Steak Sub. Food took to long to come out of the kitchen. Server was nice but slow, I think she was covering the whole dining room and counter alone as I dont remember seeing the other lady who was born the floor come around to tables.
Lunettas is a great place..Wednesdays and Sundays are turkey days..Turkey bacon subs ..to die for....had apple pie alamode...had to send it back,, the ice cream was cold....Tony,karen and Patty...Stop in and tell them Joe Cheese sent you.....Banana cream pie?????Im on a diet.....
Love this place! The food, the service. Its one of our favorite go tos. A must-try! You will be very glad that you did!!!
Food is always delicious. Huge variety on menu. Anything from pizza, subs to pork chops and chicken also king. Fast and friendly service.
Great pizza and food eat there four times a month at least
Very good
Lunettas is a long established neighborhood restaurant. The food is generally very good, with a large selection.We go out of are way for the turkey subs. LUNETTAS uses real turkey, from the roasted bird. Its delicious!
Good homestyle food. Subs are really good along with the sandwiches. Also soup and side orders are great too.
The waitress was arguing with me on whether my scramble eggs were cooked enough. Had to ask twice to have them cooked more
Love the Royal sub. Whenever we are in town my family wants to eat there at least twice in a week. Grandma lived down the block. Been going there forever.
Service was excellent, portions and price were reasonable especially for the quality of the food. Only complaint is that they do not open until 11am so no breakfast..
The food is DELICIOUS! I had a BLT sub . and Hot tea. My friend had chicken parmesan. VERY REASONABLE cost. It is on Werhle. Yum,yum.
Nice, quite, Very family friendly and good food. Every time I go there I feel like I am in a different era.
Love this quaint restaurant. The food is so good and so are the portions. Has been in family for over 50 years.
I love Lunettas. Great food at reasonable prices and there people that work there are always friendly and very helpful.
Incredible food. Great place, and awesome wait staff. I highly recommend this place.
Food is basic, but well cooked and nicely served. Not a place for quiet conversation, but if you go there a few times, you will be recognized as a regular; not a bad thing.
Terrible customer service the women waitress was nothing but nasty customer service is big in the food industry she needs to be helped on how to talk to people THEY WILL NEVER GET MY SERVICE AGAIN
Placed an order for a sub and was told that it would be ready in 25 minutes. 50 minutes later I had a sub. If you can’t make a sub in 25 minutes then don’t promise it will be done.
Lunettas is a great place for real close to home cooking. Soups are wonderful and breakfast can be had any time. Real neighborhood restaurant.
The turkey sub was a major letdown. Nearly $12, bland, dry, and extremely skimpy. Oil and mayo did nothing to improve this.
They always screw up my order somehow. I have given them chance after chance and its been the equivalent of airport food.
I always love going here, their food is the best I had homemade stuffed shells this time and of course a side of fries.
ALWAYS A GREAT EXPERIENCE, MEAL, EXCELLENT STAFF. VERY CLEAN RESTURANT, EXCELLENT SERVICE. FOOD IS ALWAYS TOP OF THE LINE. MY FAVORITE RESTAURANT. KEEP UP THE GREAT SERVICE.
I have had everything there is to eat here except desert, never any room left for desert, never had a bad meal, always bring half home in a box.
Eat in, or take out.... Ive never had a bad meal. Their lasagna is awesome! Great for taking out too
Their veal parm is AMAZING! Actually everything is good here, you should absolutely eat here or take out! Typical Diner setting with phenomenal food.
Truly amazing food! One of Buffalos best gems! The service is over the top and a favorite always! Thank you!!!
The place was clean & most of the people were friendly. The woman who opened the door looked like she should b working in a factory. Mayb she was the owner. Dont know
Very good food real turkey for your turkey sub or dinner. For a quick meal this is the place. Lunettas yum
Good food. Prices have creeped up. Friendly staff. Local customers arrive on predictable schedule.
Good food, good size portions, good service, but I got a milkshake to go that I thought was a little pricey.
Family tradition! Serving WNY with heart and soul! Let us serve you our famlies best Sicilian home cooked meals!
