Blue Cave Italian Restaurant

Great new addition to Lewiston. Food and drink menu are fantastic, great atmosphere too. Service was stellar. Plenty of gluten free and vegetarian options.

A great night at Blue Cave, one of downtown Buffalo's new restaurants! We felt extremely welcome from the moment we walked in the door. The staff is very attentive and seemed to be enjoying their jobs! We were seated promptly upstairs. This is an Italian restaurant. However, we did feel more of a Greek, Santorini type vibe from the decor and overall atmosphere. It really didn't matter because everything we ordered was very enjoyable. Our drinks were good, especially their specialty apple cider mule. For appetizers, we ordered the Panelle chickpea fritters and the Caponata fried eggplant. The two complimented each other well. Next came our second course, the salads. We ordered the Mediterranea and Misticanza. The fried artichokes were a fantastic topping on the mixed greens! Finally, for our main entree, we both chose the seabass listed on the menu with a side of truffle mashed potatoes and asparagus. The seabass was Italian branzino that was cooked and steamed in a parchment bag . Large flavorful portions. They have lots of healthy options and gluten-free pasta available, too. The chef, who I think may also be the owner, is very talented and really knows how to cook!! Definitely make a stop out to support this local business. You won't be disappointed!