Awesome diner!!! Great food! Reasonable prices! Great service! And the c leanest diner iv ever been iv ever been iv ever been in!
Never disapppinted. Food delicious and the service is wonderful. Its my kitchen away from home.Ill
Food was alright, nice atmosphere, was recommended the turkey sandwich. The beer battered fries were good though.
Great food great service. Fair pricesCozy comfy quiet old school diner!
Always delicious. Took my grandson with me again tonight and filled him up, an amazing feat!
Great food lots of selections you will not go wrong !
Great food, always fresh ingredients, never a disappointment
The Food was very good & reasonably priced. The place isnt fancy but is very clean.
Love Lunettas ! Great food , great service and good people ! Im a frequent customer and have taken many friends there .
Family style restaurant. Great food. Loyal, long time customer base.
Great food, awesome atmosphere ‼️
Just happened to stumble across this little Jem today. Wonderful food and service!
Food was great and nice people. Just took forever times two to get the food
Excellent food everything from cheeseburgers to homemade turkey Subs nice restaurant very clean
Excellent Food! Best turkey sub around! Staff is very friendly!
Been coming here for years..perfect comfort food....great service staff!!!
Lovely people and great food, only complaint is they only do breakfast on weekends and start it at 9am.
Not bad at all! Cozy little place that was priced right. Half chicken parm was good and filling!
Some of the best food ever ... nice little Italian place that you shouldnt pass up!
Wednesday turkey dinner with all the trimmings the best every Wednesday and Sundays. Great service 👍
Ive been coming here for years! Always a great experience. The help is always pleasent. It is my second home.
Stop the waitress that gave us our food was completely rude and out-of-character
Amazing hot turkey sandwich with gravy. And awesome chicken wings.
French fries were awesome as usual, however the baloney and onions were over cooked to the point of being crunchy
Pizza taste good and fresh ... sauce taste authentic
Excellent food in a humble, charming setting. Great value, fresh food.
One and done here, not impressed at all. Overpriced with small portions.
Great food, a little on the pricey side.
Fabulous Staff, Terrific Food n Low Low Prices!👍
Food and staff are great but everything is terrible overpriced
Very good. Havent been there for 15 yrs. Nice too be back.
Always great food, friendly service
Great price,fast service,and I think I saw the waitress on a tv commercial
Absolutely amazing every time! love it here:)
Its local and convenient , family type place and great fish fry
One of my favorite to go to place for great food.
Great food took my dad for fathers day
Excellent food and service definitely be back superior hogies and wings
A great little blue-collar, neighborhood restaurant with friendly staff and good food.
Love their soups, fish fries and their pasta sauce. And always try one of their pies.
The mashed potatoes are to die for. I got a chicken parm on spaghetti over a bed of mashed potatoes and it is soooooo good. 😍
Very busy day but they did great .what a relaxing place to go ,good food great company.
Been there often, but today took guests and disappointed in the service. Took forever to get our order.
We love this restaurant authentic Buffalo Style food!!
Great little place real good food all homemade real friendly owners and help
Neighborhood restaurant, amazing home made style food, love coming here when Im back in town :)
Good prices and good food! Friendly staff.
Not as pleased with my meal or the service on that day. Its usually much better.
Great food. Friendly service. Good price.
The food was very good and service was very good.I would go back .
Very good steak subs. Good quality.
Great breakfast. Loved the taco omlet and hubby enjoyed the Greek omlet.
Had a kindly person who waited on me she talked while I waited
Amazing subs, friendly workers, and an overall great place
Nice nostalgic place, good food and service, best place around for one of my favorites.
Huge portion sizes for a great price. Staff are very friendly!
The BEST turkey subs around!!!
Wow! The food here is amazing and the prices are great!
Food was delicious and the price couldnt be beat.
The best
Great food very friendly people.
Very good food, friendly staff
Great fish fry ND vlam chowder
Delicious foods, not much for ambience, but a nice surprise for a local diner.
Great food and reasonably priced. Yummy!
Solid dinner food, great for the price
Great food, great pizza, good prices
Great food, wonderful service
Wait staff very friendly. Food fabulous!
Its a tradition in the neighborhood. Love the staff and the pizza!
One of our monthly stops good food for a little dinner
Good food and friendly atmosphere.
Great turkey subs and excellent service
The best turkey sub in town. Real Thanksgiving turkey!!
The service is excellent and the food is great.
I been coming here for 40 years.i enjoy there sause
Good food and great prices
Food is good and the waitresses are very friendly.
Ive been going here for over 30 years! Best subs ever!
Always nice to see the waitresses.good Cobb salad.
Very good food...small though...
Nice place, and nice people. Food was awesome.
Incredibly rude customer service on the phone.
Small but good food a reasonable prices☺
Always great . No matter what you order.
Good coffee, great breakfast, wonderful service.
Service was friendly and the food was great!!
One of the local favorites this is a traditional place its been around for over 40 years
Best local dinner and sub shop!!!
Very friendly and quick service thanks
Great food, great service!
Service sucks. Good food though.
EXCELLENT FRIENDLY STAFF AND FOOD.
Going there for 40 years. Always great.
The hot turkey dinner was absolutely delicious.
Best food and best staff ever! ❤️
Great food , low prices
Very good food and service.
Nice place for a good meal at a decent price.
Good place for food. Staff is friendly
Great food! Eat Local!
Good place for a chicken parm dinner!
Grew up with their tantalizing cuisine!
I hope I get the job there!
Had a steak sub and beer battered fries .. delicious.
Very good value, nice friendly staff.
Super everything is home made and delicious!
Average food, horrible decor
The best roasted turkey subs!
Sour milk in shake..onion rings soggy in old grease...horrible.
Total reviews rating 4.3
199 Reviews for Lunettas Restaurant 2023:
Review №1
2022-06-28So friendly. Order the Turkey Club with side of gravy and youll compare All others to this place. Crinkle cut fries too!
Review №2
2022-05-06We ordered a pizza and sandwich and they were both terrible. Pizza had no sauce, burnt and cold. The sandwich had everything we asked not to add, along with missing the actual turkey to the turkey sub. Thirty dollars in the trash.
Review №3
2021-05-09We always order from Lunettas for special events! Theyre in our tip 3 favorite places in all of Buffalo!!
Review №4
2022-04-23Great place and friendly staff. Food was pretty good and the price was great! Definitely a cool local eats.
Review №5
2018-04-17Ordered pizza and a grilled chicken sandwich. The pizza was done right. Not burned on top or bottom. Taste was good too. I really liked the grilled chicken sandwich. Chicken was hanging off the roll with enough lettuce and tomato. The chicken was grilled on an open flame which made it have the taste of it being made on an outdoor grill.
Review №6
2021-12-06A neighborhood staple for quality food and service. The servers and cooks know your name. Food is always excellent.Cannot beat the turkey dinners on Wednesday and Sundays.Love the meatless lasagna.
Review №7
2021-11-10Awesome veggie pizza and super nice staff!
Review №8
2019-08-05Best subs in town better than Johnnys. Ive been going their since 1968 always get a Royal love them.
Review №9
2021-03-02I ordered food for take out on a Friday around 6:15. Now, I understand it is lent season and a Friday and figured we would have to wait maybe an hour, totally reasonable. I was told by the staff that our order would be ready at 7:20. Thinking that maybe it would be ready a bit earlier, we arrived around 7:10. I pull up and see a huge line, but figured it would go fast, it’s just a pizza place. I was very wrong. So I go stand in the line, 5 minutes passes, then 10, 15, line has not moved. After waiting 45 minutes in the cold and the line moving only a couple inches I was fed up. We could see our food in the window sitting but we were not allowed inside and had to wait out turn. Even if we did finally get our food, I don’t want a soggy, cold fish fry. We left, and ordered elsewhere. Highly disappointing.
Review №10
2021-03-01Always a favorite place to go. Delicious and wide variety of items to order up. Consistently great quality! My family, for 4 generations, has always enjoyed Lunettas to this day! My Grandparents were the first customers in the early 60s!